My gaze was always on you.

06 | Will you go out with me?

I continued to listen to the class, ignoring the constant gaze she felt. Because of my selfishness, Taehyung, whom I loved, had to suffer, and Joohyun had to watch my every move. What did I do so wrong? I simply had a crush on Taehyung.

배주현.

Why are you doing this to me, really... If I did something wrong, tell me. Okay?

As soon as class ended, she came up to the rooftop, saying she had something to say to me. She kept staring at me, then started talking. I hated seeing her constantly hesitating, and I also hated Kim Taehyung, who liked her for not noticing anything.

이지안.

Wrong? Do you really not know or are you just pretending not to know?

배주현.

What is that...

이지안.

The person I like is Kim Taehyung. But he only sees you, and you like someone else. I thought that was fortunate. I thought I could at least keep my crush.

이지안.

But when I see Taehyung in pain because of you, I think of you smiling without any sense and it annoys me so much.

배주현.

What did you just say?

이지안.

John X is annoying. I just hate you so much it's driving me crazy.

배주현.

You're so selfish. I've had such a hard time.

배주현.

I know Taehyung likes me, and I like Taehyung too. Why am I giving up on myself? Friendship is more important to me than love. Even if Taehyung and I share the same feelings for each other, a romantic relationship can break at any time. What are you so upset about?

배주현.

You're no different from everyone else. I've been considerate enough, and I don't need to be anymore. I don't hold onto people who don't like me, either.

I knew it. I thought I knew more about this shitty situation than anyone else, but it was a huge mistake, a foolish thought that would have devastating consequences. And so she escaped from the rooftop.

[Joohyun's point of view]

I trusted. Of the only two people in my relationships, I trusted one, and one of them hated me. I lived my life mistaking the person who hated me more than anyone else for someone who loved me. I didn't want to be hurt anymore.

I never wanted to hurt the person I loved, the person who loved me.

배주현.

Taehyung, I only have you now.

김태형.

What's wrong? Did something bad happen with that senior?

Seeing his expression, I felt like I'd been hit hard in the back of the head. Even though I'd clearly hurt him, he seemed to be worried the moment he saw my displeased expression. What on earth had I done to him?

배주현.

I find acting difficult now. You will just look at me as Bae Joo-hyun and not my appearance, right?

김태형.

Of course. I don't know why you're having such a hard time, but if the time comes that you can talk to me, feel free to tell me... We're friends, right?

He hesitated for a moment before saying the word "friend," and I, who no longer wanted to be his friend. There was nothing more to worry about. I simply wanted to be happy, and from now on, I'm going to find my own happiness, little by little.

배주현.

Taehyung, do you want to go out with me?