Isn't it obvious?

Part 8

[Minju's pov]

I saw Chaewon's face. Her face looked pretty bummed.

I went after her but she is nowhere to be found inside the house.

Fast forward. Ive searched the whole house, she is definitely out.

I sighed.

Why would Chaewon reacted like that? She could just watch the moment but why??

Suddenly... Someone tap on me.

"Minju, are you okay? What are you searching for?" says Kazuha.

"Kazuha! No I was just looking for something to—you know..."

"urmm okay... By the way, what happened outside? I saw Chaewon left when everyone was cheering on something." says Kazuha.

"Did you approach her?"

"I did. She said she wants to prepare something for school. I'm not sure what" says Kazuha.

"Oo really? Okay." I smiled.

The expression Chaewon made make me wondering if something is wrong.

I went back inside the house.

"Where did you go? This is your party! You shouldn't—" says Yuri.

"Shh"

"What? DID YOU JUST SHH-ed ME? Do not left Hyunjin like that. He seems like really want you to be his." says Yuri.

Hm to think of that... He really changed...

"but Chaewon also like you.. OMAGAD... two siblings went after you... WOWWW... so nice to experience that hehe.." says Yuri.

"I don't think Chaewon like me. It was just a rumors."

"Aippp. She left when she saw her brother kneel down for you. How is that NOT LIKING..." Says Yuri.

"Can you not...."

Yuri just laughed. She really makes me overthinking.

Fast forward. Everyone is having fun at the party. Drinking. Laughing. However, all I can think about right now is the face Chaewon made. Haihhhh....

"Minju, I'm really sorry for what I did." Hyunjin came to me

"I'm sorry too. I left you. You must be embarrassed. Im really sorry okay."

"but I still want to know your real feelings on me..." says Hyunjin.

Hyunjin is looking for an answer, demanding to know my true feelings.

"Hyunjin, I...."

 As I lock eyes with him, I can see the sheer sincerity radiating from his gaze, he is being completely genuine. But my heart is a mess. Every time I look at him, thought of Chaewon cloud my mind. I'm torn between the two, and the truth is, I don't even know who I'm falling for anymore. I'm caught in a forbidden tug-of-war, and the guilt of not knowing who I want is suffocating me. I'm utterly lost in the space between them. But all i CAN SEE IS A REFLECTION OF HER, Chaewon.

"Hyunjin... I can see that you're being sincere. i really can. and it means more to me than you'll ever know." 

"Then what's the problem? Why do you look like you're grieving." says Hyunjin.

"Because  my heart is a mess, Hyunjin. Im torn, and I don't even know how to explain it to myself, let alone you. I'm at crossroads, and every path I take feels like I'm going to end up hurting someone I care about."

"Is there someone else?" asked Hyunjin.

a long pause, my eyes filled with guilt

"Its not that simple. I just... I'm conflicted. There's a part of my heart that's pulling me in a direction I never expected. I need time. Please, just give me some time to figure out where I truly stand."

Hyunjin holds my hand tighter, as if he wanted channel all his strength into me. He looks so confident. So genuine.

"I'll prove it to you, Minju." Says Hyunjin.

He sounds very determined

"I will show you that im the one youre meant to be with. Just give me chance to be where you truly stand."

I was stunned. His words were like knives that cut through my heart. He spoke as if the would was just me and him. He had no idea. He had no idea that everytime I looked at me with love, I was reminded of Chaewon.

"Hyunjin you dont understand." My voice almost disappeared, stuck in my throat.

"I know, I know. I dont need to understand it right now," he cutted me off with his slightly smile with a big hopes.

"I just need you to watch me. Ill make you forget whoever is holding you back."

FORGET???!! How could I forget Chaewon if everytime I see his face, I saw the image of his sister? Hyunjin sincerity makes me feel like a traitor. He was fighting for a love he thought was sacred, while I was drowning in a secret that could destroy his family.

I just smiled.

[Chaewon's pov]

Im in my room. Thinking about what happened. Thinking about the decision Chaewon will make that will change her life.

Someone knock on my door.

"Hey! Why did you go back home early?" its Hyunjin.

"I have something to do." I answered as if I was not effected by the SITUATION happened.

"I confessed to her."

I know....

Every night since this past few months, Hyunjin would come to my room, his eyes glowing with a spark I had never seen before. He'd talk about MINJU —how she smiled, how she looked at him, and how he was determined to leave his old, reckless life behind just for her.

"She's the one." he'd say leaning against my doorframe.

"I'm going to prove to her that I can be  the man he deserves."

I would just nod and force a smile, my heart breaking in slow motion. I wanted to scream. I wanted to tell him that everytime he mentioned her name, it felt like a thorn piercing my soul. But how could I? He was my brother, and for the first time in his life, he was being genuine.

I couldn't ruin his happiness. I couldnt be the one to break the bond between us just because I was selfishly in love with his girl.

So, I watched from the shadows as he held her hand. Kissed her cheeks. I saw the way he looked at her with such hope. I wanted to be angry at him but I couldnt. I was just sad—a deep, hollow sadness that came from knowing that by supporting my brother, I was effectively burying my own heart.

Ill stay quiet, Minju. Ill let him try because I love both of you too much to be the reason you fall apart.

"Goodnight, Hyunjin. I wanna sleep."