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"Sinyoung. Why did you lie to me ?", Heeseung's gaze met hers.
"I-I just wanted to see if you will be jealous or not !"
"What-",he heaved a sigh, pulling her into a hug,"I like you, okay? Of course I would be jealous if someone else tries to be close to you."
She pulled away from his embrace with a nod,"I am going for cheerleading practise! I am their leader, this time !"
"Really?",he chuckled pinching her cheek,"Good luck."
She nodded once again, rushing towards the indoor stadium.
Heeseung fidgeted with his fingers , lowering his gaze.
"I see no affection in her eyes when she looks at me. Does she really like me?"
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"ACK!",Haewon lost her balance as she rode the skateboard,"SUNGHOON! I WILL FALL- HELP! OH MY GOD-"
He casually held her hand,"Stop being dramatic, you literally didn't even move 10 cm-"
"BWHAHAHA."
"Idiot.",he heaved a sigh and stood on his skate board to demonstrate,"See, put your weight forward...a little...okay? Like this..."
Haewon seriously scanned his leg movement and followed,"Why am I not moving forward-"
"Put more weight . You need to balance both the sides."
She blinked looking at him.
"What?"
She spoke flashing an awkward smile,"Can we eat something first?",not waiting for his reply, she continued,"Of course , we should!",she grabbed his hand dragging him towards the nearby food stall.
Sunghoon got hold of his skateboard and let out a soft laughter as he followed her.
His lips formed a smile as he gazed at their linked hands.
"Will you join the cheerleading team ?",he questioned.
"Eh- I will look like a donkey."
"What-",he paused and turned her body towards him,"Give it a try."
"But-"
"No buts. It will suit you."
Her lips curled to form a smile,"REALLY? YOU THINK SO?"
He hummed with a reassuring smile.
"Okay ! I will give it a try...",she giggled holding a corn dog and handed another to him.
Both of them made eye contact, exchanging smiles.
"There's some sauce near your lips.",he wiped his thumb near her mouth.
Heeseung stood at a distance gazing at them, gripping the strawberry milk which he had brought for her .
He wanted to apologise for being rude earlier to both her and Sunghoon.
"Did you replace me...",he gulped sensing a knot on his throat,"Kang Haewon..."
He tried his best to not tear up. He missed being with her. He missed her so much.
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Haewon was returning home holding her skateboard close to her chest.
She felt a sudden grip on her arms and the next moment she was pinned against the wall.
She gasped punching into the air,"HEY . I AM BROKE. DON'T KIDNAP ME !"
"I am not a kidnapper.",the handsome boy sighed.
She opened her eyes, blinking at the unfamiliar guy,"ARE YOU..."
"Did Sunghoon tell you about me?"
"A PERVERT ! ACK!",she hit him on his chest repeatedly,"Wait- Sunghoon?",she paused.
He groaned in pain , taking a step away,"Aren't you too strong?"
"How do you know Sunghoon? YOU STALKER!",she hit him with her backpack.
He raised his voice,"STOP! I AM HIS BROTHER!",he tried his best to defend her attacks.
"His brother...?", she gasped.
"Yes.",heaving a sigh of relief, he let his gaze meet hers,"Call me Jake."