Survive For Me

The Starting Day

Sung Jeong-Wu's POV:

Walking down the hallway of my house, I heard sobbing through the walls. My eyebrow slowly rose in confusion. I quickened the pace, heading to our room.

'' Min-ju? '' The door creaked after I spoke. She was curled into a ball in the corner of the room.
'' Babe... I'm so upset right now. '' She sighed, running her hand through her black hair. I sat down beside her.

'' What's wrong? '' I said, trying to be comforting.

'' It's just... Look a new bag that I have wanted for AGES has just came on special and we just... Don't have enough money. Unless m-maybe you could pay? '' She looked up with her puffy eyes. My heart dropped, before letting out a sigh.

'' Sweetie I... I can't! We need to save money for groceries. I'm already in debt, and you don't have a job so... '' I was cut off by the sudden movement of Min-ju.

'' Ugh! I knew you would say that. You never care about what I need. Just that we have food, which we already have plenty of. '' She stormed off, slamming the door. A tear ran down my face. I want to do the things she likes but, I need to have enough things to keep us alive. I pull out the card I was given earlier from this... Man.

'' Maybe... Maybe I do want to participate in whatever this is? '' I flipped over the card before picking up my phone and calling the number. My voice was shaky, I answered all the info, but realised I couldn't leave Min-ju alone here. I had to sign her up as well. I love her, and I want her to be safe and be with someone at all times, the world can be harsh.

'' Min-ju! '' I called down the hallway. My chipper voice was followed by a groan from Min-ju.

'' What!? '' She rolled her eyes to my figure.

'' I signed us up to the card thing I was telling you about this morning. '' I held out the card, her eyes locked to the symbols on the front. They were drawn in dark purple ink, followed by a circle, triangle and then a square.

'' Are you sure it's a good idea? '' She scoffed, before continuing to eat her lunch.

'' Yes! I'm sure! '' My dark brown eyes filled with excitement. Maybe we could win this thing?

The Arrival

'' They are here! '' I grabbed her hand, however, she slowly let go. We both hopped into the car slowly.

'' How long will the ride be- '' She was cut off by the release of gas. Knocking us out. I couldn't see much, I felt dizzy. All I saw was the girl behind us, she seemed to be knocked out as well. She had nice hair, but I couldn't make much about her appearance after it went blank.

A few hours later, I woke up in a room with many beds. Sweat rolled down my face. I sprung up, in search for Min-ju. As my body finally came to its senses, I noticed that there had to be at least 400 people here. Maybe even more? I got out of my bed, noticing that I had woken up quite late compared to everyone else.

Everyone split into groups of their own, however I was still in search for Min-ju. It wasn't until a girl caught the corner of my eye. Her face looked dull, probably the most emptiest expression I had ever seen. She slowly turned to me.

'' Can't find anyone to hang out with as well? '' She stretched her arms, leaving a slight smirk after her sentence.

'' Well, I'm trying to find- '' I was cut off by the sudden body movement in her figure, she reached out her hand, suggesting for me to sit down next to her. I looked back at the crowd before walking over to her.

She looked me up and down before locking onto my eyes, '' I like your eyes. '' She looked at them once more, before looking into the split friend groups ahead.

'' Ah- really? I've got told a lot that they are basic. Just simple brown. '' I adjusted my arms into a comfortable position, before looking at her.

'' They suit you. '' She turned to me before letting out a slight smile. Her smile slowly fell from her face, the noise of stomping suddenly emerged from behind us.

'' UM? Jeong-wu? Who is that? '' She crossed her arms, her face was full of disgust. I was about to speak, worried that this sort of reaction may have came from Min-ju. But I was cut off by this mysterious girl.

'' I'm Hye Ji-yun. I'm very pleased to meet- '' Min-ju took a step closer to her, tension was in the air.

'' Shut up skank. Baby, follow me, I don't want you being around her. '' She yanked my arm, dragging me to my feet. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye, all I saw was her face turn sad and confused. I felt bad but, anything for Min-ju... I suppose.