Black Rain || JHS ✓

01

Author's P.O.V

I sat at the corner most table of a coffee shop, which was inaugurated just a week ago. Rambling every weird ideas on the notepad which crossed my mind, I waited for him. Out of excitement, I reached the spot half an hour earlier. One more reason was I needed ideas for my next book as my mind was jammed & didn't bother to give out pleasant ones . My last book 'Roses & Flame' got mixed reviews. So I contemplated a lot on whether to continue this passion of mine or not. At last I had to give in. But I need some concept! Will God ever listen to me? I wish he sends an angel in disguise to help me out. Pathetic! Ain't I? I massaged my temples in frustration. I was sipping my latte when I heard a loud voice.

"Author nim!", I chocked on my latte before turning my head towards the direction of the familiar voice. There stood he, waving his hand at me. All heads turned towards him & then at me as I mouthed sorry to all before glaring at him.

Jung Hoseok or Hobi, as I call him, was my pal, school mate, neighbor, an irritating frog & a never ending list of things that I can't sum up. People often misjudged as a couple. We were best friends until I moved out from the country as per my father's job demand. At first, we had chats & video calls daily but gradually we got busy in our lives & lost touch with each other. It was until I shifted back & met a common friend who gave me his contact details. I didn't waste any time to call him for meetup & being enthusiastic as always he immediately cancelled all his schedule for the day to spend time with me. After all we got a lot to catch up.

"Hey Sam or do I say author nim?", he teased me again sipping my latte.

"Eww! Go order one for yourself. And how the heck do you know?", I couldn't figure out.

"Oh you mean your book? I read it. And most probably I was the only consistent & sincere one reading your book.", he laughed as I hit him.

"Wow! I take it as an insult. Why am I even friends with you?", I sulked folding my hands.

"Aww! Sam the sulky--", I covered his mouth before he could speak it.

"But honestly, I'm happy for you. I knew how much you loved writing back in those days. Plus you did great on your first book. I'm looking forward to new ones.", he said sipping my latte.

Only if he knew that's what I'm struggling with.

"Hey! Someone will join us. When you called he was there. So he wanted to meet you & I had no choice other than to bring him. He has some errands to run & will come here any moment", he said scratching his head.

"Oh who is he? Someone from our school? It's great! The more the merrier.", I said now ordering a cappuccino for me.

"You'll see. By the way how's life? Why did you come back? ", he asked a bit serious.

"Are not happy that I came back?",I joked but he pinched the bridge of my nose pretty hard. Idiot! "Corporate life sucks. Trust me. It's just wake up, go to work, return & eat if you get time & repeat. I changed to a somewhat better company & took transfer her. I missed this place a lot.", I said being somewhat nostalgic. "What about you?"

"Ah I'm a dance teacher. You know how much I love dancing so I continued to be in it through my profession. ", I sensed satisfaction in his expression.

He took a sip while texting someone. He smiled looking at me.

"Sam! He's here. I know you'll love it. And thank me later. Ok?", he yelled pointing at the glass door. My eyes widened seeing him.

Kim Taehyung, my crush, stood there waving his hand at me. As much I wanted to get swallowed by the Earth, more than that I wanted to admire that perfect face. Why are you doing this to me God? I became all panicky & Hoseok noticed it. And guess what, all he did was smirking? Yes he was the only on who knew I had a crush on Tae. Hobi wait till I get to you. I'll kick you in your ass bish. What did I do to deserve this asshole?

"Hey Sam! After a long time.", he sat beside me giving his boxy smile.

Why the hell is he sitting so close to me? Does he want me to die? I can't handle this proximity.

"H-Hey Tae!", that was all I could manage to say. Stupid, plain stupid. Why am I even stuttering? Be confident or he'll consider me as a creep.

"Oh so you still remember me?", he said winking at me.

Remember you? Man, you are my crush for past 8 years & you asking this. Not to blame, you didn't even know that. Plus why the heck are you winking. Maybe it's the last day of life. Goodbye world. 😢

"How can she forget you. It's seems like you are still her cru---", I kicked Hobi in the leg before he spilled the tea. Bish you are dead.

"So you wanted to meet me?", I immediately bite my inner cheek flabbergasted at my sudden courage.

"Yes! Actually... I... m-missed you.", Taehyung told the last part almost inaudible but I heard it.

Kim Taehyung, my crush was missing me? Someone pinch me! I must have heard it wrong. Anyways, I don't wanna get my hopes high.

"Huh? What did you say?", I purposely asked him sipping my cappuccino.

"Nothing just saying I was happy that you returned. Plus I'm still angry you didn't even inform me when you left. ", he said pouting.

Why do you even care? I didn't had the courage to face you, to say goodbye.

Tears threatened to fall as I remember how difficult it was for me to live this place & my people. In fear of making a scene I quickly excused myself to the washroom.

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