Kang Yeosang

After two weeks of resting, I am now fully recovered from that accident. Although, it was still hard for me to fully move on from Lia's death. I was able to attend Lia's funeral after I got discharged from the hospital. I saw Seonghwa there but only for a short time. He was only there to give flowers because he couldn't handle seeing my sister inside the white coffin. I was the same, I couldn't help but broke down at the sight of my sister there inside the coffin and until now, I still couldn't believe that she's dead.

"Sweetie, are you sure you're going to be okay? Are you sure you're fine going to school today?" Mom asked while rubbing my back.

We are here inside our car and arrived school. I forced a smile and gave a subtle nod, "I'll be fine, Mom."

"Okay. If you don't feel good, don't hesitate to call us honey."

I just nodded, assuring them before leaving the car.

As I entered the entrance of the school, some of the students' eyes were on me. I felt uncomfortable again, so I ran faster to where my first class is located.

Entering the classroom, I felt deja vu again when people started to stare at me. I bit my own lip when I hear people whispering. My nerves started to creep up into my veins. My hands forming into a fist. I rapidly walked to my seat, trying to ignore their voices.

I felt a hand on my shoulder. I glanced at the person to see Yunho with a sad expression on his face.

"I'm so sorry for your loss, Yeosang."

I nodded and gave him a small smile.

Few of my classmates walked up to me to say their condolences. Some asked what happened to us but I didn't answer them since it was too personal to me. I'm glad they understood and gave me space after.

I saw Seonghwa entering the classroom with an unbothered look on his face. He glanced at me for a few seconds before ignoring me again and walked to his respective seat.

I looked down, slightly feeling hurt at the way he looked at me. I know I shouldn't be affected since he also lost someone he loved, but it made me feel like he was mad at me for Lia's death.

I'm overthinking again.

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I was greeted with a tight hug after leaving the classroom.

"Yeosang! You're back. Are you feeling good? Sorry I wasn't able to visit you lately." Wooyoung squeezes tighter and I just pat his back.

I nodded, "It's alright, Woo. I had a good amount of rest."

"That's good." Wooyoung pulled back and hooked his arm around mine, walking to the cafeteria.

When we took our seats, a group of girls stood there in front of us. I am familiar who they were, they are Lia's friends.

"Deepest condolences, Yeosang-oppa." The youngest, whom I remembered her name is Yuna, muttered with a bow, following the rest of her group.

I let out a sigh and nodded, murmuring a small "thank you."

Ryujin spoke, "We want to know the place where she was buried. We want to pay a visit since we couldn't attend her funeral." She timidly scratched her nape.

Chaeryeong nodded in agreement, "Seonghwa-oppa wouldn't tell us. He has been ignoring everyone lately, even his friends."

I furrowed my brows in confusion but grab a pen to write the address then hand it to them after. They bowed, muttering a thank you.

When the girls left, I faced Wooyoung again, who was eating his food. His eyes landed on to me with a raised eyebrow.

"What?"

"I didn't know Seonghwa even ignores his friends."

Wooyoung rolled his eyes, "As much as you will hate me for saying this, he fucking loves Lia so much so it's obvious that he wouldn't be over it in just three weeks." He talked while chewing his food.

"No no no." I stopped him for he doesn't get my point, "Maybe partially because of that, but do you think it's also because of Jongho?"

Wooyoung placed his fork down, "Totally forgot about that issue." He paused to swallow his food down, "I don't know Yeosang. How would I know? I'm not even close with them."

"Aren't you friends with Yunho?"

"Yeah I am, but he's not part of Seonghwa's group. He only hangs out with his boyfriend."

"Boyfriend? I didn't know Yunho has a boyfriend."

Wooyoung inhaled sharply before giving me forced smile. "Goodness, you don't even know what's happening around you. Song Mingi is Yunho's boyfriend." Wooyoung said, giving me a deadpan look.

"Okay...and?"

"Just telling you. Anyway, I can't spy on them because I am not even close with Seonghwa's group. Why don't you tell him instead?" Wooyoung responded and continued to chew his food.

I leaned my back to the seat and crossed my arms, debating whether should I tell him or not.

I turned my back to Seonghwa's table. Mingi and San were chatting and Hongjoong was just there trying to talk to Seonghwa and it looks like the latter didn't even respond to what Hongjoong was saying. Seonghwa wasn't even touching his food seemingly lethargic to do so. Jongho was there, awfully quiet, which was weird to me. I think they have a misunderstanding or something.

I sighed, finally knowing what to decide.

I will tell Seonghwa myself.

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"H-Hey Seonghwa." I tried calling his name as he was about to enter his car and I was glad that he stopped his pace.

He turned his back to face me. The unbothered expression still plastered on his face. Now that I examined his face carefully, the bags under his eyes were visible and also his lips were chapped. I figured that he wasn't taking care of himself lately.

"What do you want?" Seonghwa coldly asked and I gulped on how deep his voice is.

"Uhh—" I looked away from his gaze and nervously fidgeting my fingers. "How are you?"

That's not what I was going to say.

"Do I look okay to you?" Seonghwa scoffed as if he was implying the most obvious thing.

I rubbed my nape in embarrassment, "W-Well, we are on the s-same boat so of course not." I mentally slapped myself for stuttering. God I can't even talk properly.

"Thought so." He replied with a cold voice again and opened the door of the car.

"Wait!"

He stopped again and sighed in irritation. "What now?"

"I just want to say..." I trailed off, trying to calm my hands which are slight shaking from the nervousness.

"Just spit it." Seonghwa sternly said, obviously losing his patience.

"I just want to say thank you."

That's not what I was going to say either.

"For what?" He cocked an eyebrow in confusion.

"F-For—umm—donating your b-blood, yeah." I awkwardly said, now I want to dig a hole and hide myself in there.

What in the fuckery was I doing? Why am I embarrassing myself?

There was a minute of silence before he spoke, "It was the least I can do. I already lost Lia, I don't want to witness someone dying again."

My heart just melt at his words. I gave him a petite smile, showing that I was thankful of his generosity. Although, it was still sad to know that he did it for Lia, and not for me or himself.

Seonghwa received a phone call and immediately answered it.

"Hello?"

As if that was my cue to leave until I heard my name coming out of Seonghwa's lips.

"Yeosang is with me, Mom. Why?"

I turned back to see Seonghwa looking at me with his phone on his ear.

"Alright Mom. We will be there in 5."

I was confused on what was their phone call about and why was I involved in it.

Seonghwa put his phone inside his pocket and opened the car door.

"Get in the car."

—

"Hey Mom." I greeted my mom and kissed her on the cheek. She returned a smile. "Hey Dad." He nodded in response and asked me to sit on the couch.

Mr. and Mrs. Park were also here. Seonghwa sat beside them as he greeted my parents formally.

There was a minute of silence before Mr. Park let out a fake cough.

"Yeosang, Seonghwa...please don't freak out on what we are going to say." Mr. Park said and I grew more confused.

Why does it look so serious?

Seonghwa sighed, "If this is about Lia, don't bother. I told you Dad, I don't want to be involved with them anymore."

That kind of hurts.

"It's not about Lia, honey." Mrs. Park softens her voice.

"W-Well, what is this about?" I timidly spoke this time.

Mrs. Park took mine and Seonghwa's hand and gave us an reassuring smile.

"I hope you guys understand our situation right now. Your dad and I thought this would be the best idea for all of us." Mrs. Park told mostly to Seonghwa.

"What are you trying to say?"

"You will have to marry Yeosang, dear."

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