Walked Through Hell [HARUKYU]

08. Past (2) 🧭

What did you do with all that love you couldn't give
And do you need someone to help you tell you what to do with it

Anson Saebra, Walked Through Hell

Noa's POV

He held Junkyu by his shoulder. Is he close with Junkyu? We looked at each other as if we are dwelling on something.

I kept looking at Junkyu since he walked with that man; he looks young, tall, stern look, and he have this an intimidating stare. I cannot believe how stupid I used to when I let go of Junkyu that day without any resistance. Well, I didn't have any power back then because my father was in control.

"Woah... You guys, you bought a lot." Said Jihoon as he got up and took the plastic from the man's hand. It seems that Jihoon wanted to brush aside the awkwardness between all of us. Hyunsuk also helped Jihoon to share the snacks and drinks that they bought from the store.

"Ahh... This is Junkyu's favorite." I said as Hyunsuk gave me a can of Coffee. Of course I still remember what Junkyu like and don't like. I move to his side and gave him the can. He looked a little awkward towards me. Maybe because we haven't seen each other in a long time.

I switch the can with the bottle that he had in his hand. He didn't refuse.

"How are you?" I asked him so he could feel a little ease towards me.

"I-I'm good." He stuttered as he clicked open his coffee can. I smiled at how flustered he was.

"You don't wanna ask how I have been?" I tried to make an eye contact but he just won't look at me.

"How are you?" he asked as he drinks the coffee.

"I miss you." I answered it right away. I guess he got a little shock that makes him spout his coffee right on my face.

"Noa, I'm sorry." He directly tried to clean the stain on my shirt and suit. He haven't changed at all. Still my old Junkyu.

FLASHBACK ON

"I'm sorry, Noa" he cleaned my uniform that he just spout on with fried rice at the canteen.

Jihoon made him laughed and I was in front of Junkyu who is just the victim. But we laughed anyway, Junkyu, Hyunsuk and Jihoon. We always eat together and I'm really glad that we are friends.

It has been 6 months since I move to Korea now. I got closer to them, especially Junkyu. I often visit him in the orphanage, where he lives. He said he would move to his late mother's apartment when he is in college. We are close enough to the state that he told me the history of his family. I'm really proud of him for being strong after what happen back then.

On one afternoon, we rode a bike near Han River.

"Noa, look at me! Hahaha" he was riding his bicycle with no hands. I swear that Junkyu has the most beautiful laugh I have ever heard.

"Yyaakk.. You'll fall Junkyuyaa. Wait for me." I was riding with my bicycle a few meters from him.

"Ouchhh..." he fell from the bike.

I rode my bike faster and throw it near where he falls as I approached him.

"Are you, ok?" I asked.

"Hehe.. It's ok, Noa. It's fine." He brushed his scrapped knees. It's obvious that it was quite severe since there is blood running down to his calf.

"Let's sit there first." I took his hand on my shoulder and guide him to the nearest bench.

"Wait here." I said.

"Where are you going?" he asked. I pedaled my bike to the nearest pharmacy and buy some medicine, gauze, cotton and some bandage as well.