Chapter 3: (2/2)

After a few minutes of hugging, he pulled back and smiled at me. The old Hyuk seemed to be back, but I could tell there was still some hurt deep inside of him. I ruffled his soft, short hair and smiled back. I knew Hyuk too well and he wasn’t one to hold a grudge on anyone. I was just the opposite, though. I could hold a grudge for the rest of my life if needed to. He took another sip of his tea and soon finished it. I took the empty cup to the sink and he followed me into the small kitchen.

As I was cleaning out the mug, he back hugged me and I froze. I wasn’t much on skinship except if the person was a close friend. He nuzzled his head into my shoulder while I stayed still, turning my head a bit to look at him.

“Thanks, hyung. You’re the best.” He eye smiled and in that moment, he looked so cute that I couldn’t help but kiss his cheek lightly. He lifted his head and looked at me, but his reaction wasn’t a shocked one, instead his smile was still plastered on his face. I got confused for a second and wondered why he wasn’t asking lots of questions as he usually does. “Hey, hyung?” he started. I blinked.

“Y-yeah, Hyukkie?” I responded, a bit taken aback by his calmness.

“Can I stay here for the night…? I’m sure my parents wouldn’t mind.” He asked. I moved back into the sitting area before I answered him. He watched me from the kitchen.

“Yeah, uh, sure. You can stay.” I said, smiling slightly. He nodded and ran into my bedroom, plopping himself onto my small bed. I followed him in and saw him lying sprawled out. I pouted a bit, wondering if he was thinking about taking over my room.

“Your bed is comfy…” he commented, his eyes closed. He seemed as if he was about to fall asleep right here and now. I watched him for a bit and he eventually did fall asleep. I decided to go out and buy some food for tonight’s dinner, since I’d be making a meal for two today.

The convenience store was pretty empty by the time I got there. There were only a couple other people shopping. When I walked in, a little bell rang and startled me slightly. I laughed at my nerves and just started shopping. I got supplies for making kimchi. I bought the food and had a small conversation with the ahjumma at the counter, who recognized me immediately when I came up to pay. As I left, I felt a small rain drop and sighed as I knew it was going to start raining.

I walked home quickly but when I walked in and found Hyuk gone and only a note that read:

Sorry, hyung. My mom called and I have to head home. Something came up. See you tomorrow… which is Saturday, so that means we can hang out. Enjoy dinner!

-Hyuk.     I sighed, disappointed. I really wanted to spend time with Hyuk, but now he had to help his mom. I know I sound selfish, but lately, all I’ve wanted to do was hang out with Hyuk. He has become the reason my heart beats recently. I didn’t realize it then, but I realize it now… I was terribly and utterly in love with my best friend.---((This wasn't one of my favorite chapters, but I just wanted to update. Sorry about that, but please look out for the rest and thank you for all the support I've gotten so far! I really appreciate it! Also, I forgot to add, there will be some Ravi/Hongbin later on or sometime soon...))