Growing Love

Not Fair pt 3

Cheol

Cheol couldn't believe that had happened, he couldn't believe that Jung wook, his best friend, had punched him. He also knew Mi-ae was hurt, if he were her he wouldn't even look at his direction. As he was getting up he saw Mi-ae on the front steps of her apartment, he felt ashamed, embarrassed and hurt all together. Of course Mi-ae had to see what had happened before he could process his thoughts he was already questioning her, What are you happy to see me getting punched, regretting it right after. He could see how she was hurt by the assumptions he had made, and he didn't expect her to answer. No I don't Cheol, I actually care for you even if you don't see me as a friend, I care even if you hurt me and seeing how you still seem hostile towards me i'll let you be. At that point he knew he had hurt her too much, he regretted it and seeing her sob made his heart ache. You're words hurt me, I actually thought we were friends, I thought you cared for me the way I cared for you, but I guess not, and i'm sorry for forcing you into the friendship, was what Mi-ae said before leaving. I felt devastated, I wanted to correct her and tell her how sorry I am, to tell her all those words were not true. But she was already gone, leaving me there alone like I did to her. But I knew I couldn't go after her because I would still hurt her if she was by my side. It worked out even if it hurt me letting her go, I was leaving regardless. Now she can have a peaceful life without worrying about me and for me to worry about her. I didn't feel like going to Hongkyu's anymore, I called him to tell him but he just threw a bigger fit and I just listened to him, I was too exhausted to keep arguing. But regardless he was my friend, I agreed to see him a day before going back to the countryside. I didn't want to go into my room, I know the first thing I would see going in would be her room, but my blinds were closed. After releasing his breath he sat by the foot of his bed in the dark, he knew he didn't deserve to feel sad, but seeing most of his stuff packed felt like a punch to his throat. He should be feeling like this, he should feel happy because he worked hard to be able to go back home, to the countryside. But he can't shake of the feeling of sadness when he remembered the words Jungwook and Mi-ae told him. He knew it was going to hurt Mi-ae but he never meant to go to extreme, but it was to late to take his words back. His mom tried talking to him, his sisters, even his dad, they all thought he was excited since in a few days he would be leaving but now hes just looked in his room. He woke up the next morning on the floor, hearing his mom calling him for breakfast, but even thinking of having breakfast made him nauseous. His mom was surprised by the bruise on his face but decided not to say anything. Well get ready were going next door to the Hwang's , was all his mom said to him and serving his breakfast. No, I'm going to stay you can go and send my regards to them, Cheol can already feel him mom getting mad but all she did was give him a sad look. I thought you were friends with Mi-ae, this was going to be your last time seeing her since tomorrow morning we'll be leaving early. Cheol wanted to correct her and deny his friendship but even that made him feel uncomfortable, hes never felt these type of emotions before, it feels like a roller coaster mix emotions that he's never been through. But that was the decision he made before leaving. He left after only eating a small portion of his breakfast, and made his way to visit Hongkyu. On his way out of his house he looked up to see Mi-ae's room but her blinds were closed, which she never leaves closed. But he knew he was no one to worry about her right now, while he made his way to his friends house he took the view in since this would be the last time riding his bike in the city. Once he made it ti their spot Hongkyu was already beside him asking questions about last night. Where's Jung wook was all Cheol asked before Hongkyu scoffed he said he wasn't coming, I don't know why he cares so much for that shorty when your leaving tomorrow, he should be here with us... wait what is that did you get punched . I felt  irritated  with how Hongkyu was talking about Mi-ae, bringing my bruise up and how Jungwook decided to take sides and even punch me.  But he kept calm, this was his last day with his friend and he wanted to enjoy it even if Jungwook wasn't going to be there. He spent all morning and afternoon with Hongkyu, they spent their time together until Cheol decide to go to Jungwook's to say good bye. Jungwook finally decided to say good bye to Cheol but reminded him that Mi-ae was also there for him. With that they gave each other an awkward side hug and said their goodbyes. Once Cheol got home he saw his boxes near the door ready for tomorrow, that's it he finally got what he wanted , he'll finally feel at peace again. His mom was already preparing dinner and made him wash up, his dad wave hello but didn't want to bother Cheol much so he let him be. He had a bite of dinner but decided to sleep in early to wake up in time, he was finally leaving tomorrow he should feel excited that he finally got what he wanted but something feels wrong. But he didn't want to feel that way he wanted to go to sleep and leave tomorrow but he just couldn't. He could hear the cicadas outside, the clock ticking, his dad snoring, he could hear everything but it felt like something was missing. Cheol knew he only slept for a few hours, he felt exhausted and was annoyed by everything. But he was finally packing everything up to leave, as he was putting the last box in the car Mi-ae mom had appeared. Well were are you guys taking all this stuff,  aren't you getting rid of to many things, was what she asked but my mom corrected her and told her that I was moving back to the countryside. She looked a bit surprised but wished me a safe trip, she seemed to be in a rush to go back home after that. While taking one last look around him, he finally got on the car taking a deep breath and hoping to get to the country side soon. Once his dad started to drive he saw Mi-ae running down the stairs without her shoes on stumbling on her feet. He was already reacting as if he could reach her, wanting to tell his dad to stop the car but only turned and hoped she wasn't following them. He couldn't turn to see her, see her reaction of him leaving, he should of never gotten close to her, he should of never given her hope of a friendship ,and he should of never cared for her.  It took a few hours to get to the country side but they finally arrived, Cheol felt a wave of emotions hit him once he got off the car. He felt nostalgic to be there, all the memories of being here hit him like a wave. All those memories had Mi-ae in them, but he pushed those memories away and went to settle into his room. He's home now he has no worries of anything anymore, he finally got what he wanted all this time. His sisters were running around the field, his parents were sitting on the porch relaxing and feeling the fresh air. Cheol sat in the grass trying to get comfortable but ended up laying down, He closed his eyes and enjoyed the sun and the fresh air. This is what he wanted to feel, to feel free and relaxed. But as he opened his eyes he realized it was to quiet, he realized that he got used to the loud noices around him, his friends voices, his classmates running around, and Mi-ae talking to him and just being there with him. He felt like he was going crazy at that point it felt like he was hearing Mi-ae's voice, but then turned and realized that she was actually there. He looked shocked to see her there, but seeing how his parents are looking to her direction, she really is there. she had eyebags and stained tears on her face, he didn't realize he had already made his way to her until she reached for him. She hugged him as tightly as she could and cried staining his shirt. You, how dare you leave me, how dare you leave and not say anything to me not even a goodbye, Is this why you pushed me away. At that point she was sobbing and couldn't speak anymore, all Cheol could do was hug her. I know I messed up, I thought it was the right... But he never got to finish because Mi-ae head bumped him in the gut. You should of told me, should of talked to me I was always there for you, I would of never known, you were going to be gone just like that from my life and it hurt more than the words you told me. I didn't want to hurt her , but i  realized I had hurt her more than I wanted to, but all I could do was tell her how sorry I am. I didn't realize we had an audience until her dad coughed, we didn't realize we were still hugging and we finally let go of each other. Mi-ae was only sniffing now but she still held on to my shirt, well since it 's the summer how about we stay here for 2 week huh Mi-ae, we alreasy talked with Cheol's parents. MI-ae then stated to cry again and ran to her dad, I looked to my parents and they were smiling at us. I finally felt full, I felt that little part that was missing finally there, It was Mi-ae she was the missing piece.

After that Cheol realized that Mi-ae had 2 different pairs of shoes, he actually questioned how they got their so fast, and she went on about how she begged her parents to follow them. They surprisingly agreed, but because everything was already planned out by their parents. If only Cheol knew about their plans, he would of never hurt Mi-ae like that. He realized his mistake and got scolded by all the adults, he promised to not hurt her again. During those 2 weeks MI-ae and Cheol became inseparable, he appreciated her more and realized he was going to miss her. But Mi-ae came again to the rescue and stopped him from overthinking and promised to come visit him as often as she could. But that made Cheol uncomfortable, he didn't want to wait for her to come visit, he wanted her to be there with him whenever they walked to school together, he wanted her to be his desk mate, with that in mind he saw Mi-ae leave waving happily yelling that she'll be back soon. Cheol turned to his parents but he didn't have to say anything, his parents understood what he wanted to say. Well i'm glad we got to visit again but now we have to pack your stuff again Cheol, i'm just glad you realized sooner than later, said his dad. Yes i'm glad I realized as well.

Well I hope you guys like it, thank you for reading!!!