KISMET || TaeGyu

Chp 9

"Yeah, let's watch. You're here for three days, right?" Eunseok added, ruffling his hair. "Will your ward not look for you?" he asked.

Beomgyu paused for a moment at his friend's words but still forced a smile.

"I-I don't think so, I informed him anyway..." he replied, even though he wasn't sure if Taehyun would actually look for him.

"Don't worry about your ward right now. Don't think about anything else. Just enjoy and relax while you're here. Join us later, me and Eunie, we'll go fishing~" Ryujin reassured him.

Could he really stop thinking about everything? Especially about Taehyun?

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The town celebration arrived, and he watched the parade with Eunseok and Ryujin. He wanted to bring his Grandma along, but she declined, suggesting they just enjoy themselves. They also went shopping, especially him, as he planned to bring gifts for Aunt Soule, Changbin, and the other household staff at the mansion, including Taehyun. He hoped Taehyun would accept what he would give him.

"Beom, here, I bought some refreshments. Have a drink." Eunseok offered him.

They were at the park, taking a rest. Beomgyu accepted the plastic cup with a straw containing coconut juice that he handed to him. Soon after, Eunseok beside him sat on the bench.

"Ryu?" Beomgyu asked the male.

"I don't know, maybe she's just buying some food. Let's just wait for her here." Eunseok replied, sipping the drink.

Beomgyu nodded. He kept himself busy by looking around. Eunseok silently admiring the scene before them, drinking his juice.

"Eunie...? What course did you take in college?" Beomgyu asked.

"Ah? Architecture."

"Wow, at least you can now use your talent in drawing. What course did Ryujin take? I didn't get to ask her."

"I think it's Education. You know how much she wants to be a teacher. That's why we're so grateful to Mr. Kang. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be able to go to college. He even gives us a monthly allowance so we won't have to worry about pocket money during school."

"Yeah, they're really kind..." he said reluctantly.

"Uh, Beom, uhm, I wanted to tell you something..." Eunseok scratched his head.

"What is it?"

Beomgyu gasped when Eunseok took his hand.

"B-Beom, I know you see me as just a friend, but you know I like you, right? Is there really no chance for me at all?"

Eunseok's eyes were full of hope as he looked at Beomgyu.

"E-Eunie, you know how important you are to me, right? You and Ryu. I can only offer you a friendship. I hope you understand."

Besides, he wasn't sure if he could give him a chance now that his heart belonged to someone else.

Eunseok's shoulders slumped, and his eyes reflected the pain he felt. "I-It's okay, I understand... But please, don't let this change how you see me, okay? It's fine if we're just friends. Just don't avoid me."

"Why would I avoid you? I even see you as a younger brother. And I don't want to lose a sweet cute friend like you."

"Beomgyu, take it easy. You just rejected me." Euseok said, and they both laughed. Beomgyu knew Eunseok would understand his decision, and he was grateful to have a friend like him.

Just then, he saw Ryujin approaching. She had some hamburgers and tanghulu in her hands and she sat down between Beomgyu and Eunseok, handing them the food.

"Sorry it took so long~ There were a lot of people buying tanghulu! Let's eat first before we continue exploring." she muttered, catching her breath.

After eating, they resumed their stroll around the town. By the afternoon, they decided to return to the island. His friends accompanied him back to his house.

Jung-hee met him at the door, holding his cell phone.

"Bear, it's good you're back. Your phone has been ringing nonstop, and there are many text messages."

Beomgyu took the phone and thanked his grandmother. When he turned it on, he saw numerous missed calls from an unknown number and several messages.

He covered his mouth with his trembling hand when he read one of the messages and realized whose number it was.

Taehyun.

🐻.