20 cm || Choi Yeonjun

14

The day before

"I like you, Jiwon." He muttered softly looking at me with so much emotion. His lips were quivering a little and he was already panting.

Shock was an understatement to what I was feeling. Looking at the boy in front of me all flustered and nervous, I couldn't help but mentally slap myself. He really did give hints here and there but I had to always convince myself that he treated everyone the same as how he treated me. That we were only friends. I can't cross a line that was not meant for me. I knew all too well the feeling of having been in a one sided love. And it really hurt. But Yeonjun confessing in front of me is something I wouldn't imagine in a million years. I was speechless. I wanted to vomit because of how fast my heart was beating.

The silence must have stretched far too long because his shoulder slumped and he looked like he wanted to cry.

"I-uh, forget I said anything. Uhm. Bye." He hurriedly turned away from me while covering his face.

Shit. Shit. Shit. So stupid. I heard him whisper while pulling at his hair.

"Yeonjun. Actually I-."

"It's okay, Jiwon. I completely understand." He cut me off. I shake my head because of this. Clearly he was the one who did not understand.

"No, no. I wanted to say that-." He cut me off again. Beginning to be annoyed, I placed both my hands on his cheeks to make him look at me.

"Can you please let me finish?" As to which he nodded softly, pouting his lips.

"Yeonjun, I like you too." I said softly almost whispering.

His eyes instantly grew wide and I couldn't help but giggle because of how shocked he is. As if it was hard to believe that I had the same feelings as him.

"W-what?" I rolled my eyes.

"Nope, you clearly heard me the first time." I shake my head teasing him. I turned my back from him and walked towards the benches.

"Hey! That's not fair! Jiwon-ah!" He whined while stomping his feet like a child. I gotta admit. He was so cute. He ran and sat beside me.

"So does that mean we're together together? Like you know, a couple." Yeonjun squeezed my hand sounding hopeful.

I only shrugged my shoulders, still teasing him. I looked away, holding the smile that was starting to show.

"Aish, Jiwon-ah! Please!" He whined again shaking both his shoulders. I laughed because of this. He was annoyed now. Huffing and crossing his arms to his chest. I love his reactions. It made him ten times cuter.

I got my phone from my pocket and quickly typed a message.

"Hey! You're not even listening! How can you text whi-." Before he could finish his rant, his phone beeped. Brows furrowed, he unlocked his phone and read the text.

Jiwon:
Yes, you dumb dumb.