Collision || Lee Know

miss you

"You seem very happy today," Seo-ha commented. "I am," I smiled as he drove me to a photoshoot. "I'm glad things are finally working out for me." I stared out of the window, watching the leaves of the summer slowly lose their green color. "Well deserved. I'm proud of you." He earned a wide grin from me in return. "Hey, this evening I'm having a dinner with friends. You should come," I suggested. "Me?" I nodded in response. "Why not you? I mean, you're my friend as well and really need to repay you at some point. When was the last time we did something together besides just driving? You always do me favours." He shrugged. "Guess so. Well, I wouldn't mind joining of course."

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"By the way," Ann started when finishing slight touches of make-up. "Who's that guy always arriving with you?" I met eyes with her through the mirror. "Seo-ha you mean? A friend," I simply answered. "You mean the friend who Minho was so jealous of?" I bit the inside of my cheek, lowering my gaze. "Why would it matter now? We're not dating anymore. Also, Seo-ha's just a friend, meaning there is no need to to overreact." She hummed. "Last time you called it a break. Also, even though you shut down the influencer thing, people are still going to know a lot about you. They might not be that curious anymore, but the thing with you and Minho isn't such cooled down topic, you know?" I knew she just cared about what others might judge me or Minho of, but I thought I should finally concentrate on myself? Didn't casual friendships count to that as well? Just because he's a male? "It might never cool down at all.." 

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"Oh my god, really? I thought you meant it serious," I said as Ju-hyeok joked to be dating. He gazed at Akari as if he expected any reaction from her, but nothing. How hopeless.. I just couldn't watch him emberassing himself anymore. "However. For the rest of the lovely dovey couples. How is it going?" I questioned. "I'm moving with her next weekend. In an own apartment," Ji-kyoung proudly mentioned, causing all of our jaws to drop. "Seriously? You never mentioned." He shrugged. "I mean, now you know." I weakly smiled to myself. I'm happy for him.. Really. I snapped back to reality when a hand placed itself on top of mine underneath the table. "You not eating?" I switched in between Seo-has eyes, swallowing down the fact that his eyes held literal stars when meeting mine. "Just not that hungry," I explained. "But you only had breakfast this morning." I slowly nodded. "I guess." I directed my view back forward, noticing Akaris gaze on us. I fastly pulled my hand back, reaching to fill my plate up. 

"What was that about?" She questioned as we washed our hands after using the restroom. "What was what?" I questioned nonchalantly. "Is he your new lover or what?" I felt my chest tightening at her statement. I shifted my body towards her. "What?" She shrugged. "You two look at each other like you're freshly in love. I mean, why did he even come in first place?" I weakly gasped. "In love? What? What does everyone have against him?" She brought her hand up in denial. "I don't have anything against him. I just don't think that he sees you as a friend. I don't think he ever did. He might want to benefit out of your break-up with Mi-" I interrupted her. "He's a nice guy. Really, I like him a lot these days. More than in the begging.. But I couldn't. I'm not over Min.. And I won't be for the next following year either. Maybe never at all." I sighed. "But I have to be fine. Fine enough so he won't worry about me and I want to be okay as well. I'll just wait for time to heal."

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"They're all really nice," he spoke up as we headed towards the car. "Mh, glad you enjoyed," I smiled weakly. "Though, are you okay today?" I faced him. "Hm? Sure I am." I stopped my steps since he came to a halt as well. He bowed down, tying my shoe lace. "It was opened," he mentioned, but I just stared down at him. "Ah, it's nothing," I said. "Of course. You could have fallen. You can't allow yourself any scratch in your career." I pulled my foot backwards as soon as he finished. "Hey, you don't have to care that much. I mean.. You don't have to take care of me that much," I quietly mentioned. "Maybe not, but I want to. Can't I?... As a friend, of course." I fastly blinked, analysing his words. "Do you really mean it as a.. friend though?" I dared to finally question, causing him to simply scan my expression. "Why? Would you push me away if I meant it as more than just that?" His statement threw me off guard. "Hm? I mean.. No. I don't know." His seriousness dropped off his soft features as he smiled gently. "I know you're not over him. I wouldn't take it that far because I know you wouldn't be comfortable, so don't worry." Wait.. Did that mean he does like me then? "I don't want you to feel uncomfortable around me. I do really enjoy your presence. You suddenly leaving now would kinda hurt if I'm honest. I'm not too sure either. Let's just.. Stay together just like we are now." I slowly blinked, simply gazing at him. He had his very own charm, causing for his words to sound promising and calming with whatever he says. "Hm, alright."