I Hate Him (under editing)

Love Her?

At the Kim Residence

Taehyung: "Mom!"

Mrs. Kim: "Yes?"

Taehyung: "Do you know Park Minji?"

Mrs. Kim: "Of course. She's one of the most successful businesswomen in Korea. We went on a business trip together, and we've been friends for a long time. Why?"

Taehyung: "Do you remember Eunji? The one who came to the sleepover?"

Mrs. Kim: "Oh, of course! She's the girl who got into that accident. The one you like. How is she?"

Taehyung: "She's okay now."

Mrs. Kim: "That's good. What about her?"

Taehyung: "She's Park Eunji. The only daughter of Park Seo Joon and Park Minji."

Mrs. Kim: "Oh! Really? Omo, that girl has grown so much!"

Taehyung: "So, Mom, let's go out for dinner with them tomorrow? Please?"

Mrs. Kim: "That's a great idea. We haven't been out together in a while, and with friends, it'll be even better. I'll tell your father and talk to Minji too."

Taehyung: "Thanks, Mom!"

He grins and heads to his room.

On a Call with Woo Sik

Woo Sik: "Seriously? Both of your parents are friends? That's so cool!"

Taehyung: "I know, right? We're going to dinner with them tomorrow."

Woo Sik: "Taehyung, I have a question."

Taehyung: "What?"

Woo Sik: "Do you...?"

Taehyung: "Do I what?"

Woo Sik: "Do you love Eunji?"

Taehyung pauses for a moment.

Taehyung: "I... don't know if I love her. I like her a lot. But love..."

(How do you even know if you love someone?)

Taehyung: "Anyway, I'll talk to you tomorrow."

He hangs up.

Taehyung's Room

Feeling restless, Taehyung grabs his phone and opens a search engine.

Search: How to know if you're in love with someone?

A list appears. He reads through it.

You can't see that person in pain.You can't watch them cry.Your heart flutters when you touch them.You love watching them.When you're with that person, everything feels right.You can't stand seeing them with someone else.Their hurtful words leave deep scars.If you're still reading this, you probably are.

Taehyung: "God, this is rubbish. Ugh, I should stop thinking about this."

He tosses his phone aside and lies on his bed, but thoughts of love still linger in his mind.

Next Day at College

Taehyung notices Eunji struggling with her bag. Her shoulder still isn't fully healed.

Taehyung: "Give it to me."

Eunji: "Don't, Taehyung. I can handle it."

Suddenly, a sharp pain shoots through her shoulder.

Eunji: "Ahh..."

Taehyung: "Eunji! I told you so! Now give me the bag."

Eunji: "Tae—"

But he's already walking ahead, carrying her bag.

Eunji: (What is wrong with him?)

In Class

Random Girl: "Eunji, how's your shoulder? Are you okay?"

Eunji blinks, confused. She has never spoken to this girl before.

Eunji: "Yeah, it's fine."

Another Girl: "Why does Taehyung always carry your bag?"

Eunji: "I don't know. Ask him, not me. Now go to your seats, I'm studying."

Girls: "Okay..."

Soo Young: "They were just curious."

Eunji: "Shhh, I'm studying."

Just then, Yeonjun rushes into the classroom and straight to Eunji.

Yeonjun: "Eunji! Are you okay? I'm so sorry, I was out of town. I couldn't check on you sooner."

Eunji: "Oh, oh—first, calm down! I'm fine. It was just an accident. I'm still alive."

Yeonjun: "Oh god, I was so worried!"

Eunji: "You really shouldn't be."

Yeonjun: "But it's because of me. If I hadn't come to this university, this wouldn't have happened—"

Eunji: "Stop it. It wasn't your fault. It was raining, and I just didn't see the car."

Yeonjun: "I really wish I was there—"

Taehyung: "But you weren't. I was."

Yeonjun looks at Taehyung, surprised.

Taehyung: "And I'm taking care of her too. So don't be so worried. Go to your seat."

Yeonjun: "But—"

Taehyung: "Bye."

Yeonjun: (sighs) "Fine. Take care, Eunji."

Taehyung: "Yeah. Bye."

Taehyung glances at Eunji, then quickly walks to his seat, looking upset.

Eunji: (What's wrong with him?)

Soo Young: "I—"

Professor: "Students, let's start the lecture."

After College – On the Way Home

As usual, Taehyung is driving Eunji home.

Taehyung: "So, you're coming to dinner?"

Eunji: "Not at all."

Taehyung: "You will."

Eunji: "I won't."

Taehyung: "Just see it as payback."

Eunji: "...?"

Taehyung: "I was there that night when you were crying. I never told anyone about it."

Eunji stiffens.

Taehyung: "So, as a return favor, you'll come."

Eunji: (gritting her teeth) "Ugh. FINE. But never speak about that night again."

Taehyung: "Okay."

They reach her house. Taehyung greets her parents before driving off, a small smirk on his face.