Cherry | K.TH

chapter twenty two

c h e r r y

"Is it going to hurt?" I asked with squinted eyes. I was sitting and showing my naked hip to Tae. He had black gloves on and long scary pen with a pointy end. I never liked doing the vaccine, blood tests and even this!

He chuckled, wiping my hip with a wet tissue, once more. Placing the pen down, he held my hand in a reassuring matter that I loved so much.

"Talk to me, think about me, look at me. Do that and I'm sure you will not feel any pain." I sighed, gathering all my courage as I nodded.

As soon I nodded, he put the pointy pen on my skin as I almost pushed him away from me. I'm not a crybaby anymore, I should bare this pain. How am I going to react when I'm going to be in labour?

The session went really fast since I wanted a small one and not so detailed. Tae checked on me like every 5 seconds. I was scared that he'll ruin it since he was looking at me. I misunderstood him because he's a professional tattoo artist.

I thanked him, grabbing the mirror that was beside me. Placing it right on top of my hip, I was smiling and admiring it. It was so beautifully done, simple and elegant.

"It wasn't so bad," I said shyly, mostly embarrassed that I was acting like a baby few minutes ago.

"You see, it was just simple. I swear you were about to cry," He teased me. He took his gloves off and tossing it in the trash can. I punched him playfully on the am as I helped him organize his work place.

I stepped out of the small room and going to the entrance with Tae along my side. I wasn't sure if he had any work today, my mind was saying to ask him out, not on a date, but I would totally want it.

Loren, with a cheeky smile and walked around the counter to come in front of me. He side hugged me as I return the hug. I like this guy, he's so nice and comfortable to talk to.

"Let me see that masterpiece," He impatiently asked me, leaning on the counter while playing with his pen that was dancing between his fingers.

I was about to lift up my shirt to show it to him, but Tae grabbed my arm shoving it in his own jeans pocket. I couldn't retrieve my own hand nor show my first ever tattoo to his friend that ask kindly to me.

"It's seem that my jealous baby doesn't want you to show it to me. Next time when he's not around you'll show it," He laughingly said.

"There's no next time. Let's just go, Cherry," He said with a fake smile. I waved goodbye to Loren, as I'm being dragged out of his own shop.

When we were outside, he didn't let go of me nor I wanted him to let go. I went closer to him, looking up to see him. Just thinking that he was jealous makes me feel all tingly inside.

I sighed, grabbing his attention. He eyes me up and down, before letting go of my poor wrist. I stare down at my hand, still feeling his cold touch. I had the chance to see his feet that was huge compared to mine.

We were standing here for a while now, and it's getting boring. He's not going to say anything so I better leave and start studying for the upcoming exams. Also, practice my dance.

I took a step forward, looking back at him. "I'm going to go," I murmured when he gave me a cold stare that made me go almost silent.

"Why?" He asked me with no expression. I chuckle silently as I shrugged.

"I have nothing to do, and today is my free time, I should probably go study in peace with nothing going on my mind. And you know my performance, I have to practice that too."

He nodded at everything I said. Thats what I didn't like. I wanted him to stop me and bring me along with him in whatever place he wants to go. But it seems that he's going to let me go. Fuck him. Nothing can go the way I want to.

I hate those k-dramas that gave me high standards about bad boys.

"Okay, that's a lot. I'll see you at Uni then, bye," He simply said, going away from me. He didn't wait for me to say goodbye too. I was left alone in the parking lot.

Now I have to take the bus.

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It was almost 10 pm. I was still going through my notes and keep studying the same thing. I should probably take a break. This is way too much for one day, that's what my little brother would say.

I drop my pen, letting it fall down on the floor. Pulling myself away from the chair, I made my way to the kitchen. My house didn't had any lights on, which make my living room the scariest room of all. I don't go there at night because of that.

I switch the lights on, putting the kettle on to make some hot green tea. While the water was boiling, I open the fridge to see if there's anything I could eat. There were only cake and macaroons. That doesn't fit with freaking green tea.

No food for tonight, I guess.

The kettle made a low pitch sound indicating that the water was ready and I could finally prepare the tea. After making my tea, I went upstairs to my room.

I sat once again on my chair, pulling it towards the window. Placing my cup on the table beside me, I pull the curtains to each side to get a better view. It was raining outside, and I love watching the rain.

The street lights were on and the close convenience store was still open with full light. My road was the most calmest and aesthetic when it rains. I just love it here, why didn't I even stay here and go with Sehun's stupid smelly apartment?

Taking a sip of my tea as I open slightly the window. I closed my eyes just to listen the beautiful sound effect. This is so wonderful, I wish I could dance in the rain. I'll just get sick at the end.

Suddenly, I heard a rock being thrown at my window. I almost threw my cup and just yell at the person who just disturb me. I look out, opening my window to the fullest and not caring that the rain is coming in my room.

"What's your problem? You didn't find any other place to aim? And why me out of all houses? Is it too pretty that you want to ruin it? Hey! Talk!" I screamed loudly as possible, but the man just smiled and waving at me to come down.

That's when I realized that it was Tae. He's just standing, getting all wet. Is he out of his mind?

I ran downstairs, not caring about my open window. I didn't dare to look at the living room, and just went straight to open the front door. I forgot that I was wearing my pyjamas and the rain just flooded in the house.

Tae jogged towards me, with an extra jacket that was on his left arm. Standing there, staring at me with his thick eyelashes that was dripping drops of rain, he was ethereal.

He grabbed my arm, putting the jacket on me. He did that forcefully, to be precise. And the next thing that he did was so surprising of him to do it. He dragged us in the rain, holding me by the waist like he didn't want to let go of me.

We were in a position where a couple would dance on a romantic song on a wedding day. I just love it. My arms wrapped around his neck as I stare at him with love and care. But his didn't really showed anything, I wish he could send me a signal that he likes me.

Even a tiny bit.