Again

Again 17

IN.Li turtle












As I pulled the doorknob, Wheein turned around. She was looking at me with tears welling up in her eyes.



“...Star.”



“Haa... What the hell are you..”



“What should I do...?”



“Why aren’t you being true to your feelings?”



“I… don’t want to… it’s my first time… I, I…”



“I know, teacher..”



“I… don’t want to… I’m sorry.”



“...”



“I don’t think this is right.. The relationship between you and me.. isn’t something that can truly be allowed.. Even if we were lovers, other people would just point fingers. You know that too.. I’m so scared and afraid of that.. I, I-.. I think this is the first time I’ve talked this long since coming to Korea.. Byeol-ah, just let me go now..”



"...Okay. Think carefully. Who can protect you right now? Think about it."



“...”



Wheein forced a smile on Byul's face, wetting her heart with tears until the very end. It felt like my heart was breaking. The person who had melted my heart with such a beautiful smile was leaving me. I wanted to cry, but I couldn't. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to let Wheein go.



-



I stared at the sky with wide eyes. The clouds drifted by without meaning, I thought. A call came from Byul's phone. It was unexpected. For some reason, I felt uneasy. I blanked out for a few seconds before answering.



-hello..?



"huh."



-Star.



“...”



Why do I cry so much just by saying that one name? You, who had pushed me away with harsh words of apology, now call my name with a warm voice. Something clogged my chest, leaving me speechless.