Minju's POV

S- she likes me?

How? Why? I m- mean, it's not that - - - - I- - I didn't expect this. I don't know why but my heart is pounding awkwardly right now.

After Chaewon drove me home, all I think is about earlier. I didn't even said my 'thanks' that sincere since my mind is already preoccupied.

'I am here because I want you to be safe! I want to see you smile even though I'm not the person behind it! I want to protect you because I like you! You fxckin frog!'

(⊙_☉)

Ahhhhhhhhhhh what should I do? What should I do?! Ahh I think I'm going crazy any moment now.

*knock

"Min? Are you okay? I heard you screaming? What was that?" Mom peeked at the door of my room.

"It's n- nothing Mom" I said as an excuse. Mom needs to rest, I shouldn't bother her.

"I know you Min. I'm your Mother and I know everything about you even the way you sno - - -

"Ah Mooomm~ ........ uh yeah I do have something to ask you" she walked inside my room and seated at the edge of my bed. "Sure, I'm going to listen" she exclaimed, looking at me with her curious look.

Uhm, how should I start this?

"Uhm..... Mom.... w-what should you do if someone c-confessed to you?" I looked down after I asked those question. Jeez, why am I feeling nervous?

"Hahahaha you're now a lad- -

"Moomm!"

"Okay, okay, I'm just making you laugh. Hmm, if someone confess? As far as I remember, when your father confessed his love to me, I only said 'thank you' at that time" she's looking above as if reminiscing the memories of my 'father'. She looks happy while telling the old story about them. *sigh* If only that man didn't did the things that he did then, we might've been stayed with him.

"Thank you? What can a 'thank you' do? I think that sounds insulting Mom" I exclaimed, trying to divert the situation. She shrugged while displaying her I- don't- know - but - that's - what - I - did - look.

"What's wrong about it? You children of this modern society won't know how much it really feels to have someone who admires you. Now, when someone says 'I love you' an immediate ' I love you too' will be the reply" she paused for a while. I don't want to interfere, I'm just going to listen.

"Back then, I said 'thank you' because of the reason that I should be thankful for someone had admired me even though the world of ours were different. You know, you should say 'thank you' to that someone for that human appreciates and love you for who and what you are" she smiled while saying those words. That's why I really love my Mom. She knows how to settle things right and I love her for that.

'T- thank you?' Should I say thank you?

"Uhm last question Mom, what do you think are uhm.... the symptoms if someone is in love or something?" this is a bit awkward to ask but I have to know it.

"Symptoms? Ah! Of course, their heart flutters if they see that 'special someone'. They're always thinking about 'them' and also they feel nervous when they're talking with whoever someone is it"

Heart flutters, thinking about that someone, and feel nervousness when talking with he - - - wait.

W- was that true? If that was really true then - - - -

D-do I like her too?

Ahhhhhhh why is my heart pounding like crazy?!

"Hey Min, you should talk to that someone about how you truly felt. I think that one will understand you" she patted my head.

B- but....

"But Mom, I said something that made her angry...... W- what should I do?" maybe Mom's right, I should talk to her. "Then you should apologize and try to explain the things clearly. Take it easy Min, I know you'll handle it."

Yeah I should apologize and explain to her.

I stood up and kissed my Mom's forehead before grabbing my phone and heading towards the door for the exit. "You're right Mom. Thank you" I exclaimed before going out of the door.

It's not that late and I should really talk to her because I think..... I t-think , Mom's words are right....

I run fastly, heading my way to the park. I took my phone and tried to text her.

To: Ahn Yujin

We need to talk. Please, just please. I'm in the park, I'll be waiting for you.

I sent it to her. Please Yujin, I really need to talk to you.

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Yujin's POV

After that fcking moment, I'd realized that no one will love me the way I want them to. Even my own father can't show that kind of thing so what do I expect from others? Fxck this life!

"One more shot" I ordered at the bartender located at the bar counter. I want to enjoy this day like there's no fxcking tomorrow.

I already took 10 shots and this one is the eleventh. I don't feel dizzy at all. Dang! Their alcohol doesn't even have an effect. Psh.

I get my phone and checked the time. Fxck, it's already 11 pm! I must've been spending my whole useless life in here.

50 messages received.

Woah, why are there so many messages when in fact I don't have someone who truly cares for me? Dxmn this whole life.

I opened the messages and almost all of them are from Chaewon and Wonyoung, asking where the heck I am but there's a message sent at 9 pm coming from the person whom I don't want to push myself into.

Isn't ignoring me not enough?! Fxck! What else does she wants?!

From: The f

We need to talk. Please, just please. I'm in the park, I'll be waiting for you.

And now she wants to talk?! Dxmn! Why can't I even say no to her? And to take it all of, the message was sent around 9 and it's already 11, fxck Yujin! I won't disturb her anymore but I must protect and make her safe.

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Minju's POV

It's already cold but not even a shadow of her popped up. Please Yujin.... I'm going to wait here until you come.

Howling of dogs and sounds of crickets are the things that can be heard. It's a bit scary but I don't care, I must really talk to her.

I can hear footsteps getting near. I stood up from the swing while waiting for her to get near. "H- hey - - -

"What are you doing in here? It's fxcking late. Go home" she said with her expressionless face. I don't know but her expression now is not the same expression that I have known. S- she's serious about the 'I won't disturb you' that she said.

I stood straight and tried not to be affected. If I keep on being a crybaby, I won't have the chance to talk to her.

"Y-yujin..... I'm sorry for what I've said a while ago. I know, it's all my fault.......

and I j- just want you to know that I'm t- thankful that you've told me about how you felt.. I- I didn't know that someone will like a girl like me." I said while looking down. I felt embarrassed about the way I talk to her. My heart is beating fast because of this...... because of her..

I have never felt this way before until I crossed my way with her. I'm a stupid, an idiot, and a hardheaded one, that's the reason why I didn't know what and how this one feels. I thought it's only normal for teens like me but I was wrong........ Yeah it's normal but not with everybody unless we're in the same boat.....

we're in the same boat, feeling the same feelings.

"J- just go home" she turned herself around and started to leave.

"P-please Yujin.... Just please listen....."

I can't and don't know how to control myself anymore. I have to tell her everything before it's too late.

I walked near her

" I- I don't know h-how to say this but I think....... I t-think I l- like you too" she stopped for a moment but still, she's not facing at my direction.

"Don't push yourself at me.... I know you're pressured because I confessed to you a-and......... I don't fxcking need your pity. P-please, you're just making it complicated" I heard her said.

I felt a pinching effect at my left chest where the fragile beating thing is located. I dont know what to say..... M- Maybe I'm just making it too hard for her... but- - I - I don't want to..

"P-please" she whispered again, making my tears fall. I- it's too late. She d-doesn't believe the words that I'm saying... She might've thought that I've said those words because I pity her... I pity her situation but no I'm not!

I went closely as I my tears fall silently... I put my arms around her tight... I just want her to know that it's real...

It's how I feel...

"I d-don't know if you believed my w-words but this.... this is the way it is" after saying those, I removed my arms around her and ran as fast as I can. If that's what she wants and I'll gladly give it to her. In this case, I'll not be the stupid and idiot Minju who I used to be.... I need to do this...

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Third Person's POV

Right after Minju left, Yujin fell down to her knees. She regrets everything that she have done. She held the black letters tightly in her hand.

Little did Minju know that Yujin wants to protect her that's why she have to stay away from her... Yujin risked it all just to stay Minju away from danger since Dos' message has arrived.

Hey, I think it'll be fun if I eliminate the both of you. Hmm I'll go first with you and then I'll put that transferee next.. Sounds fun? Yeah it is! See ya --

- - Dos

Yujin thinks that if she'll be gone then Minju will be safe and that's the reason why she kept pushing her away.

"I'm sorry Minju, if only I had the strength to say this ... I promise, I'll protect you at all cost' she whispered before standing up while clenching her fists in anger.

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A/N: I'm sorry to cut it all off but I promise to update tomorrow. Thank you for waiting! 💜

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