Save Me

3

Sunwoo and Eric hadn't seen or met with Haknyeon for a few days and were getting a bit worried. They hung out with Changbin, Wooyoung, and Jaehyun occasionally, and when they asked about Haknyeon, they were told that he was just sick. They were not sure what was going on with him or if he was truly feeling sick, but they still cared about him and wanted to meet with him to make sure he was okay.

Haknyeon was lay his head on the side of the bed before someone call him.

"Haknyeon. Haknyeon".

"Yes, grandma?".

It was his grandmother.

"Why so gloom? Hm?" asked grandma.

"Nothing".

"For me it must be something. You been coming here for the last four day and just staying here until evening. Tell me, sweetheart," said grandma.

"It just something stupid. Nothing else" said Haknyeon.

Grandma cares his grandchild cheek.

"You know I don't like someone keep it from me especially from my favourite grandchild," said Grandma.

Haknyeon sigh.

"Tell me, sweetheart. What been keeping you like this?" asked Grandma.

"Grandma. Am I really one of this family?" asked Haknyeon.

"You're asking that question again. What it is this time? Someone pick on you? Who is it? Is it her again?" asked Grandma.

"No. Not her. It's someone else" said Haknyeon.

"They're bullying you again. Why don't you let me take care of this? If you asked me, it's already done," said Grandma.

"I don't want to be someone who just use someone to settle my problem. Especially to asked you, grandma" said Haknyeon.

"You're too soft, Haknyeon. You need to brace yourself. Protect yourself," said Grandma.

"I would try but I just can't" said Haknyeon.

"You're afraid," said Grandma.

Haknyeon didn't admit it, but he just nods his head.

"Sweetheart, I know all of this scare you, but you're know I always be with you. I would like to help you. You're my adorable grandchild. I don't want anything bad happen to you. Mentally or physically. I just want you to be happy," said Grandma.

"But I'm not that brave to fight them" said Haknyeon.

"You don't need to be strong by yourself. You need to be strong with your friend. Other than Sangyeon and the others, there is someone else that defend you and help you, right?"

He remembered the three friends that had always helped him and stood by his side while he was being bullied. Even though he was experiencing a tough time and had a hard time expressing his emotions, he cared about his friends immensely and was truly grateful for them and their support. He knew that they cared about him and wanted to help him, which meant a lot to Haknyeon, even if he didn't always express it.

"I did have a friend that been standing beside me" said Haknyeon.

"Then I won't be worried. You have them to protect you. But eventually, you should really think about it, Haknyeon. Not every time they can protect you wherever you are. You must take courage to stand yourself," said Grandma.