How the heck was I supposed to explain that message? And even worse, how would I explain Hyunjin sending it?

I nervously gulped before letting out a very long "Whaaat"

"And what's up with his display name?" Jeongin asked, "why is he even messaging you?"

He seemed more confused than mad or uncomfortable. If I'd only find a way to cover up for this i think it'd all work out.

"Ugh" I belted, "I gave him my number early on in camp"

I knew I had more to explain. That wasn't enough.

"But why..." He started talking again

-"the name is sarcastic, because I hate him" I added

"Oh" he muttered

Now onto the hardest part.

Explaining why in the hell he was asking about us specifically. There was no possible reason as to why Hyunjin would ask about that. Especially not after zero communication. I felt my head burn due to anger and stress.

Instead of explaining anything right away, I decided to reply to the message in the rudest way possible. Hopefully it'd help Jeongin understand which side i was on.

Seungmin

Sent 21:46

Not much thought was put into that sentence. I was simply too overwhelmed, and felt like I had no other choice. I didn't want to hurt Hyunjin even though he ruined my moment with Jeongin. Hopefully I'd be able to explain myself later.

"He's so disgusting" I said, adding a little laugh to seem less nervous.

I looked at Jeongin trough my side view to see his reaction. He looked just as confused as he was earlier.

-"right?" I added

He brushed through his hair.

"Uhh, yeah"

I laughed

"I don't know why he'd even ask about that" I lied, "like, that's so weird"

"Yeah, that's kind of odd" Jeongin said

I cleared my throat.

"I'll call my mom to tell her she can come get me" I said, changing the subject.

"Sure" he said

I knew he needed more explanations that what I had given him. I just acted as if I had no clue what was happening. And now I've sent a rude message to Hyunjin. Ugh

Whatever. This was still the best chance I had to tell Jeongin how I really felt.

I typed in my mom's phone number, and called it. I made sure to turn the volume down so that Jeongin wouldn't hear anything. I knew how nosy he could be.

"Hi honey!" My mom answered the phone almost immediately.

"Hi mom" I said, happy to hear her voice again, "could you come pick me up now?"

"Of course" she responded

She already had his address as I gave it to her earlier.

"Thanks, bye" I said before ending the call. Typically I'd stay on the line a bit longer, but I was afraid she'd say something dumb.

I only had a matter of time to tell Jeongin my feelings.

"she's on her way" I said

"Alright" he responded

I put the phone back down in my pocket. This would either work out, or not work out. Either way we could stay friends I'm sure. He was a decent guy.

"Do you think we could hang out again soon?" I asked him, smiling cutely

"Oh, uh" he mumbled, "sure, I mean, yeah"

"Nice" I giggled, "I really enjoyed hanging out with you"

He laughed as if what I said was sarcasm. It wasn't sarcasm, but I decided not to say anything since I liked the way he found me funny for once. I awkwardly laughed along.

"Yeah no I'm sorry about all that" he apologized

"Don't be sorry, I like you- I mean I liked it" I said

My heart was beating fast. He laughed again. Only this time it sounded more forced. We stood in silence for a while. I kept pondering about what I should say.

"You see the moon right?" I pointed at the moon next to us

"Uh yeah?"

"It reminds me of you" I said

He looked up at it in confusion

"Is it because my head is round?" He laughed

"No" I giggled

"Is it cause i blush easily, and my face turns that color?" He guessed

"No" I laughed, "it's because ur both beautiful"

His eyes widened.

"Ahah, what?" He looked at me

"Yeah" I smiled

"Do you mean that?" He asked

"Mhm" I looked down at my feet

"Thanks" he replied in a small voice

We went quiet once again. The sounds of wind, our breaths, and cars in the distance was all to be heard. I wondered if he had connected the dots yet. He knew I found him beautiful, and that I liked his smile. He must've been aware of my blushing, and all the times I "accidentally" confessed.

He wasn't stupid. Somehow he managed to out both Hyunjin and Felix in camp. He had his ways to find out about that stuff.

I'm Im sure he had at least an idea about me liking him.

"So.." I tried starting up a conversation before my mom came, "do you like me?"

I waited patiently for an answer. My hands were shaking, and I was not able to look him in the eyes.

"Yeah of course, you're cool" he said in a friendly tone

I sighed knowing that he didn't understand my question.

"Thank you, but, do you really like me?" I repeated in hopes to light some bulbs in his mind.

"Yes man why wouldn't I" he said

I looked up at him. He definitely had no clue.

I heard a car driving nearby. There was a big chance it was my mom as there weren't many cars driving in the neighborhood at this time. It was now or never.

"Can I ask you another question?" I said

"Go ahead"

I swallowed nervously

"Why don't you like Felix and Hyunjin?"

I knew it was a stupid question, and not remotely close to confessing my love. But I needed to know how he'd react. This could determine it all.

He seemed to be caught off guard by my question.

"W-what?" He laughed

I tilted my head waiting for an answer.

"Why wouldn't I?" He asked

"I don't know, I just wanna know why" I explained

"Come on, isn't that obvious?" He shook his head

"Not to me" I responded

His smile faded