Chapter 6


Jungwon and Jay became close already and as the lessons start in the university, they are inseparable after class hours.


"Hey, let's go to the arcade?" Ni-ki invited Jungwon as they walk outside their room. Yes, the three of them, including Sunoo, are classmates.


"I have to do something, Ni-ki. Sorry. Maybe next time?"


"Even if I call you hyung from now on?"


"I have to meet Jay afterwards. I'm really sorry."


Ni-ki's mood changed. The younger have always had a crush on Jungwon. That's why he never called him hyung because he doesn't like it.


"You always have time for that guy but when it comes to me? Urgh." Ni-ki bursted out and left.


Jungwon was left shocked and Sunoo came to his location looking confused.


"What happened to that kid?" Sunoo asked.


"I don't know he's acting weird. Anyway, I have to leave, hyung. I'll meet Jay hyung."


"Wait wait wait. Hold on!" Sunoo stared at Jungwon with scary eyes.


"W-why?"


"Your necklace is so good!!! Where did you buy it?! But isn't that expensive?" Sunoo said while touching the J pendant.


"It's expensive. I gave it to him." A voice answered but it is not Jungwon.


"Jay hyung? What are you d-doing here?" Jungwon was flustered of Jay's appearance.


"I've been waiting for you. I thought something went wrong so I went here. Let's go?"


Jungwon looked at Sunoo who happily smiles at them. Sunoo gave Jungwon a signal that it is okay for him to leave with Jay.


Moments later, Jungwon's phone popped a notification. It's from Sunoo.



Jay and Jungwon walked towards the place where the Jay, Jake, and Sunghoon usually stay during breaks. But then, Arin suddenly came and automatically clings to Jay's arms.


"I missed you so much, babe! You've been so busy and you don't have time for me anymore." Arin then hugged Jay.


Jungwon stared at them with a blank face.


"Necklace then ring? He has a girlfriend! Why can't he just give things like this to her girlfriend instead?!" Jungwon screams in his mind.


The younger then removed the necklace Jay gave to him as Arin continues to hug him. Jay was unhappy with this. He pushed Arin to break the hug and he forced Jungwon to leave by grabbing his hands tightly.


Jay led Jungwon to his car.


"Get in."


"No!" the younger resisted


"I said get in!" Jay opened the door of the car and forced Jungwon to enter. He also get inside the car.


"Why did you remove the necklace?!" Jay's anger can be seen on his face right now.


"Is that a big deal to you? It's just a necklace. This is also my neck so I get to do what I want."


"But I told you not to remove it until I give you a ring."


"What's with you?! You know what? You should spend more time with your girlfriend and stop bothering me unless it's our schedule for tutoring."


Jungwon left Jay inside the car. Tears are about to fall from his eyes but he stopped himself from crying. He should know his limits and their boundaries with each other.


"He's probably playing with me." Jungwon told himself. "Besides, he's a guy and has a girlfriend. This is impossible." he added.


Jungwon was walking back to find Sunoo when he passed by Jake.


"Hey my brother, Jungone! I mean Jungwon. Have you seen Jay? I believe he should be with you-" Jake asked but saw Jungwon's teary eyes. "Woah. Are you okay?"


"Yes, hyung. I think he's in his car right now. I should leave. Please excuse me."


β€” at Jay's car β€”


*knock knock*


Jay heard two knocks on his car window. It was Jake.


"Yo my man. What are you doingβ€” oh. You're crying as well?" Jake is now confused of what's happening.


"No, I'm not. What do you mean by 'as well'?" Jay immediately thought of Jungwon.


"Oh nothing. What are you doing here bro?"


"I just want to be alone."


"Isn't Jungwon supposed to teach you something today?"


"What if I like Jungwon?" Jay uttered out of the blue.


Jake just gave him a smile and then nodded.


"You know what? It's kinda obvious from the very start. It's okay, dude. Don't think of what others will say. If it's love then it is love. Regrets are in the end so think before it's too late."


"You knew all this time?" Jay asked.


"Yeah. By the way, Jungwon has some teary eyes moment when I saw him earlier. What happened?"


"I don't know. Things are really complicated."


"Deal with your problems first, Jay Park. As far as I remember, you have Arin. I'll leave you for a while. Gotta pick up Sunghoon, he's probably with Jungwon's friend." Jake tapped Jay's shoulder after giving an advice and then left.


Jay sent messages to Jungwon hoping they could talk about their situation.



β€” at the university's cafeteria β€”


Jungwon was about to enter to buy a drink to lift his mood when someone he did not expect appeared.


"Hey, Won!"


"Heeseung hyung!"


Heeseung gave Jungwon a hug as they meet. This is their first time to have an interaction since the start of the school year.


"What brings you here? Why are your eyes swollen?"


"I just woke up from a nap. How are you doing?"


"I see. A sleepy cat you are, Won. Wait let me buy you a drink." Heeseung said without answering Jungwon's questions.


They've known each other for a long time since they went to the same school during middle school. Heeseung has always been a caring senior to Jungwon and the two are really close.


"Here's your favorite java chip frappuccino. Good for a sleepy cat." Heeseung popped Jungwon's bubble of thoughts as he arrived with drinks for the two of them.


"Wow! You still remember my favorite?!"


"Of course! I've been wanting to buy you this but I had no time since the first week of classes. I am the student council president so I do a lot of things but I am now free of work. We can bond, Won."


Heeseung then pulled Jungwon to a hug which surprised the younger. He even whispered something to Jungwon as they hug.


"I missed you so much, Yang Jungwon. I'm glad we're together at the same university again."

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