Chapter 4

December 18

[Park Hyunjin]

What just happened yesterday? He didn't really mean it right? My hands are soft? Really? Well I didn't know that.

Im here right now in my room, laying on my bed. I kept on thinking about yesterday. When he held my hand... it made my heart beat uncontrollably. Even when I was playing the guitar. When I looked at him, his face was near mines. Well not really near. Aish! Just thinking about it, its making my cheeks burn.

I shook my head, removing all my thoughts. I stood up and ready myself for today. I carried my bag and went to the café.

When I was making coffee for a costumer, Hyolin suddenly came. She was smiling like crazy. "What?" I raised a brow, still making the coffee. She took out her phone and showed me a picture. My eyes widen when I saw it. It was Jeonghan and I in the park. It was when I looked at him after I finished the song. I heard Hyolin giggled as I shoved the phone away infront of my face. How did she have that picture? Did she spy on us? Well that's impossible because she still have work. But seriously. How?! "Umm... Hyolin, how did you get that picture?" I asked. She was still smiling like crazy! She's creepy sometimes.

"Oh well, I followed you two. I told Mrs. Han that I'll just get something back in my apartment. She allowed me and so I followed you. This was the best shot I took. I even got another one. When he held--" I covered her mouth because she was too loud. I've already heard enough. She removed my hands off her mouth and started chuckling. I sighed and continued the coffee I was making. I pour the coffee on the cup and gave it to the waitress. Hyolin was still behind me, following me everywhere. She's sometimes annoying.

I stopped walking and faced her. "Hyolin, please stop following me. Its annoying okay?". She shook her head and grabbed my arm. She pulled me out of the kitchen and there was a crowd again.

"He's going to perform now. Why don't you watch?" she said and giggled. I sighed and rolled my eyes. I looked at Jeonghan who was gonna perform. He looked at me and smiled, which made my heart skip a beat.

"JinJin, can I talk to you later?" Hyolin asked and I nodded.

After work, I bid goodbye to Jeonghan. Hyolin was with me because she wanted to talk to me. "So..." she said, starting a conversation. I just stayed silent. I really want her to start because she's the one who wanted to talk to me. "Are you hiding something?" she asked.

"No, Im not hiding anything. Why?"

"Its just that... I felt like your not telling me something. Im your friend, JinJin. You can tell me anything, you know?" she said with a small smile. I trusted Hyolin since I met her. I told her a lot of my secrets and she told no one about it. Maybe I'll tell her how I feel right now.

"Well, I have a crush on someone. I like him but I don't know if he felt the same." I said, lowering my head. She patted my back and asked who was that person who I liked. I sighed and said, "Jeonghan". She was shocked but I know she's partying inside.

"Then tell him how you feel."

"You think that's so easy to say?" I raised a brow as she shook her head.

"Just wait for the right time, JinJin. Maybe someday, he might return the same feeling." she said with a calm smile. Maybe Hyolin is right. I'll just wait for the right time. And maybe someday, he'll return the same-- Aish! Just stop thinking about that. We reached my apartment door. Really fast huh? I shoved the key inside the lock and opened the door.

"Thanks, Hyolin. See you tomorrow." I said and closed the door. I threw my bag on the couch and went to my room. I lay on my bed as I snuggle to my pillow. Just close your eyes, Hyunjin. Everything will be fine tomorrow.

3:25 a.m.

Aish! Why cant I sleep?! Its 3:25 in the midnight for goodness sake! I wanna sleep right now but why cant I? What's stopping me from sleeping?

I stood up and went to the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked horrible. I opened the faucet and washed my face. I grabbed a towel and rubbed it over my face. I looked at myself at the mirror again, at least I looked normal now. I left my bathroom and went back to my room. I combed my hair and tied it up in a ponytail. I grabbed my jacket and wore it. I left my apartment and decided to go to the rooftop.

I took a sit at the corner of the rooftop. The wind was cool but it was fine. The stars were seen in the night sky. There was this one star that is brighter than most of the stars around. I sighed, someday, I will shine like that star. I'll make my parents proud. I just stared at the star, thinking about my parents. A tear fell from my cheek as I wiped it off. I miss you, mom, dad. I suddenly felt a hand on my right shoulder. I lifted my head and looked at the person. My eyes widen in shock. I didn't expect Jeonghan to be here. "You okay?" he asked and I just looked away. He sat beside me, "Why're you crying?".

I shook my head no. "Im not crying. My eye was just itchy.". He sighed and looked at me with concerned eyes. I patted his back, saying that Im fine. He sighed once again, "Just making sure, Hyunjin. You can tell me anything. I wont tell anyone.". Maybe I can trust him. He's been a good friend since... 3 days. But still, I can trust him right?

"Okay, Jeonghan. Promise me you wont tell?" he nodded.

"Yes, I was crying. Just thinking about my parents."

"What happened to them?" I looked down as I sniffed.

"They're gone..." a tear fell from my cheek. Jeonghan pulled me closer into a hug. He brushed my hair using his fingers. It felt comfortable. I buried my face on his chest and he said, "Its alright, Hyunjin. Let those tears out.". I felt protected by him.

[Yoon Jeonghan]

"They're gone..." I was really shocked to hear that. Im really sorry, Hyunjin. I pulled her to a hug. I brushed her soft hair using my fingers. She buried her head into my chest. My heart suddenly skipped a beat. I closed my eyes and said, "Its alright, Hyunjin. Let those tears out.". I never knew her parents were gone. I felt like an idiot asking that question. I should've asked that question to her.

Our hug took a long time until I pulled away. I cupped her cheeks, wiping off those tears away her cheek. "I'll be here if you need a shoulder to cry on, Hyunjin." I gave her a small smile. She nodded and gave me a small smile too. "Thanks, Jeonghan." she said with a soft voice. This time, I want to protect Hyunjin. I don't know why but I felt like protecting her even though no body is hurting her. Just making myself ready.

I felt like having a crushon her. Yes, I like her. I like her since the first day I met her. Love atfirst sight, right? I know she doesn't return the same feeling but I hopesomeday. Someday, I have the chance to confess my feelings to her.

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Is everything going so fast? Im very sorry for that. This chapter is kinda messy though...
You know what will happen tomorrow :3 I dont have to say it.