Fluttering Feelings (Fanfic)

Chapter 74

Minjeong: Hey, you don't look so good. Is everything okay?

Seol-a: Hmmm? Yeah, I just haven't had enough sleep these past few days.

Minjeong: Oh? what keeps you up lately?

Seol-a: (looked outside the shop and was lost in her thought)

Minjeong: Hey! Seol-a! What exactly makes you like this? You look like someone who just got her heartbroken. This isn't you.

Seol-a: (looked at Minjeong with a sad expression) I'm just.. I underestimated this. I no longer know what to do with that person.

Minjeong: Wait, are we still talking about the same person as before? You still haven't seduced that guy? Who is it? I wanna know who is this guy who is making you like this. This is new to me.

Seol-a: ...

Minjeong: Now, this really looks serious. You have to meet another guy and forget that one. Don't stress yourself too much over some guy who can't even appreciate you.

Seol-a: Sigh.. this is so hard.

Minjeong: Hey. Maybe you were just a bit confused because he is playing hard to get. Guys like that have ulterior motives. They want to get your attention first then act egoistic when you finally fawn over them. You know better than that.

Seol-a: No, this one is different.

Minjeong: Come on Seol-a.. forget about him. There are a lot of guys out there who would do anything just to date you. Speaking of a guy, remember the one to whom I gave your number? He has been constantly asking me about you. Why don't you go out with him. He is a nice guy afterall. Maybe that's what you need now.

Seol-a: You think so?

Minjeong: ... (feeling really confused at Seol-a's reactions)

Seol-a: Ok, i will think about it.

Minjeong: Sigh.. Do it.. ok?

Seol-a: ....

Minjeong: What if I'll call him right now so you can spend time with him?

Seol-a: Nah, not now. I'm tired. I'll have to go home early. Please tell Oppa I can't join you later. I wanna sleep early tonight.

Minjeong: Okay, if you say so. You really do need to catch up with your sleep. You will call him, okay?

Seol-a: (smiles) Let's see..

Minjeong: ...

Seol-a was walking down to her apartment when she saw a familiar back. It was Norae who was also heading back to her place. She tried calling her but immediately stopped and held back. She stood there as Norae was getting far away from her. She gripped her chest as sudden intense fear crept into her being as she watched Norae's back slowly disappearing. It's like giving her a glimpse of the future they will encounter. Showing her the time when Norae will no longer be by her side.

Seol-a: No, i have to control myself. Oh God.. why is this happening to me? Why me of all people? (she covered her face with her two hands and was about to start crying)

Jihwan: Seol-a???

Seol-a: (Immediately turned back and saw Jihwan) Oppa...

Jihwan: What are you doing standing here all by yourself? Is this your way of trying to attract and seduce guys?

Seol-a: ...

Jihwan: Hey, what is it? Did someone just dump you?

Seol-a: You and your stupid remarks. What are you doing here exactly?

Jihwan: Just earlier, you looked like you were about to cry and now you look like a ticking bomb ready to explode anytime. I didn't know my presence affected you this much. (he said all of this while grinning)

Seol-a: Oh shut up. Why are you here? You are supposedly be working right now. Don't tell me you were already fired?

Jihwan: Nah, Im very much needed wherever I go. Do you really think someone will throw an asset like me?

Seol-a: Ugh!!

Jihwan: Pfft.. hahaha you never changed Seol-a. You are still as short tempered as always.

Seol-a: And you never failed to annoy the hell out of me. What business do you have here? Perhaps you miss me huh?

Jihwan: Hmmm... who would miss a selfish vixen like you? (smirking)

Seol-a: ... (she wanted to rebut that but she felt like she was hit right on the spot) Sigh.. (sadly bent her head and stared at the ground)

Jihwan: Hey, you know that was just a joke. You don't have to take it seriously.

Seol-a: I know.. you and your nonsense jokes. (she looked at him with an annoyed face)

Jihwan: Well, a kid who doesn't bat an eye at anything seems like having a big problem. What? Did someone break up with you? Or were you attacked again by a violent ex boyfriend?

Seol-a: Oh please, stop reminding me of that awful incident. For the nth time.. why are you here?

Jihwan: I just had some business around here and decided to drop by to check on you. Auntie told me to see you. She said its been long since you've last gone home.

Seol-a: Right.. Im fine. You can go now. I'm tired.

Jihwan: Hmmm.. from what I saw, that doesn't look like you are fine. Aren't you going to invite me inside your apartment? I swear I wouldn't get violent. ( he is now back teasing Seol-a)

Seol-a: No way, you are more violent. Atleast verbally. I don't want to hear anymore of your nagging. Besides it isn't responsible for an "asset" like you to fool around during work hours.

Jihwan: You cheeky brat.

Seol-a: Bye Oppa, thanks for stopping by.

Jihwan: Hey, send my regards to Norae, okay?

Seol-a: (Hearing Norae's name, she stopped and turned back to face Jihwan again) Tell me Oppa, were you really serious when you confessed to Norae?

Jihwan: (that reaction, seems like something happened between them again) well, who knows?

Seol-a: (clearly annoyed) Duh, what did I expect? Bye Oppa.

Jihwan: Make sure to sleep early tonight.

Seol-a: That's what I planned.

Jihwan:. ... Seol-a! Wait!

Seol-a: What is it now?

Jihwan: When a butterfly perch on a flower, it does that to find warmth instead of fluttering around.

Seol-a: ...

Jihwan: I'll be going now.

Seol-a: ...