"Kim Mingyuuu, over here". You waving your hand excitedly. He saw you immediately, without waving back he covered his face as he ran to you.
He tugs your arm, pulling you with him. "Son Eunmi, what did I tell you? Don't come here and just wait for me at the restaurant, isn't it?". He asked you sternly.
"I thought you'd be happy if I surprised you". You smiled, reached after his hand but shocked was all over your face when he swatted you away. He seems tense. "I am. I am surprised but I'm not happy. You ain't listen to me, how am I supposed to feel that way?".
Why did he suddenly get mad?
"Mingyu, Eunmi..wait for us". You saw Dokyeom, Hoshi, and Wonwoo coming on your way. Before you could say anything, Mingyu blocked your view.
"Get inside our van, hurry". Mingyu pushes you a bit harshly.
"B-But". Mingyu slides the door open. "Just get in already".
When he closes the door, three of them seem disappointed as they didn't get to see you. Didn't know what he was talking about with them, they nodded off and strolled away.
"Mingyu, why didn't you let me talk to them?". You asked him the moment he joined you. "Take us to the nearest stall, hyung". You were confused. "Aren't we going to our favorite restaurant?".
"Can you shut the fuck up? You've been talking non-stop by the moment you see me until now !". Your body jolted up when he suddenly shouted at you.
He cleared up his throat when their manager-hyung shot him a glare through the mirror. "Sorry". You muttered.
"Eunmi, I..".
"No, it's my fault. You guys are pretty busy and you're probably tired yet I-asking you out for lunch. I'm sorry for not being considerate enough to you".You cut him off quickly. Mingyu was taken aback by you, he felt bad for acting that way.
Instead of apologizing to you, he just tilted to his left side staring out of the window. "It's fine..". He mumbled, grazing his lower lip by his thumb.
From the side of his face, you could see how gloomy he is. Your phone vibrates as the screen lights up the notification. Donghyuck. Mingyu caught you hiding it from him.
He clearly pissed off and ignored you. Without explaining anything to him, you shoved your phone back inside your purse.
"We are here". The manager hyung said. You almost tripped over your loosened up shoelaces, so not thinking much you bend over to tie it up.
"Hurry up and get off. I'm busy, we all need to get back to the company after lunch". Mingyu walked into the stall, not even bothering to wait for you.
"Thank you". You thanked his manager and tailed after him inside the stall.
"I've ordered you jjamppong with a lot of mussels and shrimp". He slurped on his noodle and you stood there dumbfounded.
"Mingyu, the thing is..".
"You're not going to sit?". He lifted his head, looking straight to you. "Uh? Hmm". You take a seat across from him. You bite your lip, holding the chopsticks. Contemplating whether you should take a risk or not. Again your phone vibrates.
"What now?". He is getting annoyed and you said nothing. "Don't try to piss me off even more and eat". He warned you and you had enough with him.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you so mad at me?". You bravely question him.
"Don't you know why?!". He raised his voice. Your phone vibrated for the third time and you answered the call. "Yes, Donghyuck-ah. I'm busy right now, will call you later. Bye".
"Look at you. Woah I can't believe you". He chuckled, eyes burning red.
"You can't believe what?". You stretch your lips into straight thin lines.
"Of you actually ask me out for lunch and casually hide the facts about you keeping a younger guy behind my back. Probably fuck him as well".
"It's Lee Donghyuck, for God's sake Mingyu. He's like a little brother to me. I would never do that !".
"Yeah, it's him so what? Little brother, huh? Cut the bullshit, Eunmi. Everyone knew he got a feeling towards you".
"I don't get it. Why are you accusing me of something I didn't do for the sake of covering yours !". You snapped. "What did you say?!". He smacked chopsticks down to the table
"I noticed everything ! I just pretend not to. Because I loved you. But, I can't stand it anymore. Now tell me how long?".
Mingyu's eyes were slightly shaken. "How long of what?".
"You've been with her behind my back?".
"What kind of nonsense you say—".
"I don't eat spicy foods and I'm allergic to seafood. We've been together for so long, how can you forget that?". You snapped. His mouth hung open.
"And I remember, maybe your mind filled with something else or to be more exact with someone new? We haven't seen each other for so long and you're getting angry at me. Also, you started to acting up and not giving a damn about me. Maybe I can tell when is the beginning". Mingyu deeply chuckled, he sipped on a glass of water.
"And how our relationship would end up to be". You take a deep breath before continuing to talk. "Donghyuck was right. Your members were right. Everyone was right. I'm the one who is wrong. I'm fucking stupid believed in you that I ended up hurting myself".
"Let's break up then. Thinking how great you are, you must be prepared for yourself, to be better off alone. Am I right?".
Mingyu leaned over you. "I'm so glad..I don't have to see your face anymore. I was worried back then when I started to lose feelings towards you, but I guess I'm just too scared over nothing. Fucking waste my time. I'm not the only bad guy here but we are. Fair and square". You almost slapped him but halted your action.
"Why don't you slap me? Afraid that I might do the same?". He smirked.
You shake your head, laughing. "That's not the issue. I was afraid to get my hand dirty. Well, as you can see it's not worth it. I don't feel like dealing with a coward right now. Anyway, good luck for her to date a bastard like you". You spun around and left the stall immediately.
Sad. The one you loved, humiliated you after he lost his feelings to you. Proud. You are not crying. You are brave enough to get through this.
"Eunmi-noona". Donghyuck caught your wrist. "H-Hyuck? How did you know that I was here?". He tilted his head cutely, with a soft smile, his fingertips playing with your strands of hair.
Weak. You burst into tears.
"Aigoo, my Eunmi is crying. Come here, let me hug you huh". He wrapped his arms around you tightly, rested his chin up on top of your head. Swaying your body lovingly.
"H-Hyuck-ah..I-I broke up with him". You told him still sobbing.
"You did? It's okay. You're doing great. You'll find someone better than him, probably sooner than you thought".
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"You want me to come with you?". He asked. Using your backhand, you wiped away your tears. "How about your class?". He sighed, comfortably adjusting his car seat. "My class ended two hours ago".
You didn't say anything and drove your car with no destination in your mind. "Let's pull off somewhere, I'll drive. You don't look like you are okay". He suggests.
"I'm okay". You said. "You are not okay". You huffed. "I said I'm okay !! I'm okay !!". You yelled, honking endlessly in the long route. You sobbed. Damn it, you are such a loser.
"Listen, if one of us were meant to be a brat.. it should be me and not you". He handed you a handkerchief.
"I hate myself. Sorry, I shouldn't let out my anger over you". You felt bad for him. However, Donghyuck was quick to say it was fine.
" Don't worry about it. As cliche as it may sound, I want you to always keep it in mind that I'm here with you. I'm not going anywhere. I will always stay by your side, noona".