I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND (JAEJOONG FANFIC) #WATTYS2015

CHAPTER 3

“You're mad?” Lena asked.

            “How can I not be mad . . . . I was worried about you . . . . Father was already asking about you, and I didn't know what to answer,” Daichi replied.

            “Sorry . . . . “ she softly replied.

            Daichi glanced at Lena. Somehow his anger disappeared the moment he saw the sadness in Lena's eyes.

            “Did you talk with him?” he asked.

            “Who? . . . . With Jaejoong? . . . . Yes . . . . but not so much,” she replied.

            “I am sorry too . . . .  I shouldn't have made an appearance like that. Now . . . .he must be wondering who I am,” Daichi said while his attention was on the road.

            “Yes . . . I felt he wanted to ask about you . . . . But he is going to know about you sooner or later. So what is the use in hiding,” she said with a sad tone.

            “Lena . . . . “ Daichi uttered. He slowly drove the car into the side of the road and stopped.

            “Daichi?” she asked.

            “Lena . . . . I know how much you love that guy. That's why I am giving you this chance to be with him. I understand . . . .  how hard our situation is for you. I also know you're only doing this because of our grandparents. If they hadn't set us up in the first place . . . . then you can be happy and free to love any one you like. We still have two months before our formal engagement. So you still have time to set things right. . . . If you truly love him . . . . then try to fight for him. I am willing to help you. Just try to be careful . . . . My father is already keeping an eye on you. So you better follow all the things that I am telling you. We wouldn't want to be caught . . . . My father will surely hang me if he knew that I am helping you to get attached with another guy,” Daichi said with a sadness in his eyes.

            “Daichi . . . . I understand and thank you,” she replied.

            Daichi stared at Lena. He tried to hide the pain he was feeling with a smile. He loved Lena . . . . but he didn't want her to be married to him just because of an agreement between their grandparents. He wanted her to marry him because she loved him . . . . or the least would be . . . . because she wanted to be with him.

            “But frankly I am afraid your help would just be wasted,” Lena suddenly said as she sadly looked out the car. She was somehow trying to hold back her tears. She didn't  want Daichi to see the tears that were already forming in her eyes.

            “What do you mean?” he asked.

            Lena laughed bitterly. “We haven't seen each other for more than a year. And he didn't even notice the change in me. . . . Aside from that, he still treats me like a male friend. I even overheard him talking about me with his friends. I think he will always see me only as his bestfriend . . . . and nothing more.”

            “If that is the case . . . . then it is his lost . . . not yours. Well, what do you plan to do now?” he asked with a serious expression on his face.

            “I would still like to spend some time with him. . . . even if as a friend only. It is something that would make me happy. I still have two months right?” Lena asked.

            Daichi nodded. “Yes . . .  we still have two months. So you should use that time to be with him . . . . . and make him fall in love with you.”