My Best Friend's Crush | Jae x Irene x Wonpil

4. jealousy. ♣️

wonpil's POV

i awoke to some light taps on my shoulder. my eyes fluttered open after blinking a few times. i hadn't even realized that i had fallen asleep on the chair connected to the soft couch. i glanced up to see irene kneeled down next to me. i sighed and sat up, to see irene's little dog sleeping on my lap. i had been sleeping cuddling her dog. "wonpil- finally. we were waiting for you to wake up so you could eat with us. would you like anything from panda express?" irene asked, looking up at me. i felt a bit sick. "no." i said in a sleepy voice. irene sighed. the dog woke up, and hopped off of my lap, stretching its legs. irene stood up, and walked in front of me and stood with her arms crossed. "wonpil, you have to eat something." irene said glaring down at me. i avoided to look at her. "i'm not hungry." i felt my voice shake. irene stormed away from me. i looked down at my feet sadly. irene walked back over to me, with her jacket and her car keys. "come." she said to me, holding out her hand. i stared at her hand, without moving an inch. irene leaned towards me and grabbed my hand. my hands were cold and shaky. irene noticed, and pulled me off of the couch. still holding my hand, she pulled me out the door and announced that she and i were going to panda express. i kept refusing, but irene insisted. she practically dragged me to the car and waited for me to enter. i once again, continuously refused. irene started her car and told me to get in once more. i blinked away burning tears and sat down in the passenger seat. irene ordered me to buckle up as she did the same. i effortlessly obeyed her and leaned back in my seat. irene pulled out of the driveway cautiously. i stared out of the window as i felt a few tears fall down my cheeks. the car ride was very awkwardly silent. "wonpil, do you need someone to talk to? about anything? are you okay?" irene asked as she pulled into a parking space. i hadn't even realized that we had arrived. i was confused by the sudden questions and concerns about me. "im fine." i muttered, not moving an inch. she sighed and got out of the car, walking over to the passenger side. i felt another tear escape my eye as i stared off into space. irene opened my door which i had been leaning on, causing me to lean back, surprised. she kneeled down next to me and grabbed both of my hands. i felt myself blush and look away. "you can talk to me. about anything. you know that right?" irene asked me softly. i continued to look away from her and just nodded my head. even though i knew i couldnt. "come on. unbuckle." irene said, rubbing my hands. i pulled my hand away gently and did as she said. i still didnt step out of the car, as i got distracted. my stomach was churning from irene holding my other hand still. irene let go of both of my hands and gave me room to step out. i got out of the car and let irene lead me into panda express, hand in hand. as we entered the restaurant i was hit with the smell of food which caused my stomach to rumble. i hadn't eaten all day, and was starving by now. "what do you want? ill buy anything." irene said, tilting her head up to look at me. "no no i can buy my own food its okay." i said dismissively. irene insisted. i finally gave in and scanned the foods. irene did the same and proceeded to tell the cook what she wanted. "you guys are very cute together." the cook said smiling. i widened my eyes and blushed. irene playfully laughed and reminded him we weren't a couple. i tried to laugh along too but it ended up sounding really quiet and awkward. i finally decided on what to eat, and told the cook what i would like. the cook told us one more time that we would make a cute couple before he began to put meals together. irene had ordered for everyone else who had asked for it, and was by the cashier. "your blushing. but hey, its okay. go for it" the cook said looking at irene, then back at me as he winked. i blushed even more and slid down next to irene. irene had already paid for the food, and asked me to help carry things back to the car. i grabbed a few bags and thanked the cashier and the cook as i walked out and back to the car by irene's side. irene and i got the food in the car and made our way back home. this car ride, was not as quiet as the last. irene was constantly checking in with me here and there, asking me really random questions.
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