Whispers of the heart

Chapter 7: unspoken Confessions

The quiet hum of the car's engine reverberated through the vehicle as Hyuniin drove  me back from the Kim mansion to the dorm. An unspoken tension lingered between us, heavy with unsaid words and unresolved emotions. The memory of our unexpected kiss lingered in the air; casting a shadow over our conversation.
Breaking the silence, Hyunjin's voice cut through the air like a knife. "'Im sorry," he murmured, his tone laced with unexpected vulnerability.
Startled by his sudden apology, I turned to him, searching his eyes for any hint of clarity. "Sorry for what?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, uncertainty clouding my thoughts.
There was a moment of hesitation before Hyunjin spoke again, his gaze fixed on the road ahead.
"For everything," he confessed softly, his words hanging in the air like a weight.
His apology caught me off guard, leaving me grappling with its meaning. Was he apologizing for the kiss, or was there more to it?
Before I could process his words, my own voice slipped out, unbidden. "A simple apology  won' t be enough. You stole my first kiss after all," I admitted, the confession tumbling out before I could stop it, my cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
The car came to an abrupt halt, the suddenness of it jolting me back to reality. Hyunjin turned to me, his expression a mix of shock and disbelief. "What did you just say?" he asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.
Realizing my slip, I stumbled over my words, trying to backtrack, but it was too late. The moment hung between us, heavy with unspoken truths and unanswered questions.
Before either of us could speak further the shrill ringtone of Hyunjin's phone shattered the silence, cutting through the tension like a knife. He glanced at the caller ID and sighed, a flicker of apprehension crossing his features.

After dropping me off at the dorm, Hyunjin headed to meet Scoyeon, finding her in tears and clearly distraught. As she poured out her heart, confessing her feelings for him and her anguish at seeing him with someone else, Hyuniin listened with a heavy heart.
"I don't understand," Seoyeon sobbed, her voice thick with emotion. "Why her? Why not me?, in all the years we have been together I have loved you Hyunjin. I love you so much so why can't you choose me for once?".
Hyuniin's heart twisted with guilt as he struggled to find the right words. "Seoyeon, you mean a lot to me, but only as a friend," he explained gently, his voice heavy with regret. "I hope you can understand. I'm with Wendy now so please try to accept that and just be happy for me . Please do it for me Seoyeon ".

Seoyeon's pain was palpable as she grappled with the truth. "I can't accept it,no I won't accept it! I refuse to accept it and never will. I won't allow it Hyunjin, I won't allow you to date her ". she yelled  brokenly, her tears flowing freely as she struggled to come to terms with reality.
"You have to. And don't do anything to hurt Wendy because I won't tolerate it. Don't make me have to choose between you two". Hyunjin said.

Leaving her room, Hyunjin felt the weight of his decisions heavy on his shoulders.