[Play the song: Only Tears – INFINITE]

 

 

[A/N: This chapter will mainly contain A LOT of flashbacks. J]

 

 

No One’s POV

 

 

As the night darkened, Myungsoo is alone in his room staring blankly at the wall of his room playing a random melody on his guitar and a particular someone popped into his mind as usual for almost a month now and reminisced the moments he had spent with her.

 

 

—FLASHBACK—

 

 

“Hyunsoo-yah~” Ha Rin called out as they arrived Myungsoo’s house and went straight to Hyunsoo’s room.

 

When they entered his room, Hyunsoo was lying on his bed crying loudly. Ha Rin ran to his side. “What’s wrong sweetie?” she asked and wrinkled her nose when she smelled Hyunsoo’s diaper.

 

“What happen?” Myungsoo asked as he rushed to Hyunsoo’s other side.

 

“Ahju—“

 

“No oppa, I can do this.” Ha Rin stopped her as she knew what Myungsoo was supposed to do.

 

“Are you sure?” he asked a bit uncertain since he knew Ha Rin doesn’t like doing things like changing diapers and anything that’s related to babies or kids.

 

“Yes. I see how people do it on dramas and movies.” Ha Rin said and started changing Hyunsoo’s diaper after she got one from his cabinet on the side of his bed.

 

Myungsoo watched Ha Rin with both shock and amusement on how she had changed Hyunsoo’s diaper perfectly and smiled.

 

“Look whose fresh now?” Ha Rin said and tickled Hyunsoo’s tummy with her lips that made him giggle happily.

 

“Are you hungry Hyunsoo-yah?” Ha Rin asked and surprisingly, Hyunsoo understood it and gave a nod. Myungsoo was there watching the two interact quietly with a smile plastered on his face.

 

Ha Rin made Hyunsoo’s milk quickly and gave it to him. She then laid beside him watching him drink his milk patting his legs lightly.

 

“Why are you doing this?” Myungsoo finally spoke out and laid on the other side of Hyunsoo looking at Ha Rin who still had her eyes on his son.

 

“Doing what?”

 

“All these things you’ve never done before because knowing you, you don’t like being around kids and much worse around babies that much but with Hyunsoo you’re different.” Myungsoo said.

 

“Honestly, I’m not sure myself too. Being around Hyunsoo, he just gives me a different feeling. A happy feeling.” Ha Rin said truthfully and smiled at Myungsoo as she sat at the edge of Hyunsoo’s bed after putting him to sleep.

 

  Myungsoo did the same thing and sat beside her. “You’ve changed.” He said simply looking straight on the wall.

 

“Huh?” she asked and looked at Myungsoo with curiosity.

 

Myungsoo locked eyes with her and inched his face closer unintentionally. “You’ve became an amazing young lady, Ha Rin.” He said softly which made Ha Rin’s heart skip a beat unknowingly.

 

 

--

 

“Open the door.” Myungsoo commanded over the phone. Immediately, Ha Rin stood up and didn’t even finish her food and opened the front door herself.

 

“W-what are you doing here?” Ha Rin asked in surprise looking at Myungsoo holding a food container.

 

“What? I’m not allowed to visit you on a weekend then?” He asked acting upset.

 

“N-no, it’s not that. Come in.” Ha Rin said and with that Myungsoo grinned at her and went inside the house.

 

“What brought you here oppa?” she asked curiously.

 

“I wanted us to spend some time together. Don’t you want that?” he asked and smiled happily.

 

Ha Rin shrugged and looked at the food container he’s holding. “You just had your breakfast?” he asked as he peeked at the dining room and saw the maid cleaning the table.

 

“Yes. Min Young unnie isn’t here by the way.” Ha Rin stated.

 

“Great! Now we can be alone.” He said and winked.

 

“W-why do we have to be alone?” Ha Rin stuttered and sat on the couch where Myungsoo is sitting comfortably with the container on his lap.

 

“Let’s go watch a movie on your home theater.” Myungsoo said and grabbed Ha Rin’s hand and made their way to the twins’ home theater room.

 

-

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“OMO! Its our watermelon milkshake!” Ha Rin squealed as Myungsoo opened the food container which contained watermelon mixed with milk, soda and fruit chunks and this is their comfort food that the two only know of and not anyone else.

 

They sat on the floor across each other with their watermelon milkshake in between them looking very delicious and appetizing for the two of them.

 

Small spoons were inside it so without hesitation, Ha Rin fed herself with it in content. “I missed this!” she said with full that made Myungsoo laugh.

 

“I know you did, that’s why I thought of making it before I came here.” Myungsoo said and took his spoon and fed Ha Rin.

 

Ha Rin hesitated. “Ahh~” Myungsoo said.

 

“I never tried doing this when I was in Japan. It just feels different without you to share it with.” Ha Rin said instinctively and widened her eyes upon realizing what she just said.

 

“Really? I feel the same way.” Myungsoo muttered before Ha Rin can defend herself she smiled upon hearing what he said.

 

“So what’s up?” Ha Rin asked as she still doesn’t know why Myungsoo suddenly wanted to spend some time with her alone.

 

“I knew you were the one who helped me last night, so this is something that I thought of so I can return the favor.” He said.

 

“There’s no need to make it up for me oppa. You needed help so there, I helped you.” Ha Rin explained.

 

“But still, thank you. Did I do something inappropriate last night by the way? I tried so hard to remember it but you know that I have a bad memory once I’m drunk.” Myungsoo said and scratched the back of his neck.

 

Ha Rin fell silent as she knew he’ll bring this up, and instantly the scene of him who kissed her last night replayed in her mind.

 

“So?” Myungsoo asked in curiosity.

 

“N-n-nothing of any sort.” Ha Rin stuttered as she shook her head intently and spoon another piece of watermelon quickly as she thought that there’s no need for him to know what happened because she thought it won’t matter to him anyway.

 

Myungsoo sighed in a relief. “There’s another reason though.” He said.

 

“What is it?”

 

Myungsoo inched his face closer to hers and Ha Rin’s eyes widened. “I missed hanging out with you like this~” he said softly and stared at Ha Rin.

 

There was a moment of silence between the two as they were only gazing at each other’s eyes that give out a yearning feeling for each other.

 

Ha Rin looked away first and coughed. “Look at that! We finished the whole thing oppa!” she cried out as she looked at the container emptied.

 

“U-uh. Yeah.” Myungsoo chuckled and shook his head to clear out his mind after realizing that he and Ha Rin just had a staring game.

 

Ha Rin put the container on top of the table and sat beside Myungsoo still on the floor who turned back on watching the movie. “Are we going somewhere else oppa? Or are we staying here?” she asked inquisitively with excitement.

 

They thought for a moment and looked at each other with a smile. “SHOPPING!” The two yelled out eagerly.

 

Ha Rin stood up. “Right! Time for my bath and get ready.” She said.

 

“Okay, I’ll be downstairs waiting.” He said and they went out the room together.

 

--

 

“I’m ready to go!” Ha Rin said and jumped on the last step of the stairs and sat beside Myungsoo on the couch.

 

Suddenly, an idea popped into her mind and fished out her phone from her pocket. “Selca Time!” she cheered and put her phone in front of her and Myungsoo both smiling brightly.

 

They took more pictures giving out various poses, smiling, bubble fish faces, peace signs, pouting, and winking. The two of them loved taking pictures together and that’s one of the things they enjoy doing the most including shopping and eating their watermelon milkshake as they call it.

 

“Its my phone’s turn this time.” Myungsoo said and put his arm around Ha Rin’s shoulders which didn’t surprise her since she’s used to it anyway and that’s how they are. As soon as he got out his phone in front of them they started taking pictures over again.

 

“Okay, enough. Let’s have a laugh now.” Ha Rin said as they began browsing the pictures they took from her phone and Myungsoo’s phone.

 

“I look bad on that picture! Delete it!” Ha Rin said and tried to grab Myungsoo’s phone but he held it up instead.

 

“Golden rule: No deleting allowed even how foolish we look. Remember?” Myungsoo reminded her and laughed.

 

Ha Rin pouted and went back to browsing their pictures. “Now you can change the picture you have of us in your office. Right?” Ha Rin said and looked at Myungsoo.

 

“Yeah. And I’ll put up this one.” Myungsoo said and showed Ha Rin the picture where Myungsoo had his arms around her shoulders with simple smiles on their faces not showing their teeth.

 

“That’s a good one!” Ha Rin said and went back to browsing more pictures.

 

“Now for my wallpaper.” They said at the same time and looked at each other for a moment and smiled as they look for a good picture.

 

“I’ll use this one.” Myungsoo said and chuckled.

 

“This one’s mine.” Ha Rin said and smiled at the picture as her cheeks gave out a light shade of pink.

 

“It looks identical!” They muttered as they looked at each other’s choices. The picture that Myungsoo liked was the one where Ha Rin had her arm around his neck with her eyes closed, and her lips pouted pointing at his cheeks and Myungsoo with a wink and his lips pouted too.

 

Ha Rin liked the same picture but in that one, Myungsoo was the one who had his arm around her neck, his eyes closed and his lips pouted pointing at her cheeks and she was the one winking with her lips pouted.

 

They laughed at each other and set it as their wallpaper anyway. “Are you sure you want our picture as your wallpaper? What if other people might see it and think something—“

 

“I like this picture and I’m keeping it. I don’t care what they say about us. Besides, we both look cute in this picture.” Myungsoo said which made Ha Rin smile.

 

“You are the one who should be careful now that you have our picture as your wallpaper. I’m popular remember?” Myungsoo added in confidence.

 

“You’re being conceited! Aigoo!” Ha Rin said and slapped his arm lightly.

 

 

--

 

 

 

“This suits you well oppa. I’ll take it for you.”

 

“You look cute in that one Ha Rin. I’ll buy that for you.”

 

“That looks good too! Go fit this oppa!”

 

“Give that pink shirt to her please.”

 

“Let’s get this for Hyunsoo!”

 

These are the things Myungsoo and Ha Rin would say as they enter all the shops at the mall which they owned. Even if they pay for it the sales go to their company’s profit anyway which technically goes to them. In simple terms, they shop for free.

 

“Woah~ I’m so tired!” Ha Rin said and sighed as they sat down inside Starbucks Coffee to rest after all the shopping they have done putting all their shopping bags on one side.

 

“But it was fun! Right?” Myungsoo asked and handed her frappe and sat down across her.

 

“Yeah! At least you finally had time to relax too. You’ve been working so hard these past few weeks that we don’t even get to talk in your office.” Ha Rin said sadly and lowered her head playing with her straw.

 

“You think I don’t notice that? That’s one of the reasons why I made this day for us to spend it together. I missed you.” Myungsoo said softly but Ha Rin heard every word clearly which made her cheeks blush that she had to lower her head more for Myungsoo not to see it.

 

“I missed you too.” Ha Rin mumbled.

 

“Of course you do! Why would you not miss your most good-looking oppa?” Myungsoo asked with a smirk.

 

“Whatever!” Ha Rin said and stuck her tongue out at him that made him laugh.

--

 

“Thanks for the day oppa! I had a great time!” Ha Rin said as they were outside her house. And Myungsoo’s car parked at their driveway.

 

“Thanks to you too. I had so much fun.” Myungsoo stated and hugged Ha Rin. She hugged back immediately and left her heart beating in a quick speed.

 

“Aren’t you going in?” Ha Rin asked as she let go first.

 

“No, its okay. I have to go home and see Hyunsoo.” Myungsoo declined.

 

“Okay. Good night oppa.” Ha Rin waved and turned to walked inside the house but Myungsoo stopped her and took a step closer.

 

Myungsoo kissed the top of her head. “Good night.” He said subtly and smiled at her.

 

--

She opened the door and of course she didn’t knock and went inside. “Oh, you came.” Myungsoo said monotonously.

 

“Oh, you don’t want me here then?” Ha Rin asked as she sat on a chair in front of Myungsoo’s desk.

 

“Why didn’t you come here for two days?” He asked in a serious tone.

 

“I had to practice after school. Besides, you didn’t contact me anyway, just to check where I am, or something.” Ha Rin pointed out and frowned.

 

“I was busy here at work and Hyuna was here so—“

 

“See. That’s why I didn’t want to come here these past two days. You’re busy with work and your wife. So where is she?” Ha Rin said and looked around Myungsoo’s office.

 

“She already left this morning.” Myungsoo said sadly.

 

Ha Rin stood up and walked in front of Myungsoo. She came down a bit for them to be at the same eye level. “Don’t be upset too much. You still have me.” Ha Rin said sweetly and smiled warmly.

 

They stared at each other for a moment once again. “How was practice then?” He asked with an interest and this time Ha Rin stood up and went back to her seat.

 

“What practice?” Ha Rin asked.

 

“You said you had practices after school. How was it?” Myungsoo questioned again.

 

“O-o-oh! Right! That! Its okay. I see that you had changed our picture here in your office now huh?” Ha Rin said as she noticed their changed picture on top of his filing cabinet.

 

“Of course, I told you I’ll change it. so there you go~” Myungsoo said and smiled at Ha Rin.

 

“Good. Now, I have some work to do, so I advise you to go back to work while I do my own okay?” Ha Rin suggested as she turned her back on him to hide his blushing cheek pleased to see her picture with Myungsoo in his office.

 

Ha Rin went to sit on the couch and got out her books out while Myungsoo went back to checking his files that needs his approval. The two as usual, would work quietly but would glance at each other from time to time.

 

--

 

Myungsoo arrived in his house and Ha Rin was there sitting in the living room reading a magazine.

 

As she felt someone else’s presence around the room looked up and saw him. She walked towards him and smiled.

 

“I had already put Hyunsoo to sleep oppa. Have you eaten your dinner by the way? The table’s ready, you can eat if you want.” Ha Rin said and smiled at Myungsoo.

 

Myungsoo wasn’t paying attention on what she was saying and just gazed at her as a smile crept on his face thinking of what he’s friends had told him back in his office.

 

“Think again. What are your true feelings for her really? Who is she in your life?” His own mind reminded him the question Sungyeol had asked him.

 

Out of the blue, he pulled Ha Rin closer and hugged her tight in silence. Although she was confused on his sudden action Ha Rin hugged back.

 

“Thank you.” Myungsoo muttered delicately not letting go of Ha Rin’s arms around him.

 

“For what?” She asked.

 

‘For just simply being there by my side.’ Myungsoo answered her in his thoughts since that’s the only thing he can think of for now until he found the right answer to his friends’ question.

 

--

 

After almost an hour of continuous practice at their own dance studio at home, Ha Rin sat down lowering her head still not satisfied with her own efforts.

 

“Its so unusual for me to find you in here.” A familiar voice boomed around the room and Ha Rin looked up quickly.

 

Ha Rin stood up and walk towards him and as she did, Myungsoo can’t help not to scrutinize her from head to toe.

 

Ever since she came back, its his first time to see her in a messy ponytail, slim fit white shirt that showed off her curves drenched in sweat paired with black sport shorts which made her legs visible.

 

Myungsoo bit his bottom lip and shook his head after being aware of what he has done. “I totally just checked her out.” He mumbled softly preventing from Ha Rin hearing it.

 

“What are you doing here at this hour?” Ha Rin asked as she was finally standing in front of him.

 

“I wanted to see you.” He said simply and sat down putting the food container by his side.

 

Ha Rin sat beside him and gave him a look not satisfied with his answer. “I should be asking you that question.” He said and raised an eyebrow at her.

 

“What’s up that you’re here instead of Min Young who is already in her dream land?” Myungsoo questioned in curiousity.

 

Ha Rin pretended not to understand and looked over Myungsoo and found the container beside him.

 

“What have you got there?” She asked.

 

“Oh! Right. Its our watermelon milkshake. Here.” Myungsoo said as he handed Ha Rin the container and she happily placed it on her lap and started eating in content.

 

“How come you always have this?” She asked with full.

 

Myungsoo gave out a low chuckle by how Ha Rin looks. “When you came back, I always make a note to myself to have a stock for us so we can have it whenever we like. Like now.” He stated and smiled.

 

“Did you starve yourself that much? Slow down or you might choke.” Myungsoo reminded her and rubbed her back.

 

Ha Rin finished chewing and breathed out. “Actually, I didn’t have dinner. I was here from the moment I had changed from school. To practice.” She stated.

 

“Practice for what? Last time I check, you should be at your music room rehearsing your vocals and not dancing right?” Myungsoo said factually.

 

“And from what I remembered, you don’t like dancing very much.” Myungsoo added before Ha Rin could answer since she was busy eating.

 

“Yes. You’re right about that. But unnie and our friends left me with no choice but to perform with them tomorrow night because they were one member short since she got sick, until now.” Ha Rin explained.

 

“That explains it. So that means both our teams would be performing tomorrow night then?” Myungsoo asked and smirked.

 

Ha Rin widened her eyes. “Your group with Sunggyu and the other guys got in too?!” she asked exaggeratedly.

 

Myungsoo smiled and gave her a nod. “Wow! That’s great!” Ha Rin expressed and clapped her hands together.

 

She then looked down at the food container and at Myungsoo. “Oh-uh! I finished the whole thing. Mianhe oppa.” Ha Rin apologized and lowered her head.

 

Myungsoo smiled. “Its okay, that’s for you anyway.” He reassured her and closed the container with its lid and put it back on his side now emptied.

 

“Thank you oppa.” Ha Rin said and smiled.

 

Myungsoo just looked at her and smiled back. “Can I ask you something oppa?” Ha Rin said as she remembered the last encounter she had with them together back at his office.

 

He gave her a firm nod of approval. “How are things with you and Hyuna?” she asked cautiously and looked at him.

 

Myungsoo sighed after hearing Hyuna’s name remembered the argument they just had earlier back in his house.

 

Ha Rin waited. “She just left. And as usual, we were arguing before she actually left the house.” Myungsoo began solemnly with a frown.

 

“What happened?” Ha Rin asked in interest.

 

“Same old arguments that we always get ourselves into it’s her time for me and Hyunsoo that she never gave us completely.” Myungsoo stated in a serious tone.

 

Ha Rin kept silent and waited for Myungsoo to elaborate more. “But weeks past and it just gotten worse that I myself don’t even know how to fix it.” He said in frustration.

 

No matter how much happiness this conversation is giving Ha Rin she can’t help but feel sad and sorry for Myungsoo because he’s having a hard time because of it and apparently, it hurts her too.

 

“All because of that .” Ha Rin grunted in a whisper.

 

“What?” Myungsoo looked at her in confusion being unable to hear what she just said.

 

“What I said was, did you never have doubts about Hyuna being unfaithful to you since she’s always away?” Ha Rin asked.

 

Myungsoo smirked. “If I’ll still have doubts about her, then our relationship would be a complete disaster.” He said.

 

“What do you mean?” Ha Rin asked in puzzlement.

 

“In a relationship like Hyuna and I have, TRUST is one of the most important things we should be giving each other in order to keep our relationship working.” Myungsoo stated exactly.

 

 “Even if there’s no love left?” Ha Rin asked in almost a whisper but he heard every word of it perfectly and that’s what Ha Rin’s intending to do.

 

Myungsoo didn’t say a word on this and just looked straight on the wall feeling rather upset and gloomy.

 

“I’m sorry oppa, I shouldn’t have brought this up. I’m really sorry.” Ha Rin expressed regret and lowered her head in embarrassment.

 

“Hey… its fine. In fact I’m glad you did.” Myungsoo said softly and lifted her chin up giving her a reassuring smile.

 

Ha Rin’s face brightened. “Yeah. And as a promise, I’ll be here for you if you need me. Alright?” She said in a cheery tone and pinched Myungsoo’s cheek lightly staring straight into his eyes genuinely.

 

Silence fell between them as Myungsoo gazed back at her feeling the truthfulness Ha Rin had expressed through her words.

 

Instinctively, Myungsoo caressed her right cheek and started leaning in. Ha Rin felt her heartbeat propelling loudly with her eyes open wide.

 

Myungsoo then gave her a kiss on her left cheek very delicately that made Ha Rin’s eyes closed letting the moment sink into her mind and heart.

 

“W-w-what was that for?” Ha Rin managed to ask as Myungsoo let go of his hold on her cheek.

 

“For saying thank you, I guess.” Myungsoo said rubbing the back of his neck not fully aware of what he had just done and why he had done it.

 

“Thank you for what?” Ha Rin questioned in bewilderment.

 

“For keeping me company tonight.” He simply said.

 

“Likewise oppa, thank you.” Ha Rin said and smiled warmly.

 

“I should go, its getting late.” Myungsoo said quickly and he got out of the dance studio and out twins’ house immediately.

 

That left Ha Rin dumbfounded holding onto her cheek that Myungsoo had left a kiss on and she can still feel it burning from blushing.

 

As Myungsoo was driving home, he touched his lips with his left thumb and his right hand firmly holding the steering wheel.

 

“Why did I do that?” He asked himself as he knew that it wasn’t just for saying thank you and as that moment replayed in his mind he can feel his heart racing rapidly.

 

--

 

“What are we doing here oppa?” Ha Rin asked as she was dragged by Myungsoo by a corner where no one is around.

 

“To wish you good luck on your performance later; You’ll perform last right?” Myungsoo asked.

 

“Yes, right after you performed.” Ha Rin said and lowered her head.

 

“Still worried about it are you?” He asked.

 

Ha Rin gave a nod. “Look at me.” Myungsoo said and lifted Ha Rin’s chin up.

 

The two of them locked eyes with each other. “You can do it Ha Rin. I assure you, you’ll be the best one out there later.” Myungsoo said delicately in full encouragement.

 

Ha Rin smiled as she felt her fears were washed away by Myungsoo’s comforting words. “Thanks oppa. Good luck to you too.” She said and hugged him.

 

Myungsoo hugged back but Ha Rin let go first. “I have to go back oppa, I can hear the first performer being introduced now.” She said.

 

Ha Rin was about to go but Myungsoo stopped her by holding onto her wrist and turned her to face him again.

 

Myungsoo silently gazing at Ha Rin’s eyes put his index and middle fingers together and kissed it and dabbed it on her lips.

 

“Good luck. Will you be watching me from the side?” Myungsoo asked in a hopeful voice and smiled at her.

 

Ha Rin stared at him for a moment because his action had caught her off guard. “I-I don

t… maybe.” She stuttered.

 

“Alright. I’ll see you later.” Myungsoo said and went off to his own dressing room with the other guys preparing for their performance.

 

--

 

“She’s not allowed to drink alcohol yet.” Myungsoo stated monotonously and gave Woohyun a death glare.

 

“Who said?” Ha Rin asked innocently.

 

Myungsoo gave her a look without uttering a word. “I’ll keep my ice tea.” Ha Rin said in loss and sipped from her own glass.

 

Woohyun looked away and shook his head. “He’s unbelievable.” He grunted in a whisper.

 

Ha Rin recognized Myungsoo’s change of mood. “Oppa~” she called softly and began poking his cheek.

 

Myungsoo didn’t budge but Ha Rin continued on poking his cheek lightly with her fingers.

 

He then grabbed a hold of her finger and inched his face closer to hers. “Now what?” he asked raising an eyebrow at her.

 

Ha Rin had her eyes wide open as she realized how close they are. “Fine, I’ll stop.” She said and lowered her head.

 

Myungsoo chuckled and pinched her cheeks hard. “Ow!” Ha Rin cried in pain and slapped his arm in an instant.

 

--

 

As he had thought about all those moments he had with her, Myungsoo stopped for a moment as the night that had led them to their present situation right now occurred to him.

 

--

 

“Okay! Quit the silent treatment and tell me what’s going on.” Ha Rin demanded as they arrived inside Myungsoo’s room at his house.

 

“You really want to know?” Myungsoo asked monotonously.

 

Ha Rin gave him a look as she was sitting on his bed. “You, what’s going on with YOU?” He asked with emphasis.

 

“What did I do now?” She asked back in confusion.

 

“Let me see, last time I checked you said you were tired but how come you still had the energy to flirt with Woohyun, huh?” Myungsoo accused in a serious tone.

 

Ha Rin stood up in alarm. “How dare you say that I’m flirting with him? He’s just my friend for crying out loud and you know that.” She pointed out.

 

“I know he is. But after tonight, I’m not sure if that’s still how he treats you.” He said coldly.

 

“What the hell are you on about now?!” Ha Rin questioned still clueless on where this conversation is leading to.

 

“You’re the problem here Ha Rin. I told you, I don’t trust him and I don’t like him being around you too much.” Myungsoo reminded her.

 

“Woohyun’s a good guy and he’s totally harmless.” Ha Rin said in defense.

 

“That’s now how I see him though.” He said. Ha Rin remained silent and shook her head.

 

“I didn’t know you would change like this Ha Rin. How would I know if you had a lot of boyfriends you’ve flirted with back in Japan right?” Myungsoo added and gave her a cold stare.

 

Ha Rin widened her eyes. “Out of all people, you really had the guts to accuse me of being a flirt! You’re unbelievable!” she said in disbelief as tears started flowing from her eyes hurt from his words.

 

Myungsoo stared at her and regretted what he said as he watched her cry and knew from that moment that he had hurt her feelings.

 

“For your information, I never had a boyfriend, I don’t go on dates, and I’m definitely not a flirt.” Ha Rin began.

 

“I didn’t expect to say this right now.” Ha Rin mumbled.

 

“What?” Myungsoo asked stood up from his seat by his study table and this time he was the confused one.

 

“Are you that stupid? Or maybe, numb?” Ha Rin questioned and took a step closer at Myungsoo.

 

Myungsoo just looked at her in puzzlement silently. “Well, I was right then. The reason why I was loveless for all those years until now is because of you.” Ha Rin stated sternly and wiped her tears away.

 

“What are you talking about?” Myungsoo asked.

 

“I like you oppa, I really do.” Ha Rin admitted softly gazing at him and searched his face.

 

Myungsoo was silent since he didn’t know how to answer her. Ha Rin then breathed out heavily.

 

“You’re the only one I had my eyes on oppa, ever since we were kids. It started out as a simple crush but now… It’s different.” Ha Rin said sniffed.

 

“This is outrage! I’m married Ha Rin and I even got a son!” Myungsoo yelled out in frustration.

 

“You think I don’t know that?!” Ha Rin asked raising her voice.

 

“I tried to forget you oppa, I had a choice to stop this and move on. But guess what, I failed and I even chose to love you.” Ha Rin confessed delicately in almost a whisper.

 

Myungsoo was left unspoken for a moment as he let her words process in his mind and most especially, his heart.

 

“But you’re my…” Myungsoo mumbled finding the right words but immediately stopped as he meet eyes with her.

 

“Yes, I’m your sister. You treat me like one. I know that, and that’s a fact.” Ha Rin said in defeat.

 

“Ha Rin-ah…” Myungsoo caressed her face with both of his hands cautiously.

 

“Once and for all oppa, is that what I’ll always be in your life? After all these years, is that my role to you? A younger sister?” Ha Rin questioned and searched his face for answers looking straight into his eyes and before she knew it a tear began to gush down her cheeks again.

 

Ha Rin couldn’t wait for his answer any longer and took a step back away from him. “Well, I guess that’s it. Bye oppa.” She said and went of Myungsoo’s room immediately without looking back.

 

Myungsoo felt his whole body weakened and kneeled down on the floor. Anger filled his mind as he thought of what Ha Rin had told him was such a ridiculous thing.

 

But what bothered him was the fact that this confession of Ha Rin sent a different feeling to him. A happy feeling that’s holding back, unconsciously a tear streamed down from his eyes and clutched his confused heart.

 

 

—END OF FLASHBACK—

 

 

After all his thoughts replayed on its own accord, Myungsoo had finally realized one thing. “I miss her. I need her, and that’s because… I love her.” He admitted

 

His eyes widened that after all this time, his true feelings had come out. He was then interrupted by a sudden knock on his door.

 

Myungsoo stood up and opened the door. “Young  Master, this is a package addressed to you.” Hyunsoo’s nanny said and hand him an envelope.

 

He gave her a small smile and closed the door before him as he sat on his bed staring at the envelope completely curious and confused.

 

 

End of No One’s POV

 

 

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