Taemins Birthday (1/1)

Stupidity and Pride, Chapter 24: Taemin's Birthday You, Hana and Minho walked together to Key’s house for Taemin’s birthday party. It was a bit awkward for you to attend since the two of you were both ignoring each other, but you decided to go anyway since you were still friends and it was his special day, after all. You were between Hana and Minho. He was smiling to you like an idiot but, still his eyes looked sad and full of pain. Every time you were with him, he always had that look in his eyes, as if you were the cause and you were so worried about it. He wouldn’t tell you but you sensed that something was bothering him.I want to ask why he’s sad but, I think I should give him some privacy and wait till he’s ready to tell me, on his on will.“I should’ve just walked alone than being the awkward third wheel here,” Hana mumbled, feeling uncomfortable and slightly moving away from the both of you.You pulled her closer to you and whispered, “Leave me here and I’ll tell everybody that you have a crush--a huge crush, may I add--on Onew... And that you fantasize about his naked body.” You added and smirked, evilly.She looked at you in horror, sighed and mumbled, “oh, Jesus! What did I get myself into?”You chuckled at her silly actions and Minho looked at you, suddenly curious of why you are laughing.“What’s so funny, babe?” he asked out of curiosity.You looked directly to his eyes and said, “Your face is so funny.”The party started. Everyone was shining like stars with their dress and tux, designed by famous people around the globe. Waiters were present, serving water, wine, desserts, parfait and tarts- all delicious, of course.The whole place is decorated with blue silk, complementing the white ones. Since the party was held in the garden, the trees and flowers were decorated with colorful lights. There was also a huge staircase decorated a with red carpet and blue and white silk wrapped around the railings. The slow music contributed even more to a relaxing ambience. Judging by the looks, it was obvious that the celebrant was not just an ordinary person.“I never knew Taemin is this rich," you whispered in awe, staring at the place in pure amazement.“What do you expect? He’s the only son of the CEO of the Lee chains of restaurants and hotels. Of course, his party will be this splendid and grandeur,” her 'boyfriend' replied, smirking at how great the party is.Taemin arrived and greeted Minho and Hana, cheerfully. His smile reached from one ear to the other with his hands flailing in what seemed to be waves. However, to you, he simply gave a nod of acknowledgement and walked away, a complete disappointment to you.Your shoulders deflated every time he used his cold façade towards you, but what could you do? Absolutely nothing.“Something happen?” Hana whispered, noticing the coldness of Taemin when it came to you.You shook your head and meekly smiled, signaling that all was okay. However, being your oldest friend, Hana knew you very well and didn’t believe you.That’s what you always say but, in the end, it always turned onto something, Hana thought and shook her head in disapproval.Soon, the happy party ended and everyone started to leave.“I’ll just go to the comfort room," you whispered to Minho and stood.“I’ll wait here.”As you came back, you noticed that no one was around. The garden was dimly lit by the only left candle on a vacant table near you.“Where are the others?” You asked as you saw Taemin approaching you.“Jonghyun and Key got dates; Onew dropped Hana off to her house. Minho: someone called him and said that something came up so he had to leave.” Taemin said, looking everywhere but you.He started to leave when you softly called his name.He immediately stopped dead in his tracks but didn’t face you; he was facing the other direction. His mind told him to leave but his feet wouldn’t move, even a millimeter, like they were stuck on the ground or something.Does my nervous system have a problem….? Damn you, feet! Why not just follow your master’s command?! Do you want to find a new master?! You should at least thank me for taking care of you!You walked to him and made him face you by holding his shoulders and never letting go.“Taemin, if you really do want to move on, I can’t stop you. In fact, I have no right to. But don’t you want to, at least, restore our friendship? Let’s forget about that night. Pretend that," you sighed heavily before continuing, "that night never happened and just be back to being close friends. Along with that night, it’ll be are our emotions and feelings.”How will I be able to forget the girl who taught me how to love, the only girl who can make me angry and happy at the same time, the only girl who can make my heart soften in just calling my name? I never knew how to love and I never want to learn it, Until you came, that is. I thought Love was about great happiness or the so called ‘happily ever after’; I never thought that after a great happiness comes a painful heartbreak. You will think that if I knew this before, I’ll avoid you to keep myself from falling. But you’re wrong. ‘Cause even if I walk back in time, I’ll never regret loving you.You laid a hand and said, “So, Friends? No ignoring? No awkward silence?”“Friends, no everything just friendship.” He faked a smile.Forget about your feelings for her, Taemin. That’s the best thing you can do, the only thing you can do for her. I should be updating next week end, but then, I got many comments (as promised, I posted another chapter earlier than expected.) and it's Taemin's birthday~!H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y ,  T A E M I N ~ !