You In My Bloody Memories. » Hwang Hyunjin

14

Sunday had arrived. 

I didn't want that at all. 

It would be truly fair to say that I was just as broken and anxious as Eunjoo, if anything, only a little less. 

She had been in my room with me all the time ever after she told me she would be leaving soon, and I don't mind having her by my side as long as she wants. 

Looking at Eunjoo's sleeping figure and studying the features sculpted on her face, the tear stains and puffy eyes were too visible to ignore. Her bubbly and cheerful smile was replaced by a frown that was there no matter how much she tried to fight it off. 

She was mentally discouraged. 

And I don't know how to help her at all. 

My phone that was kept on the nightstand by my bed dinged, as I turned my body around to check what notification I have gotten. 

I pick my phone up and turn it on, squinting my eyes at the bright light coming out of it. 

Jakesss: I gave jungwon your number. Don't kill me, he asked for it from me.  

I sighed and ran my hand through my hair, pushing the loose strands away as the reminder of the date was enough to stress me out even more. 

I can't leave Eunjoo alone today. This is the time she needs me the most, and I certainly can't leave her for a date. She is emotionally broken and flooded with emotions, leaving her alone would be nothing but unwanted anxiety. 

My phone rings again, but with a call this time which wakes Eunjoo up as well, as I silent it. It came from an unknown number, that I did not recognise either. 

"Awake?" I ask her as I put my phone back on the stand while facing her. She nods and sits up with the help of her arms, as I do the same. 

"Yeah." She answers and covers her mouth with the back of her hand while yawning. "How long have you been awake?" She asks after taking her hand away and throwing it over her lap. 

"Not long. Do you want me to make breakfast?" I questioned, as to which she shakes her head as a no and brings her hand back up again, scratching the back of her neck. 

"Do you not need to get ready?" She looks at me and then to the clock on the wall pinned to the wall, right in-front of the bed. 

I frown and shake my head, "For what?" 

"Your date?" 

I sigh, "I was planning to say no—" 

She cuts me off, "What? Why?" Her voice came out as loud and stern, causing me to flinch at the surprising yell. 

As I realized what she had asked me, I groaned and squinted my eyes, "You know, I can't leave you alone." 

I knew she wasn't going to suggest that I work according to my thoughts, but it was no lie that I could leave her alone today. Jake is visiting today, she is leaving tomorrow, this is the worst time I could possibly leave her alone. 

"But Iseul, you don't have to." 

"I do, a lot. You are like a sister to me. I can't leave you alone when you need me." I argue as she sighs. 

"I am sorry, but I really need alone time right now. Please enjoy your date." 

She turns to the other side and lets her feet meet the ground, standing up afterwards. Walking towards the door, she twisted the knob, opening it and closing it behind her as she left the room. 

I exhale and bring my legs up to my chest, hugging them and dropping my head in between as my vision gets blurred by the tears forming in my eyes. I can't pin-point at what exactly I am being emotional over. Maybe it's because my friend is in deep sorrow, or I have no choice but to leave her alone for approximately the whole day? Whatever it is, it is for sure taking the worst out of me.