𝑮𝑼𝑨𝑹𝑫𝑰𝑨𝑵 𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑳 || 𝒍𝒆𝒆 𝒔𝒖-𝒉𝒚𝒆𝒐𝒌

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"S-su-Hyeok." Min-Jung lightly spoke as she turned to face him.

Su-Hyeok noticed as he glanced at the hand on her arm. "Mr. Lee. We need to get going. We're going to be late for our studying session. Come on Mimi."

Min-Jung nodded as she pulled back from Byeong-Chan's hold. Moving closer to the teen as she held his hand and immediately left for their classroom. Being in a hurry to get her things and run out.

"What happened back there?" Su-Hyeok asked as he waited by her desk as she packed up.

"I don't want to talk about it.." Min-Jung replied.

"Mimi. You can tell me anything."

"I just don't have an answer. It all happened too fast."

"Let me check your arm."

"I'll let you check back at my place, okay? I just want to get out of here."

Su-Hyeok could tell she was shaken up and didn't want to worsen it. Nodding in agreement as he grabbed her bag for her. "Of course."

Min-Jung was happy that he was understanding of the situation before reaching over and holding his sleeve. Saying nothing more and walking out with him. Being a bit more at ease with him there.

"I thought you were going with the others."

"I wanted to walk you home. Made a small white lie and your brother fell for it again." Su-Hyeok grinned.

"He is definitely falling for your white lies a lot." Min-Jung spoke as she smiled at him. The rest of the walk back to her place being filled by the sound of their footsteps and their small conversations going on.

Upon reaching her home, Min-Jung unlocked the door and walked inside. Seeing the lights off like usual. "No one is home so make yourself comfortable." She smiled.

"Your parents work a lot these days." Su-Hyeok mentioned the realization.

"Well, my dad is still getting used to the transition of working in the military to working as a detective. My mother and her partner are helping him adjust while they can." Min-Jung explained. "I am happy for them though." She added. Leading the way to her room like usual.

Su-Hyeok listened as he followed her. "It must be hard on him."

"On the contrary, he's enjoying it. He loves a good challenge on things."

"I see where you get it from." Su-Hyeok teased.

Min-Jung giggled as she shook her head. "Sung-Hoon can be that way too. I guess it runs in the family." She opened her room door before letting him inside and walking in after him.

Removing her purple hoodie as she unzipped it and placed it over her chair. "You can check my arm now." She spoke. Taking a seat on her bed.

Su-Hyeok nodded as he walked closer to her. Grabbing her wrist as he slightly lifted it to get a better close. "He left a mark behind. It should form a bruise in a few hours." He spoke.

"Is it really bad?" She asked.

"Not yet. Just a bit of redness first. Are you sure nothing happened because of him?"

"I don't know. I think me being tired has caused a hallucination of some sort."

"You are not going down that path. He shouldn't have grabbed you like that."

"I'm fine."

"You're not okay." Su-Hyeok spoke. "What would you do without me?"

"A lot of things." Min-Jung replied like always. Giving him a small smile.

Su-Hyeok returned the smile and glanced at her. "Just be more careful. If he comes near you again then you call for me. I'll be there as soon as I can. Okay?"

"Okay.. but what if you aren't there in time?"

"I can't promise to be there in an instant but you will know I will be there. I am a fast runner."

"Thanks. Just... don't tell my brother. Please." She spoke.

"He's bound to find out sooner or later but.. I will respect your decision." He replied, glancing at the time. "Which reminds me that I need to head out now. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Oh, see you tomorrow. I can walk you out." She spoke as she led the way back downstairs. "Get home safe." She continued as she opened the front door.

"Thanks. Have a good night." Su-Hyeok spoke. Walking outside before turning to her as he admired her for a second. Opening his mouth to say something but the only thing that came out was a small goodbye before he waved and walked away.

Min-Jung waved goodbye to him as she smiled. Heading back inside and closing the door behind her. Heading back upstairs to her room to change for the night.