JR's POV
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I smiled and picked up my menu, but sighed when I held it up. My head was throbbing from thinking about a feeling I shouldn't have for another guy, let alone for someone I don't wanna lose. I sighed and shook it off then looked through the choices.
"I'm getting the shrimp pasta " I heard Ren say as he set his menu down.
"I'm getting the beef and chicken ravioli" I said as I set my menu. I shook my head and looked at Ren, who was still going through all the choices even though he already made a choice. I sighed and got up. "I'll be back, I'm going to the bathroom" I said subtly before walking off. When I stepped into the bathroom I walked into a stall, locked the door and rubbed my temples. "I need to clear my head
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Ren's POV
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I nodded to JR then set my menu letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding. My heart was going nuts and it wouldn't calm down no matter how many times I told myself this was not a date! I sighed and bit my lip as I ran my hand through my hair. I felt my phone go off, it was mom, probably wondering where I was since the past month or so I've been staying home. I responded to her "With JR" I sighed but smiled when I saw her message "That's great sweety, I'll see you later have fun!" I closed my phone and slipped it in my pocket.
I sighed then circled my finger around the rim of my glass, then noticed JR's phone on the table. I bite my lip and picked it up, if I was lucky his password was the same. I sighed in relief, it was the same password that I remembered, and opened his contacts. I scrolled to the contact 'Beautiful' and opened his messages. I smiled when I realized it was his mom 'So, I was wrong... and rude for getting angry about it...'. I bit my lip and locked his phone. Flinching when I realized JR was in front of me. I swallowed hard and handed him his phone, looking down. He sighed and slipped his phone in his pocket.
"Ren... don't ever go through my phone again." He said in a stern annoyed voice. I bit my lip and quickly sipped my water.
"S-sorry... I promise I won't..." I said softly. He sighed and rubbed his temples.
"What the hell were you doing any way? There's nothing on my phone that would interest you." He said bluntly as he glared at me. The same glare he shot at me when we finally looked at each other face to face after being a month apart. I looked at him with wide eyes, I felt the same guilt and pain that I felt that day. My eye's began to water 'No, don't cry... Don't be stupid and cry!' I thought to myself as I closed my eyes, tears streamed down my cheeks.
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JR's P.O.V.
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I glared at Ren waiting for his answer, but stopped when I saw tears go down his cheeks. "Re-Ren... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-" I started.
"No-no... It's okay, I deserve it...I shouldn't have gone through your phone" he said smiling as he wiped his tears. I bit my lip and reached over to cup Ren's cheek before wiping away his tears with my thumb. I could feel his face go hot.
"No, I shouldn't have been so mean. We're supposed to have fun and catch up... So how have you been, this past month was it?" I rambled as I tried to cheer him up . He shrugged and moved his face from my hand and looked down .
"Lonely... I had a lot to do" he said softly. I could tell he was lying except the fact that he was lonely... I want to know why he's been avoiding me, but it seems like he doesn't wanna talk about it... I don't wanna upset him or make him cry more.
"Hey... Forget about it let's just have fun alright? We're finally reuniting" I said quickly then passed Ren a napkin. He quickly wiped his eyes and smiled weakly. "That's better! smile, feel better... I wanna have fun tonight" I smiled sheepishly. He chuckled and looked up at me, finally, then nodded.
"Yeah, I guess so.. well our food's here so let's hurry and eat! " he said as he smiled at his plate of Shrimp Pasta. he licked his lips "It looks amazing!" he said as he picked up his fork to begin eating. I chuckled and began to eat my self after my food was set in front of me.
"Hey- excuse me... Can you bring some wine over?" I paused and looked at Ren. "What drink do you want? or do you wanna drink with me?" I asked. He bit his lip and shrugged "Just bring the wine and two glasses." I said and smiled before eating again.
"Umm... JR, remember I haven't drank before..." he said softly as he twirled his fork in his food. I chuckled and swallowed the piece of Ravioli in my mouth.
"Don't worry I've checked the menu, they only have light wines. So don't worry." I said winking. I could see his face go red. I smiled, my old shy and happy Ren was back. I went to eat, but stopped when I saw Ren eat again. I sat back and smiled 'I never noticed how adorable he was... Wait what? did I just... no'. I sighed and went back to eating, shaking off the thought. 'What the hell am I thinking? Ren's a dude. Not to mention my best friend...'.
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I looked over at Ren "So where to Ren? The Trophy Garden or downtown first?" I asked as I started my car. He bit his lip and thought for a bit.
"Downtown. I wanna see the Treasure Garden at night when the lights are dim and the fireflies are out." he said smiling. I chuckled and nodded. I drove to the highway towards down town. I looked over at Ren again.
"So what were you doing the past month?" I asked trying to break the silence.
"Well... I've been taking care of a puppy that I just got mostly... and - uhh work. ..." he said softly.
"What kind of puppy?" I asked. He pulled out his phone to show me a picture of a small red-brown husky. I smiled "He's adorable. what's his name?" I asked. His face went red.
"Remember the name we came up with for a dog when we were younger? " He asked. I nodded.
"Sarang, right?" I asked looking at him.
"...Yeah... that name. .." he said blushing. I smiled and ruffled his hair.
"You know... I'm glad you remember stuff from when we were younger because. .. never mind. .." I stopped myself before I made Ren cry again. I didn't want to hurt him but, I at least wanted him to know that I was lonely and hurt when he just ignored me for a month. I sighed and parked in front of a bakery in the plaza downtown. I looked at Ren before he turned to look at me. "Look... I just want you to know I forgive you... for disappearing for a month... you needed space for whatever reason you had... So don't feel bad about it. I know you do..." I said looking into his eyes. I saw pained, sad but happy look in his eyes. I wanted to see his eyes sparkle again. .. I missed it. I missed his warm smile, his pure spirit, his happy bubbly nature... I missed him bad... I know I'm with him now... but it feels like somethings different. I blinked myself out of my trance and realized I was holding Ren's chin running my thumb over his bottom lip. I pulled back blushing furiously. "Uhhh... sorry" I said my face turning as red as Ren's. Ren blushed and looked away biting his lip.
"It... it's okay..." he said softly. I looked at him 'was that a smile?' I thought to myself as he looked away. 'No that was just my imagination...' I told myself shaking my head.
"Well let's grab something small and sweet then head towards downtown. Alright?" I said as I got out of the car. Ren nodded and got out walking into the bakery behind me. I smiled and draped my arm over his shoulders pulling him to me. "What do you want?" I asked as we looked through the assorted sweets. He bit his lip and looked through them.
"Let's get Gyeongju bread." he said pointing to a fresh batch. I smiled and nodded.
"One small bag of Gyeongju bread, please." I said to the lady behind the counter she nodded and grabbed a small bag and filled it with 6 Gyeongju bread then handed it to me. I paid her and smiled putting a tip in the tip jar. After that me and Ren walked downtown from the bakery towards the trophy garden
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The Distance
FanfictionJR and Ren were bestfriends... Yeah, didn't last very long...
