Worth It 𖧵 [TXT Yeonjun]

Chapter 63: Ever Since

As my eyes slowly opened I felt a sudden pounding in my head

I was laying on the ground.

And one of the first things I noticed was how cold  I was-

And as soon as I properly woke up my entire body began to ache.

I began to prop myself up from the floor when I felt a hand softly touch my arm-

"Hana- how are you feeling??" A worried Yeonjun quickly asked.

When my eyes finally adjusted properly, I noticed my surroundings.

We were in a very dimly lit cabin.

Except I didn't recognize it-

And I couldn't figure out why I was there.

"Yeonjun?-" Was all I managed to say, but struggled to because my throat stung.

Like when you breathe in too much cold air-

"It began to pour, and by the time I found you, you had already fallen off the cliff..." His voice grew quiet.

And that's when my memories rushed back.

Five days after the bonfire, I decided to go hiking.

We were nearing the last days of the trip and I really just wanted to do random stuff to feel fulfilled.

I left Chaeyoung a note that read "Went to Yeongsil Trail, won't take long" and left.

When I got there it was just as expected-

Peaceful and pleasant.

I found it really easy to just forget about everything and everyone.

I got some nice pictures for Chae to look at later.

Then the sky started turning dark...

I thought nothing of it until it began to rain harder and harder.

I tried looking at my phone but I had no signal.

The trail looked completely different now with massive puddles.

"Hana?" I heard in the distance.

I recognized Yeonjun, and I'll admit, I was relieved to see him there.

I tried rushing to him, but as I did I slipped and fell down a small yet steep cliff....

And here we are now.

"How did you know I was at that trail?" I asked.

"I was hiking too- and then when I started to head back, Beomgyu texted me saying you were also hiking and Chaeyoung was freaking out because there was going to be a huge storm" Yeonjun told me.

I stared at him in shock at our situation.

But even though I was scared, cold, and fatigued, all I could focus on was Yeonjun.

How his hair was messed up in just the right way,

How his clothes were soaked, hugging onto him tightly,

And how his tired face looked in the dim light.

What is wrong with me.

I quickly looked away and slowly stood up.

"We should try lighting a fire in here" I pointed at the fireplace.

We sat next to each other in front of the fire.

At first I didn't notice the awkward tension until we accidentally brushed hands.

I could feel my body heat up from the sudden contact.

But we were still quiet.

As time mindlessly ran by, the more we began to glance at each other.

My heart was on a race of its own, so I gulped down my ego and looked over at him.

"I'm sorry Yeonjun" echoed through the cabin.

His eyes lit up and he turned to meet my eyes.

"It took me too long to realize I haven't been treating you like a friend, I've pushed you around, and you didn't deserve that" My gaze dropped in shame.

But all Yeonjun did was listen...

"I've been a terrible friend, acquaintance, and person to you" I took a deep breath in.

"It's okay really-" Yeonjun began to talk

"No" I cut him off.

A sudden breeze of energy shot through me.

"The only reason I tried pushing away or discouraged you from being my friend was because I didn't understand what I felt for you" Each word made everything so much more real.

Yeonjun turned his body more.

"Because I've loved you ever since we first met Yeonjun" My words lingered in the air.

Yeonjun's lips parted.

"Ever since you bumped into me, ever since you went into detention and specially when we were in detention together", I couldn't help but laugh.

"And I thought it'd go away but everyday my feelings kept growing and now-"

Yeonjun put his hand on my shoulder and as we locked eyes he pulled me in for a kiss.

Yeonjun had kissed me.

All my empty struggles to keep my distance from Yeonjun didn't work and I knew I was glad about it.

I could care less about the humiliation and ache Minho caused us because at the end of the day, it has always been Yeonjun.

I let my hands go through his hair and I pulled him in even closer.

I couldn't help but crack a smile.

Yeonjun gave me the warmest and tightest hug afterward

"Hana you don't know how much this means to me"Yeonjun's voice became muffled by our hug.

Sitting in that empty cabin with Yeonjun made me realize that it had all been worth it.

"I've loved you since I can even remember Hana"