(Hyo Jin)

It’s been weeks since the incident happened and it’s still in my mind, every hour, every minute, ever second. Jihoo really didn’t give up but I think I won’t forgive him any sooner, probably never. He is an object in the past and my brothers said that’s I should move on but how exactly? As I walk home from my rev-up class for the college entrance exam, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I quickly fished it.

I began to daydream like an idiot when I saw from who the text came from. Wait. No, I did not. I think I did. Ugh! It’s just Jinyoung…erm…

I’ll be working overtime in the shop since money is hard to make nowadays. Don’t stay up late. (JY)

I closed my eyes and sighed. The beating heart is the hardest to calm down. Jinyoung didn’t say I couldn’t visit so maybe I can tell him there without anyone around. Plus, there’s no one around in the house since my brothers all have their “dates” and I don’t want to be alone during Valentine’s.  So why not have a friendly date with the fox? And maybe I can get the guts to confess. With a mischievous smile, I replied back and skipped to the nearest chocolate shop.

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Come on Hyo Jin, you can do this

I can’t believe I’m in front of the shop where Jinyoung is working. This is the time if I will really confess my feelings to Jinyoung.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Maybe I shouldn’t. After all he said he isn’t into relationships so rejection is 100% sure. But I have to try. I took one last intake of air and entered the shop.

I know I shouldn’t have come.

The box of chocolates that I once held was on the cold hard ground scattered much like my heart is right now. It’s true that even the coldest of hearts can feel love in their own ways. It is also true that they’re the best liars. Now, should I run or confront? I lowered my head and let tears run down. Without my acknowledgement, my feet started dragging me away.

"I'm not really into relationships. Nor looking forward into having one"

But there they were. They were in each other’s loving embrace and kissing passionately. This is the last time I’ll ever be in love.

I started to run but stopped when I bumped into someone.

“Hyo Jin what happened?!” His hands hold my shoulders. Through my tiny slits, he’s face actually showed concern. Unbelievably, Jihoo is here.

 “Cry all you want. I’m here” So I did.

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Why I’m in my room?

I looked around the brightly lit room. The mirror in front me really showed how much I cried. The familiar pain in my heart resurfaces. I curled on my bed and buried my head on my knees.

Why does it have to be hard?

Suddenly the door opened and I quickly shut my eyes.

“Oh you’re still asleep” Oh no. He sat on the edge. His stare could melt me in a matter of seconds. I wish he could stay away. Please go away. Tears started rolling down my face.

“Jinnie…” To stare at him is all I could do. Letting him see the pain he caused.

“I need to tell you something. It co-“

“Go away Jinyoung” My back faced him.