Dahyun's POV
I avoided Momo the entire class. I could feel her gaze piercing right through me. My heart was practically begging for just one glance at the cold girl beside me, but my head was brutally rejecting that motion. Trying to shake that thought, I directed my attention to Sana.
Is she okay? What did Tzuyu say to her? Does she still like Tzuyu? Does she like me? Or is she just feeling guilty over what Momo did to me?
My thoughts were interrupted when I heard the sound of the bell go off. I looked over my shoulder, to see Momo texting someone. My eyes landed on the name and lingered for a while. "J🖤".
That must be Joy.
Meet me after school today. No excuses.
My brows furrowed. Momo quickly replied with an "okay".
Are they getting back together?
Wait— Why do I care? I don't.
Momo quickly got up and left. Tch. Excited much?
I felt anger rising within me once again. I clutched my shirt and tried to steady my breathing. Get over it Dahyun. She's in love with Joy.
Momo's POV
I sat under the cherry blossom tree at the entrance of the school. Joy had asked to meet me here.
I started to pluck the grass out of boredom. I heard footsteps approaching me, and I looked up to see Joy, along with another girl.
Joy looked so fragile. Her skin was paler than usual and her dark circles were clearly visible. She had no makeup on with a mask covering half of her face.
As much as I hate her for what she did to me, she's still my first love. I still care for her. Seeing Joy like this... breaks my heart.
I rushed over to Joy and hugged her tight. She buried her face into my shoulder. Her friend looked at her worriedly.
"I told her not to come. She should be at the hospital right now. But she keeps saying your name, even when she's asleep. She begged me to bring her to come see you. She's my best friend... I couldn't say no." Her friend Yeri said sadly.
"Are you okay baby?" I asked as I cupped Joy's face. She smiled weakly.
"Baby... I miss that..." Joy mumbled. I felt my heart shatter as I watched the vulnerable girl in front of me.
"Please don't leave me..." Joy said as tears started to spill down her face. I bit my lip and shut my eyes close. What do I do? What about Dahyun? I haven't even apologized to her yet for the kiss that night at the bar. I took a deep breath.
"I—"
"Joy's dying..." Yeri interrupted. I froze in my spot. Please tell me this isn't real...
"W-What?" I stuttered.
"She's refusing treatment. She said that there's no point in living if it's without you... Please. She's my bestfriend. She needs you Momo." Yeri begged. My heart started to ache. What is Dahyun going to think if agree? How can I hurt her back to back to back like this? I can't.
"I—" I was once again cut off, but this time by Joy.
"Yah... Yeri. I told you not to mention that. I don't want to be a burden to her..." Joy said weakly. All the courage that I had to say what I was about to say faded away. I looked up to prevent the tears from spilling out. Why am I so fucked up?
I looked back down to Joy, who was clutching onto my arm tightly, trying her best to stand. Her knees were trembling and her body felt weak. Her eyelids were heavy and I could feel her ice cold hands.
Shit. What am I supposed to do?
I thought of Dahyun's cute tofu smile. Her soft pale skin. Her adorable blonde locks that fall perfectly down her shoulders. Those thoughts only broke my heart once more.
I hate my life.
"I love you Momo..." Joy mumbled before passing out in my arms. I panicked as I held her tight. Yeri immediately rushed over.
Why is this happening to me? Why do I have to do this? Why do I have to go through so much pain? I'm not a masochist. What did I do to deserve this? Why can't I be happy for once?
I sighed as I held Joy tight.
I'm sorry Dahyun...
"Joy, I'm here for you, always. I love you too. Please hold on, for me." I said before placing a tender kiss on her lips. Although unconscious, her lips curved into a small smile.
I could only smile back weakly. This could possibly be the worst decision of my life. I could possibly lose Dahyun. Forever.
With that thought, I hugged Joy tighter, finally letting the tears roll down.
Little did Momo know that someone was watching with clenched fists and a shattered heart. That someone then dropped down to her knees, feeling the pain take over once again.
Sana's POV
I wiped my tears off furiously and got onto my bike. I turned on the engine and sped down the highway. After 20 minutes, I arrived at my destination. By then, my tears had already dried.
I got off my bike, staring at the nostalgic building in front of me.
I smiled as the memories came back to me. My childhood. Granted, it wasn't the best, but I had Momo by my side through thick and thin.
Even though she doesn't say it, I'm aware of Momo's growing feelings for Dahyun. Maybe I should back off for now. She is my bestfriend after all. That's bro-code.
I felt someone tap my shoulders lightly; I turned around and immediately bursted into laughter.
"What are you guys wearing? Bahahaha!!!" I kept laughing until I felt my stomach starting to ache. Somi pouted at me while the rest gave me a glare.
"My girlfriend made me wear this." Somi complained. Seulgi also started to laugh while pulling her phone out.
"Look at this. They even wore matching last time bahahahaha." Seulgi said showing us a photo.
"Whipped." I said while rolling my eyes.
"Wait—What about you guys?" I questioned while looking at them weirdly. Moonbyul glared at Somi, who then laughed awkwardly.
"Somi made us wear this to make herself feel better." Moonbyul huffed in annoyance. I tried to contain my laughter, but I failed once again. They all shot me a glare, and I immediately stopped.
"What's wrong with you? I thought you were sad. Are you trying to waste my precious time?" D-ana said impatiently.
"Oh right. That." My smile faded as I turned more serious.
"It's... about this girl." I said hesitantly.
"You're gay!!?" Somi exclaimed with widened eyes. People shot us questioning looks as my cheeks flushed with embarrassment. I covered her mouth forcefully.
"Would you turn it down please!!? I— she's special to me..." I said the last part sadly. They all turned serious as they looked at me worriedly.
"I've never felt this for anyone before. I... don't know what to do... She hurt me. But I still love her."
Dahyun's POV
I followed Momo out of class. I really didn't want to be creepy, but my curiosity got the best of me. If I'm correct, "J🖤" is Joy.
I stopped when Momo sat under a cherry blossom tree, gently plucking at the grass. I felt my heart race. She looks stunning. Wait, let me re-phrase that...
Perfect. She's perfect.
My brows quickly furrowed when I saw two hooded figures approach her. One is definitely Joy, and the other, Idk. Probably her friend or something.
I saw Momo run over and hug Joy tight. I felt as if a truck had just crashed into my heart. I unknowingly walked closer to listen to their conversation.
"Joy, I'm here for you, always. I love you too. Please hold on, for me." Momo said before kissing Joy gently.
Tears trickled down my face as I clenched my fists tight. Once again, I had witnessed their kiss. Once again, I had witnessed Momo kissing another. Once again, I am reminded that this love is one sided. And that I'll NEVER get her to feel the same.
I fell onto my knees, feeling the pavement hit my skin roughly, leaving a burning sensation through my legs.
I'll keep taking this pain until I'm numb. Until I have no tears left to cry.
(A/N: I'm supposed to be doing my project rn, since it's due tomorrow. But I haven't updated this in like, over a week. So here's another update!!!😊❤️)