You Can't Hurry Love | Kim Jeyou

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It has been 4 days since the truth or dare game, and I still can't get rid of what Jeyou said. I am at my room sitting on the edge of my bed, staring at the night sky with a blank mind.

"Choyeon, forget about it. Maybe he's just joking around? He doesn't like me right? Why would someone like him... have romantic feelings for an average girl like me?" I said to myself.

"What if I tell you that you are NOT an average girl?" I turned around thinking it was my brother, but turns out...

"O-oh h-h-hi there? U-uhm what b-brings you here?" I said to Jeyou who was standing there in front of the door, I crept a nervous smile at him. "Jerome just wants me to check up on you. He thinks you might be doing some stupid stuff here." He said smiling at me. I finally had the courage to ask about what he said 4 days ago

"Oh that... how do I say this?" He said looking at the floor. "That time, I actually meant that I don't want you to date someone yet." I was staring at the floor while I listened to him, the moment I heard the last few words, I froze, eyes wide. "What do you mean by that?" I asked him feeling nervous for some reason. He looked at me, straight in the eye, saying "As you said earlier 'He doesn't like me right?'. Well you are wrong. I do like you." My phone started to ring, meaning I have a call to answer. The caller was Hyojin, my friend. I answered.

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:"Yes? Why'd you call?"

:"Choyeon-ssi, do you know the cafe near the... what was that again?"

:"Take your time. I'll wait."

:"Ah! The cafe near the public garden?"

:"No, I don't know that. Sorry."

:"Hey, don't be sorry. Wanna go there tomorrow? Y'know like a small friendly date?"

:"I'll come with you. I free anytime anyway. What time?"

:"How about... 4pm?"

:"Oka~y. But actually I think I can't come over. I... have some things to do in the house. But I'll try."

:"I see. I'll hang up now. Bye."

▪ call  끝 ended▪

"Sorry, just needed to get the call." I apologized, Jeyou then responded with a smirk "No, it's fine. But I think it's better if you love me and wanted to date me."

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"H-huh? No, I-I'm not into dating, I'm sor--" cutting me mid-sentence, he kissed me. My first kiss was stolen, stolen by the guy I had the admiration for.

I was completely frozen, my hands were vigorously shaking. I didn't know what to do. My mind was going through a crisis. Should I push him away? Do I kiss back? Maybe let him finish then run away?

Yes, it feels good. But I feel like he's going too far, like TOO far. He laid me down on my bed pinning my hands down, still kissing me. And now I was pushing him away, well... attempting to. Hearing the door creak open, he just kept going.

"Hey! Jeyou! What are you doing?!" It was Jerome. My brother ran towards us, pulling Jeyou away from me.

Jerome, being the protective brother he is, shouted at him "My sister isn't even 21 yet! How can you do this to her?! Are you going to tell me that you can't handle anymore? Oh stop it! You've been told to protect her, then you're the one to do this? I thought you're far different from other boys." My brother glared at Jeyou, then looked at me saying "Come on, Chihoon and Chan came over." I crept a sad smile as I said "Thanks for the help Rome~" "No prob sis. I'll do anything for my sister. I already told you that right?" He smiled and I did the same.

Time has passed, it is now 9:14 in the evening. Chihoon, Chan, and I were eating on the floor of the living room. Chihoon wanted to eat on the floor saying that we are in the 'floor gang'. I know, he's weird isn't he?

Jeyou got scolded, obviously by Jerome. And now Jeyou is just watching us from afar, with eyes full of regret.

Hours have passed, it is currently 12:47 AM. Chan and Chihoon were already sleeping, actually cuddling. Knew it, ChanHoon is sailing. Jerome, Jeyou and I are still awake, for no exact reason.

"Choyeon, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do that. I never had the intention to, I'm very sorry." Jeyou said with an apologetic look. "Okay, fine. I accept your apology. I just hope this wouldn't happen again." I said looking at Jeyou, arms crossed.

I was bored. Insomnia has been hitting me these days, I tried to sleep, but all the attempts failed.

Oh, everyone probably knows me now. Right? Let me please describe myself. *clears throat* Okay. I can be very cold at people, but if I built a strong friendship with a person, I act like someone else... considering that I act mean most of the time. But trust me, I'm really like this. I think I can be a good person? I'll try to...

We then hear a phone ringing, probably a call. I checked my phone. Dongyeol?  I then answered the call.

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"Why are you calling at this hour?"

"I know I shouldn't, but can you come over?"

"Why? What happened?"

"I'll tell you. Can you?"

"Nah. I can't. I'm sorry."

"Oh no, it's fine. Don't say sorry."

"Just tell me what happened."

"You see, my mom wants me to date you and stuff like that. But I also know you wouldn't want to date me so... yeah."

"Oh. I see. Why though?"

"I have no idea actually. Is that a problem? Probably not. Okay, I'll end the call now bye."

"Bye, goodnight."

"You too."

▪  call  끝  ended  ▪

"Who and what was that?" Jerome asked. "Dongyeol. His mom just wants me to date himand some other stuff he didn't mention." I answered.

Standing up, I said "I'll go ahead now. I have some places to go to tomorrow.".

I walked to my bedroom, and I locked the bedroom door. I did my night routine afterwards, then headed to sleep.

Today's a very weird day, I do have to say.

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I feel bad for writing the first part. ㅠㅠ pls don't get mad at me. Author promises that this book will get better as time passes.