Park Shin Hye…” Min Ho followed Shin Hye like a puppy in the kitchen while she was busy preparing for the dinner. She ignored everything he said to her and just continued to do whatever she was doing.
“Yah, stop trying to avoid my question.” Min Ho said, crossing his arms across his chest. His face was dark and unhappy. “I’m not going to give up until you give me a definite answer.”
Shin Hye let out an exaggerated sigh before she put the ladle down in the sink and looked at Min Ho. “What do you want?”
“I’m asking you…” He pursed his lips. “… are you dating Il Woo?”
Shin Hye heaved a deep sigh. “I have already said it very clearly during you graduation. No. I’m not dating Il Woo oppa.” She then narrowed her gaze and asked him curiously. “Why are you so concern about me dating Il Woo oppa or not? This has nothing to do with you.”
Min Ho was taken aback by her question. She was right. Why does he care so much whether they are dating or not? He moved his hand to the back of his head and rubbed his nape. He cleared his throat and looked at her. “Because… because I know Il woo longer than you. I know what kind of person he is and he is not suitable for you. He is playful; he is flirtatious and likes to fool around. There are a lot of girls surrounding him all the time and I don’t want him to hurt you.” He said and convinced himself that those are the reason why he was so concern.
Shin Hye gazed at him for a moment and laughed silently. Even if the man I love is not playful and flirtatious, I was still hurt at the end.
“Il Woo oppa might be playful but I’m sure he is very serious when it comes to a relationship. If he found someone that he love, I’m sure he won’t hurt her.” She said with certainty.
Min Ho bit his lip and looked at her with a sharp gaze. “The way you are defending him now is like you understand him a lot and is ready to become the woman he will be serious and loved.”
Another deep sigh escaped Shin Hye’s lips. “What are you talking about? I’m just telling you that Il Woo oppa is not a bad boyfriend if he have a girlfriend but it doesn’t mean I’ll jump into his arms just because of that.” She smiled before she continued again. “I’m not that kind of woman that Il Woo oppa would interested. And you don’t need to worry. He won’t have a chance to hurt me. Thanks for your concern.”
A satisfactory smile slowly curled on Min Ho’s lips. “Okay, I trust you.”
Shin Hye scoffed at him. “You are acting like a jealousy freak.” If she didn’t know that he love Yoona so much, she really thought he is jealous because of Il Woo.
“I’m really jealous, okay.” Min Ho said with his lips pouted.
Shin Hye looked at him, surprised with what he just said.
Min Ho inhaled deeply. “We used to be very close but since I dated Yoona, both of us seems not the same anymore. We are like slowly drifting apart and you are getting closer to Il Woo now. I feel like he have steal my best friend away.”
Shin Hye chuckled. “You stole his girl away and I think it’s only fair for him to steal someone away from you too.” She joked.
“No way. You are always belongs to me.” He said firmly.
The smile on Shin Hye’s face faded instantly when she heard what he said. How she wished his words means something else. But she knows what he just said means differently. She is just a friend that he doesn’t want to lose.
“You already have a girlfriend now. How can we still stay close like last time? Your girlfriend will be jealous. And now, if you really face any problem, you can always talk to Yoona. She will be your ears, your pillar and your guardian angel. You don’t need me anymore.” She said, trying not to sound sad. She also missed the time when they were always together but it was already in the past. Everything changed and not the same anymore.
Min Ho held her gaze and slowly shook his head. “It’s not the same. With you, I can always tell you anything I want because you will understand and willing to listen to me. But Yoona is different. She only listened to what she is interested. Most of the time, I’m quite boring for her. She… she is not as matured as you.”
Shin Hye smiled. “Isn’t that the reason why you like her? Simple and not complicated, happy with sweet smile, gentle and soft.”
Min Ho chuckled. “I guess I started to become greedy and demanding.” He paused and looked into Shin Hye’s eyes. “You see. I always feel better after talking to you. You always have a way to clear my clouded mind and make me feel better.” He stopped again and inhaled a soft breath. “I know I’m very selfish but I don’t think I’m ready to let you become someone’s girlfriend yet.”
Shin Hye sighed silently as she looked away. She don’t think she is ready to become anybody’s girlfriend yet either. Her heart was too narrow to put anyone inside now. It was already full with only him inside.