Mystique Of Aurora

13

No one's POV:

it has now been exactly one week. it was 4 pm and they were ready for ryujin's discharge. she had received her treatment, full treatment and was doing way better than before.

"I'm finally letting you go ryujinah, but that doesn't mean that you should skip your meals and medications. if you don't wanna come back here, you should eat well. get it?" mr choi said

"of course uncle, I have to do that so I don't have to see your face" ryujin jokes around like she always did

"you're never getting older are you?" mr choi shakes his head and smiled, ryujin shrugged and smiled back

"thank you uncle, for taking care of us." yeji continued

"of course, it's my job," he paused and went beside yeji and whispered "go for it! we all can see how much you cared for her and how panicked you were that night. shoot your shot" he encouraged her

"u-uncle how did you.." yeji was cut off-

"shhh I can just see it in your eyes, so go for it! we're rooting for you"

he cleared his throat and spoke for all of them to hear "ehem.. now get going, your parents are waiting outside" like he always did he playfully shoo them away

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timeskip:

things were a bit awkward now that the two were alone in their house after their parents went back. of course like every asian parent, they made sure their children have enough food. no, they are not poor, come on they are the CEOs of two outstanding companies, they are just lazy to go grocery shopping so their parents filled their almost empty refrigerator with vegetables and other things needed.

ryujin can sense that yeji was different than before but every time she tried to confront her, the latter always finds an excuse so eventually ryujin decided to let it pass, but that does not mean that she treats yeji differently she just decided to stop confronting her about it.

as for yeji, she was proud of herself for standing on her ground despite ryujin's confrontation. she reminded herself again and again that ryujin will never be able to reciprocate her feelings, of course, she has a hard time ignoring ryujin and seeing her sad but she knew that's the best for them

"ryujin, I'll be coming home late. don't forget to eat your dinner and your medicines" yeji said

"no more ryujinah or...ryuddaeng huh?" she paused "...you know what yeddeong? I don't know why you became like this all of a sudden. I am worried about you. did I do something wrong? I am a nuisance, aren't I? you always have to take care of me and now you must be annoyed at me... I completely understand, but can you just tell me what is going on? why are we so awkward? why are you so distant? you are... so near yet so far." she knew she was rambling but she looked at yeji with pain in her eyes.

yeji softened when she met ryujin's eyes "ryuddaeng...it's not you, it's me. you're not a nuisance and you did nothing wrong. i...I just need to soothe myself. just for a time being.
just give me some time" yeji said as she went closer to hug ryujin. she gave her a tight hug and kissed her temple "I'm sorry, I'll fix myself"

ryujin hugged her back resting her head on the crook of the latter's neck "can you not leave? can you stay tonight? the house's too big and lonely and cold."

"Ryu.."

"Please, I don't wanna be alone. it's frightening" ryujin said as she hugged yeji tighter

yeji was deciding whether she should stay or leave to particularly do nothing if she stays behind that mean the walls she built will slowly collapse and her feelings will be back but ryujin looks so vulnerable that she knew she has to stay, "alright"
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Ryujin's POV:

I seriously don't know anything anymore, should I just confess? if I did and she rejected me then what? this is so fucking frustrating, should I give her a hint that I started catching feelings for her? but it has not been long since yeonjun and I broke up, she might think that I am just a playgirl? I'm not gay, I'm fucking straight but I can be gay for her, only for her though. fucking hell this is annoying. I don't care anymore, I will give her a hint and if she reciprocates then I will confess but there's a big chance for her to reject me because she is waiting for someone already

"you seem out of it" yeji said, we ate dinner and now we're cuddling on the sofa watching tv, and yes it has been a long time since we cuddled so I am savouring the moment

"am I though? I was just thinking about something." I said and paused "...yeddeong, I have a question"

"ask away"

"who's this girl?" I asked her and she seemed confused

"Which girl?"

"the girl that you've been waiting for?"

"oh her? she's someone close to me, she's just perfect, she's kind, she was a total badass back then, she still is, she is gentle and she can be clingy..." she said and her eyes were sparkling when she described her. I shouldn't be but I am jealous. "but I won't tell you who she is, because that's a secret" she chuckled

"don't you... don't you ever think of confessing to her? and see the outcome?"

"oh I would but now's not the right time, I can't ruin our friendship just because I can't keep my feelings to myself"

"but she has the right to know, don't you think?"

"maybe one day, one fine day" she paused "...what's with all these questions?" she asked me

"oh? oh, nothing I am just curious. i-" I was a bit hesitant "... I might have a crush on someone." her smile dropped and I can't figure out the exact reason

"crush? who is he?" she asked me, now sitting straight facing me, breaking out from our cuddle and I miss her warmth at the loss of contact

"why assume that person is a he?" I questioned her

"because you're straight? I mean you always showed interest in men and not once did you swing the other way so why not? she questioned me back

"oh? yeah you're right. you are damn right, that person is a he?" I said with a hint of nervousness and an annoyed tone

"So who's he? care to share who's this lucky boy?" she said while smiling but her smile was not sincere at all, it almost appeared as if she was hurt? why is that?

"ain't no way, I will consider it if you tell me yours"

"looks like I won't be knowing him" she sighs

why is it so hard for you to say? why can't you just confess to her? that way it'll be easier for me to decide whether I'll pursue you or not. why are things so complicated?

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a/n: I'm sorry guys for not updating. it took me 10 days to write this filler chapter. I was sick and had to take care of my health and my mind was not functioning properly. I'm sorry if I've disappointed you guys...
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