A perfect model

3: The Confession

-Ohh no, anything but that (I thought).

I'd known Minnie was in love with me since I joined this faculty but I never knew she'd have the courage to confess, and the worst part is that I don't feel anything for her, so how could I say no without ruining our friendship.

-Hey whats up Minnie," I said with a genial smile, "what are you up to today?

I gestured to Sumin and Seeun to try and save me from this situation.

Sumin saw my sign and came in front of me, then said;

-Sorry Minnie, we've got something urgent to do so you'll talk to him later.

He grabbed my hand and tried to run away with me, but Minnie grabbed my sleeve and stopped him.

-Wait, I absolutely must tell him something. It'll only take 2 minutes, I promise.

Seeing how serious she looked, I decided to listen;

Then she began to sing a K-drama ost ("confess to you" by :King The Land) Her voice was so beautiful that I almost lost myself in the moment, but once she finished I couldn't help thinking: Shit, I should have left when I had the chance.

Then she delivered the sentence I feared the most: I love you Minjae, will you be my boyfriend?

Behind her all her companions were shouting: "SAY YES" "SAY YES" "SAY YES".

-Uhhhh uuummm-replied I more embarrassed than ever, please let me think -I said at the last minute, I've always considered you as a friend let me a little time to see you otherwise.

-(I don't know where I got that excuse, but let's hope it goes away) I thought?

She lowered her head, looking a little disappointed, but gave herself a lively smile and said:

-Okay then, I'll wait for your answer, then she suddenly gave me a hug which I accepted a little shyly, then left.

Once she'd gone, Seeun said:

-You've done well, mate, but your excuse won't last forever, you'll have to tell her the truth one day.

-But seriously, man, a girl as pretty as Minnie, I can't see why you wouldn't want be her boyfriend, and what's more, you get on well together-" said Sumin.

-I don't know, she's not really my style, and besides, I'm not interested in getting into a relationship right now.

-Ahh yeah, you're more of a backdancer or .......?

At the sound of her words, I took a deep breath and held my breath.
and refrain from sending Sumin to the hospital.

-Ehhh I've got an idea! suddenly shouted Seeun in the middle of my murderous thoughts, by the way, you don't have to reject her, let's make her reject you instead.

-In other words?-I say, confused.

-Suggest you give her a 1-month trial to see if you're really compatible, but during this trial invent your most unbearable flaws, no, in fact, just be natural, it will work. She won't be able to stand you so much that all her love for you will disappear.

-Ehh not a bad idea after all," said Sumin.

-Yeah, I admit it... but is it right to lie to her like that?

-Look man, either you do this or you reject her and say goodbye to your friendship, which you prefer?

-Yeah, your right, .... But what if after the trial she judges that I have too many faults and doesn't want to be my friend anymore, wouldn't that be like "Washing your hands for dirt"?