Withered (Michaeng) ✔️

Chapter 42: Confession

• Chapter 41 •

Previously,

"You're being extra generous today. Something good happens? Or.." Mina smile and bend forward, smirking at him "Do you want something from me?" She playfully asks just to tease the cub but Chaeyoung stays still, not even affected by her jokes and just stare at her.

"Yes," Chaeyoung mindlessly answers. His voice firm that causes mina blinks and pulls away, she breaks their eyes contact when she feels his intense stare.

"What is it?"

Your love.

• Chapter 42 •

Chaeyoung presses his lips and smile. He knows Mina for years, and that expression she's showing means uneasy, confusion and something else he couldn't understand and those unknown things are ignored by him.

"Nothing"

Mina's eyes twitches. She isn't that numb to notice his changing behaviour. When she looks at him at the moment, Now, it feels like the usual him is back; the warm and funny guy she always knew. The girl isn't satisfied with his answer, just a minute before he says yes and now taking back his words aren't acceptable for her. Although she wants to confront the younger, something stopping her from saying anything more.

"Mina, do you really know him despite being friends for years. You said he changed but what if the one that you see now is the true him? I don't have a place to say anything more but, he'll tell you. Just wait for him"

Mina sigh and continue finishing her food, deciding to follows Sana's advice which is to 'Wait for him' She looks up again and an idea pops inside her. "Chaeyoungie" She reaches his hand and taps it, calling for him. The cub raises his brows, asking if she needs anything. Mina beams her gummy smile.

"Let's play a game. 100 questions. But I'm the one who's asking and you're the one who answers, truthfully"

Chaeyoung's brow connected as he still processing the girl's suggestion. He opens his mouth then close it again, loss of words. After a minute pass, he asks, "What for? I mean why?"

"Just....for fun" She exclaims, smiling at him. Nope, it's not for a simple game but a chance for Mina to recognize him. Maybe it sounds childish and stupid, but the point is to get to know him on a deep level all over again, so they can connect, so they can be closer. The fact that she can feel him a thousand miles away from her, sometimes seen him as a complete stranger, and how it bothers her that her sister---Sana seems to know the guy more than her, who is his best friend makes her upset....and maybe envy. She just wants to meet the real him.

"O...kay, " Chaeyoung nods slowly, understanding. He considers the small game she offers and a bit terrified at the outcome. It'll feel like he's interrogated and cornered in a place where he can't escape. Though his mind rejects it, his heart wants to tell her, wants to show her, and most importantly want her to acknowledge him and to finally sees him.

"....but, isn't it a bit unfair?" He trails off.

Mina hums and thinks for a while, trying to come up with something "Umm, you can ask me questions and I'll answer" She says, but the guy already has something planned in his mind. He half-heartedly smiles "No need, I know you too well". He shifts his eyes back to her and that solemn expression change into a mockery face.

"How about...you grant me a wish every ten answers I gave?" He chewed his cheeks, aren't sure where this conversation will lead to and what will be her reaction to his probably the dumbest and most bravery suggestion ever.