Skool Luv Affair

Chapter 23

Chae Seon Ra

"Dong Wook... I am sorry but I don't like you that way. I love you but as a friend.", I say as these words break my heart.

"What? You don't? Do you like someone else?", he asks.

I thought we wouldn't have to talk about this anymore. But nope.

"No, I don't."

"You like that jerk, don't you? That is why you are rejecting me right? Do you even know how much I have had to go through because of you? How can you play with my feelings like this?"

"Look, I like no one at the moment and even if I did, you don't own me, I can be with whoever I like. Secondly, I am really sorry that I never realized you felt that way, maybe I was too ignorant and inconsiderate. I really didn't want to do this but I can't help how I feel, try to understand me."

"Understand you? You will go on a 4 AM drive with that jerk but won't even try to go out with me, someone who has always been there for you. What should I do so you reciprocate my feelings?", he says as he starts to shout.

"Watch your tone. I always considered you my friend, I do even now, and I care for you, a lot, but I just can't be with you if all I have is platonic love. It will always be platonic love."

"You don't care for me. You never did. I will make you mine someday, just wait and watch. I hope whoever you end up liking breaks your heart just the way you broke mine.", he says as he starts to leave.

I mean I get why he is angry and upset but he should know that his words hurt, a lot.

Am I really wrong in this? If I said yes, it would hurt him even more.

"So? You are leaving? Again?", I say as I grab his sleeve.

"I can't be around such a cold hearted and manipulative person. I think I deserve better.", he says as he yanks my hand away and leaves.

"You do deserve better.", I say in a whisper before he leaves but I don't think he heard.

Why did this happen? Why couldn't he have liked someone else? Congratulations to me for losing the same person once again. I didn't think his absence would hurt that much. We do love each other, but in different ways. Such a pity. The universe really hates me.

I walk towards my dorm so I can try to get some sleep. Tomorrow is an important day for me. We have to present the songs tomorrow; I might even have to explain the symbolism of my lyrics. I need to get myself together. Easier said than done. So much has happened these past days that I don't even know who I am or what I feel. Can time just stop?

As I enter the dorm, I see Taehyung and Eun Byeol laughing as they cook together. Good for them. I guess everyone deserves a happy ending, except me.

Next day

Chae Seon Ra

It has been such a hectic day. I don't think I even ate anything. The presentation went pretty well. We will get to know the feedback in three days. Phew, time to relax. I think I deserve the break.

We all decided to meet for dinner at this famous place nearby in celebration. I didn't see Taehyung and Dong Wook the entire day. This may be a blessing in disguise. But I think they would be there at the dinner.

The place smells and looks amazing. I already feel like I would have a great time.

Someone hugs me from behind. Ryujin.

"You're here!", she says.

"Of course! How's dating life?", I ask.

I never stop teasing her.