NOW OR NEVER | HwiTae

04

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It feels like the end of the world.

At least for Hwiyoung after that day.

Although he shouldn't have heard it, Taeyang was quite close to him, and he didn't mean to hear it as well himself. When it comes to Taeyang, he's starting to get curious and he's very aware of his personality.

That day was the wrong move. He shouldn't be listening to other people's conversation even if Taeyang was involved.

And see what happened to him.

"I already like someone."

Those statements are still playing in Hwiyoung's head, and he wishes he could stop them, but he couldn't do it.

Even if he tries to study and distracts himself by doing other things, that statement is still playing in his head and he has no memory of what he has learned as a result.

Who exactly is this "someone"?

Rowoon?

Possibly.

How he hopes it's not easy to guess who is that someone he's referring to.

"Yaaaah, I'm not even starting yet, and I can already see the finish line?" He mumbles bitterly as he stares aimlessly into the distance. "This is completely unfair!"

After that day, Hwiyoung is not doing well at all. He couldn't stop thinking about it even if he tried, and his Zuho hyung is trying to say the same thing to him, but in a more sugar coated sort of way so that he won't be hurt just by hearing him say it.

But it's too late now because Hwiyoung has already picked up on it. He heard it from Taeyang.

And he is truly thankful to his Zuho hyung for going out of his way to help him. Hwiyoung, on the other hand, has come to the realization that he has been bothering those around him for his own needs, and he has labeled himself as selfish because of it. Every single one of them is a student, and they are all preoccupied with their own lives and problems. Yet, here they are, helping him simply because he is a coward.

"Hwiyoung-ah!"

Hwiyoung was distracted from his deep thoughts by Zuho's voice, and he tilted his head to look at the older.

"Hyung."

The way Hwiyoung calls him made Zuho sigh because he knew what this kid was going through at the time. He doesn't appear to be in great shape either.

"Are you okay?"

"No, I'm not. Maybe some time." Hwiyoung then handed the older a coffee that he bought for him earlier. "I guess I should stop asking for a favor now." And he smiled bitterly.

Zuho nodded. "But please don't forget that I'm still willing to help you."

Hwiyoung let out a soft chuckle. "I know and I'm very thankful for that."

"So, what's your plan now? Will you stop just because he said he likes someone else?"

Hwiyoung shook his head, pouting. "I really don't know. Is it a good idea?"

"Do whatever you want."

"I want to be close to him, but as you know, I lack the confidence to do so. I'm stupid, and I'm well aware of it. What should I do? I don't know, aside from giving up." Hwiyoung said, looking confused. This is his first time liking someone this much and usually, he is confident about it.