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"I don't understand how you can get enroll into this school." A male student in tracksuit asked irritatedly.
The other student scoffed, "Probably because his father's money."
Bong Jaehyun never ever regretted his decision this desperately. It's started when he learned basketball with his neighbour when they were kids. After that, he fell in love with this sport. Then, he determined to study in sport high school. He wants to be a great basketball athlete.
The two guys from Judo club. So, their bodies are wider and bulkier than Jaehyun. His slander body can't take anymore bullying from such strong person. Encouraging himself, Jaehyun try to sound out, "I get in because of my skill."
The duo laughed heartedly, "You got skill? It's been a year and you're not even play any tournament."
Jaehyun mumbled to himself, "Neither you."
Unfortunately, Gyujin heard it. "B*stard!" A punch land on Jaehyun's porcelain cheek. Jaehyun spat the blood from his mouth out. He felt like his face was disoriented. What do you expect from a judo athlete.
"Yah!" Someone shouted from behind. Gyujin and Woosung turned their head only to see their school weightlifting star, Lee Jangjun. Knowing they'll be knocked out with a single blow from Jangjun's fist, they quickly ran away from the scene.
"I'll bring you to infirmary." Jangjun said to Jaehyun that already flopped on the ground.
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Jangjun never regretted saving someone until today. He always believe in kindness and justice. Probably because his father is a cop. However, Jaehyun makes it harder for him. After that day, Jaehyun keeps following and stalking him around. He didn't understand why would he did that.
"What do you want?" Jangjun ask exasperatedly.
Jaehyun smile like an idiot, "You're my saviour, my superhero."
Jangjun facepalm, "Then? You already repay me enough."
Jangjun knows Jaehyun's family is wealthy. Last time he gave him a watch worth USD 300! Since it's too burdensome to accept it, Jangjun only asked Jaehyun to treat him to lunch. He thought after that Jaehyun would be left him alone.
"I need you, sunbae."
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"Jangjun! There's a girl want to meet you." A classmate of him informed.
Lazily, Jangjun got up from his seat and headed outside of his classroom. There's a cute girl with ribbon hairband asked him to follow her to behind school building.
"I—, I don't know how to say this...." she was stuttering. Jangjun heaved a sigh. He knows the girl wanted to confess to him. He doesn't want any relationship since he will be busy with national selection tournament next month. However, he really can't blatantly reject her like that. He's not mean.
"Sunbaenim, I like—"
"Sunbae!" Someone shouted, makes the girl voice unheard.
Jangjun looks to his left, "Jaehyun?". Jaehyun was running towards them. Then, he slung his arms around Jangjun's.
"I was searching for you!" The way his tone so sweet, makes the atmosphere feels weird for some weird reasons.
"What do you need?"
Instead of answering him, Jaehyun turns his head towards the girl in front of them. His eyes sharp eyeing the lollita girl up and down. She's probably from cheerleading squad. The girl shivering under his cold gazes. Then, Jaehyun smile sweetly to her, "Sorry, did I disturb you two?"
The female student quickly shook her head, "No—. It's nothing. I'm going back inside first." Then, she stormed off.
"Jaehyun?" Jangjun asked for his attention.
"Yes?" Jaehyun keep smiling sweetly.
Jangjun squinted his eyes, "How long are you going to hold me like this?" He pointed at Jaehyun's hands on his muscle arm.
Jaehyun jerked away, "Sorry."
"Why are you wanted to see me anyway?"
Jaehyun's eyes trailed on the girl's back retreating inside the building, "Nothing, it's settled."
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The school ended. Unlike usually, Jaehyun didn't go to Jangjun's class because he has business to settle. He's going to meet the lollita girl, Haera.
Haera was surprised when she saw Jaehyun was waiting for her at the locker room. She wanted nothing but not associating with Jaehyun. He was intimidating this afternoon. She doesn't know why but her instinct said to stay away from this guy.
"Bae Haera?"
"Yes?" She gulped.
He smirked, "I suggest you stay away from Jangjun or I'll report to the school about your brother's work."
That's all she needs to understand that Jangjun is off limits or her brother, Bae Seungmin's future as lightweight boxer is done for.
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"This is weird." Jangjun said out of blue.
Jaehyun keep munching his snack, "What?"
"The girls."
Jaehyun almost chocked, "What about them?"
"They're avoiding me like a plague." Jangjun's eyes were eyeing his fangirls that really obedient lately. They stay outside the gymnasium instead of making noises inside.
"Ah, they probably don't want to distract you." Jaehyun brushed off the topic.
"But, I'm actually feel more spirited when they shout my name." Jangjun face looks solemn.
Jaehyun feels irritated, "What? Am I as your supporter not enough?!"
"It's not like that Jaehyun, I—"
Jaehyun stood up, "I thought you like me to always support you on your tournament. You said that yourself."
"Jaehyun you're different from them. What I means is —"
"Why? Because I'm not a female?"
And that's a biggest mistake Jaehyun ever did. He covered his mouth in shock. He finally realise what he feels towards Jangjun all these times. Then, he ran away, away from Jangjun.
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A day. A week then it turned to a month. Jaehyun been avoiding Jangjun. It's easier when he was busy with the selection. It's lunch time but Jaehyun rather spend the time at rooftop for some fresh air.
"How long are we going to play this mouse and cat?" A voice startled the calm Jaehyun. He turned around just to meet eyes to eyes with Jangjun.
"Are you not going to say anything?" Jangjun asked when he got no response.
Jaehyun turn back his body and clasped his hands on the rails, "You not suppose to be here."
Jangjun went to stand next to him, "That's mean. You not owning this place."
"That's not what I means, shouldn't you suppose to practice now?"
Jangjun chuckled, "You owe an apology."
"For what?"
"For treating our friendship like a piece of pebble on the road?"
Jaehyun looks at him sharply, "I never—"
"Then, why are you running away?" Jangjun's voice becomes soft.
Jaehyun takes a deep breath, "Because what I want from you isn't friendship anymore...."