I was lying on her lap, deep in thought, contemplating the direction of my life. A wave of uneasiness washed over me as I pondered the idea of canceling the bet. Would doing so make me appear weak? Would my ego suffer a blow? Before I could delve further into these thoughts, I was abruptly interrupted.
"Hyunjin?"
As I looked up, I saw Y/n playing with my hair. "Mhm?" I mumbled and gazed up into her eyes. Her lips looked so inviting...I couldn't help but be drawn to them. Just then, she spoke again, "Hyunjin, I've been trying to call you for the past 3 minutes." Her laugh was so admirable and cute, it made my heart flutter. "Sorry, this test is stressing me out," I said trying to save face. "Since when do you care about tests?" Y/n chuckled once more, and I couldn't help but find it endearing. She had a way of making me smile. "Since now," I replied, grinning from ear to ear.
We found ourselves at our secret place, the special spot that only we knew about. It was my sanctuary, a place where I could truly rest. Y/n had a mischievous grin on her face as she continued to decorate my hair with flowers. "So, Hyunjin," she started, her voice holding a hint of mystery. "Yes?" I replied, intrigued by her playful expression. "Are you coming to the party?" she asked, and my smile grew wider. There was a big event coming up, a party that the entire school was invited to. "Yes! I am Prince Hyunjin, after all," I said jokingly, earning a gentle push from her. Our laughter filled the air, and in that moment, everything felt perfect.
but will it stay like that?
i got a message and sat straight for her not to see who i was texting.
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taehyung
"Hey, how's the bet going?"
"cool."
"I've got the best idea."
"Oh no."
"what"
"ur ideas always bring bad luck."
"the bet was my idea?"
"alright whatever, tell me."
"what about we reveal the bet?"
"now? r u stupid?"
"no no!"
"at the party coming up."
"the one in like 2 weeks?"
"yes."
"but the whole school is gonna be there?"
"even better."
"isn't that too..mean?"
"what?"
"since when do u care. Grow up man."
"ur right."
"let's show the school what prince Hyunjin is able to do!!"
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I had an overwhelming sense of nausea, anticipating the prospect of publicly humiliating her at school. The mere thought of causing her distress shattered my heart. "Jinnie! Look!" she exclaimed, drawing my attention to a magnificent flower that exuded beauty. She delicately reached out to touch it, a smile gracing her face. I felt a surge of turmoil, unable to back out of the bet. It was too late now. Damn it.
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Y/N's POV:
His recent behavior has been peculiar, and it's causing me a lot of concern. Could he possibly have lost interest in me? I might be overanalyzing, but there's something about his demeanor that seems like he's on the verge of losing control or going insane.
I let out a sigh, my gaze shifting downward. He was displaying erratic behavior, fidgeting with his hair and nervously biting his lip. Suddenly, he took a seat beside me. "Y/n," he muttered, and I looked up, meeting his gaze. "Hm?" I mumbled in response. His voice was quiet, filled with a tinge of hurt. "I love you," he declared. "I truly do." A soft smile crept across my face as I observed how adorable he looked. I reached out, taking his hand in mine and gently rubbing it with my smaller hands. "so do i."
As I continued to hold his hand, his grip tightened, and he began to caress it against his cheek. The sensation sent a shiver down my spine. "Your hand is so soft," he whispered in a heated tone. Then, he started to place gentle kisses upon it, causing my heart to skip a beat.
"I'm going to miss kissing it," he mumbled, a hint of sadness in his smile. Perplexed, I furrowed my brow and spoke, "But I'm not going anywhere, though." Confusion washed over me as I tried to understand his words. "Wh-what? I me--I meant when I get home...!" he hurriedly clarified, stumbling over his explanation. A wave of unease crashed over me as I sensed that he was hiding something significant, something that weighed heavy on his heart.
"okay...no need to get so defensive."
