W. Malrang
Subin ver
"Hey, can you date a high school student now?"
"Is there any need for handcuffs? What's the age difference?"
"..but I've been seeing it since I was little"
"Hmm... if it's pretty, it's possible"
"Fuck... get out."
What the heck, was this your story? I was seriously considering it.?
Only then did my classmate burst into laughter. It wasn't funny at all. I was so upset. As I silently drank my soju, Taehyun, who was standing in front of me, spoke quietly.
"Hyung, I like you, but what does age matter? If you're in high school, there's not much of an age difference."
"I've known him since he was so young, so I've only seen him as a younger sibling."
..I'm going crazy these days because of him. Once again, I was drinking only soju without any side dishes, and Taehyun forced some meat into me. Then he clicked his tongue and said.
"My brother is a real retard, a retard.."
"What does 'retard' mean to you, hyung?"
"Old man."
"hey-"
***
After the female lead took care of me, my body became so healthy that it felt like a lie. I went back to work, went to school, and went about my daily life, but it was just so weird.I also found it funny, like a screw loose because one Kim Yeo-ju was missing from my daily life.I still remember what the heroine said at that time.
"Do you hate me that much when I'm next to you? I don't like you anymore either. Don't get me wrong, I really do!"
No. I was afraid you'd lock lips with me like a madman if I were next to you. That thought made me sigh endlessly. Even if I were to thrust now, the woman seemed to already have a partner. The man I saw back then. That time, when I couldn't bring myself to walk away even in the rain.
"What are you thinking? You haven't been able to concentrate since earlier."
"Oh, sorry. The meeting is over today, right? I'll wake up first."
"..Guys, I'll go first too."
As I was hurriedly packing my bags at the cafe and parting ways with my group, Park Soo-young, who had been feeling uncomfortable since earlier, quickly followed me. Ha...
When I looked at Park Soo-young with a somewhat troubled expression, only then did she grab my sleeve and cry.
"You... why do you keep avoiding me? I told you I was sorry back then."
"I'm sorry, Sooyoung. Isn't that the end of the conversation? I accepted your apology, too."
"I want to try to get back together with you... but I see you've been avoiding me ever since, so I'm frustrated and holding on. Let's talk."
"...Hey Park Soo-young"
"Are we on good terms?" At my words, Park Soo-young linked arms and flashed her signature pretty smile. "Oh, really...
Only when I roughly shake his arm away does he start to toss his hair and shout in a shrill voice.
"Hey! Can you treat me like a bug just because I kissed you once?"
"Just get out of here,"
Damn it, so annoying... I turned around and walked away without a second thought. A while ago, I saw Yeo-ju on the street and tried to wave, but Park Soo-young grabbed my hand and kissed it. That was already annoying enough, but the fact that Yeo-ju saw it was even more disturbing. But what was even more annoying was...
I was the one who was being frustrating to the female protagonist.
I sighed deeply and looked at the time. It was time for Yeoju to finish school. I thought we should talk while picking her up.
***
I feel like dying right now.
"Calm down, both of you..."
"What are you doing coming to me without permission, when I've already taken care of everything? Have you lost all your manners?"
"It seems like you came to see me without contacting the female protagonist. Who are you talking about manners to? You said you came because you had something to say."
What the f*ck is going on...
I was happily running across the playground with my bag on my back when I saw two familiar faces in front of the school gate. One was Yeonjun oppa and the other was... Subin oppa?!?! I ran towards them and was at a loss as to what to do in the ominous and tense atmosphere.
"Both of you stop!.. I want to go home, so you two go quickly."
"..Ha, okay, let's go. I'll take you there."
I deliberately avoided Soobin's gaze. True, I couldn't forget everything... but as Jeongwon said, I need to meet someone who likes me. That's right. I deliberately urged Yeonjun on. I thought if we stayed any longer, we might end up in a physical altercation.
"Kim Yeo-ju!"
"...Yeonjun oppa. Go quickly."
"I like it. I like it!"
"..."
uh?
Next to me, Yeonjun seemed to be muttering curses, but I was too shocked to pay attention. When I turned around to see Soobin, his pretty eyes were already brimming with tears, and he was looking at me pitifully.
"What is that..."
"I'm sorry I found out too late. I'm sorry I told you too late."
"..Brother, just a moment"
"Can you please look after me?"
"Fuck, I really wanted to see you-"
"Brother, just... let's go."
Don't fight... I don't like it. I grabbed my brother's arm and turned around to walk. Yeonjun had no choice but to let out a short sigh and follow me.
"..Hey, you're shaking right now."
"Oh... I'm sorry."
"What are you sorry about?"
Okay. I'll take you there. Let's go quickly.
My head hurt. I wondered if Subin would be okay. It was so complicated.
I didn't even know if I was walking correctly or if I was heading in the right direction for home. When I came to, Yeonjun was there, patting me on the shoulder, telling me I was almost there. I went home without even saying goodbye.
What should I do now?
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