「 intractable | kang daniel 」 ✔

30

Mad

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My head snapped when I saw a hand offered in front of me. I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I completely forgot I'm in a party. Jihoon was smiling at me, it was like a deja vu when I first danced with him. I glanced at my father and he was smiling at us. I took Jihoon's hand after that.

He led me to a much wider space where people had gone to dance. I rested my hands on his shoulder as he placed his on my waist. "Is something bothering you?" He asked softly while staring down at me. I smiled before looking down. "I'm just.. thinking." I told him before sighing.

"Then you really are bothered." He remarked, I shook my head. "You can tell me," He added.

"It's fine, I shouldn't worry about it too much." But I do and it felt heavy inside my chest. I sighed deeply before putting a smile on my face. Jihoon was still looking back at me worriedly. I laughed, he shouldn't be worried. "I'm fine, really!" I grinned at him and he somehow relaxed.

"Okay, then just talk whenever you want to." He said in a serious tone. "We're already talking, stupid." I mumbled before giggling. He then scratched the back of his neck before smiling at me. I returned it with more sincerity this time before enjoying the music. I should learn to enjoy these kinds of dance, I'm with a friend after all.

People had already gotten up from their tables after the supper. They were talking, introducing themselves to each other and some were just looking around just like him. But instead of just looking, he's giving me a stare that I know too well. He had a grim expression on his face, clearly telling me he's not happy with what he's seeing.

I averted my gaze then lowered my head just right when the song has stopped. I stared back at Jihoon then gave him an apologetic smile. "Jihoon-"

"Go ahead, I saw him just now." I was startled but then sighed. "I'm sorry, I'll just talk to him." He gave me a smile and I caught a glimpse of sadness flash on his face. It was only for a moment before he gave me a more sincere smile. I was hesitant to leave him after that but he let go of me.

"Go on." He smiled, I gave him a nod before turning to where I saw Daniel just now. When I looked at him he was already turned on his back, leaving. I walked faster to get to him. I couldn't call out because I might get people's attention which is unnecessary since my father's just here.

Daniel kept walking and I trailed behind him. He went out the venue and passed the lobby, is he really going to leave? I thought he was headed for the door but he turned into a corner. I immediately followed but he was gone. Where did he go?

"What do you think are you doing?" A cold voice spoke and I spun around to see Daniel looking at me with brows furrowed. I sighed in relief then walked over to him. "Daniel.." I called out. "I want to talk to you." I looked at him with pleading eyes.

"What if your father see us here?" His flat voice told me he doesn't want me here. It hurt but I shrugged it lip lip off. "Daniel, I'm sorry. Please don't be like this." I fought the urge to cry, why do I feel like crying?

Because this is hurting me too much..

"You seem to be enjoying yourself with him, why talk to me now?" His voice was dead, flat and sounded uninterested. I bit and looked down as I feel a pang of pain inside my chest. I don't get him, why is he being like this? Is it so hard to understand that Jihoon lip is just a friend and nothing else? I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out so I shut it tightly.

"Just go, convince your father more that you are not a least bit interested in me." He said casually as if it's a normal thing. "Do you think that's an easy thing to do?" I snapped at him but he seems unaffected it makes me mad. "Aren't you good in that thing, Saeron?" His tone was accusing, it was hurting me.