CHOICES by skatecraic
Alternative Universe #1 ---- Jinyoung x Jisoo
Sometimes, it is the smallest decision that can change your life forever. Losing your dream just to be with someone you met, is it worth it?
Jisoo is an aspiring travel blogger. One summer time, she decided to visit the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio. It will take at least a three hour drive from her place so she went off early.
Upon arriving in La Union, her car suddenly stopped. Not knowing what to do, Jisoo asked some people around the area for the nearest auto shop. Luckily it was just within the street.
“Uh, good morning po.” Jisoo greeted the average aged man sitting at the front of the shop. “Yes? How can I help you miss?” The man asked her. “My car suddenly stopped, maybe you could fix it?” Jisoo said while pointing at her car.
The mechanic started looking for errors in Jisoo’s car when a tall young man appeared wearing a uniform. “Pa, let me help you with that.” The man said after kissing his dad’s hand (magmano). “Uh, no need anak, you just tour this lady right here. She may get bored watching me do this.” The man answered and conitnued to do what he is doing.
“Hi. I am Jinyoung.” The young man said. “Jisoo.” She replied and both shook their hands. Jinyoung is a graduating high school student and is a candidate for scholarship at a university in Manila.
“So, where are we going?” Jisoo asked Jinyoung. “Are you hungry? We can have a snack first.” Jinyoung asked Jisoo and she said yes.
After eating, Jinyoung toured Jisoo around La Union. They went to different tourist sites like Ma Cho Temple, Bahay na Bato (Rock Houses) and of course what would your trip to La Union be without seeing the beaches especially Luna Pebble Beach.
It was one heck of a tour for Jisoo. She was mesmerized by the beauty of La Union and that is a big thanks to his tour guide, Jinyoung. It was an unexpected trip but it was worth it.
It was nearly 7pm when both of them decided to go back in Jinyoung’s dad auto shop. Upon arriving, his father told Jisoo to eat dinner first before leaving and he insists.
After that delicious dinner made by the boy’s father, Jisoo decided to leave and start driving again for Baguio. But, deep inside her, she doesn’t want to go yet. The little time he spent with the boy made her feel things.
But that is not what she went here to. As soon as she started the engine of the car, a small knock on the window was heard and it was Jinyoung. She opened the car window and Jinyoung quickly said, “There is still one place that we haven’t go to. It is the secret of La Union. Wanna go?” “Sure.” Jisoo answered with a smile. Maybe the Gods are with her today.
They went to the hidden paradise of the place which is the waterfall located in the middle of the forest. Jisoo never saw such scenery. Water freely flowing, birds chirping, the place surrounded by big trees and the fireflies that makes the area glow.
Without hesitation, both of them dipped into the water not minding that their clothes will go wet. It was like childhood again.
When they both got tired, Jinyoung grabbed a raft nearby and both of them lay at the top of it watching the stars glow in the sky.
Both of them were quiet for some time. Both admiring the stars. Jisoo not minding that she has to go to Baguio and Jinyoung not minding his scholarship interview tomorrow.
“This is my best night ever.” Jinyoung said. “Because I get to be with you.” He added making Jisoo stunned. She did not know that the boy is feeling this way towards her.
Silence filled the place. Both of them looking at each other’s eyes, faces getting closer until both of their lips touched. It was a gentle kiss and both of them loved it. When both out of breath, they broke the kiss and looked at each other’s eyes and smiled. Jinyoung pulled Jisoo closer with enough space to still look at her.
“Goodnight.” Both said and slept at the raft.
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The sound of the birds chirping and the bright light awakened Jinyoung. When he opened his eyes, it came to his mind that today is his interview with the dean of the university.
Moving with panic, he woke Jisoo up and quickly got back to the car and drove as fast as he could. He was late as hell so he sped up the car to arrive at the place fast.
Upon reaching the school, he quickly ran as fast as he could to get at the office. Still out of breath, he knocked at the door and asked the secretary sitting near the entrance. “Sorry sir but the dean already left since he has another appointment.” The secretary said which made Jinyoung sad and emotional.
His dreams all went away because of one stupid decision.
Jisoo saw Jinyoung go outside the campus and he quickly approached him. Seeing his face, she knew it did not go well.
“Hey, you alright?” She asked the boy. “Do you think I’m alright? I just lost my dream! This is your fault you know, you should not said yes to me, you should not agreed to me! I lost my dream because of you!” Jinyoung screamed which made both of them flustered.
“So you are blaming me now huh? Why did you even ask me if you know that you have an important appointment next day? Maybe because you do not want to leave here. You do not want to leave your father, this place, and the people around your area because they are your family. Maybe a part of you wants to stay here. So, do not put the blame on me because it was your choice to ask me in the first place.” Jisoo answered back teary- eyed.
Dumfounded and at lost for words, Jinyoung said, “Go away.”
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