I Love You, My Friend - Song Mingi

#39

I woke up after a few more hours of sleep, by someone nocking on my door. it was Apples. I got out of bed, and opened the door.
- i thought you went with my father.
I said.
- not this time.
He said, and smiled.
- why not? He never goes on business trips without you.
I asked.
- He's not on a business trip, he's visiting your m..
He said, but stopped.
- my what? What are you talking about??
I asked him.
- I.. have to go now. But I'll be back later.
He said, and left.
My what? My m.. my mother? Was that what he was about to say?
- this is so not cool.
I said to myself, and punched my door.
I should really stop doing that kind of stuff.
But it sort of made me feel like a badass. I could totally hit someone so hard they would pass out.
Why was I even thinking like this?

I went to my closet, and changed out of my pajamas. I decided to wear pants for once, since it was cold outside.
I couldn't stop thinking about what Apples had almost said. That my father was visiting my mother. But why would my mother be in America? I thought she was in a mental hospital. Maybe she still was, but just one in the states. Maybe it was nicer there.

But I wouldn't just speculate, I had to find out for sure. I went to my fathers home office, and called his work. I knew his assistant would answer. I knew that she had some kind of information. My father liked to take her out to dinner, so he had probably said something to her about my mother.
- Adjussi, I didn't think you would be home yet.
She said, as she picked up the phone.
She calls my father that? That's hilarious.
- it's me.
I said.
- oh, Sungyeon. Your father isn't here.
She said.
- I know.
I said.
- so why are you calling me?
She asked.
- because I know you have information about my mother.
I said.
- you know I can't tell you anything.
She said.
- I'll pay you.
I said.
She went quiet for a while. She was definitely considering it, wasn't she?
- how much?
She asked me.
- how much do you want?
I asked her.
- call me again tomorrow.
She said, and hung up.
I guess some people would really do anything for money.

I decided that I would go visit my cousin at the KQ building, because I was starting to miss him. And I wasn't really that upset anymore. And it would be a great excuse for seeing Mingi. I put on a hoodie that Mingi had given me, and started searching for a phone charger to bring with me. I found one in my nightstand, and when I picked it up, I saw the pill bottle from yesterday. I picked it up as well, and opened it. There was a few pills left in it. I grabbed one, and held it in my hand.
Maybe... I should take one.
Just to see what it would feel like. I put the pill in my mouth, but quickly spat it out. This is insane. I put the pill bottle back in my drawer, and left my room. I went down to the hallway, and put on my shoes.
- I made you breakfast.
My main said, as she appeared, startling me.
- You can eat it.
I told her.
- really?
She asked me.
I guess she hadn't had breakfast yet. I wish she would focus more on taking care of herself. i know that she loved working for us, since we gave her the guest house, but that didn't mean that I expected her to work so hard.
- I might be out late.
I told her, and left.
I didn't bother taking the bus, so I took a taxi. I really loved having one of my fathers cards, because there wasn't a limit to how much I could spend. I should probably go shopping some day.
I arrived at the building, and headed for my cousin's studio. But when I reached it, I could hear someone inside, besides my cousin. It sounded like Chanhee. I guess she was with him all the time now.
I'll just.. go.
I knew I would say something rude to her, because I just couldn't help myself. So that's why I decided to just leave them alone.

I was walking to Ateez's dance practice room, when I got a text message from Mingi.

Mingi: I can't stop thinking about you.
Sungyeon: that's nice.
Mingi: that's it?
Sungyeon: Yeah, pretty much.
Mingi: mean :(
Sungyeon: by the way, I'm here.
Mingi: here?
Sungyeon: Yes here.
Mingi: where?

I put my phone back in my pocket, and nocked on the door to their room.
-oh, you actually meant here.
Mingi said, when he opened the door.
- you finally got it, stupid.
I said, and hugged him.
- that's a really nice hoodie.
Mingi said.
- thanks. It's my boyfriends.
I said, and giggled.
Mingi just laughed, and kissed me.

- No kissing, for the love of god.
Jongho suddenly said.
- sorry.
I said, and laughed.
I sat down on the floor, and watched them while they practiced. After a while, Wooyoung came over to me, and asked if I knew how to dance.
- I definitely can't dance.
I said.
- can you sing?
He asked me.
- definitely not.
I said.
- do you have any talents at all?
Wooyoung asked me, and laughed.
- don't be mean.
Mingi told him.
- actually, I can do this.
I said, and got up from the floor and pulled my foot up to my head.
- can you do this?
I asked him, and smirked.
- of course I can.
He said.
Then he tried to do it, but ended up falling.
Everyone started laughing, while I helped him up.
- do you have any talents at all?
I asked him, mockingly.

After they finished practice, Mingi went to take a shower, so I went up to the rooftop to wait for him. I hadn't even noticed that seonghwa had followed me, until I sat down on a bench, and he sat down beside me.
- you scared me.
I told him.
- sorry.
He said, and grinned.
- not to be rude, but why did you follow me?
I asked him.
- because I still want something from you.
he answered.
- what, exactly?
I asked him.
- here.
He said, and pulled something out of his pocket.
- is that.. a crayon?
I asked.
- I want you to eat it.
He said, and laughed.
- are you being serious?
I asked him.
- yeah, you owe me this.
He said, and smirked.
- damn it. Fine, I'll do it.
I said.
Am I really doing this? If I did, everything would be ok between us, wouldn't it?
I looked down at the crayon, and realized that I just...couldn't eat it. It was also a pretty messed up request, but I knew where he got the idea from.
- I can't.
I said, and laughed.
- that's ok.
Seonghwa said, and then he suddenly grabbed my face.
- after all, that's not really what I wanted.
He said, and then he kissed me.
Why is he doing this? Was it that easy for him to throw away our friendship like this?
I didn't pull away before a few seconds had gone by, because I was too shocked. And my stomach felt weird. it's just hormones, right?
But when I did pull away, I slapped him, hard.
- oh god, I'm sorry.
I said.
- well.. I'm not.
Seonghwa said, holding his hand to his face.
- do you know how morally wrong this is?
I asked him.
I was so mad, but mostly... just shocked.
- it's not like you haven't done anything morally wrong before.
He said.