Broke up (Hyun Jae POV)
Nana and Bom sat at the cafe holding hands. Nana rested her head on Bom's shoulder.
"what's wrong? looks like you're having a lot of fun today" Bom asked
"hm, nothing special" nana replied
"You've been acting weird lately too" Bom moves making Nana sit up and no longer lean on her
"I just..." Nana hesitated to speak
"what is it?" Curious bomb
"Can we try that one more time" Nana lowered her head playing with her finger
"That? what is it? do you want to add food?" Bom asked
"No... but... that" Nana was annoyed because she couldn't convey it.
Nana then pulled the hem of Bom's jacket
"Let's go somewhere. Last semester break we didn't even go on a date" Nana persuaded Bom
"Hm, then fine. We'll just go for the weekend" Bom said
"Is that true?" Nana gets excited
Bomb nodded with a smile.
Nana is determined this time will not make the same mistake as before. she will make sure that all safety equipment is in place. Nana can't wait for it.
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meanwhile
in a room, various musical instruments and various equipment were used to compose a song. there sat a boy with reddish hair.
a girl came in and brought him a glass of water
"thank you" Song said
Vivi smiled and sat on the chair next to Song.
"So how?" Vivi asked
"I almost finished it. I need to refine it a little more. And I will send it soon. I hope I can succeed" Song said
"Song, you are very talented. Let's think positively. Your hard work this time will pay off" Vivi held Song's cheek
Song then held Vivi's hand and brought Vivi's hand to his chest. Song slowly approached and kissed Vivi.
for some time they enjoyed it so much that they didn't know where it started and where it ended.
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In a restaurant, there was the sound of sizzling meat being grilled. the restaurant was full and crowded. a girl wearing an apron walked around carrying trays of dishes to serve to customers. he patiently served all the customers.
10 minutes later some people came and it turned out they were his friends.
"Hey Joo!!!" Hong Joo screams with joy
they all come in and sit in the seats that are still available
"Wow, this restaurant is always busy," said Vivi
"The food here is delicious," said Song
"ah you must be tired, what time are you coming back," Jina asked
"ah, no, I'll be back in 30 minutes," said Hyo Joo
"Then let's go back together," said Nana
"It's late and it's not good to walk alone. We don't want what happened yesterday to happen again" said Bom
"Okay, I understand" Hyo Joo smiled
as she served her friends food and got ready to finish his work.
Song delivers Vivi and Jina. while Bom, Nana, Hong Joo, and Hyo Joo will return to the dormitory. Song is going home tonight because tomorrow is his father's birthday.
while walking with Hyo Joo's cell phone rings. She reaches into his pocket and sees a call from Hyun Ji, Hyun Jae's sister.
"Ah, I have to answer this. You guys go first. This is near the dorm" Hyo Joo then walked away from her friends
"hello" Hyo Joo replied
"Hyo Joo..." My husky voice called her name
"yes, how are you?" Hyo Joo asked
"I'm fine" I replied
"I just got home from the restaurant, I..." Hyo Joo didn't have time to continue her sentence, I said
"Tomorrow I'm going back to Korea"
hyo joo be quiet for a moment
"Really," she asked
"yes, right. wait for me" I asked her
"Okay. I miss you. I love you" Hyo Joo said sweet things but also pierced my heart at the same time.
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next day in the morning
Hyo Joo walks with carefree steps to a cafe. The cafe is managed by Hyun Min's friend, Dong Ho. the last time she'd been there she'd only had time to sample a few mouthfuls of the delicious cake. this time she will buy some to give to Hyun Ji and Hyun Jae.
Hyo Joo opens the cafe door and she can see Hyun Min standing behind the counter wearing an apron. He is handsome and she couldn't lie, but her heart already belonged to someone and there was nothing wrong with having an opinion over someone.
"Hyo Joo!" Hyun Min greets cheerfully
"hello, senior. why are you here?"
"ah, Dong Ho had an emergency and asked me to look after the cafe for a few hours. But I'm really bad at cooking and operating machines so I just stand here taking orders and constantly asking for help to take care of these machines" Hyun Min pointed to the cashier's computer
"Oh, what do you want to order?" Hyun Min asked
"Oh, I want a cake like the one we used to eat. Make it into 2 boxes" Hyo Joo spoke a little embarrassed
"ah, you like the cake?" Hyun min smiled
"Thank goodness, I thought you didn't like it at the time" Hyun Min ducked down to get the cake and wrapped it neatly
"You bought quite a lot, was it for a friend?" Hyun Min asked as he put the box into the bag
Hyo Joo was silent for a moment
"for your boyfriend?" Hyun Min looks at Hyo Joo who keeps her head down
Hyo Joo just nods and hands him a card to pay
"ah.. do you have cash? I don't understand how to use a card on this machine" Hyun Min sighed disappointedly
"Do you want me to teach you, seniors?" Hyo Joo's mouth opened as she offered herself just like that
"Well, of course," Hyun Min invites Hyo Joo behind the counter
they stood side by side, the fragrance from Hyun Min's body was like the soft smell of lychees. Hyo Joo tries to focus and teaches Hyun Min to use the cash register.
Hyo Joo looks at her watch
"Sorry senior I have to go now," Hyo Joo said goodbye
"Thank you very much, next time come and bring your boyfriend. I'll treat you guys" Hyun Min smiled broadly
Hyo Joo just nods and walks out
Hyun Min gets carried away for a moment, then he smiles bitterly realizing the fact that Hyo Joo already has a boyfriend. He then shook his head and smiled at his stupidity.
Hyo Joo takes a taxi and heads to the airport.
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I looked out the plane window during the trip while occasionally biting my nails.
"Hyun Jae" my sister Hyun Ji's voice broke my thoughts
"Are you still thinking about it?" Hyun Ji asked me
for them maybe kissing other people when having a lover might sound normal and still be considered a small mistake. but for me, that might be the end of my relationship with Hyo Joo if she finds out.
"Don't tell her" Hyun Ji said
I was surprised to hear that
"Listen, it was a mistake" Hyun Ji held my hand
"You did it by accident" Hyun Ji coaxed me
but why did her persuasion make it feel like something was going to come out of my body, urging me not to hide anything?
I put my head towards the airplane window and looked at the wide sky.
Finally, after a long journey, we arrived in Korea. My chaotic thoughts seemed to disappear when I saw Hyo Joo standing at the arrivals gate waving with a big smile. my heavy legs feel light to run to her and hug her tightly.
I miss this girl. I love her.
me, Hyo Joo, my sister, and her fiancé took a taxi together. me and Hyo Joo sat in the back. I rested my head on Hyo Joo's shoulder.
"Look at him," Hyun Ji said
John just smiled.
taxi stopped in front of my apartment complex, I got off and said goodbye to my sister.
"I'm going home tomorrow," I said
"oh, unnie, here is some cake" Hyo Joo handed a box of cookies to Hyun Ji
Hyun Ji thanks her and then waves at us.
"Finally," I said
I looked at Hyo Joo, her face a little red
I took her hand and led her to my apartment. I opened the door and pulled her in while walking towards the back. I held her hands and stretched them out. we lay down on the bed and hugged each other letting go of longing. comfort and warmth from Hyo Joo that takes away all the fatigue and anxiety. we sleep in comfort.
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5 pm Hyo Joo wakes up after hearing the phone ring. she sat down and checked, and saw it was my cell phone, a call from my mother. Hyo Joo then answers
"Hello, mom. This is Hyo Joo. Hyun Jae is sleeping."
I heard Hyo Joo's voice faintly.
Hyo Joo put my phone down when a message came in and she accidentally opened it.
as soon as he saw the message she put down my phone and left my apartment.
30 minutes later I woke up and realized Hyo Joo was gone. I looked at my phone and my eyes widened at the incoming message
"I'm sorry for what happened. For me, it was just a kiss, and thought it was normal. I realized my mistake the next day. I'm sorry and I'm sorry if something bad happens to your relationship. Jenny"
I combed my hair back and took a deep breath.
I sent Hyo Joo a message
"After work, please come here. I have something to say" I sent a message and threw my cell phone into my bed while laying my body back down. I covered my eyes with my arm, without realizing I had tears in my eyes. because in the end, I know this is the best choice if I love her.
Hyo Joo looks at her cell phone and takes a deep breath. She then tied her hair and lifted several boxes of goods to display at the convenience store.
"I'm leaving," Hyo Joo said goodbye to Jina
her feet felt heavy towards my apartment
She stood for a while, and I, who was anxiously waiting, intended to pick her up. when I opened the door Hyo Joo was standing there with a face I couldn't guess.
I then held her hand gently and told her to sit on the couch. I lifted her leg and placed it on my thigh. I took off her socks and wiped the soles of her feet with a warm towel.
"You must be tired" I massaged her feet gently
I then heard a small cry from her. I looked at her. I then lowered her legs and sat closer.
I caressed her face and put my forehead to her forehead.
Unknowingly I also cried too.
"forgive me" the words trailed off just like that
I hugged her and kept begging for forgiveness. She then hit my back with the last of her energy.
"why?" She was crying in my arms
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm really stupid" only words like that repeatedly came out of my mouth
she then pushed me away and looked at me with an expression that was very disappointed rather than angry.
"how can you be like that to me?"
"And stupidly I still have deep feelings for you" Hyo Joo said
She then stood up and ran out of my apartment barefoot and left all his things. but my legs can not move to catch up with him.
On a cold night Hyo Joo sits alone in the park, barefoot and without a jacket.
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Hyun Min yawned as soon as he left the cafe.
"Treat me to a good meal," Hyun Min said to Dong Ho
"Next time," said Dong Ho
"You cheapskate," Hyun min said
Hyun min then walked away
"hey, where are you going?" Dong Ho cheered him on
Hyun Min subconsciously walked toward the campus
"oh, I'm going to catch some wind for a while" Hyun Min replied
"It's late and cold," Dong Ho said
"It's okay, you're noisy," Hyun Min said and walked towards the campus. around the campus is the garden area he intends to sit there looking for fresh air to calm his troubled heart.
but instead of fresh air, he saw the sad sight of a girl sitting on a park bench without a jacket or shoes.
Hyun Min trotted towards Hyo Joo. Realizing someone is coming, Hyo Joo looks up.
"You think this is in a drama?" Hyunmin sighed
Hyun Min was about to open his jacket when Hyo Joo said something
"Sorry senior, but I beg you to go"
Hyun Min walked away angrily, he then stopped, he couldn't let her there. He then headed to a mini market and bought a pair of socks and sandals and a bottle of warm drink. Hyun Min then came back and put all the stuff on Hyo Joo's chair. He then sits on a chair that is facing Hyo Joo. Hyun Min sent a message to Hong Joo to come pick up Hyo Joo at the park.
while waiting for Hong Joo, Hyun Min could only cover Hyo Joo's body with his jacket and listen to the girl sobbing without being able to comfort her.
"I hope seniors understand, thank you" were the words Hyo Joo said when Hong Joo and Nana came to pick her up.
Hyun Min sat there for a while. he understood what Hyo Joo meant earlier. Hyo Joo definitely doesn't want her fragile condition to cloud her judgment. it's just that Hyun Min doesn't like the idea. He will win Hyo Joo's heart.