IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before we start, here are some warnings / disclaimer -
Content involves very sensitive topics (Anxiety, Longing)
Scenarios, Role of Characters, and Plot are nothing but the writers' idea
- "even if a century pass by, it's always you i'm gonna choose."
Second Person's POV
"We're Over"
These two words lingered in his mind as he sat on the ground, blankly staring at nowhere. He was hopeless, he was devastated, he was in pain. But he knew it was his fault that he ended up in this state.
If only he knew, if only he would've known. It was always about competition, always about trophies, always about winning, it was always his reputation that mattered for him. Even hurting the one whom he didn't know he would care for so much.
Every night before he goes to sleep, he'd think about you. Together with the times you spent together, oh how he wished he could stop the never ending tape and rewind to the moment, to the moment you slipped away from him.
Because as soon as he saw you in front of him, hurt and disappointment was very evident in those E/C eyes of yours. And before he knew it, he had lost you, completely.
Mark Lee was ambitious, known to be cold-hearted, and is a heart breaker. Yet, you trusted him, even anointing him with your heart. But what happened? What had he done in the end? He broke it, ripping your poor, fragile, and weak heart.
He thought you were no different than the girls he had played with. He thought you liked him because of his fame, riches, smartness, and... maybe even handsomeness. But then when you started dating.
You proved him wrong.
You adored him for everything he'd done, you congratulated him when he accomplished something, either was it good or a bad one. You loved him to bits, but he was too late to realize all of the signs you've given.
Tears once again streamed from his bloodshot eyes. He awfully regretted the times he had cheated, lied, and ruined you. He had only realized all of the bad things he'd done to you now that you were no longer his.
Mark was completely lost without you by his side. He had come to realization that he loved you dearly, maybe even more than how much you've loved him. He was surely desperate to be with you once again.
He wanted to make it up to you, he wanted to improve, he wanted to be better, he wanted to change. And it was all for you.
~The Next Day~
"Well look who's here..." He hisses, eyes narrowing down at the young boy in front of him
"Taeyong hyung, please, I just want to-" Before he could even continue, the elder had cut him off
"You've done enough, alright? I don't want Y/N coming near you. She's hurt badly beacause of you! And the fact that you were her first love and that she loved you dearly is so unbelievable, even to me" Taeyong interrupts, his harsh glare preventing Mark from looking at him
"I'm her brother, and the fact that I couldn't even do anything about it made me feel so useless. If I knew you've had different plans for her, then I would've not introduced her to you in the first place" The older continued, hurting Mark in the process but the young one knew he deserved it
It was her older brother anyways, he knew just how Taeyong felt:
"Leave our property. You're no longer welcome to even step in this very household, you've hurt my sister more than enough" He concludes, now closing the door against Mark
The younger sighs, once again hopeless. He took his phone, turning it on as it showed a picture of the two of you in one of your dates. Rummaging through the contacts, he can only go to one person who was less angry at him.
He pressed the numbers' profile as it began ringing:
"Yeah, Mark hyung?" A soft, shallow voice asked
"Yeah, hey Hyuck" Mark greeted, now leaving your property
"So, what do you want?" The usual sassy ginger asks, seemingly annoyed
"I want to ask if I could come over..." He answers
"Fine, just be quick" Before the other one could reply, he had hang up
Mark then began to walk towards his car, going inside and turning the engine on as he drove towards the youngers' house.
~25 Minutes Later~
"So, why are you here anyways?" The full sun asked as soon as he opened the door for his hyung
"Isn't it obvious that I need help to get Y/N back?" Mark asked as Donghyuck narrowed his eyes at the older one, seemingly not believing anything he had just said
"For a playboy like you, no, it's not obvious. Plus, you really broke Y/N's heart and messed up big time. There's no way in hell you'll get back together with Y/N, you really hurt her" The ginger pointed out as they both went to the kitchen
"She accepted you in any way possible. Even though you cheated on her back? She forgave you and still loved you the same. The times when you lie to her about doing projects when you're actually hooking up with other girls? She did the same" Haechan adds, making Minhyung feel more guilty than before
"I know. I know I've hurt her plenty of times, but I really just can't stand it, I love her too much yet I only realize it now. And I was even an idiot to realize it so late" Mark grumbles, with the ginger agreeing, instead of helping the older boy feel better
"Everyone has been upset with you because of your 'childishness', as Jaehyun hyung addresses it. Especially Taeyong hyung, I mean he's Y/N's older brother so of course he'd be totally mad" Haechan says as Mark nodded
"I kind of figured. I went to their house earlier because I wanted to tell Y/N everything. But, Taeyong hyung had forbid me, preventing me to see her and even take a step inside their house" He says as the younger gave him a cup of hot coco
"Let me ask you this, do you really love her? Not because of how hot she looks, of how beautiful she is, but because she's herself?" Haechan asked and the older sighed
"I truly do. She's the first ever girl that have made me feel so many things I haven't in the past. She appreciated me and had been there for me in times where I needed someone to be there most. She was my angel, an angel who slipped off my fingers because of my carelessness..." Mark answers, making Haechan smile
"You sure she's the right one this time? Like, you really want to spend the rest of your lifeline with her?" He once again asks his hyung
"If it means having her, being able to love her and being with her for the rest of my life? Then, yes" It only took an answer for the sassy ginger to finally comply
"Well then, let's do this" Haechan says
~A Few Weeks Later~
"I'm going now" A muffled voice said, and within a few seconds, the door opens
Mark clears his throat, his grip around the guitar tightening:
"What the hell are you doing here?" You spat, eyes narrowing as soon as you closed the door
"Before you jump into conclusions, please hear me out-" You cut him off
"Is cheating behind my back, downgrading me, and hooking up with whores instead of doing 'projects' not enough? Do you really want me to kill myself?!" Range rises within you
"No, please. Look, all I'm asking for right now, is your time. After that, I'll leave you alone" Even if it hurt Mark to ignore you, he just wanted you to be happy again
You sighed in defeat. You knew arguing with him was going to be useless, especially since he's very stubborn:
"Alright, what do you want?" You asked, seeing a bit of relief in his eyes
"I want you to listen to everything that comes out of my mouth" He simply instructs, you rose a brow and fold your arms in front of your chest
"Okay, whatever. Do your thing. I don't have enough much time to waste" You said
After that, he began to strum his guitar, playing a very familiar tone:
"Girl I see it in your eyes you're disappointed
'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heart
I tore it apart
And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence
And no woman in the world deserves this
But here I am asking you for one more chance"
Your eyes widened as you stared in disbelief at his singing figure. You couldn't believe it. Here Mark Lee was. Your ex of a player, standing in front of your house, with nothing but a guitar in hand.
Singing One Direction's 'Gotta Be You':
"Can we fall, one more time?
Stop the tape and rewind
Oh and if you walk away I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you"
His falsettos were just as stunning as you remember them to be. Memories of when you used to be together had rung back. Memories you so want to forget:
"Now girl I hear it in your voice and how it trembles
When you speak to me I don't resemble, who I was
You've almost had enough
And your actions speak louder than words
And you're about to break from all you've heard
Don't be scared, I ain't going no where"
Knowing Mark, he didn't like listening to them. So it was surprising to see him here, playing the chords in his guitar as he sang a song from a band he wasn't fond of:
"I'll be here, by your side
No more fears, no more crying
But if you walk away
I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you"
The lyrics were piercing your heart, warming your insides up. Did he knew just how much the words of what he's currently singing, meant?:
"Oh girl, can we try one more, one more time?
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more time
I'll make it better
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more,
Can we try one more time to make it all better?"
Mark's face showed seriousness, yet his eyes showed nothing but pure sincerity. Full of promises to be exact. Yet you were scared, you feared that once you get back into his arms, you'll feel it once again. The pain, unbearable pain.
Your expression showed uncertainty. But Mark smiled at you:
"'Cause its gotta be you
Its gotta be you
Only you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you"
He ended, placing the guitar on a side as he placed his hands inside of his pockets:
"I know I've damaged you, badly. I know that I cheated on you, neglected you, and made your life miserable, ruining your beautiful being in the process. I never intended to, I regret every word nor action I've took to hurt you" He explains, while you stood there, bewildered
"But I want to make things right. I want to return all the good things you've given me, the love you've made me felt. I'd want to be able to be there for you, not for a stupid bet, a dumb dare. But because I am truly and madly, in love with you" Mark ended, with your eyes glossy
"How dare you?" You managed to let out, confusing Mark
"First, you break my heart and now, you'd come here to say you're in love with me? You're really confusing, you know that?" You blabbered
"I know, I'm sorry. But I just want you back" Mark pleads in desperation
"What would happen if I ever do get back with you?" You asked, still unsure of the idea
"I'd do anything in my command to give you the love and happiness you deserve. But I cannot do it if you wouldn't allow me" He says, and that left you to think
Think about it: Your older brother had forbid him from coming to your house, he came back anyway. Even though Mark hated a boy band you loved, he stood right in front of you, singing a song from them.
He also knew that you didn't want to see him, but he still came anyway. He knew he was going to get himself a lot of trouble as soon as your brother finds out that he's in front of you, in your house.
He risked many, many things. And to have what, in return? You, your love, your happiness. All he ever wants was you:
"Okay..." You breathed out, smiling a bit
Mark's eyes widened upon hearing your answer:
"Wait, what? really?" He asks as you rose a brow
"Why? You want me to take it back?" You then asked in a sarcastic manner
"N-no! Tha-that's not what I meant! I'm just really happy, I didn't expect you to answer me so, just... wow" He rambles as you chuckled
"Anyways, we'll talk about this more later. I have to go to work" As you began to walk, he then grabs your wirst
"I'll drive you there if you want" He suggests as you smiled, nodding in agreement
"Sure" You replied
You then began walking to his car:
"Let's just hope Taeyong and the others would eventually agree to this"
It's been you,
It had always been you.
So it's gotta be you.
~🎸🎈📙💘🍁The End🍁💘📙🎈🎸~
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