traitor

044 | spring is here

[sunghoon pov]

the sun started to set slower. the weather started to get warmed. the cherry blossoms outside started to bloom into pretty pink petals.

spring was coming.

i received a text from sora,

sora!
do you want to meet up i finished all my assignments
the boys are at practice till midnight

me
im busy now since you asked

sora!
zzz

me
i just finished practice .. meet @ the coffee house?

i walked to 'the coffee house' and saw sora from outside the cafe. i came in receiving a ring against the door and tapped her shoulder.

she saw me and tossed something my way, "woah relax" i said catching something against my chest.

"i'm allergic to strawberries" she said, i looked at what was in my hand.

"ungrateful for strawberries" i muttered. i looked at the bread again, "hey- this is blueberry,"

"i gave it to sujin but i felt bad so i bought another one" she said, seeming uninterested as she looked at the menu.

i scoffed and followed next to her to order my drink. after ordering we got seated, it came out quickly since it wasn't as busy during the night time.

she ordered matcha milk and i had a iced macchiato. she stirred her drink around and took a sip.

"so how are you holding up" i glanced at her.

she huffed, "better. the doctor said i don't need to use the crutches anymore and i just need to wear the leg brace since it's healing, but i still have to keep my weight off it and drink the 300 medications he prescribed." she said stared at her drink.

"mhm, that's good" i nodded awkwardly.

her eyes were sad, she was distract. that look she wears, something was hurting her.

"by the way, why are you so afraid of being seen with me at school?" i asked.

she didn't seem surprised by my question, "the kids don't like me at school. if they see me with you, they'll talk badly about you too. and you as a trainee, i don't want to affect you like i did to him." she played with her straw.

i reached over and pulled down on her dark green hood she had over her head, covering her eyes, "don't be silly. you watch too many dramas" i laughed.

she pulled my hand away, "i can make them hate you with just a wave at me! i'm just being nice" she bickered back at me.

"ok ok," i chuckled.

we sat there and stayed fairly quiet. i didn't mind the silence. it was calming, until i made a comment about her and we started going back and fourth. i think i have a headache now from all her mean comments she made at me, maybe i made a mistake meeting up with her.

"it's 11:39, don't you need to get back home now" she yawned.

i folded my arms, "you seem more tired than me,"

she rubbed her eyes, "yea, my eyes are hurting from staring at you for too long. you're an eye sore" she stuck her tongue out.

"hey—" she cut me off and ran away

i greeted goodnight to the counter lady and walked out, sora stood out front and look up at the sky.

i shoved my hands in my jacket, "hmm did you know the stars shine brighter when spring is near?"

"my mom passed away around this time. when she passed, all the trees and flowers was starting to bloom. it was like she gave her life away, for them to have theirs" i smiled.

"they miss us like we do" i smiled at her words.

"look it's a wishing star, make a wish" i closed my eyes putting my hands together.

"i wish for things to just go back to normal" she sighed.

i opened my eyes and turned to her, taken back by what she wished for. i guess my look of sympathy began to make her eyes glossy.

"wait what, dont cry!" i said panically.

i covered her eyes with my sleeves, "ahh sora stop crying!!" i looked around frantically.

"people are going to think i did something to you" i whispered.

she didn't respond but she didn't move back.

her eyes fluttered against my sleeves, "don't look at me!" she covered her face with her arm.

i smiled cheekily, "man up sora! you got this!"

she wiped her eyes with her sleeves, "you couldn't heal because you kept pretending you weren't hurt. you are strong enough to face it all. even if it doesn't feel like it right now." i pressed my lips together.

i wish for you to find your happiness again.

[haruto pov]

i walked back from the convenient store after picking up food for some of the guys.

walking back i heard bickering in the silent night. i blinked a few times trying to read out the familiar figure in the dark. the boy patted her head out his hands around her face, playfully squishing it.

i saw the reflection of the faces from the light posts down the streets. i slowly backed away clenching the bag in my hand.

was that the really boy that jeongwoo mentioned with doyoung? i heard them quietly talk about someone and sora as i passed the kitchen but stopped when they saw me.

i went behind a wall and leaned against it. with all the body weight i've felt for the past weeks. i felt weak and tired. i couldn't tell anyone or talk about this to anyone anymore.

was that the same boy from the hospital?

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hellooo,, it's been so long since an update no? haha i'm so sorry! i've been writing once in awhile but school has been keeping me busy to update. i will try to update when i can but tysm for all your fun comments and reads!!