5:51 PM, Thursday, March 11th, 2022
Beomgyu was gone now, and you weren't sure what to do. You weren't going to cry because you knew you could fix this. You weren't giving up. You immediately exited the sandwich place, leaving your foot long behind. You felt sick. You couldn't eat. Maybe I should just jump off a cliff right now, you thought. Whenever something bad happened your mind immediately went to saying things like that. The thing is, you never actually wanted to do those things, it just seemed like words to release your anger with. Your phone buzzed again. You rolled your eyes knowing who was calling without even having to look. You decided to answer.
"Y/N?" Hyunjin's voice asked through the phone.
"Hyunjin I need to listen up and listen clearly,"you said.
"What?" he said.
"I can't keep ruining my own life holding onto the past, so I felt I should tell you this as soon as possible," you said. He was silent.
"Please do not ever call, text, or talk to me ever again unless it's completely necessary," you said.
"I've come to realize a lot of things today and I don't want to hurt any of my friends anymore," you continued.
"I hope that you move on and become happier," you said.
"What happen-" you cut him off.
"I don't want to talk about it, it's not your business anyway," you said.
"Now I'm sorry if this call came off rude but things need to be ended." you said before hanging up.
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[HYUNJIN]
What the hell happened to Y/N? he wondered. All I wanted to say was thank you and she reacts like this? What did she say? Something about the past ruining her life? Something must've happened between her and Choi Beomgyu...right? Hyunjin walked quickly down the road, a basket of fruit in his grip. It was getting cloudy quick, rain would be sprinkling any second now. That Choi Beomgyu, if he hurt her I'm going to kill him, he thought. Wait, he stopped. What am I saying? We're over, and she just told me to get lost, so why am I acting like this? he wondered. As if the gods were listening to his thoughts, Choi Beomgyu came speed walking up the other side of the road. Hyunjin immediately noticed, but Beomgyu did not. Beomgyu had a sense of frustration in his walk, Hyunjin had observed.
"This town is seriously too small," Hyunjin said just loudly enough to get Beomgyu's attention. Beomgyu slowly turned around, an annoyed face greeting Hyunjin.
"What do you want?" Beomgyu asked rudely.
"Geez, who set you off?" Hyunjin scoffed, he knew exactly why Beomgyu looked that way.
"It's none of your business," he said.
"You look surprised to see me," Hyunjin grinned as he crossed over to Beomgyu.
"It's not that you come across a huge prick everyday," he said. Hyunjin rolled his eyes.
"Look, I'm just gonna cut to the chase with this one," Hyunjin scratched the back of his neck. Beomgyu took two steps back.
"If Y/N came running up to me in a mess of tears, asking me to be her boyfriend again, I would do it in a heartbeat." he said.
"And?" Beomgyu rolled his eyes.
"And I would sweep her up into my arms, and I would take her back to my house, and we would-" Hyunjin was cut off.
"What the hell is your point?!" he said.
"Well the story ended with us happily married having three beautiful children, but since you're no fun, I'll tell you the meaning to that fairytale,"
"It is a fairytale," Beomgyu folded his arms.
"The meaning is that if you don't fix whatever you've got going on with her, then I would snatch her up when she's at her lowest, and treat her like a queen for the rest of her life," Hyunjin said.
"And if you don't want that happening, than you should act quickly Choi Beomgyu." he said.
"The hell did you just say to me?" Beomgyu stepped closer to Hyunjin.
"She called me and told me to never speak to her again," Hyunjin looked down. There was a silence.
"I have to tell you Choi Beomgyu, she has endured a lot of pain to make herself happy again," Hyunjin broke the silence.
"And that includes keeping you happy as well," he said. Beomgyu was silent.
"If you were in the same position as Y/N, and even though she hurt you, and made your new girlfriend, that you love more than her jealous," Hyunjin spoke.
"Wouldn't you still bring her back to school and wish her the best?" Hyunjin looked back up at Beomgyu. Beomgyu wasn't sure what to say.
"I don't need to know your answer, I'll just leave you with that information," he said.
"You really are lucky I'm better person now," Hyunjin stepped back.
"I'm practically handing her to you," Hyunjin knew what he was saying was far fetched, but he felt that Beomgyu needed to hear it. And with that, he began whistling a tune. The same tune you heard him whistle in the café. A tune he would whistle frequently around your old school. Hyunjin then continued down the road, whistling away, with the fruit basket in his hand. Beomgyu was still left standing, not sure what to do. I really am a good person now aren't I? Hyunjin thought to himself. It's all thanks to her though, he smiled as he fastened his pace.
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[BEOMGYU]
I didn't think the rain was gonna come this quick, Beomgyu turned the corner of a street as the rain poured down. His backpack bounced up and down and his shoes made little splashes each time they crashed back down onto the pavement. If that jerk Hyunjin hadn't stopped me, then I might've made it home by now, he panted. He couldn't stop thinking about what Hyunjin had said. It was the first time he had ever been genuine to Beomgyu. I should've worn a hoodie today, his wet bangs stuck to his forehead. That or an umbrella, he finally turned onto his street. As he continued down the street, he saw someone standing in the middle of the road. It only took him a couple more seconds to realize who it was. It was you, and you were actually just walking very slowly. I have to run into everyone today don't I? he sighed. Without realizing, Beomgyu himself had begun walking slowly, ignoring the rain as he was deep in thought. I have to pass her if I want to get home as soon as possible, Beomgyu thought. What're you saying?! That's your girlfriend! Over there, sulking in the rain, and you're thinking about how to get home without her noticing you?! Get a grip Choi Beomgyu! he could hear Hyunjin's voice scolding him. He's right, Beomgyu thought. Or I'm right since that was me, or...never mind! Beomgyu sighed.
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[Y/N]
Rain was coming down at a regular rate, it wasn't pouring, but it wasn't drizzling either. You were so deep in thought that you hadn't realized how slow you were walking. Plus, you enjoyed the rain. How do I get through to him? you thought. This was your first fight with Beomgyu.
It was then that a pair of arms wrapped around your body. One arm at your waist and the other above your chest. You were pushed forward, as the person must've came at you from behind with speed. You could hear them panting in your ear, as their head was up against yours. Slowly, you turned to see his wet face, eyes closed, and mouth slightly open to breathe.
"Choi Beomgyu?" you said softly. You were feeling major deja vu at the sight of him, like this had happened before. The pitter-patters of the rain falling surrounded you.
"Shhh," he hushed you, eyes still closed. You could feel his heartbeat from behind you. Then slowly, he placed his hands on your arms, and turned you around. His eyes were open now that you were facing him. He had opened his mouth to speak but you cut him off.
"I'm sorry," you said. He licked his lips, still huffing.
"I only realized this today when I saw you standing there in the rain," he started.
"But we will never get to be friends, that is." his breathing began to slow.
"What do you mean?" you asked.
"Well, I know that I wasn't seen as a friend to you when I asked you tutor me, and you weren't a friend to me then either," he said.
"Really?" you said.
"Yes, because you were my crush," he told you.
"Oh, right," you said. The rain was calming down, but still falling.
"The point is, after that we immediately began dating, so we never really were friends, just acquaintances, crushes, and lovers,"
"And if we were to end things..." he trailed off, looking away from you.
"We wouldn't be friends after either," you sighed. You felt his grip on your jacket tighten.
"Which is why I'm sorry," he locked eyes with you again. You raised and eyebrow.
"If I don't take a step back and look at the full picture, then you won't stay by my side," he said.
"You wouldn't make that mistake again, and I'm proud of you for it," he cracked a small smile. You began to smile too, surprised at his words of sincerity, though you weren't fully sure what he meant.
"If we can't be friends than we have to be lovers, right?" he said.
"R-right," you nodded your head.
"I'm not going to spend my time worrying about Hyunjin anymore, because I have faith in you," he looked deep into your eyes with a sweet smile. There was a sole moment of the two of you just smiling sweetly, Beomgyu still catching his breath. That face, Beomgyu's face was always relieving to see.
"I love you," you said abruptly. His expression of kindness immediately turned into surprise.
"I really love you," you repeated it to him, your hands dangling at your sides. Yet another cross over of the past, saying I love you after a fight while it was raining. But this time, you made sure to say it first. You made sure that you were ready. You made sure he knew.
"You love me?" he stepped back.
"I do," you nodded your head.
"As expected of up front Y/N," he came plunging at you with a hug. You smiled wrapping your arms around him, your hands resting at his shoulder blades. This time it feels right, you smiled and closed your eyes as the two of you danced around. I love Choi Beomgyu, I really, actually, fully, do, with my whole heart, you reassured yourself. Suddenly, he pulled out of the hug, a refreshed look on his face.
"I've got to get out of this rain, but I'll see you tomorrow," he said. You weren't sure what to say.
"Okay Beomgyu," you gave a relieved smile. He planted a kiss on your forehead, hands holding your shoulders.
"Text me!" he said. You turned as he ran passed you, his backpack bouncing up and down after him. He didn't get too far before stopping in his tracks. He whipped around to face you in the distance.
"I almost forgot!" Beomgyu yelled to you, his hands cupping his around his mouth.
"Y/N~!" he yelled.
"Beomgyu~!" you laughed as you yelled back.
"I love you too!!!!" he scrunched his face as yelled to you. You looked down at the ground and laughed.
"Bye!!" you waved energetically, feeling like an elementary schooler. This time his running had a bit more pep in its step. You sighed. This was a feeling you missed. The feeling of new romance, new liking, new love. It reminded you of when you first began dating. Those moments at the café, Choerry's Halloween party, or the time spent during winter break. It felt similar to that. Maybe because you had never said you loved each other before. Whatever it was, you knew you had to cherish it. And so you would stand there in the rain, until you could see Beomgyu's tiny far away body enter his house, safe from the downpour.
a/n: hyunjin came with that whole notes paragraph READY! it was kind of a serve honestly! and then making up in the rain??? LOVE IS REAL AGAIN GUYS OMG! if choi beomgyu ever told me he loved me in the rain i would lose MY MIND START CRYING AND THEOWING UP MY LEG WOULD BE TWITCHING I WOULD BE IN ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK probably.