asymptotic lines.

one.

i can't even remember when did he started to be this well known by many. one thing for sure is that, the spotlight always favour someone as good-looking as him.

no ill intentions implied with my words, just pure admiration towards my best buddy.

❝hey minhee, wanna grab lunch?❞ asked one of the soccer player,

❝no thanks! maybe some other time❞ he politely rejected.

as you can see, you can hear his name almost everywhere in our campus. i am not complaining, i am just wondering if they aren't bored with him yet.

❝movie marathon?❞ he asked, draping his right hand on my shoulder as we walked down the busy hallway filled with students of different levels.

❝we did that yesterday❞ i replied, adjusting my glasses for a better vision to my surroundings.

❝we can watch your favourite series, i am free. you can have me for today❞ he added, is he trying to convince me or what?

❝what's with you? is there something wrong?❞ i asked, making sure that he's fine as he sounded different than he was, usually.

❝nothing❞ he shrugged, ❝i just thought that you might feel neglected since i've been spending less time with you❞

well, he kinda did. but it's not something worth to bring up and i understand since he's also a student athlete.

❝no worries, we're just a few walk away from each other's houses. so no big deal, mkay?❞ i assured, he smiles– those smile that perfectly suits his handsome face.

'damn my bestfriend's handsome look'

❝ ... ❞

❝do you have any practice today?❞ i asked, now munching the chips in my hand.

we're now at home, having a movie marathon. the genre? romance. who pick the movie? me.

yeah, i am a hopeless romantic college student who firmly believe in the  fairytale-like concept of love.

i may not have the most outstanding taste  in movie but at least, i enjoyed it the way i wanted it to be.

❝i think we've watched it for a couple of times, haven't we?❞ minhee asked, taking a handful of chips.

❝but i want to watch it again, you can leav–❞

❝hey calm down, i was just trying to recall if we indeed have. i am not complaining❞ he explained, flashing me his comforting smile.

something must've happen to him, he's not bickering with me this time

❝what's wrong? you know that i can listen, whatever it is. i'm all ears.❞

❝nothing, it's just that...❞ he sighs as i remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

❝my mom's getting married again❞ he continued, he doesn't sound happy and i wonder why.

❝why do you look so gloomy?❞ i carefully asked, not wanting him to misinterpret my words.

❝it hasn't been long since my parents divorced and now, she's remarrying. i am not complaining, i am actually happy for her but...❞ he then made his way to the sofa, snuggling close to me.

we're always like this, it's always been like this ever since.

❝i can't help but wonder if she ever love dad or  she just love the idea of dad being able to provide us everything we needed.❞

oh yes- rich people and their things. can't relate.

i smiled softly. i may not experienced it, but i understand his concern.

❝come more closely, i'll hug you❞ i offered, i have nothing to say. i can just offer my presence and comfort him.

he smiled.

we stayed in our position for a bit longer until he decided to break the hug.

❝i have a practice at 4pm.❞ he said as he stood up from his seat.

❝you're leaving now?❞ i asked. he chuckled.

❝i'll bring you with me, what are you saying?❞ he replied. as i was about to protest, he suddenly grabbed me by wrist. softly.

❝atleast, allow me to change my clothes ❞ i complained,

❝there's nothing wrong with your clothes though?❞ he replied, staring at me from head to toe.

❝are you for real?❞ i asked in disbelief,  ❝i am wearing a pajama, yeah. there's nothing wrong and i look far from being presentable.❞

he laughed.

❝okay okay, i apologize❞ he said, releasing my hand.  ❝go change your clothes, i'll wait.❞

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