torn • jb & yg

t h i r t y s e v e n

I ordered dinner since I wasn't in a mood to cook, around fifteen minutes has passed when I heard a knock on my door. I frowned as I walked toward it. It's weird they arrived this soon. I open the door to find JB holding the paper bag in his hands with a smile.

"Your food is here." He said shaking the bad. I opened my eyes widely and turned to look for my wallet.

"What are you doing?" He asked as he walked inside the apartment and closing the door behind him.

"I must pay, I can't keep them waiting-

"Relax. I've paid already." He said as he placed the bag on the kitchen counter. I turned around and narrowed my eyes. "Are you treating me?" I asked and he nodded.

"Well... Thanks." I said as I walked toward the kitchen to get some plates. "It's okay, I already ate." He said as he took a seat on the breakfast table. I turned around and gave him a sarcastic look and after a few seconds he chuckled.

"Okay fine, I am always hungry anyway." He said grabbing the plate I put in front of him. I served chicken for the two of us and some fries. "This is really delicious." He said as he took a big bite of chicken. I smiled at his reactions.

"So... What did you do today?" He asked casually as he shoved a fried into his mouth. I shrugged.

"Not much, I just worked editing some videos and that's all." I said as I took a bite of chicken too. He nodded without looking at me.

"I saw you talking with Yugyeom today." His eyes were fixed on the plate of food but his attitude was rather fresh. He didn't seem bothered to me. I remained looking at him.

"Uhh yeah... He offered to come with me to the coffee shop-

"To the coffee shop too?" He had his eyes widely opened and was holding a piece of chicken in the air. I swallowed hard.

"Ohh... You're talking about the lunch time?" I asked and he narrowed his eyes nodding.

"Yeah, he saw me eating alone and sat with me." I said looking back at the food. He remained silent for a couple of seconds before clearing his throat and cleaning his fingers with a napkin.

"How do you feel toward him?" He blurted out causing me to almost choke on my food. He followed me with his gaze and looked at me as if asking me if I was okay.

"I mean... Do you still have feelings for him?" He added as he tilted his head while looking at me intensely.

What am I supposed to say? 

It's been almost a month since he broke up with me. I still like him.

"I do-

He closed his eyes as if I just stabbed him and ran both hands through his hair. I felt my heart racing, I didn't want to hurt JB with my words. This sudden empathy toward JB has an explanation, I like him too.

"JB- I said as I grabbed one of his hands. He quickly looked at me in awe – I still like him, but my heart is going through a hard time, because I find myself confused." I said.

He slowly straightened up and looked into my eyes. "H-How?" He stammered. I couldn't believe the big boy JB stammering?

"I like you too." My voice was probably more high than expected, almost a yell which caused him to jump on his seat. I covered my face in embarrassment. Next thing I know I felt JB's arms wrapping around me. He stood from his chair and walked toward me to pull me into a hug. I felt his soft lips brushing my forehead.