If U Hate Me I'll Love U | Jeongcheol

40. It's that obvious?

So... I'll still be alone for another week. My dad called few minutes ago telling me he's not coming back home today, or my sister either. Their supposed experiment practice that's to take a week didn't go as planned and failed, they'll stay this extra week to try once again.

If I'd lie, I wouldn't say that I haven't missed them, actually I missed being together with Chiyeon fighting about ridiculous possible things. She always tend to get mad at me and never leave her room in 3 or 4 hours. Talking about her, I wonder how it's going with her boyfriend.

Because I didn't get enough of rest last night after coming back from that visit, I'm still tired. At the moment I'm preparing something to eat with my friend as he insisted on following with me to my home.

"Is there anything wrong? You seem distracted" Seokmin was washing his hands after he put the chicken in the oven and took off the apron. He turned to me "You weren't home last week, you sure you haven't traveled with your dad?"

I shook my head to give attention to him and opened the fridge "No, I went with Seungcheol to his relatives" Seokmin brought two glasses for me to pour the juice into then grabbed the bottle from my hand to put it back to where it was and offered me a drink.

He sipped once then shouted in surprise "Really! Did something happen? You're alright right" The guy started checking on me from up to down while spinning me around "You're too close to do this then"

"Don't misunderstand" I laughed hysterically before sitting down on the chair "His parents forced me-"

"He didn't do anything to you right? If he did-"

"I'm fine Min, also if he did do you think I'll let it slide so easily" I patted his arm and took his hand off my face slowly to calm down "By the way, how's things going with teacher Hong?"

Seokmin was all fine until I asked him about the teacher, he got tensed up and didn't know what to say. Due this reaction I smirked and took the chance to get things out of his mouth "Tell me sincerely, is there something between you and our teacher?"

The atmosphere got awkward as I was waiting on fire to get an answer from him, his eyes kept looking left and right but me. I knocked on the table with raised eyebrows and glued my yes on the boy.

A loud sigh escaped Seokmin's mouth as he lowered his head in desperation "Is it okay for a student to have feelings for his teacher?"

Jeonghan took a long time to respond, but when he did his answer was unsure "Um.. yes?.. maybe I don't know. But let's say it's yes"

Seokmin looked up at me. For a second I saw sadness in his eyes, it's showing guilt and pain. Quickly I felt guilty for asking this and was about to withdraw my words but the pure boy answered in a low genuine tone "I just think he's too kind and thoughtful with everyone. I liked this side of him but involuntary I realized myself having feelings towards him" I listened carefully to every sentence he said but didn't give any reply or expression. Seokmin apologized for what he said "I couldn't know if those feelings are momentary or perpetuity, sorry"

"Hey stop saying sorry! Continue I'm listening" I pushed his glass closer to him to drink and cool down.

After a while he smiled and added "For some reason, he kept on complimenting and encouraging me so I was stupid and let my heart take over me"

I uttered a low 'good' and put my glass in the dish washer "But doesn't he do this to everyone though?"

"I don't know, but to me he was extra attentive. We did several exams and he always tells me I got the highest score of  everyone else"

"Of course you're going to. He teaches science, what do you expect from him. A top student obviously" I put the few other plates in the machine and walked to the window looking at the sky "How did things happen then"

"That's not the reason. He offered to teach me after school by himself and often invited me to dinner out or in his house when we finish-"

"What the hell Seokmin!!" By his words, I walked back hurriedly toward him surprised "Do you know what that means??"

"Hey!! You're scaring me calm down!" The guy put a hand on his heart and stopped me by the other one with terror in his eyes.

"Oh Seokmin, you're too pure and innocent to be living in this world"

"....."

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"......."

He looked at me furrowing his eyebrows as I did the same with raised eyebrows and eyes full of hope of understanding. But damn, he's difficult to get it, I don't know how he managed to success in his tests, the teacher really did good job.

I shook my head at the dummy in front of me and mouthed 'He does too'. Seokmin looked at me and kept silent for a good while then burst out screaming "Stop talking nonsense! Jeonghan you know what you're saying?? That's so terrifying to think of, stop your bullshits!" He stood up and drank a full cup of water in one go then crouched down. I didn't get what's wrong with him until I heard some sniffles. I hurried to sit beside him and started comforting. Why did he get so emotional all of a sudden.

It didn't take long till the boy wiped his tears and slapped me on the shoulder "You scared me to death. I thought he would hate me if I confess"

"You're so goofy Seokmin. Maybe he's interested because your personalities are quite close to each other"

"But your and Seungcheol's aren't the same!"

"The fuck does it have to do with me and Seungcheol!?"

"Everyone knows you two are dating!"

"But that doesn't mean we're together!!" I stood up in agitate as the memory of the last night at his relative came back to me. My heart started pounding hardly and I chose to back off Seokmin for him to not realize anything. Although I know I don't hold any feelings towards the older I felt embarrassed and my body heating up.

"Yes but Seungcheol's actions do!" He crossed his arms at the last sentence and locked his eyes with mine seeming very sure of what he's saying. The more I looked at him the more nervous I get. I turned my back to him and clutched on my left side with both my hands. They're sweating. My chest hurt for a second so I tried to inhale and exhale some times.

We aren't as others think, is that a misunderstanding? Seungcheol is being touchy and things but that's not obviously easy for others to see right? I actually want him to stop doing this because we're not at his auntie anymore but I don't dare. When I see him I do have the courage to order but always end up shy to ask for anything due to the intimate kiss we shared two days ago. I'm not able to have a normal conversation with him without stuttering or not making eye contact. I wish that my behaviours aren't clear to my friends otherwise I wouldn't survive their mocking ever again.

"I think I have to study for my next exam. I'll be in my room. Also the results for the school trip are with Mr. Hong and he's not here, maybe we'll know next week" I changed the topic and hurried upstairs to my room leaving Seokmin dumbfounded in the kitchen.

I threw myself on the bed and covered my eyes. "Goddamn, Seungcheol can't you be more realistic.." Without thinking I picked my phone and sent a message to the boy.

Me:
Screw you Seungcheol!
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What I didn't expect is for him to read my message quickly and write back...

Datingforcibly:
What the fuck Jeonghan
Are you drunk?!
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