1. I liked being around her, and it wasn't just the sex that I enjoyed.
1. I liked the way she made me feel...
2. That I didn't need to sleep with anyone else.
1. Hell, I didn't want to, for that matter.
2. But damn, this situation was stressing the hell out of me.
1. "Goddamn.."
1. "Who's now?"
1. SERA: YOU SNUCK OUT...
3. "You snuck out..."
1. "Can I come over?"
3. CAN I COME OVER?
1. I wasn't ready to meet her, I had no idea what to say.
1. I decided I didn't have time to text back.
2. I needed air, immediately.
2. "You snuck out..."
3. "Can I come over?"
1. "Why did she have to drink so much..."
1. "Sera... Can I ask you something?"
1. "Go ahead."
1. "Your exhibition is next week, right?"
2. "Are you planning to invite seoji?"
1. "How do you even know about the exhibition? I wasn't planning to invite anyone."
1. "Well, seoji really loves art. I think she'd be really happy to attend. Plus, it could be a chance for you two to... You know, clear things up."
1. "But why jimin, specifically? I haven't invited you or my brother, either."
1. "Seoji's been through quite a bit. And your art... I think it'll speak to her."
1. "Seeing it with you might mean a lot to her. It might even help you get past whatever's been between you."
2. "Trust me, it's a good idea. It might be just what you both need."
1. "I'll think about it."
3. Maybe nari was right...
1. I wanted to give this to her as a sort of peace offering.
1. Art has always been how I express myself best.
2. Also, I've never had the opportunity to show her my art.
1. "I need to talk to her."
1. "Jimin!"
1. "...."
2. I wasn't in the mood for a conversation...
1. "Jimin, can we-"
1. ...so I pretended not to hear her.
1. I was avoiding her right now, but I doubted I could keep this up for even a day.
1. "Wait.."
1. I thought two weeks would be difficult without sex...
1. But the only reason they would be hard is because I can't sleep with sera for two weeks.
1. I loved the way she made me feel so safe when I was around her...
2. ...like she would protect me no matter what happened.
1. Matter what, even if I didn't need it.
1. Why couldn't I just let her protect my
1. Heart as well?
2. Why couldn't I just live in the moment, relationship-wise, like everyone else?
1. Gyuri and jiwoo were finally doing it. But I'm worried about the future, about deaths and cheating.
1. I can't handle being left behind again, like my parents left me, hurting a trail of people in their departure.
2. Maybe I just need some distance from her to gain some perspective.
1. Once I'm not around her all the time, I'll remember the reasons I originally had for not getting into a relationship.
1. So today, I decided to skip my usual morning..
1. I needed to clear my mind, I decided to visit the local art gallery.
1. "Good morning, I'd like to purchase a ticket to explore the gallery, please."
1. "Welcome, are you interested in any specific exhibition today, or would you like a general admission ticket?"
1. "Is there a special exhibit on display right now?"
1. "Yes, we currently have a special exhibit featuring some early pieces by s. Corbin, along with a later piece that has never been displayed before."
2. "It's quite pop-"
