The next day, I was sitting in class and I decided to tell Kim Lee about what happened between me and Yoon Yi. I told him what all Yoon Yi said to me and Kim Lee started to get excited.
"You NEED to tell him." He said.
"Why?"
"Because, it's obvious that Yoon Yi cares for you."
"Okay...So?"
"That means, you're only one step closer to dating Yoon Yi. I've never heard or seen him act that way towards anyone before. Well, other than Joon Chi, but they're only friends."
I sighed and looked away. "I dunno..."
"C'moooon. Just tell him. It'll help if you get it off your chest."
"What about you?" I asked.
Kim Lee shrugged. "It's always going to be one sided. Besides, Joon Chi doesn't know I exist..."
I debated, still thinking it's not a good idea.
"Pleeeeease. You'll feel better."
I stared at Kim Lee for a minute then I sighed and nodded. "Fine."
I stood up and started to make my way out of the classroom.
"Hae Jin, FIGHTING!" He called out.
I walked right over to the third year classroom and looked in to see Yoon Yi and Joon Chi talking by themselves. I took a couple deep breaths before I walked over to them and stood right in front of Yoon Yi.
"Um..."
"Yes?" He said.
"Can we talk for a minute? There's something I need to tell you. In private."
Yoon Yi stared at me like he was debating on my offer then he sighed and stood up.
"Fine."
We both walked out of the classroom and headed over to the stairs where we can be alone and keep away from everybody. I stood in front of Yoon Yi, trying to think of how to phrase my confession.
"Um....The truth is that...I like you. As more than a classmate. I've liked you ever since you saved me in gym class and...to tell you the truth, that was my first kiss..."
As I was confessing, I felt my cheeks heat up and I felt my heart pounding as hard as ever in my chest. I stared at Yoon Yi and waited for his answer.
"That meant nothing to me." He said.
"Huh?" I said, confused.
"I was just saving you from drowning. Nobody else reacted so I did. And besides, I was doing CPR on you so that kiss doesn't count." He coldly said.
I stared at Yoon Yi, surprised by his reply. I was so shocked that I had trouble opening up my mouth to speak. Yoon Yi ran his fingers through his hair as he sighed softly.
"You're a cute kid, but...nothing is going to happen. You're a little too young for me and I don't like the idea of dating anyways. Sorry." He said then brushed past me.
I continued to stand there, though. Each word he said to me was like a dagger being shoved into my heart. I've never felt this sad before and I started to feel tears well up in my eyes. This was my very first high school rejection.
I stayed in the hallway near the stairs and didn't move. Not even after the bell rung for class. I sat down near the wall and buried my face into my knees, silently crying. I eventually heard footsteps and heard Kim Lee's voice.
"Hae Jin, why are you still here? Class already started." He said as he sat next to me.
"What happen? What did Yoon Yi say?" He asked.
"Yoon Yi..." I pulled my head up and sniffed. "He told me how he felt. He doesn't like me that way. He was pretty much pitying me. He doesn't care about me at all. He even said i'm too young for him..." I explained.
"Too young? Well, I guess two years younger than him is too young..." He said then sighed.
"I'm really sorry. It's my fault for pushing you into telling him how you felt."
I shook my head. "Nah. It's not your fault. I kinda wanted to tell him on my own anyways." I said then stood up and wiped my eyes off.
"Let's get back to class. I don't want Coach to yell at us." I said then started walking away, Kim Lee following after me.
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