Juncture (A HaruYoung & JeongKyu Fanfiction)

Chapter 17

Doyoung had been upset for days, specially after the sudden kiss from Haruto. It showed in his face, eyes and gestures that he expected something, some sort of confirmation or at least clarity from Haruto. Being a mature, sensible 29 years old person, Haruto clearly saw through Doyoung's eyes; however, he didn't say anything. Doyoung just broke up, it was too soon for him to have someone else.

The lack of a proper reason aside from- 'I did it to help you' left Doyoung somewhat angry. He acted cold towards the Japanese, talked less. He wanted to avoid Haruto at first, but he knew it wouldn't work. So he settled with the next best way he knew- growing distant. It pained Haruto as well, but he came to save Doyoung, not to make love with him.

Because he knew, Doyoung belonged to the Haruto he replaced.

Doyoung didn't even have to try that hard, Haruto was getting busy with the olympiad preparations, so they barely talked over texts. And even if Haruto wanted to, Doyoung's replies were short, with almost no impact. The only time they talked was during school time, and the time Haruto walked him home.

That day, though, Haruto had to stay back, for a brief discussion with the head of the physics department of their school. For him, it was unnecessary. But he didn't wanna disclose his actual age and capacity, so, he played along when Jeongwoo told him about it. And clearly stated to Doyoung not to take any detour on the way. He must reach home straight and text Haruto. Doyoung didn't get the fuss about it, but agreed.

Honestly, Haruto confused him. They were friends, yes, best friends, cool. They adored each other, that's true as well. But no friend does what Haruto did, no friend worries about the other this much! No friend makes the other feel the way Doyoung felt, no friend makes the other wanna kiss him again!

Suddenly Doyoung felt so happy that he never once kissed his ex girlfriend. The one that took his first kiss- surprisingly, was Haruto.

Why would it make him smile shyly??

Doyoung shook his head and composed himself. Haruto was doing it out of affection, he shouldn't take it as something else! He shouldn't exploit the uniqueness of their friendship. He must respect it, listen to Haruto and go home straight.

But oh Lord! Someone was waiting for him. And that someone's face gave him the creeps. It was Choi Hyeri, standing with the fake innocence on her face.

"Hi." She called Doyoung in a soft voice, "Do you have a minute?"

Doyoung was frowning. What was her intention?

"Doyoung?" She called again, patting Doyoung on the arm. Doyoung moved ever so slightly, so that her palm wasn't touching his skin. The girl realized, but ignored it.

"What do you want?" Doyoung spoke annoyingly.

"I just wanna talk to you..." She almost whispered. As if she were ashamed! Guilty!

"I have nothing to talk to." Doyoung coldly replied. The girl chuckled, "Oh really? You used to love talking to me once."

"That's in the past. Things have changed now."

"Have they?" The girl scooted closer to Doyoung, looking at him in the eyes by tiptoeing. Doyoung stepped away again.

"It's clear that you're angry with me." She sighed. Doyoung clenched his jaw tight.

"But can we please talk, I-"

"Like I told you, I don't wanna talk to you." Doyoung sternly replied.

"But I wanna apologize!" She was louder, "I have no other intention, I just- just wanna say that I'm sorry."

Was that tears in her eyes? Was she really crying? For Doyoung? Was she really really sorry?