|Rocky's POV|
After our little hangout at the cafe, all of us parted our ways going home. Soo-ah and I walked home together since I just live across their house. I slowed down my pace while I gathered my thoughts together.
It has been a while since I developed feelings for this lady. Is now the right time to confess?
"Yah! Park Minhyuk? You coming or not?" I snapped out of my trance as I looked in front of me. She was chuckling while motioning her hand, telling me to catch up.
Yeah, I think it's time. I hurriedly ran to her and stopped just right in front of her. "What's up?" She asked.
"Min Soo-ah." I started. She then hummed in response, sending me that sweet smile of hers. "What do you think of me?"
"Uh.. you're nice, cute and.. you always look after me." She replied, smiling once more.
"Why do you think I always look after you?" I asked as nervousness ran across my body.
"Because we're friends." She giggled. "And that's what friends are for. Looking after each other, I mean."
"Friends?" I asked. She then hummed in response as she nodded her head. "Can't we be more than that?"
Her smiling face turned into a nervous one as she asked, "W-what do you mean? Like siblings?"
I sighed and shook my head. I quickly grabbed her shoulders and looked at her straight in the eyes. "Do I really have to tell you? I thought it was too obvious."
"W-what are you talking about Rocky? Obvious?" She stuttered.
"I have feelings for you, Min Soo-ah." And with that statement, her eyes grew wider and surprise was written all over her face. She looked back at me, searching for an answer.
"I like you, you idiot." She looked taken aback by what I said because she took one step backwards, causing me to take a stronger grip at her, in case she'll stumble.
Instead of taking it seriously, she just laughed it off. "You're kidding right?"
I quickly shook my head and replied, "N-No! Of course not! I could even ki-"
Her eyes widened as she quickly placed her finger on my lips, making me blush madly. She then looked all around, trying to gather herself together. "Shush it. I-it could be a joke. You always make fun of me. N-No.. i-it's not true, right?" As that question escaped from her mouth, she looked back at me.
I smiled in response and shook my head. She then removed her finger from my lips as she lowered her head. "Why did have to tell me now?"
I let go of her, placed my hands behind my back and responded, "What do you mean?"
She looked up at me right into my eyes, making my heart beat faster. "You're so dumb, you know that?"
I furrowed my brows in reply, sending her a questioning look. "Park Minhyuk, Min Soo-ah likes you too." She uttered.
Wide eyed. Heart raced. Too much shock. Okay, I'm still breathing right? "What.. did you say?"
"I.. I said.. I like you too." She stuttered, trying to lower down her voice. I couldn't help but smile at her cuteness. I quickly engulfed her into a hug as I caressed her hair.
"You're not joking right?" I asked. "If I am, why do I feel my cheeks burning hot?" She responded.
I giggled as I broke the hug to look at her face. "Wow. You're a tomato."
She lowered her head and lightly slapped my arm responding, "Stop it."
"Yah." She then looked back up at me and hummed in reply. "From today onwards, will you be mine?"
She shyly smiled back and cutely nodded her head. Without hesitation, I quickly leaned closer to her and placed my lips on her right red cheek.
As I looked back at her face, it was worse than earlier. I giggled, not trying to show her that I blushed too.
"Let's go." She smiled as I grabbed her hand and intertwined it with mine.
•••
|Jiyoon's POV|
Friday, 8:45 pm
Incoming call from Sanha...
I picked up my phone and slid the green button as I answered the call. "Hello?"
"Noona, did you already ask your mom about that trip to Jeju?"
"Why'd you ask?"
"Rocky hyung texted me. He said that the trip to Jeju is cancelled. It's because his grandparents are currently in America, so we won't have a place to stay in." He explained.
"Oh." I simply replied, nodding my head.
"Didn't you receive a text from him?"
I shook my head and replied, "No."
"Okay."
"How about I'll make a group chat then we'll plan for our winter break?"
"Good idea. I'll end the call then. Bye."
"Bye." As Sanha ended the call, I quickly opened WeChat, made a new group chat consisting me, Bin, Sanha, MJ-oppa, Soo-ah, Eunwoo and Rocky, and named it "WINTER BREAK."
Me:
Hey guys!!
Binnie:
Hey, what's up?
MJ:
What's this for Ji?
Beagle:
Learn to read the
group name, dummy.
MJ:
I'm older than you,
you punk.
Soo-ah:
Stop it, you guys.
Binnie:
Hey Rocky! I heard
the trip's cancelled.
Eunwoo:
Yeah, me too.
Me:
So, what's the plan?
MJ:
What about my
skiing? 😢😢
Rocky:
Don't worry hyung,
we can still go skiing.
MJ:
Really? 😍
Beagle:
Yeah, in your dreams.
Me:
Boom! Roasted! 😂
Good one Sanha!
MJ:
😭 You guys..
are the worst.
Rocky:
We just need to
find a new place.
Me:
How about we go skating?
Binnie:
Sounds good.
Eunwoo:
Same for me.
But, where?
Soo-ah:
Hey, the new built mall
just a few blocks from
our house has a skating
rink.
Beagle:
Woah. Sounds cool.
MJ:
Skating?! I'm in.
Soo-ah:
How's it guys? You in?
Rocky:
Yeah, I'm in.
Me:
Totally.
Eunwoo:
I'm in for it!
Me:
Bin?
Binnie:
Let's go!
Rocky:
When?
Me:
Next week? Maybe?
Dunno. Guys?
Beagle:
I'll go with noona.
Besides, today's Friday.
MJ:
How about next week,
Wednesday?
Eunwoo:
Good idea. I'm in
for Wednesday.
Me:
Me too.
Binnie:
Me too.
Beagle:
Me three.
Soo-ah:
Me four!
Rocky?
Rocky:
Me five!!
Me:
Nice. We'll just have
to meet up at Soo-ah's
house then we'll go.
Soo-ah:
Okay!!
Beagle:
You guys! I heard that
there's a lantern festival
near that mall.
MJ:
Lantern festival?! 😍
Eunwoo:
When's it?
Beagle:
And it's at Wednesday!
Me:
Really??
Binnie:
That's awesome!
Rocky:
Totally. Yeah, we should
TOTALLY go.
Me:
Can't wait!
Soo-ah:
Omg! Me too!
MJ:
So, the plan is set.
Beagle:
I bet the festival is amazing!
Eunwoo:
They said that if you
write your wish at the
lantern, your wish comes true.
Binnie:
Woah. That's just.. cool.
Me:
Meet you guys next week!
Beagle:
Gah! I'm totally excited!
MJ:
I bet you're already
screaming right now.
Me:
Oppa, I know right?
Binnie:
He's always like that.
Soo-ah:
Hey guys, I need to go now.
Byee!!
Rocky:
Me too! Good night guys!
Beagle:
Dudes, my mom is rapping
because I was too loud.
Anyways, good night!!
Binnie:
Yeah, me too. Bye guys!
Eunwoo:
Sweet dreams everyone!!
Me:
Byee!! Hope you guys
dream of your princes
and princesses!!
MJ:
Dude, I'm hungry.
I giggled at my oppa's comment as I flopped into my bed. Suddenly, I heard my phone beep. I picked it up and opened the text message without reading the sender.
Binnie💓:
Would you come out for a moment?
I furrowed my eyebrows but unknowingly made my way downstairs. As I got to the living room, I carefully opened the door and found myself stunned.
"W-what are you doing here?" I asked. There was shock, nervousness and happiness all over my body.
I hurriedly ran to him as he kept on smiling. "I missed you." He then pulled me into his embrace as he buried his face unto my shoulder.
"Are you crazy?" I was smiling at the moment, yet I don't wanna show it because I'm worried. I lightly slapped his arm as he giggled.
"You idiot, it's already 9:38 pm, and you came here? Just because you miss me?" I asked in disbelief as he broke the hug.
"Why don't we take a walk? Let's go to the park, where you confessed your feelings to me." He chuckled, making me blush in embarrassment.
"The park? Why don't we stay here? Or why don't you go home already?"
"The park is just a hundred steps from here, dummy. Now, let's go." Before I could even reply, he quickly grabbed my hand and walked ahead, basically dragging me. His touch was gentle, as if he was holding a baby.
Good thing I'm wearing a hoodie right now because it's pretty cold. "Is there something you wanna talk about?" I asked as he slowed down his pace, making me walk beside him.
"Nothing. I just came to visit because I miss my little dummy." He replied smiling, as if he didn't do anything wrong.
"You're the dummy here. We can meet up tomorrow, you know? Why right now? At this time?"
"Because I can't help myself. I can't sleep without seeing you first." He chuckled.
"Video call? Dude, there's a thing we call internet. Why don't you try it?" I sarcastically asked, making him laugh in reply.
"Nah, that thing doesn't work for me. I need to see you personally. Besides, I'm already here, why don't you show me that happy face of yours? I know you love it that I'm here." He teased.
I rolled my eyes, escaped from his grip and hurriedly ran to the park. "Yah! Wait for me!" He yelled, catching up.
I headed to the swing set and took a seat. Bin then came running and took the other swing. "You're mean." He pouted his lips while I chuckled.
"Hey, let me tell you something." He then hummed in response as he faced me while swinging lightly back and forth.
"You know, back then, when we were still best friends I mean. You're not like this."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, you're still you but you became a lot more childish when we became more than friends."
"You mean, when I became your boyfriend?" He teasingly asked.
I shyly nodded in reply as I felt my cheeks turned red. "And.. you don't like it?" He asked, pouting once more.
"There you go again. Pouting your lips, blinking your eyes as if something got inside." I chuckled as he looked away. "The point is, you became a lot more cuter and.. I like it."
He quickly looked back at me and sent me his sweetest smile. "Want me to give you a ki-"
"Shut it. You don't want me to punch you in the face this time right?"
"Chill. I'm just kidding." He chuckled, raising his hands up.
"Hey, you're free tomorrow right?" He asked, placing a hopeful smile on his face. I nodded in reply. "Oh, yeah."
"How about we go on a date?" He asked.
"D-Date?" I stuttered, feeling a bright shade of pink across my cheeks.
"Uh-huh. I'll pick you up at 11:30 am."
"Hey! I haven't told you that I'll go."
A teasing smirk suddenly crept up his lips as he said, "Your stutter is the sign of your yes, aren't I right?"
I gulped harder. "We'll just take a bus. That's okay right?"
"How about we'll go picnic for lunch? Then you'll drive. No, we're not taking the bus."
Instead of saying 'yes' or 'no', he chuckled at my reply. "What's wrong?"
"It's winter and you plan on going on a picnic?" He chuckled once more, and in a minute, in turned into laughter. I blushed in embarrassment as my hands quickly covered my face. "Who wants to go on a picnic, when it's freezing cold?"
"This is why I like you. You're such a dummy, yet cute." He patted my head with that silly smile on his face once I removed my hands from my face.
"Don't worry dumdum, I think I know where we'll have lunch."
I nodded my head in reply. "Okay. But we're not taking the bus okay?"
"Okay." He smiled once more.
"Good. Now let's go home." I quickly stood up and left him behind. Suddenly, I felt a pair of arms wrapped around my body.
Bin placed his chin on my shoulder as I felt my heart beating crazily. "What's up?" I stammered.
"One last hug before I send you home. I can't hug you in front of your house or Mrs. Kim will witness the whole thing right?" I giggled at his comment.
He then broke his sweet back hug and grabbed my hand once more. "Let's go."
•••
"Don't ever do this again, okay? Just call me or send me a text next time. I mean, you can visit but not this late at night. Do you understand?" He obediently nodded in reply as he released a smile.
"Aigoo. My little dummy is worried." He then ruffled my hair as I smiled back. "Don't forget about tomorrow." I nodded my head in reply as he cupped my cheeks, making me blush madly.
He then placed his lips on my forehead. It was quick but I love it. Sometimes, the sweetest moments in your life are the shortest ones.
"Go on. Good night." He waved his hand as I nodded my hand.
"Be careful. And text me when you get home, I don't want to be worried sick, okay?" I waved my hand back as he walked away.
"Whew. First date with Bin will be tomorrow. Are you ready self?"
•••
Saturday, 11:25 am
After I fixed my hair, I made my way downstairs with an excited smile on my face.
"Woah. Where are you going sis? Why are you so.. dressed up?" MJ-oppa asked, covering his mouth with his hand, as if he's totally shocked.
"She's going on a da-"
I quickly cut mom off, shooting her a look that says, "Mom! Shush it!"
Luckily, she understood my expression as she quickly said, "She's going on a date with Soo-ah."
Oh come on. She said the word. She then motioned her hand, telling me to go to her. As I dragged my feet to the kitchen, she quickly brought me to her room.
"Jiyoon-ah, listen carefully. Dating Bin is okay if you know your limits. Do you get me?" She softly reminded.
I smiled in reply as I nodded my head. "Aigoo. My dear Jiyoon is such a lady now, she's even dating her best friend." Mom said, slightly tearing up.
I chuckled. "Mom! Don't cry. It's just a date."
"Okay." She smiled back, calming herself down. "Now, go on. It's already 11:29, he'll be here in a minute. Oh! Don't worry about MJ, I've got something for him."
I obediently nodded in reply. "Thanks Mom. You're the best." Before I exited her room, I gave her a quick kiss on her cheek and passed her a thankful smile.
As I got to the living room, mom yelled, "MJ! Come here for a bit, I need you to help me with something!"
I giggled at my helpful mom as I sent her a quick thumbs up. Oppa then lazily stood up from the couch and replied, "Coming."
I quickly put my shoes on and ran outside after closing the door. Just then, Bin's car arrived. He went out and gave me a quick wave with a smile on his face. Wow, he looks.. dashing.
I walked to him as he opened the front seat for me. "Such a gentleman huh?" I joked.
"You look.. cute." I slightly blushed at his comment and replied, "Thanks."
As I got to the car, he ran to the other side and sat on the driver's seat. "Okay, so where are we going for lunch?"
He smiled at me in reply and raised his eyebrows. "It's a secret."
I pouted my lips and quickly looked away. "Don't worry. I bet you'll love it there." He chuckled.
My heart started to palpitate when I saw his hand passed me. I looked to my left and saw him leaning closer. My eyes widened and I panicked. "W-what are y-you doing?" I stammered against my words.
"There." Then I heard a click. "Huh? Did you say something?" He chuckled.
Woah. This guy almost gave me a heart attack. And you should stop fantasizing things Jiyoon.
I heaved out a sigh of relief and looked back at him, shaking his head. "You shouldn't forget to buckle up Ji." He smiled. He then fastened his seatbelt and looked back at me. "Wait. Were you thinking that I was going to ki-"
"Shut it. Say that word and I'm literally gonna punch you." I replied and unknowingly placed my index finger on his lips, telling him to shut up but.. it made the two of us blush. His face literally turned into a red tomato.
I quickly removed it, cleared my throat and faced front. "S-Sorry." I went back to face him again and he's still staring at me. He then sent me another sweet smile, making my heart melt. Well, he does that everytime he smiles.
"Let's go." He quickly looked in front and started to drive. While, I turned to my right and fixed my gaze at the window, watching the clouds run around the blue sky, snowflakes falling here and there, it was beautiful.
I was smiling at the moment when Bin suddenly turned some music on.
hokshi algo itneunji
amureon maldo eopshi neoye soneul jabeumyeon
(Do you know? If I hold your hand without saying anything)
chagabge buneun baram
eoreobuteun nae mamdo da sarajineun geol
(The cold wind blows, taking my cold heart with them)
I quickly turned to him as I noticed the song. "Hey, isn't this the one you sang at the Prom Night?"
He looked back at me shortly after passing me a smile. "Yeah. You remember?"
I chuckled at his response. "How could I forget?" Then I remembered something.
"I wrote this for someone special. Hope you guys like it."
"Wait. Did you really write this song.. just for me?" He then nodded in reply.
I thought he was joking. "Really?"
He chuckled this time as he stopped the car, after seeing the red light. He then faced me and said, "I started to write it when I started to ask myself why was I getting weird. I unknowingly wrote the lyrics every night, before going to bed."
"You.. you're so sweet. And it's pretty cool." I lightly blushed as the green light showed up. "Should I write one for you too?"
He giggled, his hand covering his mouth. "You're so cute. Nah, I don't mind. Besides, you already sang for me too."
My eyes widened as I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to remember if I ever did that. "You might be wondering when, so I'll tell you."
I turned to him, giving my full attention. "You know, that break I asked after all that silly studying session? At the school's rooftop?"
"Just the way you are~" He sang as he turned to me.
"What? That wasn't for yo-"
"I know, I know. That was for Eunwoo, your stupid crush." I chuckled at his silly reaction as he rolled his eyes after saying Eunwoo.
Before I could reply, he pulled over and said, "We're here!"
I smiled at him as the both of us unfastened our seatbelts and got off. "Hoo. It's freezing cold." My eyes wandered around the place and my smile got wider. I looked up the restaurant and saw "Mr. Ahn's chicken Food Haus."
I looked at Bin and he was sending me his sweetest smile and hung his arm around my shoulder. "Yah, you should've told me. I missed this place."
"I told you it was a secret because I want to surprise you." He smiled back. "Come on, I bet you're really hungry." He then opened the door for me as we got in.
The smell of the fried chicken met our nose, making me reminisce to our childhood days. This was our old neighborhood, where Bin, Soo-ah, Sanha and I grew up together. Whenever it was a bad day for us, or when we're exhausted after playing, the five of us would take a break at our small hut beside his restaurant. Then, Mr. Ahn would invite the five us inside and serve us his special fried chicken. Our parents are pretty close with him, that's why we got to know the best fried chicken in Seoul.
"Welco-" Mr. Ahn didn't finish his words as a wide smile quickly crept up his cheeks. "Moon Bin! Jiyoon!" He exclaimed, keeping that smile on his face.
Bin and I bowed our heads as Mr. Ah quickly made his way to us, greeting us with a warm hug. "Gosh! It's been so long! The two of you were still kids since we last met and now.. oh, time flies." He said, sounding like a proud father.
"Oh, take a seat." He then led us to a nearby table for two. "Where's Soo-ah, Sanha and Myungjun?" He curiously asked.
Bin quickly replied. "Ah, it's just the two of us." Mr. Ahn then eyed us, sending us a suspicious look.
"Are you two.."
"Yes, we're dating." Bin cut him off, quickly intertwining his hand with mine and showing it to Mr. Ahn. I slapped his arm as my cheeks burned from embarrassment.
"Oh! It's not much of a surprise." He chuckled as we asked, "What do you mean?"
"You what they say, from best friends to lovers?" Mr. Ahn explained, giving us a fatherly smile. Bin then smiled back in reply as I lowered my head in embarrassment.
"You must be hungry. Still the same order?" He asked as the both of us quickly nodded in reply with smiles on our faces.
"I'll be back in 15 minutes." He said, keeping his smile and walked away. "Son! We need the special chicken for a special couple!"
Now my face is a tomato. I turned to Bin and sent him a sharp glare. "Are you nuts? Why'd you have to tell him?" I shyly asked, hiding my face using his arm.
As always, he chuckled in reply. "He asked, so I needed to answer." He then pinched my cheeks after lowering his arm.
"But.. it's just.."
"You get flustered?" He finished the sentence for me as I shyly nodded in reply. "Aigoo. You're so cute." He smiled again, continuously pinching my cheeks.