"See you later Mrs. Im, Mr. Im" I bowed to both of them politely with a forced smile drawn on my face.
I saw Mrs. Im slightly nudge Jaebum on the side, making him startled. "So Jaebum, Minhee" She said, clasping her hands. "Since you guys are in the same school, I think both of you should go to school together?"
"What?!" I blurted out. "No—I mean like-th-that's cool but—"
"I think I'll be late" Jaebum said, uninterested.
"Minhee can wait for you though. You guys are best friends after all, right?" Mom suggested which makes my heart aches. Best friend? More like ex-best friend.
The silence took its place, leading to an awkward atmosphere.
"So...?" Mom said, lifting her left eyebrow.
"I'm fine either way, but if Jaebum...isn't into this..." I stuttered. I felt cold sweat slowly making its way down to my neck.
Mrs. Im looked at his son again, waiting for an answer. "No" He stopped for a second, "I mean, no. I would like to." Heol...he got me real good just now I thought he was going to disagree.
I could see smiles drawn on the two elder's faces. "Okay then, see you tomorrow. Thank you for coming. It was a great pleasure having your family here." Mom hugged Mrs. Im for a long second and they said their farewell.
Mom closed the door and suddenly dragged me into the living room. "Now, tell me. what happened?" She asked with her eyes shining with curiosity.
"Nothing? I guess?"
"You're lying." She sighed. "Did you guys have a fight just now? I felt like the friendship between you two aren't strong anymore. Is it because Jaebum is a different person now?" She kept hitting me with multiple questions and honestly, it's tiring.
"Mom, please. That was like 8 or 9 years ago and of course everything changed. He is an idol now, a famous one. Do you expected us to be the same old tiny little mony friends again? That would never happen. Although, we were once best friends, that doesn't mean we will forever be one. And I truly believe everything happens for a reason. If one day, we can get closer to each other, trust me, it won't be the same. It never will." I said, holding my tears while looking down.
"I know that, Minhee. But it wouldn't hurt if you guys treasure back all of your memories that both of you hold together, the memories you happily share together. Let it be if it wouldn't be the same. Yes, Jaebum is an idol now. But to him, you are his childhood best friend. And that's what keeps you guys together. It's okay, take your time. I know it's hard for you but it's hard for him too. It's possible to be best friends again. Start it like how you guys started to be best friends decades ago." Mom patted my head and went into her room, giving me some space alone.
Mom was right. It's possible.
my exam has ended and i finally get a chance to update this book.
a big thanks to yall out there. love you as much as i love my got7 babies. is it possible to reach 1k reads within the next two months jagshagsjabye
