•Please Hold On• Markson

Event 7

I usually write out chapters over the course of the week and I write ideas down. But for this chapter I didn't know what the fuck to write so i was like how about some drama sprinkle some cliché and a dash of Youngjae.

Mark's POV.
Location: Library.

I'm conflicted. I've been having abnormal thoughts about Jackson. I hate him with a passion but for some reason whenever I look at him I can't help but think maybe he's a good person. But those emotions leave once he opens his mouth.

I glance back at him again, I notice his gaze focused on the girl in across of him. He's biting his bottom lip as if he wants it to bleed. Typical.

I divert my attention towards the person next to me. Hanbin. (Guess who's back.)

"Hey. Do you think you could help me with the notes. I kinda missed how the irrigation system worked." Hanbin said his cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

I gave him a warm smile. "Yeah, sure. First off what is it called?"

"An irrigation system." Hanbin replied.

"So I have some bad news for you." I said solemnly.

"What?"

"In order to pass you're going to have to know that, Mrs. Yee won't accept you calling it "An Irrigation system" They're referred to as Aqueducts. Heartbreaking I know, but I'll help you." I sighed jokingly.

"Wow, so generous." Hanbin smiled. He does that a lot.

"I know. The things I do for this world." I said chuckling along with Hanbin.

I scooted my chair closer trying to be as quiet as possible. We were in close proximity our shoulders touching. I began to explain the notes to Hanbin making eye contact often to make sure he understood.

"Do you understand now?" I asked.

"Yeah, thank you a lot. But I kind of already knew all of it." Hanbin confessed.

"Really? Then why'd you ask?" I  said blushing my hands resting on my lap.

"I wanted a reason to talk to you. (It's cliché. I know!) Do you think you'd want to hang out this Wednesday?" Asked Hanbin.

"I c-can't." I sighed.

"Why?"

"There's a biology test next week and I have to study." I felt embarrassed I'm skipping a chance to hang out with a perfectly good person to study.

"Actually screw stud- I mean I'd love to hang out with you." I  smiled.

The air around them became awkward. I knew my cheeks were growing red. Rubbing my palms back on my thighs trying to decrease the flutters in my stomach.

"What do you prefer Sparta or Athens?" What kind of question was that?! Jisoos help me.

"I guess Athens. It had more democracy and creativity." Hanbin replied thoughtfully.

"Oh... I guess we can't hang out." I teased.

"Why?!" He had his hand over his heart.

"We just can't. We're star crossed lovers! I prefer Sparta and you with Athens. It's okay Hanbin at least we had this, but I'm afraid it's time to part." I looked him in the eyes portraying a broken hearted look.

"My beloved please. Why I beg you! Why is thy leaving?" He played along.

We broke out in laughter.

"Oh god that was weird!" Hanbin said in between laughs.

"Ssshhhh! One more outburst and its detention after school! This is a library for God's sake!" Hushed the librarian.

"This is all your fault." Hanbin whispered grinning. We're face to face smiling like idiots.

"You could never hate me." I whispered back my hand on Hanbin's thigh and his hand over top mine.

When we finally stopped laughing the bell rang and it was time to go. Walking out of the library I notice Jackson, his expression blank. I almost forgot he was in my study hall.

"What class do you have next?" Hanbin asked.

"AP calculus, you?"

"Orchestra. I'll walk you to your locker."

"Yeah... sure." I said blushing.

We continued walking, peaceful silence surrounding us, despite the sound of the rushing foot steps of others.

"You take Orchestra huh. What instrument do you play?" I asked. Of course I knew, I accidentally spied on him once freshmen year when I still sang. Then continued accidentally spying on him for the rest of the year.

"The piano but I actually compose for the Orchestra, Band and Choir." Hanbin spoke casually.

"Wow! I feel like I need to work harder now." I laughed.

"No need. You're just right." He winked.

I feel like my insides are melting. My heart is palpating this isn't normal.

"Uhm... yeah. Well this is my stop, I mean locker! Bye!" I said flustered.

"Okay see you later." Hanbin smiled walking away.

I rest my head against the lockers. I feel like I just experienced heaven. Is this what it feels like to be high because if it is I don't mind it. Gathering my thoughts I look up to realize that this isn't my locker.

"No! I'm going to be late!" 'Still worth it' whispers a voice in my head.

"Um... can you please move... I kinda need to get my stuff." A voice said behind me.

"Oh uhm sorry, yeah." I apologized getting out of the way. I face the person, it's Youngjae! We used to be those type of  friends that were overly attached when we were freshmen but then we just kind of drifted apart. We still message each other but we just don't hang out as much.

"Hi Mark!" He said cheerful as always.

"Hey, it's been a long time!"

"It's been 1 week Mark." He replied smiling.

"Yah! That's too long." I chuckled punching him lightly.

"How about we go out for coffee on Saturday." He offered.

"Yeah sure! Well I have to go I'm going to be late. See you!" I replied. Whenever I'm around Youngjae I'm always more cheerful he just has that effect on people.

Today couldn't get any better! I'm so high up on happiness. Nobody can deflate me! I feel like one of those wiggly ballon men. I feel so much happier. I might actually be able to tutor Jackson today without getting irritated!

So... I'm not sure about this whole Hanbin x Mark thing. I made it as cliché as possible because I had literally have no motivation to write currently. I'm in a mini writers block. But yeah...

Hope you enjoyed it!