2nd Chances // Park Jihoon FF

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Jihoon's POV

"Happy birthday love. I'm sorry I can't make it tomorrow." I texted to her.
After I brought her home awhile ago, she told me to go straight home as she didn't want to be with anyone tonight.
and by anyone she specifically meant me.
I know I've been messing up since the day I went to Jinyoung's place.
It's not that Jinyoung made me change my mind or anything,
I just.. I was just.. I don't know.
Seoyoon is special to me, trust me.
There's nothing more in this world that I wouldn't give to her.
I want her special day to be special.
We just got back together and I promised her that I would set things right this time.
I don't know if what I'm about to do is right but I thought maybe I should do it anyway.

"Hey bro?" I looked back to see Woojin and Minhyun Hyung.

"Hey." I softly smiled.

"You okay? Why are you out here alone?" Minhyun Hyung asked.

"Nothing."

"Are you and Seoyoon okay?" Woojin added.

'Of course we are.." I smiled however there was something about my smile that didn't feel that genuine.

"But?" Minhyun hyung looked at me a little concerned.

"She's just..she's so special to me. I want to just keep her and make her mine for the rest of my life. I don't want to lose her anymore. I just...I love her so much that I'm scared." I stated, taking a sip of my white wine.

"If that's so, why are you worrying?" Woojin asked, confused.

"Because I'm scared I might fuck up again. I'll try my best not to but what if I still do?" I asked.

"Then fuck up. The important thing is you always tell her the truth. own up to your mistakes and make sure to always make it up to her." Woojin advised.

"But make sure you don't fuck up too much. Always think about your actions." Minhyun hyung added, nudging Woojin on the elbow.

"Just don't take her for granted." He smiled.

"Are you guys okay with this?" I started remembering the feelings they both had for Seoyoon.
It's been awhile since we last talked about that.

"Are you kidding? I'm more than okay with this." Minhyun hyung sounded genuine.

"Besides, even if we weren't even if we really are. There's nothing we can do. You both love each other." Woojin continued.

"We've moved on after all that has happened. We realised how much we hurt you, it's not a very good feeling." Minhyun hyung chuckled.

"I'd rather have my brother." Woojin winked.
We three exchanged laughs and went on for a few more hours just talking, laughing and catching up with each other.
Yes, we were already okay.
But I guess the awkwardness between the three of us was never gone.
However tonight, It just felt like we were just like how we were before.
It felt nice, I missed them.
And to know that they fully supported me with Seoyoon, for real this time.
It just felt so..encouraging.

"You should get some rest. It's a big day tomorrow." Minhyun Hyung winked.

"It is.." I smiled.

Seoyoon's POV

"He said he couldn't make it tomorrow." I ranted to Hyunjae who had come over.
I have been ranting and whining to her for about an hour now. I felt bad for her, I truly do.
But I just needed someone to talk to.
Jihoon has been acting weird and I couldn't understand why.

"Out of all days Hyunjae! My birthday??" I continued.

"Relax Seoyoon. Maybe he has his own reasons. I'm sure Jihoon would make it up to you." She tried to console me.

"Oh really? We've only just gotten back together and his already starting to act this way?"

"Oh my god." She suddenly squealed.

"What?" I asked confused.

"What if he's planning a surprise for you?" She smiled hugely.
I have never thought of that..is he? What if he is?
No, I don't wanna get my hopes up.

"No way. I know him. Jihoon is a very straightforward person. He wouldn't piss me off like this if he had a surprise for me." I tried to brush the idea of him surprising me away and proceeded on sulking.

"True." She gave up.
I was really hoping she'd continue to hype me up with the thought but she gave up that fast.
Which could only mean that I was right.
He wouldn't surprise me.
Why am I even more upset now?

"Just relax Seoyoon. I'm sure he'll come. He wouldn't miss your birthday for the world." She laughed.
I sure do hope so.
I really want him to be there. Please Jihoon don't disappoint me tomorrow.

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"Happy Birthday to you~ Happy Birthday to you~ Happy birthday dear, Seoyoon~ Happy birthday to you~" I was woken up by my mother who had a birthday cake on her hand as she sang happy birthday.
Immediately, A smile formed up on my lips.
I love waking up knowing it's my special day.

"Thank you mom." I half-asleep, smiled.

"Make a wish love." I then, closed my eyes and wished for everything that I wanted.
After I was done, I opened my eyes and blew the candles.

"Before we eat this, we should head downstairs. You have an early guest." She winked.
An early guest?
Who could possibly be this early? It's not Jihoon right?
Oh there you go again Seoyoon.
Expectations. ugh, I hate when I do that.

"I'll go wash myself first before I head down." She nodded and left me alone in my room.
I did as I said and started heading to the bathroom.

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It took about 15 minutes for me to take a quick shower and get ready before heading downstairs to finally meet the unknown early guest.
I was still slightly hoping it would be Jihoon even though I know it wouldn't be.

"Happy Birthday princess!" My dad greeted me with an open arm.

'Dad!" I squealed and ran to him. I was right, it wasn't Jihoon but I'm not at all disappointed.

"How are you my princess?" He asked as he kissed my forehead.

"I'm great. Even better now that you're here." I chuckled. I'm surprised that my mom even invited him here in her house.
My mother despised my dad after what he did.

"Shall we have breakfast? I brought some side dishes that your grandma made." Dad brightly said and began placing them on the dining table.
My mom was a little quiet but she wasn't uncomfortable.
She kept her smile on her face and allowed my dad to do whatever.

"You okay mom? You're a bit dreamy." I teased.

"Oh please." She rolled her eyes in defence and walked over to the kitchen and looked for something to distract herself.
She's not admitting it but I still see the love my mother once had for my dad.
I guess true love just never really go away, huh? I smiled at the sight of the both of them preparing breakfast just like in the past and had never felt more happier.
This is all I needed to see for my birthday. A complete family is all I ever wanted. Even though I know this is just temporary, I really felt like I had one.

"You okay dear?" My mom asked as she noticed me almost in tears.

"Of course. I just..I just really missed seeing you two like this..I wish it's always like this." I weakly smiled.
My mom and dad looked at each other with awkward smiles and then back at me again.

"Me too." My dad smiled back. My eyes widened at my dad's sudden confession and suddenly I was smiling like crazy as my mom looked at my dad.

"Should we start breakfast? I wouldn't want the food to get cold." She changed the topic and headed towards the dining table.
My dad and I exchanged looks and I gave him a thumbs up.
He shook his head with a smile and followed after my mom.
Shortly, we started our first Family breakfast after a long time.