LEE TAEMIN
Mum and I were packing up dad's things and the atmosphere was really heavy and awkward. I really wanted to say something but I didn't know what to say. The only thing on my mind was just how bizarre my dad's case was. They said he had been killed by a debtor but something just seemed wrong. For the past one month, dad had been really weird. He kept talking about moving away to somewhere really far and how he could do at any moment. He was really sneaky and he seemed paranoid. He was always staring out the window and installing home alarms and different security systems.
When mum lifted a box, a bunch of dad's journals fell out. I picked them up and shoved them under my sweater.
KYUNG EUNSOO
I lay un bed wide awake,tossing,turning and unable to sleep.
" Did dad really do that? He would never do that. What did he borrow money for? ".
Different thoughts flashed in my head as I pulled the sheets over my head lazily.
" please let this all be a dream "
........
I hesitated before turning the knob and stepping into the classroom.
" No shame "
" Do you smell blood?"
I plugged in my earphones and rested my head on the table.....It was lunch break already,so I got up and headed out
"Ya...where are you running off to?"
" Are you off to kill someone?"
" His father must've given him some tips before he got arrested "
YoonHo, DeokHwa and MinHo said while blocking my way. I balled my hand into a fist and shoved YoonHo with my shoulder, so hard he fell to the ground.
LEE TAEMIN
I didn't have to go to school right now but I just couldn't breathe at home,so.....here I was. I couldn't focus on anything besides my dad's case.
" If I could just get in contact with one of the family members of the suspect, I might find some clue".
KYUNG EUNSOO
I knew I was in some big trouble with the way YoonHo and the guys kept glaring at me. As soon as the bell rang,I grabbed my things and rushed out.
I kept looking back as I walked up the alley. I turned up a corner and there he was.....YoonHo. I turned around to exit the alley, but MinHo and DeokHwa had me closed in. I tossed my bag to the ground and braced myself for what was coming.
" You fucking bastards. Come at me " .
" You've always been one to talk Eunsoo "
I lunged towards YoonHo and threw a punch at him as I straddled him.
I landed another punch,before a heavy blow to the back of my head sent me rolling. Two kicks to the side of my stomach and a blow to my face, had me writhing and twisting in pain.
" You're all a bunch of weak cowards ". I said
" Shut the fuck up!!"
YoonHo yelled and grabbed me by the collar. He landed three punches to my face and got up. MinHo and DeokHwa pulled me up and held each of my hands apart while forcing me down on my knees. I could feel the blood trickle down from my nose as YoonHo approached me.
" What are you guys doing over there? I'm calling the cops now ".
" Ya....let's go".
I watched YoonHo and the guys scurry off as I laid limply.
" Hey.....are you okay? "
The voices sounded familiar so I rolled over and looked up. It was the same boy from last night.
" Let me help you up"
" Fuck off"
I shoved the hand that held my shoulder away. I crawled over to my bag,picked it up and pulled myself up with the wall. I staggered a little, but I caught myself before I fell.
" Stop being stubborn. You can't even stand properly ".
He walked over to me and tried to take my bag off me.
" I said piss off weirdo"
I yelled and pushed him to the ground. As I turned around to leave, I heard a little wince but ignored it.
There was no way I could go home right now,so I headed for the park. I was there for a while and was slowly starting to feel better. I picked up my bag to leave, but I heard that voice...Again.
" Hey"
I paused in my seat and just stared up at him.
" Are you stalking me?"
" Of course not. It's fate"
" Fate my ass"
He laughed as he sat next to me and dropped his shopping bag in his lap. There was a band aid on his palm.
" I didn't invite you to sit".
" I know and I don't care". He said with a smirk.
" Ahem....what happened to your hand? "
" Well...I helped a really ungrateful person today and this was how he repaid me".
" Sorry ". I said while looking down
" What? I didn't get that "
" Then forget it"
" I heard it". He said and giggled.
I watched him giggle and couldn't help but notice his eyes. He had big bright eyes....they were pretty.
" Seriously though...this much coincidences feel weird ".
" I know right....like some kind of TV drama". He said
" More like a horror show"
" I'll be honest....I kinda followed you "
" What? I knew it... you're a weirdo "
" Relax...I just couldn't let you go on your own when you looked that bad".
" So you stalked me? You know that's illegal right?".
" Oh please.....It's not like I'm a bad guy "
" I don't know that "
He leaned forward and began cleaning the dried blood on my face. It made me feel really uncomfortable.
" I can do it myself "
" You don't always have to complain "
He applied the ointment and covered up the injuries with band aids.
" Just one thing left "
He said and leaned towards my face, suddenly the memory of the first time he applied a band aid for me flashed in my head.
" Don't you dare ". I said and placed my hand over his mouth.
He laughed and pulled away. He started placing the things back into the bag before getting up from the chair. He started walking away then all of a sudden,he stopped in his tracks and turned around to look at me.
" Oh.....I'm Taemin by the way ".
He said and left.