Light in my Dark
CHAPTER 31
Hyunjin
AHHHH this is boriiing~
Felix
I've lost count on how many rounds we already played..
Changbin
And why am I losing?! Are you guys on to me or something?
Ryujin
You're just bad at playing UNO. *laughs*
Changbin
Y'all keep on adding +4's and +2's on me!
Your POV
It's been 2 hours and we don't know what else to do. The rain keeps on getting stronger.
Soohee
Did you guys check the news? Is there a typhoon?
Yeji
I've checked it, the weather is just rainy today. It will last the whole day.
Hyunjin
We could just go home now if y'all want.
Han Jisung
Yeah. I think it's best. It's our last day anyway, and since it's going to rain the whole day, we can't do anything about it.
Lia
So let's start packing.
Your POV
With everyone in agreement, we all went to our rooms and packed our things.
Your POV
I went to the receptionist to inform her that we'll check out and returned our keys while the others wait for me out front.
Your POV
Then we left the hotel.
Han insisted on driving, and I sat beside the driver's seat. Yeji, Lia and Hyunjin are at the back.
Hyunjin
Our road trip didn't go as planned. Ugh I'm frustrated. I'm sorry guys.
Soohee
It's okay Hyunjin. It was fun while it lasted.
Yeji
Yeah. And there will be plenty of more roadtrip to plan.
Han Jisung
It's the rain's fault. Don't be too hard on yourself.
Hyunjin
Yeah you're right. Hey Soohee, so how's...Chan?
Soohee
I don't know. He didn't answered any of my calls.
Lia
He's acting childish if you ask me. You're not together anymore so why would he act that way?
Yeji
Duh, he's jealous. Clearly he still have feelings for Soohee.
Han Jisung
He should move on.
Hyunjin
I think so too. Past is past. But what about you Soohee? Did you moved on?
Soohee
I did, but I still care about him. He's a friend as well.
Lia
But he wants more than that.
Soohee
Give him a break...I can't blame him if he hasn't moved on, but that's on him. I just want us to talk to set things straight.
Han Jisung
I think it's dangerous if you talk to him alone again. Remember the last time?
Soohee
I won't let that happen again. If he will do something like that, I will cut him off. I just want to have closure with him.
Lia
Okay. Just be careful. You should bring Han along in case.
Soohee
Nuh-uh. We won't be able to talk things through. If he did saw me and Han... making out... he's definitely mad at him now.
Han Jisung
I can handle him Soohee.
Soohee
I won't let you two argue again...or worse start something ugly.
Han Jisung
Okay. If you say so. I won't force you.
Han held my hand and kissed the back of it.
Han Jisung
I'm just worried, and I want you safe.
I felt my cheeks burn again. I looked back and saw the three looking at my hand linked on Han's with widened eyes.
Lia
Wow. It's been so long since I saw you holding hands with a guy.
Yeji
You sure you two aren't together yet?
Hyunjin
It looks like it.
Soohee
We're still... working things out.
I looked at Han and he quickly glanced at me, giving me a smile.
Han Jisung
I'm willing to take things slow anyway, if it's what you want.
Soohee
Thanks Han.
Han Jisung
Sure baby. *laughs*
Soohee
No cringey name callings!
Lia
*laughs* Han...You should know that Chan calls her that before.
Han Jisung
Ugh. Now I know why you said it was cringey. Nevermind. I'll call you babe..
Yeji
He called her that as well *laughs*
Han Jisung
That too?! You know what, I don't care if he called her that. He's old news.
06:00 PM
Han dropped off Lia, Yeji and Hyunjin to their homes, leaving me the last one.
We didn't drove all day because we also ate lunch. Everyone was hungry to keep on going, so we looked for a restaurant and ate.
Then we continued on the road, and it wasn't long until one by one, we got home.
Han Jisung
Last passenger. I don't want to see you go but here we are.
Soohee
It's not like you won't see me at school Han. *laughs*
Han Jisung
Yeah. On Monday... I'll call you when I get home.
Soohee
Okay..
I was about to open the door when Han grabbed my left arm.
Soohee
What? You're going to open it for me?
Han Jisung
That...and I also wanted...to give you something.
Soohee
Hmm? What is it?
Han Jisung
It's a surprise. Come closer, and close your eyes.
I settled in my seat and closed my eyes.
Soohee
Can I open them now?
Han Jisung
Wait...not yet.
Wait...why is he so close?
When I opened my eyes, his lips was already in mine. He held my cheek, while his other hand was on my arm.
A part of me want to continue this and the other part of me is screaming that we're not together yet...but I gave in to the other part..
I closed my eyes and kissed him back. I held his hand that is placed on my cheek, and I felt his breath hitch.
Our kiss was slow and sweet. A minute or so has passed and we both pulled away.
Han is still holding my cheek and he gave me that sweet smile that I'm starting to love.
Han Jisung
How are you real?
Soohee
I'm not. I'm just an illusion. You're imaginary kissing me when in reality, you're alone in your car.
Han Jisung
Hey don't say that!
Soohee
I'm just kidding *laughs*
Han repeatedly pecked my lips and saying over and over that I'm real.
Han Jisung
There, I proved that you're real. *laughs*
Soohee
Yeah. You took your time there.
Han Jisung
Of course, having you alone rarely happens. Hold on I'll open the door for you.
Han stepped out and opened the car door for me. I stepped out and saw Seungmin waiting by the door.
Seungmin
Did you two had a serious talk that took so long?
Your POV
Han and I looked at each other and blushed. Thankfully Seungmin can't see us inside the car.
Seungmin
Ohhh~ Something's up I can tell. Did you two--
Soohee
Make your self useful and carry my bag inside.
Seungmin
Bossy much? Hi Han how's it going?
Han Jisung
Great. Just dropping off your beautiful sister here.
Seungmin
Beautiful? Which part?
Soohee
HA HA. Just grab my bag and go. I'll be right behind ya.
Seungmin
Ok. Hurry up. Soomi misses you. She's wailing like a banshee last night.
Soohee
I'll be right there.
Seungmin went back inside and I looked at Han.
Soohee
You should go now, it's dark.
Han Jisung
Okay. I'll pick you up everyday from now on, starting Monday.
Soohee
You're already my official driver now, I told you before when you insisted on picking me up.
Han Jisung
But things are different now...come here.
Your POV
Han hugged me goodbye and I hugged him back.
Han Jisung
Goodbye Soohee. See you on Monday. I'll call later.
Soohee
Bye Han. Drive safely.
Han Jisung
I will.
He gave me one last smile before driving away...
I'm officially head over heels with Han Jisung...