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BTOB (Ilhoon)

A request from kookiesbae

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Popular.. Hearthrob.. Star student.. that's Ilhoon.

Normal kid at school.. Average student.. that's you.

     Despite your different worlds, you were the best of friends. You've been there for each other through your darkest times. You grew up together.. and you didn't give a damn no matter what other people said about your friendship.. But lately, it seems to be bothering you. From time to time, you'd think about all the opportunities Ilhoon passed up because of you ~ for you. You loved him so much and it hurt to think that you're the reason why he's passed up so many opportunities. His reasons had always been, "I don't want to leave you behind" and "You're my best friend. I will never leave you".

"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Ilhoon suddenly asked from beside you. You didn't even notice he was already sitting there.

"Ilhoon.. I want you to go to Korea," you said without looking at him. This was the most painful thing you've ever said. You didn't want him to go. You wanted him to stay with you but you didn't want to be selfish anymore. You want him to achieve his dreams. You want him to be happy.. and you know nothing will make him happier than achieving his dream of being an idol.

"I already told you I don't want to," Ilhoon said stubbornly.

"And why is that? Because you don't want to leave me behind? Because I'm your best friend? Ilhoon, wake up! We're not little kids anymore and I won't always be here. I'm not worthy of all the things you've done for me. Ilhoon, you gotta think of yourself too. Weren't you the one who told me that I should follow my dreams and do whatever the hell I want? Why can't you do that?"

"Why do you want me to go to Korea so bad?" Ilhoon said, hurt evident in his eyes.

"I.. I know you're just waiting for me to tell you to go. Go, I don't care anymore. I don't want to be called selfish by those judgemental brats because of the things you've sacrificed for me. Can't you see? You're making me look like the bad guy here." You didn't really mean to say those things but it's the only way you can think of that might make him go to Korea. If you tried a nicer approach, you know he'd be his usual stubborn self again and refuse going to Korea.

"If that's what you want. I'll book a flight by the end of this quarter," Ilhoon said with his head bowed down.

When he left the room, you let the tears fall from your eyes. You couldn't hold it in anymore. For the rest of the day, Ilhoon wasn't in any of your classes. It was only when the class ended that he showed up but it was only to get his things.

     You went more than a week not talking to each other. He kept avoiding you and kept his distance from you. At first you thought it was for his own good so you'll try to endure the pain but as days go by, the pain becomes more unbearable. You couldn't stand not talking to him though you knew this was your doing.

     Two more weeks before the quarter ends but here you are sitting alone in the cafeteria with nothing else in mind but Ilhoon. You can't stop thinking about him going away. Could you bare being away from him? Not seeing him everyday like you're used to? You don't even know when you'll see him again or if you ever will.

"Jayeon! Jayeon! Come quick! You need to see this!"

You were startled by one of your classmates who burst into the cafeteria, shouting at the top of her lungs.

"What? What's wrong? What happened?" you asked her in a rush.

"Go to the field. You need to see it!" she said excitedly.

You ran to the field but you stopped in your tracks when you saw it. It was full of light, and rose petals were scattered everywhere. Right in the middle of the field was no other than Ilhoon holding a guitar. You walked down the stairs as he sang a song for you. When you got to him, he gave you a bouquet of your favorite flower.

"Hey," he said with a small smile.

"Hi."

"Jayeon.. it's your last chance to take it back. I won't go if you don't want me to."

"I'm sorry, Ilhoon... but I'm not going to take back what I said. I want you to go," you told him with a heavy heart.

"Stubborn girl," he muttered. "I figured you'd say that. That's why I made this for you," he said while gesturing to the field full of lights and rose petals. You stared at him, confused. You had no idea what he's talking about.

"Jayeon, I love you. I always have. Everytime I let an opportunity pass, every sacrifice I've made.. Every single thing I've said when you tell me to go, it was all because I love you. It wasn't just because you're my best friend. Jayeon, if you'll give me the chance... I want to be your boyfriend."

To say you were surprised was an understatement. You hadn't even thought about this ever happening ~ him loving you as more than just his best friend, and him confessing to you right in the middle of the field where every student in the entire school can see you.

"I love you too, Ilhoon. And... yes, you can be my boyfriend," you told him with a smile on your face. A genuine smile.

"Promise me you'll never let go no matter how hard it gets," he said while holding your hands.

"I promise."

     You spent the last two weeks together before Ilhoon went to Korea. When he started training, he still made time for you. He would always call you in his free time or video chat with you when he wants to see you. He was really making an effort and doing his best to be a good boyfriend to you.

     When he debuted, you kept your relationship a secret so as to avoid rumors. Also, he wants to protect you. You both knew what would happen if the fans found out about your relationship. They wouldn't leave you alone.

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A/N: Heyy!! Sorry I finished it kinda late. Hope you liked it though :) I tried to make it as sweet/cheesy as I can.

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