once again | markhyuck

ꫂ thirty three

The athletes for the recent game that was held outside school grounds were being called to the office to hold a small awarding celebration, even though they were already all acknowledged during the morning assembly. Giving out medals and proper gratitude happened inside the office where their school director was the one who did so. For Donghyuck, it was a win-win situation since he was dozing off during class. Jaemin on the other hand was getting impatient to go back to his class because he needed to catch up with the lessons they were having.

Ko Eun was also called to be a representative in giving out the medals and also taking pictures for the awarding. She assisted the players one by one in wearing their medals, also congratulated them each one.

"Here," Stopping in front of Donghyuck, Ko Eun gave him her most genuine smile. "Congratulations, Donghyuck. Thank you for representing our school."

"Hey..." Donghyuck began to get shy at how that sounded like he did a big favor for the school when all he did was play the sport he loved. "You're flattering me."

"By the way, how's your sprain?" Since he was last in line, Ko Eun stayed longer and had a short conversation while the others were busy preparing for the group picture.

"It's nothing serious." Not wanting to sound insensitive, Donghyuck decided not to bring up the part that Mark took care of him during the weekend that passed by. "It's getting better now."

"Glad to know." Also getting to her position, she was asked to also take part in the first picture before the group would get a solo photo. While standing beside him, Ko Eun once more had to congratulate him with double meaning. "Congratulations for winning."

That caught Donghyuck off guard, making him look surprised in the picture that was taken. He wasn't able to ask what it meant other than winning the championships for soccer as the girl beside him quickly walked away. Donghyuck had his eyes following her, talking to the teachers and excusing herself to go back to class since her job here was done. A part of him felt guilty at the situation she was in. Donghyuck honestly wouldn't also know what to do if he'd be in Ko Eun's place. What he does know is how badly it might hurt.

However, he can't be too selfless. Ko Eun might have feelings for Mark, but Donghyuck gave his everything to the same person. His love for Mark is nothing comparable to Ko Eun's small crush towards him.

As mean as it will sound, she'll eventually move on from it.

"Oh, Ko Eun?"

Walking out of the office, Ko Eun mentally cursed at how she just had to bump into the person she least wanted to see.

Forcing out a smile, she knew she had to stay decent for the sake that there would be no issues caused between them. "Mark! Donghyuck and the team are finishing up. They will come out any minute from now."