his first and last ➳ mingyu

➳ five

Flashback

5 years ago..

"Hyemi, I've got something to tell you." Mingyu said while braiding my hair. He loves to braid my hair. We're at an ice cream parlor near the playground. After braiding he tied my hair.

"Wow, thanks!" I smiled brightly and hugged him. "What are you gonna tell me?" I asked then ate my strawberry cheesecake ice cream. He had an oreo flavored ice cream.

"I- I-.." he stuttered.

"You what..?" I asked.

"I like you, Jeon Hyemi." he said to me and  gave me a handcuffed bracelet. "Please keep this forever, okay?"

"Okay."

I like you too, Gyu.

End of flashback

"Mingyu, I love you." I overheard her, I ran as quickly as possible, tears were rolling down my face. I really am unluckily in love with my best friend. It's been almost seven years ever since I had a small crush on him, but as each day passes it keeps on growing. I never had the chance to tell him that I like him too.

I guess this was my first ever heartbreak? My heart just broke into a million pieces.

I rushed to the bathroom, I looked at the mirror and saw my reflection, my eyes are already red and puffy. What a great day to celebrate my birthday. I washed my face and wiped it with my handkerchief. Is there something in between them?

I feel betrayed. Minji.. she was my best friend since seventh grade. She knew all of my secrets but I guess I didn't knew all of hers. She's also the only person that knows about my feelings for Mingyu.

I got out of the bathroom then suddenly I bumped to two girls.

"Ya! Where have you been?" Soyeon asked.

"We've been looking all over for you. It's almost time." Eunha added.

"I told you I went to the rooftop." I sighed.

"Hey, why are your eyes puffy and red?" Eunha asked.

"It's nothing." I answered.

We were heading to the classroom then I saw Mingyu on the office, he had his bag with him, is he going home? And he didn't even tell me? I think he caught me looking at him, my eyes widen when he walked over to our direction. He smiled at me, and I nervously smiled back. Why am I being like this? I need to act normal.

"Hey," He smiled.

"Hey, are you going home? I was about to talk to you awhile ago but then you quickly rushed out of the classroom when the bell rang. What's up with you? " I asked.

"Yes, apparently I was feeling sick so I went to the clinic and the nurse told me to go home. I'm sorry." He said.

I hugged him tightly. My hands are wrapped around his waist and my head is resting on his chest. I could feel his heart beating. He hugged me and placed his head on mine. I guess it became our habit to hug every time we bid our goodbyes even when there's a lot of people around.

Is this habit even normal for best friends? I mean for us it is.

"I'll see you later, yeah?"

We pulled away to each other.

"I'll go to your house and make you some soup later. Take care."

But why did I hug him this time? I mean I was hurt and I'm in no place to be jealous or what. Never mind, at least I acted normal.

"No need." He winked and left.

I'm happy that I'm his best friend. And I'm grateful to be with him everyday, and I'm contented with that but I guess things will change.

As long as he's happy, I'm happy too.

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