Kang Yeosang

I woke up of a sound of the door knocking. I groaned and rubbed my eyes at the discomfort. I rose from my bed, still exhausted from yesterday. The knocks on the door got a little more aggressive. I checked the time on my phone: 10:48 a.m.

I walked to the door and opened it, revealing Seonghwa in casual clothes. "Hey, you feeling better?"

I just nodded, feeling embarrassed to talk because I haven't brush my teeth yet. I opened the door wider for him to come in. 

"Have you taken your pills?" He asked as he looked around the room.

I grabbed a towel while replying, "Not yet, I just woke up."

"Heavy sleeper, aren't you?" He chuckled and I just playfully rolled my eyes. "Anyway, I bought you clothes." He added while handing me the bag that I presumed the clothes are in there.

"Thanks, Hwa." I opened the zipper and took out the clothes. I cocked an eyebrow, slightly examining the unfamiliar clothes that were given to me. "These aren't mine."

Seonghwa placed his hands inside his pockets, "Those are my clothes. I didn't want to go into your room since I still respect your privacy."

I beamed a smile and I averted my gaze away him, "That's...thoughtful of you. Thank you." I told him before closing the bathroom door.

I looked at the mirror that was stick to the wall. My cheeks were a tint of pink yet my eyes look glossy. I stretched for a little bit before removing my shirt. My eyes went down to the black doodle that was still lingered on my hip. I sighed once again. I haven't told Seonghwa about this for many events recently happened. 

I decided that I will tell Seonghwa later.

After having a cold shower and changing into clean clothes, which were a little bit oversized since Seonghwa is way taller and buffer than me, I ruffled my hair with my towel to dry it up then proceeded to leave the bathroom.

Seonghwa stood up and looked at me from head to toe, seeing the obvious gulp going down to his throat.

"You ready to go?" His voice cracked as his eyes went back up to mine.

"Yeah," I replied before asking, "By the way, there's this tatt--"

"Oh yeah, sorry to cut you off but my friends are still at the house, so we better get going. They're waiting for me." Seonghwa said and went out of the room first.

I pursed my lips together, instantly shutting my mouth. 

"Sure." I said to myself with a sigh and follow him down the stairs, not forgetting to take the clothes and the pills with me.

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"Are we going to our house?" I asked while buckling my seatbelt as he started the engine of the car.

Seonghwa shook his head, "No, we're going to your parents' place."

"Why?"

"Like I told you, my friends are still at the house. You know we can't let them see you."

I muttered under my breath after realizing, "Right."

A moment of silence came over us after Seonghwa drove off the lot. 

I totally understand that Seonghwa doesn't want to surprise his friends, let alone let them know that I am living with him in the same roof. Although, I can't help but be worried on what will my parents react.

"Are you okay? Is your head still spinning?" Seonghwa interrupted my tho.ughts

I answered with a shrug. "Not that much."

"That's good. Just take your pills. Can you manage?"

"I guess?"

Seonghwa snorted in almost a mocking manner, "You guess? Do you want me to take care of you?"

My eyes widen and I felt a sensation of heat spreading on my cheeks as I was taken aback on what he said, "N-No! I-I-I can manage." 

 "Sure you can. Just stay in bed and rest. I'll be the one to explain to your parents."

I looked at him with worry, "You're not going to tell them that I got sexually assaulted, are you?" 

"Of course not. Don't worry about that. I'll handle it." Seonghwa assured, "Also don't worry about Jaewon. I told him not to touch you or even go near you."

I looked down and played with my fingers, "You really didn't have to."

"I had to, Yeosang. What he did was below the belt so I had to teach him a lesson."

"Don't tell me..." I trailed off as I faced my body towards Seonghwa, "...you punched him or something?"

"Tch. He deserved it."

My jaw dropped to the ground, "Are you serious? Seonghwa, violence isn't going to solve this."

"He still deserved it." He said while his eyes are still on the road.

"Still, you could've asked him nicely."

Seonghwa gave me and eye roll, "I did. I told him to leave the house that night yet he didn't listen to me but disrespected me, so I gave him a taste of his own medicine." 

I let out a sigh. I can't protest anymore because it already happened. Although, even though it's wrong for Seonghwa to punch the guy who sexually assaulted me last night, I can't help but be thankful that he defended me. At this point, my feelings started to grow more stronger than I thought.

After minutes of driving, we finally arrived at my parents' house. I took my seatbelt off and went out of the car. Seonghwa did the same and we both walked to the doorstep while his hand was hanging around my shoulders.

I pressed the doorbell and was greeted with a radiant smile from my mother, "Sangie honey!" She exclaimed and tackled me into a hug. "I missed you."

I wrapped my hands around her, "I missed you, Mom. Where's Dad?"

"He's at work, sweetie. He'll be home soon." She pulled out and went straight to hug Seonghwa, "Hello Seonghwa, did you take care of my son?"

"Of course, Mother." He replied with a sheepish smile.

I snorted and Seonghwa darted me a look which go unnoticed by my mom. "Anyway, come in." 

She motioned us to go inside the house but Seonghwa stopped her. "It's alright, I'll only be dropping Yeosang here. Can I speak to you alone, Mother?" Seonghwa pleaded and eyed me to give him and my mom some privacy.

I nodded and went upstairs to my bedroom. 

I looked around the familiar room. It look so clean yet so empty. It's been more than a week and I'm already missing this place, and of course my family...especially Lia.

I placed the bag on the floor and laid down on my bed. My eyes lingered on the white ceiling, trying to comprehend everything that had happened recently;

First was Jongho's problem, I wonder how he's doing right now. Has he told Seonghwa anything yet? I doubt it. I am not sure if I could any wait longer. The issue about Lia's death has died already and it seemed like nobody's talking about it lately. Moreover, I don't think Seonghwa hasn't fully moved on from my sister's death but I can say he's getting there. But if I were in Jongho's shoes, I would be scared to tell Seonghwa everything, especially on how he raged at that guy who assaulted me last night. I am afraid he would do the same to Jongho.

Speaking of that guy last night, I remembered it was Jaewon who harassed me. It was a terrifying experience. I wish the concussion that he gave me made me forget that those happened. I still remembered it clearly, on how he touched me and I felt so weak and helpless under him. I absolutely hated it.

But San was there and I was thankful for him. I should remind to myself to thank him the next I go to school. If he wasn't there at the incident, who knows what could happen to me.

Lastly, the weird tattoo on my hip. I keep forgetting to ask Seonghwa about it. I almost did but it was a bad timing as everything was in the way. Hopefully I could tell him soon, I am dying to know what that could be.

My eyes shut for a while and I didn't noticed that I drifted off to sleep.

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"And then Vernon came and grabbed Seungkwan like he was some precious gem. Yeonjun was there at the counter talking to his freshman boyfriend, I think it was Soojin? Soohin? I couldn't remember."

"You mean Soobin?" I cleared it with a chortle and my best friend snapped his finger.

"That's right! Anyway, Youngtaek and I just got close -- i mean we are close but somehow closer than ever? yes that one -- and then Binnie shared how he developed some feelings for some freshman, I remember it starts with an F and I can't seem to recall."

"Wow, you seem to be enjoying too much while I was away." I chuckled after finishing my food.

Wooyoung pouted, "Seriously though, I feel bad for leaving you there. I should've gone with you to the bathroom."

I scoffed, "I'm not a baby, Wooyoung. I can handle myself."

He scoffed back, "Last night seemed to prove it." He said sarcastically with an eye roll.

"Not my fault that Jaewon couldn't keep his hands to himself." I bluntly said and the bell rang indicating that it's time for class. "I'm glad San was there to save me from that horny bastard." 

Wooyoung's eyes sparkled when he heard his crush's name, "Oh my goodness! Speaking of San daddy, he fucking saved you from that guy. Isn't it amazing and so charming? I envy you." He punched my shoulder and pouted once again like a little child.

I sneered at his comment and made our way back to class.

I was about to bid my goodbyes to Wooyoung when someone from behind called my name.

"Hey Yeosang?"

I turned around to see who it was, and I was surprised to see his familiar red hair, "Jongho?'

The said male sling his big on his shoulder, "Are you free later?"

I furrowed my eyebrows and nodded, "Yeah, why?"

"Can we meet at Queen Cafe later? It's something important."

I looked at Wooyoung who whispered to my ear, "Talk to you later." and patted my shoulder for a goodbye and proceeded to go inside the classroom.

I set my gaze back to Jongho, "Is this about you telling Seonghwa everything?"

He nodded, "Yes. I want to talk to you about that matter. Is it okay if we meet at five? You know I feel uncomfortable talking about this inside the school."

"Of course, it's totally fine." I simply replied. "I'll see you at Queen Cafe?"

"Yes. I'll see you there." Jongho said before leaving to go to his respective classroom.

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The moment I saw Jongho's figure inside the the cafe, I immediately went to the table he's sitting of course not forgetting to cover myself with my hoodie.

"You are here." Jongho mumbled as he was adjusting himself in his seat.

I gave a small smile before asking, "So...are you finally going to tell Seonghwa?"

He bit his lip, "You see, I heard about the issue few days ago. I'm already preparing myself to tell Seonghwa supposedly today but when I heard that you got harassed by Jaewon..." Jongho trailed off while averting his gaze away from kind.

"And? What's the matter? What's stopping you?"

"Yeosang, don't you know how he reacted? He raged to the point he was about to stab Jaewon's eye with a broken glass! What more if I tell him that I fucked Lia and happened to be the father of her child?! Seonghwa is fucking scary and I think he'll beat me to the fucking dirt if he learns the truth."

I sighed in desperation as I placed my hand over my forehead, "Jongho, I know it is not easy...but you really need to tell him sooner or later. I told you already, you can't keep this to yourself forever."

"I-I just need more time."

"It's been one month already, isn't that enough?" I asked in disbelief.

Jongho furrowed both of his eyebrows, "Maybe if you were in my shoes, you would know how it feels." He said coldly.

"No, Jongho. I don't mean to push you like that. I just want you to tell Seonghwa everything, that's all I'm asking for. I don't think Seonghwa will beat you up or something. You're his friend and plus, that was an accident between you and Lia. I'm sure Seonghwa will understand." I tried to assure him to calm him down, "And I completely understand if you're not going to tell him today. I think the best time to tell him is after the current issue right now."

Jongho looked at me once again and gave a small smile, "You're right. I'm just...paranoid after hearing what Seonghwa did to Jaewon. I just need someone to reassure me, and I couldn't help but ask you. Thank you, once again Yeosang."

I smiled and held his hand, "You're always welcome."

After our conversation, Jongho had to go home because of a family matter. I knew I should too, Seonghwa might be waiting for me at the house.

I stood up from my seat and paid for my coffee and chocolate cake. 

"Thank you, come again!" The bubbly cashier said and I bowed as a sign of respect.

As I turned my back, I spotted something...or should I say someone familiar. A girl, that I can't seem to recall, left the place with her black mask and hood on. 

Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

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