iKON imagines

#2 B.I

He is at your doorstep before you know it.
Looking as restless as he usually is, he wanders around the front yard while waiting for you to get ready. You bolt out of the door, grab his hand and start running like there is no tomorrow
"Run Kim Hanbin, we are so late!"
"At least you know, y/n you should be aware of how lucky you are that a perfect guy like me is getting late just because of you"
"Yah you are the one who should be grateful!"
You guys are childhood friend. As simple as it is, you have been neighbour ever since you were born, of course you would hang out with each other and become best friends in the world.
When you have reached your school's gate, Hanbin suddenly pulls you to a stop, making you bump into his back (he has taken the lead, you are not really good at running anyway)
"Hanbin!"
He turns around abruptly. You two are so close that you can notice the knitting on his sweater and the comforting dahlia scent, his favourite flower.
"Hey y/n, there is something on your cheek"
You slowly look up as he caressing your cheek, picking up the piece of whatever-it-is. You have not realised how much he has grown, even though he may not be an outstanding guy, his appearance is fine. You are lost in thoughts when he suddenly pinches you.
"Hey idiot! What is with that face? Don't you ever think of this as any of the cheesy scenes in your absurd dramas!"
"No, I am not that dumb yet"
"Oh really? I wonder who was the one spilling milk when all she had to do was holding the bottle?"
"You..!!"
"Hey that two students over there, come here! Take your late slips!" - yells the Discipline Master, cutting off your conversation.
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Although you are close friends, Hanbin and you do not talk much in school, you have your own clique (you know, girls stick to girls, boys stick to boys). Whichever the case, sometimes the two cliques of yours hang out together as a (quite) big group. Within your group, Hanbin is a very loud guy, he talks freely and makes you feel comfortable. However, to other schoolmates, he is a super duper x100 times ordinary guy who is quiet as well as (kinda) unfriendly. I mean, you would not take a second glance at him in a crowd. It is impossible that someone would ever have a crush on Kim Hanbin, until today.
"Kim Hanbin, this letter is for you!" - says an adorable junior, Sarah, who stops you (your group) on your way home. She is too shy to look up, while you all are too shocked to react. You bet even Hanbin is in disbelief as he awkwardly takes the letter.
After the girl has hurriedly left, you can finally scream your hearts out,
"Holy crap guys! Kim Hanbin has received a love letter"
"This deserves a national record"
"OMG, I can't believe I have the privilege to witness this while I'm alive!"
"Okay guys we have reached the bus stop! See ya y/n and Hanbin!",
" Y/N if you can, spoil us what the letter is about"
Hanbin simply chuckles at their jokes. As you continue your way, he swings his arm around your shoulders,
"Are you going to open it?", you question him carefully
"I don't know, what do you think?"
"Heh? It is your letter for god's sake. But since you asked me, how about we sit down there and have a look?" - you wink naughtily at him, pointing at the swings in the playground, where you used to hang out when you were kids. Hanbin can be really dumb when it comes to this kind of thing (of course, THIS is the first time in his life).
Hanbin watches you carefully as you open the letter. He is focusing so hard he makes you feel tense up.
"Why are you not wearing any gloves on? Do you know what month is it you dumbshit? Christmas is coming!"- he grabs you hand and puts them in his jacket's pocket, the letter drops to the ground.
"Aish it is not that cold yet", you stand up as you shake you hand away, demanding your face to stop blushing, " You read it, it is yours anyway. I'm gonna get us some ice cream and Pringles"

" Hi Hanbin,
    I am Sarah. You may not know me but I have been having a crush on you ever since you were Student President. You are very cute and talented! I decide to confess now. Sunbaenim, can you give me a chance?
     P/S: I will wait for you tomorrow in the school's library at 5 p.m. Please give me an answer tomorrow!"

Hanbin has done reading the letter by the time you come back with his favourite snacks: choco cones plus Sour Cream and Onion Pringles. Along the way, you have that imagination of how it would be if he accepts the confession. Will you guys still go to school together? Is he gonna leave you while sitting with his girlfriend during recess? What about your frequent hangout during weekend? Will he leave you alone at home and go on a date with his girlfriend? Sarah is a pretty girl, surely he likes her too, doesn't he? You shake those thoughts off my head, whatever, the decision is his. As you walk back towards the swing, Hanbin is looking at you. When you sit down, he sighs.
"What now?" - you ask.
" I have no idea"
" You have to see her, you know, despite whatever your answer is. It is already not easy to gather up your courage and confess to someone, so be punctual tomorrow. If you are scared, I can accompany you" you utter the script, like in those dramas where the girl would advise the guy she likes, not really mean them.
"It is not that I am scared, it is just..."- He is clearly flustered, muttering the words the way he is right now.
"Right, you are not scared. Come on Hanbinnie, we will be late for dinner. And I would like to take your precious little sister, Hanbyul, for a walk before 8. I have promised her" - you call him by the nickname his parents use, kicking the rocks at your feet. He jumps down the swing, takes your bags and walks along side with you.
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Once you close the door of your room, you glide down and lean back against it. How are you supposed to deal with this situation? A girl just confessed to Hanbin, he is your best friend, at the same time he is also your crush.
CRUSH!!!
This is what Hanbin has been to you since your senior years in secondary school. Don't ask how because it just happens to be so. You enjoy being close to him and everything. In fact, you are content with how you are now without even realising that someday things might change, and it is today! If you let him be with Sarah, he will slowly forget your friendship, who knows? Hanbin has short-term memory!!! Despite so, if you follow them to their dates and stick to Hanbin, he would think you are a freak, or worse, a stalker!!! You are a total idiot, planning on how to tell him your feelings when you are 20, forgetting about how he can easily get a girlfriend now just because no one has ever confessed to him before!!!
Part of you wants to rush to him and blurt out this secret, whereas the other part is wondering, what if he does not like you the same way? What if he has a crush on a girl, who is not you? Worse still, what if that girl is Sarah? What are you going to do then?

        You have a sick feeling in your stomach, you do not eat well that dinner, even though baked chicken is your favourite dish (;-;). After dinner, you walked like a zombie to Hanbin's house, Hanbyul rushes out as soon as she sees you, wearing a fluffy winter jacket.
        "Unnie! Can Hanbin oppa go with us? He says he is lonely at home!"- she pleads. You quietly glare at that jerk who is standing in front of you innocently, smiling like a fool. He has his thick jacket and this ridiculously long scarf you have given him last Christmas on. You only have your jacket. Anyway, you are in no mood to care about that much of a detail. Hanbin does not seem to notice. You stroll towards the playground, you between the two siblings
" So... about the letter, I have decided" - Hanbin initiates the conversation
" Uh huh" - you respond weakly, ruffling Hanbyul's head and avoiding eye contact. Then you decide to talk nonsense "My Mum cooked roasted chicken for dinner, the drumstick was so huge I didn't think I could finish it!"
" Y/N..."
" We read about Romeo and Juliet in Literature class today, and Mary was so touched by the story she even cried, can you believe that? I mean, duh, it is good but isn't it too cheesy? To me it is. And in Science class..."
" Y/N!"; he cuts you off, " I have already decided to reject the junior"- he has stopped walking by then, trying to get your attention.
"But... why?"- you are startled and glad, you can jump over the moon now.
"Cause... I have a huge crush on this girl, only she will never realise, wouldn't you like to  guess who is she?"
" You are telling me anyway, aren't you? Who is the chosen one then?"
Instead of answering you, he wraps his scarf around your neck and takes your hand
"I like..."
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"This one idiot in front of me now"