Promise Me - Namjin/Vmon

Chapter 28: Ludicrous

"So you like me too?"

"What?"

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"So, you got confessed by your best friend and tutor right after being confronted by your ex-crush, saying that he likes you. Then decided to call me and asked for my advice even though we're not even that close?"

Namjoon could visualize Yoongi's displease stare even though the speakers of his phone. He sighed, hoping his frustration would be heard from the other line of the call.

"It's not my fault that I had no friend..." He said sadly, voice sounding as if he's going to burst out crying soon.

Yoongi sighed exasperatedly, where he thought he would has the rest of the afternoon without Jimin by himself for a good long nap. Namjoon came out of nowhere interrupted that. He wanted to just hang up immediately and ignore it but seeing how desperate Namjoon was he decided to become a nice person for once.

"Fine. I'm not sure if I will become much help of a love mentor for you but I'll try I guess." The older groaned, he could hear Namjoon squealed happily on the other side of the phone. "So, are you going to choose either of them or none at all?"

"I-" The younger hesitate, he's not so sure about his feeling yet. Saying that he didn't have a feeling for either of them is an understatement. He did feel that there is some special bond with them. Still, Namjoon needs more time to clarify his view upon them.

"It's okay if you're not sure yet. There's no need to rush." Yoongi said with a reassuring tone. "Take a break from all of the commotion and put more thoughts into it later."

"Hmm okay." Namjoon hummed. "I will. Thanks for the advice Yoongi hyung."

"My pleasure that I can help," Yoongi spoke softly. "Rest for now Namjoon, you've been through quite a lot."

"Thanks for caring hyung." Namjoon chuckled. "I'm not a child anymore I can take care of myself."

"Sure. Then you shouldn't have called in the first place." Yoongi snorted, laughed when heard Namjoon whining.

"You know it's not that..." Namjoon murmured, almost inaudible for Yoongi to even catch on.

"Whatever. Since you're feeling better now I'm going to end this call okay?"

"Okay!"

Namjoon swiped the red button and put down his phone. Letting out an exaggerated sigh.

What should he do from now on?

A couple of days later, Namjoon got a phone call during the early mornings.

He leisurely picked up the phone and answered the call. Yoongi voice came blasting to his ears instantly.

The next bit of information shocked him.

"SEOKJIN HYUNG IS GOING TO STUDY ABROAD???"

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- 2 years later -

"Quick Namjoon we're getting late!" Hoseok yelled from the entrance, voice hurried.

"Yeah, I'm coming!" Namjoon shouted back. Still struggling to put on his shoes properly while simultaneously roaming through the fridge trying to find something to eat. He did find a sandwich in the end. 

Munching on the food, he quickly dashed to the door, locked it carefully then join Hoseok for a ride to school. They hopped on Hoseok bicycle then peddled like madmen hoping that they will make it in time for school.

Luckily, they made it on time. Shuffling through the classroom hastily, both settled down on their destined seats.

Hoseok swiftly pulled out his books and focused on the lesson while Namjoon seemed to daze out a bit. He thoughts about what had happened two years ago, lots of events occurred at the time.

Hoseok came back apologizing for his childishness and moved out soon after got a job at a convenience store. He even got to meet Jungkook, which was surprising but they unexpectedly got along.

As for Taehyung, he had already informed the male that he can't give him a proper answer yet. To which Taehyung just nodded in response and said it's fine if they stayed as friends. They still hang out, but Namjoon couldn't help but felt overly awkward and uneasy whenever Taehyung got too touchy.

About Seokjin...

It upsets him when he got the news of Seokjin studying abroad. The male didn't even notify him properly, he heard it from Yoongi instead. Everyone was stunned by the information, it didn't make sense for him to just suddenly study abroad.

Well, everyone but Namjoon. He understood why Seokjin decided to leave. It was probably from frustration. Namjoon's obliviousness and ambiguous must have disheartened Seokjin greatly.

This left Namjoon guilty, bittered.

Seokjin's disappearance deprived something inside his heart.

Something important. Sentimental.

It took him two years to realize. After sleepless nights, tiring days.

That everlasting chunk that keeps dwelling on him, he finally realizes.

He missed Seokjin. So much that it hurts.

He texted the male, asking for a reason and never got a response in return. It's reasonable for Seokjin to be mad at him but the younger needed an explanation.

He stayed up every night, blaming himself for being an imbecile. Knowing that doing this is futile, Namjoon felt displeased if he's being too restless.

Those nights, Namjoon would reminisce about the times he spent with Seokjin. About when they rambled over nonsense shit and times when Seokjin would just be there to coax him.

He missed those big hands, soothing voices, reassuring smiled and adoring gestured.

Namjoon didn't realize until now, that he loves Seokjin this much. Despite the older being so stubborn and subtle, the latter could only acknowledge his feelings now when it's already too late.

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Across the room, present Taehyung. The male gazed attentively at Namjoon, sure that whatever Namjoon is thinking about now would pertaining to Seokjin.

Two years, all the man of his love ever thought about was Seokjin. Never once had Namjoon turned to look at him.

Frustration. Discourage. Was all Taehyung could perceive.

If seven years aren't enough. Then it's time to give up. Taehyung thought dejectedly with a hurtful smile, glancing away from Namjoon.

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