Hwayoung’s POV

I cried and cried a lot that day. It was such a burden on my heart which was pulling me down into the earth’s core.

“You know you’re tears are wetting my shirt.” Minhyuk said.

I abruptly pulled back my head which was initially rested on his shoulders. “I am sorry.” I mumbled angrily as I started walking away.

“Yah!!! It was a joke… Hwayoung???” He kept on creeping behind me but I didn’t bother looking back or answering to him. I had to go back and make up with unnie.

Eventually, Minhyuk stopped following me and I finally entered home. “Unnie’s home?” I suspected as her slippers were missing but I noticed that another pair of slippers were missing too. Could it be our 'always late' umma?? No… could it be our aunt?? Oh well, her children are so noisy… it is someone else. Ok I don’t need to be suspicious over such a simple thing. I was just happy that I could eventually go and talk to unnie that she won’t be troubled anymore.

Pin drop silence.

What’s this??? I know someone other than unnie is in our house, probably unnie’s friend but why don't I hear a damn thing? Or a conversation??? Maybe there’s no one and I am just making up things in my mind… Yes, that’s it. I need to tell unnie.

Mustering up courage I invaded the room and out of nervousness, started talking “Hyo Unni… I know you hate me right now but…”
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Wait….

WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING HERE!!!

Practically, Hyo unnie was on her bed and that Wonho was just over her, kissing her; and as soon as they heard me mumbling, their heads turned to face me as they halted any motion.

“YAH!” I rushed to her bed and kicked off Wonho over my unnie… How dare he!!! “ISH! Wonho-yah! Get out of here!”

Wonho got up and laughed watching my irritated expression. “Call me…” He said to unnie before leaving.

I picked up a pillow from the bed and aimed on his head but before my target could be locked he rushed out of the room and closed the door. Then I turned my head towards unnie who was blushing.
Wait….
My cheeks turned red at the thought that I interrupted them and plunged into the room at the wrong moment... Oh well, I shouldn’t be thinking this right now.

“Unnie, you ok?” I asked as she nodded. *sigh* I sat next to her on her bed and began finishing off what I started. “I know you hate me right now but…” No way… didn’t I practice it… why am I lost at words? “Unnie, I am…. Sorry… but you know everything’s gonna be alright.” I took out my cell phone and made her listen to the whole recording.

“See I can do this… I’m sorry that I put you through this… but I will protect you from now on.”

She seemed nothing like shocked after hearing the recording but calm as usual. She grabbed my hand and I posed a startled look at her.“Hwayoung-ah… thanks for being my twin sister… but… I’m not mad at you anymore… I also want you to know that I’m only doing this so you don’t feel like you have to protect me… I’m older I should be protecting you… but… do you remember that night at appa’s grave… well I thought about that time a lot recently and I have been immature taking out my frustration and anger on you… I’m sorry will you forgive me also?”

I tried to hold in my tears as we hugged each other… I missed those hugs from Unnie… Ok wait… “But really unni… I mean… Wonho… I don’t like him but if you do…. I’ll try.” Huh… I sighed heavily.

“I know but he makes me very happy. What about you? Have you figured it out between Minhyuk Oppa and Hyungwon Oppa?” She asked…

Hyungwon?? I really don’t want t hear his name anymore.

“Well… now that we have this recording… we can get your slate clean again.” I said smiling at her.

“I’m not asking about that… babo… what your heart feels… if you want to be with Minhyuk I’d be happier but still from now on I won’t judge you even if you choose to be with Hyungwon Oppa… I would like it how I’m like with Wonho Oppa but… Don’t do anything you’ll regret.”

Damn… it’s all over unnie… how do I explain it you…. Hyungwon wasn’t being honest with me… but just having his own way of fun… He doesn’t even like me.

“I am just… I still don’t know…” I murmured.

She hugged me again and pinched my cheeks, “BABO… Take your time and don’t do anything with that recording until you get your heart worked out.”

“Okay… thank you Unni.”

But I already did something… the whole school heard it what you heard just a minute ago… she’s gonna hate me again if she finds out. Maybe I went too far with it… but why is she thinking about those people who tried to ruin her reputation?

I heard the bell at our door ring.

“I’ll get it.” Hyo unnie jumped out of the bed and I could certainly feel the new wave of confidence in her. I went along with her.

“MINHYUK?" I yelled… why do you have to appear right after I kicked Wonho out!

“Minhyuk oppa… please come inside.” Unnie invited.

“Ahah… ani… just wanted to invite you both at my house… right now?? If you don’t mind?”

“Nobody’s coming…” I glared at him and sniffed.

“Well, I have some chores to do, but Hwayoung will definitely come.” Unnie pushed me out of the door. She was just lying about having to do chores… she just wanted me to have some time with Minhyuk… urgh!!!

“Your unnie is so much better than you.” He mumbled as he crossed his arms behind his shoulders while walking beside me.

“I know…” I mumbled back. “But why are you inviting me to your house?”

“Wanted to cheer you guys up. But she didnt come with us. So everything’s settled down between you and Hyoyoung?”

“Probably… but I haven’t told her yet that the whole school heard the recording. She even warned me not to do anything stupid with the recording but…” I bit my lower lip in frustration. “She’s gonna hate me again.”

“Babo.” He flicked my forehead.

“I am in a bad mood right now.”

“And Oh God, I am just excited to go to the school next day… I am super excited on how our class will treat Jiyoung and your special Hyungwon now that all of them know how they spread the rumor.”

I striked him with my laser eyes. “I don’t even care about them anymore.”

“You know… I am just curious why did Hyungwon get involved? I mean, I can totally understand Soomi and Jiyoung being jealous of you both… but why Hyungwon?”

“Minhyuk…” I lowered my gaze. “He was cheating on me.”

“WHAT??” He stopped for a moment and grabbed my arms. “He was???”

“He’s Jiyoung’s boyfriend.”

“Omo… I cant believe my ears… Jiyoung went THAT far? She tried to play with your feelings?? She’s gonna pay.” He made a fist.

As soon as I reached his home, his younger brother came running. “Hyung… you didn’t tell me Hwayoung noona was coming??” He seemed a bit excited.

“AH… another rival.” Minhyuk murmured. “Just get lost… she’s my guest.” Minhyuk grabbed my hand and passed by him.

“But I didn’t get to greet him well.” I resisted.

“That’s even good.”

“Oh… is it Hwayoung?” Minhyuk’s mother slipped out of the kitchen and hugged me tightly with her watery hands… oh no…

“Just make something good for both of us.” Minhyuk said a bit irritated and dragged me out of her arms.

“I think that seemed a bit rude.” I glared but he kept on dragging.

“I am just embarrassed… my home’s full of people.”

“But it’s so nice to have a big family with grandparents.” I struggled against his grip.

“But there’s no privacy seriously.”

“You’re sounding like an unhappy newly wedded wife.”

He chuckled.

As he opened the door to his room, I saw his younger 8 yr old sister shoting dark glares at me. it went down through my spine to my whole body.

“You’re sister’s a bit scary.” i said.

“Just make yourself comfortable.” He said as he closed the door and I sat down on the mattress, placing my hands on the short table in front of me.

“Ok… so why am I here?”

“Didn’t I tell earlier… lets spend some fun time together.” He said as he sat down with me pressing my nose.

“Stop it.” I shoved his hand.

“Ok… lets get back to the real point. I want you to reconsider my confession.”

“What confession?”

“Do I have to do it again?” he asked frowning.

“I ….” I looked down. “I see you as a friend… I am not sure.”

“Do you still think of him?”

“You know it’s been a few hours that I get to know his reality.”

“So what? Just tell do you still like him?”

“Would you like me if I do that to you what Hyungwon was planning to do with me?”

He let out a deep sigh and crossed his arms over his chest. “Yes… until…” He leaned closer. “Until… I find a new girl to replace you.” I inclined a bit back and with a thud my back hit the floor. NO NO NO… Why did I kick Wonho… did he spell a bad luck on me??? Now Minhyuk’s doing the same thing what Wonho did to unnie. He bent over me but I could seriously see him blushing.

“Maybe… if I kiss you… you’ll think about me then?” He murmured and was just few inches away from my face… Poor me… I couldn’t even find words to say. 'I like Hyungwon' wont work this time… How do I stop him.

“B-but … I think of you as a friend.” I tried to avoid direct eye contact.

“Not after I kiss you.”

I am done. No… what if the same happens and someone barges into the room.

“Minhyuk someone’s coming.” I whispered.

“If you really didn’t like me, you would have pushed me away by now.” He smirked.

I looked into his eyes startled. “What?” I narrowed my eyes and he took his chance to kiss me, holding my jaw with his hand. Why did I not push him away and where did all my strength go? Losing all my toughness, I couldn’t even resist and closed my eyes.

“MAMA!!! Oppa’s kissing our guest.” His younger sister who was just standing at the entrance shouted out quite indifferently.

Minhyuk suddenly parted, as his cheeks were now even more red. I stood up. “Minhyuk…I ….” NO…. I consciously took a notice of his lips… look away right now Hwayoung… “I gotta go… see you…. *breathes* tomorrow. Bye…” I waved him good bye and he was even still flustered.

“No … wait.” He called.

“Bye…” I whispered to his sister and pinched her cheeks hardly as we both glared into each other’s eyes.I smiled back at Minhyuk and found my way out although his house was more like an annoying maze. Did Wonho really casted a bad luck spell on me???

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