The Sky and You

Chapter 12: I will smile for you

That night Belle was looking at the dark sky like it was the loneliest sky she had ever seen in her entire life. She wished it would rain but the thick clouds did nothing but hide the moon and the stars.

Tanya woke up and found her packing her things at midnight.

"Want to talk about it?" she sat opposite her on the carpet. She wasn't looking at the sky but at the clothes nicely packed inside her luggage.

"I'm ok. I am just wondering... why some things aren't meant to be."

"Maybe its just not the right time," replied Tanya.

She smiled at her. "I have always been with you for so long Tan. So long that you knew me too well. I can never really hide from you..."

"You know its not true. You have always been a good liar... and I sometimes hate you for that."

She laughed at her retort. A very painful laugh. "I hope it won't rain tomorrow," she said looking at the faraway sky that was as dark as what she's feeling in her heart.

The next day Belle woke up early and went down to see the rising of the sun. Her last sunrise in Hokkaido. She sat on the bench and Abby suddenly sat next to her.

"What's with that face?" she sneered. She must look terrible for her to bother her quiet time alone.

"I thought you're not talking to me."

"I never said that."

She smiled. "Oppa and I are going to Hakodate," she said.

"Okay, but why do you look like you lost. Is it because it is the last day? Did something happened?" she inquired, worry was in her eyes.

"Why are you nice to me? I like the nagger Abby more," she said teasing her.

"You're mad." She chuckled, linked their arms and rested her head on Belle's shoulders. "You know I love you right. I've been wrong, I'm sorry. I was jealous..." she looked at her pouting, "but seriously, if your in my shoes, won't you feel jealous too? I really do envy you... but I still want you to know that I love you more than any handsome Oppa out there. Promise," she raised her hand showing her pinky finger.

"I know that. But you know, you're actually right."

"Why? Did you break up?" She straightened up and looked at her.

She laugh bitterly then sighed. "When this day is over, let's go back home."

"Mmmm. Let's do that... just know Belle, even if you won't say it, I can feel it. I always do. We, Tanya and I..."

Tears were threatening to fall from her eyes then suddenly Tanya came and hugged both of them.

"We will always be here for you Belle. Always," Tanya completed her sentence. And the tears she was keeping in, fell.

That morning the sun came up with the three girls crying their hearts out. It was the view Keun Suk found. A beautiful view of friendship and love.

"What a beautiful picture. How about you give me a smile here girls?" he asked announcing his arrival. All three looked around, however surprise was in his eyes when he saw Belle crying again.

He knelt down in front of her, worrying, "What happened? Is something wrong?"he asked.

Abby and Tanya excused themselves. Her heart was breaking but she had to do it well. She had to even if she had to break her heart.

Oppa, today... I will be the Belle I always wanted to be. I will smile for you... even just for today, I will leave the weak Belle behind and smile, laugh and share a beautiful memory with you, the man I always love. She vowed. I love you my Prince.

"Nothing Oppa." She lied.

"Nothing but you're crying. Common tell me. Did they bully you?"

"Ha ha ha." She shook her head, "No Oppa, there was just a little misunderstanding... but its ok now... we are able to sort it out."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah."

"Aigooo. My crybaby eel. Why do you cry so easily? Your eyes are always red. Look at your bags here" he caressed her eyes and wiped her tears away, "you're ugly now, what to do?" He was teasing her.

"You don't like me anymore?"

He kissed her forehead. Sat next to her and pulled her into a hug. "I'll still like you even when you grew wrinkles on your face."

"You can't mean that."

"Wanna bet?" He said and she giggled while shaking her head. "But I am glad you were able to make up with your friends. Treasure them well."

"Yeah... Oppa, today's the last day. Will you grant me a wish?" She pulled herself away from the hug.

"I'll grant you any wish you want, but do you really have to leave? Can't you stay a little longer?"

"I can't Oppa. I have responsibilities left in Manila. I have to go back."

"Arasseo. Its just that thinking about it makes me miss you so much... I didn't have enough of you. I swear, I'm going to call you everyday... no, every minute of everyday... you better have your phone fully charged always. Okay?" he couldn't help but sigh heavily.

All of a sudden he placed his head on her lap. "Will you miss me too?" There was so much sadness in his voice its making her sad.

She bit her lips to stop her tears from falling. She tried to blink them back and smile. "I will always miss you Oppa, so much." She looked at him with so much love in her eyes and she caressed his hair. His hair is so soft. She likes it.

"Oppa, about my wish... will you sing for me?"

"Of course. From now on, I will only sing for you."

*

Kurt was on his way to the records bar when all of a sudden he saw a familiar face at the hotel lobby.

"Belle?" he asked the young lady who was busy doing something on her phone. She was surprised when she looked at him then smiled after. "I thought so. What are you doing here?" he lounge himself on the chair opposite her. She look so young and beautiful that day.

"I am waiting for Oppa. He just went to get his guitar."

"Why wait here? You could have just gone up with him." She smiled shyly. "By the way, how are you? I am sorry about last night."

"Its ok Oppa. Its not your fault." She smiled the sweetest smile he has seen.

It is not the first time he had seen her in broad daylight but this seems to be the first time he is seeing her on a different light. The last time she was covered up from head to foot with her ski outfit. But today, she just looked so beautiful in her gray trench coat.

Belle seems to be a really nice girl. Last night at the club, felt like an awkward place for her. Its not so hard to tell why Keun Suk fell for her, she is just so different.

"Why?" she asked. She must have noticed he was staring at her.

He felt weird. Ever since last night, seeing her shake from fear, it felt like he wanted to take care of her. He must have gone crazy. And now he was thinking how beautiful she was.

A little later Keun Suk came. He shook the thoughts running off his mind. It is not right after all she is the girlfriend of his best friend.

'Keun Suk Oppa may be sometimes hard to deal with but please continue being a nice friend to him Oppa... you are both lucky to have each other.' That's what she said. And that moment he felt something so odd, something he never felt towards Keun Suk before. Jealousy.

He could just look at them leaving. She looked back and bowed at him but that smile she gave him was something he will never forget.