Karina's POV

Winter and I both shared a comforting silence as we made our way home. I can still feel Winter's lips over mine and I can't help but blush at the memory. God, that kiss was just so amazing. I would shyly glance at Winter from time to time praying that she won't notice how creepy I am.

"Stop staring." Winter chuckled with both eyes on the road.

"You haven't answered my request.." I whispered shyly.

"Huh?" Winter questioned with both of her eyes reading me. I then realized that we are now under a stop light which will give her a full 30 seconds to stare. I suddenly felt my cheeks getting warmer. God. Those perfect brown eyes.

"You know.. I mean.. Uhh..." I'm sure I sounded pretty much stupid at my inability to complete a sentence in front of her. She suddenly put her warm hand on my knee and silently demanded to look at her.

"Awhile back.. I asked you to promise me one thing right?" I asked shyly while biting my lower lip looking at her hand that's resting on my knee.

"Oh.. I'm sorry.. It's just.. when you told me that you love me.. I just shut down and I was not able to grasp anything other than that.. Jeez. Sorry." She chuckled nervously.

I blushed at that. I'm just happy that I'm not the only one who's at mess with emotions right now. I smiled lovingly at Winter and held her hand.

"Well.. I just want you to ALWAYS.. I mean ALWAYS remember that I care and love you. Please promise that you will." I don't know what will happen to us after all of this. But I just want to tell Winter how I truly love her.

"I will and I do too.. I care and love you too Rina." She smiled and kiss me on my forehead before driving us back again.

Winter's POV

"WHAT!!! SHE DID!!? I knew this was coming!!!" I just told Ningning what happened today and the next thing I knew she's knocking crazily at our door.

"Yes. Just calm down. Jeez. We're not official though.."

"Not official!!??? labels!! You just both shared how sickly you are in love with each other and you still care about that.. It doesn't matter now Winter.. in’ hell you two are cute! But not cute enough to match Gigi and I."

I just rolled my eyes at Ning's get back. "Well.. I also wouldn't want the school to think that Rina would jump from one relationship to another just after a day of their breakup."

"Yeah.. That makes sense. But them! Let them think what they want to think.. As long as you two are happy that's alright!" Ningning shouted.

"Sshhhh.. Stop cursing! My mom would hear you!" I hit Ning on her arm and just laughed at her.

"But seriously Ningie.. I love her so much.. Please don't laugh at me okay..? I just.. I really do.. Thank you for pushing me to talk to her.. I owe you a lot.." really want to thank Ning for everything. She's the reason why I have Rina right now. If she didn't teased the hell out of me to make a move or If she didn't pushed me to go at Lucas' party.. Karina and I wouldn't be in this position.

"Naah.. This meant to happen.. You know.. I'm really happy for you.. I never seen you this happy Win.. Though.. Giselle and I are still cuter."

I laughed hard at Ning. She never fails to lighten up the mood.

"I don't want you to cry at me now Win.. I know your sickly in love but please.. Save the drama." She added jokingly. Then she smiled and just hugged me.

"Still.. Thank you." I whispered and just felt very thankful that I have this crazy best friend.

Karina's POV

Winto❤️: Hey beautiful! Good morning! I'll pick you up at 7:45. I love you! 😘

Me: Good morning to you too.. Can't wait to see you. Please drive safe and I love you more. 😘

God. These butterflies again. Just a morning text from Winter can definitely brighten up my day. I don't want this to end but as day passes by I slowly realized that Winter will end up hating me. I need to remind myself that I'm doing this for her. I just want to enjoy every moment with her now that I still have her. I'll make every moment count.

"Princess.. Someones's at the door.. It might be Winter.."

"Yes dad! I got to go.. Mom! I'm going now to school.. Winter will drive us there! I love you both." I shouted as I make my way to our front door. There she is.. wearing that loving eyes and perfect gummy smile. I will never get use to this feeling. Every time I see her feels like the first time. God. I love her so much.

"Good morning Karomi! Good morning Mrs. And Mr. Yoo! We'll get going!" Winter shouted from our door.

"Both of you be safe!" My mom shouted from the living room.

"Hi again.." Winter giggled as made our way in her car.

"Hey.." I greeted her again shyly making our hands intertwined. She kiss the back of my hand lovingly and kissed my forehead. God. She's trying to kill me. I then kissed her cheek to reciprocate. She giggled and held my hand tighter. She opened the door for me and hurriedly got to the driver's seat. Winter was about to start the car when I suddenly blurted, "I love you." She just looked at me and smiled sweetly. "I love you too Rina." She whispered reaching for my hand again for her to kiss it. She then nervously played with my fingers.

"Rina... uhhh.. how can I say this.. You see.. you and Jeno just broke up. I don't want for everyone to think that you-" Before Winter can finished, I interrupted her.

"Don't worry I'll never put you in trouble. I won't let anybody think that you're the reason that we broke up. I won't let that happen." I assured her.

"Oh! God no!!! That's not what I think Rina.. I'm just concerned about what will people think about.. Well.. About you.. I care for you so much! I don't want anybody to think that you're that kind of girl.. You know.. Girls that.. That.. Jumps from one relationship to another.. Please don't take this negatively. Please Karina. I'm not really good in words and I really don't know how to explain this. But this is not about me. I don't care about me if I'm being honest. It's you.. It's you that I'm worried about. Jeez.. Did I just ruin us? I mean God. I should't have open this.. I'm sor-"

"Hey.. Hey.. Stop.. You didn't ruin us." I countered while I held her hand firmly. But I will eventually.. I'll ruin Winter and I's relationship and I would hate myself for it.

"It's okay. I understand what you're saying. I know. Believe me, I swear I know." I added. 

Winter is trying to protect me as much as I do for her. She's just looking out for me. Even if she tells me that she doesn't care what people will think or say about her.. I do.. I care. I care for her too much. I won't let anyone think about her that way.

"Okay.. But.. I don't want you to think that I care for what people will think about me.. Because I don't.. I just don't want people judging you by any means.. 'coz they don't know our story. So..-" Winter continued

"Hey.. look at me.." I held both of her cheeks and make her look at me straight in the eyes. "I understand where your coming from. I do. You're the most selfless person that I know and I'm lucky to have you. I thank God that I was able to meet someone like you in this lifetime and I wouldn't want it any other way. I love you Winter. Always remember that."

Then I gently kissed her lips to seal everything that I've said. I just want her to feel how true my feelings are for her. I don't know how much she'll hate me after all of this but until that time I want her to feel how much I love her.

"I love you too." She whispered back giving me another quick peck on the lips.

"Let's get going shall we? Do you want Mr. Choi to make us sing in front of the class?" I joked.

"Hell no!!" Winter shouted back. I giggled and rested my hand on her thigh squeezing it gently. She smiled back and re-started the car.

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Karina's POV

Days passed by instantly. It's Friday night and I asked Winter to accompany me to attend Hendery's party. I don't know what will happen but I had a bad feeling about how things will turn out tonight. These past few days I tried to cherished every moment I've spent with her. I thought of distancing myself to make it easier for her to hate me but I just can't do it. I love her so much so if these were the last days that I can show her that .. I'll make every smile, hugs and kisses count.

"Babe, Ningning just texted me, they're on their way." Winter smiled sweetly as we made our way to the party.

"Can you pull over?" I don't know what to do anymore but the need to delay our way to Hendery's place came