Love for Love's Sake - Chapter 16
Chapter 16
The line was cut off despite my urgency. When I tried calling back, all I heard was the busy signal.
I hope nothing really happened. As soon as I anxiously entered the elevator, someone pressed the button for the 1st floor before I could.
“What are you doing?”
Of all the people to share the elevator with. Cheon Sangwon grinned as he took his finger off the button.
“I’m going there too.”
“Where?”
“To Cha Yeowoon’s home.”
Was he crazy?
“You’re not close to Yeowoon.”
“No? We’re close.”
His shameless answer didn’t even provoke a laugh from me. At least make it sound believable, you brat.
“Don’t follow me.”
As soon as the elevator doors opened, a familiar window appeared in front of me.
[ Sub-Mission: Find Cha Yeowoon a friend. ]
What kind of nonsense was this?
Why was this showing up now? And in front of the least suitable guy.
I frowned at the transparent window, but it didn’t disappear and continued to stare back at me.
It felt forced.
An unpleasant speculation rears its ugly head. I quietly considered whether this message window could have some personality or emotions.
How else could it have appeared at just the right time, just like prior?
“Brother Myeongha.”
Cheon Sangwon, who must have thought I was annoyed by my empty gaze at the message window, spoke in a gentler tone.
“How are we going to Cha Yeowoon’s place?”
“By bus, you brat.”
“I’ll give you a ride.”
“Do you have a car?”
“Motorcycle.”
Of course. His twisted smile made him seem even more like a child, to the point where I found it somewhat endearing. After all, it would be quite funny to take an 18-year-old so seriously.
“Alright, rascal. Are you wearing your helmet properly when you ride? It’s dangerous, so you need to be careful.”
“Is Yeowoon sick or something? Is it urgent?”
As the elevator doors closed, the message window also disappeared.
But even after arriving on the first floor, Cheon Sangwon continued to follow me.
“It’ll be much faster if you ride with me.”
Although I had tried to ignore him, his words caught my attention.
The refrigerator was empty, the electricity was shut off, and Cha Yeowoon who was pale and said he wanted to quit.
He didn’t answer when I asked if he was sick, but the atmosphere was unusual.
The fact that the guy who had never been friendly suddenly called me was evidence enough. Something was definitely going on.
“Is this yours?”
Cheon Sangwon’s bike, proudly parked on the ground, looked exactly like its owner.
It was flashy and exuded presence.
“Isn’t it awesome?”
“Hey. This is expensive. How can a high schooler afford a bike that costs over $7,500?”
“What does me being in high school have to do with it? If you have the money, you can ride it.”
I had nothing to say. This guy was annoying.
Could it be that Cha Yeowoon and this guy both lack a bit of manners, and that was why the message had appeared earlier? Like a dating app, it was matching similar personalities together.
As I pondered this ridiculous thought, Cheon Sangwon confidently sat on his bike. I wanted to make fun of him for flaunting, but why did it suit him? It seemed like everything came down to appearances in the end.
“Helmet.”
“Brother wear it.”
“Are you crazy? Hurry up and wear it.”
At my urging, Cheon Sangwon took out his helmet from his side bag. He should have done this sooner. He stared at me and adjusted his helmet skillfully.
“Brother, have you ridden a motorcycle?”
“Yeah. But do you even know how to ride this properly?”
“Of course. I’ve been riding since middle school.”
“Middle school?”
The minimum age to take the motorcycle license test was 16, so how had he been riding since middle?
“Do you have a license?”
“I’m getting it this year.”
“Are you out of your mind? Hey! Get off.”
I grabbed his shoulders and pulled him off. Surprisingly, he didn’t resist much.
“Give me the key.”
“This is mine. Brother is going to ride it?”
“I have a license.”
If he had refused, I would have gone straight to the bus stop. He suddenly started laughing.
“Brother is really interesting.”
Interesting? I couldn’t watch him drive without a license. He, who was almost in tears from laughing, handed me the bike key.
“Can I ride behind brother?”
“Then are you going to ride in front?”
Even that comment made him laugh. At an age where teenagers were supposed to be carefree, he sure liked to joke around.
Cheon Sangwon didn’t look the part, yet this guy had a hearty laugh. Ironically, Cha Yeowoon, who was genuinely good-looking, rarely smiles and mostly just frowns, while Cheon Sangwon managed to smile despite his sharp features.
It would be nice if their personalities could rub off on each other a bit.
“Wear it properly.”
I doubted whether he usually wore his helmet properly. It was a mess, so I adjusted it tightly. As I tightened the chin strap, he let out a groan.