𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐈𝐍 [ 김선우 ] kim sunoo ✓

27: i like you too

Jake grab Myah's hand, leading her away from that group of girls. Myah followed him, mesmerized by the sight of him, feeling like an angel guiding her to heaven. Unaware of where Jake was taking her, Myah finally realized they were on the roof of the school building, a quiet and secluded spot.

"Where are we now?" Myah looked around as she comes to sense. "I need to talk to you, just you and I," said Jake, genuinely looking into Myah's eyes with a serious expression. "Hurry up; the break is almost over," Myah replied, pretending disinterest to avoid making the situation awkward.

"I admit I was wrong for not taking your side before. I regret doing that to my friend," apologized Jake. Actually Myah had forgiven him already, but she was too shy to approach him again. "It's okay; I forgive you already," she replied casually.

"But there's one more thing I want to tell you," said Jake. "What? Maybe you can tell me later-" Jake surprised Myah by kissing her even before she could finish her words. He pulled her waist closer as they shared a slow, intimate kiss. Myah was caught off guard, unsure of how to react, torn between enjoying the moment and feeling selfish.

After the kiss, Jake took a long breath, and Myah stared at him in disbelief. "I didn't want you to know that I actually have feeling to you because I was afraid you'd only see me as a friend only. But I don't want to lose you like before," explained Jake.

"So, are you saying you like me too? Why didn't you tell me earlier?!" Myah's inner voice was in turmoil. "I'm sorry to disappoint you. I just thought this is not the right time, Jake," Myah said, remembering Sunoo's struggles. As her friend faced hardship, starting a relationship felt so wrong to her.

"What do you mean?" Jake asked in confused. "I like you too, but not right now, Jake. Thank you for liking me," Myah left him behind, though Jake still tried not to let go Myah hand from go. Myah had to let go it and leave him alone after the 'not clear' rejection.

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"Riki told me what happened earlier; he saw Jake help you," Sunoo said. "Yes, he did," Myah replied. "That means you guys are already good now," Sunoo observed. Myah didn't respond; she wasn't sure if things were okay between her and Jake.

"I've never seen you this quiet. Tell me if you're facing any problems," Sunoo encouraged when he noticed Myah's subdued demeanor. "It's okay; you already have your own problems. I don't want you to think about mine," Myah replied.

"Everyone has problems, Myah. If sharing yours with me can ease your burden a bit, then I'm okay with it," Sunoo reassured her. Myah still hesitated, unsure if she should confide in Sunoo. "Am I being selfish, Sunoo?" Myah asked suddenly.

"Is it wrong for me to be happy while you're in trouble?" Myah looked down, feeling guilty. "It depends. What's making you happy?" Sunoo inquired.

"What if someone likes me, and I like him too? We're both dating but this person close friend was in hardship. Am I wrong for doing that, being all happy meanwhile the friend is suffering?" Myah asked, and from that Sunoo understood Myah was talking about him.

"So, Jake likes you too? You're lucky to have him; you two are a perfect match," Sunoo replied. Myah leaned her face against Sunoo's shoulder, feel embarrassed. "Come on, don't be shy, Myah. Why would you think that dating him has anything to do with me?" Sunoo didn't want her to feel guilty. He looked forward to Han experiencing the same happiness too.

"I just don't want to be a bad friend," Myah replied, almost in tears. She felt a sense of relief after sharing her feelings with Sunoo. "There he is. Go approach him and please be happy without feel pressure thinking about me," Sunoo pointed at Jake, who was walking alone to leave the school.

"My bae..." Myah smiled widely while walking towards him slowly. "If only Han and I were like that too..." Sunoo mumbled, expressing his desire for Han to find happiness as well. He's dreaming if Han and him would be together too later.

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