The Reeling (1/1)

LUNA I am not myself today, meaning I feel positive, all smiles, and carefree.This is the best Sunday noon since..forever. This morning I woke up to a nice dream of last night's date with Chanyeol. We went to see a ballet performance of Midsummer's Night Dream at K-Arts. The waft of Dad's cooking helped me get out of bed too. I'm glad he's been better than last time. He made kimbap and sweet rice cakes. He made too many rolls so I packed some and brought them with me. Chanyeol and I are on our third date today at Samgyetang. While waiting for our order of white chicken in ginseng broth, we picked on the rolls of kimbap. I giggled at the sight of Chanyeol stuffing his mouth like a dork.Eww..I giggled? Ugh so not me."Chanyeol, slow down. I don't know how to do the Heimlich so please go easy on the food." I said, shaking my head slowly as I poured him a glass of water. Chanyeol laughed at his own stupidity and washed the food down with a swig of water."Couldn't help it. Your Dad is a good cook. I can never cook to save my life and I'm ashamed of that.""I should let you taste my cooking some time." I said with a soft smile. "And don't be ashamed. You never got the chance to learn with your governess always looking after you. I mean, it was just me and Dad so we practically fended for ourselves."A gust of wind blew against my hair making loose strands cover my face. Chanyeol reached over to tuck my hair behind my ears. "I really admire that about you, Luna. Your strength can be misunderstood. I guess that's why I was a bit hesitant to befriend you all this time. I regret that now that I realize how amazing of a person you are."I did nothing but flash the widest and most idiotic smile known to mankind. Seriously, is this guy for real? How can someone be so perfect?The moment was ruined when our chicken arrived. Mmm...the aroma of ginseng and other spices made me hungrier. Chanyeol got my bowl and poured a portion of the chicken, some vegetables, and broth. I smiled in gratitude and immediately dipped my spoon. I took a few sips and wow oh wow. I could eat this forever.My foodgasm was interrupted when I heard a familiar voice. No, a couple. A couple of familiar voices."Luna, isn't that Sulli over there?" Chanyeol asked pointing behind me towards the table next to the counter. I turned my head around and saw my best friend -- with a guy."Who is she with?" I asked, more to myself."Beats me. Let's go say hi?"I nodded and carefully placed my spoon on the table. Chanyeol came to my side and helped me stand up.  BAEKHYUN It was supposed to be lunch time but I had no appetite at all. To make things worse, I am having a hard time explaining to Sulli my side of the story.Of course. Why would she believe me? I'm the official campus manwhore.And here I thought consulting the girl's best friend was the smartest solution."I think I believe you now." Sulli sighed. "Look, Baekhyun, I'm having a hard time processing everything right now. It's just...too much, you know. ?There are so many 'why's' and 'how's' going through my head right now."I nodded slowly and looked away, my feet shuffling under the table. "It's okay. I deserve it. The one time I finally fell in love for the first time for the right girl..and I blew it.""Wow..this is really serious. You have it bad for her." Sulli whistled and shook her head. "Do you think she likes you?"I shrugged and leaned on my seat. "I don't know. If she ever did, then I guess not anymore. She's dating Chanyeol now.""Ah the man of her dreams." Sulli swooned then clasped her hand over her mouth. "Omigosh Baek! That was uncalled for. I mean..coz..you know. Luna has always like him since middle school."Fuck. I'm a goner. I let out a groan and ducked my head over my arms on the table. I swear I'm close to breaking down and losing my sanity.This is all new to me. All the hearts I've broken, all the girls who cried over me -- it's all coming back to me one by one.I'm ruined. I'm done for. The one girl who managed to change me for the better was the same girl who broke me.I snapped out of my drama shit when I heard Sulli squeal and jump from her seat."Looney!"My head shot up and she was there in front of us, her arms crossed, her brows furrowed, and her mouth agape. I did not understand her expression. It took a while for it to hit me."Shit!" I blurted out loud. "Luna, it's not what it looks like."Sulli stood up from her seat and ran to Luna's side. "Please don't misunderstand, Luna. Baekhyun called me for help. He needed to --"Luna held out her palm and all of us fell silent. The earth stood still, even a pin drop could be heard at this moment.Slowly, Luna turned to Chanyeol who was behind her. She cupped her face and gave him a quick, deep kiss. So quick that I didn't even get a chance to look away, but it was painful enough to stick another thorn in my heart."Let's go somewhere else. I'm not hungry anymore." She told him. She turned to us again and smiled faintly and hurtfully."I'll see you in school."