Summer Of August || RYEJI

Chapter 26

July 26, 2021

I keep clenching my fist. I don't know what to do. I'm still bothered by the truth last day. So...Yeji lost her memories. Yeji has an amnesia and she couldn't even recognize me. Why?

"Stop the car," I commanded as we're about to pass by the bus stop.

Lia confusingly steps on the brake, "Why? I thought we're gonna have fun?" her right hand cups my cheek. I bit my lower lip and shifted my eyes at the bus stop. It's empty...

"You don't like loud surroundings. What do you expect in a bar?" I asked.

"So what are you gonna do in the bar alone? I'm your girlfriend Ryujin. If I can't stop you then I'll come with you." Lia took off her hand and started driving once again.

I need to see Sol. Mom told me that they used to hang out at the nearest bar around. I'm sure she's there...even Yeji. I've heard yesterday about the bar that's why I'm certain that I can see them there.

"Lia-"

"Why are you like that? Because you're back in your home you think you don't need me at all? How come you act like this here when you're on your knees in Boston?" she asked, sounding irritated. She keeps glancing at me with her sharp gaze.

"You want me on your knees always? That's that?" I sarcastically asked.

"As if you didn't depend your ass on me back there!" Lia accidentally hit the horn which quickly caught the attention of some people walking on the sidewalk.

"DRIVE CARELESSLY SO WE'LL END UP LIKE MY SISTER!" I yelled because of frustration, "I told you to just wait for me at home!"

"And what? Be stuck with your Mom whilst you're flirting with anyone else?!" she's always like this. She don't wanna lose.

I looked on the side. The air dropped dead. If I continue to answer back, this argument won't stop. Lia's not that type of person who will step on her own pride just for you.

"People does that...do you wanna act like a single person who's not committed to someone? You wanna put your butt off that bar to flirt around? Or maybe if I didn't insist to come with you, you'll get all that you ever wanted. You'll get shitty tattoos, drink whenever you want, play with your fucking guitar all the time, or face your sketchbook every single day!" she continued stating while tracing the way to the bar.

"It's on the left-"

"I know! I can see it on my phone, Ryu. Don't worry, I won't bring you elsewhere since you haven't shut your mouth about that bar!" Lia's tensing jaw can be seen here. I swallowed the lump on my throat before I could open my mouth.

"Sorry..." I said.

She didn't utter any word that's why I heavily breathed. My mind is messed up. I know it's troubling her. I shouldn't have yelled at her.

The car stops on a parking lot. I tried to unbuckle Lia's seatbelt but she hit my hand, "I'm sorry..." I says while looking at her.

"Let's go," she said before getting off the car on her own. I slapped my face and let out a heavy sigh when my hand runs down my chin.

I hopped out the car. I look up and there I can see the Spotlight ahead of the establishment. It's prolly the name of this bar and as I can see, this is a karaoke bar.

Lia suddenly pulled me by holding my hand.

"Hey! Couples? If so, come in, this is a gay bar that's perfect for you two!" a blonde haired girl, welcoming us before we could even step our feet inside.