The Art Of Giving Up || jihan ✔

Art

"Hey, Hannie! i cooked your favourite food." Jisoo shouted from the kitchen while preparing the short ribs he had cooked for Jeonghan.

Jeonghan came running, only wearing a towel on his waist. His hair was damp and it was too obvious that he just got out of the shower. Jisoo gulped every saliva left in his mouth when he saw Jeonghan's naked torso. Before he could even do anything that would make him cross the line, he quickly looked away and focused on preparing the food.

"short ribs? It's not even my birthday!" Jeonghan scratched his head and sat on the empty seat next to Jisoo.

Even though he was only wearing a towel, he didn't mind. He was in his house and Jisoo is his friend so he felt safe.

Jisoo's heart was beating fast, he felt his face hot. Knowing that Jeonghan was only wearing a towel after shower made him panic inside.

Jisoo and Jeonghan had been living together for almost four years already. They have their own separate rooms and they share paying the rent. Jisoo didn't mind, as long as he was beside Jeonghan, everything would be okay.

"does it really have to be your birthday?" Jisoo finally placed the pot on the sink and sat beside Jeonghan who was already happy eating the food that Jisoo made for him.

"is it good?" Jisoo asked that earned him a happy nod from Jeonghan.

Jisoo couldn't help but smile at the male beside him. He wanted to embrace him, lock him in his arms and never let go. He wanted to kiss him, appreciate every flaw that Jeonghan got. Jisoo wanted to shout that he loves Jeonghan from the bottom of his heart. Not as a friend, but as someone even more special.

Jisoo wanted more. But sadly, he was just a friend in Jeonghan's eyes. A bestfriend whom he treats like a family member.

"are you going somewhere? you don't have saturday classes." Jisoo asked.

"no, I have a date." Jeonghan flashed a smile that made Jisoo's heart sank.

"a date?" softly asked, not even sparing a glance at Jeonghan. If he does, he might burst into tears and finally confess his love and that would likely end their friendship.

"with whom?" Jisoo finally looked at Jeonghan who giggled at the thought of his date.

Somewhere deep inside Jisoo, wished that it was him rather than someone else. He wished that he had Jeonghan's love and attention. He wished that it was him holding Jeonghan's hand. He wished that he was the reason behind Jeonghan's smile.

Because to Jisoo, Jeonghan was his everything and nd no one could replace him.

It will be Jeonghan and only him.

Jeonghan giggled "his name is Mingyu, he's a sophomore." he rested his head on Jisoo's shoulder and imagined on what would his date turn out like.

"i didn't know you were into younger guys." Jisoo joked that earned him a good laugh from Jeonghan.

"i was kinda surprised either, but he's a good guy. So don't nag at me." Jeonghan pouted. Jisoo only nodded his head in response that made Jeonghan jump from his seat and hug Jisoo.

"thank you! thank you Jisoo-ya! I promise it's just a date, nothing bad will happen to me." Jeonghan hugged Jisoo tightly, not wanting to let go.

Although Jisoo was hurting inside, he forced a smile. The happiness written all over Jeonghan's face makes him want to forget all of the pain he felt inside. Jisoo was happy that his first love was happy, even though it was not because of him. It sting, it shattered him to the core. but it didn't matter.

Because Jisoo is willing to risk everything, as long as he sees Jeonghan smiling and happy.