𝐓𝐁𝐙 𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒

68 - Hwall (Part 2)

9.21.18
genre: fluff
HWALL - (・㉨・) 
length: 2 part
P.O.V: 1st & reader insert
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read hwall's first part (65) for this to make sense

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I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Hyunjoon seemed shocked as well. We just stared at each other, blinking absently with disbelief reflecting off each other's eyes. I scourged deep through his dark-hued eyes, but all I could find was surprise.

"You... You like Haru?" I whispered in a hoarse voice.

He hesitated before he nodded slowly, biting his bottom lip.

I felt my own dry lips quiver. I chomped down on the inside of my mouth to prevent myself from crying out loud.

"I'm sorry, Y/N.. I didn't think you'd like me," He uttered, his eyes flicking to the ground. He refused to look at me.

I sniffed and leaned back, tilting my head back to heave out a shaky breath.

"O-Oh, it's... Perfectly alright!" I kept my composure and looked back to him. I flashed him one of the best fake smiles I've ever managed to pull off.

This is for the best, I thought through my head as I continued to keep that smile on my face. "I was only joking, Hyunjoon. What, did you think I actually liked you?"

I stifled a dry laugh, but I could tell through that brightened expression of his that he fell for it.

"Really? Oh gosh, I was starting to panic," He broke out into an awkward laugh.

I felt a pang in my chest, but I had to brush that off. I could feel tears welling in my eyes, but I choked back another sniffle.

"So, what do you like about Haru?" I questioned, my smile shrinking a little as I watched him start getting a little flustered and embarrassed.

"Well, she's really positive and upbeat. She's super friendly and treats me well," He mumbled, his smile widening.

He was looking elsewhere as he said so, and when he couldn't see me, a frown settled over my face. I'm also all of those things, Hyunjoon... Why can't you notice? I've done so many things for you. I wanted to say those words, but I couldn't afford to.

"Oh, r-really? Is that so?" I forced a smile upon my lips. "What about me?"

"You? Well I think you're a great friend, but sometimes you're a little too... How should I say it? Sensitive? Anyways, I'm more than sure that someone'll give you chocolate today. Who wouldn't give chocolates to someone as kind and pretty as you?" Hyunjoon said.

Sensitive? After that little let-down comment, his compliments towards me seemed like just excuses.

"Great," I dryly said. "I think we should go."

I reached for the door and swung it open and slammed it before he could even think about following me.

I walked quickly down the hall, my heart aching. I could hear the clinic's door clicking open behind me, and I quickened the pace so Hyunjoon couldn't catch up. 

I let the tears flow freely down my cheeks. Instead of going back into the cafeteria, I dove into one of the stalls in the girl's bathroom, locking it and crying silently inside, shoulders quaking.

I heard Hyunjoon's footsteps passing by.

I used the toilet paper to dry my tears. I opened the stall and trudged over to the mirror. I gazed at myself in the mirror, and gave myself a small encouraging smile.