104 I Hate You (1/2)

”I remember you had something you wanted to ask me during the gala. What is it?”

The suddenly question brought Yoona by surprise.

She let out a nervous laugh. Curse his genius brain! Why did he have to remember such a detail? Not only was she nervous, but she'd never made a move like this before. Although she knew that her feelings were being reciprocated, explicitly saying it out loud was different.

Trying to see if she could dodge the bullet, she tried to change the topic. ”I forgot. The more important question is the whereabouts of Ji-ho. I can't help but worry about that kid. Where is he?”

”Yoona.”

She innocently fluttered her lashes. ”Yes?”

”Don't change the topic.”

d.a.m.n him. Why was he this smart? Nothing went pa.s.sed Minhyun. This was what made him charming yet annoying at the same time.

”Fine. I'll say it.” A sigh escaped her lips. ”Are you ready?”

There was a pause. ”Yes?”

She diverted her eyes and stared away. She really did not want to answer. Was there any way to avoid this situation...

Oh! There was a beautiful swan ice sculpture near the shrimp platter. Very impressive! Maybe she should talk to him about this!

Minhyun grabbed her cheeks again, forcing her to look into his eyes. ”Don't think about getting yourself out of this. What is the question?”

Ah. He caught her yet again.

She scrunched her nose. ”Fine. I'll say it this time.”

His stare was intense. Since he already had a feeling of what she was curious about, his heart beat quickly.

Come on. Ask.

Yoona lifted her hand to cover his eyes. ”Before that, don't look at me. Makes me too nervous.”

Reluctantly, he s.h.i.+fted his eyes elsewhere. Although he wanted to see her reaction, he needed for her to say those words on her mind first.

”Okay,” Yoona said. Gathering all the courage she had, she spoke her next words. ”So basically, you know how we are childhood friends and stuff? Yeah so, I didn't have any other thoughts about you when we first met. I thought we were purely platonic. However, as time pa.s.sed and when the housewarming party happened, I realized that some of the actions you made and the words you said were a bit... Too much. Not platonic.”

Minhyun raised an eyebrow. ”Mhm.”

”There was one statement in particular that made me suspicious. So that is why that day curiosity took over me and the question formed.”

He shook his head. ”Get to the point.”

She softly hit him in the shoulder. ”Hey! Be patient. It's embarra.s.sing for me okay?”

”Anyways,” she said. ”I-”

Suddenly, Minhyun's phone buzzed.

He let a frustrated grunt and ignored the noise coming from his pocket. It was as if the G.o.ds were helping Yoona elongate the process.

”Aren't you going to check? It might be important,” she teased.

Minhyun quickly checked the screen, seeing who could have messaged him.

Ji-ho: All the last bits of final evidence is launched! All the largest news sites will be on its tail in ten minutes. Can I get a compliment please? Pretty please?

Without replying, Minhyun put the phone back where it belonged. He was annoyed that the text came at such a crucial timing but at least it was good news.