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yejisu : hate/love me tomorrow

published january 1, 2025. 7475 words
au
yeji pov.

Me: hi.
Lia: hey.
Me: how's your night going?
Lia: good. i'm watching a movie with yuna.
Me: oh. that's cool.

She takes a while to respond, and my mind is preoccupied with the pair.

Lia: yeah. it's our last night together before she's leaving to surprise her mom for her birthday.
Me: that sounds fun. she must be a nice girlfriend.
Lia: mhmm.
Me: so you'll be alone?
Lia: yes. why?
Me: i want to see you again.
Lia: yeji, where did this come from?
Me: because i want to see you.
Lia: it's unhealthy we have our numbers in the first place. i don't even think meeting in person will do us any better you know? just leave it.
Me: it won't hurt if your girlfriend is gone. she doesn't even check your phone, does she? that's why you're texting me?
Lia: because she trusts me.
Me: and you're taking advantage of it.
Lia: wtf yeji?
Me: please. just one night.
Lia: omg, i'm so sick of you and what you do to me you fucker. i don't know why i fall for your dumb shit.
Me: lia. i can't stop thinking about you, ml. i know it's stupid, but i can make it up to you when we're together. i'll explain.
Lia: i'm literally speechless. i'll have to think about it, okay?
Me: this isn't new to you.
Lia: no, but it hurts. it's wrong when you text me. now you want to come over to my girlfriend's home to...?
Me: i want to love you.

-

Lia hadn't responded to my text that night, and after my shift, I was alone. We were both alone.

I admit that I overstepped, yet I can't deny that I'm still chasing her back into my arms. It's the only reason I linger by her every night over the screen. I make it clear that I'm there for her, checking in daily. I never go a day without apologizing and express my guilt while still conveying how much I want her back in my life.

I can't help the feeling that my heart aches for her. She was everything I wanted in the world, and when she smiled, I wanted to see her even happier.

I just ruined it all.

It was me, weed, and the night sky, the peace and quiet lasting in my favor.

As soon as I was about to stand up, my phone buzzed.

It was a message from Lia.

I opened it, and her girlfriend's apartment address was displayed on the screen—nothing more.

I didn't waste a single second. I wasn't sure what changed her mind, but that didn't matter. I just wanted to see her. Grabbing my keys, I rushed over like I was headed to the hospital.

I took the elevator up, walked down the hall to the apartment, and stopped at her door. With a deep breath, I knocked. I waited and waited until I heard quick footsteps approach. The door swung open, and there she was.

Without a word, she grabbed my collar and yanked me inside, her grip aggressive, pulling me into her girlfriend's home.

Her first words are, "What are you doing out here, stupid?" She peers down the hallway cautiously before shutting the door quietly and nailing me against the wall.

I laugh, placing my hand over hers. "What do you mean? I'm waiting for you to open the door." I raise my hand and gesture a shrug, a little puzzled on my half.

She puffs in relief and lets go. "Someone might see you."

I ask as she tiptoes toward the kitchen, "And that's a bad thing?" Following her, I linger just behind, inches away. The scent of her strawberry perfume fills my nostrils, and I haven't forgotten the exact brand either.