𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡 ;ʰˢʲ 『English Version』

Chapter XIII

— We're leaving, don't open the door to anyone, you know what to do if a thief enters the house.

— You're going out? Together?

Seojun raised an eyebrow as he looked at his excited sister. — It's none of your business.

— He's going to drop me off at home. — Aera hit Seojun's arm after the answer he gave to his sister. — I'll make him come back soon, don't worry, sleep early Gogo. —Aera approached, leaving a kiss on her forehead and a small hug, turning to see Jukyeong. —Have a good night, Jukyeong. — The girl said goodbye politely before seeing Seojun.

— Ah, yes, we're leaving. — The boy said after coming out of the trance, that is, after stopping seeing Aera, walking behind the oldest, who had already opened the door and began to leave the house, encountering the cold night air.

Winter would be soon, it was logical that it would be cold.

With one last glance at his sister, who was raising her eyebrows provocatively at him, Seojun left after giving her a sign of silence, closing the door of the house so he could see Aera, who had her arms open, enjoying the cold.

She loved winter.

— You're not freezing? You didn't bring your coat, as always.

— Yah, stop scolding me, jaguar boy. — Aera said, opening her eyes provocatively, as did Seojun, although he raised his eyebrows in offence, seeing how the older girl smiled innocently, the girl took small steps back before running away, being followed by the boy, who complained about the nickname given as they ran through the empty streets of the city.

Thus, both of them arrived at a park, Aera stopped, leaning on a nearby light pole, while Seojun positioned himself next to her, looking at the night sky before setting his eyes on the park, the place seemed to be empty, it was fair, it was late. — Come, let's sit down. — The boy said, gently taking the girl's wrist to take her to a bench that was there, sitting down, they both let out a sigh, which made them laugh at the coordination.

They both stayed silent for a long time, just enjoying each other's company, it was nice, they didn't know they could be that way, at least, they couldn't before, and not because they felt uncomfortable, more because they never shut up, Suho and Seyeon said it a lot, when they got together it was like putting together two babies who were learning to talk.

They were never silent.

—I'm going to finish things with Suho. — Aera's voice was heard, making Seojun look at her immediately, noticing how her gaze was on their hands, which she was playing with.

The boy swore he felt his heart beat hard when he heard those words, his desire to get up and jump all over the place grew more and more within him and he swore that if it weren't for the fact that it was already late, he would scream with joy. — Oh really? Are you sure?

Aera nodded with a pout, of course she didn't want to do it, but seeing the situation, after hearing Gowon's words. She thought that maybe if she was right, it's just habit, maybe it was true that she was afraid of loneliness, but she knew that the affection that they both felt until a few days ago in their relationship was over.

It wasn't worth keeping him anymore, if he liked Jukyeong, she would leave the way clear for her, she wasn't going to fight for something she wasn't going to win, and at this point, she didn't even know if she really wanted to win it.

— I will... I'm determined to do it but... — Seojun looked at her with her head tilted, quite attentively. — Well, it will be difficult I guess...

— Of course it will be, despite everything, it was someone who was with you for a long time and that, I'm sure, you get to love him.. — Seojun nodded, looking down, thinking about that left a bitter taste in his throat. —...But starting a new chapter is always good Aera, you don't have to distance yourself from him completely, you were friends before, right? They can continue to be so.