Love's Silhouette | Lee Heeseung ♤

Chapter 11

Timeskip
(3 days later)

Heeseung's pov

I furrowed my eyebrows when I heard my phone buzzing. I picked it up from my side table and squinted my eyes because of the bright light emitting from it. However, it flew right open when I realised it was Sohyun messaging me.

It was almost 1am in the morning, so I was wondering why she was awake in the first place.

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sohyun

sohyun:
could you come over?

right now

please?

me:
yeah? you miss me?

sohyun:
i don't have time for your
games, hee

i'm not feeling the best

and i'm embarrassed to admit
this but i need you hee

not anyone else, only you

me:
i'll be there as soon
as i can
seen

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I got out of bed and quickly put on a hoodie. I became worried as I rushed out to leave. I decided to drive over there though the engine might wake my parents up. I took the risk anyway.

I drove to her house, thinking about what kept her awake during these late hours. She said she wasn't feeling the best, and that could really only mean one thing. It's most likely about Jungwon. I prepared myself to face her sadness again.

I could only sympathise with the poor girl who had a precious, but brittle heart.

Once I arrived, I took the extra keys that were under the pot and unlocked the door as quietly as I could. I made my way to her bedroom with caution, and lightly knocked on the door. There was no response, so I invited myself in.

When I saw the state she was in, my lips parted. Tissues were scattered everywhere on her bed and her face was cupped in her hands, crying silently. I closed the door behind me, and sat next to her on the bed.

"Sohyun? I'm here, it's okay"
I held her arm, rubbing my thumb back and forth.

She sniffled, taking another tissue and wiping her tears. She wanted to speak, but couldn't because of the lump in her throat.

"It's okay, take your time"
I reassured her.

She regained some composure before speaking again.

"Naeun texted me earlier and she threatened to tell the school about my crush on Jungwon if our friend group doesn't drop him completely. She called me a sl*t for it"
She explained, tears still streaming down her face.

I was shocked to hear it. How much of an idiot must Jungwon be to date someone like Naeun?

"Does it really seem that way? Answer me, honestly"
Sohyun stared at me, waiting.

"No, Sohyun. Why would I ever think of you that way?"
I had a sorrowful gaze.

"It wasn't easy to lose feelings for him so why is she bringing it up when she's already dating him? When she saw how he f*cking rejected me in front of her face"
She sounded really frustrated.

Tears continued to trickle down her cheeks and her nose was red as ever. I had never seen her so vulnerable before.

"I'm so sorry that I asked you to come over this late. I didn't know who else to turn to, Heeseung. I'm a mess"
She rubbed her forehead.

I moved closer to Sohyun and engulfed her in a hug. Sohyun immediately wrapped her arms around me too, getting comfortable in my warm embrace.

"And I'll handle your mess every single time. I'm glad I was the first person you thought to message, don't ever be sorry about it"
I caressed her back gently.

Sohyun was about to pull away from me, but I secured my arms around her waist firmly.

"No, I'm fixing your mess"
I hugged her a little tighter.

A light chuckle left her throat as we stayed like that for a while longer. She needed this hug.

"Heeseung. Tell me the truth"
Sohyun mumbled against my neck.

"Hm?"
I hummed, waiting for her question.

"Why are you really doing all this for me? I know you wouldn't be this nice to me just because I'm Jay's sister"
She looked up at me.

I gulped, hesitant to tell her the truth.

"It's like when I'm having a bad day, somehow you're always there in the picture, looking after me, dealing with my bullsh*t"
She said, feeling some embarrassment.

"Though I never thought I'd say this...when I fall apart, you'd fill up the empty spaces"
Sohyun stared at me, her eyes sparkling.

"What if I'm just a changed person? What would you say to that?"
I tilted my head at her, obviously joking.

"Heeseung"
She sighed.

"If you want to know so badly...then promise to stop crying?"
I wiped her tears away as she nodded.

"I have feelings for you. No matter how absurd it sounds coming from me, I really do want to take care of you, Sohyun. I don't care how bad of a state you think you're in because I'm willing to be with you for as long as it takes to make you feel better again"
I stroked her head softly.

Her gaze then softened.

"You really mean everything?"
She was taken aback.

"Now why would I lie about something like that?"
I asked her back.

She became quiet, diverting her attention away.

"I meant every word I said"
I told her sincerely.

Sohyun then pulled away from me. She didn't seem to believe my confession, now playing with the hem of her shirt.

"I'm not asking you to reciprocate my feelings. I just want to let you know that I'm always here if you need me. I'll always make time if it's you. If that were false, I wouldn't have come here in the first place"
I explained, lowering my head to meet her eyes.

After a few moments, she spoke again.

"Thank you for all of this. I'm grateful to you, but I'm not ready to be..anything more with you right now. I'm sorry"
She apologised, guilt in her voice.

"I understand. There's nothing to be sorry about. You need time, and I respect that. I just hope for you to be happier"
I told Sohyun and she nodded.

"You should go to sleep now, don't worry too much"
I added.

Sohyun looked at the scattered tissues on the bed then looked back at me awkwardly. I grabbed the trash can in her room, quickly discarding all of them while she found a comfortable position to fall asleep in.

"Go back home safely"
She said before shutting her eyes closed.

Although she expected me to leave, I sat on the ground, making sure she completely fell asleep. About 15 minutes passed, and I turned around to see Sohyun sleeping soundly.

Just how much of a mistake did he make, hurting an angel like you?