Winter Flame [Book 4] | Pentagon ✔

Chapter 20

Chapter 20
If This Is Love
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[[ JIYOO ]]

I want all this sand to swallow me. My heart was hammering against my chest so wildly but it's the good kind of rush of letting something out. I looked at Changgu who was looking at me wide eyed. I can't believe I just confessed.

"What?" He muttered.

I buried my fingers in the sand. "It's my fault for liking you more than just a friend, so you don't have to worry about it." I got up on my feet and almost fell down on him because my knees felt so weak. He held both of my arms to steady me. "Are you okay?" He asked worriedly.

"Yeah, I'm okay." I said, but I was in the verge of tears. I turned my back on him. "Let's head back. We still have a long drive back to Seoul."

He grabbed my arm to stop me. "Jiyoo,"

"What?"

"What do you mean I'm in love with someone else?" He asked.

"I know you're still in love with Seungyeon."

"Butㅡ"

"You don't have to explain. I understand. Let's go. It's getting colder."

My hands were shaking so I kept them inside my pockets and we made our way back to the house in silence.

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"Mom, how about living with me?" I asked her before we leave. "Let's live together in Seoul."

"Jiyoo, my daughter, I don't want to be a bother to you."

"Why would you be a bother? I'd be happier if we live together. You can find a job in Seoul."

She glanced at Changgu waiting for me by the car outside. "Let's talk about that next time. For now, stay safe and take care of yourself."

I nodded and hugged her. "I'll miss you."

"Jiyoo?"

"Hm?"

"That guy..." She said. "Do you like him?"

My eyes widened as I pulled away. "Mom! How did you..."

She smiled warmly and caressed my head. "I can see the way you look at him. But does he know?"

I smiled and nodded, "Yeah, but I'm just a friend to him. Sad, isn't it?"