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Chapter 8 - CHAPTER SEVEN: (Not) A Good Day in School (Read Warning)

**WARNING:

Blood - Violence - Insults

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"Bahahahahahahahaha" were Aera's laughs on the phone. After the embarrassing conversation between Han Beom and his parents ended, he asked them to let him go sleep since tomorrow is a school day but before that he decided to dial Aera and update him on how things are, and that's how they ended up with Aera wheezing begging for air and Han Beom pinching his nose bridge regretting the whole idea of sharing some news with his hyung.

"Thank you hyung... You helped me a lot!" He grumbled, Aera tried to hold back his laughter for real this time, feeling bad for Han he pondered after finally calming down thinking about a way to help his little boy but then he was reminded of something, "when do your classes end tomorrow?"

Han Beom stared at the wall in front of him wondering if he should pass classes tomorrow or should he wait until they end, Aera on the other line waited for his reply giving him the time to think of a reply. It's weird for him to do that since, in his circle, he's known for being a very impatient person and can't handle late replies since they might be filled with lies and sugarcoating for what he wants to hear, but with Han Beom, he's willing to wait forever if that mean he'll get an answer from him.

If anyone from his family sees him like that, they'd assume the young man has been possessed by a devil or something, they'd even think an angel decided to come to him and save him from himself. Aera wouldn't care though, since he's aiming for one thing now, he won't let the world stand on his way to make what he wants come to the light.

Finally, Han found the answer he wants, or we can call it a question "should I pass classes or attend them all?" Aera bit his nail thinking, "attend them all dear Hansel, after they're over I'll come pick you up"

Han's eyes opened wide, if Aera picks him up from school he'll see the older students and he'll find out they're bullies. He had caught up to this side of Aera, the young man is like a hawk, from one glance he can tell who's in front of him, and that's why he approached him and even started to open up to him.

But... "Ok. I'll be waiting for you" Aera hummed and ended the call. Han lied on bed and stared at the old ceiling, he wondered if it was a good idea to let Aera come to his school and if he'll be safe especially if he stood face to face against them in case he noticed something, but all those thoughts got cut by his yawn and need to sleep so he kicked them aside and slept comfortably praying for a good day in school until the end and to not encounter the elders.

The day started as always with the same routine but with one thing special awaiting for him after school so he rushed his steps for today, excited for school to start and end to meet Aera who for sure will look gorgeous as always in whatever he wears. He fixed his hair that still needs to be cut, he put on some sunscreen as Aera told him and cologne Aera had also bought for him as a gift.

"Morning~" he kissed both his parents and rushed out, "you think he really doesn't have a girlfriend dear?"

"I don't know sweetheart, his excitement and bright face say otherwise" he said giggling remembering the old days when was smitten over his wife, he looked at her grinning, she turned to look at him and was faced with that expression "oh you sly man~"

Han Beom ran to school, already hyped for classes to start. Some students caught his excited face and acted natural while others blushed. He was glowing so were his eyes, it was a scene his fellow students had never seen so it was quite the surprise.

The first duration ended peacefully with no problems but his worries are about the break period, the elders would be at the roof waiting for him right now but he didn't want to go because the smell of cigarettes can alert Aera and he wants to avoid any coming problems. But he didn't know what horrible things will happen because of this choice.

He rushed down to the garden and hid between the bushes under a tree, he sat there and pulled out his phone. He sent Aera a message asking him if he's still able to come and pick him up

Hyung♡ : Yes baby~ I'm actually trying to pick something to wear T_T

Hansel~ : Oh! But he's your friend we're visiting so no need to look all so fancy, plus! You'll look amazing no matter what you wear!

Hyung♡ : Aww~ My precious baby brother is flirting~

Hansel~ : I'm not your brother!!

Hyung♡ : Then stop calling me hyung! You're the one misleading me >:(

Hansel~ : Fine fine, sorry!

Han Beom reread the chat and giggled, 'is this really how it feels when you have someone close to you?' he wondered while eating what's left from his sandwich. He stood from his place and went back to his class not feeling the danger creeping from behind.

ding dang dong

Was the bell's sound indicating the end for today's classes, Han Beom sent a message to Aera telling him his classes ended

Hyung♡: Good! I'm waiting for you at the front gate~ I'm all black today hehe~

Han giggled forgetting what his mother told him about the connection between colors and his day from the beginning 'till the mention of a certain color. Please don't mind her, she has her own beliefs.

He walked down the stairs with a beaming smile eating his bright face, that's when the disaster happened.

He hit into something big and rough, he apologized and walked past them with his head lowered not planning to attract attention. But to his bad luck, the one he crushed into wasn't willing to let him go, he walked after Han and after they reached the door, he pushed Han Beom causing him to scratch his leg, hands and face.

"Oops! Sorry~" The voice rang in Han's ears causing him to shiver, he was happy few minutes ago but all that suddenly got replaced by darkness.

His breath hitched from fear, cold sweat was on his palms and forehead. The same arm that pushed him had pulled him from his shirt's collar, Han was forced to stare at those eyes that once promised to make him regret everything in this life if he doesn't show up.

A fist was prepared to hit his face so he closed his eyes waiting for the pain to come, he heard the sound of a punch but he felt nothing on his face, he opened his eyes staring up and saw Aera standing right behind him. His eyes were red and seething from anger "A- Aera hyung?" he called but a groan forced him to turn to the source of the sound, Ho Seok, aka the bully, tried to stand up, his nose bleeding and his lip too.

"Fuck, this fucker" he mumbled glaring at Aera.

"Shut the fuck up, you fucking idiot! Bullying someone younger than you because he accidentally hit you?! My mood got back to zero, goddamnit!" he ended, scratching his head looking at Han's scratches and small injuries, he turned to glare at Ho Seok "I'll deal with you later, fucker"

Aera held Han Beom by his arm and leaned his body on his since he was still in shock. Their bad luck didn't end here, "hah! I should've known the second I saw your face, fag!" Aera flinched, his grip on Han's wrist and waist got tighter making him hiss from pain, "the fuck did you just call me asshole?"