One Shots // Bae Rona x Joo Seokhoon ✨💫🌃

S3 Bittersweet Wishes (14.3)

"The touch of the season that passed by just like that
It slipped the scent of a moment into my hands
I stop in front of you, who is right in front of me
I'm okay, Not okay."

3 years passed by in a flash, numerous seasons and events have took place since.

Seokhoon could feel the tears pool in his eyes, tearing his gaze away from the sapphire on her finger. He grips his hands and convinces himself to snap out of it.

After much deliberation, he suddenly jolts up from the couch inevitably taking all the attention of the group.

'What's wrong Seokhoon ah? Is there something wrong?'

Minhyuk asks obliviously as he glances at the other male with his wide eyes.

Flustered at all the attention, Seokhoon's eyes slightly tremble. As he scans the whole place, his gaze ends up on the female who had been looking at him with her hazel orbs.

Clearing his throat, Seokhoon replies with a shaky and hoarse voice whilst trying to avoid eye contact with the others.

'No.... I just need some fresh air. If you'll excuse me for a minute.'

Without much said, the dashing pianist walks away from the living room and ends up on the balcony of the penthouse.

The night breeze greets him as he adjusts his long sleeve black polo shirt. It was indeed a cold and silent night.

As he leans on the railing, he could only look down at the small lights of Seoul that twinkled and shined.

It was such a romantic and picturesque view. A place dizzyingly high but still filled enough with the ambience of romance and sentimental emotions.

But what he felt was far from being amazed or sentimental. In fact, Seokhoon had came to the balcony to let out the suffocating feeling that buried itself deep on his heart.

'Are you okay?'

Jumping slightly at the sudden voice, Seokhoon turns around and completely freezes at the sight of the new comer.

'Rona yah..... Yeah, I'm fine
Just needed some fresh air.'

The beautiful brunette smiles and nods as she joins the male and stands beside him gazing down at the bright night of the city.

'It's been such a long time since we last saw each other.... It's odd how we finally meet again physically here in Seoul..... The place where it all started.'

Seokhoon nods and chuckles at her remark, replying soon with his low voice.

'It's because your either too busy or my schedules always overlap with yours. That's why we couldn't meet each other that much.'

Chuckling and nodding in agreement, Rona grins as she reaches in her bag and takes out a cream envelope.

Hesitantly, she hands it to him from the side with a slight smile on her face.

' Here..... I wanted you to have the first copy. '

Confused, Seokhoon took the envelope and opens it up only to feel the suffocating feeling of his heart tighten completely.

Nevertheless, he plasters on a forced and fake smile. Looking up at the female who glances at him with her hopeful eyes. Seokhoon nods and smiles sweetly.

'Well.. Well, I'm honored to be the first recipient of your wedding invitation..... Thanks Rona yah.... Anyway, does he treat you well?'

Internally, he was already slapping his mouth for asking that. Knowing that he would be hurt by her answer anyways.

Rona turns back to the view and nods with a relieved smile.

' Yes, YoonOh is nice and he treats me well so you don't need to worry. I'm sure you'll both get along quite well.'

'Get along quite well?' The thought lingers on Seokhoon's mind.

Internally he spoke to himself.

'I don't think I can even do that.... I still long and wait for you Rona yah. Although I may be a little too late now.'

As the thick and tensed silence took over, Rona turns and looks at the male. He was out of it... In deep thought and distracted?

Breathing in and out, Rona steps forward and takes both of his hands in hers.

He was startled, as he looks down on the female and onto their interconnected hands.

The familiar feeling of warmth and all his affections surged from his whole being.

'I know it's been hell for you.... But I wanted to tell you this before we go our seperate ways again. It wasn't and never will be your fault.

Please let it go Seokhoon ah, you deserve a happy life.

Start over and go find your happiness.... That's my greatest wish. '

With the new batch of tears threatening to prick his eyes, Seokhoon collects all of his confidence and looks down at the female he still longs for.

' How could she possibly ask me to find happiness?

My happiness is her....but I guess it's fair to say It's partly my fault since I chickened out.'

Sighing, Seokhoon plasters on a fake smile and tightens their hands together with a reassuring gaze. He gently nods and whispers a silent 'I promise, I will' to the female.

'Did I disturb something?'

A male voice destroys their tender and friendly moment, Rona turns and smiles brightly. Letting go of their hands, she walks towards the tall male who stood by the doorway.

'YoonOh yah, you should have told me that you were coming today.'

The male grins at Rona and wraps his arms around her. Turning his attention to Seokhoon, he nods and gives him a friendly smile.

'It's been a while Seokhoon ssi....'

As Seokhoon observes the scene in front of him, he could only force a smile and greet the man in front of him.

His heart had fluttered as he gazes at the female who smiled and greeted her fiancée but at the same time the bitterness and longing lingers.

"Nothing, Nothing
It's not like one's hearts and feelings
The same gaze but different hearts/ feelings
It's so sweet and bitter"