16

A Second Chance

I was unlocking my door when I saw Yoseob going out of his apartment.

“Morning Seobbie!” I walked to him. He seemed shocked to see me.

“You’re awake?? You wouldn’t wake up until noon if you don’t have any appointments. I guess somebody isn’t used to the single bed…” he smirked.

“No… I’m back from sending Jae Hee to school. Where are you going?” I asked.

“Aha.. no wonder. I’m just going for breakfast. Wanna come?”

“Yeah! I’ll go get Hyuna. Jae Hee had his breakfast in school. Apparently they serve breakfast in schools now.” Yoseob made an ‘o’ with his mouth and nodded.

I went in and Hyuna was about to walk into the kitchen. Probably making breakfast for herself.

“Oh Junhyung you’re back. Do you want some toast?” she asked.

“Nope! We’re going breakfast with Yoseob. Gaja!” I said, pulling her along. She seemed so clueless about everything since it was all happening so fast. I just smiled, pulling her hand gently, out of the door. She’s very simple. She just tied her long dark brown hair into a ponytail and she was wearing a white t-shirt with jeans.

I locked the door and saw Yoseob seating by the stairs. “Ready? Let’s go!” Yoseob cheered.

We went to our usual café where we have our breakfast. Well its usually when I have appointments in the morning. Like Yoseob said, if I have no appointments, I won’t wake up until noon.

We ordered our meals and settled down to eat. Suddenly my phone rang. It was my mum.

“Yeoboseyo?”

“Junhyung-ah how are you dear? Are you eating well? Do you have enough sleep?” she asked. I raised an eyebrow. This is weird.

“Erm.. I’m fine omma. Why do you ask suddenly?”

“Ah.. that’s good. I know you’re having Hyuna and her son in your apartment now right? I was just worried you care too much for them that you forget your own health.”

I sighed. “Aniyo.. I will still take care of myself omma. Yoseob is also here to help.” I chuckled looking at Yoseob gobbling down his fries.

“Junnie, if she doesn’t mind, can you bring her home one day? I would like to see the girl who had made you waited for 9 years and you’re still waiting even though she’s married,” she said gently. Aish omma.. wae? Do you want to judge her?

I gestured to Yoseob that I’ll be going outside for awhile. Knowing my mum, he just nodded.

“Aish wae omma.. It’s not like she did anything bad. I waited for her and that’s my choice. She didn’t even know,” I said as soon as I reached outside.

“I know Junhyung. I just want to see what makes her so special that you waited this long and you didn’t even want to get married while she’s happily leading her marriage life.” I clenched my fist. I can’t help but feel angry that my mum thought she’s happy. I mean, she just lost her husband for goodness sake! I can’t blame her though. She didn’t know. I just told her that Hyuna and her son is going to be living with me. It was a very hurried and rushed situation that I forget to tell her the details.

“Omma, she just lost her husband. She has a four year old child and she works hard for the both of them even though she’s pregnant. She’s a strong woman. Is this enough for you to know why she’s special?” I asked in a slightly soft tone to control my slight anger. I could hear her gasp.

“Omo Junhyung.. I.. I didn’t know.. YAH YONG JUNHYUNG! How can you not tell me?! This is not something you can hide from your own mother! I would have judged her more if you hadn’t tell me!” I was shocked by her sudden change in tone.

“Omo I feel so bad right now.. And she’s pregnant? Junhyung, take care of her well arasso? It’s hard being a single mother,” she said apologetically. I couldn’t help but smile.

“Neh omma.. Isn’t that what I’m doing now? So do you still need to see her?” I asked, hoping that she would say no.

“Yes Junhyung. I still want to see her. I want to see this special girl that has been in my son’s mind and heart for more than 9 years. Don’t worry Jun… I won’t judge her.”

I sighed but more of relieved. I suddenly remembered my unfinished breakfast and hurriedly told her that I had to go off.

“I love you omma. Annyeong!” I could hear her chuckles and she hang up.

 

I finished later than Hyuna and Yoseob since I had to talk to my mum.

“So where are you two going today?” Yoseob asked.

“Oh Hyuna has some more things to pick up at her house so I guess we’ll be going there,” I answered with my mouth full.

“Don’t talk when you’re eating Junhyung..” Hyuna commented. She’s really a mother.

I pouted. “Yes omma,” I said sadly, looking down on my plate like a child. She just laughed.

 

As soon as we finished our meals, Yoseob went his own way as he had to go to work. Me and Hyuna went to her house by my car. I can’t risk taking her on my bike with her condition. Even if it doesn’t affect her pregnancy as it was still new, I can’t be too sure. I’m still new at this!

We went in and went straight to her bedroom. She agreed to let me help with heavy things although there are not much. She started packing some more clothes and some other things, putting them into a bag. She opened her closet and there was a slot right on top and she couldn’t reach it.

“Junhyung, can you help to see if there is anything up there. I couldn’t see.”

I nodded and smiled gladly.

I walked infront of the closet and saw that there were two folded bedsheets. “There’s only bedsheets Hyuna,” I told her.

“Oh just leave it there then,” she said. A small silver box behind the bedsheets caught my eye.

“Oh? There’s a small box here. Do you want to see it?” She turned to me, curious. She nodded.

I took it and passed it to her. She opened the box carefully as I stood behind her, looking over her shoulder. A silver bracelet was revealed and I recognized it somehow. Wait. Isn’t that the gift I gave her on our first year of highschool?

She gasped and covered . She let out a small chuckle. “He kept it there coz he know I couldn’t reach it..” she said ever so softly but I could still hear her.

“Hyuna isn’t that..” I was about to continue when she turned abruptly, obviously shocked that I was behind her.

“Isn’t that..” my words were cut again by her.

“Oh its nothing Junhyung. It’s just something Jay gave to me,” she said, hiding the box behind her back. Its obvious that it was the bracelet I gave her. You’re so cute Hyuna.

I smirked. “Are you sure? Coz it looks very… familiar.” I arched an eyebrow. She gulped and nodded frantically.

“Y-yeah. I.. I’m going to the toilet,” she said hurriedly. She rushed into the toilet and locked the door. I chuckled seeing her reaction. I sat at the edge of her bed, smiling sheepishly. Wow. She still has it..

 

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jayrunner #1
Luv it~ :)
ilahbyouh15
#2
Chapter 30: WHAT!?! SHE DIED! TT^TT IM CRYING SO BADLY

;I was reading this while watching a comedy movie with my parents then when they see me cry they ask 'is it really funny that you're even crying?';
ORZ
Saemiy #3
Chapter 29: My eyes are swollen soooooo bad.
O.O
This is a story that made your eyes turn into dam from the very beginning to till the end.
T.T really unlucky.
Perhaps this is what people called as arent fated to each other
eyrah_js #4
It's good ! I like this story :)
Very touching <3 <3 <3 <3
cheap_imitation #5
Chapter 29: OMG. UGLY SOBBING. No lie - my eyes just won't stop leaking tears lol. UGH. I'm an incoherent spazz right now. This story, your writing, HYUNA. JAY. JUNHYUNG. EVERYTHING has put me through an emotional roller coaster and I can't really process my thoughts well enough to give you anything constructive other than my eternal feelz LOL.
So, I think I'm in the minority here but I literally SQUEALED when it was revealed early on that Hyuna was married to Jay. Not gonna lie, I am a hardcore Jay/Hyuna shipper. There isn't enough fanfic about them sadly :( so I was shocked and beside myself reading all the adorably sweet Jay/Hyuna moments. Ugh, it was heartbreaking when he died...I literally choked and let out a sob and had to walk away for a breather.
I think what I love most about this story is that the ending (though heartbreaking) leaves a rather ambiguous message that can be taken either way. We know Hyuna is Junhyung's only true love but is Junhyung Hyuna's? I found myself torn .. when she was still alive, I thought that Jay's death was a way for her to find her way back to Junhyung but then she died and joined Jay and I changed my mind and thought maybe Jay is her true love/soul mate and she's finally returning to him. ANYWAY. I could be completely OFF and just insane but that's just a testament to your skill and how engaging this story is and how emotionally invested I became.
Junhyung was just heartbreaking from start to end. I felt for him and really the poor guy went through so much but I was incredibly touched that he finally got his family in the end, even without Hyuna. Your ending sentence had so much emotional impact and was absolutely perfect.
I know this is mainly a Junah love story but perhaps you wrote Jay and Hyuna's relationship so well I couldn't help but root for them instead (and I say this with Junah as my OTP). Hopefully if you find inspiration you might write a Jay/Hyuna centred fic next? hehe ^^
YOU'RE AMAZING. I'm off to read your other work!
BBCnTSFAM
#6
I upvoted your story!!! BECAUSE IT'S SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
YangGK94
#7
Chapter 29: Fantastic story! I was to buzy to read the final... now i will miss this story later..
gladxx #8
Chapter 31: nice trailer !
D-LITEfullKiwi #9
Fantastic trailer! Love this story <3
BBCnTSFAM
#10
Chapter 31: Omo! it's really really good!!! It really matches the story.. well, of course it does, but it's sooo really good!!!! I love it!!