Chapter 17: Friends

“You’re not wrong.” Mark said.

Mark, why are you doing this to me? You’re always giving my heart pains.

I saw Mark carrying two stuffed toys, Patrick and Peter Pan. He smiled at gave it to me.

“What’s with all these stuffs?” I asked. “The chocolate, the flowers and these stuffed toys”

Did he know that today is my birthday? But if he knows, why would he give me these things? And, who told him?

“Maybe now, you should start celebrating your birthday.” Mark said.

Jinyoung! Yeah right. He’s the only one who knows my birthday. Oh no Jinyoungie, you’re dead. The moment I see your face, I’m going to slap it hard. -_-

“Jr told you? Right? Tsk. That boy” I asked.

He shook his head.

It’s not Jinyoung? Well, then who told him?

“I saw it on your bio-data on top of JYP’s table. I didn’t mean to look at it. I told Jinyoung that today is your birthday that’s why he knows.” Mark said.

“My bio-data?” I said.

“Yeah, you’re bio-data. I’m sorry I looked at it.” Mark said then he walked near the edge of the stage.

He sat down there and asking me to sit beside me.

I smiled at Mark then I sat down on the edge of the stage beside him. Silence covered the place.

*kroo kroo*

“Uhm” we both said.

“You first.” he said.

“Why did you buy these gifts?” I said.

I’m still curious why he bought these things. I want to know, Mark. Tell me.

He smiled, “Remember at the mall? I see it in your eyes that you want those stuffed toys so I bought it for you since it’s your birthday.” he said.

Yeah, you’re right. I really wanted those stuffed toys. It always reminds me of something.

“How sweet of you.” I said. “You still remembered it, huh?” I then smiled while holding Patrick and Peter Pan.

“Annyeong Patrick! Annyeong Peter Pan!” I said while playing with the two stuffed toy.

“You look like a child.” Mark said then pinched my cheeks.

Mark, please stop doing that. I’m falling and falling for you even harder. Please don’t be like that to me. -_-

I gave him a pouting look. He just laughed a bit.

“But uhm, I was just wondering. Why do you like Patrick Star and Peter Pan?” he asked. “You never told it to me before.”

I think about it first. Why do I like them?

“I like Patrick Star because he’s pink and I love pink plus his shape is like a star which always reminds of me of the stars in the sky. Plus he always reminds me that no matter how useless and innocent he is, people still love him. Sometimes, I see myself in him.” I said. “The useless and innocent one”

Mark hit my arms.

“Yah, why are you hitting me?” I said in surprise.

He looked at me with a look quite irritated.

“You’re not useless, not to us.” he said. “Especially not to me.”

The moment he said that phrase, ‘Especially not to me’, I felt like I fell down and he was there to catch me. I’m deeply falling in love with this guy and it breaks my heart. 3

“Maybe for you not, but for that person, I feel so worthless.” I said it coldly.

Mark looked held my head and faced it to him.

“Is that Baldwin you’re talking about?” he asked. “Tsk. I thought you’ve moved on with him”

I shook my head.

“It’s not Baldwin?” he asked.

“Baldwin never made me feel that I’m worthless. To be honest, he was the one who acknowledged my abilities.” I said. “But wait, how did you know Baldwin?” I asked.

“You told us during the truth or dare.” Mark said.

“Oh, I see.” I said.

“If it’s not Baldwin, then who is it?” Mark said.

To remove the pain I’m feeling right now, I just changed the topic.

“And Peter Pan, because he doesn’t want to grow up. That’s what I also want, to never grow up. To stay Forever Young. I understand him why he doesn’t want to grow up. Life is really full of s.” I added.

“Yah, you haven’t told me who that person is.” Mark said.

“I’m sorry. I can’t tell it to anyone. Not this time. Please don’t make me cry today. It’s my birthday right?” I said.

Mark suddenly sang a song.

Forever Young Shawty Forever Young

Forever Young Shawty Forever Young

Forever Young Shawty Forever Young

Your eyes that saw me for the first time

In them, I saw a number of stars

They were following me in a funny way that day

So, why, on that day….

…Couldn’t I forget about you, in that moment

The day the shining you, came towards me

To me you’re the Best of the Best no one I ever had

I’ll give