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My Best Friend's a Wingman
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f o u r ; unresolved resolutions

Houston, we have a problem. A minor conflict. An unresolved resolution. A misunderstandment, perse.

If there’s a way to explain to the person you like—who you seldomly conversate with—that your best friend isn’t your boyfriend like your homeroom teacher had assume, I would have marched up to Sehun and done it already. What did they usually say about assuming? Oh, they make an out of you and me. It doesn’t help that Kai and I are glued to the hips, therefore it’s so, so easy to suspect that we are an item even when we are not. Can’t a guy and a girl be best friends without people suspecting there’s something more between them? Why must society be so adamant that opposite friends can’t stay friends because feelings will develop?

I’m frustrated and my frustration can be clearly interpreted in the way I march to our school’s swim lockers right after the last school bell rings. The air is subtly cooler and is filled with the smell of pool’s chlorine. I fold my arms, searching for a familiar face but he is nowhere to be seen. My self-consciousness increases as boys on the swim team pass by me. Their spandex and wrapped towels contradicts with the way I’m fully clothed. My cheeks grow warmer like the few times I’ve witnessed the sculpted bodies of some these swimmers.

When I begin to think that Kai was stuck in detention, a hand taps on my shoulder. I turn around. “Kai—”

“Nope, sorry. Just me,” apologizes Vernon, though his unapologetic face and pleased grin indicate otherwise. Vernon is one of the good looking guys at our school due to his mixed ethnicities—half White, half Korean—that made him gorgeously exquisite. He’s popular with girls because he’s quite a swim athletic, but his confidence is borderline cocky and exasperating. Vernon is someone Kai considers as his “bro” (his words, not mine) although there’s a bit of tense competition when they’re in the pool. I, however, am not fond of his character.

“So, what brings Kai’s precious bestie over to see me?” He drapes his arm over my shoulders, leaving me with no personal space. Good thing he’s changed out of his spandex into normal attire otherwise I’d feel even more invaded.

I wiggle out of his embrace. My pointed stare casts in his direction, yet he appears even more amused. My voice is full of irritation when I reply, “Who says I’m here to see you?”

His head tips back as he cracks up. “Ah, I’ve missed this feistiness of yours.”

“That’s good to know.”

His brown eyes gleam in mischievous. “How come you never say yes when I ask you on dates?”

“Because I mistakenly believed you’d get the hint by the 6th ‘no,’” I respond drily.

“I am a someone who is unsatisfied when he doesn’t get what he wants.” Vernon taps on my nose with his index finger. I instinctively swats his hand away. “So, how about dinner with me? Sunday night?”

“She doesn’t want to go with you.” A deep voice intervenes, answering for me. Kai stands between us to shield me from Vernon. His damp hair and the towel hanging around his shoulder are enough clues to fill me in that he was spare from a detention today.

“Thanks but I can handle myself just fine.” I gently push Kai away from my view, considering how his overprotectiveness is pretty unnecessary. “Vernon, I don’t want to go with you.”

As always, Vernon takes me billionth decline good-naturedly. “Skylar Hwang, breaking my heart yet again. One day I will get a yes from you.”

“We’ll see,” I counter, watching him sauntering toward the exit but not before a self-assured wink aims straight at me. When he’s out of sight, Kai share a knowing glance with me. I shrug. Don’t get me wrong, Vernon isn’t entirely despicable. He’s a decent person, but he just doesn’t know how to give up. Pushy guys aren’t my preference. Plus, I think he enjoys getting a reaction out of me rather than is actually interested.

“Sorry about him,” Kai comments, like the other times Vernon talks to me.

Shaking my head, I assure, “No worries.”

“What brings you here anyway? We usually meet at the parking lot.”

“Oh right! I almost forgot ‘cause of Vernon.” Looking around, there’s a few students hanging around the locker. Although they pay no attention to us, I don’t want to risk having somebody eavesdropping. “Let’s talk in your car.”

 

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In the car, Kai agrees that it sounded like a problem as soon as I had explained to him my concern. This is why I truly appreciate our friendship. He doesn’t dismiss the worries I bring up and despite how embarrassing or silly the conflict is, we tell each other everything on our mind. We would discuss more but because Kai had agreed to study together this evening, the issue is postponed for later discussion

“Are these the infamous flashcards?” Kai holds up the colorful index cards, grinning widely. The ones that costed us our tardiness this morning. We have stationed ourselves in my living room with our work on one side of the table and snacks on the other side.

I take those cards from him, shuffling them out of order. “Yes. Have you went over the vocabs this unit?”

He nods, determined. “I have. Quiz me.”

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thank u for everyone who left a comment & remembered these characters despite these 2 years. i can truly say that all of u are the kindest, most empathetic people i have encountered. i will continue to leave this story up whenever u feel like revisiting again. u are always welcome here.

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BeatBoxer
#1
Chapter 32: Hi it's 2024 and I still go to this story :) If you still log in and read this, I hope you are doing well too.
Chilliwallie #2
Chapter 32: Thank you for creating a story that i can come back to relive this experience with Skailar. It help me to go through tough times in my life. Though i am happy to see the happy ending you have envision and it feels like a fairytale.

Hope you are happy with where you are now!
MultiStanK
#3
Chapter 32: I'm a very picky person when it comes to fanfictions on asianfanfics because of how vast this whole website is. (I think the fact that the featured section goes on for 22 or so pages says enough to prove my point.)

Descriptions need to be intriguing, characters have to be somewhat familiar and the writing needs to have the sort of charm that just can't be described by a reader or anyone for that matter. This book had all of this and more (plus the enthusiasm that I love, love seeing in authors).

It's almost 2 o'clock in the morning but I sit here writing this comment because this story has been one of the most descriptive stories I've ever come across that has actually managed to hold my interest for the sometimes intimidating length of 28 chapters.

(It also happens to be the first slow burn book that I've actually adored to what looks like no end. I usually opt for more quicker paced stories or stories where the attraction is almost oozing out from the very beginning because I'm just impatient when it comes to literature and the genre of romance.)

I get what it's like to no longer be as passionate about a project as you used to be, so even though I am upset I won't be able to read more Skailar, I completely understand why this story ended or rather I guess, didn't end the way it did.

In the end, I just wanted to say that I absolutely loved this story and the dynamics and the characters. This story has so much depth to it and I don't even know what to say so I'll just end it here.

Thank you so much for leaving this up here, and all the best for your future writing or whatever you end up doing!
ackerwoman
#4
" I have too much time on my hand" that really killed me. Automatically subscribed to this.
universal123
#5
Chapter 32: I am happy for you and wish you all the best! Time change and people change and there is nothing anyone can do. Even though this is disappointing...it is your decision at the end. Anyway thanks for leaving the story for memories!!
ikoniieyxz
#6
Chapter 32: My fav story ?, you, stay safe too, thank you!
Iefa_San
#7
Chapter 32: Well, I can't lie and say I don't feel disappointed that this story won't be finish. But I fully understand your reason and I really hope that you will find that spark again in writing stories. Thank you for this wonderful story. You are a good writer and you should be proud of your talent and gift. And I'm sure I'm going to miss Kai's terrible puns XD I hope in whatever you do, you will feel and bless everyday!
Fadelah #8
Chapter 32: I can’t help but be disappointed cuz this was one of my favorite stories ever, the plot and the characters were well written and everything is beautifully described. Nonetheless thank you for all the effort you made in this masterpiece and I don’t think I will ever forget it.
JeMerald #9
Chapter 32: awwweee i found this story thru recommendations and was really hoping for an update because i found the pace perfect for my kind of read. I really like this story. I remembering crying to it. I'm really thankful to have come across it. :) bless u dear author. I hope you're doing well too
alexajjang
#10
Chapter 32: Thank you for giving us an ending for Sky and Kai, and although I feel bad that I won't be able to read anymore about them, I'm glad that you're alright and happy :)