Guardian

8. Confession

Jeongyeon

Today is the first day of our Foundation Week. Our Band would be performing tonight. This is my first performance for the band so I'm really nervous.

Since it's still early, we decided to help Jihyo, Nayeon and the rest of the student council to check and prepare some stuffs.

We are roaming when we saw Dahyun and Chaeyoung still sweating after their dance practice.

"Hi guys!" Dahyun said catching her breath.

"Hello maknaes. Are you going to join us?" Momo asked the two who just nod "This is Jihyo, student council president and Mina, the Public Relations Officer."

"She's Chaeyoung. You already know Dahyun." I said pointing each of them to Mina and Jihyo.

"You didn't told me you had a hot friend, unnie." Chaeyoung whispered to me before drinking water from her bottle.

"Who?" I asked in confusion.

"Mina." I chuckled and hit her head to stop the crap.

"Be careful!" Chaeyoung is quick to hold Mina's arm when she almost lost her balance after stepping to a stone.

Mina thanked Chaeyoung and continued walking. Chaeyoung peeked and winked at me before running to Mina.

"Let me help you carry that." She said getting the files Mina is carrying.

"Ani. You don't have to—-"

"I insist." Chaeng cut Mina and carried the folders.

I am watching Chaeng and Mina interact when Nayeon nudged my shoulder.

"What are you singing tonight?" Nayeon asked me as we walk.

"I won't tell you." I answered and chuckled.

"Then reserve me a nice seat in front then. I need to have a good spot as I watch you." She said hitting my shoulder as she chuckle.

"I know you already had a reserved spot since you are student council. Just don't be too in love to me when you hear me sing." I said trying to tease her.

"Hmm. That would be hard but I'll try." We both laugh as she rode my joke.

But deep inside, I hope that she'll like me too.
—
We're on the back stage when my phone beep. I almost had a heart attack when I saw the ID. It was Nayeon.

'Good luck on your performance. Fighting!'

I smiled and read the text on repeat.

"You like her?" I didn't noticed that Momo is already in front of me watching me smile like an idiot.

"Ani. Just a little crush." I defended and avoid her gaze.

"Your face says a different thing. You're blushing like a tomato." She said poking my cheeks.

"Is it bad?" I worriedly ask her. "You know I didn't plan to like a—"

"A girl. I know." She cut me off and sat beside me. I bowed my head.

"You know I love you right?" She said holding my hand.

My eyes widened because of the sudden confession. I almost choke with what I heard. I didn't know she like me!

"You pabo!" She said hitting my said upon seeing my reaction. "I didn't mean romantically idiot! No way I would fall for a crackhead like you." She said and we both bursted in laughing.

She was right. How dare me to think that way.

"But seriously, I am your best friend. Who ever you falls with, I am still your best friend." She stopped laughing and tapped my shoulder. "And in case you don't know, your preference wouldn't make you less special. You're still the Jeongyeon with special needs." She cracked and ran away.

"I am not retarded!" I nag as I ran to catch her.

I am relieved that Momo and Dahyun could understand me. It lessen the burden knowing you have friends who are willing to stand with you.

I can't wait to perform in front of Nayeon tonight.