Heart Cannot Lie

chapter 11

Tzuyu POV

Seungcheol walk me home today after school. I admit I did tell him a little white lie about my mom cannot fetch me after school today. I wanted to spend time with him, to get to know him better. Ah this is embarassing but I could not let this opportunity pass. I should thank Jeonghan for giving me this chance. Seungcheol. My 3- years-crush. I fell in love with this boy since my first year in highschool. It all started after he save me from the bullies at the cafe that day. They were making fun of my awkward pronounciation because I just moved to Korea from Taiwan. I was so close to crying that time but just like a-knight-in-shining-armor he put his headphone to my ears and scold them for me. I still remember the song he was listening to, Standing Egg- Old Song. It has been my favourite song since then. Seungcheol was a well-mannered boy and those long eyelashes drives me crazy everytime. He was one of the popular boys in school cause he was the captain of the basketball team. But he was still humble and didn't turned into playboy unlike the other popular boys. That is why I grew fonder of him each day. Even though I know his friend Hoshi having feelings for me but I can only see my Seungcheol. I always admire him but all I can do is watch him from afar. I went to every basketball match he had. And even a glimpsed of his face during recess makes me happy. I even knew his favourite food and who his bestfriend is. I gain my courage to talk to him after my friend Mina, told me she heard from Jun that Seungcheol is complementing my look. He notices me! I am so happy that time. I secretly glance to him walking beside me. So cool and handsome with both of his hand in his trousers pocket. Honestly I don't want this moment to end.

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'So Tzuyu. Are you feeling well now?' Seungcheol asked. 'Yes I am feeling a lot better now. And I am so happy I can go to school again,' Tzuyu said with a smile. 'Thats good to hear. And thank you for saving Jeonghan,' Seungcheol smile back to Tzuyu. 'Ah no big deal. I am the one who should thank you for walking me home today,' Tzuyu said. 'This is the least I could do to thank you for saving him, Tzuyu. Thanks again,' Seungcheol replied. 'Okay,' Tzuyu smile. She feel a bit dizzy and a moment later she fainted beside Seungcheol. Luckily Seungcheol manage to hold her protecting her from falling to the ground. 'Tzuyu.. Tzuyu,' Seungcheol shake Tzuyu's body but Tzuyu remain unconcious. Seungcheol then carried her on his back and rush to Tzuyu's house. He knock on the door and Tzuyu mom open it. 'What happen to her?' She asked Seungcheol. 'She suddenly fainted just now madam,' Seungcheol said whilst catching his breath. Then Tzuyu's mom asked Seungcheol to send Tzuyu to her room. While Tzuyu's mom called a doctor, Seungcheol put Tzuyu down to her bed in the recovery position. He place Tzuyu to her side, supported by one leg and one arm. Then he tilt her head back and lift her chin to open her airway. He continuously monitor Tzuyu's breathing and pulse while waiting for the doctor to come. During times like this Seungcheol glad he took the first aid courses at school.

When the doctor came, Seungcheol went out of Tzuyu's room and soothe her mother. 'It will be okay madam. Don't worry,' Seungcheol said rubbing her hand. Then the doctor came out,' She is okay. Its just that she have not taken her medicine yet Mrs. Chou. And thanks to this boy for giving her first aid before I come,' the doctor said. Both Mrs. Chou and Seungcheol felt relieved. 'Thank you son,' Mrs. Chou said hugging Seungcheol. 'You're welcome,' Seungcheol replied. Mrs. Chou asked Seungcheol to stay until Tzuyu regain her conscious. Seungcheol hesitate at first but when Mrs. Chou beg, he finally agree. He text his mom and Jeonghan telling them about the situation before his cellphone battery died. Then Seungcheol sat beside Tzuyu's bed and fall asleep.

Tzuyu awoke seeing Seungcheol was sleeping soundly beside her. She smile and caressed his hair. Then she kissed Seungcheol cheek whispering,' I love you Seungcheol.' She lay on her pillow again and stare at the sleeping boy still caressing his hair. Tzuyu touch Seungcheol eyes, nose and his lip. 'I wonder how this lip taste like,' she said to herself. Then she caressed Seungcheol face causing the boy to woke up. 'Ah Tzuyu. You finally woke up. Feeling better?' Seungcheol asked. Tzuyu just nods at him. 'The doctor said you did not eat your medicine. Why?' Seungcheol asked again. 'Its bitter,' Tzuyu replied. 'You should eat it Tzuyu. For you to recover faster,' Seungcheol said. 'No! It never been. I cannot heal me. I've been taking it since I was 10 but I never recover,' Tzuyu screams, tears flowing hard from her eyes. Seungcheol shocked but he quickly hug Tzuyu to calm her down. He caressed her hair and pat her head. After a while, she stop crying and wipe aways her tears. 'Sorry Seungcheol,' Tzuyu said. 'Its okay Tzuyu. Im sorry I asked. But what do you mean you've been taking medicine since you were 10?' Seungcheol asked Tzuyu out of curiousity. 'Actually I had a congestive heart failure Seungcheol,' Tzuyu said. 'I am sorry Tzuyu. It must have been hard for you,' Seungcheol pat her head. 'But please eat you medicine. There were a lot of people who care about you. They wanted you to recover. Your parents. Your friends...' 'You. Do you care about me too Seungcheol?' Tzuyu cut Seungcheol advice. 'Ye...yes I care about you t....,' Seungcheol eyes widened feeling Tzuyu's lip were on his. Tzuyu put her hand to Seungcheol neck and deepen the kiss, sucking the upper lip and the lower lip take turns. Seungcheol pushed her away,' Tzuyu this is not right,' he said. 'Is it wrong for me to have feeling for you?' Tzuyu asked. Seungcheol was speechless. 'I...I have to go home,' he said and leave Tzuyu alone in her room. On his way home, he felt guilty towards Jeonghan for letting Tzuyu kiss him, even though he didn' t return the kiss. Seungcheol went to Jeonghan house and when he was alone with Jeonghan in his room, he kissed him. They shared their passionate kiss until Jeonghan realized Seungcheol was crying. He pull away from the kiss and asked 'What happen Cheolie? Why are you crying?' 'I don't want to do this anymore. I.. I am sorry Hannie,' Seungcheol pulls Jeonghan for another kiss. Jeonghan kissed Seungcheol deeply and hug him tightly. After Seungcheol calm down, he gently pulls away from their kiss and hug Jeonghan. 'Cheolie, please tell me what happen,' Jeonghan said. 'Do you love me Hannie?' Seungcheol asked. 'Yes with all my heart,' Jeonghan replied. 'I am sorry Hannie. I wronged you. I've done something unforgiveable. I am a bad guy Hannie. You should not love me anymore,' Seungcheol said. Jeonghan shocked hearing Seungcheol's words. 'But why? What have you done wrong to me?' Jeonghan asked. 'Its Tzuyu. We kissed,' Seungcheol said. Jeonghan sobs. 'How can you do this to me Cheol-ah,' he said. Seungcheol tried to hug Jeonghan but he shrug his hand and pudh him away. 'I hate you, Cheol. I don't want to see you anymore' Jeonghan said letting his tears flow down his cheek hardly. 'Its my fault Hannie. I am sorry. I should distance myself from you so that I wouldn't hurt you anymore.' Seungcheol said and leave Jeonghan. Seungcheol cried leaving the room and when Mrs. Yoon asked him why, he said,' I am sorry Mrs. Yoon. I make Jeonghan cry again today'.