I was sitting at the rooftop of the university.The classes ended early today and I didn't want to return home just yet.I was sitting there peacefully while listening to music with my earphones.I had closed my eyes completely and was immersed in the music completely.
Suddenly someone came and sat by me.I didn't even have to open my eyes to find out who it was.Who else could it be except Jung Hoseok?
He pulled one of my earphones out of my ear and put it in his to listen to the music.
It has officially been three months since I entered the university.I don't know what my relationship with Hoseok is yet.He still follows me around.He said he wants to help me overcome my problems and depression.He said he sees the shadow of his past life on me.He said he would teach me to love myself.But I'm still hesitant to let him in.I don't actually trust anyone completely and I'm not ready for friendship.
But I have to admit that after Hoseok came in my life it isn't as boring as before.I don't feel as sad as before.I don't know if it's his personality or what,I keep thinking about him.At first he was a headache to me,well,he's still a headache but I can tolerate him now.
"Woah,it's interesting!"Hoseok said.
"What is?"I asked not opening my eyes.
"You're listening to piano music?Do you like piano?"Hoseok asked.
I didn't reply to that.It's just a huge history and I'm not telling him that.
After getting no reply Hoseok asked,"What piece is this again?Chopin..?"
I laughed.This is one thing I'm grateful for as well.He makes me laugh sometimes.He makes me feel the things I thought I forgot to feel.I don't know how he does that.
"It's Debussy 'Clair de lune',you idiot."
"Oh..I don't know anything about piano music and I was trying to act like I know and..."
"Flopped?"I completed his sentence.
Hoseok nodded.
I smiled at him.
He didn't say anything before the piece ended.But after the piece ended he looked at me and asked,"Wanna go,get some snacks?I'm hungry."
"Didn't you say you have some music show recording today?"I asked.
"I do but I still have one hour left.So I guess we can go!"
"I will go if it's your treat."
Hoseok sighed dramatically,"Okay,madam.It's my treat.Shall we get going now?"
I nodded and we both got up.
He talked like usual as we walked through our university halls.The students were giving us glances like usual.Hoseok made me famous in the university.Everyone knows me and he told them that I'm his friend.A lot of fan girls tried to attack me but Hoseok stopped them and taught them a lesson very kindly.Only he can teach people lesson kindly.As we walked Hoseok greeted everyone he knew with a big smile.One of his traits that I really respect is despite of being such a huge celebrity,how humble and nice he is.I wish I could talk to people that freely.
When we got out of the university door a huge surprise was waiting for me.My mood immediately turned bad and I stopped.
"And that's how Jungkook ended up buying the store's entire stock of banana milk..."Hoseok was talking but immediately stopped talking and walking when he saw me stop.
He seemed to see my expression change,"Eunji-ah,are you okay?"
"Hoseok-ah,why don't we go to get snacks some other day?I will bail today."I said seriously.
"What happened?"Hoseok asked and followed my gaze to see what got me so anxious.His eyes landed on my step sister standing in front of our university with a frown on her face.
"Who is she?"Hoseok asked.
"None of your business.Just go home,"I said and gathered courage to walk towards my step sister.
I tried to calm myself as I walked towards her.We are outside of the university and there aren't lot of students coming in and out now.No one would see if something bad happens.
I came in stood in front of my step sister,Byokmi.She looked at me with pure disgust and furiously asked,"Where the hell were you?I have been waiting her for like 10 minutes and how dare you not answer our phones?"
"I thought I sent money for this month already,"I said,"Is there any more reason for you to call me?"
She frowned,"How dare you talk to me like that?And give me 500 bucks.There's a dress that I like and I'm 500 bucks short."
"I don't have anymore money left,"I said.
She frowned again,"I don't care how you get the money but you have to give it to me by the next 2 days.Or else you know what I will do right?"
I didn't reply.
She smirked and continued,"Dad wants you to graduate soon and get a high paying job soon.How long will we have to live with the short amount of money you give us?"
"I'm working on it,"I replied.
"Good,"She said and suddenly said,"Give me your wallet."
"What?Why?Didn't you say to give you the money by two days?"
Byokmi smirked,"Give me the money you have in your wallet for now.Quick.Then give me 500 by the next two days."
I looked at her dumbfounded.What the fuck?
"What?You won't give it to me?"She asked,"Fine then don't blame me if I make a scene over here!"
"No,wait!!"I said and I took my bag and was about to get my wallet out.But suddenly someone held my hand and stopped me.I was shocked and looked up to see Hoseok.He had put on his mask and sunglasses to hide his face.Even though I couldn't see his face I could feel something different about him.His bright,cheerful aura was gone.
He was.........angry?
I thought he left.Did he stand and listen to everything this bitch say?
After stopping me from getting my wallet Hoseok looked at Byokmi.What is he going to do?His aura is scaring me.
He suddenly got his wallet out and got some money out.He held them in his hands for a while.Both Byokmi and I looked at him with curiosity.I'm sure as hell me and Byokmi weren't ready for what he did next.He literally threw the money on the floor and said to Byokmi,"There,your money.Don't bother Eunji again.If I see you bothering Eunji again,I will call police on you and make sure no one can save you."
Both Byokmi and I had our eyes widened.Byokmi pulled herself back before I did and asked me,"Who is he?"
Hoseok immediately put his arm around her shoulder,"I'm her hope and her angel."
I looked at him.
I was already shocked about what he did with Byokmi.Did he have to say that in front of Byokmi?
It's so embarrassing.
It almost made me forget the money incident and cringe.
Before Byokmi could say anything Hoseok pulled me away from her.
After walking for a few minutes and making sure we are far away from Byokmi I yanked my arm back harshly and looked at Hoseok who was trying to act innocent.
"Didn't I tell you to go home?Who asked you to interfere in my personal matters?I could've taken care of it myself!"
"How?By giving them what they want?By forcing yourself to work this hard?By hurting yourself and your pride?"Hoseok asked seriously.
"I can take care of myself!"
"Oh no,you can't,"Hoseok said,"Tell me honestly,your father and providing more for your family is why you are studying business,right?Even though you want to do something else?"
"That's not your problem."
"Because of them you think so lowly of yourself,huh?You think you aren't good enough because you can't provide enough for them?That's why you are so self confidence less?They make you feel like that,don't they?"
I frowned,"Hoseok stop."
Hoseok sighed,"Have you ever considered doing things your way?"
I looked at him but didn't say anything.His words are starting to affect me.
"I came this far in my life because I learned to walk my way.I kept walking to wherever my way took me.That's how I ended up at the pinnacle of success."
He surely has a way of saying things dramatically.Pinnacle of success?
He held my shoulders and made me look at him,"Listen here,this is your life.Your happiness is the one that matters.Not anyone else's.Do you get that?"Hoseok said,"You should live your life your way.Wherever and however the way is.That's how I live and that's why I'm happy right now."
I rolled my eyes and pushed his hands off of my shoulder.
"Whatever,"I said and turned around to walk away.
"Damn,we really need to work on your ego,"Hoseok said in a low voice but I still heard it.But I didn't stop walking away.
My ego?
I was pretending that his words didn't affect me but they did.I hate that so much.Why does his words make me want to believe in this kind of bullshit?
I sighed.Should I try going my way for once?
Wherever my way?
I immediately frowned.What am I even thinking?I'm letting his words affect me a lot.
Damn you,Jung Hoseok!
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