Over You

Chapter 21

After the science fair we Immediately went to the gym, we have 1 week preparation to do before the interschool. I was busy putting up my kneepads on when I notice Chipmunk wasn't there, we went here together but now, she's nowhere to be found. I went to the storage room to get the equipment needed for the practice. I open the door of the room and to my surprise Chipmunk was there, she looked so surprise too.

"what are you doing here?" I asked, as I get inside the room to grab the wheeled volleyball trolley

"Isn't obvious? I'll get the equipment" she rolled her eyes playfully.

"oowww, okay" I answered shortly. I was about to walked when she spoke

"Chu, are you avoiding me?" her voice is quivering. I looked at Chaeng and I can see she's surpressing herself to cry.

"what an Incredulous imagination is that Chipmunk, why did you say so?" I walked towards her and patted her head. She hug me.

"because you seem so distant after we had our slumber party. Did I do something wrong? " I patted her back because she's now crying.

"ssshhhhhh, why would I do that? Stop crying okay? And no you didn't. Let's go now, we have many things to get back. And coach is already here" I said as I console her to stop crying. She nod and broke the hug wiping her tears away. I won't deny the fact that I did distant myself from her after the slumber party, I was hurt and knowing that their communication with her "crush" is going well, It didn't escape the fact that I'm really hurt and I like her. I know I must fight for her but, knowing she like the girl. What's the value of fighting for her when you know you'll end up as a loser, because the she's the one chooses whom she wants to love. And that not even me.

Jennie clapped indicating that we need to gather up for warm up. We made a circle and start stretching from head to toe. After the stretching of individual we proceed to by pair which is my partner is Jennie. I wonder what's with her today, because she's smiling from ear to ear just this morning. Don't get me wrong but it's very unusual for her to smile during practices, usually she's this serious and focus, she barely, no, she doesn't smile on practices.

"hey, what with you today? Are you sick?" I put my hand on her forehead to check if she's sick, but she's in her normal temperature. She shoo's my hand.

"of course not, why?" she's still smiling. okay this creeping me out, she's really not in herself today. We sat down on the floor.

"you look so happy, and it's my first time seeing you smiling during practice, it's creeping me out Jendeuk. " I said while helping her to stretch her legs using my feet. She furrowed her brows "Don't get me wrong, I'm happy seeing you happy but, should we get you checked because maybe your suffering from hormonal imbalance"

"Silly! I'm just happy that we won in our project. After the sleepless nights and stresss, it paid off" it's evident on her voice that she's really in a good mood. Not to brag but she always won during science fair, but she's not like this. I think there's more to it, but I don't wanna invade her privacy and I trust her. I knew if there is really going on she'll tell me, because that's we are since then.

The practice went well, and our coaches keep praising us because they said they can see us the determination in each one of us. I stayed in the bleachers for a while, I waited for my teammates to leave before taking my shower. Jennie went home hurriedly she didn't even took a shower first, she said she'll just take a bath in their house, there's really something with her. And my other friends took shower first because they have something important to do.

When I know I'm all alone, I went to the shower room but before I could go inside, I hear this very familiar angelic voice that I really like to hear. By hearing her singing I know she's singing her heart out.

When I find myself in times of trouble mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, Let it be

I went slowly step inside to see the woman who owns the beautiful voice. I lean my back at the door watching her sing, she didn't notice I'm watching her because her eyes are close. I think she's done taking a bath because she's wearing a jeans and a crop top and a pair of sneakers.

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

She open her eyes "omayghad you startle me!" she exclaim when she sees me by the mirror.

I let out a smirk and went to lavatory to wash my hands."I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm no mother Mary, and I'm standing at your back. I don't have wisdom to tell you, but food is enough to brighten up your darkness right?" she giggle, well her giggle were more beautiful to hear.

"Silly! By the way how long have you been there standing?" she asked while putting some powder in her face

"not long enough, when I hear you started singing. Do you have errands to do?" I said while glancing her by the mirror. She's applying lipstick now, and pink lipstick suits her very well.

"yeah, actually I have a date today and I'm a little bit nervous since it's my first time being on a date" she shyly said.

I felt a pang in my heart, I clenched my jaw to surpress my tears. "oww, wow! Don't be nervous I know you can pull it off" I said.

"Thank you Chu" she went to hug me but I stopped her

"Don't chipmunk, I'm stinky and haven't done my shower yet. I dont wanna be the reason to ruin your smell"

"you're funny! you smell good even you're sweating chu! And I can guarantee you that because I like your scent" she said. Smiling. What? She liked it? Did I hear it right? But I did right? I can feel my face are heating up so I bow my head so she can't see it. I went to one of the cubicle so I can hide my face, leaving Chaeng dumbfounded. I smile When it replays in my head but it vanished immediately when I remember that she have a date.

"Chu, I'll be going now" She said. And I just hum in response. When I no longer hear her presence, I open the shower and the water splashes in my face and that's when I let out my tears that I've been holding on.

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I MISS JISOO!! 😞 Ilang araw ng walang paramdam nars.