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seungcheol

“It’s not because you want us to stay friends. It’s because you like someone, am I correct?”

Seyeong faced me and stared at her most intently.

“I know it before you do Seyeong…you like him,” I said as I looked at her back. “You like, Jihoon. You do. ” I added.

Seyeong’s eyes blinked slowly as she looked down at her fist that clenching her coat.  

“Seungcheol,” she calls out softly.

“I, I don’t know what to say. I’m…” She raised her face and set her gaze towards me. 

“I’m sorry...” She continues.

“You don’t have to say anything. You don’t have to say sorry too.” I tilt my head and try to give her a smile. 

“You like him, right?” I asked.

And from what I’ve expected, Seyeong didn’t answer. 

“It’s fine. Tell me.” I insisted.

Seyeong crouches her back where it looks like she’s becoming smaller and smaller to me. I was about to ask her once more, but then she lets out a weak but honest, “Yes.”

My lips form a big smile. “That’s what I’m talking about!” I shouted proudly. “SEE? you’ll never admit it if I never made you.”

“Huh? What do you mean? What are you talking about?” 

“I’m just messing with you. Can’t you tell? Wait wait, did you actually think that I like you?” I tell looking at her in disbelief.

Alone together at the stadium. Where if you scream you’ll hear it echoes; Seyeong’s anxious deep stares just made my ears deft. 

I snickered a laugh. “Are you that sad, it’s not what you want to hear? Well… we could do something about it if you want to Sey,”

Seyeong breaks into a chuckle. “It’s alright. I’m over with you anyway!”

“Good then!” I throw.

“Amazing!” she replied and shortly after, we got into a fit of giggles.

“Hey, I think we should probably go. It’s getting late.” I stood up and dust off my pants. “Let’s go,” I said, offering my hand to her.

Seyeong looks at my hand, “Uhm, Actually..” she gazes up at me and she said. “I was actually planning to go.” 

“Good. Then let’s get you up.” 

“No. I mean, I was planning to go by myself, Cheol.”

“Where are you going?”

“I’m just going to meet someone.” She clears her throat. “I meant somewhere.” she corrected, and with her voice getting weak again. 

“Oh. Really? No problem.” I assured and smiled nodding. “Hand.” I continued.

Seyeong smiled at me back and finally took my hand. And… and then she suddenly hugged me. She pats my back softly and whispered, “Cheol-ah, Happy birthday,”

Unconsciously, I hugged her back and whispered back a ‘thank you’.

Caressing her head, I said, “Be happy too, okay?” 

Seyeong didn’t respond as expected. This girl only did a nod, and I felt it on my shoulders.