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❝ This will go away over time ❞
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Heejin nodded before biting her lip. She picked at her nailed, glancing at him through her eyelashes.
"Did you... um-" She licked her lips, pursed them slightly. "Did you love her?"
Jaemin turned his head. "Nari?"
"Yes, Nari... did you love her?" Heejin's eyes widened, cursing herself internally. Heejin placed her hand over her mouth, immediately regretted her decision.
"I- you don't have to answer that. That was inconsiderate of me." She played with her fingers as they walked through the halls.
Jaemin chuckled, placing his hand on her shoulder. "It's okay, Heejin."
She nodded and forced a smile, instantly relaxed under his touch. At the same time, she felt as if she did something the wrong. She scanned his expression as he stared into space. She bit the inside of her cheek nervously. 'Why are you so nervous? It's not as if this involved you...' She thought, scolding herself for feeling nervous.
"I don't think I've never been in love, and even if I did, I know I didn't love her... like he did." Jaemin chuckled, a bitter smile appearing on his face. Heejin's face softened, frowning a bit. Her heart hurt for him, wanting him to smile brightly again. She wanted to ask who Nari loved, but she knew enough then to pry into someone else's life.
"Why'd you ask?" Heejin scratched the back of her head awkwardly.
"Just a thought...?" She asked, lifting her brows in an unsure manner. "I hope someday that you will find someone who will make you happy."
Heejin glanced at him, a reassuring smile placed on her lip. Jaemin turned to her, feeling a smile form on his lips. His eyes trailed from her lips to her eyes, feeling his chest warm-up and pulse start to race.
"Yeah, I hope I do too..." Jaemin trailed off as he continued to stare at her. He gulped, unable to take his eyes off her.
In Jaemin's eyes, it felt like time had slowed for him, and the light from the window behind her illuminated behind her, making it seem as if she was glowing. Her dark hair turned a lighter brown in the lighting, and the few pieces of it fell delicately over the frame of her face, slightly falling as she tilted her head.
Her dark brown eyes peered into his, swirls of sadness and worry mixed in them. Her eyebrows smashed together, lifting in question. His eyes trailed down to her lips, watching it press in a thin line.
"Jaemin? Are you okay?" Heejin asked, leaning closer as she waved her hand in front of his face. He shook his head, blinking back before nodding.
"Yeah, sorry." Jaemin smiled sheepishly. Heejin patted his shoulder before walking on, with Jaemin following slightly behind her. He hit his chest, trying to calm the heretic beating of his heart.
