16 Friends

It took me a while to finally calm down from the break down I was having at the cafe. My head was in so much pain as I walked home. On my way back, I saw that Mi-Youngie was opening up the gate and going inside. She was looking very cheerful for a hungover girl. I slowed my steps and quietly followed her in.

When I opened the door, I saw Mi-Young talking to Hyung. She looked the happiest when she is with Hyung. I smiled painfully as I walked in. They both turned their heads towards me before Hyung rushed to my side.

"Hani, what's wrong? Why do you look like you've been crying?" He looked worried.

"I wasn't feeling too well and wanted to go out for a walk. Turns out that only made my condition worse," I lied to Hyung. "I think I might be sick."

He quickly put his hand on my forehead. Then he gently made his way down towards my cheeks.

"You do feel a little bit warm. Why don't you go lie down," he said as he tried to help me but I softly declined his touch and moved away from Hyung.

"I'm okay Hyung. I can manage."

"But.."

"Oppa, you said you'd help me," Mi-Young interrupted. "If you are going to pretend to be my boyfriend, you can't be seen caring for another girl. Hani-ah, Oppa and I will be going on a date to get to know each other better. We need to come up with the same story to tell if Oppa runs into Hoseok."

I smiled weakly back at her.

"Have fun you two and don't worry about me. I'll be fine after I rest for a bit."

"Make sure you take some medicine and eat some rice porridge," Mi-Young said as she linked arms with Hyung and dragged him out of the house.

I made my way upstairs to my room. My head was pounding and my heart was aching. I laid in bed and wept until I finally fell asleep.

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***Mi-Young's POV***

He was so worried about her. The moment he saw her, he ran to her leaving me behind. I watch as he worried about my friend, my sister. She looked so sick. I was really worried about her too, but I couldn't help but feel really envious of her. I hated the way I was feeling right now. I went up to Oppa and took him away from her when she needed us the most right now.

I'm sorry Hani...

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***Jimin's POV***

Mi-Young dragged me out if the house before I could even protest. I couldn't get Hani out of my mind. She was sick, and here I was playing 'boyfriend' to her friend. Mi-Young had come over this morning to ask me to go out on a date with her. She wanted us to match our story well if her anyone were to ask how we met and how long we've been dating. Since I was doing this for Hani, I agreed to her request.

We walked alongside one another when she suddenly grabbed my hand and linked them. I stare back in shock and saw that there was a guy with mint hair, who I felt like I've seen him before, walking towards our direction.

The guy stopped in front of us and let out a laugh.

"So, you're the 'Hyung' huh?"

I looked at him confused. Why is he calling me Hyung? He was obviously is older than me. Mi-Young held onto my hand tightly. She seemed to be shaking as she stares at the man.

"Yoongi Oppa, this is my boyfriend, Park Jimin."

Is this her fiancé?

I started sweating. I was nervous. We haven't even got a chance to make up any stories about us yet and I was already meeting him. I was going to be a failure to help Mi-Young. And that will make my Hani very upset. She will be so disappointed in me.

"Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Park Jimin!" I said a little too fast and loud as I extended my hand out for a handshake.

His lips curved into a side smile as he smirked back at me. He ignored my hand and his eyes wandered over to Mi-Young who seemed tensed herself. I could see how nervous she was too.

"Mi-Young, I didn't say anything to Hoseok when I saw you two last time at the movies, but now I'm questioning if I want to start some serious drama?"

"Tell Hoseok anything you want. I don't care because I'm not going to marry him."

"Alright. You seemed to have made up your mind Mi-Young but let me tell you something, I'll never let you hurt Hoseok."

His eyes were now on mine, so dark and angry.

"That includes you too Park Jimin."

I finally let out the breath that I was holding in after he brushed past me hitting my shoulder.

Once he was gone, Mi-Young finally lets go of my hand and placed her hand on her chest. She was heaving heavily and looked like she was about to pass out. I quickly grabbed hold of her and walked her towards a bench by the side of the road.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, sorry for the sudden attack to your hand. Yoongi Oppa is my fiancé's friend. They are really close and good friends. You can say that they are like me and Hani but the guy version," she painfully smiled to herself as she sat down. Her hand still clutching her shirt on her chest.

I was curious about her fiancé so I decided to ask her more about him.

"Your fiancé's name is Hoseok?"

"Yeah."

"What's he like? How come you don't want to marry him?"

She had a small smile that lingered on her lips before she finally told me.

"Hoseok and I grew up together. I love Hoseok, but I don't love him the same way he loves me. He's like a brother to me," she answers as she looks me in the eye.

Why did it hurt to hear Mi-Young say that she only loves Hoseok as a brother? I was reminded of Hani. My heart was hurting for Hoseok even though I don't know him. I somehow could put myself in his shoe. If he loves her just as much as I love Hani, am I doing the right thing by pretending to be her boyfriend? I quietly listen on as she tells me her story.

"I actually grew up with both Hoseok and Yoongi. The three of us went everywhere and did everything together. It was before I met Hani. The reason why I transferred school was because of Yoongi Oppa. Those two best friend......... They both loved me."

Her eyes soon glistened and I could see the moistness threatening to fall out of her eye.

"When Yoongi first heard about Hoseok and my engagement, he stopped all contact with Hoseok and me. We both thought we had lost Yoongi. When he finally came back to us, he completely changed, like he was a totally different person. He used to be such a sweet and warm person. Now he gets angry easily at me and is always so cold towards me. Yoongi and I, we don't talk like we use to. He eventually warmed back up to Hoseok, but never towards me. I couldn't stand the coldness that I received every day from Yoongi, so I transferred and met Hani."

I could hear the sadness in her voice as she talked about Yoongi, Hoseok, and their friendship.

Her parents had always liked Hoseok more than Yoongi. They were the ones who suggested the marriage and never consulted her. Before she knew it, she and Hoseok were engaged. She put on a show for all their relatives because she didn't want her parents to lose face, but it was hurting her relationship with Yoongi. Tears were now streaming down her face and she quickly wiped them off and gave me an awkward laugh.

"I'm sorry. I haven't even told Hani any of this yet and here I am yapping to you."

"It's okay. I can always lend you an ear. I can be your yapping friend," I said cheerfully to her trying to make her smile.

This girl that is crying in front of me is my Hani's best friend. Hani wouldn't be happy with me if I let her friend return home all sad and crying. I tried my best to make the sad girl in front of me smile.

After a few aegyo, asking her to stop crying, I saw a smile slowly creeping on the corner of her lips.

"Thanks, Jimin Oppa. I feel better now. We should go since Hani is not feeling well. We can have our date another day."

Hani! I had totally forgotten about how she was sick! What kind of friend am I? I should be home with her.

"You're right, let's go," I said as I quickly got up and ran ahead towards home.

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***Mi-Young's POV***

I watch as Jimin Oppa ran ahead of me toward Hani's house. I wanted to get up and follow after, but my legs wouldn't move. I couldn't face Hani, especially after what I just did to her when she was sick and needed me the most.

I was jealous of her when she had done nothing wrong towards me. I took out my phone and texted Jimin Oppa that I was going to go home. I put my phone away and I finally managed to get up from the bench and walked towards a cab that had pulled over to drop off a couple who was happily getting out of the car. They paid the driver and walked hand in hand towards a little restaurant nearby.

I enviously watch the happy couple imagining that it was me and Jimin Oppa. A small smile made its way onto my lips. Then suddenly, the vision changed to Hani and Jimin Oppa giggling and kissing. They were holding each other so close and whispering in each other's ears. I closed my eyes tightly shut.

What is this that I am feeling?

The cab honked his horn at me and caused me to flutter my eyes opened.

"Are you getting in or not?!" The driver called out towards me.

"Yes! Sorry!" I apologized back to the driver while bowing and running towards the cab. I got into the cab and gave him my address. The cab driver started driving right after he entered my address into his GPS.

On the way home, I thought of Hoseok Oppa, Yoongi Oppa, Jimin Oppa, and Hani. I really didn't want a repeat of history. I have never thought of liking Hoseok or Yoongi. They both were like brothers to me who I never wanted to hurt. And with Jimin Oppa and Hani, what I'm really afraid of is that I'll turn into Yoongi Oppa and start hating someone.

My lips started to trembled and I quickly closed my eyes to prevent any tears from falling. But even with my eyes closed shut, my tears still found their way down my cheeks.

I... I don't want to hate Hani.

To Be Continued...