I did it because I loved you

Chapter 3. You are responsible for the accident.

이지원

So...you're saying that you had an accident?

이여주

Uh... I just happened to notice...

I furtively glanced at my mother. She was a woman who valued manners, and, true to form, she didn't appreciate us doing that at such a young age.

I glanced over and saw Taehyung kneeling like a sinner like me, looking at his mother.

이지원

Hey, Taehyung?

김태형

Yes, yep!

Taehyung, who had been hanging his head and wiggling his feet, quickly raised his head and answered. "I'm anxious," was written clearly on his face.

I was looking at my mom and Taehyung anxiously when my mom opened her mouth.

이지원

Do you know what it means to do that at your age?

김태형

Yeah... I know...

Taehyung answered in a low voice, as if he knew his mistake, but Mom nodded and said, as if she was satisfied with that.

이지원

Okay, so let me change the question. How do you plan to take responsibility?

김태형

yes?

이지원

If you're pregnant—and of course, you won't know until a week or so later—you're giving a high school student about to take the CSAT the heavy burden of parenting and the harsh gaze of society. Do you know what I mean?

Ugh, Mom is coming out loud.

I looked at Taehyung, who nodded at my mother's straightforward words. As she had said, we were both high school seniors who hadn't taken the CSAT yet, and if I were pregnant, I might have to give up either the CSAT or the baby.

It takes ten months for a child to be born, but there are only six months left until the college entrance exam.

Taehyung lowered his head gloomily.

이지원

But I don't care as long as you take responsibility for the heroine. What do you mean, if you don't have the confidence to take full responsibility, then I predict that if you find out later that you're pregnant, you'll have the abortion right then and there.

이여주

mom...!

이지원

Quiet. Just sit there. Taehyung will scold you for staying out all night and ask you questions.

omg.

At those words from my mother, I shut my mouth and straightened my posture. I'd forgotten about the sleepover!

이지원

Taehyung, I'm not trying to scold you. I gave birth to Yeoju's older brother at a young age, and I just didn't want my daughter to follow in my footsteps. But it's already happened, right?

Oh, my mom. I heard from my dad that she had my older brother when she was my age. Since she was unmarried, my brother took my last name, Kim.

I can't see him now because he's busy, but he was an adult eight years older than me.

Taehyung rolled his eyes at his mother's words.

이지원

Just tell me this: you have to take responsibility for the female protagonist until the end. Of course, this includes marriage.

이여주

Huh? Mom, are you getting married?

이지원

Of course. Didn't you do it because you liked it in the first place? Of course, you said my daughter was drooping like a pickle soaked in alcohol.

이여주

It's not a pickle...

I muttered.

And when I glanced at Taehyung, he seemed to have already made up his mind, raised his head, and looked straight at his mother. He clenched his fists slightly and spoke.

김태형

I've made up my mind. Just as my mother said, I did it because I liked it. Of course, I told the female lead I'd take responsibility for it...

Wow, how can you say something like that so confidently?

I don't think I could ever say that.

Taehyung's mother nodded, seemingly satisfied with his answer. Despite the passage of time, a smile still graced her beautiful face. Taehyung looked relieved at that sight.

이지원

Okay, then. I'll take you to school.

이여주

Huh? Should I go?

이지원

Daughter, would you rather be held captive by me for three hours, or spend half a day with your future husband? The choice is yours.

I quickly replied to my mother's words with a bright smile.

이여주

I'll choose the latter, Mom. Then will you take me there?

이지원

I told you. Alright, wake up! I'll at least make it to third period. Especially Yeoju, you, get your mind right and study! Stop thinking about having sex like your older brother.

이여주

My brother just took the CSAT and went to college. ...as a privilege.

이지원

Is a rough sketch worth full marks? Oh my, you bitch. Go get ready.

My mom then said, "Is that a bit much?" and then slapped my back. I screamed and quickly ran up to my room to put on my uniform.