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"I love you!", Heeseung embraced her warmly,"I love you so much!"
Haewon's lips curled to form a smile.
Lee Heeseung, her crush liked her back ?
He pulled away from her warmth, squeezing her shoulders lightly.
His eyes sparkled with immense happiness,"Shall I confess to Sinyoung this way ?"
Her smile began to fade.
"Hmm...?",she gulped, thinking she might have misheard something.
"I heard from her friends...",he let out a soft chuckle," Sinyoung likes me back too. So, I am going to confess today at the rooftop.",he placed his hand over his chest taking in a long breath,"I am so nervous."
As if someone had smashed her heart into pieces. She was so deeply hurt.
"I am such a jerk best friend , isn't it ?", he pressed his lips together,"I am so sorry Haewon ! I wanted to tell you about this, once I became aware about Sinyoung's feelings for me."
She concealed her pain and sadness with a soft grin,"AYE. IT'S FINE ! I WOULD HAVE FOUND OUT ANY WAY ! I WAS LIKE... ARE YOU HIGH ? YOU LOVE ME ?", she chuckled.
Heeseung giggled,"For real...I was just practising since I am so nervous, right now."
"NOW COME ON ! Go ! She must be waiting for you.",she pushed him slightly.
He nodded,"I hope she says 'yes'. Oh my god. Bye~ I will tell you about it , later !"
She laughed with a nod waving at him.
His figure disappeared into the corridors as he walked upstairs trying to calm his heartbeats, while heading to the rooftop.
Haewon clutched the hem of her skirt with her eyes growing moist.
It has been eight years now since she began crushing over him but who knew her best friend , Heeseung would become her first ever love. Staying by his side, talking to him, fighting with him, laughing and crying with him; everything filled her with happiness and somehow ,she made it so obvious throughout these years but Heeseung never realised it.
Tears rolled down her cheeks.
She clutched the fabric over her chest, occasionally hitting over it.
It was hurting of course. The pain of unrequited love pierced her heart.
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Sunghoon leaned against the wall with his skate board on his hands.
"Seems like...",he mumbled softly,"...my new school got some drama ?"
"Park Sunghoon?"
He turned back hearing his name being called out.
"I am Mr.Kim , your homeroom teacher. Follow me.",he flashed a smile.
//CLASSROOM//
Haewon entered the class with her puffy eyes and flushed cheeks.
"Where were you, Haewon ?",Mr.Kim sighed.
She slowly lifted her gaze, causing her eyes to meet the new transfer student.
Breaking the eye contact , she replied," I had a stomach ache, Mr.Kim."
"Is that severe?"
She shook her head,"I am fine."
"Okay. Take your seat.",he nodded as she bowed and slipped into her seat.
"Okay so, students. He will be your new classmate. Please introduce yourself."
"Hello, I am Park Sunghoon.",he casually bowed to the class,"Treat me well."
"OH MY GOD. HE WILL BE THE FACE OF THE SCHOOL NOW."
"NAH. HEESEUNG IS STILL THE NUMBER 1."
"OH MY GOD. WATCH ME DATE HIM."
"SO HANDSOME."
"HE IS SO COOL."
Whispers filled the classroom.
"Sunghoon.",the teacher flashed a smile,"I give you the liberty to chose any seat you want."
The handsome boy moved his head indicating a nod, "I would like to sit...",he pointed to the seat next to Haewon,"There."
She glanced at him,"Heeseung sits here."
He placed his skate board on the desk and sat down ignoring her presence.
"I am talking to you."
He rested his head on the table , shutting his eyes.
She laughed in disbelief,"Are you dumb?"
He turned his head back to face her,"No but...",his deep gaze met hers,"Your crush definitely is."
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