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"Quit school and prepare to go study abroad." The older man stated

"Why? Sending me to a mental asylum didn't suffice you?" The younger man retorted

"I think it's the best way for us not to see each other." The older man said with hint of irritation

"Alright." The younger man nodded and continued with a hint of anger

"Now you show your true colour, what treatment? Huh? You just want to get me out of your sight."

He got up from his play station and sat on the swing installed in his room.

He continued

"You know what today is? Right?"

"We can congratulate mom on her third marriage too!"

The older man frowned and said in a loud voice.

"You are becoming more and more like your mom. Annoying!"

The younger man scoffed

"Somebody told me, anybody who sees me as annoying, is blind! And that person would love to beat you"

the younger man stated remembering someone who in a very small time became so special to him.

"Huh! You and your useless friends!" The older man scoffed.

"Giving birth to you was a sin on us!"

The older man said while shaking his head in disapproval.

"You said giving birth to me was a sin! Then you should keep on getting punished." the younger male shouted

"If I die will that fix it" the younger man said as tears started to form his eyes.

Thak!

The older male slapped the younger one

The younger male looked at the old male and said while glaring,

"Think about it!"

"What must a child hear and see while growing up to turn into someone like this."

And he walked off!

Currently I was near the bridge waiting for Han yi An, I had asked him to arrive near the lake.

Eunbi left the house in the evening, she must be arriving on the bridge any second.

"Taekwang, where are you?" I muttered

Suddenly I saw somebody walking on the bridge, it was Eunbi.

I jumped, literally jumped.

I was so happy upon seeing her.

Somebody tapped my shoulder, I screamed.

The person put his hand on my mouth to stop me from yelling any further

It was han yi an.

I sighed.

He smiled looking at me.

Suddenly his gaze went from me to behind me.

I turned around and saw Eunbi and Taekwang together looking at us.

My eyes widened.

Eunbi smiled and waved her hand while Taekwang just frowned

'I swear if this guy keeps on frowning like this, he is going to get wrinkles sooner or later.' I thought

5 minutes later, we all are sitting in a noodle shop.

Don't ask how?

Was it because I was feeling bad it was Taekwang's birthday and he was outside and all.

Or was it because Taekwang didn't want to leave us alone.

We all sat in the shop.

Eunbi opposite to me. Han yi on my left and Taekwang on my right.

While Eunbi was looking around the shop, and Yi an was looking down and Taekwang was glaring at Han Yi An.

"So?" Eunbi said

"What are you guys doing here?" she asked looking at Yi an and Taekwang

"I came out because Eunha called me." Han yi An said while looking at me with a small smile.

I smiled back.

Eunbi raised an eyebrow and gave me a teasing smile.

'This girl!'

"Ahh, so it was him you wanted to meet."

She said as her smile deepened

Flashback.

I was about to leave the house when Eunbi called my name

(I am just going to write it like this for flashbacks)

Eunbi- Eunha, where are you going?

Me- I am going to meet a friend of mine.

Eunbi- this late

Me- it's only 7 Eunbi, I will be back soon

Eunbi gave a smile and looked at me sheepishly

Me- what?

Eunbi- Do you have a ....

Me- a what?

Eunbi- a boyfriend

She said with a teasing smile

Aunty- who has a boyfriend

She said as she emerged from the kitchen

Me- Nobody, I am going to meet a friend aunty, I will be back soon, I promise.

Aunty-Oh! Be careful, call me if you need help.

She said as she left the room

Eunbi- It is a boy right?

Me- yeah

Eunbi- Is he special?

She said emphasizing special.

Me- yeah, he is a good friend of mine

Before she could say anything, I left the house saying bye.

Present time

I looked at Taekwang who was looking down.

I sighed and said,

"Well good we all met. We can eat dinner together."

All of them nodded

Eunbi went out to call auntie and Han yi an went out to call his dead, leaving me and Taekwang

I looked at him.

I knew what happened to him at his home.

"Well this is good, We can have your birthday dinner." I said softly.

He slowly looked at me and smiled

"Thank you." he said

I smiled while looking at him.

Eunbi came in said,

"I have to go, mom wanted the things." she said as showed me her hand which had a bag with resources in it.

Yi an also came in shaking his head

"My dad has already prepared the food"

"I will need to leave"

We both nodded

Once they left, I looked at Tae and said "Well it's just going to be us then."

After eating the food, we both went on the bridge.

While walking, we saw a mom and a little kid. They were playing together and having an enjoyable time together .

We both were looking at them

'I wish I could experience that.'

I thought

Little did I know, Taekwang had the same thought.

"So, why did you come here with yi an?" He asked

"Ahh, I had to talk to him" I said.

He nodded.

We both came to the side and were gazing at the stars.

After a few minutes passed by,

I looked at him,

His eyes were closed, his head facing upwards. His lips curved into a smile, his dimples poking out.

"A picture would last longer." he said as his smile widened

I looked away.

"I don't know what you are talking about."

I heard a chuckle from beside me

"Eunha." he said

I didn't look away from the stars

"Eunha." he repeated more softly

I looked at him

"Can I hug you?"

Before I could answer, he suddenly reached out and hugged me. Locking me in his arms.

I was startled by the feeling of two sturdy arms around my shoulder.

Before I knew it, his chin touched my bare neck.

This was the third time he hugged me in a day!

"Ta...tae?!"

When I muttered his name, his arms around me tightened.

The heart which began to beat rapidly because of the hug, began to beat faster but in another sense.

"Hani."

Taekwang's low voice which grazed my ear, made my face flush red.

Taekwang, who embraced me with his earnest yet affectionate touch, could not understand the surge of feelings and spat out the next words.

"Can I hug you whenever I am feeling sad?"

I nodded.

That night, I realized a lot of things.

First, we all need someone to talk to, if we keep all the things bottled up, it might end up hurting someone else or even yourself.

Secondly, my plan failed

Third of all, there is something wrong with my heart.

'My heart was beating too fast!'

Please comment and tell me who do you like more? Han yi an or gong taekwang.

The above paragraph, which is in the starting, is the scene between Taekwang and his father.

So don't get confused.

Thank you for reading!

Yours sincerely,

Jungkookie 301