But W Continues...

Chapter 8: Stuck in the middle

Yeon Na's POV

We exchanged secret as if we were long term best friends. Since he knew more about me than others do, I decided to tell him everything and he did the same. Fine, not everything since I don't think I should reveal things that easily but just the important stuff. He explained why he had been so serious when others kept things from him.

"My mum died when I was 8 so... 9 years ago." he said sounding nervous and sad. In an instant, he become the shy and nervous form unlike his usual goofy but attentive self. He fidget with his fingers and took a deep breath before carrying on.

"She died from heart cancer which apparently she had for a while. She kept it from me and my siblings together with my father. I didn't even realise that she was going through chemo. I only found out a week before she pass away and I was very pissed. My parents kept it from us for almost 2 years. If I had known that I did not have a lot time left with her, I would have made sure to cherish our time together. What made me feel worse and more upset was that we had a huge argument a few days before I found out about it." Jae Sang voice got angrier as he explained. His hands were shivering, I could not tell if it was from the cold since I had his blazer on or because he was that angry. Either ways, I held the top of his hands in a form of comfort.

"I'm still not in good terms with my father." he finished his sharing with that and a long sigh. I nodded and didn't ask anything else. To be honest, I didn't need to know much. I wasn't a nosy person not the slightest bit at all. Then, I turned to look at him and he looked back. I gave him a small but genuine small which was all he needed to know that was thankful for his sharing.

"We should get going." I then got up wanting to leave. I had no other reason to stay and it was also getting late. I placed his blazer where I was sitting, swung my bag other my shoulder and started to head out all while Jae Sang remained in his seat and watched me do so.

"Hey..." Jae Sang stop me in my tracks and I turned around. "Now that I know your secret, you can come to me if you need me to cover for you or something." he looked flustered in my eyes but in my head he was just being nosy. Like how I'm not but I liked it. That I had someone I could lean on though it wasn't my thing. I guess he was not exactly crossing the line, even so, I think I could make him an exception.

"Thanks." I genuinely smiled at him not like how I did to everyone around me. For some reason, when he said that my heart started beating fast. It's probably because I haven't had someone to lean on in school in a while. It felt nice to have someone again.

Thanks to that unexpected incident, I left the roof with a smile on my face as I headed back home.

***
I unlocked my front gate with my phone and by the door, I spotted a familiar pair of shoes. My eyes widen as I realised that he came earlier than usual.

My heart raced as I raced up the stairs to the room mom is in. I hurriedly opened the door, panting. All eyes were on me, surprised by my sudden entrance. Dad walked to me and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Relax. Her check up is just earlier than usual, nothing to worry about." Dad assured me and he rubbed my back. I closed my eyes and tried to calm myself. Dad walk with me to the bedside.

"There isn't much changes- " Dr. Myoung tried to update dad but I cut in.

"Which also means she won't be waking up anytime soon." I mumbled out and they could hear me. I looked at mom unconscious and pursed my lips. I was on the verge of crying again but I held in it.

"Which also means that nothing bad will happen." That's when I regretted. Regret saying those words as they were like knives cutting my father's heart slowly but painfully. I was supposed to be the strong one, thinking positive for my dad but now, I probably made him feel terrible.

"Sorry..." I muttered under my breath. Dad stroke my hair gently with a soft smile which showed visible pain. He brows soon furrowed as he brought his face closer to mine. "Are you not feeling well or is it because of the timer? Why is your face so pale?" he asked worriedly.

Dr. Myoung soon faced me too. "It's nothing. Don't sweat about it. I came here after taking the medicine when the timer went off." I explained. Dad grabbed my face and I grabbed his hands removing them.

"I'm fine." I assured. "I will go freshen up." With that, I quickly left the room.

***
The next day was like any other day in my day only this time, Jae Sang started hanging out with me more often. Though it was not what I was used to, I felt exciting to have him around.
Now, when I'm by myself, loneliness kicks in. I must have got too used to him around that now that he isn't it feels odd and abnormal. At times like these, I miss having Hye Rin around.

I was at my locker getting my books for the next class. Suddenly, my locker got slammed shut. I jumped in surprise. I looked at my right to see an arm by my head. I could make a guess who it was at the top of my head. I turned my eyes and immediately rolled my eyes, glaring at the arrogant jerk.

"What is it again? This has been the 3rd time this week." I groaned

"Sugarpie, don't act like you don't know why I'm here?" he whispered. I raised a brow and cringed at the nickname he gave me.

"Seo Jun, seriously, what the hell do you want? Why do you keep harassing me?" I asked frustrated.

"I know that you are only hanging out with that loser Jae Sang just to make me jealous and babygirl, it is. You don't have to play hard to get, you know. You're the only girl for me." he smirked and I scoffed and started laughing.

"Stop flattering yourself." I smiled but it soon disappeared. "Why the hell would I want to get back with you? And the reason of our break up clearly proves that I'm not the only girl need."

"Come on! I've already apologized about that. It was a mistake and I know that you still love me." he took a step closer bending his arm on the locker.

"Get off me." I squirmed under him, trying to push him away. I moved my knee up to hit him in the crotch but he blocked me.

"Worked the first time but not gonna happen again." he said bringing his head closer to my neck. No one was around to save me. I could feel his breath on my neck. Then, I felt his lips slightly brush my neck before it was pulled away forcefully.

Seo Jun was shoved to the side. I looked to see that my hero was Jae Sang. He glared at Seo Jun and his jaw was tight.

"Here's the irrelevant person. What do you think you are doing? Who do you think you are? Her boyfriend?" he asked mockingly laughing at him.

"No.." Jae Sang looked at me for a second before continuing, "But I do know for a fact that you aren't hers either." Seo Jun sly smirked turned to a frown.

"Come on. Let's go." Jae Sang grabbed my hand and pulled me away before Seo JUn could retort. I followed him and walked along but suddenly, as cliche as it is, I felt my other hand get pulled back. I looked back to see Seo Jun grabbed my other hand. I was caught in the middle while they had death staring competition. They gripped my hands securely not planning on letting go. This could not get any more cliche.

A/N:

I have written that Yeon Na opens her front gate with her phone just cause i thought that since this story is after W which was 2017? so this is the future and I thought it would be weird if there wasn't advanced tech in the story.

Also, sorry for so much cliche scenes in this chapter but then again cliches are the OGs of romance HAHA

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