26.
Aphasia
26.
The message on my phone screen stares back at me as my mind focuses on one thing:
I can't confess.
My right thumb subconsciously begins to pick at the edge of my phone case, repeatedly trying to pull a part off. I lean against the counter top as I stare off in the distance.
What if something happens if we do get together?
"Aya?" Hyun's voice calls for my attention.
Would they attack him?
My head looks up to him.
Or me? The café?
"You okay?"
How did I forget that he's an idol? This comes with the territory.
I feign a small smile and hum in response.
I don’t want anyone getting hurt.
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
Nothing's happening at the café.
You would be bored here too.
Sent: 1:08pm
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“Hyun?” Grandpa’s voice enters the room. “Can you help me over here?”
“Yes, I’ll be right over,” Hyun yells back and sends a sympathetic gaze my way.
Hyun locks his phone and slides it into his apron’s front pocket as he heads towards the black curtain. My phone buzzes again and the screen lights up, indicating a new text from Minseok.
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
It’s the café; I wouldn’t.
You would be there to keep me
company, right? haha
Sent: 1:10pm
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… I… can’t...
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
Hmm.
I heard about Kai and Krystal.
It seems like the fans aren’t very
approving about it.
Are they doing okay?
Sent: 1:11pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
?
Yeah. They’re taking it a little hard. But,
we all kind of expected that it would
happen, especially that they’re both
idols.
Sent: 1:13pm
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
Nothing.
Don’t you guys fear that you’ll lose
your fans? Or worse they’ll attack
you and your significant others?
Sent: 1:14pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
You sure?
Of course, we do. We just hope that
they’ll respect our decisions and stick
by us.
Sent: 1:15pm
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
Yeah.
But what if something happens?
Their threats seem very serious.
And I’ve heard your fans can get crazy.
Sent: 1:17pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
Aya…
I know that. Trust me. We can’t predict
what will or won’t happen, but overall
we can just hope that nothing happens.
Sent: 1:18pm
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
It’s okay.
I see.
Sent: 1:19pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
Aya, are you worried?
Sent: 1:21pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
That something
could happen between us? Or to us?
Sent: 1:22pm
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Of course, I am!
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
I just think we should be careful
hanging out. I wouldn’t want you
to be caught up in a false scandal.
Sent: 1:24pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
False? In a scandal, with you? I wouldn’t mind
that haha
Sent: 1:25pm
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
You know what I mean.
I’m serious. I just don’t want anything
to happen or anyone to get hurt.
Sent: 1:26pm
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To: Aya
From: Minseok
So it wouldn’t be a false scandal?
But I understand.
Sent: 1:27pm
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To: Minseok
From: Aya
Minseok…
Sent: 1:28pm
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I can’t… I’m scared of what will happen.
Author's Note:
Sorry that it's been a minute since I updated. :/
Here's some y Xiu..
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