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Chapter 20
PPOV.
Only yesterday I found out about Ji Hoo's and my own relationship. I didn't get home until about 2 in the morning, so I felt dreadful when I woke up, thank goodness I didn't really get that drunk, I only had a few drinks. Today was Ga Eul's big double date and I couldn't let her down, I was sure that after a shower I would look and feel better. As I stumbled out of my room to walk over to the bathroom to shower, I bumped in Jae Kyung, " where were you all night? You didn't have work. Did you?" I didn't want to talk about yesterday's events and I didn't think it was the right time to tell people about them either so I lied, for the first time to my best friend. " they were short on workers last night so they called me in. anyway I need to get ready to go out but I'll see you tonight." Jae Kyung hadn't believed a single word I said but seeing that I didn't want to talk about it now she only raised an eyebrow at me and walk away saying, "when you want to talk about what happened, I'm here to listen."
Suddenly the thought occurred I couldn't still ask Ji Hoo to come on the double date with me, that was too unfair on him, and I had no idea what kind of state he was in. I only hoped his grandfather would make sure he was ok. I would call him after the double date to see how he was. In the meantime I had to find someone to come on the date with me, as much as I hated to admit it I could only think of one person to ask. As I pulled out my phone I hoped I wasn't making a mistake in calling him.
WBPOV
I was lying in bed barely ready to wake up, when my phone rang, sometimes I hated that thing. I fumbled trying to feel where my phone was on my bed side table. Finally finding it I answered, "hello?" my voice was groggy and had that half asleep sound. Any feeling of being asleep disappeared when I realised who had called me apparently there was a first for everything. "hi, its penny, so I was wondering are you still up for a date? Seeing as I ruined the last one we organised." I was starting to get annoyed after seeing the state Ji Hoo was in after she left his house, how could she ask me out wasn't she Ji Hoo's girl or at least his ex. Just when I was about to cut her off she continued "it is only a pretend date, but the thing is I promised Ga Eul I would double date with her, and it doesn't feel right to still ask Ji Hoo to come and I can't cancel on her." she seemed to say that entire sentence in one long breath. I had to think about it for a few minutes.
In the end I decided I would do it, because maybe Penny could tell me what happened between her and Ji Hoo, because I knew it wasn't likely he would tell me. also because for some reason I was also worried about Penny when she ran out of that house yesterday she looked dreadful, I don't think she realised but I followed her down the road until she reached the park, she looked as if her heart was breaking. I know I should have comforted her, but at the same time I knew Ji Hoo would need someone as well, as we were all Ji Hoo had. I told myself she would call Jan Di, Ga Eul or one of her other friends and would be okay, but I still didn't feel right for leaving her. and the third reason was Ga Eu deserved to be happy, not to mention maybe seeing Ga Eul with another man would make Yi Jung wake and see what he was doing while there is still a chance for Ga Eul to forgive him.
I walked towards the entrance of the theme park, I wasn't surprised the date would be in this kind of setting. It matched Ga Eul's innocence, I only hoped the guy she brought with her did too. Penny was already there waiting for me. I was surprised that Ga Eul and her date weren't also there waiting. When I reached Penny she explained that she had given money for tickets to Ga Eul so she could go and buy them with her date. I was surprised Penny had even managed to get out today judging by how she looked. She was dressed simply in jeans, boots, and a green over jacket. But it was her face that showed she had had a rough night, her eyes were red and had bags under them, she looked tired and ill. She acted in high spirits though, smiling the whole time, trying not to let on that anything had happened, the other two just thought she just had a long night at work and was tired. I probably would have believed that as well if I hadn't seen her the day before. The day in general was nice Penny I and went on all of the scarier rides for most of the day, while Ga Eul and her boyfriend Jung-Su went on the more couple orientated rides.
Once we had been on quite a few rides, we decided to play some of the rigged fare games, starting with the one where you shoot the cardboard ducks down to get a prize. As we were waiting for the couple in front of us to finish, I noticed that penny looked like she was about to fall asleep while she was still standing up. She may have put on a happy and strong charade in front of the other two but now she was struggling to keep it up. I stepped up behind her and wrapped my arm around her back, to help support her as I searched for somewhere for us to sit down. It didn't take long to find a park bench. she gave me a grateful look as she sat down, leaving room for me to sit next to her, my eyes didn't leave her as I sat down. I don't know what it was exactly that happened between her and Ji Hoo but it seemed it affected her as much as it did him. I wondered how he was doing, his grandfather would look after him I was sure of that, but even so I was a little worried. I felt a soft weight hit my shoulder, when I looked down I realised penny had reached her limit for today. As she was falling asleep on my shoulder, with drooping eyes she said barely above a whisper " I hope he is ok. I know you looked after him last night, thank you." The last word came out as a yawn, she couldn't finish her sentence without yawning, she reminded me of a baby lion when she yawned. Always acting so fierce and independent, but in the end even she needs someone to help look after her. The light steady breathing told me she was asleep. I called Ga Eul to tell her I was going to take penny home to get some rest.
I felt bad but I had to wake penny up to get her back to the car, I knew she wouldn't like me carrying her, and I wasn't going to risk getting her annoyed at me. I helped her as we walked out the theme park the same way I supported her as we found a seat. When we arrived at my car, she was more awake and was walking by herself though still a little groggily, I stayed close to her in case she tripped. I opened the door for her and waited for her to be in before I went around to my side of the car. Once I was seated with my seat belt on, she looked across and simply said while trying not to yawn " thank you for today, and for now. You know you aren't as bad as you first seem." I couldn't help but chuckle at her comment for a girl who hated my from the first time she met me this was quite a turn around. Her next words caught me a little off guard though "you really care about your friends don't you? like today the effort you made for Ga Eul. They are really lucky you know, your friends, they are all lucky to have someone care so much." She was gentler than she seemed, just like a baby lion. "I think he will be okay, he was down last night but I think he will be okay. Ji Hoo I mean." I don't know why I said it but the words just came out. I knew she had been worrying about him all day. She smiled weakly at me, she was hurting too but my words had comforted her, she knew my words were also my way of telling her I wasn't going to leave him, he wasn't alone in this. I could see it in her face, it was a little less tense. "thank you." She said again. I knew she was talking about more than just telling her this but also because she felt she could trust I would be there for the people we both cared about. We weren't friends, I wouldn't go as far as to say we were, but we understood each other more now. That made all the difference.
JHPOV
I couldn't lift my head it was so heavy, I had drunk way too much last night, I felt dreadful. Looking up at the clock I realised I had slept until the afternoon. Still in my clothes from last night I walked out into the kitchen to get a drink of water and to take something for my head ache, anything to numb the throbbing. As I was about to take a drink from the cup, I had just half filled, I realised I had completely forgotten about meeting Penny today. After I took something for my headache, and made myself a coffee I went to shower and get changed into a fresh set of clothes. I thought about calling penny but then decided I would go to her place to see her it was always easier to sort things out in person.
With my hand up and ready to knock on her door I almost turned away and went home. I didn't know how I would handle it if she didn't want to see me, I could pretend it wouldn't matter, but I was scared to lose her. It was too hard to keep on losing people, maybe it would be easier if I just walked away, that way I could never say she rejected me , and I could pretend I was never rejected by her. I could do that, but I wouldn't be able to forgive myself for not trying, not giving her a chance. I exhaled with a decisive sigh, and shakily let my knuckles meet with the hardness of her closed door. Hoping for an answer.
I believe that my heart stopped when the door opened, I didn't even know what I would say, how to act. The door fully opened to reveal, the last person I would ever expect, it was the girl from the party. Jae Kyung was her name, I was almost expecting her to close the door on me and say that penny had no wish to see me. apparently I had guessed wrong though she answered in the same cheery mood she had been in at her party "Hello? Are you here to see Penny?" I figured she didn't know about what had happened last night, I wasn't going to let this opportunity go though, so I replied "yeah I am is she home?" I really hoped that she would see me. the reply I wanted wasn't the one I got "Penny is out at the moment, would you like to come in to wait, I got a call saying Penny should be home soon." I was glad that Penny's friend was so friendly it made things easier, though I couldn't help thinking she was a little bit too bubbly. She seemed like the kind of girl who could never take things seriously, she seemed a bit ditzy "You'll have to excuse the mess I just got home from buying the groceries, would you like some tea? While you wait."
As Jae Kyung was making the tea, the door to the apartment opened , penny walked in followed closely by Woo Bin, I know my surprise showed on my face, why was Penny out with Woo Bin. He didn't notice me first he was watching Penny carefully making sure she didn't fall over she looked half asleep, until he eyes reached mine, her eyes widened. " I'm glad you came over, I wasn't sure you would want to see me. do you want to stay for dinner?" she asked I was taken aback by her wide smile, when she saw me she acted like everything was normal and nothing had passed between us last night. It felt so wonderful, and to my complete surprise it wasn't awkward, I think we both understood how the other felt, it was a shock for us but in the end we were glad to have each other. That's not to say we didn't need to talk about it, but that could wait, and it would work out either way. Penny then turned to Woo Bin, " I know my place is small but I'm sure we have room to fit you as well if you want to stay." Woo Bin looked surprised by her offer also, but he accepted it, I was surprised by the turn around in their attitudes towards each other but it was nice that they got along. Jae Kyung came out phone in one hand, and a takeout menu in the other, "since I can't cook and Penny looks too tired to cook I think it's the perfect night for takeout." Jae Kyung handed the menu to me and put the phone on the coffee table, while you guys order Penny can help me with the tea. Penny agreed with what Jae Kyung said and followed her. I don't think I could have been happier by how the afternoon had turned out.
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