Paths (H.HJ.)

4

The sun has set once Chan and Jiyeon left the university and went to a local restaurant they always visit for chicken dinner. "I think he to say something to you after we eat. Is that okay, Jiyeon?" He asked. Jiyeon sighed and nodded "Alright." She replied simply. They entered their usual place and started their date.
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Hyunjin, on the other hand, walked out after a whole day, and his friend, Felix, Walked up to him. "Good day, mate. How's it going?" He asked. Hyunjin frowned before turning to look at his eyes. "Not really good, mate." Felix looked at him in surprise. "Why? What's wrong? It's not like you to be like that."

"Well, It's just... I saw my ex."

"Oh, really now? What did you do?"

"I talked a little with her but she still seems upset to me."

"Oh, I see. Wanna talk about it somewhere? Oh, how about in GS25?"

Hyunjin nodded in agreement. They walked and came to a nearby convenience store. "So, tell me about that ex-girlfriend of yours." Felix started. Hyunjin opened his phone and showed him a picture of her. She had long, dark brown hair that fell onto her waist, her smile forms a heart and gums show out as well. Her eyes are dark but it was sparkling from the light. "Her name is Yoo Jiyeon. I met her since first-year highschool. She is pretty shy at first but she got used to being with me."

"We both met at lunchtime when she was all alone. I mean, I always see her like that, so I decided to give her some company. We were quiet in the first days, but I managed to become friends with her."

"We got pretty close since, and I had a crush on her. I hid it for a while until she confessed to me. It left me in shock and surprise, but I just decided to say it back as well. We took some time thinking if we could be together as a dating couple. So, we did. Jiyeon even gave me a pet dog. You know, it's how I got Kkami."

"We had everything. She kept bringing me joy. I returned the favor. When she cries, I wipe the tears off her face and tell her how much I love her. We always check up on each other whether it was face to face or through chat. She always tries to make me happy when I wasn't in a good mood. I feel complete when I'm with her and she's with me."

"But then, The story had to end. On a sad note, that is. She was accused of bullying. I didn't realize she was innocent. I was too blind. She tried making sure I still believe her but I didn't listen to her. I kept saying harsh words over and over again. I still remember those words when she left me. 'I just hope you are happy along with all those people who were against me. Stay with them and start calling me what they call me.'"

"I made a mistake, man. I just hope I listened to her and kept her strong." Hyunjin ended. He realized tears streamed down her cheeks. Felix pats his back. "That's a rollercoaster, mate. Lemme get you some ice cream." He said, standing up and leaving him alone. He sighed and turned to the window before he saw a scenario.

A man and a woman were standing. Hyunjin knew who the woman was straight away by the looks. It was Jiyeon.

Jiyeon stopped when Chan had stopped in front of her. "Wait, did I tell you the important thing?" He asked. "Not yet, Woojin." She said to him. He turned to her and held her hands gently. "To be honest, I feel really nervous right now. I don't know if you'll hate me." He mumbled. "What do you mean?" She asked. "Jiyeon, Well, I like you. As more than a friend. You've been nice to me and I had this feeling for a while now."

Jiyeon was shocked to hear these words come out from him. "Chan..." She said. Chan cupped her cheeks gently, his warm and large hands covering her cold Cheeks that seemed to start turning red. "I'm sorry about this." He whispered. Jiyeon tried to resist, but she had no other choice since there would be a chance that he would be insecure after she did so. So she went with the flow.

Chan leaned in slowly but surely, And in time his lips went with her soft one. He had this going for a good ten seconds before he broke it and looked at her. Jiyeon had some sort of pain shown in her eyes bur she hugged him and whispered. "I appreciate it, but you can't be him. You'll never be him." She said, then let go. "Goodnight."

As the two parted ways, Hyunjin just stared blankly, feeling his heart shatter a million pieces. He'd rather not see this than endure the pain.

He covered his face and let the tears roll down.