CHAPTER 31
You slowly open your eyes. You moved a little when you felt someone is hugging you and a heavy thing on top of your head.
You frowned and slowly look up. You saw Ren peacefully sleeping. *Omo! So cute.* you thought.
You back into reality and snapped out your thought. You look away and noticed that the Bus that you two were riding on was already passed by your home town.
“Omo!” you gasped as you straightened up that made Ren woke up. He rubbed his eyes and look at you, “Wae?” he asked.
“We’re already here.” you said. Ren turned to the window and gulped. “Uh-oh! STOP!” he shouted as the bus suddenly stopped.
Ren grabbed your hand and dragged you off from the bus. He bowed at the driver before you two could leave the bus.
“Mian. I fell asleep and I didn’t notice the place.” Ren apologized. You shook your head, “It’s okay besides I fell asleep too.” you said.
Ren stared at you with a confuse look. You raised an eyebrow, “Wae?”
He shook his head, “Nothing.” he replied. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever!” with that, you started to walk.
Ren titled his head, *She looks different today.* with that thought, he followed.
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“Welcome back agashi!” the maids greeted you. You flashed them a smile.
“Where’s omma and appa?” you asked. “They called ealier and they said that they have a big project to finish today but they will be back before dinner.” the maid explained.
You nodded in understanding, “Okay.” you turned to Ren, “Let’s start our practice now. Let’s go.” you said and led the way.
“I was wondering at first when you’re gone in our house but I think you make up some things with your parents now.” Ren suddenly spoke.
You nodded, “Yes and everything is alright now.” you replied. “You know what?” Ren started.
“What?” you asked as you continued walking. “You’re nice to me today.” he said as he followed your foot steps.
You stopped and spun around to him. You shot him a glare, “I’m always nice, okay!” you rolled your eyes.
“I don’t think so.” with that, Ren passed by you and entered the practice room. You made a face but also entered.
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“Let’s practice first the solo part.” Ren said. You nodded in agreement.
You and Ren started to dance the solo part. Surprisingly, you did it with no mistake. Correction: you did it perfectly. You’re already improved.
“Woah! You have no mistakes in one go.” Ren commented. You rolled your eyes, “Of course! I’m good in everything.”
Ren rolled his eyes and shook his head, amused.
“I wonder why you still want me to be your partner.” Ren suddenly said as he sat. You titled your head to him, “What?”
“We both know that you don’t like me to be your partner. No, you hate me to be your partner to be exact. But.. why do want to continue this?” he asked as he lowered his head.
You sat next to him and let out a sigh, “I don’t hate you, okay..” you whispered as you looked down.
Ren shifted his gaze to you, “You don’t... hate me?” he asked. You shrugged, “Well.. maybe a little.” you said and stood up, “Let’s practice again.” you said.
Ren smiled and nodded, *Well.. Atleast she don’t hate me very much. Just a little..* he stood up and went beside you.
“Let’s practice the partner part now.” he said. You just nodded.
He reach your hand as you let him touch you. Unkowingly, you felt comfortable with him now.
The body contact started to performed again like you two always do in the practice. Both of you held each other’s hand. His other hand to your waist and yours to his broad shoulder. Both of you moved side by side while looking to each other’s eyes.
As the song ended, you and Ren didn’t let go each other. You study his face as your gaze went down to his soft lips. You gulped but didn’t shrugged.
Just then, an idea suddenly popped on your mind. You secretly smirked to yourself, *I want to tease him. I like to see his reaction again.*
You slowly lean towards him, planning to tease him. Unexpectedly, Ren just stared at you, not even closing his eyes. His eyes were still wide open.
Disappointed, you let out a sigh and was about to lean back when Ren suddenly wrapped a hand at the back og your neck to stopped you.
You froze and stared at him with wide eyes. He lean closer and whispered, “Do you think you can always trick me huh?! Sorry but you’re wrong. If you win, this will be the third time. So.. Why don’t we just do it instead?”
You gulped, “Wha—” before you could ask him, his lips already pressed yours. Your eyes are now widely open because of the sudden action.
CHAPTER 32
That night, you were sitting on your bed as you flat your back on the stand of the bed. You pulled up your knees to your chest and rested your chin to your knees.
You were deeply on your thought about what happened earlier with you and Ren. You touch your lips as you remembered what happen.
:: flashback ::
“Do you think you can always trick me huh?! Sorry but you’re wrong. If you win, this will be the third time. So.. Why don’t we just do it instead?” he whispered to you.
You gulped, “Wha—” before you could ask him, his lips already pressed yours. Your eyes are now widely open because of the sudden action.
You saw him kissing with eyes closed. He bit your lower lip that made you lost your mind and closed your eyes. You decided to kissed him back but when you was about tp respond to the kiss, Ren pulled away.
Still closed eyes, your lips curved upward. Ren smirked and whispered, “Love the taste of my lips huh?!” he finally let you go and left you, dumbfounded.
You slowly open your eyes and see no sight of Ren. You dropped on the floor and lightly touch your lips.
*What’s that? He trick me, didn’t he? And... I was about to respond to the kiss, didn’t I?* you closed your eyes and bit your lower lip.
:: end of flashback ::
You shook your head and burried your face on your pillow. *No!!! He trick me!!! And I almost kiss him back!!! Ahhh!! I don’t know how to face him again after what happened!!!!* you screamed on your head.
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Meanwhile, Ren was lying on his bed. Still on his thought about the kiss.
:: flashback ::
As the song ended, you and Ren didn’t let go each other. You study his face as your gaze went down to his soft lips. You gulped but didn’t shrugged.
Just then, an idea suddenly popped on your mind. You secretly smirked to yourself, *I want to tease him. I like to see his reaction again.*
You slowly lean towards him, planning to tease him. Unexpectedly, Ren just stared at you, not even closing his eyes. His eyes were still wide open.
Disappointed, you let out a sigh and was about to lean back when Ren suddenly wrapped a hand at the back of your neck to stopped you.
You froze and stared at him with wide eyes. He lean closer and whispered, “Do you think you can always trick me huh?! Sorry but you’re wrong. If you win, this will be the third time. So.. Why don’t we just do it instead?”
You gulped, “Wha—” before you could ask him, his lips already pressed yours. Your eyes are now widely open because of the sudden action.
He could feel that you were about to kiss him back so he immediately pulled away to see your reaction.
Expressionless, that was your reaction. A smirked formed on his face and whispered, “Love the taste of my lips huh?!” was all he said and left you, dumbfounded.
As he went out from the practice room, your parents came.
He politely bowed and greeted them. “Are you going home now?” Mrs. Park asked. Ren nodded, “Our practice was already finished and I have to go now.” he excused. Mrs. Park nodded in understanding and let him go.
:: end of flashback ::
Ren touch his lips, *I wonder what will happen if I didn’t broke the kiss..* he thought deeply.
Ren shook his head for himself, *No, what am I thinking. She’s probably want to trick me again that’s why she was about to kiss me back..* he let out a heavy sigh and decided to go to sleep.
CHAPTER 33
You woke up next morning as the sunlight hits you. Your eyes were fluttered open as you sat up and stretched your arms upward.
Just then, your eyes caught your alarm clock. Your eyes widen, “Omo! I’m already late!” you screamed and immediately went to your bathroom.
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“Uh.. Minyoung-ah, come here. Eat your breakfast.” your mom said as you went downstairs.
“Mian omma but I have to go now. I’m already late.” with that said, you darted from the house. Your mom wants to stop you but you were already gone.
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Ren on other hand, woke up late like you. He rushed to his bathroom and take a quick bath.
Unlike your mom, Ren’s mom didn’t stop him on leaving coz she already know that her son was already late.
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You starts your car and drive a little bit fast. As you arrived in front of the school, your face fell. The gate was already closed.
You decided to go out from your car. As you stepped your foot outside the car, you saw a familiar car coming. You frowned.
Just then, the owner of the car came out. You froze. That person is no other than Ren, the boy who stole your first kiss, the boy who has that soft lips that touch yours.
You felt your heart skipped as Ren started to walk towards you. *Omo! What are he trying to do now? Please stop.. Don’t go near me..* you hoped.
Luckily, he didn’t really went to you. You saw him went to the gate to take a peek. You heard him sighed. You just stared at him.
Ren turned around and accidentally met your eyes. You gulped, *Caught!*
Awkward silence filled the atmosphere. Then, Ren cleared his throat that broke the silence. “You’re late too?” he asked.
You cleared your throat also and nodded, “Ne.” you replied.
SILENCE AGAIN !
“Um.. Do you have an idea on how we could go in?” this time, you’re the one who broke the silence. He paused for a while then brightened, “Why don’t.. we climb on the gate?” he suggested.
“Mwo?! Me? Will climb there? are you kidding?!” you gasped in surprise. “It’s only a suggestion. But I’m not forcing you.” he said as he turned around.
“Where are you going?” you asked. “I don’t to skip class so I’m going to climb alone since you don’t want to.” he simply replied as he started to climb up. You run to him, “Wait! Don’t leave me here. I don’t want to skip school too.” you said.
He stopped and look down at you, “So.. You’re going to climb too?” he asked. You bit your lower lip and lowered your head.
“I guess you don’t. I’m going now.” he was about to climb again when you suddenly spoke, “Okay, I’ll climb.” you forcely said.
Ren stopped again and immediately went back down to you. He bent down, offering his back for you. “Come on, use my back for you to climb easily.” he said under his breath.
You stared at his back and just stand there. Ren turned to you, “Palli! Or the guard will caught us!” he reminded.
You quickly noddedand climb to his back for the support. As your feet were already flat on the gate’s steel, you heard a voice shouted. “Yah! What are you two doing there!”
Your eyes widen when you saw the guard inside the school running towards the gate. Ren’s eyes also wide open.
Ren straightened up and look up at you in panic. “Jump!” you heard him said. “Eh?!” you gasped as you looked down at him. His arms were positioned to caught you.
“Palli! Jump!” he said in a hurry. You bit your lower lip and closed your eyes before you could jump.
Luckily, Ren fully caught you. You slowly open your eyes. You gulped when you noticed his face was just a centimeter near from yours.
You stared at his eyes as he stared back. Your gaze suddenly went down to his red lips, the lips that already touch yours.
Suddenly, “Yah! You two!” you heard the guard’s voice again. You and Ren straightened up and looked at the guard. The guard was currently opening the gate. You and Ren look at each other. Without thinking, Ren quickly grabbed your hand and started to run.
“Yah! Students! Stop!” you heard the guard shouted but all you did was running with Ren.
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“We almost caught!” Ren whispered under his breath as both of you stopped at the back of the school.
All you just did was panting. Just then, a thing caught your eyes. “Wait! Is that a gate?” you asked. Ren followed your gaze and nodded. “Woah! I don’t even know that our school has a gate on the back.” he said.
He stood up. You looked up at him, confused. He turned to you, “Let’s go inside.” he said. “Mwo?!” you gasped.
“Come on, the class was still going. We can still catch it up!” he snapped. You nodded and stood up. Ren started to walk as you followed behind. The gate wasn’t locked so you and Ren freely entered the school.
As both of you was already in, you saw a familiar figure. You gulped, “Ren..” you whispered as your eyes widen. Ren followed your gaze and saw the guard earlier. “I’m right! You two will used the back gate.” the guard said as he walks towards the two of you.
“Omo! We’re caught now.” before the guard could walk near to the two of you, Ren grabbed your hand once again and started to run to the direction of the classroom.
Ren immediately open the classroom’s door that made your classmates startled even your teacher.
Your teacher crossed his arms and eyed the two of you, “Why are you two late today?” then she noticed the both of your and Ren’s hand holding each other. “Early date hmm?” she said eyeing your hands and Ren’s.
Your classmate starting whispering. You look at your friends, they’re also staring at your and Ren’s holding hands. You could see a puzzled look on their faces.
You quickly removed your hand from Ren, “No. We’re not dating!” you snapped.
Your teacher raised an eyebrow, “Since you two are late, I’ll give you two a detention. Meet me after class. Take your seats now.” she ordered.
*Aish!* you hissed to yourself as you headed to you seat. Ren take another glance at you before he could headed to his seat.
CHAPTER 34
“Class dismissed.” your teacher announced.
With that, your friends went up to you. They gave you a look. You raised an eyebrow, “Wae?” you asked.
“Are you dating Ren huh?” Minhyun asked. You gasped, “Mwo?!”
Minhyun rolled his eyes then pointed at you, “You and Ren arrived here together. So.. Tell us! Are you dating Ren?” he asked.
You let out a sigh, “I already stated the answer of your question in the whole class earlier.” you replied.
“Is that really true?” JR asked. You nodded, “Yeah! We’re not dating, okay. I’ll never date the person I hate the most!” you stated.
Just then, your eyes caught Ren hearing your words. You gulped. “Ren..” you whispered.
“Seonsaengnim need us now for our detention.” was all he said an left.
You bit your lower lip then look to your friends, “I need to go now. Annyeong oppas!” without waiting them to say something, you already left and followed Ren.
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“So.. You two, I assigned you to clean the director’s office. Be careful of all important papers there, araseo?” your teacher said.
Both you and Ren nodded, “Dae!”
Satisfied, your teacher left you and Ren alone. Silence filled the atmosphere.
“Um..” you started but he cut you off, “Let’s go to director’s office now. I’ll need to go home early.” he said the left.
You pouted, “He didn’t even let me finish my sentence.” you mumbled to yourself.
*But I wonder why he need to go home early.* with that thought, you followed Ren.
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“You do the papers, I’ll take care of the floor.” he said. You just nodded and do what he said.
You were working on the papers and placed it on the right place. Ren on the other hand was mapping the floor.
Hour later, you and Ren finished the detention silently.
Ren was about to leave when you suddenly spoke, “Yah! What happen to you?!” you asked.
He stopped and turned to you, “Mwo?!”
You crossed your arms across your chest and look at him with a serious face, “Don’t you remember? We need to practice today.” you snapped.
“No, not today. I need to be home early.” he said and was about to leave again but you spoke once more, “After stoling my first kiss yesterday, you’re just ignoring me like this huh?!” you gasped that made you covered you mouth when you realized your words.
*Oops! Shit! What did I just said!* you mentally scolded yourself. Ren spun around and walk to you. You gulped, *Omo! Please stop!* you started screaming on your mind.
Ren stop in front of you. You automatically looked up and gulped. “So I’m your first kiss huh?” he smirked as he make another step forward.
You stepped backward but Ren keep walking closer to you. You too, you continued stepping backward until your back pressed the wall. “Omo!” you suddenly gasped.
“You’re trapped with me now.” he whispered. Ren started to lean his face closer to you.
“W-What are you d-doing?” you managed to ask. “What do you think?” he whispered once more.
You look straightly to his eyes, “A-Are you going to... k-kiss me?” you asked nervously.
Ren pressed his palm to the wall next to your face before he said, “What if I kiss you?”
CHAPTER 35
“What if I kiss you?” Ren whispered. You froze.
Ren slowly lean closer to you. You stayed still. In just an inch away from each other, your eyelids suddenly dropped as you titled your head getting ready for his lips to touch yours.
Instead of kissing you, Ren lean closer to your ear and whispered. “Sorry girl but I won’t give you another kiss.” he smirked at you then left.
Your eyes popped open only to see Ren leaving. Your legs started to get weak as you bit your lip. *He tricked me..* was all on your mind.
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“I’m home.” you said tiredly as you arrived on your house. “Uh.. Minyoung-ah, you’re finally here. Go and change your clothes. Wear the dress we bought last time.” your mom said.
You stopped halfway and turned to your mom, “Eh? Dress? Why would I wear that?” you asked in confusion.
“Mrs. Choi called just now and she’s inviting us.” she replied. You frowned, “Inviting us? For what?” you asked once again in confusion. “Don’t you know today is Ren’s birthday?” your mom asked, raising an eyebrow.
Your eyes widen, “Today is Ren’s birthday?” you gasped. Your mom nodded, “Yes so go and change now. They are waiting for us. I’ll go change too.” she was about to go to her room but you suddenly spoke, “I don’t want to go.” you blurted as you remembered what happen to you and Ren earlier at the director’s office.
Your mom stopped on it and turned to you, “Mwo?” You lowered your head and started playing with your fingers, “I’m not going there.” you said and was about to leave your mom but she run to you that made you stopped.
“Omma, I already said I’m not going. Please let me rest to my room now.” you passed by her but she won’t give up so easily.
Your mom grabbed yoir hand and dragged you to your room. She search for the dress she bought to you last time and throw it to you. She then pushed you to your bathroom, “Wear that, araseo. We’ll going to Ren’s birthday party whether you like it or not! Palli!” with that, she closed the door and started giggling.
You pouted inside the bathroom, “Aish!” you hissed to yourself. Without a choice, you changed your school uniform to the dress that your mom gave to you.
Minutes later, you went out pouting. “Aigoo! You look so pretty in your dress. But what with that face? Smile, will you?” your mom hissed.
You pouted even more. Your mom walks to you and dragged you in front of the mirror and make you sat on the chair in front. “Look at yourself. You’re so pretty but you will be more beautiful if you smile and I put some make-up to you.” you mom said as she reach the make-up.
“Omma, I’m already tired. Please let me stay here.” you said. Your mom ignored you ans started to put some make-up to your face. You let out a sigh, gave up.
After the make-up session, your mom make herself busy on your hair. “Woah! You look georgious Minyoung-ah! I guess you’re ready for the party now. Wait here, I’ll changed my clothes.” with that she left.
After your mom disappeared from your sight, you faced the mirror and stared to yourself. You admitted, what your mom said is true. You look georgious today but it doesn’t matter since you do not know how to face Ren after what happen at school.
*Eottokhae?* you asked yourself.
Just then, your mom came back. “I’m ready! Come on, let’s go now Minyoung-ah.” she beamed.
You look at her through the mirror then lowered your head, “Omma, I don’t really want to go.” you muttered.
Your mom walks to you, “Sorry honey but you’ll go with me whether you like it or now. So stand up now and we’ll leave.”
You stayed still, lowering your head. Your mom grabbed your hand and dragged you out of the house. You shrugged many times but failed. Without any other choice, you granted her will and go with her to Choi’s mansion.
CHAPTER 36
Your mom rang the bell as both of you arrived at Choi’s mansion.
Just then, tge door slowly open and you saw Mrs. Choi popped in front of you. She was smiling at you, “Omo! Minyoung-ah, you’re so pretty today.” she commented.
You bowed and give her a small smile, “Gomawo.” you thanked.
“Come in.” she welcomed you an your mom as both you and your mom entered their house.
As the time you stepped inside, the first one you saw was Ren. You met eyes with him.
Ren gulped, “Minyoung?” he was surprised by your sudden appearance. You remained silent and look away as you remembered that he just tricked you earlier.
Your mom elbowed you, “Yah! Go and greet him. It’s his birthday today remember?” she whispered.
You looked up at your mom then to Ren. He was staring at you. You bit your lower lip and slowly stepped forward to him. “Saengil chukhahae..” you whispered.
Ren raised an eyebrow, “Eh?” he pretended that he didn’t hear what you say.
You look at him and repeated, “Saengil chukhahae..” “What? Pardon. I can’t hear it.” he teased.
You narrowed your eyes to him, “I said happy birthday! Happy now?” you said a bit loud for him to hear.
Ren chuckled, “Gomawo.” he smiled. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever!” you was about to go back to your mom when you heard him spoke, “You look pretty tonight and I’m happy that you’re here.”
You stopped and spun around to face him but he’s already talking to the other guests.
You frowned as you turned around again, *What did he just said? I’m pretty and he’s happy that I’m here?* you wondered as a smile went up to your face.
Your mom walked to you, “Minyoung-ah!” she called. You snapped out your thought and gasped.
“Why are you smiling? Is it because of Ren?” she asked. You quickly shook your head, “No, it’s not him.” you snapped.
Your mom chuckled, “I was just asking..” she muttered. You pouted, “Aish! Omma, can we just go back home now?” you asked.
“We’re just get here and you already want to go home? No! Come on, Let’s eat.” he grabbed you and dragged you to the direction of the foods.
As you and your mom were getting some foods, Mrs. Choi went up to you. “Hello Minyoung-ah! Are you enjoying the party?” she asked.
You just fake a smile and nodded. “Uh wait! Where’s Ren?” she look around and saw Ren talking to his friends. Mrs. Choi shook her head, “Aish! He just let you alone here.” she whispered.
“No, I’m not. My mom is here anyways.” you said. “But you’re his guest so he need to approach you.” Mrs. snapped.
“It’s okay. It’s his birthday anyways so he can do what he want.” you said looking at Ren’s direction. For some reason, you felt disappointed that he didn’t approach you.
“Are you really okay? Coz I think you’re not.” you mom suddenly spoke. You turned to her, “Omma.. I’m alright okay.” you said.
Your mom and Mrs. Choi look at each other as you started to get a food.
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Hours had passed, all the guests were already left except you and your mom. You were nagging her to go home but she just shrugged and ignored you. All you just did was pouted.
Suddenly, a heavy rain came. You take a glance at the window, *Oh no.*
You went to your mom, “Omma.. It’s already raining. Let’s go home now.” you said. Your mom turned to face the window and saw the heavy rain.
“I won’t let you go home with a heavy rain. Just stay here for tonight.”Mrs. Choi snapped. Your eyes widen, “Mwo?” you shool your head while waving your hand, “Ani. We’ll just go home now. Right omma?” you turned to your mom.
Your mom tapped her chin to think for a while. Then, “I think Mrs. Choi was right. We can’t go home with the heavy rain.” she replied.
“But what about appa?” you excused. “He’s not going home today so it doesn’t matter.” your mom snapped.
You bit your lower lip and decided to shut up. Without a choice, you nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Choi smiled, “Okay then. Your mom will use one of our guest rooms nd you will use the other.” she beamed. You just fake a smile.
Mrs. Choi turned to Ren who is listening to the conversation. Ren gulped. Mrs. Choi smiled, “Ren, why don’t you walk her to the guest room?” she asked.
Your eyes widen as you quickly shook your head, “No, omma. I can walk by myself. I already know the guest room anyways.” you snapped.
Mrs. Choi shook her head, “No. Your mom the one who will use it. You’re going to use the other room.” she turned to Ren again, “Son, go and take her there.” she commanded.
Ren nodded as he led the way. Without a choice, you followed.
Your mom and Mrs. Choi exchanged glances with a suspicious smile but you didn’t notice it since they’re behind you and Ren.
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As you and Ren entered the guest room. The door make a loud bang. You and Ren spun around only to see the door closed.
Just then, both of you heard someone locked the door. Your eyes widen as both you and Ren rushed to the door.
“OMMA!!”
CHAPTER 37
“OMMA!” both of you and Ren shoited at the same time.
Then, you heard a giggle sounds behind the door. “Mian daughter but you need to be alone with Ren.” you heard your mom voiced out.
“Omma! Open the door now!” you screamed. “Omma, I know you’re also there. Please open the door!” Ren shouted.
“Sorry son but I can’t do that. Bye son, enjoy!” Mrs. Choi said. “You too daughter, enjoy!” your mom said. Just then, you heard their foot steps going away from the room.
“Aish! I can’t believe mom do this to me.” you hissed then shot Ren a look. Ren raised an eyebrow, “Wae?” he asked.
You crossed your arms across your chest and narrowed your eyes to him, “Are you just going to stand there?! Do something, will you?!” you hissed.
He shook his head, “I can’t do something with this matter.” he replied.
“Mwo?! Don’t you have a key for this room?” you asked. He shook his head once again, “I haven’t.”
“What?! Aish!” you hissed. “What are we going to do now?” you asked him as you turned to look at him.
“Sleep. What would be?” he simply replied as he walk to the mini dress room inside the guest room. You raised an eyebrow, “Mwo?! Are you kidding?” you asked, irritated.
“No.” was his reply as he went back. He wad holding a girl clothes. “Here.” he handed it to you.
You titled your head, “What’s that?!” you asked in confusion. “Wear this. You can’t go to bed with that dress.” he said.
“Are we really going to sleep here together?” you asked. “We don’t have any other choice but to deal with it. So take this and change now.” he replied.
You pouted and took the clothes from him. Without a choice, you change your dress into comfortable clothes.
After that, you went back to Ren. You saw him lying on the floor. You walked to him, “What are you doing there?” you asked.
“To sleep.” he said. “Don’t you want to sleep in bed?” you asked again.
“Of course I do but you’re going to sleep here, don’t you?” he said. You nodded, “Yes, of course and you’re right! Just sleep there. It’s your mom’s plan anyways.” you said and hopped to bed.
He sat up and looked at you, “Not only my mom. Yours too.” he snapped. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever!” you said before you laid flat on the bed.
Ren grabbed his pillow and jump on the bed as he lightly pushed you aside to have a space next to you.
You frowned, “Yah! What are you doing here?!” you sat up. “It’s our guest room so I can sleep here, didn’t I?” he raised an eyebrow.
You made a face, “Sheez! Go back on the floor now! We can’t sleep here together!” you yelled as you tried to push him off the bed but failed.
“Today is my birthday. Can you jist let me sleep on the bed? I want to sleep here. You didn’t even give me a gift so let just considered this as your gift for me.” he said.
“Gift? I didn’t even want to go here then you’re expecting a gift for me?” you snapped. “If you don’t want to sleep in bed with me, go and sleep on the floor.” he said and closed his eyes.
The idea of sleeping on the floor make you more pissed. You made a face and without a choice, you laid back on the bed and face the other side, not wanting to see the face of Ren.
Silence finally filled the room.
Minutes later, your eyes were still wide open. “Ren..” you whispered. There’s no response.
“Ren? Are you still awake?” you asked again. No response.
*Aish! Why am I calling him? He must be sleeping now. I should sleep now too.* you then decided to close your eyes.
As your eyelids dropped, a heavy thing suddenly wrapped on your waist. Your eyes wide open and slowly looked down to your waist only to see Ren’s arm.
Your eyes widen even more as you quickly turned around only to see Ren sleeping face. His face was so peaceful. You paused and stared to his sleeping face as Ren’s arm still on your waist. You just let him, not wanting to disturb his peaceful sleep.
You study his face for a moment before whispering, “Happy birthday Ren. Mian if I haven’t any gift for you..”
“It’s okay..”
CHAPTER 38
“It’s okay..” you heard him responded.
You froze, surrised by the sudden response. You were shocked that he’s awake despite of close eyes.
Just then, Ren slowly open his eyes and stared at you. You stared back, your body was still froze. You want to move but couldn’t.
“It’s okay if you don’t have any gift for me. As long as you’re here with me in my birthday, it’s already enough.” he whispered.
“W-What are you trying t-to say?” you manage to say as you look away. You shrugged and tried to get off from his embrace but he held you tightly ans pulled you closer to him.
“Yah! Let me go.” you said calmly, can’t let yourself to raise your voice. Ren gaze straightly to your eyes, “Let’s stay like this just for tonight.” he said.
“Yah! What’s happening to you? Just let me go, okay..” you rolled your eyes, a bit irritated.
“Minyoung-ah..” he snapped. You looked up and raised an eyebrow. “Do you really hate me that much?” he asked in a serious tone.
“Yes.” you simply replied. He paused. “Can you just let me go now?” you asked in annoyance.
“Minyoung-ah..” he whispered once more. You titled your head to face him. “I like you..” he continued.
You froze for the second time. *Did he just confessing to me right now?*
You open your mouth to speak but no words want to came out from your mouth.
“Even though you hate me, I still like you. I really like you Minyoung-ah..” he whispered again.
You decided to remained silent and stared at him. He stared back as he study your face. You were expressionless, not knowing how to react.
Ren stared deeply to your eyes before hugging you tightly closer to him. Your eyes widen in shocked as your cheek was now pressing to his chest.
Ren’s chin was rested on top of your head, still hugging you tightly. In the hug, you could feel his heartbeat accelerated.
*Did he really like me that much?* you asked yourself.
“Ren..” you whispered. “Please let me hug you tonight like this. Just tonight, please grant my wish.” you heard him said.
With that, you didn’t shrug anymore and let him hug you as he wish. But for some reason, you felt warm and safe by his arms.
Minutes later, Ren fall asleep as you followed.
CHAPTER 39
Next day, Mrs. Choi and your mom woke up early.
“Are they still asleep?” your mom asked Mrs. Choi. “Yeah, I guess.” Mrs. Choi replied.
“Why don’t we check them?” your mom suggested. “I would like to.” Mrs. Choi replied.
With that, your mom and Mrs. Choi went to the guest room that you and Ren was in.
Mrs. Choi carefully twisted the door as they reach the room and slowly took a peek inside. She silently gasped as she saw you and Ren peacefully sleeping while hugging each other.
“Wae? What’s happening inside?” your mom asked. Mrs. Choi turned to her and pressed her pointed finger in her lips, “Shhh! They’re still sleeping. How cute!” Mrs. Choi giggled.
Your mom grew interested, “I want to see.” she whispered. Mrs. Choi nodded and let her take a peek inside.
“Omo! They’re so cute together.” your mom commented as she silently closed the door, not wanting to wake you two up.
“Come on, let’s eat first. Just let them sleep some more.” Mrs. Choi said to your mom as your mom nodded in agreement.
With that, your mom and Mrs. Choi went back to the dining area to have a breakfast.
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As the time that Mrs. Choi and your mom left, you slowly open your eyes. Your vision was still blured but you could still see a figure in front of you.
You blinked once and suddenly gasped seeing Ren’s face right in front of your face. Your gaze went down and noticed that he was hugging and so did you.
You immediately removed your arms from him and gaze back to hi sleeping face.
You admired his face, *Even when you’re sleeping, you’re still pretty. So peaceful..* you thought.
You gaze down and again as you tried to removed his arms from your waist but whenever you removed it, it always went back to your waist and hugged you again.
You tried once more as you lightly pushed him but this time, he hugged you tightly closer to him.
Your eyes widen in surprised. You looked up at him but his expression won’t change. Still peacefully sleeping face.
You narrowed your eyes to him, “You’re already awake, aren’t you?!” you hissed. No response.
You frowned and pushed him again to escape by his hug but failed. This time, he spoke. “Don’t move. Let me hug you for a minute.” he whispered.
You stopped shrugging and looked up at hima again. His eyes were still closed.
“Yah! You already hug me whole night so let me go now!” you hissed. He didn’t replied and just hug you more tight.
No choice, you gave in. “Okay. Just for a minute.” you whispered back as you let him hug you.
“Gomawo.” you heard him said. You looked up and this time, his eyes were fluttered open. He look at you straightly in the eyes, “Thanks for letting me hug you even though it’s not what you wanted.” he whispered once more.
You keep silent and just stared back, *I don’t know if this is what I wanted or not..*
Silence filled the room as you and Ren didn’t broke the staring scene. “A minute is already over. Gomawo Minyoing-ah..” Ren broke the silence as he finally let you go.
“Uh-oh..” for some reason, you felt disappointed. For some reason, you wanted him to hug you forever, to be in his arms forever.
Ren sat up and get off from the bed. He walked to the door and checked it if it’s already unlock. Ren turned to you, “It’s already unlocked. Come on, let’s get out of here.” he said.
“Uh-oh..” you nodded as you get off from the bed.
With that, Ren went out as you followed.
CHAPTER 40
You and Ren not bothered to go to school since today was holiday.
“Oh! You two finally awake.” Mrs. Choi said as both you and Ren went to the dining area.
“Uh-oh..” you just nodded and take the seat next to your mom. Ren give his mom a nod before he sat next to her.
Both you and Ren resfuses each other’s eyes and just started to eat. Mrs. Choi and your mom glance at each other.
“Is there something happen with you two last night?” your mom started. Both you and Ren choke by the sudden question.
Your mom handed you a glass of water and so did Mrs. Choi to Ren. Both you and Ren took and drink it.
“I guess there’s really something happen to the two of you last night hmm..” Mrs. Choi crossed her arms across her chest as she raised and eyebrow to the two of you.
Your mom grew excited, “Are we expecting for a baby now?” she giggled. “Omma!” you hissed as Ren gulped.
“Um.. We didn’t doa nothing last night. We just sleep on the same bed but believe me, nothing’s happen between me and Minyoung.” Ren explained. You nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Choi and your mom looked at each other. They chuckled, “No need to explain. We both know that nothing’s happen.” Mrs. Choi said. “And I was just joking on what I have said earlier. Don’t take it seriously..” your mom added.
You and Ren look at each other but quickly looked away.
“Let’s continue our food so we can go back home after.” your mom said. You nodded as you continued your food.
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“We’ll go ahead now. Thanks for letting us to stay here last night.” your mom said. Mrs. Choi shook her head, “It’s nothing. No need to thank me.” she said.
“Still, thank you.” your mom replied. Mrs. Choi nodded. “Oh! Aren’s you two partners for the school presentation for next week?” Mrs. Choi ask you and Ren.
You and Ren look at each other before nodded. “You two only have a week to practice so why don’t you go with them?” Mrs. Choi suggested to Ren.
“Eh?!” he gasped aa your eyes widen. You still haven’t get over on what just happened last night yet you two need to be alone for practice again.
“Aish! Just go!” Mrs. Choi pushed Ren to you that made you lost your balance but Ren caught you in time. “Ow!” you gasped as you hold back to his arms.
You and Ren stared to each other because of the sudden scene. “Gwenchana Minyoung-ah?” Mrs. Choi rushed to you.
With that, Ren straightened you up. “Mianhe.” he whispered. You shook your head, “It’s not your fault.” you whispered back.
“Uh.. Minyoung mianhe. I didn’t mean to do that on purpose.” Mrs. Choi apologize once more. You shook your head again, “It’s okay. I’m not hurt anyways.” you replied.
“So.. Can we go now? And Ren, are you going with us?” your mom snapped. Ren open his mouth to respond but Mrs. Choi cut him off to answer for him, “Yes, he’s going with the two of you.”
“Okay then. Let’s go now Minyoung and Ren.” your mom called. You just nodded and walks to her. No choice, aren let out a heavy sigh and followed you and your mom.
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“Go and practice now. I’ll bring foods there later.” you mom said as she pushed you two to the practice room.
Both you and Ren entered the practice room silently, no one dare to speak.
Ren cleared his throat that made broke the silence, “Shall we start now?” he asked.
“Uh-oh..” you nodded. “Let’s focus on the body contact part. We always failed doing that part so I think we need to focus on it.” he explained.
“No need to explain. I understand.” you said. Ren nodded, “Right.”
You and Ren face each other. Ren slowly took your hand as his other handreach your waist and hold it genrly. You then slowly place one of your hand to his shoulder.
As the song started, both you and Ren moved. He look at you in the eyes as you also did but failed and ended up refusing his eyes. Not just only that, you also failed on the steps. You stepped your foot to his many times.
“Uh.. Mianhe.” you keep saying. Just then, Ren stopped that made you stopped too.
“If you can’t focys because if what I said to you last night, I’m sorry. I didn’t plan to confess my feelings for you last night but I couldn’t help. My heart was like a bomb that want to explode every time you’re near me. I just like you so much.” he said.
You stunned by his words. “You really did confessed to me last night?” you asked. He raised an eyebrow, “You think I was joking?” he asked back.
You looked away and lightly pushed him, “I don’t think I can continue this.” you whispered. “Eh?” he gasped.
“I don’t to want to do this anymore. Go home now. I’m tired.” you said. “No.” he snapped.
You looked up at him, “What?” you raised an eyebrow. Ren look starightly to your eyes. You could see a pain in his gaze.
Ren slowly made his way to you. You stepped one backward. He keep walking nearer and nearer to you as you continue stepped backward until your back touch the cold wall.
With that, Ren was now in front of you. “This is my only way to be with you and you want to stop this? I like you Minyoung even though you hate me. I like you a lot.” he whispered then you saw a tear slipped down to his cheek.
You started to feel guilty seeing his teary eyes. “Ren..” you whispered.
Just then, you realized that his lips was already pressing yours. Your eyes automatically closed.
Seconds later, Ren was about to broke the kiss when you quickly grabbed his collar and pulled him closer to you, not wanting to break the kiss.
Ren’s eyes widen but he saw you with close eyes. He then close his eyes and kissed you again. This time, he kissed you passionately.
Both you and Ren shared a pssionate kiss together in almost 3 minutes.
Just then, you and Ren slowly pulled away panting as you let go his collar and dropped your arms to your both side, lowering your head.
“Why did you do that?” Ren asked. You slowly shook your head, “Molla!” you whispered as you continously shooking your head.
“Mianhe.” you whispered once more as you pushed him aside and was about to leave the practice room when Ren caught your arm. He pulled you back for a hug.
You froze with wide eyes. You started to shrug until you heard a question from him that made you stopped.
“Tell me, Neo..
...Joahe?”
You slowly open your eyes. You moved a little when you felt someone is hugging you and a heavy thing on top of your head.
You frowned and slowly look up. You saw Ren peacefully sleeping. *Omo! So cute.* you thought.
You back into reality and snapped out your thought. You look away and noticed that the Bus that you two were riding on was already passed by your home town.
“Omo!” you gasped as you straightened up that made Ren woke up. He rubbed his eyes and look at you, “Wae?” he asked.
“We’re already here.” you said. Ren turned to the window and gulped. “Uh-oh! STOP!” he shouted as the bus suddenly stopped.
Ren grabbed your hand and dragged you off from the bus. He bowed at the driver before you two could leave the bus.
“Mian. I fell asleep and I didn’t notice the place.” Ren apologized. You shook your head, “It’s okay besides I fell asleep too.” you said.
Ren stared at you with a confuse look. You raised an eyebrow, “Wae?”
He shook his head, “Nothing.” he replied. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever!” with that, you started to walk.
Ren titled his head, *She looks different today.* with that thought, he followed.
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“Welcome back agashi!” the maids greeted you. You flashed them a smile.
“Where’s omma and appa?” you asked. “They called ealier and they said that they have a big project to finish today but they will be back before dinner.” the maid explained.
You nodded in understanding, “Okay.” you turned to Ren, “Let’s start our practice now. Let’s go.” you said and led the way.
“I was wondering at first when you’re gone in our house but I think you make up some things with your parents now.” Ren suddenly spoke.
You nodded, “Yes and everything is alright now.” you replied. “You know what?” Ren started.
“What?” you asked as you continued walking. “You’re nice to me today.” he said as he followed your foot steps.
You stopped and spun around to him. You shot him a glare, “I’m always nice, okay!” you rolled your eyes.
“I don’t think so.” with that, Ren passed by you and entered the practice room. You made a face but also entered.
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“Let’s practice first the solo part.” Ren said. You nodded in agreement.
You and Ren started to dance the solo part. Surprisingly, you did it with no mistake. Correction: you did it perfectly. You’re already improved.
“Woah! You have no mistakes in one go.” Ren commented. You rolled your eyes, “Of course! I’m good in everything.”
Ren rolled his eyes and shook his head, amused.
“I wonder why you still want me to be your partner.” Ren suddenly said as he sat. You titled your head to him, “What?”
“We both know that you don’t like me to be your partner. No, you hate me to be your partner to be exact. But.. why do want to continue this?” he asked as he lowered his head.
You sat next to him and let out a sigh, “I don’t hate you, okay..” you whispered as you looked down.
Ren shifted his gaze to you, “You don’t... hate me?” he asked. You shrugged, “Well.. maybe a little.” you said and stood up, “Let’s practice again.” you said.
Ren smiled and nodded, *Well.. Atleast she don’t hate me very much. Just a little..* he stood up and went beside you.
“Let’s practice the partner part now.” he said. You just nodded.
He reach your hand as you let him touch you. Unkowingly, you felt comfortable with him now.
The body contact started to performed again like you two always do in the practice. Both of you held each other’s hand. His other hand to your waist and yours to his broad shoulder. Both of you moved side by side while looking to each other’s eyes.
As the song ended, you and Ren didn’t let go each other. You study his face as your gaze went down to his soft lips. You gulped but didn’t shrugged.
Just then, an idea suddenly popped on your mind. You secretly smirked to yourself, *I want to tease him. I like to see his reaction again.*
You slowly lean towards him, planning to tease him. Unexpectedly, Ren just stared at you, not even closing his eyes. His eyes were still wide open.
Disappointed, you let out a sigh and was about to lean back when Ren suddenly wrapped a hand at the back og your neck to stopped you.
You froze and stared at him with wide eyes. He lean closer and whispered, “Do you think you can always trick me huh?! Sorry but you’re wrong. If you win, this will be the third time. So.. Why don’t we just do it instead?”
You gulped, “Wha—” before you could ask him, his lips already pressed yours. Your eyes are now widely open because of the sudden action.
CHAPTER 32
That night, you were sitting on your bed as you flat your back on the stand of the bed. You pulled up your knees to your chest and rested your chin to your knees.
You were deeply on your thought about what happened earlier with you and Ren. You touch your lips as you remembered what happen.
:: flashback ::
“Do you think you can always trick me huh?! Sorry but you’re wrong. If you win, this will be the third time. So.. Why don’t we just do it instead?” he whispered to you.
You gulped, “Wha—” before you could ask him, his lips already pressed yours. Your eyes are now widely open because of the sudden action.
You saw him kissing with eyes closed. He bit your lower lip that made you lost your mind and closed your eyes. You decided to kissed him back but when you was about tp respond to the kiss, Ren pulled away.
Still closed eyes, your lips curved upward. Ren smirked and whispered, “Love the taste of my lips huh?!” he finally let you go and left you, dumbfounded.
You slowly open your eyes and see no sight of Ren. You dropped on the floor and lightly touch your lips.
*What’s that? He trick me, didn’t he? And... I was about to respond to the kiss, didn’t I?* you closed your eyes and bit your lower lip.
:: end of flashback ::
You shook your head and burried your face on your pillow. *No!!! He trick me!!! And I almost kiss him back!!! Ahhh!! I don’t know how to face him again after what happened!!!!* you screamed on your head.
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Meanwhile, Ren was lying on his bed. Still on his thought about the kiss.
:: flashback ::
As the song ended, you and Ren didn’t let go each other. You study his face as your gaze went down to his soft lips. You gulped but didn’t shrugged.
Just then, an idea suddenly popped on your mind. You secretly smirked to yourself, *I want to tease him. I like to see his reaction again.*
You slowly lean towards him, planning to tease him. Unexpectedly, Ren just stared at you, not even closing his eyes. His eyes were still wide open.
Disappointed, you let out a sigh and was about to lean back when Ren suddenly wrapped a hand at the back of your neck to stopped you.
You froze and stared at him with wide eyes. He lean closer and whispered, “Do you think you can always trick me huh?! Sorry but you’re wrong. If you win, this will be the third time. So.. Why don’t we just do it instead?”
You gulped, “Wha—” before you could ask him, his lips already pressed yours. Your eyes are now widely open because of the sudden action.
He could feel that you were about to kiss him back so he immediately pulled away to see your reaction.
Expressionless, that was your reaction. A smirked formed on his face and whispered, “Love the taste of my lips huh?!” was all he said and left you, dumbfounded.
As he went out from the practice room, your parents came.
He politely bowed and greeted them. “Are you going home now?” Mrs. Park asked. Ren nodded, “Our practice was already finished and I have to go now.” he excused. Mrs. Park nodded in understanding and let him go.
:: end of flashback ::
Ren touch his lips, *I wonder what will happen if I didn’t broke the kiss..* he thought deeply.
Ren shook his head for himself, *No, what am I thinking. She’s probably want to trick me again that’s why she was about to kiss me back..* he let out a heavy sigh and decided to go to sleep.
CHAPTER 33
You woke up next morning as the sunlight hits you. Your eyes were fluttered open as you sat up and stretched your arms upward.
Just then, your eyes caught your alarm clock. Your eyes widen, “Omo! I’m already late!” you screamed and immediately went to your bathroom.
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“Uh.. Minyoung-ah, come here. Eat your breakfast.” your mom said as you went downstairs.
“Mian omma but I have to go now. I’m already late.” with that said, you darted from the house. Your mom wants to stop you but you were already gone.
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Ren on other hand, woke up late like you. He rushed to his bathroom and take a quick bath.
Unlike your mom, Ren’s mom didn’t stop him on leaving coz she already know that her son was already late.
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You starts your car and drive a little bit fast. As you arrived in front of the school, your face fell. The gate was already closed.
You decided to go out from your car. As you stepped your foot outside the car, you saw a familiar car coming. You frowned.
Just then, the owner of the car came out. You froze. That person is no other than Ren, the boy who stole your first kiss, the boy who has that soft lips that touch yours.
You felt your heart skipped as Ren started to walk towards you. *Omo! What are he trying to do now? Please stop.. Don’t go near me..* you hoped.
Luckily, he didn’t really went to you. You saw him went to the gate to take a peek. You heard him sighed. You just stared at him.
Ren turned around and accidentally met your eyes. You gulped, *Caught!*
Awkward silence filled the atmosphere. Then, Ren cleared his throat that broke the silence. “You’re late too?” he asked.
You cleared your throat also and nodded, “Ne.” you replied.
SILENCE AGAIN !
“Um.. Do you have an idea on how we could go in?” this time, you’re the one who broke the silence. He paused for a while then brightened, “Why don’t.. we climb on the gate?” he suggested.
“Mwo?! Me? Will climb there? are you kidding?!” you gasped in surprise. “It’s only a suggestion. But I’m not forcing you.” he said as he turned around.
“Where are you going?” you asked. “I don’t to skip class so I’m going to climb alone since you don’t want to.” he simply replied as he started to climb up. You run to him, “Wait! Don’t leave me here. I don’t want to skip school too.” you said.
He stopped and look down at you, “So.. You’re going to climb too?” he asked. You bit your lower lip and lowered your head.
“I guess you don’t. I’m going now.” he was about to climb again when you suddenly spoke, “Okay, I’ll climb.” you forcely said.
Ren stopped again and immediately went back down to you. He bent down, offering his back for you. “Come on, use my back for you to climb easily.” he said under his breath.
You stared at his back and just stand there. Ren turned to you, “Palli! Or the guard will caught us!” he reminded.
You quickly noddedand climb to his back for the support. As your feet were already flat on the gate’s steel, you heard a voice shouted. “Yah! What are you two doing there!”
Your eyes widen when you saw the guard inside the school running towards the gate. Ren’s eyes also wide open.
Ren straightened up and look up at you in panic. “Jump!” you heard him said. “Eh?!” you gasped as you looked down at him. His arms were positioned to caught you.
“Palli! Jump!” he said in a hurry. You bit your lower lip and closed your eyes before you could jump.
Luckily, Ren fully caught you. You slowly open your eyes. You gulped when you noticed his face was just a centimeter near from yours.
You stared at his eyes as he stared back. Your gaze suddenly went down to his red lips, the lips that already touch yours.
Suddenly, “Yah! You two!” you heard the guard’s voice again. You and Ren straightened up and looked at the guard. The guard was currently opening the gate. You and Ren look at each other. Without thinking, Ren quickly grabbed your hand and started to run.
“Yah! Students! Stop!” you heard the guard shouted but all you did was running with Ren.
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“We almost caught!” Ren whispered under his breath as both of you stopped at the back of the school.
All you just did was panting. Just then, a thing caught your eyes. “Wait! Is that a gate?” you asked. Ren followed your gaze and nodded. “Woah! I don’t even know that our school has a gate on the back.” he said.
He stood up. You looked up at him, confused. He turned to you, “Let’s go inside.” he said. “Mwo?!” you gasped.
“Come on, the class was still going. We can still catch it up!” he snapped. You nodded and stood up. Ren started to walk as you followed behind. The gate wasn’t locked so you and Ren freely entered the school.
As both of you was already in, you saw a familiar figure. You gulped, “Ren..” you whispered as your eyes widen. Ren followed your gaze and saw the guard earlier. “I’m right! You two will used the back gate.” the guard said as he walks towards the two of you.
“Omo! We’re caught now.” before the guard could walk near to the two of you, Ren grabbed your hand once again and started to run to the direction of the classroom.
Ren immediately open the classroom’s door that made your classmates startled even your teacher.
Your teacher crossed his arms and eyed the two of you, “Why are you two late today?” then she noticed the both of your and Ren’s hand holding each other. “Early date hmm?” she said eyeing your hands and Ren’s.
Your classmate starting whispering. You look at your friends, they’re also staring at your and Ren’s holding hands. You could see a puzzled look on their faces.
You quickly removed your hand from Ren, “No. We’re not dating!” you snapped.
Your teacher raised an eyebrow, “Since you two are late, I’ll give you two a detention. Meet me after class. Take your seats now.” she ordered.
*Aish!* you hissed to yourself as you headed to you seat. Ren take another glance at you before he could headed to his seat.
CHAPTER 34
“Class dismissed.” your teacher announced.
With that, your friends went up to you. They gave you a look. You raised an eyebrow, “Wae?” you asked.
“Are you dating Ren huh?” Minhyun asked. You gasped, “Mwo?!”
Minhyun rolled his eyes then pointed at you, “You and Ren arrived here together. So.. Tell us! Are you dating Ren?” he asked.
You let out a sigh, “I already stated the answer of your question in the whole class earlier.” you replied.
“Is that really true?” JR asked. You nodded, “Yeah! We’re not dating, okay. I’ll never date the person I hate the most!” you stated.
Just then, your eyes caught Ren hearing your words. You gulped. “Ren..” you whispered.
“Seonsaengnim need us now for our detention.” was all he said an left.
You bit your lower lip then look to your friends, “I need to go now. Annyeong oppas!” without waiting them to say something, you already left and followed Ren.
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“So.. You two, I assigned you to clean the director’s office. Be careful of all important papers there, araseo?” your teacher said.
Both you and Ren nodded, “Dae!”
Satisfied, your teacher left you and Ren alone. Silence filled the atmosphere.
“Um..” you started but he cut you off, “Let’s go to director’s office now. I’ll need to go home early.” he said the left.
You pouted, “He didn’t even let me finish my sentence.” you mumbled to yourself.
*But I wonder why he need to go home early.* with that thought, you followed Ren.
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“You do the papers, I’ll take care of the floor.” he said. You just nodded and do what he said.
You were working on the papers and placed it on the right place. Ren on the other hand was mapping the floor.
Hour later, you and Ren finished the detention silently.
Ren was about to leave when you suddenly spoke, “Yah! What happen to you?!” you asked.
He stopped and turned to you, “Mwo?!”
You crossed your arms across your chest and look at him with a serious face, “Don’t you remember? We need to practice today.” you snapped.
“No, not today. I need to be home early.” he said and was about to leave again but you spoke once more, “After stoling my first kiss yesterday, you’re just ignoring me like this huh?!” you gasped that made you covered you mouth when you realized your words.
*Oops! Shit! What did I just said!* you mentally scolded yourself. Ren spun around and walk to you. You gulped, *Omo! Please stop!* you started screaming on your mind.
Ren stop in front of you. You automatically looked up and gulped. “So I’m your first kiss huh?” he smirked as he make another step forward.
You stepped backward but Ren keep walking closer to you. You too, you continued stepping backward until your back pressed the wall. “Omo!” you suddenly gasped.
“You’re trapped with me now.” he whispered. Ren started to lean his face closer to you.
“W-What are you d-doing?” you managed to ask. “What do you think?” he whispered once more.
You look straightly to his eyes, “A-Are you going to... k-kiss me?” you asked nervously.
Ren pressed his palm to the wall next to your face before he said, “What if I kiss you?”
CHAPTER 35
“What if I kiss you?” Ren whispered. You froze.
Ren slowly lean closer to you. You stayed still. In just an inch away from each other, your eyelids suddenly dropped as you titled your head getting ready for his lips to touch yours.
Instead of kissing you, Ren lean closer to your ear and whispered. “Sorry girl but I won’t give you another kiss.” he smirked at you then left.
Your eyes popped open only to see Ren leaving. Your legs started to get weak as you bit your lip. *He tricked me..* was all on your mind.
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“I’m home.” you said tiredly as you arrived on your house. “Uh.. Minyoung-ah, you’re finally here. Go and change your clothes. Wear the dress we bought last time.” your mom said.
You stopped halfway and turned to your mom, “Eh? Dress? Why would I wear that?” you asked in confusion.
“Mrs. Choi called just now and she’s inviting us.” she replied. You frowned, “Inviting us? For what?” you asked once again in confusion. “Don’t you know today is Ren’s birthday?” your mom asked, raising an eyebrow.
Your eyes widen, “Today is Ren’s birthday?” you gasped. Your mom nodded, “Yes so go and change now. They are waiting for us. I’ll go change too.” she was about to go to her room but you suddenly spoke, “I don’t want to go.” you blurted as you remembered what happen to you and Ren earlier at the director’s office.
Your mom stopped on it and turned to you, “Mwo?” You lowered your head and started playing with your fingers, “I’m not going there.” you said and was about to leave your mom but she run to you that made you stopped.
“Omma, I already said I’m not going. Please let me rest to my room now.” you passed by her but she won’t give up so easily.
Your mom grabbed yoir hand and dragged you to your room. She search for the dress she bought to you last time and throw it to you. She then pushed you to your bathroom, “Wear that, araseo. We’ll going to Ren’s birthday party whether you like it or not! Palli!” with that, she closed the door and started giggling.
You pouted inside the bathroom, “Aish!” you hissed to yourself. Without a choice, you changed your school uniform to the dress that your mom gave to you.
Minutes later, you went out pouting. “Aigoo! You look so pretty in your dress. But what with that face? Smile, will you?” your mom hissed.
You pouted even more. Your mom walks to you and dragged you in front of the mirror and make you sat on the chair in front. “Look at yourself. You’re so pretty but you will be more beautiful if you smile and I put some make-up to you.” you mom said as she reach the make-up.
“Omma, I’m already tired. Please let me stay here.” you said. Your mom ignored you ans started to put some make-up to your face. You let out a sigh, gave up.
After the make-up session, your mom make herself busy on your hair. “Woah! You look georgious Minyoung-ah! I guess you’re ready for the party now. Wait here, I’ll changed my clothes.” with that she left.
After your mom disappeared from your sight, you faced the mirror and stared to yourself. You admitted, what your mom said is true. You look georgious today but it doesn’t matter since you do not know how to face Ren after what happen at school.
*Eottokhae?* you asked yourself.
Just then, your mom came back. “I’m ready! Come on, let’s go now Minyoung-ah.” she beamed.
You look at her through the mirror then lowered your head, “Omma, I don’t really want to go.” you muttered.
Your mom walks to you, “Sorry honey but you’ll go with me whether you like it or now. So stand up now and we’ll leave.”
You stayed still, lowering your head. Your mom grabbed your hand and dragged you out of the house. You shrugged many times but failed. Without any other choice, you granted her will and go with her to Choi’s mansion.
CHAPTER 36
Your mom rang the bell as both of you arrived at Choi’s mansion.
Just then, tge door slowly open and you saw Mrs. Choi popped in front of you. She was smiling at you, “Omo! Minyoung-ah, you’re so pretty today.” she commented.
You bowed and give her a small smile, “Gomawo.” you thanked.
“Come in.” she welcomed you an your mom as both you and your mom entered their house.
As the time you stepped inside, the first one you saw was Ren. You met eyes with him.
Ren gulped, “Minyoung?” he was surprised by your sudden appearance. You remained silent and look away as you remembered that he just tricked you earlier.
Your mom elbowed you, “Yah! Go and greet him. It’s his birthday today remember?” she whispered.
You looked up at your mom then to Ren. He was staring at you. You bit your lower lip and slowly stepped forward to him. “Saengil chukhahae..” you whispered.
Ren raised an eyebrow, “Eh?” he pretended that he didn’t hear what you say.
You look at him and repeated, “Saengil chukhahae..” “What? Pardon. I can’t hear it.” he teased.
You narrowed your eyes to him, “I said happy birthday! Happy now?” you said a bit loud for him to hear.
Ren chuckled, “Gomawo.” he smiled. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever!” you was about to go back to your mom when you heard him spoke, “You look pretty tonight and I’m happy that you’re here.”
You stopped and spun around to face him but he’s already talking to the other guests.
You frowned as you turned around again, *What did he just said? I’m pretty and he’s happy that I’m here?* you wondered as a smile went up to your face.
Your mom walked to you, “Minyoung-ah!” she called. You snapped out your thought and gasped.
“Why are you smiling? Is it because of Ren?” she asked. You quickly shook your head, “No, it’s not him.” you snapped.
Your mom chuckled, “I was just asking..” she muttered. You pouted, “Aish! Omma, can we just go back home now?” you asked.
“We’re just get here and you already want to go home? No! Come on, Let’s eat.” he grabbed you and dragged you to the direction of the foods.
As you and your mom were getting some foods, Mrs. Choi went up to you. “Hello Minyoung-ah! Are you enjoying the party?” she asked.
You just fake a smile and nodded. “Uh wait! Where’s Ren?” she look around and saw Ren talking to his friends. Mrs. Choi shook her head, “Aish! He just let you alone here.” she whispered.
“No, I’m not. My mom is here anyways.” you said. “But you’re his guest so he need to approach you.” Mrs. snapped.
“It’s okay. It’s his birthday anyways so he can do what he want.” you said looking at Ren’s direction. For some reason, you felt disappointed that he didn’t approach you.
“Are you really okay? Coz I think you’re not.” you mom suddenly spoke. You turned to her, “Omma.. I’m alright okay.” you said.
Your mom and Mrs. Choi look at each other as you started to get a food.
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Hours had passed, all the guests were already left except you and your mom. You were nagging her to go home but she just shrugged and ignored you. All you just did was pouted.
Suddenly, a heavy rain came. You take a glance at the window, *Oh no.*
You went to your mom, “Omma.. It’s already raining. Let’s go home now.” you said. Your mom turned to face the window and saw the heavy rain.
“I won’t let you go home with a heavy rain. Just stay here for tonight.”Mrs. Choi snapped. Your eyes widen, “Mwo?” you shool your head while waving your hand, “Ani. We’ll just go home now. Right omma?” you turned to your mom.
Your mom tapped her chin to think for a while. Then, “I think Mrs. Choi was right. We can’t go home with the heavy rain.” she replied.
“But what about appa?” you excused. “He’s not going home today so it doesn’t matter.” your mom snapped.
You bit your lower lip and decided to shut up. Without a choice, you nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Choi smiled, “Okay then. Your mom will use one of our guest rooms nd you will use the other.” she beamed. You just fake a smile.
Mrs. Choi turned to Ren who is listening to the conversation. Ren gulped. Mrs. Choi smiled, “Ren, why don’t you walk her to the guest room?” she asked.
Your eyes widen as you quickly shook your head, “No, omma. I can walk by myself. I already know the guest room anyways.” you snapped.
Mrs. Choi shook her head, “No. Your mom the one who will use it. You’re going to use the other room.” she turned to Ren again, “Son, go and take her there.” she commanded.
Ren nodded as he led the way. Without a choice, you followed.
Your mom and Mrs. Choi exchanged glances with a suspicious smile but you didn’t notice it since they’re behind you and Ren.
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As you and Ren entered the guest room. The door make a loud bang. You and Ren spun around only to see the door closed.
Just then, both of you heard someone locked the door. Your eyes widen as both you and Ren rushed to the door.
“OMMA!!”
CHAPTER 37
“OMMA!” both of you and Ren shoited at the same time.
Then, you heard a giggle sounds behind the door. “Mian daughter but you need to be alone with Ren.” you heard your mom voiced out.
“Omma! Open the door now!” you screamed. “Omma, I know you’re also there. Please open the door!” Ren shouted.
“Sorry son but I can’t do that. Bye son, enjoy!” Mrs. Choi said. “You too daughter, enjoy!” your mom said. Just then, you heard their foot steps going away from the room.
“Aish! I can’t believe mom do this to me.” you hissed then shot Ren a look. Ren raised an eyebrow, “Wae?” he asked.
You crossed your arms across your chest and narrowed your eyes to him, “Are you just going to stand there?! Do something, will you?!” you hissed.
He shook his head, “I can’t do something with this matter.” he replied.
“Mwo?! Don’t you have a key for this room?” you asked. He shook his head once again, “I haven’t.”
“What?! Aish!” you hissed. “What are we going to do now?” you asked him as you turned to look at him.
“Sleep. What would be?” he simply replied as he walk to the mini dress room inside the guest room. You raised an eyebrow, “Mwo?! Are you kidding?” you asked, irritated.
“No.” was his reply as he went back. He wad holding a girl clothes. “Here.” he handed it to you.
You titled your head, “What’s that?!” you asked in confusion. “Wear this. You can’t go to bed with that dress.” he said.
“Are we really going to sleep here together?” you asked. “We don’t have any other choice but to deal with it. So take this and change now.” he replied.
You pouted and took the clothes from him. Without a choice, you change your dress into comfortable clothes.
After that, you went back to Ren. You saw him lying on the floor. You walked to him, “What are you doing there?” you asked.
“To sleep.” he said. “Don’t you want to sleep in bed?” you asked again.
“Of course I do but you’re going to sleep here, don’t you?” he said. You nodded, “Yes, of course and you’re right! Just sleep there. It’s your mom’s plan anyways.” you said and hopped to bed.
He sat up and looked at you, “Not only my mom. Yours too.” he snapped. You rolled your eyes, “Whatever!” you said before you laid flat on the bed.
Ren grabbed his pillow and jump on the bed as he lightly pushed you aside to have a space next to you.
You frowned, “Yah! What are you doing here?!” you sat up. “It’s our guest room so I can sleep here, didn’t I?” he raised an eyebrow.
You made a face, “Sheez! Go back on the floor now! We can’t sleep here together!” you yelled as you tried to push him off the bed but failed.
“Today is my birthday. Can you jist let me sleep on the bed? I want to sleep here. You didn’t even give me a gift so let just considered this as your gift for me.” he said.
“Gift? I didn’t even want to go here then you’re expecting a gift for me?” you snapped. “If you don’t want to sleep in bed with me, go and sleep on the floor.” he said and closed his eyes.
The idea of sleeping on the floor make you more pissed. You made a face and without a choice, you laid back on the bed and face the other side, not wanting to see the face of Ren.
Silence finally filled the room.
Minutes later, your eyes were still wide open. “Ren..” you whispered. There’s no response.
“Ren? Are you still awake?” you asked again. No response.
*Aish! Why am I calling him? He must be sleeping now. I should sleep now too.* you then decided to close your eyes.
As your eyelids dropped, a heavy thing suddenly wrapped on your waist. Your eyes wide open and slowly looked down to your waist only to see Ren’s arm.
Your eyes widen even more as you quickly turned around only to see Ren sleeping face. His face was so peaceful. You paused and stared to his sleeping face as Ren’s arm still on your waist. You just let him, not wanting to disturb his peaceful sleep.
You study his face for a moment before whispering, “Happy birthday Ren. Mian if I haven’t any gift for you..”
“It’s okay..”
CHAPTER 38
“It’s okay..” you heard him responded.
You froze, surrised by the sudden response. You were shocked that he’s awake despite of close eyes.
Just then, Ren slowly open his eyes and stared at you. You stared back, your body was still froze. You want to move but couldn’t.
“It’s okay if you don’t have any gift for me. As long as you’re here with me in my birthday, it’s already enough.” he whispered.
“W-What are you trying t-to say?” you manage to say as you look away. You shrugged and tried to get off from his embrace but he held you tightly ans pulled you closer to him.
“Yah! Let me go.” you said calmly, can’t let yourself to raise your voice. Ren gaze straightly to your eyes, “Let’s stay like this just for tonight.” he said.
“Yah! What’s happening to you? Just let me go, okay..” you rolled your eyes, a bit irritated.
“Minyoung-ah..” he snapped. You looked up and raised an eyebrow. “Do you really hate me that much?” he asked in a serious tone.
“Yes.” you simply replied. He paused. “Can you just let me go now?” you asked in annoyance.
“Minyoung-ah..” he whispered once more. You titled your head to face him. “I like you..” he continued.
You froze for the second time. *Did he just confessing to me right now?*
You open your mouth to speak but no words want to came out from your mouth.
“Even though you hate me, I still like you. I really like you Minyoung-ah..” he whispered again.
You decided to remained silent and stared at him. He stared back as he study your face. You were expressionless, not knowing how to react.
Ren stared deeply to your eyes before hugging you tightly closer to him. Your eyes widen in shocked as your cheek was now pressing to his chest.
Ren’s chin was rested on top of your head, still hugging you tightly. In the hug, you could feel his heartbeat accelerated.
*Did he really like me that much?* you asked yourself.
“Ren..” you whispered. “Please let me hug you tonight like this. Just tonight, please grant my wish.” you heard him said.
With that, you didn’t shrug anymore and let him hug you as he wish. But for some reason, you felt warm and safe by his arms.
Minutes later, Ren fall asleep as you followed.
CHAPTER 39
Next day, Mrs. Choi and your mom woke up early.
“Are they still asleep?” your mom asked Mrs. Choi. “Yeah, I guess.” Mrs. Choi replied.
“Why don’t we check them?” your mom suggested. “I would like to.” Mrs. Choi replied.
With that, your mom and Mrs. Choi went to the guest room that you and Ren was in.
Mrs. Choi carefully twisted the door as they reach the room and slowly took a peek inside. She silently gasped as she saw you and Ren peacefully sleeping while hugging each other.
“Wae? What’s happening inside?” your mom asked. Mrs. Choi turned to her and pressed her pointed finger in her lips, “Shhh! They’re still sleeping. How cute!” Mrs. Choi giggled.
Your mom grew interested, “I want to see.” she whispered. Mrs. Choi nodded and let her take a peek inside.
“Omo! They’re so cute together.” your mom commented as she silently closed the door, not wanting to wake you two up.
“Come on, let’s eat first. Just let them sleep some more.” Mrs. Choi said to your mom as your mom nodded in agreement.
With that, your mom and Mrs. Choi went back to the dining area to have a breakfast.
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As the time that Mrs. Choi and your mom left, you slowly open your eyes. Your vision was still blured but you could still see a figure in front of you.
You blinked once and suddenly gasped seeing Ren’s face right in front of your face. Your gaze went down and noticed that he was hugging and so did you.
You immediately removed your arms from him and gaze back to hi sleeping face.
You admired his face, *Even when you’re sleeping, you’re still pretty. So peaceful..* you thought.
You gaze down and again as you tried to removed his arms from your waist but whenever you removed it, it always went back to your waist and hugged you again.
You tried once more as you lightly pushed him but this time, he hugged you tightly closer to him.
Your eyes widen in surprised. You looked up at him but his expression won’t change. Still peacefully sleeping face.
You narrowed your eyes to him, “You’re already awake, aren’t you?!” you hissed. No response.
You frowned and pushed him again to escape by his hug but failed. This time, he spoke. “Don’t move. Let me hug you for a minute.” he whispered.
You stopped shrugging and looked up at hima again. His eyes were still closed.
“Yah! You already hug me whole night so let me go now!” you hissed. He didn’t replied and just hug you more tight.
No choice, you gave in. “Okay. Just for a minute.” you whispered back as you let him hug you.
“Gomawo.” you heard him said. You looked up and this time, his eyes were fluttered open. He look at you straightly in the eyes, “Thanks for letting me hug you even though it’s not what you wanted.” he whispered once more.
You keep silent and just stared back, *I don’t know if this is what I wanted or not..*
Silence filled the room as you and Ren didn’t broke the staring scene. “A minute is already over. Gomawo Minyoing-ah..” Ren broke the silence as he finally let you go.
“Uh-oh..” for some reason, you felt disappointed. For some reason, you wanted him to hug you forever, to be in his arms forever.
Ren sat up and get off from the bed. He walked to the door and checked it if it’s already unlock. Ren turned to you, “It’s already unlocked. Come on, let’s get out of here.” he said.
“Uh-oh..” you nodded as you get off from the bed.
With that, Ren went out as you followed.
CHAPTER 40
You and Ren not bothered to go to school since today was holiday.
“Oh! You two finally awake.” Mrs. Choi said as both you and Ren went to the dining area.
“Uh-oh..” you just nodded and take the seat next to your mom. Ren give his mom a nod before he sat next to her.
Both you and Ren resfuses each other’s eyes and just started to eat. Mrs. Choi and your mom glance at each other.
“Is there something happen with you two last night?” your mom started. Both you and Ren choke by the sudden question.
Your mom handed you a glass of water and so did Mrs. Choi to Ren. Both you and Ren took and drink it.
“I guess there’s really something happen to the two of you last night hmm..” Mrs. Choi crossed her arms across her chest as she raised and eyebrow to the two of you.
Your mom grew excited, “Are we expecting for a baby now?” she giggled. “Omma!” you hissed as Ren gulped.
“Um.. We didn’t doa nothing last night. We just sleep on the same bed but believe me, nothing’s happen between me and Minyoung.” Ren explained. You nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Choi and your mom looked at each other. They chuckled, “No need to explain. We both know that nothing’s happen.” Mrs. Choi said. “And I was just joking on what I have said earlier. Don’t take it seriously..” your mom added.
You and Ren look at each other but quickly looked away.
“Let’s continue our food so we can go back home after.” your mom said. You nodded as you continued your food.
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“We’ll go ahead now. Thanks for letting us to stay here last night.” your mom said. Mrs. Choi shook her head, “It’s nothing. No need to thank me.” she said.
“Still, thank you.” your mom replied. Mrs. Choi nodded. “Oh! Aren’s you two partners for the school presentation for next week?” Mrs. Choi ask you and Ren.
You and Ren look at each other before nodded. “You two only have a week to practice so why don’t you go with them?” Mrs. Choi suggested to Ren.
“Eh?!” he gasped aa your eyes widen. You still haven’t get over on what just happened last night yet you two need to be alone for practice again.
“Aish! Just go!” Mrs. Choi pushed Ren to you that made you lost your balance but Ren caught you in time. “Ow!” you gasped as you hold back to his arms.
You and Ren stared to each other because of the sudden scene. “Gwenchana Minyoung-ah?” Mrs. Choi rushed to you.
With that, Ren straightened you up. “Mianhe.” he whispered. You shook your head, “It’s not your fault.” you whispered back.
“Uh.. Minyoung mianhe. I didn’t mean to do that on purpose.” Mrs. Choi apologize once more. You shook your head again, “It’s okay. I’m not hurt anyways.” you replied.
“So.. Can we go now? And Ren, are you going with us?” your mom snapped. Ren open his mouth to respond but Mrs. Choi cut him off to answer for him, “Yes, he’s going with the two of you.”
“Okay then. Let’s go now Minyoung and Ren.” your mom called. You just nodded and walks to her. No choice, aren let out a heavy sigh and followed you and your mom.
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“Go and practice now. I’ll bring foods there later.” you mom said as she pushed you two to the practice room.
Both you and Ren entered the practice room silently, no one dare to speak.
Ren cleared his throat that made broke the silence, “Shall we start now?” he asked.
“Uh-oh..” you nodded. “Let’s focus on the body contact part. We always failed doing that part so I think we need to focus on it.” he explained.
“No need to explain. I understand.” you said. Ren nodded, “Right.”
You and Ren face each other. Ren slowly took your hand as his other handreach your waist and hold it genrly. You then slowly place one of your hand to his shoulder.
As the song started, both you and Ren moved. He look at you in the eyes as you also did but failed and ended up refusing his eyes. Not just only that, you also failed on the steps. You stepped your foot to his many times.
“Uh.. Mianhe.” you keep saying. Just then, Ren stopped that made you stopped too.
“If you can’t focys because if what I said to you last night, I’m sorry. I didn’t plan to confess my feelings for you last night but I couldn’t help. My heart was like a bomb that want to explode every time you’re near me. I just like you so much.” he said.
You stunned by his words. “You really did confessed to me last night?” you asked. He raised an eyebrow, “You think I was joking?” he asked back.
You looked away and lightly pushed him, “I don’t think I can continue this.” you whispered. “Eh?” he gasped.
“I don’t to want to do this anymore. Go home now. I’m tired.” you said. “No.” he snapped.
You looked up at him, “What?” you raised an eyebrow. Ren look starightly to your eyes. You could see a pain in his gaze.
Ren slowly made his way to you. You stepped one backward. He keep walking nearer and nearer to you as you continue stepped backward until your back touch the cold wall.
With that, Ren was now in front of you. “This is my only way to be with you and you want to stop this? I like you Minyoung even though you hate me. I like you a lot.” he whispered then you saw a tear slipped down to his cheek.
You started to feel guilty seeing his teary eyes. “Ren..” you whispered.
Just then, you realized that his lips was already pressing yours. Your eyes automatically closed.
Seconds later, Ren was about to broke the kiss when you quickly grabbed his collar and pulled him closer to you, not wanting to break the kiss.
Ren’s eyes widen but he saw you with close eyes. He then close his eyes and kissed you again. This time, he kissed you passionately.
Both you and Ren shared a pssionate kiss together in almost 3 minutes.
Just then, you and Ren slowly pulled away panting as you let go his collar and dropped your arms to your both side, lowering your head.
“Why did you do that?” Ren asked. You slowly shook your head, “Molla!” you whispered as you continously shooking your head.
“Mianhe.” you whispered once more as you pushed him aside and was about to leave the practice room when Ren caught your arm. He pulled you back for a hug.
You froze with wide eyes. You started to shrug until you heard a question from him that made you stopped.
“Tell me, Neo..
...Joahe?”
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