Light in my Dark
Chapter 20
05:00 PM
AFTER CLASSES
Your POV
So it's settled. We're all going on a road trip, and Chan decided to come along too. I hope everything goes well and we will all have fun.
Han Jisung
Soohee! Can I drive you home?
Soohee
If you want to be my official driver, you can just tell me.
Han Jisung
Actually, I don't mind, I can live with that. *smiles*
Your POV
That smile again...
***Calling...Mom***
Soohee
Oh wait. It's mom.
Han Jisung
Okay. I'll wait here.
Soohee
Hi mom.
Mom
Hi hun. So your father and I were wondering...what if you bring Han to dinner tonight?
Soohee
Umm..
Your POV
Is she serious?!
Soohee
I don't know mom, his family might wonder where he is.
Mom
He's a grown man! He can call his mom and tell her about it.
Han Jisung
I can tell my mom Soohee. I can come.
Soohee
Wha--? How did you hear that?!
Han Jisung
Umm. You didn't know it's in loudspeaker?
Soohee
Ohhh..sorry about that
Mom
I heard him, so it's settled! You can bring him over. I bet he'll love to.
Soohee
Why though? This is so sudden.
Mom
Well...we want to get to know him, just like your other friends. You know I want to know all of the people you hangout with a lot.
Your POV
Oh yeah. Whenever I make a new friend, they want to know them better. I forgot about that. Just so that they can make sure if they're okay.
Soohee
Okay fiiine. I'll bring him along. Byeee~
Mom
Bye dear! See you later with Han. Don't come home if he's not with you!
***hangs up***
Soohee
So...you can go call your mom so she knows.
Han Jisung
Oh I already did. He he
Soohee
That quick?!
Han Jisung
Yeah. While you were still talking with your mom, I already called her, and she was fine with it.
Soohee
Okay. Let's go. I bet Soomi wants to talk to you too.
Han Jisung
Oh great! I haven't been able to talk to her for long this morning.
Your POV
We went to his car, and as usual, he opens the car door for me. I'm used to it anyways. He always does that.
Your POV
It's kinda sweet because he never forgets...uhhhhh nevermind.
Soohee
So why do you want to drive me home anyways?
Han Jisung
I want to ask what you and Chan were talking about...
Soohee
Only because of that?!
Han Jisung
Well...no! I want to drive you home too.
Your POV
Ugghh this guy...is me blush. Agghh no! I rubbed my face and just laughed it off.
Soohee
I just told Bang Chan the same thing I told you...
Han Jisung
Oh. Playing nice?
Soohee
Not playing Han. Sincerely. I want you two to get along. He's my friend too.
Han Jisung
And ex...
Soohee
Can you just ignore that?
Han Jisung
Can't help it.
Soohee
That was a long time ago...
Han Jisung
But he kissed you 3 weeks ago. It's not that long.
Soohee
Why are you so affected by him?
Han Jisung
Do I have to confess again??
Soohee
Oh. I thought... nevermind.
Han Jisung
What?
Soohee
Nothing...
Han Jisung
You know I'll keep bugging you if you don't tell me that.
Soohee
I thought once we're friends, it'll change, you know...
Han Jisung
It hasn't change...in fact... it's more... it's a lot different.
Soohee
Ohh.
Your POV
I just kept quiet until we arrived in our place. I don't want to continue that conversation yet.
Your POV
I invited Han inside, and he was greeted with a little girl running towards him and hugged his legs.
Soomi
Soohee's date!
Your POV
Han blushed at Soomi's greeting, and I laughed because their scene right now is so adorable yet funny.
Han Jisung
Ohh! Hi Soomi!
Seungmin
Haaan! You're in my building!
Han Jisung
What's uuup?
Soohee
I'll just go and help mom--
Seungmin
Oh. Mom thought you'll say that, so she asked dad to help her instead. She said that you should keep Han company.
Soohee
But you're here too!
Seungmin
But he was your friend first, so you're in charge with him. I, on the other hand, is in charge with Soomi.
Soohee
So I'm babysitting Jisung huh?
Han Jisung
Hey!
Han Jisung
Oh wait--So I'm you're baby huh?
Soohee
Wow. Yeah and I'm your mom!
Han Jisung
Wait no...ugh nevermind.
Seungmin
I smell something between you two...
Your POV
Han and I looked at each other and back at Seungmin... I'm prepared to kill my brother if he says--
Seungmin
Loooove~ but still in bloom.
Soohee
Okay you just asked for a death sentence...
Seungmin
Ahh! Mom! Soohee is being rude in front of Han! *runs*
Mom
Soohee!
Your POV
Crap. I hate it when mom shouts at me.
Mom
And Seungmin! Your sister wouldn't get mad if you didn't do something wrong!
Seungmin
Sorry mom!
Soohee
Yeah. Sorry mom!
Han Jisung
Wow...I like your family already.
Soomi
And you'll fit in perfectly!
Han Jisung
Aww thank you Soomi.
Soomi
I like you a lot. You can date my sister anytime.
Soohee
*whispers* For her, a date is someone who buys you a lot of food...
Han Jisung
*laughs* That's cute.
Soomi
You called Soohee cute...do you like her?
Soohee
Okaaay Soomi why don't you ride Seungmin's back again, show Han that he's your horse.
Soomi
Okay! Seungmiiin~
Seungmin
Oh no...
Your POV
I sat on the couch, and Han followed, sitting beside me.
Soohee
Sorry about that...
Han Jisung
I don't mind... she's right about me liking you though...
Your POV
I can't breathe...
Soomi
Look Han! Seungmin is my horse!
Han Jisung
Wow! He does look like a horse! *laughs*
Soohee
I totally agree *laughs*
Seungmin
Hey! I'll forgive you if you say a handsome horse..
Soohee
Hmm..not happening.
Your POV
Mom walked into the living room like she wasn't busy cooking just now.
Mom
Hi Han! I'm so glad you came~
Han Jisung
Hello Mrs. Kim. Thank you for inviting me here.
Mom
Of course. We want to know Soohee's friends so it's like a tradition. Whenever she makes a new one, we invite them over.
Mom
Soohee doesn't make new friends very often. The last one we invited was Yeji, and that was a long time ago!
Han Jisung
Whoa. Really Soohee?
Soohee
Yeah. Consider yourself lucky. You earned my trust.
Seungmin
But the last guy here, and probably the only one was Bang--
Mom
Okay dinner's ready by the way! Come!
Your POV
Thanks mom. I'll kill Seungmin later...
Han Jisung
By the way...you look a lot like your mom.
Soohee
I know riiight~
Your POV
Wow...my parents really prepared this dinner for Han.
Han Jisung
Wooow. This looks great! Hello Mr. Kim!
Dad
Hi Han! Nice of you to come. Come on let's eat!
Your POV
Dinner was too loud. Seungmin and Han in the same room is too much already. Han is enjoying himself though. My parents are really taking
Your POV
their time on getting to know Han better. Every once in a while, Han will steal a glance at me and smile.
Soohee
Han's probably tired talking now mom and dad. You both have a lot of questions.
Dad
Oh. Did we already? Sorry about that Han.
Han Jisung
No it's okay. I don't mind.
Mom
I like you Han. I can tell you'll be a great friend to Soohee.
Dad
And you're the second guy who came here to dinner!
Your POV
Mom pinched dad and he went back to eating.
Han Jisung
Oh. I see..
Your POV
Han seems to know who's the first guy who's been here.
Soomi
I miss Channie...
Your POV
Crap...
Seungmin
By the way, Chan's here again, I think I saw you two talked at lunch sometime ago...
Dad
He's back here Soohee? You didn't mention that.
Your POV
Somebody get me out of here...
Soomi
Channie gives me back rides before. I miss him Sooheeee
Your POV
Soomi seems to remember Bang Chan...My hands start to shake, and mom already knows...
Mom
Okaaay everybody done?! Seungmin, go take your little sister in her bedroom and read her a story..
Seungmin
B-but--
Mom
Unless you want to wash the dishes?
Seungmin
Fair point. Come on Soomi!
Soomi
Okay!
Dad
It's late. Your mom is probably worried now Han.
Han Jisung
Oh no. It's not that late yet. Don't worry Mr. Kim.
Mom
I'm really glad you came Han. You should come by often.
Han Jisung
I might Mrs. Kim. Thank you again. I should probably go now.
Mom
Oh sure! Soohee will walk you out. Goodbye!
Dad
Goodbye Han!
Han Jisung
Goodbye and thank you again~
Your POV
I walked Han out silently, and he gave me this worried look and we stopped in front of his car.
Han Jisung
Are you okay?
Soohee
No...
Han Jisung
Thanks for telling the truth, because I can tell you're not okay...
Your POV
I can't believe I'm still affected by Chan. I thought everything will be okay now. Now my little sister remembers him.
Your POV
I remember when Chan used to go here a lot. I can't stop myself from tearing up...
Han Jisung
Hey..are you about to cry?
Soohee
Ugghh I'm just annoyed. Why did they have to pop him into the conversation?!
Your POV
Han rubbed the back of his neck then he stepped closer in front of me...
Han Jisung
Hey...
Your POV
He took both of my hands and he was just staring at them, then he's rubbing the back of it with his thumb.
Soohee
I'm sorry about that...
Han Jisung
Don't be. I can't change the past you know... he'll have that part...but he doesn't have the future right?
Soohee
Yeah...we both can't change that...
Your POV
I caught myself resting my forehead in his shoulder...and he was still holding my hand...we don't look like friends right now.
Your POV
I cleared my throat and stepped back. It seems that he got lost in the moment too.
Soohee
Anyway...thank you too, for coming.
Han Jisung
Sure. I'm glad I did. Thank you as well. I guess I'll go now...
Soohee
Yeah. See you tomorrow...
Your POV
He stepped forward again and he planted a kiss on my forehead...
Han Jisung
Just...think about me, instead of him...
Your POV
He went into his car without looking back... leaving me dumbfounded and little shaky...
Your POV
What just happened???