Song of the Chapter - (Breathe, Lee Hi)

Chaeyoung POV

I was at a loss for words after Y/n said that he loved me suddenly – though the feelings were mutual, I wasn't sure if I am ready to commit to a new relationship just after breaking up with Chanyeol.

I sighed – I wanted to say I love him too, but instead, different things came out of my mouth. "Y/n, I'm sorry, but... I'm not sure if I am ready yet, you know?"

Y/n nodded and took my hand, intertwining it with his before smiling sweetly, "it's okay, I understand. I will wait for you. No matter how long it takes."

>>><<<

"Thanks for today, Y/n. I had a lot of fun," I said before getting off his car.

Your POV

*A week later*

It was our lunch break and Baekhyun, Jin, and I was hanging out with Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo. I guess you can say that we are best friends now after hanging out a few times.

"Hey, did you hear the news?" asked Baekhyun as I was eating my lunch.

I looked at him, raising an eyebrow, "what news?"

Baekhyun shrugged, "it's about Jungkook and—" before he could finish his words, Lisa stopped him by nudging his arm. He looked at her before facing me again, "well, anyway, Jungkook and Chaeyoung are dating."

I stopped eating and stared at my meal for a while before turning towards Lisa, "is it true?"

Lisa POV

When Y/n asked me, I didn't know what to say – I wished Baekhyun wasn't stupid enough to bring it up, but oh well, here we are.

"Hey, are you listening?" asked Y/n, snapping his fingers in front of me.

I blinked a few times before looking at him, "huh? What?"

Y/n sighed and crossed his arms, "I was asking if it was true that they are dating."

I sighed and nodded, "yeah, it's true," I answered.

He was quiet for a while, and it was hard to tell if he is sad, angry, or disappointed when he had a nonchalant look on his face. After a while, a small smile formed on his face, "well, good for her."

It was when he didn't show his emotions that I started to get worried about him – he hides his emotions a lot, sure. But when obviously disappointing news hit him, he usually voiced his dissatisfaction.

Y/n got up from his seat without saying a word as he walked away from the table.

"Where are you going?" I asked while the rest of us were sitting quietly.

He turned to face me, "I feel like getting some fresh air," he answered before leaving us.

Jin, who was at the toilet the whole time returned and tried to greet Y/n, but the smile on his face faded when he saw Y/n's face – of course, we can't see it, but Jin clearly does.

Y/n tapped his shoulder before walking away again – Jin watched him for a second before sitting down with us. "Did anything happen? Why does he look sad?"

Jisoo, who happened to sit beside him scooted a little while eating her kimbap, giving Jin space on the bench. "Was it really that sad?" asked Jennie.

Jin nodded, "he looked like he is about to cry."

Your POV

I went to the rooftop and closed the door behind me. I tried to fight the urge to cry, and I was usually good at it, but for some reason, I was unable to do it today. I clenched my fists and hit the ground repeatedly, "stupid, you are so stupid, Y/n!" I curled up into a ball after a while and cried.

I started to get flashbacks of everything from the moment Chaeyoung found out I liked her to that moment in the school cafeteria a few minutes ago.

Flashback

"Hey Y/n, do you like me?"

"Dude, be a man and confess already!"

"I'm trying!"

"I love you, Park Chaeyoung."

"I'm sorry, Y/n. But I'm not sure if I am ready yet."

"Jungkook and Chaeyoung are dating."

End Flashback

I sighed and covered my ears as if that would help from blocking out those memories. "Stop, please..." I sobbed as I started to hit my temple with my palms a few times. I thought things were going in a positive direction after the kiss, but I guess it meant nothing to Chaeyoung.

After fifteen minutes, I raised my head and sniffled, wiping my remaining tears before getting up from the floor.

Baekhyun POV

Fifteen minutes passed since lunch break was over, and Y/n entered the class with bloodshot eyes. I looked at his hands afterwards, and I was surprised to see how swollen they were.

It was my fault for being unable to refrain from talking about Jungkook and Chaeyoung, but I was convinced that eventually, Y/n would find out with or without me telling him.

Chanyeol POV

I watched as Y/n walked towards his seat with bloodshot eyes and swollen fists. What happened to him? Oh right... I guess he already knew it. I felt bad for him.

I watched as Y/n walked to his seat with bloodshot eyes and swollen fists – I assumed that he already heard the news about Jungkook and Chaeyoung, and I couldn't help but feel bad for him.

I tried to approach him, but Mr Yoo entered the class just then. "Kang Y/n?" he called, and Y/n turned to look at him.

"Yes, sir?"

Mr Yoo sighed softly, "come with me to my office, please."

Chaeyoung POV

It was a few days later when we heard Y/n's mother passed away. I was shocked to hear it since I went to his place a while ago, she looked healthy, and it was as if nothing is wrong with her.

As we entered the mourning room, we saw Y/n leaning against a wall beside his mother's altar while hugging a portrait of his mother.

"You guys must be Y/n's friends, right?" a guy greeted us with a small smile. We nodded in response. "I will let him know you guys are here," he said before walking towards Y/n.

The guy tapped on Y/n's shoulder, "Y/n, your friends are here," he said softly, and the latter raised his head, looking at us – he was so pale and it seemed like he wasn't well-rested since there were dark circle under his eyes.

>>><<<

We sat on the floor with only a table between us. Y/n's eyes were still on his mother's portrait even after half an hour.

We exchanged looks before I took his hand, "are you okay, Y/n?"

"Do I look okay to you?" he replied, his voice cracking. I sighed and moved closer to him.

I sighed, knowing my question was stupid. I pulled him into a hug as I patted his back gently, "don't be sad, Y/n. Please..." I said, trying to hold back my tears. Y/n, on the other hand, started to cry as he grabbed onto my sleeves.

"She's gone, Chaeyoung! My mom... she's gone," he sobbed as he cried even more.

Lisa POV

I watched as Chaeyoung hugged him – I wanted it to be me who was comforting Y/n, and I know it sounded selfish, but I wanted to be the one hugging him, telling him that things will be okay. I sighed and lowered my head.

"What's wrong, Lisa?" asked Jennie after noticing me.

I looked at her and smiled, "oh it's nothing," I said, shaking my head.

"Park Chaeyoung?"

[Old A/N: hey sup guys! It's me the author! First of all, I wanna thank all of the readers who was able to spend some of their time to read my story! You guys are amazing! Please don't forget to vote and recommend this book to your friends! 잘가요! Sorry if this part is a bit crappy!]