The Hoodie Boy || Yang Jungwon

#6

Y/n didn't know what to say or do. She just sat there next to Jungwon, giving him the space he needed. The silence between them was heavy, but Y/n knew that Jungwon needed time to process everything. She didn't want to rush him or make him feel uncomfortable.

After a while, Jungwon slowly lifted his head and looked at Y/n. She could see the pain and sadness in his eyes. She reached out and gently touched his hand. He flinched at first but then relaxed and let her touch him.

"It's okay," Y/n said softly. "You don't have to tell me anything if you don't want to. But I want you to know that I'm here for you. We all are."

Jungwon looked away, his eyes filling with tears once again. Y/n could feel his pain and wanted to do anything to help him.

"Please don't cry," she said, pulling him into a hug. "I'm here for you, and I won't leave you alone. You don't have to go through this alone."

Jungwon hesitated for a moment before wrapping his arms around Y/n. She could feel his body shaking with sobs, and she held him tighter, wanting to comfort him.

"I'm sorry," Jungwon whispered, his voice choked with tears.

"Don't be sorry," Y/n said, pulling away slightly to look at him. "You have nothing to be sorry about. We're all here to help you."

Jungwon looked at her, his eyes softening. Y/n could see that he was still scared and anxious, but she also saw a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Thank you," he whispered.

Y/n smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She knew that they still had a long way to go, but she was happy that Jungwon was starting to open up to her.

Y/n decided to walk Jungwon to his next class, hoping that he would feel better with her by his side. They walked in silence for a while until Jungwon finally spoke up.

"Thank you for sitting with me, Y/n. I'm sorry for being such a mess."

"Don't apologize, Jungwon. We all have our struggles, and it's okay to let it out sometimes."

Jungwon looked up at Y/n, his eyes still red and puffy from crying. "But what if people judge me or think I'm weak for showing my emotions?"

Y/n put a hand on his shoulder. "It takes strength to be vulnerable and to let people in. And anyone who judges you for that isn't worth your time or energy."

Jungwon nodded slowly, seeming to take in her words. As they approached his classroom, Y/n asked, "Are you going to be okay?"

He hesitated before answering. "I don't know. But I'll try."

"That's all anyone can do," Y/n said with a small smile. "And if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here for you."

Jungwon smiled back at her, the first real smile she had seen from him in a long time. "Thank you, Y/n. I appreciate it."

With that, he walked into his classroom, and Y/n turned to head back to her own class, feeling a sense of hope that maybe things would start to get better for Jungwon.

~With Y/n ~

Y/n walked into her classroom with a small smile on her face, feeling a sense of accomplishment after talking to Jungwon. Kyujin and Eunchae immediately noticed the change in her demeanor and asked her how it went.

"He opened up a bit," Y/n said, her voice filled with excitement. "He was crying and hiding his face, but I stayed with him and talked to him for a while. He even thanked me before he went back to class."

Kyujin and Eunchae's faces lit up with hope, but they were still worried about Jungwon's well-being. "Do you think he'll be okay?" Eunchae asked.

"I'm not sure," Y/n admitted. "But I think we should give him some space for now. Maybe he'll come around eventually."

The girls nodded in agreement, understanding that Jungwon needed time to process his emotions. Y/n felt a weight lifted off her shoulders, knowing that she had made progress in helping Jungwon. She knew that it was just the beginning, but she was determined to help him in any way she could.

As Y/n talked with Kyujin and Eunchae, she couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more going on with Jungwon than just anxiety. She had seen the pain in his eyes, the way he tried to hide his face, and the tears he tried to hold back.

"He's not telling us everything," Y/n said, her brow furrowed in concern. "I feel like there's something else going on with him, something deeper."

Kyujin and Eunchae looked at Y/n with worried expressions. "Do you think he's going through something at home?" Kyujin asked.

Y/n shook her head. "I'm not sure. He's really good at keeping things to himself."

Eunchae chimed in. "Maybe we could try to get him to open up more slowly. We can't push him too hard."

Y/n nodded. "You're right. I'll try to talk to him more, maybe get him to trust me."

The girls sat in silence for a moment, each lost in their own thoughts. Y/n couldn't help but worry about Jungwon, and she knew that she wouldn't be able to rest until she found out what was really going on with him.

As the bell rang, signaling the end of the day, Y/n made a resolution to do whatever it takes to help Jungwon. She knew that it wouldn't be easy, but she was determined to be there for him and support him in any way she could.

~ Time skip ~

Y/n looked at Jungwon with a confused expression on her face. She couldn't understand why he refused her offer to walk him home, especially after their conversation earlier that day.

"Is everything okay?" Y/n asked, hoping to get some answers from him.

Jungwon looked away, avoiding eye contact with her. "I'm fine. You don't have to walk me home," he replied in a low voice.

"But we're friends, Jungwon. Friends help each other out," Y/n said with a small smile, trying to reassure him.

"I know, but I'll be fine. You don't have to worry about me," he replied, still avoiding her gaze.

Y/n sighed, feeling frustrated with the situation. She wanted to help Jungwon, but she couldn't force him to accept her help. "Okay, but if you need anything, you know you can always talk to me, right?" she said, hoping to make him feel better.

Jungwon nodded, still not looking at her. "Thanks, Y/n. I appreciate it," he mumbled before walking away.

Y/n watched him as he walked away, feeling a mix of emotions. She wanted to help him, but she didn't know how. She knew that she needed to be patient with him and give him space when he needed it.

As she walked home alone, Y/n couldn't help but think about what else she could do to help Jungwon. She knew that she couldn't give up on him, no matter how difficult it was.