𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬

Nineteen

"Stop this, Aera." Minhyuk said, standing in front of her.

"Why? I love scaring her," Aera grinned.

"You almost killed us yesterday!"

"But didn't, that's a good sign right? I heard she was also there when the accident happened,"

"MJ's already moving on and it's done, okay?" Minhyuk balled his fists, "Besides, Minseok's getting well. Now can you stop?"

"Why are you stopping me?!" She exclaimed. "You would've wanted this,"

"But I didn't want anyone to get hurt!"

Aera scoffed, realizing the situation, "You're inlove with her, aren't you? That's why you want this to stop!"

"I do! I like her!" He admitted. "Why do you care?"

She backed away, "Why?! Don't you see how much I like you then you ask why?! I've been with you Minhyuk, from the start! Not Hyemi! So why her?"

"You seriously want me to tell you what Hyemi has that you don't?" Minhyuk asked, but she didn't answer. "For starters, she's not crazy!"

"Minhyuk..." She walked towards her, looking desperate trying to hold his hand.

He swatted it away, making her stumble on the ground, "Don't touch me and don't ever come near me or Hyemi ever again. If you do, you know what will happen,"

Aera stood up looking furious, "You'll regret this, Minhyuk. I promise you, you will."

She turned around and started walking away but looked back, "Hyemi will never love you back. And if you can't finish this revenge, I will."

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"Minhyuk? You've been quiet all afternoon," Hyemi said, holding Minseok's hand. She went with him to the hospital.

She hasn't said anything about that day. She's just trying to help his brother, knowing that they are the reason for his current state.

"I think hyung's sad," Minseok said.

Hyemi leaned down to Minseok's level and asked, "Really? Why do you think that?"

"If he's quiet, he's got something on his mind that's really really serious!" His brother explained, describing him.

Hyemi stood up and looked at Minhyuk again, "You know, you can't carry all your problems alone. Want to have a little chat before we head home?"

Minhyuk turned her face towards her, "It's nothing, really -"

"Minhyuk?!" A woman in her late 40s came rushing towards them, "Why are you here?"

"That's my mom," Minseok pointed out.

Minhyuk's mom didn't realize Hyemi was there but when she did she widens her eyes, "You -!"

"Mrs. Park, I can explain," Hyemi said, stuttering as she pulled Minseok away from her. "This isn't really -"

SLAP!

Hyemi's face went red. Minhyuk's eyes widen, holding her mom's wrist, "Why did you do that?"

"What are you doing with a girl like her, Minhyuk? She's dangerous," Her mom explained, releasing herself from his grip. "Let's go."

Her mom dragged Minseok away, his little screams were heard, "Bye Noona! We'll hang out soon."

"No you will not," Her mom shouted, loud enough for Hyemi to hear.

The girl touched her cheek, feeling the pressure, her teeth hurt a lot. Boy, that was some slap. I'll give her that.

"Hyemi," Minhyuk rushed to her aid. "Hyemi, I'm really sorry. I don't know what's gotten into her,"

Hyemi shook her head, "No, I actually deserve that."

"What are you talking about?"

"Minhyuk!" Her mom shouted from the passenger seat. Hyemi spotted his dad was also there, sending out a mean look. "Are you coming or am I going to drag you away from that girl?!"

Minhyuk hissed and looked back at Hyemi again, "I'm sorry,"

"Go,"

Minhyuk walked up the car and closed the door behind him facing his mom in the front seat, "Why did you do that?"

"It could've been worse," His dad said. "Your mom knows boundaries,"

"Boundaries?! You slapped her! In public! What will people think?"

"And what will people think about you?" His mom countered.

"What did Hyemi ever do to you?"

His mom scoffed, "Typical, of course you didn't know. You're blinded by her angel form."

"Is she," Minhyuk looked down before asking the question. "Was she responsible for Minseok?"

His mom and dad just looked at each other and didn't answer. His dad drove away leaving Hyemi in front of a store, still holding her cheek.

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"Uno!" MJ exclaimed, putting the cards down on the table. "Man, you guys suck at this."

Bin frustratingly cried out, "We've been playing this game for 4 hours straight!"

"Because you guys can't win," MJ stood up, heading for the fridge.

"How about we play scrabble?" Eunwoo suggested.

"That game is boring," Bin said, landing his head on a pillow. "Can you get me some water over there?"

"Get them yourself," MJ said, walking back. "This is your house, not mine. I don't serve you, you serve me,"

Hyemi suddenly barged in, taking the vacant seat next to Eunwoo. "And hello to you too?" He said.

She looked at the table full of uno cards, then looked at Bin and Eunwoo, "Why are you guys playing? You suck at it,"

"Nevermind our inability to play this game," Bin said, sitting up. "Why are you here? This was supposed to be a boy's day out,"

"I didn't know you guys are friends again," She said.

"We're not. Kind of, I don't really know what this is," MJ said, eyeing the two males who just shrugged.

"Well, a boy's day out should consist of beers and girls," Hyemi pointed at the table, "Not cards, water and peanuts,"

MJ held the peanuts in his hands, "Hey! These peanuts are rare to find!"

"And why is your face all red?" Eunwoo said, holding her cheek and moving it from left to right. "I'll get you some ice."

"I got slapped."

"You got into a cat fight?!" MJ comments.

Bin clapped his hands, "Woah, your life is taking a new turn. So who's the girl? Was it Aera? I hope you slap her too, really hard."

"Why did she slap you?" Eunwoo asked handing her the ice.

"Was she getting jealous that you were spending time with Minhyuk more than her?" Bin asked, not showing his true emotion.

Hyemi sighed, pressing the ice on her cheek, "May I remind you that there's a fork in front of me?"

"Okay, okay, continue..." Bin motioned.

"Minhyuk's mom slapped me, I think she remembers me from that day,"