MINE

CHAPTER 7

I woke up in Chae's arms. I've must've fallen asleep. What time is it? Where are those two annoying girls and my Aunt? I looked at Chae who was still stroking my hair. She hasn't moved? Maybe she didn't want to wake me up when I was asleep.

Mina: Good evening, Chaeng. I hope I didn't make you uncomfortable.

Chaeyoung: Hm? I enjoyed it. It was a good cuddle session.

I laughed and kissed her cheek. She turned crimson red.

Chaeyoung: I-I uh, wow. N-Not wow as in that wow b-but a-as in y-you know. But um thanks f-for that.

Embarrassed, she covered her face. I smirked then removed her hands and leaned closer. She started breathing heavily.

Chaeyoung: M-Mina. I-

The door opened. I quickly pulled away from Chaeyoung.

Momo: Have you guys wake up, already? Dinner is ready. Oh, and your Aunt is out again, Minari. Did I interrupt something?

I looked at Chaeyoung who was still blushing.

Mina: No. We were just about to come out.

Momo looked at Chae then shrugged.

Momo: Meh, it's none of my business.

I held Chaeyoung's hand and went out. Why and how did I become such a confident gay? Maybe Sana made me a confident gay.

Mina: Shit. I'm gonna fail the exam next week. I did not study for the whole weekend.

Momo: You're gonna be fine. You're the smartest one in the group, anyways.

Sana: Definitely. And we're going to be in college soon! I'm so excited!

Mina: Wouldn't there be like a prom dance or something at the end of the year? Who would you be inviting to the dance?

Chaeyoung: I don't know actually. I'm just uh going to invite someone I feel the most comfortable with.

She glanced at me before going into the classroom.

Sana: I saw that glance. She likes you, ya know? That's why she's being gay for you. Think about it. She's always there when you're sad, she's always cuddling with you and taking care of you. There's a lot of times where she acts like your girlfriend.

Mina: Are you telling me I'm that person she's talking about?

Sana shrugged.

Sana: By the way, did you kiss, yet? Momo told me she saw you guys were about to kiss two months ago.

Mina: Shut up. We were just having a cuddling session.

Sana: You didn't deny it, though! God, I can't wait for you guys to kiss.

She wasn't wrong. I didn't deny it. I just want to get a taste of Chaeng's lips. Okay, what am I thinking? I should stop thinking about her lips and just focus on other things. I wonder how those soft lips of Chae would be like when she kisses me. Okay, this is becoming creepy, I need to stop.

I entered the classroom. It felt much more peaceful since it was the last period and most of the class went home. Thank god for that. I need to have some time to myself. The announcement bell rang.

Announcement: Myoui Mina of class 5-4, please come to the general office.

Do they have a surprise for me or is this a scolding session?  I walked to the general office, expecting to just see my Aunt with some of the books I forgot to bring. I entered the office. What. The. Fuck?!?!?

Mina: M-Mom?!? Dad?!?

My mother smiled and went to hug me.

Mom: Hello, Mina! We wanted to see you for so long and we finally had the chance t-

Mina: N-No. You didn't want to see me. You were just doing your work without calling me once. You called Aunty Nayeon but not your daughter for eight fucking years?

Dad: Mina, watch your language. We're sorry that we didn't call you. We were just so busy.

Mina: Tell me, mom and dad,

I said sarcastically.

Mina: Tell me why were you guys away for so long? Hm? Why? I just need to know why and that's it.

Dad sighed.

Dad: We... got a divorce and we stayed with our other families.

Did I hear that correctly? I didn't know what to say. Why tell me this?

Mina: You... You fuckers! I fucking prayed that you were working but you just... come here to say this? I- I just can't. If you want to create or mend this 'relationship' with your 'daughter', it'll take more than just an apology. Spend more fucking time with your other family members, I don't give a shit! I wished I wouldn't say this to you guys but I hate you. Okay? Don't try to fucking contact me at all! You motherfuckers!

I stormed out of the office making sure to slam the door on the way out. Tears streaked down my face as I got into the classroom. No one was there. Right, the fucking bell rang. I ran out of the school. I need Chaeyoung now. I just need her to be here.

I ran to Chaeyoung's house. I don't want to be alone in that fucking house. I need her.

I knocked on her door, crying.

Chaeyoung: Mina? How did you-

I ran into her arms.

Chaeeyoung: Are you okay? What happened?

She stroked my head as I cried.

Chaeyoung: Let's go inside, it's going to rain.

We went inside and sat at the couch. She held me tight. I can't fucking think properly.

Chaeyoung: Tell me what happened.

I told her everything. She frowned.

Chaeyoung: Fuck, that must be hard.

Mina: I just don't know what to do. 

Chaeyoung: Well, your parents are probably in your house by now and you're not ready to talk to them, so maybe you could stay here? You can stay here for as long as you want.

She wiped my tears. Should I kiss her? But wouldn't it be awkward? Maybe next time.

Chaeyoung: Mina? I...

Mina: What is it?

She bit her lip.

Chaeyoung: I-It's nothing. Let's go get your bed ready.

What was she going to say?