"Buried situations return from the past and explanations remain demanded by love."
Started: November 01, 2021.
Completed: March 26, 2023.
|TXT Fanfiction| COMPLETED.
GROUP 5 - COLLECTION 2021-2022.
THE BROKEN JOURNAL SERIES.
Mature rating: includes...
I said goodbye to Beomgyu some moments ago. Our conversation left me thinking and wondering several things regarding my bond with Soobin. I can't consider it a connection right where we stand—perhaps I'll develop later, or maybe we remain united due to our environment and personal issues. It's difficult to tell why we crossed paths during the most excruciating period in our lives, but I'm still grateful we did. Regardless of my current doubts, my feeling for Soobin hasn't changed.
With multiple thoughts inside my head, I exited the academy's building and walked to the entrance gate. But while doing so, I lifted my head and noticed a guard ahead. Then, I recognized my father's car, causing me to roll my eyes and huff.
Great! Just what I needed!
Sarcastic thoughts popped inside my head as I followed the guard. He began moving toward the car and shortly opened the passenger seat while I stood still.
—Thanks, Louis – My father said while fixing his suit, and then he looked at me—. Son, give your motorbike's key to Louis. He'll take it to the house – my father ordered. I didn't argue and did what he asked me. He smiled at my actions before entering the car and sitting in the driver's seat. His actions took me by surprise; however, I only followed my father's game and entered the car with him.
—You're behaving well. I'm glad! – My father said as he took off.
—Well. It's because I'm curious to know what you've got to say – I pointed out while averting my eyes and focusing on the streets.
—That's fair enough – my father merely said before taking a deep breath—. Choi Yeonjun, your mother, called me; she asked me to talk with you. It's about a guy named Choi Soobin – my father spoke, causing me to look at him earnestly.
—What do you want with him? – I soberly asked.
—Whoa! Calm down! I only want to know what's up with you and him. Is he close to you? I believe he is because your mother wouldn't be so hysterical if he weren't meaningful to you – my father pointed out, sounding intrigued to know more about my private life.
—I don't want anyone involved with Soobin.
—Choi Yeonjun, don't avoid my question. Who's the guy? – My father asked.
—The guy I like – I merely said while crossing my arms.
—Oh! Then, that's why your mother was mad when she spoke to me. You know. She hasn't contacted me since our divorce began, so I was surprised she reached out – my father spoke before chuckling slightly.
—What? Why are you laughing? Are you not going to be mad at me? – I asked, confused.
—No, why would I? – My father questioned before shaking his head with a subtle grin—. Son, let me tell you a story about your mom. Before we dated, she had a partner. She was a pretty girl of her faculty, but she decided to marry me after we worked together for years. I suppose she never forgot about her girlfriend; that's why I decided to ask her for a divorce – my father revealed, making me look at him in shock.
—What? But you do love my mom. Don't you? – I questioned.
—Yes, indeed. But I know your mother, and it's too apparent she has cheated on me with her past girlfriend. So, I want to let her be free – my father sincerely said.
—Then, why are you fighting over the divorce? – I asked, confused.
—Your mother doesn't want her secret relationship to be in the media. Unfortunately, I didn't know beforehand, so I mentioned the divorce in a TV interview. Now, the journalists are trying to find out why we want to split – my father explained, slightly embarrassed.
—Amazing! I'm your child and didn't know anything. How is that possible? – I questioned, almost complaining.
—And I'm your father and didn't know you had a crush on someone. You are rather arrogant, from time to time, so I didn't know you could take someone else – my father mocked me.
—I care about my friends! – I stated.
—Yes, you do, but only when they don't bother you much – my father pointed out.
—I guess! – I rolled my eyes at my dad's comment before glancing at him again—. Dad, do you think I can make it work? I mean. Soobin isn't the typical guy; he has some traumas from his past, and I'm scared to ruin everything if I'm not careful.
—You've got to taste the waters – my father said before taking a deep breath—. You'll never know how 'good' you can be until you experience the relationship yourself.
—Yeah, that's true – I sighed before closing my eyes and releasing a long sigh.
—Only do me a favor, Yeonjun – my father said, causing me to look at him, confused.
—What is it?
—Keep your boyfriend out of our family drama. I won't tell your mother about our conversation. Protect him from everything: the media, the family drama, and people's opinions – my father told me, now looking quite concerned.
—I'll do my best, Dad. Thank you! – I sincerely said before becoming nervous myself.
"Can I protect him, though?" I thought, concerned.
Later the same day.
CHOI SOOBIN
Today many things happened—I confessed my love to Yeonjun; Beomgyu talked with him about us, and then I opened up to Yeonjun about my thoughts. It's been a rollercoaster since I met Choi Yeonjun at the academy; however, I'm glad he appeared in my life.
After hesitating for hours, I put everything aside and relaxed for the rest of the day. Yet, my head keeps remembering what happened with Yeonjun at the fountain. And that was when it hit me. I didn't ask him about the man that followed us yesterday, and I didn't stay after he talked with Beomgyu.
"Great! Just great!" I thought, upset.
Immediately, I ran to pick up my phone and started to dial Yeonjun's number. But suddenly, his name appeared on my screen. He's calling me.
—Hello? – I quickly answered.
—Whoa! Soobin, you were fast! – Yeonjun said, surprised.
—Oh, sorry! I was about to call you; that's why – I said before taking a deep breath as I heard Yeonjun chuckling.
—What a coincidence! – Yeonjun said.
—Why? – I asked, confused.
—I came to see you – Yeonjun said; his words caused my eyes to widen.
—Are you outside? – I asked when suddenly the doorbell rang.
—I'll wait for you – Yeonjun said before ending the call.
Instantly, my heartbeat accelerated as I placed my phone close to my chest. Then, I shook my head and tried to focus. Shortly, I put my phone away to fix my hair in front of the mirror and hurried to the door. – Eventually, I took a deep breath and opened the door, revealing Yeonjun behind it. He's holding his helmet while fixing his hair with his hand, greeting me with his dashing smile.
"Focus!" I thought while admiring Yeonjun before me.
I cleared my throat and let Yeonjun come inside the apartment. Then, I closed the door and followed Yeonjun.
—What brings you here? – I asked, confused.
—I wanted to see you – Yeonjun admitted before walking toward me and shockingly hugging me.
—Did something happen? – I asked while feeling worried.
—Let me be here for a bit. Please – Yeonjun whispered, slightly quivering.
