(Maya POV)

“Okay don’t freak out too much, it’s not as bad as it seems!” Dongwoo said defensively.

“Not as bad as it seems? I think you just told everyone there that we were dating!”  I yelled flailing my arms around. This guy that I have nothing in common with could never pass as my boyfriend. Plus I have higher standards.

“I’m sorry I panicked!” Dongwoo replied raising his voice an octave higher than usual.

“Long lost cousin could have been a better answer….but girlfriend really!?!” I retorted. I paced back and forth in the empty grass area. This isn’t good, this isn’t good at all! If I can’t stand being with him for an hour how could we ever pretend we are dating.

“Maya please, it’s too late to go back and change what I said. Can we just focus on our new plan?” Dongwoo stressed sounding sincere.

“We? No, no, no this is your problem, so YOU come up with the plan.” I chuckled pointing at Dongwoo.

“Then I’m screwed.” He said taking a seat on the sidewalk.

I took in a large amount of air and pushed myself towards Dongwoo. Suddenly, I stopped feeling angry and my heart started racing. It felt like it was going to explode. It was the same feeling I used to have when I was younger and I watched fancams of 7 cute Korean singers perform on stage. I began feeling dizzy and plopped myself down next to Dongwoo.

“I’m sorry, you’ve hated me from the beginning and I keep giving you more reasons to hate me.” He apologized hanging his head low.

“Eh don’t sweat it, if they believed you back there then I’m sure we can make them believe it a little longer.” I said interlocking my hands with his. What the hell was I doing? Something was telling me it’s not time to be mad. I wanted to slap myself for doing this and then slap Dongwoo for getting me into this mess. Why am I holding his hand? Maybe it really is happening…

“M-Maya?” Dongwoo stuttered feeling just as confused as me. His hand was shaking just a little bit.

“We pretend to be a couple for a little longer, then we find a way to break up.” I sighed leaning my head against his arm. At that moment I stopped hating myself for my actions because I couldn’t do anything about it. Something in my body wouldn’t allow me to be mad, so there was no point on fighting it.

“Thanks Maya, I promise once this is all over I will leave you alone for good.” Dongwoo stated thinking that would make me happy.

“Uh-yeah um-sure.” I managed to say standing up and straightening out my clothes.

“Hey don’t you have a doctor’s appointment? It’s still kind of early but on your calender you wrote, the latest at 5.”

“Oh yeah that’s really important. I’ll uh see you later?” I forced out into a question. I should really hurry to my doctor’s appointment, but what should I do about my ‘boyfriend’ situation? I began walking away slowly trying to play off the awkwardness.

“Maya wait!” Dongwoo said as he chased after me grabbing my wrist.

“What?” I asked raising my eyebrows and retreating my arm quickly.

“How about I take you to your appointment?” He smiled. For some reason his smile began irritating me. This is the same guy who never replied back to me. This is the same guy who lost one of my charms on my bracelet. This is the same guy who is pretending to be in a relationship with me!

“How about no.” I snarled then walked away.

“I’ll see you later.” Dongwoo shouted as I just lifted the back of my hand. He makes me so angry sometimes. I quickly caught a cab and headed to my doctor’s office.

***

After an hour later in the doctor’s office. Maya is sitting inside an empty check up room. Suddenly a man with slightly gray hair and a clipboard came back. Judging from his expression he definitely had some bad news to tell me.

Maya, I’m afraid you have Manic Depression Disorder. Its commonly known as...Bipolar Disorder.” The doctor said pausing after each word.