You're My Escape[S.Coups FF]✅ - Chapter 6: Chapter 6

It was another morning at the university, and everyone was busy in their classes. Seungcheol found it hard to concentrate, his thoughts consumed by Ara. He hadn't seen her once since morning, and it troubled his heart. Jeonghan had told him earlier that he had a slight fever and would be skipping classes today. Seungcheol knew Ara would still come since she had dance practice, but the absence of both siblings left him feeling unsettled.
Seungcheol was lost in his thoughts when Joshua snapped him back to reality. "Hey, Seungcheol, what's wrong?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.
Seungcheol shook his head. "Nothing."
Joshua gave him a knowing look. "Seungcheol, until when are you going to be a lovesick puppy? Just go and tell her already that you love her."
Seungcheol sighed, frustration evident in his voice. "And then Jeonghan will kill me. Besides, what if she rejects me?"
Joshua chuckled. "I don't think so."
Seungcheol looked at him skeptically. "And what do you mean by that?"
Joshua shrugged. "I don't know, but I feel like she won't reject you. Just think about it, even if she did, at least you would have told her. It's better than carrying this burden on your chest. Keeping it inside won't let you move on. Go and be a man, Seungcheol. And today is the perfect opportunity since Jeonghan isn't here."
On the other side of campus, Jungkook and Mingyu exchanged worried looks as they observed Ara. She looked particularly upset today, and their usual attempts to cheer her up were failing. Mingyu finally had enough and stood up, determined.
"I'm going to tell him," he declared.
Ara's eyes widened, and she quickly stopped him. "Are you mad?"
Jungkook chimed in, "Yes, we are. Do you think we like seeing you upset and sad? Come on, Ara."
Ara lowered her head, feeling conflicted. They both sat back down, their expressions serious.
"Ara, listen," Mingyu said gently. "You have feelings for him, right? Then just go and tell him. What's stopping you?"
She looked up, her eyes filled with worry. "But what if I ruin oppa and his friendship?"
Jungkook shook his head. "Do you think their friendship is that weak? It won't be broken over something like this. See, Ara, it's okay if he doesn't like you back. But I don't think Seungcheol would tell Jeonghan about it. Just be honest with him."
Ara took a deep breath, considering their words. They were right; keeping her feelings hidden was only causing her more pain. Maybe it was time to take a chance, no matter the outcome.
Back with Seungcheol, he felt a new resolve forming. Joshua's words echoed in his mind. It was now or never. He needed to tell Ara how he felt, and today was the perfect opportunity. Taking a deep breath, he stood up, ready to find her and lay his heart bare.
As Seungcheol walked through the corridor towards Ara's dance practice room, his heart pounded with nervous anticipation. He couldn't shake the feeling of urgency, knowing that he needed to tell Ara how he felt before it was too late.Meanwhile, in Ara's practice room, Minghao entered, his presence catching her off guard. She smiled warmly at him, though her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Seungcheol.
Seungcheol entered the practice room, he was greeted by a scene that made his jealousy flare and anger simmer beneath the surface. Seungcheol's eyes fell upon Minghao and Ara, Minghao's proximity to Ara felt too intimate, as if they were on the verge of kissing. The sight fueled Seungcheol's insecurities, sending his emotions into a whirlwind of turmoil.
His fists clenched at his sides as he struggled to control the storm raging within him. Every fiber of his being screamed with jealousy, his heart aching with longing for Ara's affection. But fear held him back, fear of losing her, fear of ruining their friendship, fear of rejection.
A pang of jealousy shot through Seungcheol as he watched them interact, Minghao's hand resting lightly on Ara's face. He felt a surge of possessiveness, his heart clenching at the sight.
Unable to contain his emotions any longer, Seungcheol's hand shot out, gripping Minghao's collar tightly in a sudden burst of anger. The room fell silent as ara turned to look at him, shock written across their faces.Ara's eyes widened in alarm as she rushed to intervene, her voice trembling with concern.
"Seungcheol oppa, what are you doing?" she exclaimed, trying to pry his fingers loose from Minghao's collar.Seungcheol's grip tightened, his chest heaving with pent-up emotions.Seungcheol's gaze remained fixed on Minghao, his jaw clenched with tension. "Stay away from her," he growled, his voice low and menacing.
As Seungcheol's grip tightened on Minghao's collar, his anger flared at the audacity of Minghao's question. "How dare you even touch her?" he seethed, his voice laced with fury.
Minghao's expression remained calm, though a flicker of surprise crossed his features at Seungcheol's sudden outburst. "Why do you even care?" he shot back, his voice cool and collected. "She's not even yours."
The words stung like a slap to the face, but Seungcheol refused to back down. "She's mine," he asserted fiercely, his gaze burning with determination. "Get that through your head. She's mine, and I won't let anyone else lay a hand on her."
Ara's eyes widened in shock at Seungcheol's possessive declaration, but before she could intervene, Seungcheol continued, his voice trembling with emotion. "I care about her more than you'll ever know," he confessed, his words pouring out in a rush. "She's everything to me, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. I won't let anyone like you to be around her."
Minghao's expression softened, a hint of playful gesture dawning in his eyes. "I see," he said quietly, his tone more subdued. "So you mean you love your bestfriend sister?"
Seungcheol's grip on Minghao's collar finally loosened, his anger dissipating as he took a step back. "What if i do" he said, his voice filled with jealousy looking at him. "Good for you." Minghao said.
Minghao, sensing the tension in the air, glanced between them before excusing himself with a smirk. "I'll leave you two," he said, giving Seungcheol a meaningful look before exiting the room.
"I-I'm sorry," he muttered, his voice strained. "I just... I can't stand seeing you two so close."
With his head bowed in remorse, Seungcheol turned to Ara, his heart heavy with regret for his earlier outburst. "Ara, I'm so sorry for behaving like this," he began, his voice tinged with sincerity.
Ara gazed at him, her eyes soft with understanding as she listened to his apology. "It's okay, oppa," she reassured him gently, her voice filled with compassion. "Just tell me, did you mean what you said?"
Seungcheol lifted his head, meeting Ara's gaze with eyes filled with love and honesty. "I do," he admitted, his voice trembling with emotion. "I meant every word."
Taking a deep breath, Seungcheol gathered his courage, ready to lay his heart bare before Ara. "Ara, from the moment I met you, I knew there was something special about you," he confessed, his voice filled with warmth. "Your kindness, your laughter, the way you light up a room with your smile... It all captured my heart in an instant."
He reached out, gently taking Ara's hand in his, his touch tender and reassuring. "You make me feel things I've never felt before," he continued, his voice soft and sincere. "When I'm with you, everything just falls into place. You're my anchor, my guiding light, and I can't imagine my life without you."
Seungcheol's heart swelled with love as he spoke, his words pouring forth from the depths of his soul. "I know there are challenges ahead, especially with Jeonghan," he acknowledged, his voice tinged with determination. "But I'm ready to face whatever comes our way, as long as I have you by my side.I love you yoon ara. But also, "if... if your happiness lies elsewhere, if you find someone who can make you happier than I ever could, then I won't stand in your way. I won't bother you again. I'll try to accept it, to move on, to find happiness on my own. Because all I want is for you to be happy, even if it's not with me."
As Ara gazed into Seungcheol's tear-filled eyes, her heart overflowed with love and longing. Unable to bear the thought of him ever letting her go, she leaned in, closing the distance between them with a tender kiss.Seungcheol's breath caught in his throat as Ara's lips met his, a surge of warmth spreading through him at her touch. In that fleeting moment, the world around them faded away, leaving only the sweet sensation of their love and the promise of a future together.
Seungcheol's heart skipped a beat as her kiss leaving him stunned and breathless. His eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend the depth of her feelings for him.As Ara pulled back, Seungcheol was overcome with a mix of shock and joy, his heart soaring with newfound hope.
She reached out, cupping his cheek gently, her touch filled with love and acceptance. "Oppa, I... I feel the same way," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. "You mean everything to me, and I want to be with you, no matter what."
He reached out, his hands trembling as he cupped her face gently, his touch filled with reverence and adoration.
"Ara... I..." he stammered, his voice choked with emotion. "I never imagined... I didn't dare to hope..."
Ara smiled, her eyes shining with love as she leaned in to press another tender kiss to his lips. "Oppa, my love for you is stronger than anything," she whispered, her voice filled with conviction. "I've never felt this way about anyone else, and I know I never will. You're the one for me, now and always."
Tears pricked at the corners of Seungcheol's eyes as he gazed into Ara's, overwhelmed by the depth of her love and the certainty in her words. "Ara, I... I love you more than anything," he confessed, his voice trembling with sincerity. "You're my everything, and I promise to cherish you for as long as I live."
In that moment, surrounded by the warmth of their love, Seungcheol and Ara knew that they were meant to be together. With their hearts united as one, they faced the future hand in hand, ready to conquer whatever challenges life threw their way, knowing that as long as they had each other, they could weather any storm.