Chapter 2

You're My Deadline
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After the wedding, Chorong made sure that Bomi and her would save time to catch up with each other again. Even with just once a month bond, or once every two months. It's enough for her.

When she learned that Bomi moved to Seoul again for her work, she realized how she tried so hard to enter in Bomi's life again. Even if she already sensed that Bomi had no plan to show herself to her again after that day.

But their small conversation changed it. They decided to meet again after a week.

It's just a simple picnic in Bomi's favorite hangout place, Han river. Chorong cooked for the both of them while Bomi is in charged of buying snacks like iced coffee and some bread.

"Ah. All grown up, time passed by that fast." Bomi stated, while appreciating the food that Chorong cooked.

Bomi looked at her. For a moment, Chorong only saw a stranger. Nothing like a girl she'd once thought of as her bestfriend.

Bomi's eyes narrowed, something strucks between them. Their old bonds, the feeling she'd carried through her childhood.

Chorong only managed to nod. If she started to talk, she might yell, or blame Bomi for leaving. If she just look at her, Bomi might see the longingness on her eyes.

And then Bomi would realize what she'd done to her.

After eating they took a walk in the river. Appreciating the sight, appreciating people around them, mostly a family having picnic together.

"Nothing to say? I don't remember you as a silent person, you're always talkative." Bomi teased.

"So you're back for good?"

"I'm working here... I think so."

"Good for you." Chorong couldn't think of anything to say. And just let do the talking...

"I asked. Just in case you'll leave again, atleast I'm prepared."

The accusation stopped Bomi cold. Turning to Chorong, she met her gaze. "I'm not leaving."

Walking with a measured pace, Chorong tried to impose a tight ball of discipline to herself. She stopped by the fountain, dipping her hand in the water, praying it would help her to calm down.

"Are you sure you really wanted to spend time with me today?" Bomi asked.

"I thought we were catching up."

"It's just I'm detecting an irritation on you whenever I talked." Bomi reasoned.

"Not true."

"Or dislike."

Chorong managed to laugh. "Why would I dislike you? I don't even know you."

"We grew up together."

"That was a long time ago. It's more than a decade since you left without a word."

Bomi stayed quiet. The harshness in Chorong's tone cut through the air.

"Sorry. Did I sound too harsh?" Chorong apologized, and forced herself to give a steely smile.

"It's okay I deserved it." although Bomi is putting a good front, her words were filled with pain.

A silence settled between them, both minds were drifted into their childhood days. Maybe they were just a child way back then. It's not too much if they hope to experience it again right. Their childhood.

But one thing is so sure. There is still hope to save their friendship.

And that one day bond is followed by another one, and another, and another... Until they managed to learn more about each other again. On how they realized they had grown up. On how was their lives without each other. And how it changed them.

2 years later~~

Chorong woke up the same, doing her morning routines. But one thing is that she wanted something different that day.

Something to improve herself. She quickly cooked her own breakfast after she showered. She wanted to accomplish something before Changsub arrived to celebrate his birthday with her.

She met Changsub two years ago, during a company outing and like it's a simple love story in movies, they clicked so well. But she never saw him as a man before, as he has a lot of girls around him.

Although she enjoys his company, they remained good friends...

Not when Changsub started to change himself for her. Rather than staying on being carefree and happy go lucky man... The moment Changsub took over in their family business, the man forgets his night life and such things, focusing merely on business and having Chorong as a good companion occassionally.

They got closer as time passes by... Relating to each other in terms of business.

Changsub is a good man.

Bomi's voice suddenly hits Chorong with that statement... That's all Bomi said when she introduced him to her and asked for her opinion after.

Her bond with Bomi remained as it is, occassionally spending time together when they are both available. Just a spontaneous bonding like whatever the both of them will come up with.

But the line remain on how it is. Unlike a real couple, who basically spend more time with each other, they both retain that wall. Believing that both of them are not that into each other. They even talked about guys, like how they used to.

There's a certain line that should not be crossed. Unless??

But like what Chorong had said before, she would be probably married when the right time comes... That deadline... Because things just happens like how she wants it too.

Cause right at the moment, she's dating someone.

"Tell me something more about him?" Bomi suggested.

They were spending time on Chorong's apartment to watch movie together, but it end up having

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ckaz99
#1
Chapter 12: I am back to say this is one of my favourite stories, have I mentioned that before? Reading it again, ahh, fluffy~~ ^o^ beautiful, I love it.. all those scenes, feelings, hints and what they kept from each other through those years. Chorong's chase, Bomi running away.. Everything is handled so delicately when they meet again, I can feel all those careful emotions and it's just so wonderful.. which is why I must always thank you for keeping this story here, and your other stories. Even if it's just me, I come back to be warmed and re-inspired and it helps, it helps a lot <3
xsoxialcues
#2
Chapter 3: <span class='smalltext text--lighter'>Comment on <a href='/story/view/1420868/3'>Chapter 3</a></span>
This is one of those rare stories that really made feel every word the characters said, well done author-nim!

Edit: omg, Pinoy ka??? T-T
pandanonymous
#3
Chapter 5: “not when you’re pretending you’re a heavy drinker.” hayoung will always be savage af! and there we have it!! drunk bomi! “you’re more into older women and straight girls.” srsly I LOVE OH HAYOUNG!!
what about loving someone.. forbiddenly is to see her receiving a proposal not from you but from another person. geez that’s just sad. BUT CHORONG IS JUST ENGAGED RIGHT?! WHY DON’T YOON BOMI GO FOR IT! What is ruining an engagement than ruining a happy marriage! :)) HAHAHAHA! but Bomi here is just too good to ruin a relationship. masyadong mapang raya (is that a term pre? hahaha) masakit.
pandanonymous
#4
Chapter 4: hello pre! i’m back! hahahaha! changrong? chobom? you know i’m here for both! ^^
damn. to be gay when the world can’t embrace it. and when you’re in a wedding it’s indenyable for bomi not to think about her future dream with rong.. potek parang angst nanaman tong nadampot ko sayo.. >.<
ay that flashback! what changsub could give that bomi could not. damn this angst. gabing gabi e! seems like having each other as their safety net was never a good idea T.T
WAIT IT’S 2EUN who got married?! DAMN at least one of my ship did get married in this story! hahahahaha! now I can totally feel how sad bomi here. all the what if’s are present! and the why’s with chorong is too! umaaasa pa to si bomi sa kanila hahahahaha! masakit.
Panda0619
#5
Chapter 12: Awesome work.. there's so many killer parts.. I like the way you portrayed the worries of being gay, if not giving the other a wedding that most girls would have wished for.. that was deep!
ckaz99
#6
Chapter 12: These feelings. Omo. This was absolutely wonderful.. What an amazing end to this story! How do I express myself.. It's just so lovely my heart is sobbing a little. You write about their families so well and it's heartwarming how they love the girls: how Bomi's father is cheeky, I'm dying at that chicken xD, the story behind their ring, "I have to please them so they will give you to me", how Chorong wondered if her father said something-- There's too many points to love!! I adore the dialogue and how comfortable it is~ I can just hear it in my mind. And the meaning of the story on age and deadlines, it all wrapped up well in full circle. We've followed the story from the worry and promise of a deadline, to one where those ideal future deadlines only exist in the mind, more important to have found someone to love honestly.

Congratulations on another story well done!! Its balance in fluff and angst as well as the romantic tension between chobom makes this a favourite of mine~ Thank you for writing it all, ChobomPanda authornim :)
ckaz99
#7
Chapter 11: hhhomagawd I loved it so much HAHAHAHA. All that tension, damn! I really felt the tension through all that and it made it so hot indeed. You really did an amazing job, making this your best yet!! It's really so good! Ahh!!! It plays out clearly and it feels good and the pacing is great, I love it. It makes me want to say you've improved hehe. Thank youuu for writing this! Here's all my love <3
phouse
#8
Chapter 10: drunk bomi at least being useful, those events on the night and knowing how chorong's feel gave her some reassurance to carry on her dinner plan.



chorong emotional rollercoaster lmaoo

she was about to turn into emo rong, then felt deeply touched, on a bliss state, and within one day..

and the way she still had energy left hahaha
ckaz99
#9
Chapter 10: aaAaahaAAAAHAHH WHOA WHOA WOW HI WHAT I OHMUGOSH >///<

holy goddamn Chorong isn't tired after all!!! Gee this got hot real quick! My heart is flying!! AahhHH~ Great chapter full of feels and my mind is just scattered from all this~ hoo~ the sparkle in Chorong's eyes uhehehe, and the way Bomi pretended so she could have her grand date to ask too. And it was all planned for that day anyway!! Ahh lovely coincidence :) AHH the fact Bomi is her server and that flirtation is gold, I love it so much, her blushh!! uwu the effort from their friends with preparing this date was so adorable, and Naeun just adding that and leaving HAHAHAHA that made me laugh xD Thank you so much for this update~ It's wonderful <3
Alaayyssa23 #10
Chapter 10: Omg pls update more authornim ??❤️