This story is fiction.
Subtitle: 18, To You, My Radiant
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Every day, every moment
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No matter how much I think about it, I can't understand Choi Beomgyu's behavior earlier. Why would he go out of his way to hurt my palm?
You're saying you'll treat me?? If Choi Beom-gyu were in that situation, I would have obviously done the exact same thing.
Why? Because I like you! Aaaargh, I racked my brain. Seriously, the middle of winter is such an overreaction.
I know there is no room for me to squeeze in and start a new love again.
It’s because it might be difficult. I think I stayed up all night again. I’m really in love.
I must be crazy. Ah, so this is why love is scary. I want the ground to collapse.
I went to school sighing. A very, very distinct bruise had formed on my thigh.
It really was there. I couldn't believe my eyes when I checked in the morning, so it had been a long time.
I'm going. Thinking about that time, I started getting angry.
It's winter.
"Oh, hi, Suji!"
"The snow is all puffy again this winter?"
"Haha;; Is it because I eat late-night snacks every day?"
I tell a lie that won't work on Suzy. Even I wouldn't believe it.
What's with the late-night snack joke? Just pretend you didn't see it, Suji. Ugh...
Someone deliberately bumped into my shoulder from behind as they passed by. I staggered, and
I almost hit my knee on the floor. Passing by, sneering without a single word of apology.
It was Lee Hae-ri. Argh, just that! Suzy should have cursed out a bucketful on my behalf.
"He's hopeless. He did that on purpose!"
"Suzy, calm down. If I get dragged away again next time, I won't just sit still."
"The school has gotten weird. Last year, Suyeon ended up like that because of school violence... *gasp*"
Suji covered her mouth while glancing at me in the middle of speaking. School violence? Suyeon?
Could it be the Suyeon I'm thinking of? Is it related to school violence? No way!!!
"Lee Su-ji, why did you stop talking?"
I didn't say anything.
"It's weird. Last time, when Choi Beom-gyu didn't come to school, everyone seemed to know.
I transferred here and didn't know, but I ended up finding out about a girl named Suyeon.
"..."
Instead of an answer, Sujin's eyes wavered for a moment, and her expression grew darker.
"I found out after going to the columbarium with the kids. But Suji, after we got back..."
My feelings have become even more complicated. I know I shouldn't like Choi Beomgyu, but
"It doesn't work. It means there's no room for me to get in. That's why it's even harder."
"Do you like Choi Beom-gyu?"
Suzy spoke with wide, startled eyes, and I spoke in a state of despair.
"Yeah, I like you a lot. I don't know when it started, but..."
My heart just races whenever I see him.
Sighing, Suji silently hugged me and comforted me.
"What are we going to do about our Winter? I'll comfort her for you."
Would you like a glass of yogurt after this?
"Pfft, yogurt? Oh, and before I even confessed to Choi Beomgyu..."
I'm telling you this because you're my best friend, Chime.
"Whoa. Crazy. Is Choi Beom-gyu out of his mind?"
I was so sad just a moment ago, but now it's hilarious.
"Hey, don't laugh!"
It's because Choi Beomgyu is super funny. He's a crazy guy to begin with, but he seems even crazier.
"I can't let this go! Let's go get some yogurt with this older sister after school! Hahaha!"
Suzy bursts out laughing at what I said. Hey, you're laughing because I got dumped, right? Waaah!
I shouldn't have said that! I'm screwed! All eyes were on the two of us. Ugh, this is so embarrassing.
I dragged Suji up to the classroom. Phew, I'm out of breath. I almost made it late.
Wiping the sweat from my forehead with my school uniform sleeve, I sat down and prepared for class.
When that happened, Choi Beomgyu held out his palm toward me and mouthed the word "hand."
As I blinked and stared intently at Choi Beomgyu, my hand on the desk
I gently grab it as if nothing is wrong and look at the wound on my palm.
My heart is already on the verge of bursting out.
"I didn't play in a band"
"Huh? Oh, I just applied ointment."
"Uh, over there, hold on to your hand..." Choi Soobin, who had been watching quietly, was being held by Beomgyu
After freeing my hand, he takes it. What kind of situation is this...??
"Choi Beom-gyu, you said you weren't interested in rabbits, but you keep touching their hands? You sneaky little brat."
"Ahem, did you see the wound?"
"You're kidding me. You had total melodramatic eyes. Are you dating Rabbit's Palm?"
"What the hell is that crazy bastard talking about? Just get ready for class."
Choi Beomgyu seemed awkward too, so he prepared for class, and Choi Soobin [watched] Choi Beomgyu's hand
I don't know if it was because he was jealous of being caught, but his lips were pouting.
Choi Subin speaking to me with an upset expression
Are you okay where you got hurt?
"Yeah, thanks to you worrying, I'm fine now. Look."
He spoke while holding his two healed palms close to Choi Subin's face.
Then, bringing my two hands to her face again with a broad smile, my hands
They say it's small and cute, and even my hand size feels embarrassing to touch compared to theirs. Wow, the kids
You might misunderstand? Oh, maybe you're already doing it? This is something I would never do, even with a guy friend.
"Isn't that physical contact?" Lee Hae-ri hurriedly pulled her hand away, looking at me and Choi Soo-bin.
I could feel her trembling. It seems like Lee Hae-ri likes Choi Soo-bin...
Haa, the future looks so dizzying that it gives me a headache. Moreover, Choi Beom-gyu's
Because his expression looked somewhat displeased, after school
Suzy was busy trying to separate Choi Yeonjun and Choi Soobin.
"Ah, come on, Choi Soobin. Choi Yeonjun! Is Winter yours?"
I just want to go on a date with Winter, so why are you being so clingy!!
"No, Suji! I'm telling you, I haven't been on a date with Winter either!" — Subin
"Yeah, Sparkle has to give us a break for us to go on a date" — Yeonjun
"Hey, you guys aren't Winter's boyfriends. You're just male friends!"
" Nice Lee Su-ji♡"
"And Winter has someone she likes... *cough*!"
No, no! Why would you say something like that! It was the moment I regretted saying it for nothing.
I barely managed to cover tall Suzy's mouth. Suzy asked why, saying that they need to know too.
"You're not going to touch me, are you?" he says, pulling his hand away. And Choi Soobin and Choi Yeonjun are
He was blushing. If people found out it was Choi Beomgyu, they would make a huge fuss.
"Am I the person Winter likes?" — Subin
"Would it be you? It must be me." — The Fed
It's neither of them, so stop! Winter is taking you away.
Choi Beom-gyu shook his head at their words as if finding them pathetic.
Dragged along by Suzy's hand, leaving Choi Yeonjun and Choi Soobin, who were counting their chickens before they hatched, behind
A cafe with an old-school vibe. Suzy got a parfait, and I got one with lots of whipped cream.
I am drinking an iced cafe mocha (my favorite winter drink).
"What is it about Choi Beom-gyu that you like so much?"
"Hey, Lee Su-ji! How can you talk like that when Choi Beom-gyu is here?"
"No, I said, what's good about it?"
Is there a reason for liking someone?
"Wow, you're totally hooked. But I heard you got rejected before you even confessed."
" ..But he's confusing me so much. You saw it too, didn't you, that I got dragged away.
The one who went crazy when she heard the sound (Suzy nods) No, why are you giving me false hope?
"Who was it that told me not to like you? Why do you keep making me worry? (Sniffle)"
Suzy, flustered by my messy tears, hands me a tissue and comforts me.
Talking about it, even like this, made me feel incredibly relieved.
After chatting away with Suji and parting ways, when I was almost home, my name
I heard a familiar voice calling, making me stop in my tracks. Choi Beom-gyu?
Midwinter
"Huh? Huh?"
Did you have fun with Lee Su-ji?
"Yeah! I relieved my stress for the first time in a while!"
OMG, why did I answer so innocently? My face burned with embarrassment.
You, whose lips curl up slightly as if finding my appearance funny, and you, who were so prickly at first
I felt once again that the way he looks at me is gradually becoming softer.
What should I do, Suzy? I can't sort out my feelings. No, I won't. Just be alone, Choi Beomgyu
"I'll like you!" he vowed to himself. For some reason, Choi Beom-gyu stopped in front of the gate.
Because of that wind, I, who had been walking with my eyes fixed on the ground, bumped into Choi Beom-gyu's back and was rubbing my forehead when
He turned to face me and approached me as if he had something to say.
" .. Shall we walk?"
"Huh? Uh-huh"
"Ah, your legs..."
It's okay, you can walk.
Talking about my leg reminds me of what happened in the infirmary back then, and my face is burning again.
We were walking in silence. Before we knew it, we came to a playground, and Choi Beom-gyu and I
I sat down in the chair. I glanced at Choi Beomgyu, and his eyes looked sad. Why, you
Is that the look in your eyes? There are people who love you, so why aren't you happy?
That's probably because of him. Choi Beom-gyu swallowed hard, trembling
Spoke with a voice
" ..Suyeon was like my heart to me
"The day Suyeon left, my world stopped as if I had died, too."
The moment I heard those words, "a child like my heart," my head started spinning.
My heart sank. No, it felt like my world had stopped.
I arbitrarily decided that there was no place for me next to Choi Beom-gyu.
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Just one more day♡