Chapter 38

But he understood that from the beginning, but still, his stubborn heart suppressed feelings that sure weren't vague for the other.

"That's our number three." JaeHwa spoke, looking at him. "You can go, and we'll stop here."

"Then why didn't you see? It's because you can't, isn't it?" Hayoon felt the sound of trees swaying in the wind. Practically all the students were already in their classrooms.

"I can't. As much as I was the one to ask you not to, I was foolish and let myself be..."

"Conquered? Have I conquered you?" Hayoon smiled shortly, feeling her chest hurt. "Did you conquer me?"

"You're the one who should have that answer, aren't you?" JaeHwa also laughed a little, just as painfully as the other.

Silence took over there. Both faced each other amidst their uncertainties and failures. Hearts delivered and hurt.

"Let's go out... We already missed the first class anyway..." Hayoon said sighing.

"I'm sorry, it was my fault."

"Okay, b