After Somin finally gets into a prestigious Art university, everything in her life turns upside down. What was once a secure plan to get closer to her boyfriend is now a mess. Her future is unknown, though already stained with heartache.
Will she p...
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Somin and Teho
After the previous day's assignment, Somin stayed overnight at the studio and worked. She didn't know what to do or how to speak with Mia to not feel like a trash person. She just texted her, "Gonna pull an all-nighter, don't wait up."
Her head needed to be cleared and what's better than intense work? She wasn't ready for it at all as it was more of an impulsive decision, but that didn't bother her much. Sleep was rough on the uncomfortable sofa, but she did a good job, sketching all kinds of positions, and finding the best fitting ones. For sure it was the most work she'd done in days so when she headed back to the dorms on Friday night, she felt at least a bit accomplished and prepared for the upcoming weekend.
...
Teho: Do you care for a walk?
Teho texted her in hopes she'd give him a time.
Somin: I'll be off at six.
He caught up with Somin on her way home, happy she'd not run.
"Please walk with me, we need to talk," Teho pleaded. His voice sincere and restrained.
"Do we?" she asked, afraid of the conversation, but slowed her pace for him.
"I do think we talked enough," she said her peace, feeling doomed. Her heart raced; she was scared they would be seen.
Would I have to decide now?
The romance itself sounded tantalizing, but the prospect of hurting Mia was a much greater fear she had on her mind. Not mentioning if the dazzling boy would end up being tired of her the same way, it's better to not engage at all. Attraction or not, her mental health had to come first.
Well shit, I couldn't just hold myself. What if I fucking romanticized him already?
Teho's hand gently grabbed hers, intertwining their fingers like a couple would. He pleaded softly, "I'll behave, please."
Can we be only friends? Can we go back?
Thinking of his promises and the sweet kisses made it all the more real.
No, we can't. I surrender to him so easily. Stupid me, I'm unteachable.
...
Teho led her away from the dorms in the direction of a faraway park to have more privacy. No need to be interrupted by familiar faces. Her hand did squeeze him tight and he felt the tension of the dreaded conversation.
"You kiss me so passionately I don't even recognize you, so what is this thing we have?" he said, confronting her with harsh truth head-on, voice mild and soothing
"I'd say we like each other, but it's better to stay friends," she stated, hating the words which come from her mouth.
"What do you mean? I want you to be with me!?" He was baffled, still leading her to the unknown park. Clouds covered the sun and all seemed gray.
