Hiding Myself From Loving You (A Before You Exit-KPOP Fan Fiction)

Chapter 8

Hiding Myself From Loving You

Chapter 8:

[Gem's POV]

OH. MY. GOSH. I really didnt know how to react while hearing Ri's valedictory speech-turned-to-a-big-revelation/confession. Krystal's also shocked like literally cos we couldnt believe that Riley even dared to confess this, and it's in front of everybody, but what made me more unbelievable is that he loves me more than we are, which...which was really out of the context. I mean, we promised before that we wont fall in love in each other cos we're only destined to be BFFs for life. Hooooooorrr eottokke (what should I do)!? T.T

As Riley's speech almost came to an end, he walked down from the stage, and went to the direction where I and Krystal seated, and while he's walking, my body's almost completely frozen like a statue, and I almost couldnt feel anything. I was completely blank. My heart, my mind and my soul. I just later found out some tears in my eyes.

"W-why Riley? Why?"

"H-huh? What do you mean by that, Gem?" He smiled while leaning closer, but I stopped him.

"Uhhmmm...excuse me...but I dont love you like the way you love me...and--"

"But Ge--" He held my hands so tight.

"My decision"s final now. I dont have feelings for you cos we're BFFs. Nothing more, nothing less. By the way, Ri, excuse me. Gotta go to the restroom first." I took his hands away from mine, and walked out from the spotlight.

"H-Hye Min!! Where are you going?" Krystal called me in Korean, and chased me.

"Gem! Geeem!!!" Riley was supposed to follow Krystal, but Connor stopped him.

Well, I made an excuse that I'm going to the restroom cos I actually went out of the venue cos I couldnt stand that. I picked the taxi up and went to the shores alongside Orlando beach. This time, I cried my feelings out cos I couldnt stand the fact that Riley loves me more than we are. Seriously. We had a golden promise made since childhood that we shouldnt fall in love with each other cos we're Best Friends Forever. Heeeeooollll~~ Riley why you so pabo (stupid)?! -.- Ughhhhh I also couldnt stand the feeling that he's so good to me during these past few days to the point that he treated me very different than the usual BFFs.

Few hours after, and I was still here in this beach resort, but one thing I forgot: I still had my grad gown wearing on my body. Hooorr I forgot to get a few clothes, but I'm now here, so yeah. I already rented a room for overnight stay, so I guess I dont need to bring another clothes.

I spent almost my morning and afternoon here, and here I am, watching the sun kissing the sea down in the beach sands. I almost done crying my feelings again for the second time. I got my phone on the pocket of the dress, and switched it on. As the phone's already one, it got bombarded by numerous texts and calls, and it's all from Riley, Connor and Krystal.

Riley: WHERE ARE YOU NOW, GEM? You've been gone for almost a day, and and you dont even know that you just made me so worried bout you that much. Let's work these things out, please...just come back ))):

Krystal: (in Korean) YA! HYE MIN!! Where the heck are you girl?! We and the brothers are so worried! T.T Do you know that Riley's still crying cos you left him without words? I thought youre just going to the restroom? I chased you, but youre too fast T.T Please come back here right now!

Connor: Gem Gem...where are you?! You know that we're really freaked out cos we thought you just went to the restroom as you said. :(( But it's okay. Just give yourself time. Okay?

Heeeeooollll...how could I ever face them!? T.T They're now extremely worried cos I was still not there, but ughh T.T

A minute later, an unexpected call rang on my phone, and it was Krystal.