Detached | Seungjin

Thirteen

"What happened to Seungmin, anyway?"

Hyunjin raised a brow at her, "What?"

Yeji sets her cup on the counter, "Why doesn't he remember you?"

"Oh, well..." Hyunjin told his sister the whole story. Everything, right from the start. From the moment he left Seungmin, to the moment he found out his pregnant, to the moment he almost committed suicide, and finally, to the moment he forgot his memories.

"H-He almost committed suicide?"

Hyunjin heaved a sigh, nodding, "Yeah..."

"That's... fucked up. I never knew your departure would affect Seungmin up to that point."

"He forgot everything the moment he woke up. Everything... even his friends."

Yeji's draw dropped in surprise, "S-So you mean..."

"Luckily, he was able to retrieve all of them little by little. But one thing he was never able to retrieve... was his memories of me."

"Oh..." Suddenly, his eyes widened, "Wait— I get it!"

Hyunjin raised a brow, "What?"

"M-Minji! Kim Minji is your daughter!"

Hyunjin chuckled, "You just realized?"

"That's why she looked a lot like me! Especially you!"

"Indeed, she is my daughter."

"Damn, you literally left him with a child inside him. That... must've been so hard for Seungmin."

Hyunjin sighed, "I know, I fucked up."

"Question is, why did you even fuck him without any protection? Hello? You can buy condoms in convenience stores?"

"I-It was just so sudden, okay! I wasn't able to constrain myself when we got into the mood!"

"God, can't you control your hormones?"

"It's hard to control them, okay! He just— looked so hot in every way..."

Yeji furrowed her brows at him, crossing her arms, "Did you even ask for his consent?"

"Of course I did! He said it was okay!"

"Good, or else I'll kill you."

Yeji honestly cared for Seungmin. They were more than just acquaintances, they were really close. Yeji gave his brother and Seungmin full support the moment he found out their relationship. Besides, she knew all along that Hyunjin has been crushing on him since high school started. Yeji is someone who Seungmin likes to talk to when he has any problems with Hyunjin. Yeji cared too much for Seungmin that she'd be willing to beat her own twin brother if he ever hurt Seungmin. Even the day Hyunjin left him... Yeji was one of the people who were mad for Hyunjin's decision.

It honestly ached for Yeji the moment he found out Seungmin doesn't remember her as well. They had a wonderful friendship, and yet their memories were all erased in Seungmin's mind because of the traumatic experience that happened to him. She doesn't blame him though, she knew exactly how bad it would affect Seungmin. Nevertheless, she'd never expect he'll get to the point of doing a suicide attempt.

"Despite everything he has experienced... he raised his daughter well." Yeji stated.

Hyunjin smiles, "He sure did. If only I didn't leave him that day, then I also..."

Yeji sighed, "Well, you are stupid, that's why."

"I know, I indeed am. If only..."

There was a brief moment silence between them. Hyunjin didn't have to continue his sentence, they both knew what was in their thoughts.

"What's your plan?" Yeji questioned.

"I—" He sighed, "I honestly don't know. But all I know is... I want to be a father Minji and Seungmin deserves."

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Seungmin sat on the bench, pushing back his glasses as he turned his book into another page. Today, he brought Minji to the kids park again, but he decided to study while he look out for his daughter so as to not waste time.

He was too focused on his book that he didn't notice Hyunjin was already standing in front of him. He flinched as their eyes met.

"Hyunjin! What are you doing here?"

Hyunjin gives him a smile, raising his hand which holds a paper bag of McDonalds. "I brought some food."

"What's that for?"

"It's for you." He stated, sitting next to him, "And for Minji."

"Is that— a happy meal?" Seungmin questioned, pointing at the other package Hyunjin was holding.

"Mhm." Hyunjin nodded, "It's for our little girl."

"Our?"

"I-I mean— it's basically for Minji." He stuttered out. He clears his throat, "Why? You also want one?"

Seungmin hits Hyunjin with his elbow, rolling his eyes with a scoff, "No, I don't."

Not long after, Minji caught the sight of Hyunjin. Excitement filled her making her run his way to him immediately.

"Uncle Jinnie!"

Hyunjin chuckles, as he watch the girl run to his direction. He crouched down to the ground and patted her head, "We meet again, Minji."

Minji nodded, a bright smile on his face. Her eyes lit up as she caught sight of a familiar packaging sitting by the bench, "It's a kiddie meal!"

Hyunjin smiles, grabbing the happy meal from the bench and handing it to her, "Uncle Jinnie bought it for you."

"Really?!"

"Mhm."

"Yay!" She squealed as she gave him a quick hug.

To Minji, receiving such a thing was something she's very grateful for. Seungmin rarely buys food from McDonalds, they usually just eat at home, with Seungmin cooking their food. Especially happy meals are kinda pricey, which Seungmin couldn't buy them all the time for her daughter.

"T-Thank you for this." Seungmin uttered.

Hyunjin nods with a smile, "Can I borrow your phone for a sec?"

"Um... yeah, sure." Seungmin said as he handed his phone to the latter.

Hyunjin did his thing and put his number on Seungmin's phone and Seungmin's on his phone. "And... done!"

Seungmin raised a brow, "Why... are you doing this?"

"Hm? Doing what?"

"This— treating us with such things. Hanging out with us and all?"

Hyunjin gives him a smile as he ruffled the other's hair, "I just want to."

Seungmin was about to ask more but then Minji interrupts their conversation.

"Uncle Jinnie! Can you play with me? Please, please, please?"

Hyunjin chuckled, picking her up in his arms, "Of course, baby girl." They made their way to the playground and Hyunjin raises Minji to their while he twirls around, earning adorable giggles from the little kid.

Seungmin's lips curved into a smile as he watched them in awe. Suddenly, he felt his heart beat faster with the sight. He clutched his chest firmly, his face flustering as he watched them.

He was starting to develop feelings for Hyunjin.

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I was supposed to ask y'all a question but I forgot what question I'm supposed to ask uGH 😩

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