By Zephyria Gun-woo Hyung wants to write a song like that. He wants to write a song that is more intense than anyone else and reveal an overwhelming presence.
What problem would there be if that wish came true as he wished? But….
Suddenly, someone put their hand on my shoulder.
“Watching the music video?”
“Aaaaaah!”
I couldn’t help but scream, completely out of it. Sung Se-han smiled contentedly at my startled jumping.
“What are you watching so intently? Am I that cool?”
“Ah, damn…!”
I grumbled, clutching my throbbing heart.
“Give me some warning before you come around. You startled me!”
I was already surprised, but I think my heart is pounding even more because of his appearance, as if he had just come out of the filming set.
No, did he really come straight from filming? He’s too perfectly set up…?
“Did you do something wrong? Why are you so surprised?”
I should have retorted, but I was suddenly speechless.
The way he leisurely sweeps back his hair is like a movie star… It’s like a hot celebrity I only saw on TV is in front of me, so it’s hard to look at him properly.
“Ha….”
Damn it. I should have changed into a t-shirt that wasn’t stretched out before coming out.
“You really seem surprised. Should I buy you something to drink?”
“No, it’s okay….”
As Sung Se-han approached, I unconsciously stepped back. As a result, he also hesitated and stopped.
“You were hugging me this morning, why are you suddenly acting awkward?”
My hair stood on end when his crazy words started.
“Hey! When did I….”
Oh, right…! I did hug him. But that wasn’t my intention. Even if I’m wronged, there’s no one to complain to. Sigh! Who knows how frustrated I am?
“I met you in the morning, what’s so urgent that you came here at this late hour? If you have something to say, you can make time during the day.”
It wasn’t that I had nothing to say that I was picking a fight. I was very tired because today felt so long.
“I wanted to do that too, but I felt like I couldn’t sleep if I didn’t check.”
“Check what?”
I glanced sideways at the bomber jacket and well-fitting Black Jeans he was wearing. That’s right. Sung Se-han was the brand ambassador…?
“What if you ignore me again from tomorrow? I have to make sure before that happens.”
“!”
Sung Se-han makes me speechless again. I bit my lip and sat down on the bench.
It’s hard to deny that it’s an unavoidable situation, but to be honest, I don’t feel very good about reconciling with him like this.
He stabs people in the back as he pleases, and our friendship has to remain unchanged, is there anyone more selfish and shameless than him?
Even though resentment is piled up in layers, I can’t even hate him anymore.
“Don’t worry about that. I can’t ignore you anymore.”
Actually, it would be more accurate to say that I don’t want to hate him anymore.
The moment Sung Se-han sat next to me, I smelled a familiar cologne.
“Tae-kyung.”
I looked at Sung Se-han and quietly swallowed. Somehow, I could see that his tension had dropped significantly.
See? Even though he’s smiling with his eyes, I still feel nervous.
“So, how was my debut song? Did you like it?”
Sung Se-han, who put his arm around my shoulder, asked subtly.
“…….”
I moved my lips but avoided Sung Se-han’s eyes. I feel the arm he put around my shoulder heavily.
Does this bastard think I can simply say I liked it?
“You’re so carefree, it’s nice.”
“Why do you think I’m carefree?”
I turned my head sharply and glared at Sung Se-han. Brown eyes were staring at me from close range. We looked at each other as if we were having a staring contest. I felt like he had something he was holding back, just like me.
“Tae-kyung, why did you come to me when you’re not even angry?”
My head went blank and I only blinked before shaking off Sung Se-han’s arm. Then I stood up abruptly and looked down at him.
“What do you want to hear? I reached out my hand, so you can just contact me and get along. Or will you be satisfied if I smile like an idiot and say I’ve forgotten everything? Should I do that?”
“See? You’re not angry at all.”
Sung Se-han, who was looking up at me diagonally, was making a deceptively innocent expression.
“You’re so pissed off that you’re saying nonsense about contacting me and getting along. But why are you pretending to be friendly?”
I gritted my teeth and clenched my trembling fists, but I couldn’t calm down.
Why am I pretending to be friendly?
That’s because you had an accident…!
Once again, Sung Se-han’s portrait flashed before my eyes. I was suffocated by the fear that rushed over me.
“I wanted to pretend to be friendly because you were so successful. Are you satisfied now?”
Resentment, hatred, and fear were mixed together and heated up my head. I ended up doing the stupidest thing.
The stupid thing of hurting the person I care about and getting hurt myself.
Even so, Sung Se-han smiled brightly under the dim light. As if there was nothing wrong with what I said.
“You bad bastard. Is that funny?”
We promised to stand on stage together with the song you wrote…! You went somewhere else alone! I was looking forward to the day I would stand on stage with your song. I wanted to stand next to you…!
Anger settled on top of fear.
“You traitor!”
I finally spat out a curse. I never intended to say such a thing.
“Ha… shit.”
I bit my trembling lips, but I couldn’t calm down. Before I could cover my eyes with my hands, I saw Sung Se-han’s face smiling calmly.
Why are you making such hurt eyes?
“Lee Tae-kyung, no take-backs?”
“Wh-what…?”
I didn’t even understand the absurd words I had just heard, but he started laughing, showing his teeth.
“Whether you’re angry or not, we’ve reconciled anyway. No take-backs now.”
“Wow, you’re really…!”
Are you kidding me right now? I felt like I was steaming with anger. For a guy like this….
Ding-dong!
I wasn’t even surprised by the Status Window that appeared without warning. I glanced at the red window floating in the air before freezing in shock.
[How to prevent the death of genius idol Sung Se-han.]
[Sudden Event!]
Sudden event…? What is this now….
[You can lower your Inferiority Score to 80 points right now!]
80 points? It’s going down by 10 points right now?
[Tell Sung Se-han your honest feelings! Say, ‘I wanted to stand on stage together with the song you wrote!’ Please soothe Sung Se-han’s heart!]
Don’t say such bullshit. Who needs to soothe whose heart? Huh?
Shit… Even if you made it 0 points right now, even if my mouth was torn, I couldn’t say such a thing.
[This isn’t an everyday event!]
[The time limit is 5 minutes!]
Go fuck yourself!
“Tae-kyung.”
Sung Se-han, who had been watching me tremble, got up from the bench. My gaze rose sharply, and I stepped back two steps. This bastard seems to have gotten taller in the meantime. I thought his growth plates were closed, how long is he going to keep growing?
“Do you want to do that one more time? I want to hear it again.”
“You want to hear it? What?”
When I glared at him, Sung Se-han held out his phone. The background was a picture of me hugging Sung Se-han.
“This, the pose and the lines, exactly the same.”
“Ah, damn it!”
Ding-dong!
[Sudden Event! The time limit has passed!]
Startled, I closed my mouth. This event can’t be helped. Next time….
[A penalty will be given for non-compliance with the event!]
A penalty! What…? There was no such thing!
[Choose! Sung Se-han’s leg / Sung Se-han’s arm]
What… what does that mean? Suddenly my mind went blank, and I couldn’t understand what the sentence in the Status Window meant.
“Tae-kyung! What’s wrong with you?”
I must have been staggering. Sung Se-han, surprised, grabbed my arm tightly.
“You’re sick, aren’t you? Tell me. What’s bothering you?”
“No… no! It’s not that!”
I shook my head and tried to regain my senses, but I couldn’t calm down. Choose Se-han’s leg or arm, what the hell is that! What are you going to do if I choose?
[If it’s difficult to choose, we’ll do it randomly! Doo-goo-doo-goo!]
Shut up!
[Congratulations! Sung Se-han’s arm!]