Bon-hwa looked at him, concerned. He would never ask to 'talk'.
"Well..?"
"Alright, alright. Well...I'm dating Jin-Ah."
"..Whaaat?!"
Kang -dae sighed, rolling his eyes. However, Bon-Hwa's mouth immediately fell open as a huge grin spread across his face.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOX8CzuiY2Z
"Really?! I never thought you'd have the balls to ask her out! She seems too good for you," he snorted. "How long do ya think it'll last?"255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRSlLN1woYk
Kang -dae frowned deeply. "I didn't come here to talk about that," he muttered.
"So why're you here?"
"I need you to help me."
"Help you how?"
"With...with my love life."
"You have a love life?"
"No shit. That's why I came here asking for advice."
"...So, what's wrong?" Kang-dae sighed, his head hanging low. "My Mom keeps pestering me about Jin-ah. She doesn't like her because she's 'poor'." 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwPdOEW3vG
Bon -Hwa rolled his eyes. "Of course, she wouldn't like her. Don't you know they want you to date a girl like.." He paused, before speaking again. "...Like Bora."
"Shut up. Why is everyone telling me to date a girl like Bora?" Kang -dae threw a nearby pillow at his friend. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEOJ1yKKdL
Bon -Hwa jumped in surprise as he covered his head with his arms. "Well, that's your fault! She's always all over you, anyone would think you both are dating. She's considered perfect, in others' eyes."
"I know. I can see how popular she is."
Kang -dae slumped into the sofa next to his friend and buried his face into his hands. He stayed like that for several moments, letting out a deep breath. Then, slowly, he lifted his head and turned to stare directly at his friend.
"I don't know what to do, Bon -Hwa."
The older boy smirked wickedly, crossing his arms. "Well, there's really only one choice. Rebel against your mom, easy. Fight back, harder."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7gxhB9K0bm
"But I've always obeyed my parents, I can't just go against her wish."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCUnBioBOx
A look of sadness flashed briefly through his friend's eyes. "I don't know what to tell you, Kang. You know better than anyone not to listen to your mother. You love this girl. Sometimes, you gotta make sacrifices for the people you love."
Kang -dae stared blankly at his friend's expressionless face. He knew what his friend was saying was true. No matter how much he hated being told what to do by his mother, he loved her dearly. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPGA6ueQi8P
He knew what she expected him to do, and he knew it wasn't easy. He knew he had to rebel against her wishes if he truly wanted to still be with Jin-ah.
"Okay," he mumbled quietly. "Thanks."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4NRS0tNhH
"Anytime buddy," Bon -Hwa replied with a smile.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUxp5Uteew
He was quiet for a moment and stared absentmindedly at the floor, seemingly deep in thought. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEWANY7SEE
At that moment, Kyong and Do-yun walked into the room, their expressions slightly curious, as they saw Kang -dae's face. Both exchanged curious glances between themselves when they noticed how gloomy the atmosphere had become.
"Hey guys, did you eat yet?" Kyong questioned, trying to change the topic quickly.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5fYV5Nbqf
"Hold on, Kyong." Do-yun held his hand up, stopping him. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFa7WlIZhk6
"Kang -dae, don't think I've forgotten about what you did Friday. I'm glad you're talking to Jin-ah. But if you ever do what you did again, you won't live to see another day."
"Actually, we're not talking. We're dating," Kang -dae said with a smirk. Kyong and Do -Yun gawked at each other for a few seconds before glancing back at Kang.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd324XhjHLO
"Oh really?" Kyong commented dryly. "Didn't notice."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHdrsyKnym
"Yeah. Really..." Kang-dae muttered, rolling his eyes.
Do-yun sighed and gazed at the floor. The atmosphere suddenly dropped, and silence reigned. Kang-dae could see a hint of pain in Do-yuns eyes, but he refused to acknowledge it.
"I...I need to go," Do-yun whispered, as his voice cracked a bit. He nodded and walked towards the door.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Ulk5kteic
When he reached the front door, he placed his hand on the handle, but before he left, he glanced at Kang. "Congrats, man."
Kang -dae nodded, feeling a knot forming in his throat. As Do -yun disappeared outside the door, he turned around and leaned against the wall, sliding down so that he sat on the ground. He closed his eyes and rubbed them with his palm.
Bon-hwa chuckled and stood up. "You're so wrong for that , Kang," he stated before heading towards the kitchen, presumably to grab something to snack on.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8jAnBwu66
Kang -dae remained silent as he listened to the sound of footsteps disappear. Eventually, Kang-dae decided to get up and leave, before Kyong grabbed his wrist.
As soon as his hand touched the door, he was pulled back and was pushed onto the sofa.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjOueGPp7Lz
"Kang -dae."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKkfh4i6RT
Kyong's gaze softened and he smiled apologetically. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnqyG8QNT1
"Make sure to apologize to him, 'kay? It was stupid of you to do what you did." He took a step closer to him, placing his hands on his shoulders.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWPbj2N6R3
Kang-dae quickly shoved his hands off. " Okay man, getting a little zesty now, aren't we? Get. Off. Me." Kyong sighed and let go of his shoulders.
"Kyong, don't tell Do-yun anything. I'll see you later." Kang-dae waved him off and walked out the apartment door.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnFrtjsvPI
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Do-yun grabbed his bike which was parked next to Bon-hwa's apartment, and sped away from the apartment, towards Jin-ah's apartment. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpckWKgjz3c
He pedaled furiously through the empty streets, while trying his hardest to concentrate on where he was going. He kept looking straight ahead and concentrating on his path. His mind wandered a lot as he drove. As the wind blew against his face, so did the tears falling from his cheeks.
Once he arrived at Jin-ah's apartment building, he stopped his bike, panting slightly. He wiped his with the end of his sleeve. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi3qnQyjOEY
Knocking once, twice, three times on the door, he waited anxiously.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz23bxB0fGP
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Jin opened the door, smiling brightly.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpkVQI1E8P
"Hey, Do-yun."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQifdsH0hFT
She invited and Do -yun hesitated, glancing at the hallway.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfa5L0E1YCp
"Do you feel well? Is everything okay?" Jin asked worriedly. Seeing Do -yun's pale face, she stepped aside to allow him to enter her home.
"Are you coming in? I'm kind of cold standing here."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzAAriMPIk
"Sorry," Do -yun shook his head, forcing a smile as he entered the warm apartment. "It's nothing."
Jin watched as Do -yun took off his shoes, hung his jacket on the coat hanger, then proceeded to walk slowly toward the living room.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEXcWOHCzQ
"Do -yun," she called softly, following behind him. "Can I ask what happened? You seem upset." Do-yun widened his eyes, his heart clenching painfully. Then, he dryly chuckled.
"Nothing. I'm fine. Just tired, is all. I have a question." Jin-ah pursed her lips together and looked at him expectantly. 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6RgibignZ
Do -yun shifted uncomfortably, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AvwEVjHxX
"Are you dating Kang-dae?"
Jin-ah froze for a brief moment before sighing and nodding. His head hung low, as he continued to rub his neck.255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRk8RRdpven
"I guess that answers my question." Jin looked up at Do -yun, puzzled. "How'd you find out?"
Do -yun raised his head and smiled apologetically. "Kang-dae told me." 255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQhBoymB24
Jin-ah nodded slowly. "I didn't think he would tell anyone."
"No. I mean, I knew he liked you," he replied awkwardly. "He never shuts up about you. But he told me that you two are dating."255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEYmyBBc16
Jin-ah gave a light chuckle. "And you think that's bad?"255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxGTXw2XbX
He shrugged and shook his head. "Not really. Although I wish I hadn't heard it from Kang-dae," he paused. "If he does anything to hurt you, promise me you'll call me immediately."
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Jin-ah nodded. "Sure. Anything else?"255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdaZO7xb03
Do -yun frowned and furrowed his brows. His eyes flicked downwards, before snapping back up to meet Jin-ah's again.
"Do you...love him?"255Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBKMUS99XS
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