Cherry | K.TH

chapter seven

t a e t a e

One thing I hate about Uni is waking up early in the morning and studying. I wasn't planning to take classes because of my Mom, I couldn't deny it.

I was in the physic major. I loved it, it was one thing I could do and I could nail it.

Right now, I was at Uni with the boys. It was lunch time right now, we usually go out and eat. But today I wasn't in the mood. Ever since, Cherry told me I was a jerk and I left the party sooner than everybody, while I usually was the last to leave a house.

I turned my head when I felt someone's hand on my shoulder.

"You okay, buddy?" Loren asked, with his droopy eyes. His eye bags are the worst. It makes him look like some kind of zombie. But he's still good looking.

"Yeah, I always am." He nodded, letting his hand drop beside his hip.

"Let's eat, boys! I heard that they changed the menu," Yugyeom screamed in my ears.

"For real? Then, what are we waiting for?" Baekhyun said impatiently. I was the only one who didn't want to eat. They all looked at me before taking both of my hands and dragging me into the cafeteria.

I hate the attention. I don't even remember when I was getting all of this attention. All I know it was when we were together, I mean my friends and I.

As we entered the cafeteria, the sound dropped into a silence. Then suddenly it came back. I groaned, walking forward, as Baekhyun went first in line when I said I wasn't going to eat.

"I'm going to save us a place." They all nodded. I turned around to see everyone staring at me, I mean the girls. What do they want from me?

I know I'm good looking, but this is creepy.

I was standing helplessly, looking for a table. Then there it was a table, but two girls took the place. I guess we will be eating out, like we always do. Then someone caught my eyes.

Wait that's Cherry.

The table she was sitting at was huge, only her and another girl. I went forward, speeding up my pace. I feel excitement rush in me. Seeing her just made my day even better.

I stood behind her, my hand went up to touch her shoulder to say I'm right here. But the girl talked.

"Taehyung?" She asked with a huge grin. Cherry's head turned around, I could feel her soft hair brushed against my hand. She frowned, pursing her lips and continuing eating her lunch.

That's the first time a girl turn her back at me. I could say that I'm not used to that.

"Can we sit with you guys?" My voice wasn't what I wanted to be. It was cold, dark and there wasn't any excitement. Cherry looked at me, before nodding. I sat right beside her, wanting to lean in against her.

"We?"

"My friends, too. There was a new meal, they wanted to try it out and eat here," I said, placing both of my elbows on the table.

My friends came afterwards. We introduced ourselves. It seems that Cherry was the only one who didn't know Loren and Baekhyun. Everything went okay. There wasn't any awkwardness.

"Where's your lunch, Tae?" Cherry whispered in my ear. My hands turned into fists. I dig my nails in my palm.

She's full of temptation. I can't resist any longer. I want to fuck her, already. But its too soon.

"I'm not hungry," I whispered back.

"Is it because of all of those drinks and joints?" She murmured. My eyes shot at her, I stared at her hair, I couldn't see her face.

"Look, Cherry," I put my hand on top of hers, earning a glance from her. "I'm sorry that I was harsh. But you don't know me. And yes, it is. I don't want to lie to you."

Her big doe eyes shined. They were beautiful. I wish I could just hug her and kiss her.

"Why don't you tell me the reason?" She asked, earning three glances. I started to feel weak, thinking about it. I don't like the way she makes me feel. No, I don't want this. I can't tell her.

"I can't tell you that."

"Okay, I understand," She quickly murmured, taking her hand away slowly from my hold. Her warmth left my cold hand. I gripped on the air, looking away from her.

I could feel the stares behind my back. I know they are all wondering why I'm being like this. I'm not like this,

Vulnerable, scared.

I'm cold, careless and scary.

My eyes fell on my lap, my hands are twitching again. This is not normal at all. I need someone to help me. I can't deal with this anymore. I want to cry, but I know they'll make fun of me. Nobody saw me crying, ever, not even my friends.

My stomach started to grumble. I don't want to eat, I need a damn cigar. I don't even need food.

"TaeTae," Cherry said, in her most soothing voice. I felt reassured that she was here. She grabbed my hands, drawing circles with her thumb. "Eat this."

Her hands left my hands, to grab something in her bag. It was a sandwich.

"Be grateful that I made an extra." She smiled, giving it to me. I couldn't smile, I only thanked her. I felt bad for her. Her eyes showed me something I couldn't read.

I don't care. I shouldn't show my weakness to anybody, not even her.