Be My Mini Heart Shaker // Park Sunghoon

CH. 1

A black car signal and then parked on the side of the road. A butler stepped out and opened the door to the passenger seats.

Stepping out from the car was a young man dressed in a black school uniform. His name is Park Sunghoon. Standing right at 5 foot 10, his body proportions are tremendous. His pale skin and slightly pink cheeks from the cold breeze make him stand out like a cherry blossom in the middle of winter season.

Mr. Lim, the butler that opened the door, looked over to the building that was peeking out from the trees at a far distance.

MR. LIM: "I remembered you were talking about it last month and here we are, BeLift Academy, where hopes and dreams come true."

He turned to look at Sunghoon.

MR. LIM: "Are you sure about this, Young Master? I can still book you a hotel room."

Sunghoon gave him a sharp look.

SUNGHOON: "The reason why I chose this path was to be able to experience a normal youth. And how many times do I have to tell you to not call me Young Master out in public?"

He told Mr. Lim firmly. Mr. Lim bowed quickly.

MR. LIM: "I apologized, Mr. Park. I've been calling you Young Master ever since you were born. I guess it became part of my nature. I will do better next time."

Sunghoon looked away, suddenly feeling a bit uneasy.

SUNGHOON: "How... how do I look? Normal enough?"

Mr. Lim's eyes scanned his young master from head to toe. Sunghoon was standing with his back straight like a pole like how he always has been trained ever since he knows how to stand.

MR. LIM: "Mr. Park, you are perfect. Perfect to the perfecto that is too much for a normal kid. If you want to be normal, you need to relax."

Sunghoon took a couple of deep breaths as he tried to relax his body. He tried and tried, but then it doesn't seem to be working. He looked blankly at Mr. Lim.

SUNGHOON: "How do I relax?"

MR. LIM: "Um... slouch a bit. Like this."

He slouched and Sunghoon followed.

MR. LIM: "Also, tuck in your chin."

Sunghoon did as told. He looked at Mr. Lim in a very awkward position.

SUNGHOON: "Are you sure about this?"

MR. LIM: "Trust me, Mr. Park. Your head needs to hang low so other kids will feel imitated."

SUNGHOON: "Mr. Lim, I want to blend in, not to stand out."

MR. LIM: "Young master—Er-Mr. Park, ever since you open your eyes, you have been living in a well-protected place all your life. You have to understand; the outside world is not like what you see in movies. There are many toxic people out there and those types of people are the type you need to avoid."

Sunghoon nodded in understanding.

MR. LIM: "Your luggage has already been sent to your dorm, so you don't need to worry about it. I wish you the best, Mr. Park. Remember, if you need anything, I am just one call away."

SUNGHOON: "Thank you, Mr. Lim."

He hesitated and then continued.

SUNGHOON: "Please tell my mother to not worry about me."

MR. LIM: "Mrs. Park will always worry about you, Young Master. But what can she do? She cannot stop you from going to where your heart desires. But I will pass down your words."