Wait for me
Chapter 7 - Why did you do that?
Nicey
2021.03.17Views 14
-It was only two days ago
"That's why I can't stand being away from you. I want you for myself every single day, every hour. I love you!" she squeals and hugs him again, then stands on her tiptoes and kisses him on the mouth. Chanwoo pulls away instantly.
"Let's not do that now," he says, laughing nervously.
"But you love it," she replies, tilting her head. Then she turns around and sees us all sitting on the floor. "Who are they?" she asks, looking at us very intently.
"They're friends," he replies.
-I'd never seen them before, why didn't you ever introduce me to them?
"They're very close friends and I don't want them to feel overwhelmed by the cameras that follow me," he lies easily.
-Ahhh, you're very thoughtful, that's why you're my boyfriend, so are you going to introduce us?
-Ah...yes, of course, this is Yunhyeong, June, and Jinhwan, guys, this is my girlfriend....-he falls silent and frowns.
"I'm Minsoo," she replies angrily, crossing her arms.
"Don't get me wrong, I meant to say my beautiful girlfriend," he says, forcing a smile. I notice we're all holding back laughter.
"Really? You're beautiful too, my boyfriend," she says, clinging to his arm.
"Well, it's a pleasure to meet you. He's told us a lot about you," Yun says, somewhat seriously. Is he upset because no one told him he had a girlfriend?
"Really? Oh, Chann, I love you," she says again. She seems very sweet, too much so, and she's very pretty; she must be an actress.
"And what do you do for a living?" June asks, as if she had read my mind.
"I'm an actress, just like him. In fact, we met in a school drama and fell in love at first sight," she says happily, recalling her love story.
"That's right, that's right," Chanwoo agrees, having no idea what he's saying. "So, I'm busy. We can go for breakfast tomorrow, but I can't right now."
-Do you prefer your friends to your girlfriend?
-Um, I don't want to answer that question.
"Seriously, Chanwoo? You should choose me. We're getting married soon, and I want to be your priority."
"Marry...? What?" he asks, bewildered.
"This is unacceptable, what's wrong with you? I really don't want to fight here so can we talk about this outside?" she asks, now extremely annoyed.
Chanwoo turns to look at us, silently pleading for help.
Suddenly Yunhyeong leans back, clutching his neck with both hands.
"I can't...breathe," he gasps for air. "Help..."
"Oh my god, what's wrong with him?" the girl exclaimed, bringing her hands to her mouth in surprise.
"I don't know, what's wrong, Hyung?" Chanwoo asked, kneeling next to the exaggerated actor. June and I looked at each other, holding back laughter.
"I need my allergy medicine...help me get to...the room," she asks, rolling her eyes.
-Yes, yes- the boy obeys immediately, and lifts him up, putting one of his arms around his neck. Then he takes him to the room, I approach June and whisper to her;
-Are you in charge of her?
"Sure," he replies. I get up and follow the two actors. I hear the girl ask about Yun, but I continue on my way and leave her to June. I need her to leave, and he's the one who can talk to them most easily.
Upon entering the room, I see Yunhyeong laughing and Chanwoo looking scared and angry.
"I really thought you had an allergic reaction to something," he says, annoyed. "I was scared."
"You needed to get out of that mess, I just wanted to help," he shrugs. "I did great, didn't I?" he smiles contentedly.
"Well, anyone but us would fall for your act, well, except Chanwoo," I say, laughing.
"I would have, but I was too shaken up. I don't want to get married. I don't know how to talk to her. I've only known her for a couple of days, and she's known me for four years." He huffs and sits down on the bed next to the other man. The other man pats him on the back.
"This won't last long, you'll see," I assure him.
"What if, what if? What will we do? Do we continue with these lives? Will we create iKON again?" he asks pessimistically.
"We have to trust that everything will turn out alright, and if not, we're here, we won't leave your side, my friend," Yunhyeong comforts him.
"Thanks, Hyungs, really. By the way, does anyone want to go see if he's left yet?" he asks us.
"I'll go," I reply, smiling. I turn around and leave the room. I stop at the threshold where the hallway ends and the kitchen/living room begins.
Chanwoo's girlfriend is standing too close to June, touching his shirt.
"He'll be fine, you can go now," June says, slowly backing away.
"Poor thing, you know? Chanwoo never answers my messages lately, so could you give me your number? That way I could text you and ask how your friend is doing, don't you think?" Her voice is sounding very sweet.
-Well, I could give it to you, but I don't think it's a good idea
Why am I dating your friend? Don't worry, he's not jealous, besides, he doesn't need to know. Do you like keeping secrets? You seem like the mysterious type.
Chanwoo can't be jealous, but...my boyfriend can.
"What? Wait, are you gay?" she asks, offended.
-Yes, I'm very gay
-Are you sure? Maybe it's just a phase, don't you think?
"I don't think so," she laughs, then makes a somewhat feminine movement with her hair.
-You're lying, listen, I won't tell Chanwoo that you like him
-I'm not lying, in fact my boyfriend is the short guy who was sitting next to me
Every word hits me in the face like hot water; from one second to the next, I feel my cheeks turn red.
-Ohh... Jinhwan?
I don't even realize when I take steps forward and they notice my presence.
"Come on, Jinani," June tells me. I shake my head repeatedly. I know it's an act, but I still can't. How can she play with that after what happened this morning?
"I don't want to," I blurt out, embarrassed. June tells me with her eyes to cooperate. I should, but I can't.
"He's kind of shy, that's why I like him so much," he says, coming closer and taking my hand. "We're very happy, aren't we?" he asks, giving me a kiss on the cheek. I instantly stiffen.
"You don't know how much, Minsoo," I smiled as convincingly as possible.
"I'm glad," she says, annoyed. "Then I hope your friend gets better. Tell Chanwoo to keep me updated," she says hurriedly, takes a very formal leave, and then leaves.
"WHY DID YOU DO THAT?" I ask hysterically, putting a hand over my mouth.
"Maybe it's still close, shh," he silences me by bringing his face too close to mine. I bite his hand and he immediately pulls it away.
"That was too awkward," I say as I let out a groan.
"I know, but not more than the kiss," he reminds me, as if he didn't know. I push him away and go lock myself in Chanwoo's room.
What does he think he's playing at? I thought this made him uncomfortable too.