You Were My Love

Scene 15 - Tension

Hae Wong was fixing the road straight ahead, his face tense and his eyes donning a slight frown.

Jimin thought maybe he was upset at the fact that they'd soon have to part...

Well, that was if they didn't come up with something else.

It was still early and they could even go to a cafe or a restaurant.

He tried to merry it away by commenting on the afternoon.

"I've had a great time, this exhibit was truly exciting! Thank you for accepting to gather, I'm so glad we went together! Did you enjoy it too?"

No response.

Was he making up things or had he just seen Hae Wong's hands gripping the wheel tighter?

He tried to tell himself he was imagining things and he went on :

"I really appreciated the photography section, some pieces were really inspiring. Which part of it all was your favourite?"

This time he clearly saw the driver's knuckles go whiter and he could see his virile jaw line contracting.

But still no answer.

He was clearly brooding over something.

But Jimin couldn't be sure what it was.

Was it something he had said? Or done?

Was it because he had messed up with his schedule and they had to follow Tae's idea? Or go along with him?

He was at a loss as to what the problem might have been, but he was suddenly overwhelmed by the fear he had done something he shouldn't have, and he was actually losing his honey because of it.

Eyes glistening, he lowered his head and whispered :

"I'm sorry ... Whatever it was ... I'm sorry for it..."

The elder's expression suddenly softened, his whole being instantly relaxing, his frown now expressing worry rather than annoyance.

His hands simultaneously stirred the wheel to the side of the road to park the car.

Once the car had gone to a halt, he turned to Jimin and cupped his chin tenderly.

"No, no, Sunshine, you did nothing wrong! It's not you, it's me... It's just that ..."

His voice cracked and he sighed and scowled, staring out in the distance, apparently struggling hard to calm his feelings down.

It got Jimin worrying deeply.

He kept a still face, trying not to show his fear, but he knew it deep down inside - he was going to get dumped again.

Of course he would.

How could such a perfect man get interested in the helpless, un-gifted, charmless, baby-faced boy he was?

He listened as Hae Wong talked again, but he knew what was coming.

"... It's just that I can't stand it, you know? I simply can't cope with this situation... I'm sorry ...  but I just can't..."

He seemed to think for a while, then he brought the car back on to the road, driving back ...

Looking down, Jimin was fighting to keep his breathing even, failing to prevent tears from forming at the corner of his eyes.

Trying to control his quavering voice, he replied :

"I didn't mean to force things on you .... Just drive me back to my dorm. I won't bother you anymore," his heart shattering at his own words, tears now rippling along his face.

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Look forward to the next chapter...

Scene 16 - Parting