Us | SunRic ✅

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"Sun!" "I'm here." He came around the desk then squatted. "Two things. One, you really trashed this room, two, why are you hiding? We're the only ones here." "There was someone here..." "Are you high?" He checked my eyes thoroughly. "I'm not..."

"Then what else can explain it?" "I swear, someone was." "Maybe you inhaled too much smoke. Let's get you home." He dragged me out of the room until I pulled away. "I'm not crazy. Someone is after me." "You? Why?" "I don't know..."

"Come, let's get the ashes into a bag and frame Jeondo." I helpedhim gather what was left then couldn't help but wonder if I really was losing my mind. "I think I'm being followed to." "Eh?" I nearly dropped the photo in my hands. "I felt eyes on me as I traveled here."

"Why didn't you say something and make me look like a buffoon?" "For a good laugh. Anyway, someone's watching us. I don't think they want us together." "You can't mean my aunt." "I didn't say that. It could be someone else." "That's true."

"Since you're being followed the most, I'll walk you home." "Thank you." "Of course. What are friends for?" We looked at each other then smiled softly. There really was more to Eric than the bad apple label. He truly was a soft guy, very misunderstood.

"Do you ever think about how things would be if we never met?" "A bit, yeah." We walked down the block as we had finished our set up. "I wonder, would I be dead?" "That drastic?" "Earlier today." I nodded in understanding. "I think things wouldn't have changed much for me."

"So I could leave your life right now and you wouldn't be affected?" "I mean, obviously I would be...you're important to me and vice versa. Right?" "You saved my life, of course you're important." I rubbed the back of my neck in embarrassment.

"No one else would've done what you did today. They would've let me fall, saying it's best. I would've believed it...I'm glad it was you, Sun..." I held his hand and gave it a squeeze. "Our bond is stronger now because of it." "Yeah." I was soon pushed to the side.

A biker had gone past us as I dusted myself off. "That was close..." "That was deliberate..." "What?" "They were following us for a while." "I couldn't tell..." He pulled me closer to him then wrapped an arm around my waist. "Let's hurry up and get you home. Tell your aunt too."

"Anyone but her." "She's your best bet right now." I sighed heavily then complied. I don't know who or what is after me, but I certainly didn't want to die anytime soon. "Make sure you take care on your own way home." "Of course." I boarded the bus as I waved goodbye.

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I emptied the contents of my stomach into the toilet bowl once again. That shitface of a father had fed me spoiled food disguised with a lot of seasoning and medication. My body shook as I heaved. I was going to get him for this.

I left the bathroom only to find myself going back in. I sighed internally as it looked like I'd be home from school for a few days. "Are you still in there?" "Of fucking course I am! I wouldn't be in here if you actually gave a shit about me!"

My heart beat wildly as I puked once more into the bowl. I hated him so much. I felt the energy leave my body as my stomach had relaxed for a while. My body shook violently as I weakly left the bathroom. I lied down on my back, only to stand up and walk around.

The doorbell was rung and I practically crawled myself over to the door. "H-Oh..." "Hey, Eric..." "How-" I covered my mouth then waited for it to subside. "My aunt kept me home today for sneaking out last night. I snuck out again anyway." "So, how did you find this place"

"Her records. I did a little research before destroying things." I kept myself steady by leaning against the wall. "You don't look good. Are you hungry?" "Nuh uh." I started to feel nauseous again. "Sunwoo, if you don't mind..." I dashed off towards the bathroom.

It turned out to be a false alarm. I opened the door then saw Sunwoo waiting by the door. "Stomach virus...?" "Something like that..." "Where are your parents?" "Dead I hope." I then realized he didn't know anything about them. "I'm only joking." "You didn't sound like it."

I kept him outside my room as I straightened up a bit. "Come in." "Wow, it's nothing like I thought it'd be." "What were you imagining?" "Bad kid stuff. Numerous skateboards, spiky things, dark sheets, skulls..." I couldn't help but laugh then regretted it.

"Why don't you lie down and try to sleep?" "I did but-" He lied me down then started rubbing tiny circles on my forehead. "What a-" "Shh..." I closed my eyes then focused on what Sunwoo was doing. I had fallen asleep without even realizing it then.

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I cleaned up his room a bit as he slept quietly. Everywhere but his room smelled awful. Things were littered about and numerous things lined the stairs, just waiting to claim someone's life. I didn't understand how they could live like this.

I took it upon myself to clean up in Eric's stead. It took a lot of willpower and determination to touch anything in the house. I had worked tirelessly in getting most of the place to look decent. I looked around and thought it looked worthy of praise.

"What did you do?" I saw Eric wobbling towards me with an upset look. "I just cleaned a bit-" "He's going to kill me you-" He sighed then looked down. "Leave." "After you said that? No way!" "I'm not supposed to have guests over anyway!" He then started pushing me.

The front door opened and I was now being dragged back into his room. "Eric!" His booming voice was impossible to not hear. "Don't move." "Eric-" I grabbed his hand. "Why does he sound angry?" "Eric!" He kept trying to pull his hand away. "I'm not allowed to do shit around here."

"That's-" The bedroom door swung open and a rather tall man stepped inside. I found myself being shielded by Eric. "Who's this?" "No one." "No one?" I stepped from behind him then introduced myself. "I apologize for entering without permission, but I wanted to check on Eric."

"Hm..." He looked me up and down before letting out a satisfied grunt. "Hang around a bit." He then left the room. "Hey, he likes me." "You need to go, now." "What?" "I can't let you go through it too." I was beyond confused. I found myself at the front door in no time.

"Please, go." "What do you mean go through?" "Sunwoo, just listen and leave!" He was crying. "Eric..." I must have conjured up bad memories for him. "I'll go. I'll stop by tomorrow." I gave him a brief hug before leaving. I had escaped a truly traumatic experience thanks to Eric.