Daggers in our Heart

Fortieth

Warning: Matured Content

Fourthieth

"For how long will your trip last again?" Krist asked the moment he made a turn to drop me right in front of our company where everyone agreed to meet.

"Just two days, I'll be home maybe tommorow at around 8 pm or a bit later? I'll update you, don't worry" I assured him smiling so wide.

When the car stopped, I didn't get off immediately. I just stared at Krist while still wearing my smiles that made him stare back and do the same.

"Thank you" I sincerely whispered, just enough for him to hear it. Driving me here today is not the only reason why I thanked him. It's a gratitude for everything that he did to me. There's no point in mentioning all, the day won't end if I did.

"Why is that one sounding so different from the others?" He asked with the tone of teasing and I just chuckled as I remained staring at him.

For some reasons, I don't feel like getting off of this car. I don't know why I suddenly feel the urge to stare at Krist as if this will be the last.

"Stop staring like that or I'll think that you're already catching feelings for me" he laughed upon saying that as he remove his gaze on me, glancing it in front.

"Hmm.. will you wait for that?" I asked that made him give back his glance on me.

If he'll wait, then I can guarantee.

"At this point, I won't take that as a real offer. Ask me again next time once you're finally recovered" he answered smiling a bit and I just nodded as a response.

He's really something. I love the way how he accept things and how he follow the right process in everything, not rushing me.

Yes Krist. Once I finally recovered, I will surely go to you this time. There's no running back nor turning my head. I will go straight to you.

"Krist, can you give me a hug?" I asked and without even asking why, he opened his arms widely and I immediately hugged at him.

"Oi?! Why do I feel like you're bidding a permanent goodbye to me, huh?" He asked in between our hugs. It's a tight one that lasted for half a minute.

"Alright, I'll get off now. Thank you!!" I cheerfully giggled as I opened the door to finally got off.

"Nine.." he called even before I can close the door ".. take care and don't take that long" he continued meaningfully. I just gave him a nod, not having words to answer him.

I feel normal. No heavy feelings yet no happiness. It feels normal and light. It feels balanced.

As I walk nearing the company's entrance, someone suddenly walk beside me, catching my pace. Glancing at whomever it is, I saw Joong having his eyesight straight to the path we're taking. When he noticed that I'm staring weirdly at him, he stared back and smiled a bit, showing me his eye smiles.

Fuck.

Better stop right there Nine. You're feeling normal and that should be enough. No need to entertain whatever it is that Joong is doing. He's with Bianka, that's on period. That smile is a friendly smile.

And yesterday? Don't be too affected in Gun's teasing, Joong's chats and Joong's post. Oh come on!! That's just normal things!! How can you know about this trip without Joong's chats?