The days went on and on, and Jaehyun completely forgot about the lady who answered Jimmy's phone. Jimmy often brings Jaehyun out for a date almost every other day when they don't have much to do regarding college. Sometimes they went to KTV Bar with Matthew and Tommy for hangouts. Everything seems so normal, though Jimmy sometimes feels bothered by the thought of Stacy."Congratulations boys," Margaret and Arthur greeted Matthew, Tommy, Jimmy, and Jaehyun after climbing down the podium as they received their certificates. "Thanks, Auntie," the boys said in unison. The Cha family, including Matthew, went to a restaurant to celebrate, while Jimmy went home for the family dinner as well. However, Jimmy seems to hate it as Stacy's family is there. Jimmy hated his parents for inviting them. He went to his room, making sure it was triple locked, and called Jaehyun, whom he already missed.****The next morning, Jaehyun and Jimmy met up at the park for a walk.They were leisurely walking,
Jaehyun's POV "No, there must be a misunderstanding here. Jimmy loves me and will never do this to me." I convinced myself while staring at the picture in my hand that was already crumpled. I will see him and ask him myself. After leaving the cafeteria, my feet sauntered to the place where Jimmy could possibly be. My feet bring me to the studio where Tommy and Jimmy usually hang out.I was a few meters away from the studio when I saw familiar figures. It was Jimmy and a petite girl. I look at the pictures in my hand to confirm my hunch. It was the girl from the picture. And when I lifted my gaze again, I saw them kissing so passionately.Jimmy is holding the girl's shoulder, and I feel like my heart is being pierced by millions of needles. I turn around and walk away from that place, not wanting to see any of them or what they are doing. I don't dare to confront them. I couldn't bear to see him kissing someone else. I ran like a madman on a busy and bustling street.I run aimlessly
"Why has his phone been out of reach? was his phone dead?" Jimmy mumbled as he was trying to call Jaehyun so early in the morning. He merely wanted to greet Jaehyun with "Good morning" and ask how he was doing."Alright, maybe he was still on the bed." Jimmy freshened up and prepared his things and other essentials and stuffed them in a backpack. He went to the dining room for breakfast, and as usual, his dad nagged him again about Stacy and the future merger of the two companies. Jimmy just kept his mouth shut; he didn't want to argue and simply let his dad's constant nagging pass through his ears."Are you even listening?" Travis put down his cutlery as he noticed Jimmy unbothered. "Yes, I'm not deaf," Jimmy replied, and Travis scowled in irritation. "We will talk about the announcement of your engagement party tomorrow with the Choi family. So you don't go play around; you have enough fun already. It's time to be serious." Travis was disregarding Jimmy's annoyance as he smacked
"How is he?" asked Arthur, seeing his wife descend the stairs. She just went to check on Jimmy."He fell asleep now; he's been crying for hours. "Geez," Margaret sighed as she made her way to the living room and sat beside Arthur.Arthur let out a deep breath and shook his head. He couldn't believe what he just heard from his wife after she explained what had happened. He was so furious about what they did to Jimmy and Jaehyun. Arthur suddenly has the urge to beat up Travis. "We shouldn't have let Jaehyun leave like that; if I only knew this was the story, I should have stopped him from leaving," Arthur said. Margaret sighed again. "The next day, Jimmy woke up with a pounding headache and swollen eyes because of too much crying. He stared blankly, not minding his headache upon remembering that Jaehyun had already left him. His eyes welled up and soon began trickling down, dampening the bed sheet. He sobs silently, "I miss you, babe." Once again, Jimmy snuggled into Jaehyun's pillow
Jimmy was laying on the bed horizontally, curled on his knees, and hugging a portrait of him and Jaehyun. He is as thin as a stick figure and almost lifeless. Celine just stood there frozen. She shuddered at the pitiful sight of her son, while Travis walked over and hugged him after ordering the maid to call an ambulance."I'm sorry, son." For the very first time, Travis cried in front of everyone present in the room. Jimmy's breath is very, very faint; he is barely holding onto the last string of his life. Travis' heart shattered seeing Jimmy in the most horrifying condition he had never even once imagined. But who's to blame? "I'm so sorry," Travis whispered again. Shame comes filling in– eating up every bit of him. "I'm sorry, son. Please forgive this foolish father of yours. I'm sorry for making you like this." Travis was kneeling as he held Jimmy's thin and almost bone and skin hand that seemed to break anytime you applied even the slightest force on it."I'm sorry…. I'm sor
The birds were chirping in rhythm with the pleasant breeze. The sun had hardly risen an hour before, and the weather was ideal for a pleasant picnic day.early 1970's"1 2 3, smile, babe," click! a ticking sound of an old instant photograph Polaroid camera."Wow!" "You look so pretty handsome in this picture, babe," Peach commented as he examined the photograph. Yoon has a pretty face for a man. His almond eyes, pointed nose, and bow-shaped lips complemented flawlessly his slim yet meaty and porcelain-like cheeks. Though he is now thin and pale, glimmers of his former ethereal beauty remain. He has lengthy raven lashes and captivating hazel orbs. Peach can't stop falling in love with him over and over again. That's a certainty that will never change."I know, right? That's why you love me, right? Because of my pretty, handsome face." Peach's brows furrowed from Yoon's teasing."Ahh, here we are again," Peach said, then put down the camera. He gently pulled Yoon and made him sit on his
After breakfast, Yoon and Peach went to the lakeside for a picnic. "Babe, how long do I need to sit here?" Peach asked. He was sitting on the bench under the big oak tree with the rays of the sun shining on him while Yoon stroked his paintbrush onto the canvas."A little more, babe, it's almost done," replied Yoon."Forgive me, my love. I know my time here is nearly over. I hope one day you will be able to forget me and move on from the pain caused by me. If ever your heart beats for someone else again, I'm more than happy. I promise I won't be mad. Babe, I'm sorry for being so weak, and I thank you for staying by my side. I know it's going to be very, very hard for you once I'm gone. It's okay to cry, babe, but don't cry too long. I won't go anywhere; even if you can't see me or touch me, just close your eyes and feel me in your heart." Yoon thought while completing the portrait. "It's done, babe; come here and take a look." Peach walked over to him under the parasol."Woahh! Am I
One year later,"It's been a year now, babe. How are you up there? I miss you so much, my love." I wanted to tell you how I survive this year without you. I wanted to tell you that I am happy, that I am fine without you here by my side. but I can't. I am not; I couldn't. You knew you're everything I have. You knew you were my life. Not a single second I didn't think about you, my heart always longed for you. Babe... can you hear me? I... miss you so much."Peach was standing beneath the big oak tree, facing the beautiful lake, while reminiscing about the memories with his beloved late husband. He wanted to talk to Yoon, he badly wanted Yoon's warmth. However, there was no way and he could only reminisce about those past happy days with his love."I went to every place we went before. Remember when we first met? I was bullied by a group of thugs in the park. Nobody wants to help me, as I am only a mere member of the restaurant crew at the small restaurant in front of the park. But li
Jimmy was laying on the bed horizontally, curled on his knees, and hugging a portrait of him and Jaehyun. He is as thin as a stick figure and almost lifeless. Celine just stood there frozen. She shuddered at the pitiful sight of her son, while Travis walked over and hugged him after ordering the maid to call an ambulance."I'm sorry, son." For the very first time, Travis cried in front of everyone present in the room. Jimmy's breath is very, very faint; he is barely holding onto the last string of his life. Travis' heart shattered seeing Jimmy in the most horrifying condition he had never even once imagined. But who's to blame? "I'm so sorry," Travis whispered again. Shame comes filling in– eating up every bit of him. "I'm sorry, son. Please forgive this foolish father of yours. I'm sorry for making you like this." Travis was kneeling as he held Jimmy's thin and almost bone and skin hand that seemed to break anytime you applied even the slightest force on it."I'm sorry…. I'm sor
"How is he?" asked Arthur, seeing his wife descend the stairs. She just went to check on Jimmy."He fell asleep now; he's been crying for hours. "Geez," Margaret sighed as she made her way to the living room and sat beside Arthur.Arthur let out a deep breath and shook his head. He couldn't believe what he just heard from his wife after she explained what had happened. He was so furious about what they did to Jimmy and Jaehyun. Arthur suddenly has the urge to beat up Travis. "We shouldn't have let Jaehyun leave like that; if I only knew this was the story, I should have stopped him from leaving," Arthur said. Margaret sighed again. "The next day, Jimmy woke up with a pounding headache and swollen eyes because of too much crying. He stared blankly, not minding his headache upon remembering that Jaehyun had already left him. His eyes welled up and soon began trickling down, dampening the bed sheet. He sobs silently, "I miss you, babe." Once again, Jimmy snuggled into Jaehyun's pillow
"Why has his phone been out of reach? was his phone dead?" Jimmy mumbled as he was trying to call Jaehyun so early in the morning. He merely wanted to greet Jaehyun with "Good morning" and ask how he was doing."Alright, maybe he was still on the bed." Jimmy freshened up and prepared his things and other essentials and stuffed them in a backpack. He went to the dining room for breakfast, and as usual, his dad nagged him again about Stacy and the future merger of the two companies. Jimmy just kept his mouth shut; he didn't want to argue and simply let his dad's constant nagging pass through his ears."Are you even listening?" Travis put down his cutlery as he noticed Jimmy unbothered. "Yes, I'm not deaf," Jimmy replied, and Travis scowled in irritation. "We will talk about the announcement of your engagement party tomorrow with the Choi family. So you don't go play around; you have enough fun already. It's time to be serious." Travis was disregarding Jimmy's annoyance as he smacked
Jaehyun's POV "No, there must be a misunderstanding here. Jimmy loves me and will never do this to me." I convinced myself while staring at the picture in my hand that was already crumpled. I will see him and ask him myself. After leaving the cafeteria, my feet sauntered to the place where Jimmy could possibly be. My feet bring me to the studio where Tommy and Jimmy usually hang out.I was a few meters away from the studio when I saw familiar figures. It was Jimmy and a petite girl. I look at the pictures in my hand to confirm my hunch. It was the girl from the picture. And when I lifted my gaze again, I saw them kissing so passionately.Jimmy is holding the girl's shoulder, and I feel like my heart is being pierced by millions of needles. I turn around and walk away from that place, not wanting to see any of them or what they are doing. I don't dare to confront them. I couldn't bear to see him kissing someone else. I ran like a madman on a busy and bustling street.I run aimlessly
The days went on and on, and Jaehyun completely forgot about the lady who answered Jimmy's phone. Jimmy often brings Jaehyun out for a date almost every other day when they don't have much to do regarding college. Sometimes they went to KTV Bar with Matthew and Tommy for hangouts. Everything seems so normal, though Jimmy sometimes feels bothered by the thought of Stacy."Congratulations boys," Margaret and Arthur greeted Matthew, Tommy, Jimmy, and Jaehyun after climbing down the podium as they received their certificates. "Thanks, Auntie," the boys said in unison. The Cha family, including Matthew, went to a restaurant to celebrate, while Jimmy went home for the family dinner as well. However, Jimmy seems to hate it as Stacy's family is there. Jimmy hated his parents for inviting them. He went to his room, making sure it was triple locked, and called Jaehyun, whom he already missed.****The next morning, Jaehyun and Jimmy met up at the park for a walk.They were leisurely walking,
JIMMY'S POVJaehyun's touch is like a drug, healing and soothing away all my worries. I couldn't imagine a life without Jaehyun by my side. I'd rather die than live without him in my life. "I will confess my sin after the graduation ceremony," I thought as I was kissing and hugging him at the top of the Ferris Wheel. As my tears gushed down, my thoughts meandered from a few days ago."Shit!" I ran to the back of the university and kicked the tree until my foot hurt and my shoes almost tore. I cursed myself after raising my voice to Jaehyun. I feel like an asshole for treating him like that. I didn't mean to yell at him; it's just that my head is so messed up from Dad and mum's constant nagging. But I regretted it so much. How I wish I could turn back the time.Why did I even pour out my frustration on him? I didn't mean to hurt my one and only love. My phone rang, and I tightened my grip on the phone when I saw the caller ID. It was Dad."What is it?" That's how I answer my phone.
"Babe, are you okay?" Jaehyun asked as he noticed Jimmy staring blankly instead of touching his food. Jaehyun's voice snapped Jimmy out of his trance and stopped him from zoning out and picking up the cutlery, stabbing the food on his plate."Ah, yeah... I'm fine, just thinking about something." Jimmy replied, avoiding Jaehyun's gaze. Jaehyun frowned; something was not right with his boyfriend acting weird."Babe, is there something that is bothering you? I noticed you haven't been into yourself these past few days. Can you share it with me?""Babe, please. Could you…" Jimmy sighed. "Can you stop nagging for a while? I have already told you I'm fine, right? Is it too hard to understand?" Jimmy got up and left the cafeteria, leaving Jaehyun frozen on the seat.Jaehyun was both dumbfounded and baffled. This was the very first time Jimmy raised his voice to him. Although they fought sometimes, it never came to the point where Jimmy raised his voice and completely snapped at him in a p
"What did you say?" Jaehyun tilted his head, staring into Jimmy's dark chocolate orbs, baffled and with anticipation written all over his face. "H-Huh?" Jimmy stammered; he was also baffled, as was Jaehyun."You mumbled “Yoonie,” say it again!" Jaehyun heard it loud and clear, but he has to hear it again and confirm it. making sure he wasn't just imagining things."Oh, yeah, let's sit down first. "I have something to say to you." Jimmy guided Hyun to the nearest bench to sit down, thinking Jaehyun might help him understand his weird dreams. They sit down facing each other, and Jimmy holds Jaehyun's hands, locking them together."So the thing is," Jimmy breathes in and out before he begins. "It's been a month now since I've been having these weird dreams." Jimmy took a deep breath before continuing. He wasn't sure if Jaehyun would believe him or think of him as crazy."Remember your first day at the university?" Jimmy asked, and Jaehyun nodded."It all started on that day that we both
"What did you just say?" Jaehyun asked. Flabbergasted Coming back to his senses, Jimmy's eyelids fluttered. "Huh? "Did I say something?""Alas!" Jaehyun sighed. "Forget it, give me your hand." Jaehyun took Jimmy's hand and wiped the dirt from his bruises. He thought maybe he just imagined it because of that dream."You're so clumsy, Jimmy; next time, pay attention to the road and not to your phone." What if you accidentally hit someone? or worse, you hurt yourself badly? Have you thought about that? "Do you get what I am saying?" Jaehyun berated him nonchalantly."Yes, granny," Jimmy teases him instead of getting irritated. He finds it funny how Jaehyun overreacts to such trivial matters while scolding him."Who is granny here?" Jaehyun pinches and tickles Jimmy's belly.Hahaha…stop it, granny!" Jimmy laughed while shielding himself from Jaehyun's tickling."You're so naughty, Jimmy," Jaehyun said, stopping to tickle him and leading him to get up. "Come with me; let's apply medicine