(Youngjae as the narrator)

I’m breathing hard, my blood is rushing. My heart was thumping.

Her hands are round my waist.

I remain in a state of disbelief for five seconds. There’s an awkward silence between Jiyong and me.

In a shaky voice, Jiyong mutters, “Are you o-okay?”

“Yes. You?” I reply, desperately trying to hide my red face.

“Yeah…” she answers in a feeble voice.

***

Jiyong. Bang Jiyong.
The only girl I have ever been in love with but I know that she will never realize this.
I have been waiting ever since she was young until now.
And of all people she had to fall in love with that brash and impulsive Howon.
When will she know my heart?

***

Slowly, I lift up my shaking legs and pedaled forward into the darkening street.