- Anti-Romantic ? -
Since the Fed got the impression that he liked the kid
All the actions started to change. A child with a similar voice
When another girl spoke to him, he would flinch and his ears would turn red.
The result was a little different from what I had hoped for in my heart.
I was also embarrassed.
Yeonjun is familiar with most of the kids in his class and school, but
Even that Yeonjun didn't find it easy to approach the child he liked.
Even if I try to speak to him, the shame that quickly blooms covers my mouth,
If you speak to me first, my face will turn red like a carrot and my hair will turn white.
"..It's difficult.."
The Fed has never achieved everything it wanted, but still
It was difficult to be sincere when I was young and clumsy at everything.
The Fed's changed behavior was evident to others, and quite clearly.
"What's wrong, Yeonjuni?"
Beomgyu sat next to Soobin, holding a plate.
"I have a crush on that guy."
"It was love at first sight!"
Huening Kai, who was in front, intervened.
"Is that Yeonjun hyung? He said he wasn't interested in dating, but he changed his mind?"
Taehyun, who was eating quietly, also showed interest.
"I don't know. I guess it feels like fate."
"Hey, who is your opponent? I'm curious."
Beomgyu chuckled and nagged Soobin. Soobin shrugged, indicating that she didn't know, and moved her spoon again.
"Hey, what a waste!"
Taehyun, who was staring at Beomgyu who was hitting his forehead, smiled and said.
"If I were Subin's older brother, I wouldn't have told you even if I knew."
"Why!"
"Be quiet while you eat..!"
The three people surrounding Soobin became noisy. Soobin, whose quiet lunch break had been stolen by her younger siblings, headed to the water purifier to get a drink.
But Subin had to face the couple there too.
Between two men and women laughing and joking with shy faces
Subin worked hard to control his facial expression. It was already noisy during lunch time.
It was because I didn't want to create unnecessary trouble.
'You seem to be on good terms...'
Subin, who was only glancing at the couple from the corner of his eye without them noticing
I felt a little, just a little bit envious inside.
After a while.
Even in front of the couple who were laughing in front of the solo
Subin was managing his facial expressions well like a professional, but
Soobin was quite flustered by the sudden turn of events.
After a brief encounter, the two men and women part ways, and the woman leisurely leaves the cafeteria.
I saw Yeonjun staring blankly at my back while eating.
Subin ended up witnessing it.
"..no way."
Soobin was confused. Did Yeonjun like women who had partners?
But Soobin soon shook her head and decided that Yeonjun couldn't do that.
You obviously don't know.
Soobin nodded alone.
But Soobin faced another problem again.
"...Should I tell you..?"
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Yeonjun was called out to Soobin after 5th period.
"Why? What's going on?"
Unexpectedly serious, Soobin sat Yeonjun down next to her.
"Hyung, listen to me carefully. Without a single doubt. Can you do it?"
The Fed tilted its head.
"Yeah... well..."
Subin took a deep breath.
"You have a crush on someone, right? You have a boyfriend."
In the few seconds of silence, the Fed couldn't believe his ears.
"..Lies. How do you know that kid?"
When Yeonjun patted Soobin with a wicked smile and told her not to lie,
Soobin said she knew it would happen and vividly described the situation in the cafeteria.
"Before that woman left, I saw her with another man. And
I also saw my brother staring at that woman as if he was going to get stabbed in the eye.."
Soobin glanced at Yeonjun, trailing off.
Yeonjun had no expression on his face. But Soobin had a feeling.
I know the Fed is really confused and panicked right now.
"Brother... I'm sorry for telling you."
A few minutes later, Subin scratched his head and muttered.
I feel like I bothered you for no reason and gave you hints..
Yeonjun looked at Soobin like that, smiled, and patted her.
"If it weren't for you, I would have become a really weird person. It's a good thing I know now, isn't it?"
"..That's right."
Soobin smiled faintly. Yeonjun, who had just woken up, said, "Let's go in now."
I turned around.
Yeonjun's heart slowly beat as he listened to Soobin's footsteps following him in the silence.
I felt a tingling sensation.
"I have a boyfriend."
For some reason, tears welled up in my eyes at those words.
My heart, which was filled with anticipation in the hope of something, suddenly burst.
No trace was left.
It was complicated. My body was shaking.
No matter how much I consoled myself by saying, “It’s okay, it’s okay,” the waves that came crashing down at once
It broke his reason and mentality.
In the end, Yeonjun took Soobin halfway and then threw her into the bathroom.
I could faintly hear the sound of the class bell ringing
I didn't want to go to class.
If I saw that kid in class, I would burst into tears.
That situation absolutely had to be prevented.
[My first love is gone.]
That one fact made the Fed's heart ache.
Tears welled up in Yeonjun's eyes.
A heart that starts with a small spark becomes a big fire,
The fire was extinguished by the rain that fell like flowing tears, leaving only ashes scattered.
It was empty. Yeonjun raised his head and stared into space with dry eyes.
[I didn't want to believe in things like love anymore.]
I feel like it's a bit of a sudden turn of events... but...
Because it's a short story^3^