Yeonjun
I laid down on my bed in my dorm as I recall the dream i had before. I don't know why but I just can't get it off my mind.
(Quick note guys, the schools are not actually a MAJOR factor in this story)
I tried to get some sleep as I'm tired of today's events. I'm exhausted but just as I am about to fall asleep, my phone rang and I saw it's my dad.
"Hey son, how you doin there?" He asked as I laugh a bit on how energetic he sound. "I'm fine dad. I'm just tired thats all " I answered as he laugh.
"Your mom fell asleep a while ago so she's not here" dad said as I nod.
"Anything bothering you? You're not typically this quiet" dad added as I recall my dream.
"I had a weird dream that I can't take off my mind" I said and I heard him asking me to tell him.
So I did and after I tell the story about the dream and how similar I look at that woman.
The other line grew silent before I heard my dad telling me that my mom needs something. This is really fishy why can't I just forget the dream ?
Just then my phone rang only to see an unknown number calling me.
"Yes?" I answered as I heard someone clear their throat.
"Yeonjun?" a man asked making me question who on earth is he?
"Yes that's me. May I know who is this please?" I asked politely as Soobin told me one time, if you got a call from an unknown number always be polite no matter if the person means business or just messing with you.
"oh hi, this is Soobin's father. I just want to ask a few bits is that OK?" he asked as I froze.
Crap! My scholarship giver just called me and I don't even know how to react. Like I'm frozen.
"yes sir. .. .of course" I stuttered making me mentally slap myself.
"OK so I read that you also play sports like my son" he begin and I reply with a yes. "Would you mind if I make you join the team? Soobin said something about you being good at basketball"
I almost jump in delight. I always want to join the varsity and Soobin always want me to join but the coach is not having it. He just won't give me a chance because I came from the "place where sports suck". Seriously even Soobin is mad at him. When will he retire anyway?
"Really? I mean yes sir, I can join. I've been meaning to" I said.
"Please just drop the sir. Just call me Mr Choi or something. I'm glad I gave my support to someone more than just brains" he said.
I'm happy finally I'm gonna join the team officially and seriously I love to play basketball it's just, I cannot enter. After a few more talks about my profile, Mr Choi hang up and with that I remember something.
"My dad really like never care about me. He doesn't even know I play basketball and almost all sports. I know he loves basketball when he's my age that's why I play basketball hoping he will like see me. He never ask me if how am I as basketball captain or so. Heck he doesn't even know how many times I got injured. He seems to only know my name. It's making me frustrated. Even if he is here he does not say a word. He is just on his phone all day all night."
I remember those words Soobin told me when I watched him play one time. He was so happy because its not only Kai that supports him throughout. I mean he has tons of supporters but I guess someone close to him is so much more for him.
"My dad, I thought he is cruel Because of what Soobin hyung experience but he's actually the best. He always check on me making sure I'm alright. He also show so much care. The time Dan beat me up, he stay by my side that night tending my wounds"
Beomgyu's words flashed in my memory. The way beomgyu talks about his dad is way different from what Soobin told me making me confused
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The next day, when I came out my dorm, I saw Soobin's car so I went to it only to find Mr Choi is also inside driving.
"Yeonjun hop in" Soobin said as I took the backseat with Beomgyu.
Good thing Kai is finally warming up with his brother. Really I like seeing those two together and if they really get along well, it will be a good sight.
"So Yeonjun, how was your studies so far?" Mr Choi asked making me flinch with the unexpected question.
"I'm fine Mr Choi today's exams are just so nerve wrecking" I answered as he laugh.
"I know right. Well I know you can do it. Just focus and relax. You'll mess up if you're in panic" he said as I nod or more like bow as an answer and thanks.
"Beomgyu remember, relax you can do this" Mr Choi said as Beomgyu enter the high school department.
When we reached our campus, me and Soobin went out of the car.
"Yeonjun-ssi you can do it" Mr Choi said before he drove away.
I look at Soobin and I saw how his eyes follow the car as it exits the gates. Then I remember something. Something that is so off during the whole ride to the school.
Soobin, he didn't say anything. Before, he would always talk.
"Soobin" I tried to get his attention which I succeeded. " you OK?" I asked and he just nod before he left to his building.
When he left, I don't know I felt something missing. I felt more tense. I felt incomplete. He didn't wish me luck. He always like do that when I have a quiz, a lab work or a hard paperwork.
"Fighting!" He always say that to me before he leave and now he didn't.
I wonder what is wrong with him.
But I think this has something to do with his dad. His dad talk to me and Beomgyu but didnt even spare a glance at him even if he is on the seat beside him.
Soobin
I want to cry.
I want to leave and just release my thoughts.
I want to scream
I want to just disappear
I now consider dying. He treats me dead anyway.
I craved for love, for attention, for care from him. I thought he finally will give me those, he suddenly did not see me again.
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I took my four exams for the day pretty easy or its just I don't want to do this anymore. Maybe if I fail he will talk to me like a father would do to his son.
I really felt off. The whole day, I stayed in the classroom where my exams are held. I didn't even join Yeonjun for lunch nor answer his calls and texts. After exams I am now here at the rooftop really wanting to jump.
"Soobin" I heard someone call me as I automatically smile recognizing that voice. When he came here I really felt cared. He even make me forget that my dad doesn't love me.
But I also frown when I remember how my dad interacted with him. My dad even wished him luck. When he enter the car I suddenly disappeared from my dad's sight.
I turn to look at him with a frown but I immediately got worried when I saw something off of him. He is wearing a sweater. it is a hot afternoon. He does not fancy sweater on a sunny afternoon.
"You didn't join me for lunch and I can't call you. Did you have lunch? And did your exam go well?" he asked as he step near me. I also notice the plastic bag he's holding, Probably containing food.
"What's with the sweater?" I asked and he flinch.
"Oh it's cold in the classroom" he said as he sat in front of me placing the bag near me. "I brought you food if you haven't eaten yet" he said as I notice how he is holding himself back of saying something.
"What is it?" I asked and he looked at me with hesitation.
"Are you OK?" he asked as I just nod.
"This morning you- - "
"Don't wanna talk about it please. I don't wanna remember it or I'm seriously gonna jump" I joked and his eyes widen making me laugh as I start to eat. "Now answer me. What's with the sweater? You're hiding something?" I raised my eyebrows and he shook his head.
"Nothing.I'm hiding nothing" he said as I sigh and grab his wrist and he yelp.
"Yeonjun" I said as he attempted to stand up.
"You didn't join me for lunch" he said as I raise his sleeve.
What I saw make me regret of not joining him for lunch.
"Who cut your wrist?" I asked and he gulp as if remembering something.
"Spill" I said looking at him with my threatening look.
"Yong min. He got angry because the proctor caught him cheating. He blamed me because he think I reported him. He approached me at lunch and when he doesn't see you around he drag me to the lab room. No one notice as everyone is busy with their modules. He and his friends cut my wrist and he said to never tell you or else it will be worse." he said as my blood boil.
Yong min, a kid who is just here because he can afford. He uses money to get what he want. Unfortunately for him after this day, he will no longer study here. I have been witness to his bullying acts but he always get away with it, don't know how. This time I swear . . .
"I'm sorry. I will not leave you alone again. Its just I've been upset the whole time. I didnt even cheer you up. And I also didn't get any booster for the exam" I said and he laugh.
I dont know but every time he shows how he cares for me, I forgot how I am upset of my father.
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OK I ran out of scenes for this chapter and it just pops out of my mind. I'm exaggerating on the bully but hey, Halsten is. a huge school so huge bullies are expected.