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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvU5J46xZUx
"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?"235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIssitF57x
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'." 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDt0dPLfhhm
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. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55sBmn1X0O
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."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ30GCNYD4uk
"But I've always obeyed my parents, I can't just go against her wish."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaRz37UFbK9
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. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoON8JCjeLV
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."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGcXVTzn3n
"Anytime buddy," Bon -Hwa replied with a smile.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnAUspEouOa
He was quiet for a moment and stared absentmindedly at the floor, seemingly deep in thought. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOLeQU580l
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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRD1Rlhkw6
"Hold on, Kyong." Do-yun held his hand up, stopping him. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtnqMNww8O
"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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rrCXK9Aa3
"Oh really?" Kyong commented dryly. "Didn't notice."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviCvIJjk3R
"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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYiKkyUbIKD
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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡToycTJ1oSW
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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7uNf6A9ZN
"Kang -dae."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXF6IqWvt6
Kyong's gaze softened and he smiled apologetically. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDTbumKaJF
"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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5J0WTMi7Ii
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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnjyweONZY
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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. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWkGNuwd8I
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. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjOOWBx0t5
Knocking once, twice, three times on the door, he waited anxiously.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5s8zFC9K8u
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Jin opened the door, smiling brightly.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHqmgWf61c
"Hey, Do-yun."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhFOpdwnNq
She invited and Do -yun hesitated, glancing at the hallway.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeuQFo8CLU
"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."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdgSEkTI2gz
"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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkMhNWLstwa
"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. 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSO0cPMqrA7
Do -yun shifted uncomfortably, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltxVj4Irvf
"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.235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtt9r1bCk6P
"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." 235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcDPvHwUec
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."235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpFawfohSdM
Jin-ah gave a light chuckle. "And you think that's bad?"235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKNT7c8jYKv
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?"235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCEUemp7tK
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?"235Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCaZoJx6bb
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