Because I Like You || Lee Felix

CH-20: I Dunno What to Do

3rd Person's POV:

"They grow up so fast." Jisung fake cried when he saw Heeji and Felix kissing.
"He is only a day younger than you." Hyunjin pointed out and Jisung glared.
"Shut up you tree!"
"Guys, what is he doing? Is he still in daze." Chan's voice stopped them, and they looked at Felix, who was standing while looking around and Heeji was holding onto his hands.

Felix closed his eyes and sighed. He turned around and looked Heeji in the eyes and slowly removed her grip from his hands.
"I'm sorry." He apologized and turned around, walking away from her, and towards Nari, who was standing in between Jiyeon and Iseul.

He stopped in front of her and held out his hands for her to hold. She hesitated for a moment but the look he was giving her, made her accept his hands. She slowly put her hand on his and Felix sent her a small smile and intertwined their hands.
He pulled Nari away from the dead silent crowd to outside, leaving everyone agape.

Everyone shared awkward glances. Some sending looks to Heeji, who was confused, and lost while watching Felix Walk away with Nari. They all were frozen in their places. (I bet you felt the awkwardness from the screen as well.) Aera, Eunji and Sohee scurried to the girl and took her away from the spotlight, in case she feels uncomfortable.

All of Felix's friends were dead silent. Hyunjin and Jisung, who were the loudest, were also very quiet.
Iseul whipped her head towards Changbin, who put both his hands up.
"She is a good and kind girl. Attentive and very talented. Good at sports and has a bright spirit as well. Not at all someone with lots of attitude and has never been a toxic person. A good person to be with. Has a loud but cheerful personality." Iseul nodded at him and looked at the crowd.
"Everyone, the drama is over, you may resume the party, but no gossip about any one of them."

........

"Felix?" Nari sighed when they stopped. The pair was now on the beach, the waves washing through the shore. It was almost dark since the sun was down and the purple and orange tint in the sky made the waves look majestic and beautiful.

"I know you have a lot of questions, but can you just appreciate this view right now?" He pointed and Nari looked at the seascape. Her eyes shone while gazing at the scene and the realization of the whole event was dwelling upon Felix.

"Why did you drag me here, when Heeji confessed to you? She is your crush since high school, isn't she?" She asked and Felix sighed. "I already told you, like what, an hour ago that me and her are nothing and don't ask about her from me."

Heeji crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. "You know what? I have the right to ask you why you pulled that stunt and what is the actual thing between you and her, since everyone might think that you and I are dating or maybe some might think that I have come between you and her."

Felix looked at her with a look which she could not decipher. "And what is the problem with that?" He asked.
Nari stopped and looked at him in the eyes. "Because we are not meant to be with each other. You have Heeji and it would be better if you go and accept her when she is finally reciprocating the feelings you have had for her since a long time."

Felix smiled bitterly. "No Nari, you don't know everything." Nari closed her eyes. "Then explain Felix. And why out of everyone inside, you pulled me out of there?" She asked.

"Because you won't judge me." He confessed and Nari went silent at that. "I know it sounds dumb and I could have just pulled any one of my friends, but they are too blinded by Heeji. And I need someone who can think neutrally about this whole thing and listen to my side as well."

"What do you mean blinded by Heeji?"