Yerim’s POV

Lying over the couch I was playing my most favorite yet old videogame.

“Yerim… look who came to visit you.” Umma peeked inside the room.

“Miyoung… who else could be?” I mumbled under my lips.

“So… were you expecting someone else?” Miyoung entered the room with slight discontentment.

“Miyoung…” My lips formed a welcoming smile.

“Lets go out.” She said.

“Now??”

“Ne~~~ go and change.”

“No… its your free day, go out with Howan.”

“He’s coming too.” She smiled adorably.

“I don’t want to disturb you guys!”

“Oh come on Yerim… you know I want to be with you as much as I want to be with Howan.”

“But he’s your boyfriend.”

She remained silent at this. “So, you don’t care anymore. Ok, then I am leaving.”

“No wait Miyoung!!! I am coming too… OK? Is it the new theme park you want to go to?”

“How’d you know?? Well yes.”

“Ok, gimme 5 minutes.”

She left the room and I opened the wardrobe to take out the shirt that Miyoung gifted me. It had printed on it ‘this girl is cute’ and it was a baby pink shirt. I matched my denim jeans with it and left my hair open.

“Miyoung?” I smiled as I came out in the lounge and then saw Howan sitting on the sofa, looking quite annoyed.

“Isnt it the shirt I gifted you?” Miyoung hugged me tightly. “You’re looking so pretty.”

‘you look so pretty’ huh… these were the words I could only hear from my umma or Miyoung. “Thanks Miyoung…. And you’re gorgeous as always.”

“See Howan… I look pretty whatever I wear.” She bragged.

“Lets go out now.” Howan replied.

“I am feeling guilty… Miyoung.” i whispered to her.

“Ah I wanted to go with you but he just jumped in…. don’t worry and he’s your friend too.” Miyoung said.

“Thanks Miyoung for taking care of her.” Umma bowed slightly.

“Oh no… you don’t have to.” Miyoung bowed as well.

“Have a safe trip.”

Miyoung waved umma goodbye but I didn’t. I just couldn’t possibly forgive her for keeping me in all these years of ignorance.

The new theme park was near our house so we reached within 15 minutes.

“Oh wahhhh…” Miyoung’s eyes started brightening. She ran to the game booths grabbing my hand and Howan followed us.

“Lets try this one.” It was a shooting game where you had to hit the target and get one another shot free.

“Howan… why don’t you try this as well.” I asked as I slid away.

“Yeah Howan… lets do this together.” Miyoung smiled back.

“Haha… if you guys say so.” Howan replied.

I felt a bit relieved as I crawled a bit away at a distance but still watching the cutest couple having their fun moments.

“Your turn Yerim… you know you cant escape.” Howan giggled.

“Ok ok…” I moved forward and held the small gun but failed in the first attempt. “You know I am bad at these games.” But in reality was there any thing I was good at except failing and reattempting?

“Lets try the next one.” Miyoung suggested.

I followed both of them but felt really responsible for ruining their so called date.

“Yerim… could you wait for us here… we are going to take that ride but its only for 2 people.” Howan said, tightly grabbing Miyoung’s hand.

“Sure.” I smiled and sighed in relief.

“But----”

“Shut up…” Howan said cheerfully and took her away.

“They look so good together.” Watching them leave, I couldn’t help but roam into my own little world. I was so grateful to God for giving me just 2 but sincere friends that I could always rely on. I took a seat on the bench and watched the whole place with my two eyes.

But what else could catch my attention except the bunch of people wandering together; group of friends, families and couples together. I tried to fit myself in one of the categories but I belong to a broken family, had only 2 friends who were always by my side but I wasn’t able to pay back in any ways and couple??? Huh besides what I vowed a few weeks ago, no guy would ever find me enough attractive.

I kept on gazing at the people when a familiar face caught my attention. I narrowed my eyes as my glasses slid down. “That guy….” I could remember him. He was the same guy I met 3 days ago in the temple like place. I stood up subconsciously… and I had nothing to do either so I decided to follow him just to kill time.

He was with another boy who looked like our age. I moved closer but hiding behind people or poles.

“I am so tired let’s head back.” His friend said as he locked his arms behind his neck.

“Yeah ok.” That guy replied.

Oh no! the only interesting thing is also going to be over. Nonetheless, I still followed them but something went extremely wrong. He turned back and saw me really close to them trying to hear what were they saying. OMO…. I froze as he locked his eyes into mine.

“Uh…I ….. i…..” I stumbled over my own words.

“Yes?” He asked as if he didn’t remember me… and why would he… my presence already was so non-existent.

“You go ahead Woohyun… I’ll be late.” He said to his friend.

“Why?” Woohyun guy smirked at me and then took a brief glance at my shirt. I felt embarrassed for wearing that shirt out in public that wrote ‘this girl is cute’ although I was the complete opposite. I fixed my glasses above. “Whats the name of this cute girl?” Was he teasing me?

“i… am sorry. Please excuse me.” I turned around.

“Woohyun… I’ll join you later.” The guy seemed persistant.

“Ok fine…” Woohyun seemed a bit irritated but I was just unable to understand that guy. Was he staying because of… me??? I unconsciously pointed a finger over my chest and opened my eyes widely.

“Yes… you.” I heard him speak back to me.

“Hahah….” I rubbed the back of my head. Did he read my thoughts?

“Sorry I couldn’t even ask your name that day.” He said leaving me utterly shocked.

“Eh???”

“I asked whats your name?” He repeated innocently.

“Yerim…” I bluntly replied. “Ok bye….” I rushed with my words along with my feet.

“Wait…. Yerim…”

I turned back with a shocked look. “Y-yes…”

“You didn’t ask my name?”

“Oh… its ok if you don’t want to t-tell…” I nervously stuck my hair behind my ear.

“N-no… that’s ok… I can te-tell you if you… if you like?” He said.

what was that feeling… I felt like he was as nervous as I was… but why. “Whats your name?” I asked.

“Myungsoo.”

“Hi Myungsoo…” I bowed and then turned back again.

“Yerim…”

“Yes…” I unknowingly turned my head back once again when he called out my name.

“W-would you come to the temple tomorrow?” He asked.

For the first time in my life, I saw someone else being nervous and wanting in front of me… sort of pleading to me.

“I would.” I said with determination in my voice…. Even If I had to crawl… I’ll still come. I turned around.

“Yerim??”

He again forced me to look back at him and I was loving that turning my head back and forth … “Yes?” I said in the most polite manner.

“Bye.” He smiled and I smiled along with him.

“YERIM!!!!!!” I heard Miyoung from a distance.

Miyoung and Howan ran to us. Both were panting heavily.

Miyoung grabbed me through my arms. “That’s why I tell you to buy a cell phone. Where did you go????” She yelled.

“ I …..” I looked sideways where Myungsoo was standing just a few seconds ago.

“What???” miyoung yelled again. “I was so worried.”

“Lets head back.” Howan suggested.

I joined them but following their backs. They were holding hands and I was smiling… constantly smiling…. It was just like someone other than Miyoung willfully wanted to become my friend. I wanted Myungsoo to join my world too.

Notes

Sorry... i am to busy to update soon... i hope you'll like it but story will take time to develop... but i dont know whether it will be longer or just a bit long...