Just Friends?
Chapter Two
Ryeowook opened his eyes slowly. The sun stung his eyes and he cringed, raising his hand to shield his eyes. He slowly sat up and looked around. He smelled food. Leeteuk must be up and cooking. He looked at the clock on the wall. It's 10:32 am. Ryeowook sighed and stretched his arms over his head. He stood up and walked into the kitchen. Sure enough, Leeteuk and Hankyung were in there cooking breakfast.
"Teukkie-hyung, Hannie, do you know when Yesung is leaving?" Ryeowook asked. They both turned and looked at him.
"S-Sorry, Wookie. You just missed him. He left 10 minutes ago." Hankyung said. Ryeowook's heart shattered. He looked down. "Sorry, Wookie. He didn't want to wake you up to say goodbye." He said. Ryeowook nods and then runs out of the building, ignoring Hankyung's Leeteuk's calls. He ran down the street, determined to get to the airport. He arrived at the airport 5 minutes later. He looked around, frantic to look for the guy he loves. He finally found Yesung, who was sitting down with his suitcases beside him.
"Yesung!" Ryeowook shouted. Yesung snapped his head up and immediately once he looked at Ryeowook. Ryeowook stared at him, breathless from running. Yesung stared back, completely shocked.
"Don't go." Ryeowook said, tears stinging his eyes. Yesung furrowed his eyebrows together. "Please." Ryeowook begged. Yesung went up to Ryeowook and embraced him. Ryeowook hugged him back.
"I have to, Wookie. My family needs me." Yesung said. Ryeowook closed his eyes.
"Then take me with you." He said. Yesung smiled and pulled his head back. He rubbed Ryeowook's tears away with his thumb.
"I can't Wookie. I'm sorry but can not come with me. No matter how much I want you to." He said.
"Sungie..." Ryeowook said. Yesung gently smiled. "I...love you." Ryeowook continued. Yesung's eyes went wide.
"W-What?" He said. Ryeowook nods.
"You heard me. Sungie...I'm in love with you." He said. Yesung stared at him before releasing his hold on Ryeowook. Ryeowook furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "S-Sungie? W-What's wrong?" He said. Yesung shook his head no.
"No. It can't be. You're not gay. Y-You had a girlfriend. You're not gay." He said.
"Sungie, Heechul dared me to date a girl. If I chickened out, I'd have to sleep in a bed of snakes." Ryeowook said.
"I-I don't care. You're not gay." Yesung started backing up. "You're NOT in love with me." He said.
"But I am, Sungie! I can prove it if you want me too!" Ryeowook said. Yesung shook his head fiercely.
"No. Do NOT come any closer, Ryeowook." He said. Ryeowook's eyebrows pulled together in hurt when Yesung started backing up.
"S-Sungie, y-you're hurting me. What are you trying to say?" He said.
"Don't call me Sungie!" Yesung yelled. Ryeowook froze. "Don't come near me or talk to me. I'm not in love you. And I never will be. I...We're done. We're over, that's it. We're not friends anymore." He said. Ryeowook opened his mouth to say something.
"Plane for Seoul is ready for boarding." An announcement came on, cutting off Ryeowook from speaking. Yesung quickly grabbed bis stuff.
"One more thing," Yesung turned around and faced Ryeowook. "I hate you. Don't you ever tell me you love me." He said and walked off. Ryeowook's world shattered. He dropped to his knees and buried his face in his hands and cried. He cried in the middle of the airport, no one even bothering to see if he was okay. He cried for a long time. When suddenly...
"Ryeowook!" Someone yelled. Ryeowook slowly raised his head and rubbed his eyes. He turned and looked behind him. He saw Leeteuknrunning toward him. Ryeowook stood up and embraced him. He cried hard into his leader's neck. Leeteuk tried his best to comfort him. But Ryeowook only cried harder in the hyung's arms.
LATER THAT AFTERNOON
Ryeowook huffed as he sat down at his desk, lap top in front of him. He logged on to his Facebook and accepted all of his friend requests. He replied to all of his notifications and emails. But ignored the ones from Yesung and his fans. After he was done, he put up a status: Turned out, Yesung-hyung had to leave to Seoul because of family problems. He quit SuJu because he doesn't know when he'll return :[ I tried to stop him. I said I loved him...But he pushed me away and broke our friendship T.T -broken hearted- /3. He pressed Share and watched it become an official status. He sighed once again and logged out of Facebook. He pushed his lap top away and grabbed a notebook and pencil. He tapped the eraser on the edge of the desk, thinking of something to write. He finally got some words and began writing them down.
I never thought that I'd fall in love, love, love, love
But it grew from a simple crush, crush, crush, crush
Being without you boy, I was all messed up, up, up, up [A/N: Just pretend 'girl' is 'boy', please]
When you walked out, said that you'd had enough-nough-nough-nough
Been a fool, girl I know
Didn't expect this is how things would go
Maybe in time, you'll change your mind
Now looking back i wish i could rewind
Because i can't sleep til you're next to me
No i can't live without you no more
Oh i stay up til you're next to me
Til this house feels like it did before
Feels like insomnia ah ah, Feels like insomnia ah ah
Feels like insomnia ah ah, Feels like insomnia ah ah
I, I just can't go to sleep
Cause it feels like I've fallen for you
It's getting way too deep
And I know that it's love because
I can't sleep til you're next to me
No i can't live without you no more (without you no more)
Oh i stay up til you're next to me (to me)
Til this house feels like it did before
Feels like insomnia ah ah, Feels like insomnia ah ah
Feels like insomnia ah ah, Feels like insomnia ah ah
Feels like insomnia ah ah, Feels like insomnia ah ah
Feels like insomnia ah ah, Feels like insomnia ah ah
Ryeowook dropped his pencil once he was done writing the lyrics. He rested his chin on his palm and looked out the window. It was sunny outside. It looked peaceful. It'd be nice to go for a walk. Clear my mind. Relax. Maybe Sungminnie will come with me. Kyu is at his schedule. And he has nothing else better to do, Ryeowook thought and stood. He walked out of his bedroom and found Sungmin laying on the couch, flipping through a magazine.
"Sungminnie." Ryeowook said. Sungmin lowered his magazine and looked at the younger in the doorway. He immediatly sat up and closed the magazine.
"Ryeowook." He said, sounding slightly alarmed. Ryeowook softly smiled at him and tilted his head to the side.
"Want to take a walk with me? It looks nice outside." He said. Sungmin smiled and stood. He walked over to Ryeowook and extended his hand.
"I've got nothing else better than staring at a magazine all day." He said. Ryeowook couldn't help but chuckle. He took Sungmin's hand, their fingers intertwined. Even though Sungmin has Kyuhyun as a boyfriend, Ryeowook felt safe holding Sungmin's gentle hand in his. They walked out and started walking down the street, hand-in-hand. Ryeowook put his other hand in his pocket as the breeze gently rustled their air.
"Have anywhere planned to go to?" Sungmin asked. Ryeowook thought about it but shook his head no.
"I have a place in mind. I'm sure you'll like it. It's my favorite cafe that Kyu takes me whenever I'm sad or depressed." Sungmin said. Ryeowook looked at him with a curious look.
"And how do you feel when you walk out?" He asked. Sungmin chuckled softly. And for some reason, Ryeowook's heart fluttered. Now that Ryeowook has the time to actually hang out with Sungmin, he fully realizes why Kyuhyun is completely in love with Sungmin.
"It's sort of hard to explain." Sungmin said and looked at Ryeowook. "I walk in a negative mood and walk out with the energy of a 2 year old." They both chuckled. "I'm as happy as can be. I guess it's just the atmosphere in there. The food and service is unbelieveable. It's...just so relaxing. If I could live there, I would." He said. Ryeowook chuckled softly and looked ahead, giving Sungmin's hand a gentle squeeze. He lost his smile as he looked up and saw a Yesung fan walking down the street. Sungmin looked ahead and saw the fan also. He looked at Ryeowook's expression and frowned. He looked across the street and saw the cafe he was talking about. He smiled and tugged Ryeowook across the street. Ryeowook exclaimed in surprise. The arrived at the front door. Ryeowook blinked at how big the place was. Sungmin walked in, still holding Ryeowook's hand securily. As soon as the bell above them jingled, the waitresses looked up and smiled delightfully.
"Good afternoon, Sungmin!" They all said in unison. Ryeowook blinked. He expected everyone to surround them. But they just stayed put, welcoming them warmly with gentle smiles. Ryeowook felt a tee-bit better.
"Good morning, ladies! I'm here with a new customer." Sungmin said and looked at Ryeowook, who blushed out of embarressment. Some of them giggled softly at Ryeowook's shyness. "This is Kim Ryeowook. I'm sure you all know him since we're both in Super Junior." Sungmin said and looked at them. They all stood and bowed politely.
"Please to meet you, Ryeowook." One of the girls said. Ryeowook blinked but bowed back.
"Wookie here is a little sad and depressed since what happened this morning." Sungmin said softly. The girls stood up straight. All of the girls looked concerned and worried. All but one. She already knew what happened. She had a pained look across her face.
"I heard. I'm really sorry, Wookie. He shouldn't of been that harsh." She said and gently touch his arm. Since what happened this morning, Ryeowook didn't let anyone touch him but Leeteuk and Sungmin, the 2 guys he trusted the most. His mind told him to shrug off the girl's touch but his body said no. He could tell the girl was really pained about the situation. And her touch was gentle. So he welcome it and nodded his thanks at her. She smiled at him.
"My name is Kumiko. Want some where to sit?" She asked politely.
"Oh, right. Sure." Sungmin said, completely forgetting about a place to sit. She giggled softly and led them to an empty table near one of the windows. Ryeowook felt emptiness when Sungmin lets go of his hand as he sat down. Ryeowook sat down across from him and looked out of the window, resting his chin on his palm. Kumiko set a menu in front of both of them. Sungmin nodded at her and she walked off. Ryeowook grabbed the menu and scanned it with his eyes. Sungmin watched him. A smile crept on Ryeowook's lips, surprising Sungmin a little bit. Ryeowook saw Beijing Fried Rice on the menu. The only food that seemed to cheer him up. Ryeowook looked up at Sungmin.
"Have you tried the Beijing Fried Rice here?" He asked. Sungmin blinked and nodded. Ryeowook's smile widened and he sets the menu down. "Then I'll have that with Mocha coffee." He said. Sungmin stared at him but smiled. He signaled for a waitress, who came over to them with a small pad in her hand a second later.
"I'll have some Beijing Fried Rice and Mocha coffee please." Ryeowook said.
"De-caff?" The waitress asked. Ryeowook nods and she wrote his order down. She then looked at Sungmin. "And how about you, Sungmin?" She asked politely.
"I'll have the same thing but with french vanilla de-caff coffee." Sungmin said and sets the menu down. She wrote his order down and grabbed their menus.
"Thank you. You'll have your orders in about 15 minutes." She said and bowed before he left. Sungmin looked at Ryeowook and leaned in. Ryeowook looked into Sungmin's glistening eyes. Sungmin smiled, making Ryeowook's heart flutter again. Ryeowook wished it didn't though.
"Why did you smile when you saw Beijing Fried Rice?" Sungmin whispered. Ryeowook smiled.
"Because that's the only food that makes me feel better, Minnie." He said. Sungmin smiled gently and nods as he leaned back in his chair.
"I'm glad. Everyone in Super Junior likes Beijing Fried Rice." He said. Ryeowook nods. The door opened at the bell jingled.
"Good afternoon, Hyukkie and Fishy!" Kumiko chimed as she handed them menus. Ryeowook and Sungmin looked up to see Eunhyuk and Donghae.
"Hyukkie! Donghae!" Sungmin said, waving an arm in the air. Ryeowook smiled as Donghae and Eunhyuk looked at them. Ryeowook waved. "Come sit with us!" Sungmin said. Donghae and Eunhyuk joined hands as they made their way over to them. Ryeowook got out of his chair and sat next to Sungmin so Donghae and Eunhyuk could sit next to each other.
"Hey, guys. We were wondering why you two weren't at the dorms." Donghae said as they sat down. Sungmin chuckled and wrapped his arm around Ryeowook's shoulder. Now Ryeowook felt safe again.
"Yeah~I was just showing Ryeowook this cafe. I was hoping he would feel better." Sungmin said. Eunhyuk smiled.
"Hey, guy!" Ryeowook suddenly blurted, laying his hands on to the table. They all looked at him with curiousity set in their eyes. Ryeowook smiled. "I wrote a new song I want to perform tomorrow in our concert." He said. Their eyes brightened.
"Jinjja? You wrote a song?" Eunhyuk said, smiling.
"That's great, Wookie! But can you memorize the lyrics in one day?" Donghae asked. Ryeowook nodded happily. Donghae grinned and clapped. "I can't wait to hear it." He said.
"Is it in English or in Korean?" Sungmin asked. Ryeowook looked at Sungmin.
"It's in English." He said in PERFECT English, startling everyone at the table. Ryeowook grinned.
"You're going to sing the whole song in English?" Donghae said, eyes wide. Ryeowook nods, grinning even more.
"That's so cool! Looks like Wookie can sing in English like me and you can, Fishy." Eunhyuk said and looked at his lover. Donghae smiled and looked at Eunhyuk.
"That's right, Hyukkie. But I bet he'll be better than us. Because he doesn't even sound Korean." He said. Everyone at the table laughed.
"Probably." Eunhyuk said. Ryeowook giggled and for some reason, snuggled closer to Sungmin, who didn't seem to mind. In fact, his arm that was around his shoulder gripped his shoulder slightly.
"Come on, guys. You all can sing English. You guys sang it well." Ryeowook said. Sungmin shrugged.
"I tried and I thought I sounded horrible." He said. They all laughed. Ryeowook looked at the clock.
"Teukkie-hyung and the others will be back from their schedule in 30 minutes." He said. They all looked at the clock. A waitress came with their food on the plates.
"Let's eat and go back to the dorms." Eunhyuk said. Donghae nods. The waitress smiled at them.
"The usual?" She asked. They both nodded. "Okay. 2 minutes." She said. Eunhyuk became confused. The waitress giggled. "You guys always come here at this time. We're prepared." She said. Eunhyuk blushed and Donghae laughed, kissing his temple. The waitress walked off to go get their food.
About 9 minutes later, they were all done eating their food. They all walked out of the cafe, forming a line as they walked down the street. Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Sungmin would spot some Yesung fans here and there. But Ryeowook wouldn't react. Instead, he would laugh and smile with them when they all did. He would talk about the concert tomorrow and how excited he is about it. Sungmin looked at Donghae, who gave him a thumbs up, as if saying 'Nice job'. Sungmin smiled and nodded. When they got close to the dorms [to the point where it was in sight], a black van pulled in. Indicating that Leeteuk and the others were home from their schedules.
"Teukkie-hyung!" Ryeowook chimed and ran to Leeteuk as Leeteuk stepped out of the van. Leeteuk was caught by surprise when Ryeowoook hugged him. But he hugged him back. Sungmin chuckled.
"Why's he so happy?" Leeteuk said as Ryeowook skipped off to greet the others.
"I took him to the cafe that Kyu always takes me to." Sungmin said. Leeteuk nods, smiling. He watched Ryeowook jump and hug Kibum, who exclaimed and hugged him back, almost loosing his balance.
"I take it went well?" Kangin said as he exited the dorms and joined Leeteuk's side.
"Oh it went perfect, actually." Eunhyuk said. Kangin chuckled and kissed Leeteuk's cheek. Leeteuk's lips contorted into a smile and he looked at Kangin.
"I missed you." Kangin whispered as he rested his forehead against Leeteuk's. Leeteuk chuckled softly.
"I missed you too, Kangin-sshi." He whispered back. Kangin gently took a hold of Leeteuk's chin and kissed his lips softly.
"Sungminnie." Kyuhyun said, walking over to Sungmin. Sungmin looked at him and smiled.
"Kyu~How was your schedule?" He asked as Kyuhyun hugged his waist and buried his face into the crook of Sungmin's neck.
"Tiring." Kyuhyun responded. Sungmin giggled and ran his fingers through Kyuhyun's soft black hair.
"Need some sleep?" He asked. Kyuhyun nods against Sungmin's neck and lifted his head to look at his lover. "Come on. I'm tired, too." He said. Kyuhyun nods and kissed Sungmin's lips with a long but passionate kiss before walking into the dorms. Ryeowook yawned, rubbing his eye. Kibum chuckled and rustled his hair.
"Tired?" He asked. Ryeowook nods and stretched his arms over his head.
"I was outside all night lastnight, crying my eyes out. I'm so exhausted." He said. Kibum's face softened. A pinch of pain ran through his eyes.
"Come on. Let's get you inside. You need some rest. We have a big day tomorrow." He said. Ryeowook nods and let's Hankyung carry him inside, piggy-back style.
TO YESUNG
Yesung finally finished settling in in his room. He huffed as he flopped down on to his bed. Pain ran through his body. Not physical pain, that is. Emotional pain. He covered his face with his hands and wished he was dead.
"Why did I do that Ryeowook? I panicked. It was too sudden. He said 'I love you' to me. And I had no clue how to react. I don't love him. And I'm not gay. Well, at least I don't think I am." Yesung thought and sat up. He grabbed his lap top and logged onto Facebook. He went Ryeowook's profile and frowned. He noticed Ryeowook deleted him. He read his status. He put it just a few hours ago. "Turned out, Yesung-hyung had to leave to Seoul because of family problems. He quit SuJu because he doesn't know when he'll return :[ I tried to stop him. I said I loved him...But he pushed me away and broke our friendship T.T -broken hearted- /3". He hovered the mouse over the Add Friend button but closed the lap top instead. He sets it down and ran his hand through his hair. He knew Ryeowook would simply decline his friend request. He shouldn't bother. He looked at his lap top and grabbed it. He reopened it and logged out of Facebook. He went onto Youtube and looked up Funny Ryeowook. There was so many listings of videos. He found one when Super Junior M were on some kind of a show and they were speaking Mandarin Chinese. They were choosing who was a good actor but Ryeowook said that everyone was better than Henry. Yesung couldn't help but laugh as Henry began to complain and Zhou Mi wanted Ryeowook over there with him, Kyuhyun, and Sungmin.
"I've messed up, Ryeowook. I've messed up so much." Yesung shuts his lap top again and sets it aside. "I broke our friendship because of my STUPID action. I shouldn't of pushed you off. I should of said 'It's alright. But I'm not gay.' It would of been less heart-breaking then pushing him away and cutting off our friendship. Yeah. What the hell was that all about, Yesung? What are you? STUPID?" Yesung sighed and buried his face in his hands. "It doesn't matter anymore. Ryeowook...will never forgive me." He thought.
THE END
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here's the second chapter of Just Friends?. I hope you enjoyed~ ^^v Review please! Pai pai!