As you expected, there were no quiet days after the incident with Jinhwan. Rosé still manages to mention Jinhwan every time possible, even Chanwoo who barely even texts you became so active in messaging, updating you about his hyung. They weren't helpful, honestly, most especially your mom who suddenly became so interested in Jinhwan again. She asks his whereabouts on a daily basis and she invites him over to eat for the lame reason that his own mother is too far to cook for him.
"I didn't know you're that thoughtful, mom." You rolled your eyes when she wasn't looking.
"He's your boyfriend! Of course I'll be concerned." Made sense, but because Jinhwan isn't really your boyfriend anymore and he was there beside you hearing all this, you couldn't help but somehow cringe at the statement.
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He only stares back whenever this happens, a smug grin on his face as he feels so proud of himself.
"You can't always come over when mom asks you. I'll take care of it." This is a general pointer you give him every single time he visits but it seems like it never reached his head. "I'm going to tell her the truth,.. soon."
It's something you also always say but days later, you just find yourself running out of excuses so your mom won't ask for him. It's so difficult to break it to her so what happens is, in the end, you still see him as frequent as your mom wants.
This won't do, so instead of letting his presence affect you, you instilled the truth to yourself— you and Jinhwan are over. And no matter how much you want him, getting back is not an option.
Our time feels like it has stopped. In this world, maybe nothing really lasts forever. When time passes, will you remember me in vague traces? Don't forget about me.
Jinhwan was confused as well. You always cross his mind. There are times when he finds himself smiling mindlessly as he sees or does something that completely reminds him of you. It was super weird but he managed to put up with it. Something frustratingly good, something that's so right yet, he doesn't want to feel.
But, instead of letting it affect him, he instilled the truth to himself— the two of you are over. And no matter how much he wants you, getting back is just an option.
Your scenery and mine starts to fade. A severely beautiful dream that I woke up to. IfI can't remember you with your all, then leave me a piece of you that I can't forget. Whispering promises and staying up all night. Remember it all on that day, please. Don't forget, please don't forget. Don't forget us, don't forget me. Everything about me.
"No, no,.." You pulled the earphones without finishing the entire song. "If you include this in the album, your fans will definitely end up sobbing."
"That's a compliment, right?" Hanbin took over your computer again, organizing his music.
"God, you're amazing Hanbin. How did you even think of those hurtful words?" Hanbin chuckled at how fascinated you are. It was as if he's letting you hear his compositions for the first time.
