HOLD ON - [희승]

22 | deep conversation is the key

"Oh my god , is it Haru ?"

"Gosh , what happened to her ?"

"Her skin peeled off ! It looks so disgusting "

"Why is her face full of bruises?  Was she abused by her dad? "

"Ew, I used to have a crush on her but seeing her condition now makes me lose my appetite "

"Slow down , she will probably hear you !"

Haru pulled on her hoodie to cover her whole head, avoiding being seen by anyone .

Since morning, she has been a hot topic of conversation for coming to school with flaky skin and bruises .

Haru bit her bottom lips , trying to keep her tears from falling . She closed her workbook and stood up, walking closer to the classroom door to get out .

She will probably trap herself if she stays there, there are a lot of taunts and insults that she can hear .

It brings Haru's insecurity back, the insecurity that was once sealed in a bottle is now flying around her.

And the person who helped her sealed that bad feeling has also left her.  Haru is very confident that this insecurity will re-envloping inside her , again .

And no one can help her this time . She'll alone , all by herself .

As Haru walks to the door, she accidentally collides with Heeseung.  The girl almost bumped with his broad chest .

Haru glanced to Heeseung's side and saw Hyunjoo was clinging over his left arm.  Lowering her head, Haru began to feel a notch in her heart .

"I'm sorry,"
She uttered to them before stepping on the other but her steps stopped when Heeseung pulled her sleeve .

"Haru.."
The boy called her softly with longing inside his heart . He really misses to see Haru's bright smile once again .

Haru glared at him and slowly pushed his hand out of her sleeve.  She continued her steps to the toilet, totally ignoring Heeseung .

Heeseung looked at his palm and clenched it tight.  It hurts to see Haru doesn't be herself .

"What happened to you, Jung Haru? "

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Haru opened the water tap and splashed the cool water all over her burning and reddish skin .