Opposites attract, they said. [SeKai]

Eight

Jongin walked into the mostly empty park, hands shoved deep in his pockets and he immediately spotted a familiar petite male standing by the waterfall. Jongin hadn't talked to Luhan for a whole year so he wasn't exactly sure what he was supposed to say. But he had to do it. He had a showcase to win. He was going to listen to whatever the hell Luhan had to say and then he was going to leave. Simple, right?

He walked towards the other male and stood beside him wordlessly. Luhan almost jumped when he saw him.

"W-What are you doing here?" He asked, slightly in shock. He was supposed to be meeting up with Sehun.

"I'm here to listen to whatever you have to say," Jongin replied, voice gruff and emotionless.

"What?" Luhan had a confused expression on his face.

"I'm guessing Sehun didn't tell you," Jongin sighed, "That's besides the point anyway. If you have something to say to me, now's your chance. You may not get it again."

Luhan took a minute to calculate the situation before it all clicked. Sehun. "Oh."

He turned to stare at the waterfall wordlessly. Silence engulfed them for a few awkward minutes before Jongin finally spoke up.

"I don't have all day, you know."

Luhan was still silent. With a roll of his eyes, the other male began to walk away, "Never let it be said I didn't try."

"I've missed you."

Jongin halted his steps but didn't turn around, wondering if he heard right.

"I miss being your friend. I miss being your partner," He paused, "But I guess it was great while it lasted. I hope you have a great life, Jongin. I hope all your dreams come true."

Jongin felt like a cotton ball was stuck in his throat and he didn't even know why. He turned around and finally locked eyes with the shorter male. "Is this all an act? An act to make me feel sorry for you?"

Luhan's eyes didn't change, "No. I'm speaking the truth-"

"Like hell you are! I fucking ruined your life! I made everyone turn their backs on you. I was the reason you were getting fucking beat up everyday. You're supposed to despise me. Hate me with every fiber of your being. And here you are, telling me you hope all my dreams come true? What kind of sick fucking act is this?!" Before he noticed it he was yelling at the other. Luhan slightly winced but stood his ground.

"It's not an act," He said softly, "And my friends never walked away from me... They were ready to stand up for me but I was the one who told them to leave. And yes, maybe you did ruin my life, Jongin. But I never hated you. I never blamed you... I still loved you." He whispered the last part.

"Shut up shut up SHUT UP!" Jongin walked back towards the other with heavy steps and fisted the front of his shirt harshly, "Stop fucking lying. Stop pretending to be a fucking angel!"

Jongin's angry eyes were burning into the shorter male but they gradually softened once they took in his appearance. Luhan had his hands tightly clenched around Jongin's wrists and his eyes were shut closed, as if preparing to get hit, a tear ever so slowly running down his cheek.

Luhan looked absolutely pitiful.

What... What am I doing?

He felt a thousand arrows being shot at his heart as he stared at Luhan. He remembered that once smiling boy just a few years ago, the boy who everyone liked and adored, the boy who respected everyone and would never hurt a fly, the boy that was once his best friend. The same boy who was in his hands right now, just one breath away from getting hit.