someone will ache for your soul wait for them
e.russell
"Love is a fickle thing, that's what they say," I mutter to myself, feeling overwhelmed at this wedding. My best friends having all gotten married, I feel like the last woman standing, watching everyone around me start a new life with their partners while I'm the only one left alone. It shouldn't have hurt like this, seeing my friends and family in love, but it does.
I gaze around the room, trying to find a corner to hide in and escape the pain of seeing everyone so happily in-love.
Luckily, I notice a corner in the back that will hopefully give me a quiet escape from the wedding and my painful thoughts. But just as I am about to make my exit, I suddenly see that pain-in-the-rear Choi Soobin.
Soobin is always sticking his nose in my business and treating me like I can't take care of myself. This annoying human has been a persistent thorn in my side for years now, and I'm exhausted by his unwanted presence.
I roll my eyes at Soobin's flirting, knowing that this is all just part of his stupid and immature games. "I didn't realize they started letting strays into weddings," I retort sarcastically. "Oh yeah, I'm only here because your brother dragged me here," he responds. "Of course he did," I scoff, "his nose is always in other people's business."
Taehyun always seemed to need to know what's going on and felt the need to protect me, even if that meant bringing his stupid, annoying, and immature bestie. That friend of his was known for being a troublemaker and a pain in the ass to everyone who knew him, but he was always there for Taehyun and would do anything for him.
Taehyun says there's more to Soobin that what meets the eye, but I can see through it. He's a playboy, a one with money I know better than to get involved with.
Taehyun always defended Soobin, claiming that there was more to him than what meets the eye. I, however, saw right through him. I knew he was a playboy, and while he was charming and attractive, he was also selfish and immature. I was no fool and knew better than to get involved with someone like him.
I make small talk with Soobin for a bit until another girl catches his attention. He's just as fickle and immature as expected, and I roll my eyes. As I chat with my best friend So-hee, who is getting married, she encourages my hope and optimism for the future. "Someday you'll be happy like me and Jake," she says confidently, "I know it."
I think it's a load of bullshit. After the wedding, I make my way back to my hotel room with a bad attitude.
When I return to the hotel room, I lay on the bed and think about how much better my life will be once I go back to my university. I mean, sure, my brother and Soobin also go to this same university, but at least it'll be easier to avoid them and enjoy my life away from the annoying games he always try to play.
When I lay in bed, I imagine the comfort of my own bed and drinking coffee from my favorite shop instead of this uncomfortable hotel mattress...
When I wake up the next day, I get ready for my long drive home. The four-hour drive was a nice one, and I enjoyed the solitude of my own thoughts. However, when I walk into my house, I notice that someone broke in while I was gone. Of course this day would turn out so horribly.
I call my brother, expecting him to answer, but instead Soobin picks up. I tell him that some person broke into my house and ravaged through my things, and of course it just couldn't get any worse than this.
When Soobin offers to stay with me, I initially decline but he insists. He says that the intruder could potentially come back, and the whole thing has made me fed up with his attitude towards me and always insisting on treating me like I can't take care of myself.
And of course, my mother also agrees that Soobin should stay, considering he and my brother have been friends since junior high. He was basically considered family to her as well...
When Soobin arrives, I greet him with my typical attitude, and he sighs at me, not wanting to deal with all the drama. However, to help with my brother's concerns, I give him the guest room and try to make the best of the situation. Even though I absolutely despise everything Soobin stands for, if him staying here keeps my brother less worried, then I'll just have to deal with having him around.
