Don't Touch My Heart [LeeKnow]

Chapter 10: Hide and Seek

|<I never said I don't like her> He quietly mutters, catching everyone's attention.|

Mine too. What does he mean?
To say I'm confused is an understatement.

Minho then looks up from his plate and stops his gaze on me. He slightly tilts his head and he hints at a smile.

<I hate her> He finally says, sipping from his glass.

I take a deep breath, disappointed.

Wait, disappointed of what?
It's not like I don't hate him too.

<Don't worry, it's not one-sided> I answer back, crossing my arms.

He leans back on his chair and places his chopsticks on the napkin.

<Well, it would have been worrying if it hadn't been> He says, crossing his arms as well.

Why does he look like he is always enjoying arguing?

It makes me feel powerless.

<Then no need to worry> I tell Minho, glaring at him.

Then something hits my ankle.
Yeji slightly kicked me.
I turn my head to face her and she leans closer to whisper.

<Don't give him material to always argue with you. I know it's not your fault but if you see a puddle of petrol, don't throw the match there> She mutters. She is right.

I shouldn't fuel Minho's arrogance.
I nod at her with a smile.

<So... now that we've finished eating...> Bangchan starts to say, glancing at Han who looks like he can't even see a piece of sushi anymore.

<Why don't we play something?> He proposes his idea.

<Yeah why not? Eunbi, when do you have to leave?> Yeji asks me and I check my phone.

<My mother texted me saying I should come back home before 11pm.> I say, putting the phone back in my pocket. It's actually almost 10pm so I still have time.

<Perfect. What did you have in mind?> Yeji then asks to Bangchan.

<What about... hide and seek?> He proposes again.

But everyone look at him in a "Really?" way.

<But wait, before you say it's a childish game, I want to add a rule>
He continues, standing up from his seat.

We all do the same and wait for his explanation.

<The last two people to be found, have to hide together the next round.> He explains, with an excited smile.

I thought he was more mature than this but better than get bored.

<I'm in> Minho is the first one to agree.