Overboard (iKON JunHwan Angst)

Chapter 10: Best Friend

Chapter 10: Best Friend

Bobby looked at Yejin with concerned eyes. He knew he wasn't in a position to say no to this request. It was purely business matter and if Yejin would have other choice, she won't definitely ask a favor of him.

"Chanwoo is on his way to Seoul now and tomorrow will be the site visit. Junhoe needs someone to facilitate him and to continue his practical. You've done this with others before. I know you haven't come in terms yet, but this is really urgent." Yejin explained and expected the younger to agree.

"I'm sure he won't like seeing me, noona. He's trying his best to avoid me, I know it. What if he walks out and doesn't want to continue with his practical anymore?" Bobby responded with a worried voice.

"I would have asked Jisoo, but she has business trip this week. Believe me, he won't be able to act this time. He knew father won't like that." Yejin slightly squeezed Bobby's hand as a sign of her desperately asking for favor.

"Okay. I'll do it. But, if he doesn't want to do it with me—"

"If he won't do it with you, I'll handle the rest." Yejin cut Bobby's statement.

"Okay noona. I think I need to prepare and go now so I can be there on time tomorrow morning." Bobby gave her a smile.

"Thank you so much, Jiwon-ah. Don't worry too much. Junhoe is not mad at you anymore. You know that. He just needed time." Yejin said while tapping him on his shoulder.

"It's okay, noona. I deserve it. I hurt him. I don't mind waiting for him to talk to me even if it takes a very long time." Bobby showed her a faint smile.

"You're a good person, Jiwon-ah, and Junhoe knows that. That's why he loves you so much. I hope you guys become friends again. You're the cutest best friends I know." Yejin came to hug Bobby.

The hug warmed Bobby's heart. Their families have always been so close and caring towards each other outside their businesses. Yejin has become his sister too ever since their friendship started. He remembered how Yejin would scold Junhoe when his brother whined over his toy figures telling Junhoe that he needed to share his toys with Bobby. The same goes with his older brother, Jiun. His brother has always been fond of Junhoe as he watches them grow day by day. Every time he bullies Junhoe, his brother will hit him in the head and always goes for Junhoe's side. They were like literally brothers growing up. Like what Yejin said, he also wished his best friend back. But he knew inside that there's only a little possibility to that.

He hugged Yejin tightly as grateful gesture. Maybe he'll take this chance to ask for Junhoe's forgiveness. He won't have it easy, he knew, but it's the right thing to do. They won't be able to dodge each other forever either.

Bobby checked the time from his phone screen. It was 8:29pm. He still had 3 to 4-hour drive before he hit Busan. There were a lot of thoughts clouding his head during the drive. They never had a major fight before. Small conflicts only lasted for hours before they made up. How was he supposed to face Junhoe after what happened? Their small fights before was nothing compared to this. This was a huge and major damage on Junhoe's life. He might have the purest intention when he turned his back on his best friend, and his 'lover', but he knew nothing could change the fact that he wounded Junhoe.

Flashback.

"Kiss the bride! Kiss the bride!"

The loud cheer made him nervous. He wanted to skip this part of the ceremony, but he knew he couldn't. He smiled nervously. His eyes unconsciously scanned the venue looking for one man. He caught a pair of eyes staring at them. The familiar gaze hurt him – eyes full of sadness and pain. The loud crowd suddenly muted in his ears as he locked his eyes with Junhoe who was standing at the end of the room.