[ L.Joe’s POV ]

I sat up & leaned back against the wall behind me. ____ shifted in her seat & stared at me. “ _____-ah, there’s actually something I’ve been wanting to tell you. “ I whispered under my breath. “ What? “ She asked not hearing me the first time. I looked around the room to make sure everyone has left. They were probably around in the lobby messing around. I raised my voice a little louder this time, “ I think we should talk. “ She looked at me & smiled. “ We’re already talking silly. “ I lightly chuckled. She’s so clueless, I guess that’s why I have the urge to protect her & make her mine. “ No, I meant, I want to talk about us. “ As soon as I spoke those words, I felt ____ stiffen besides me. I knew she didn’t like it when we went over this topic. But I had to let my feelings out to her. She had to know. “ No . . . “ she whispered. I could sense worry in her voice. “ I don’t want to. “ She injected. “ But – “ “ No, oppa. We’ve been over this. The past is the past. You told me your reason for leaving me, & I’m absolutely fine with it. That’s why I forgave you. That’s why we’re talking comfortably now. Why do you keep bringing it up? “ I looked at her seeing the tears already forming in her eyes. I knew how much this topic hurts her. But today’s was different. I was going to confess to her. “ Today’s topic is different. Please if you will just listen. “ I heard she sniffle & relax. ‘ You know how I hate talking about this. “ she mumbled. “ Anyways, just tell me. She added before leaning back against the wall & heaving out a sigh. “ Actually, I’ve been wanting to tell you this for some time now. “ I paused then lifted her chin so she’d look at me. “ Tell me ______. Tell Oppa the truth. Do you still love me? “ I stared deeper into her eyes. Her gazed shifted from my face & looked at her hands that rested on her knees. “ I-I can’t answer that. “ She stuttered. “ You do don’t you? “ I asked again. “ I told you I can’t answer your question Oppa! “ she raised her voice at me, tears ready to fall from the rim of her eyes. “ Why do you keep doing this to me? “ She sobbed. “ Why do you keep giving me mix signals Oppa? You’re playing with my emotions. I’m suppose to stay faithful to Chunji Oppa. I can’t put him through the pain that you put me through. I know how much it hurts. “ Her tears were now trickling & the droplets crashed against her soft skin. “ I’m not trying to give you mix signals _____! Haven’t you already understood me intentions?! “ I raised my voice, knowing that I scared her. She looked up at me & frowned “ What intentions? “ I took my hands away from her cheeks & covered my face. It was my turn to cry. “ That I still love you . . . is it hard to see the feelings I have for you? I have to stand far away & watch you everyday. Do you know how much it hurts to see you give yourself up to Chunji? That bastard, he knows how much you mean to me.“ “Oppa . . . “she reached over & took my hands from my face, looking at me with guilt. “ Mianhe . . . “she apologized. “ Why are you apologizing? “I asked her. She blinked her eyes & wiped away the tears that were streaming down my face. “ Because, I can’t return those feelings to you. You know I’m with Chunji. I can’t do this to him. “she said. Her words hurt me so much. & as I sat their staring at her, I tried to collect the broken pieces of my heart that just shattered. “ But I’m gald you still have feelings for me. & I promise you that deep down inside my heart, there will always be that lingering feeling that I save for you. “ I looked at her & tried my best to smile. “ Then I’ll wait for you. I’ll wait for eternity if I have to . . . “

[ No One's POV ]

As the two shared their feelings for each other, someone was watching. & this person wasn't going to keep this a secret. "  Wait 'til Chunji sees this. " He smiled as he held out the tape recorder, " Jackpot. "