"You're not the only one who thinks that, you know? Even I think they're like a couple."
"It's very strange. Why does Kim Junkyu prefer Park Mia to be his girlfriend?"
Misoo lowered her head, and just passed by the other students who were gossiping about her and Junkyu. Lovers? Was it true that Junkyu already had a girlfriend? Didn't he promise to always be friends with Misoo? Oh yeah, just friends.
Misoo didn't believe the rumors, but when she entered the classroom, she saw Junkyu and Mia joking around happily.
"Junkyu-ya?"
"Ah, Misoo-ya. You're here?"
"I heard gossip from the kids outside. Is it true that you and Mia are dating?"
Junkyu was silent, and even Mia, who heard him, was surprised. Not shocked, but rather, feeling sorry for Misoo's condition today.
Junkyu stood up slowly, his eyes staring at Mia who was staring at Misoo intently to hold back her tears.
"The gossip you heard outside...".
"Tell me if it's not true, Kim Junyku."Misoo's mind stared at Junkyu.
"Mia and I are dating. Yes, Mia is my girlfriend."
Misoo was speechless. Her defenses were shattered. She had desperately hoped that Junkyu would become her boyfriend. But to no avail. Junkyu only saw her as a friend, nothing more. Remember,just friends.
"Park Mia".
"Oh, right?"
"Come on, I want to eat. I hope you accompany me."
"Ah, y-yeah. Let's go." Mia answered nervously without looking at Misoo. Junkyu himself couldn't stand it after seeing Misoo's reaction when she found out he and Mia were dating.
Misoo just stared at their backs as they left the classroom. That hand, usually that hand that held mine. That's probably what Misoo thought.
Slowly, her legs gave out, and she quickly walked to her seat. Her mind went blank, wondering why Junkyu had done this to her. Without realizing it, tears were streaming down her cheeks.
"Tell me that Park Mia is not your girlfriend."His heart was crying.
***
Junkyu and Mia are now in the library. Didn't they want to go to the cafeteria? No. That was just nonsense that Junkyu told Misoo to leave him quickly. He couldn't stand seeing Misoo like that so he immediately left her.
"Kim Junkyu, wasn't what you did to her wrong?"
"Mia-ssi. I'm sorry for dragging you into my problem. We don't even know each other that well, I really still feel awkward towards you."
"It's okay. I understand your current condition. But isn't this wrong? I can't bear to see Misoo like that, even I know you can't do something like this either."
"But this is the only thing I can do so he can make friends after hearing we're dating. I don't want him to always depend on me."
"This way of pretending to date isn't going to solve it. Seriously, I can't bear to see his reaction after hearing we're dating."
"Mia-ssi. I'm really grateful to you for doing what I asked. But please, don't tell Misoo about all this. Just pretend that we're on a real date."
"Okay, if that's what you want. I just want to help you, but I also don't want to hurt Misoo's feelings."
"It's okay, I hope he'll find a friend because he sees me always with you. Hopefully this will work out."
"Um, hopefully." Mia nodded, understanding what Junkyu meant.
Mia is their classmate, and her face is just as beautiful as Misoo's. However, Misoo has long hair, unlike Mia's, whose hair is shoulder-length and curled inward, making her face appear smaller.
"How about you come home from school with me later?"
"Then Misoo?"
"Come on Mia-ssi, if we're pretending to date, you have to pretend to be happy too. Don't show that you feel sorry for him."
Mia lowered her head and nodded after hearing Junkyu's explanation. Afterward, they left and returned to class.
***
Misoo was now joking around with Haruto. Junkyu and Mia, who saw this, were both relieved and surprised. Many people would want to be friends with Misoo, but Misoo was always dependent on Junkyu.
Even Misoo switched seats with Mia. Initially, Misoo and Junkyu were sitting together, while Mia sat with Haruto in the middle corner. Misoo eventually switched seats because she felt like Mia was Junkyu's girlfriend.
Junkyu gently nudged Mia's shoulder and whispered, "You see, she was crying just this morning. But she quickly made a friend. Even if it's just Haruto."
"But I'm not comfortable sitting next to you, I still feel uncomfortable with him."
"It's okay, he wanted to exchange it himself, right?" Junkyu's question was only met with a nod from Mia.
And across the room, it was as if there were ashes without fire. Misoo was burning. Even though she was joking with Haruto, her eyes were still fixed on Junkyu, who was laughing with Mia.
"Did you really forget about me, Kim Junkyu?"
"Misoo-ya," Haruto called out suddenly, startling Misoo. She immediately looked at Haruto, who was already dressed neatly with his bag slung over his shoulder.
"Don't you want to go home? The bell has already rung."
"Ah, no. I'm sorry, I was daydreaming earlier."
"Come home with me?".
Misoo nodded and tried to smile at him. "Okay, if you don't mind."
"I never mind at all, so let's go."
Misoo replied while slinging her bag over her shoulder. She walked out with Haruto, only to pass Junkyu who was walking with Mia.
Misoo didn't even want to look at him, not because she had a grudge. She just wanted to forget about him and not depend on Junkyu, who already had a girlfriend. And she didn't want to bother him anymore.
It's unclear whether Kim Junkyu is feeling regret or happiness right now. What's certain is that his heart aches after seeing Misoo go home with Haruto.
Orenji
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