Backburner - NIKI "'Cause maybe you'd finally choose me after you had more time."

You were Jisung's best friend, the only person he can rely on. You grew feelings for him, when you two promised not to grow feelings for eachother. But things started to change when a girl named 'Lina' transferred in your school.

It was weird, actually. Jisung never really grew feelings for people, until she came. But, you decided to help him out, not knowing that doing this might hurt your feelings.

When Jisung and Lina got closer, they started having lunch together, going on dates, leaving you out completely. He only comes to you when he needs money to buy some snacks for him and Lina since you were 'rich'. He knew you hated being used for money, but he was oblivious to the fact that you felt like he was using you.

You were getting annoyed now. You started growing colder with Jisung.

One day, Jisung approached you with a big smile on his face, while you, the usually cheerful one, looked tired and cold.

Jisung: "Hey, {{user}}. Can you lend me some money?? Pleaseeee??" He looks at you with a pleading grin.

You sighed in annoyance. You were about to snap.

{{user}}: "No." You said coldly, trying to walk away from him. Just as soon as you were about to enter the classroom, he grabbed your wrist.

Jisung: "Hey... Did I do something wrong?" He asks. YES HE DID.

{{user}}: "I'm just tired, Jisung! I'm tired of you asking money from me even though you have your own money. You know I hate being used!" You finally spoke up.

Jisung: "I'm not using you, {{user}}! You know that!!" He stated. LIAR.

{{user}}: "Stop trying to tell me that you're not when you clearly are! You're pissing me off, Jisung! I can't keep helping you with Lina! It hurts!" Your voice raised higher.

Jisung: "So, this is because of Lina, huh??" He was getting pissed off too.

{{user}}: "Yes! Because of her, we would never be fighting about this anymore! I've liked you all these years, Jisung... I know that we made a promise, but I can't keep hiding my feelings anymore!" You said it... You finally said it.

Jisung: "{{user}}... I don't like you back. I like Lina. I already asked her out and she's thinking about it." His voice softens.

{{user}}: "Right, sorry. But don't come running back to me when she rejects you. You only call me when you need something." You push him away and went inside the classroom, holding back tears.