Enigmatic Eyes | JENLISA

Chapter 21

"So... you're telling me... that I can get anything I want?!" Haruto asked, again, still not entirely sure he understood. "As in anything, anything?"

Seulgi ruffled his hair, nodding. "Yeah, kiddo! Anything anything. Even multiple anythings! No limits. Lisa said 'whatever he wants, he gets.'"

Haruto processed this a moment, still firmly planted at the entrance of the toy store. "Well... what's my budget?"

Jisoo sighed. "H, there's no limit. Anything means anything. If you want something from somewhere else, we can go there too. We just thought to start here because, well... most normal brats your age like toys."

The message finally seemed to get through to him. "Okay... well, I'll just be a moment then." Jisoo and Seulgi watched as he made his way from shelf to shelf, following close behind but giving the kid enough space to make decisions without feeling pressured or rushed. Finally, minutes later, he decided on something he wanted, pulling the package from the shelf and running back towards them.

"Okay! I'm all set!" Haruto spoke when he was near enough, handing the package over to Seulgi, who shot Jisoo quirked brow. Upon close observation, they realized the package contained a Barbie doll inside.

"Uh, hey, H... not judging or anything... you know I totally support you and love you and I don't care if this is what you're into but, er, is there something you'd like to tell us?" Seulgi asked, hoping to come across as supportive and not judgmental of his choice.

"Huh? Oh! No, that's not for me! It's for Wonyoung!" He explained, giving both girls a full smile. "Those bullies ripped her Barbie's head off a while ago... I've always meant to get her a new one, but never had enough money to until now! Think she'll like it?!"

Jisoo was suddenly speechless, she grabbed the package from Seulgi's hand, looking from the doll to Haruto. "Yeah... I think she'll love it, kid. Is there anything you'd like to get for yourself? Anything at all, Haruto..."

Haruto thought about the proposition but eventually shook his head. "No... I have everything I need already. Wonyoung... her mommy doesn't have a lot of money. She needs toys and things more than I do."

Seulgi and Jisoo both started to pinch each other to hold the tears back. When they finally came to, they smiled at him and walked him over to the checkout.

"Do you think we can pick her up?! Maybe go for some ice cream and cupcakes? I really miss her..."

Seulgi nodded. "Anything you want, little man. I'll give her mom a call to set it up. What else do you wanna do today?"

Haruto thought about their offer. How he could get anything, and everything his little heart desired. One thing did cross his mind. Something he had been neglecting himself throughout the year but with recent events, the need had escalated to unmanageable heights.

He knew it might upset Jennie. He knew there was a great chance the deed would upset himself. Still... the nagging voice in his head, the pang in his chest, the yearning to, for once, take matters into his own hands instead of wondering 'what if.'

"Jisoo noona... there's one thing I'd like to do... later tonight." He spoke, his gaze shifted to his feet, and he wasn't quite sure how to push the words out.

"Sure, kid... what is it?" Jisoo asked, frowning when she caught the conflicted look on his face. "Whatever it is, H... you can tell me."

After a while, he decided to just come out and say it. His mind had been made up. There was no turning back now. He sighed.