PURSUE {Park Jihoon & Kang Daniel}

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I slowed down and prepaired my answer to the question that I had known for a long time would come. "Why did I run?"

"I suppose you could say... I was scared." I said and stared at the ground.
"..Hmm.." He replied and I knew he looked at me, studying me from top to toe. Seconds later I felt the pressure from his gaze lighten and I guessed that he had looked away. 

"You know.." He began and I couldn't help but turn my attention to him. "I had wanted to say what I told you that day since we were kids."
I rubbed my hands together and then slipped them into my pockets. "What do you mean?" I asked and tried to make it sound like I really didn't know.

He seemed to not have expected that question. Or rather he probably didn't think he'd have to repeat what he had told me once. "Well..Don't you remember?" He blushed slightly. "It wasn't too long ago.." He said.

We had been walking very slowly for a while but now I stopped. Daniel hadn't noticed that I had though and kept walking until I said something to him.
"Even if I know what you are talking about..." I said almost quietly, like I was whispering loudly to myself. "Can't you say it again to prove it to me?"
I believe that I frowned and Daniel seemed to hesitate because of it, before answering. "Is-..." He tried.

The only light around us were the dim streetlights along the sidewalk and the moon. Although the limited illumination I could see his face clearily as it was reflected by the light closest to us.

I saw his surprised expression turn soft and for a moment he simply stood there, his  eyes locked with mine. It was obvious that he was being serious and I almost stumbled back because of his sure glare.
He straightened his back and lifted his head higher so that it was out of the light and I could no longer see him.

It was dark and silent. Really silent, and I heard Daniels slow, heavy breathing from meters away.

"If you want.." He finally said and I barely even heard him. "What?" I asked him to repeat himself.

"I'll say it as many times you want." He said a lot louder this time which made me jump a bit.

"I love you"

Even though I knew that he would say it my heart wasn't prepaired and I  took a deep breath.
But he didn't stop with that. He began moving towards me and continuesly told me those words. "I love you I love you I love you  I love..." When we were only centimeters apart he sighed. "You."
It was actually pretty ridiculous but it still effected me.

I felt like crying again. I was treating him so bad and I wanted to run away and hide.

"No matter what..or where..or when.." He said. "I'll continue to pursue you until you give in."
He softly held his hand on my cheeks and closed in on me. I couldn't move or say anything. I was enchanted.
"Even if it bothers you.." He whispered to me. "I won't stop."

His soft lips pressed on mine and unlike last time this was much more deep. It wasn't an innocent peck but instead a hard or almost forceful kiss. I don't want to go in on details.
He held me steady and didn't release until I was pretty much done melting.

He grabbed my hand , held it firmly and carefully dragged me all the way home. He didn't ask for a reaction and safely took me home. I didn't say anything for the rest of the walk and when we reached my house he let go of my hand. He had his back towards me and left me by the fence and began going to his own house. Half the way he stopped but didn't turn around. "I'll take you somewhere tomorrow" He yelled and continued walking.

I couldn't eat that night. Or rather, I didn't feel like doing so. When my parents asked what was wrong I did't answer and went to bed early.

~To be continued~

I hope these TWO updates
makes up for the fact that I
am a bit late..

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