The Way It Is

twenty one

Chapter 21

"You've been smiling a lot lately, Jeno. It's scary," Mark grimaced. "Don't worry, though. I won't ask any shit about what happened because I know you won't tell us anything."

Jeno chuckled. "I'll tell it to you guys soon, don't worry." He said and finished his drink.

The bell rang.

Jeno picked his books up and saluted at Mark, "I'll get going now, Captain." He said and walked away.

There was still a 10-minute leeway for those who caught up somewhere far from their classrooms. Jeno was just a floor below his classroom. He walks up to the locker room to get his things for their next subject.

He entered the combination to his locker and placed his books inside. He then got his notebook for his next subject, which was Sociology.

"Jeno."

He froze upon hearing that voice. Unconsciously, he slammed the door to his locker, much to the other person's surprise.

"Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?!" He raised a brow as he gripped onto his notebook tight.

The girl raised a brow, "Oh, don't give me such an expression, lovely Jeno..." she grinned as she placed her hands on his chest, much to his disgust.

"Stay away from me!" Jeno slapped her arms away. "And don't make me say it twice."

He was wearing a grim expression, and the girl noticed it, too. She was terrified of Jeno, but she wouldn't let it show.

Jeno rolled his eyes and walked past her.

"So, you're meeting Yiyeon, huh?"

He stopped on hsi tracks and looked at the girl who had her arms crossed. She had a smug on her face, and Jeno wanted to wipe her face off of the Earth's surface badly.

"Didn't we talk about this already, Jenoboo?" She pouted. "I thought that we had an agreement?"

"Agreement my foot," Jeno scoffed. "As far as I could remember, I didn't say yes to anything you said. Stay out of my sight!" He said as he pushed the girl aside.

"You wouldn't dare do this to me, Jeno," she said in a sweet tone. "As far as I know, Yiyeon will be staying late today. You don't want something bad to happen to her, don't you?" She smiled sweetly.

His eyes widened, "Stay away from Yiyeon!" He said and gripped onto her shoulders. "Lay a finger on her and you won't like it," he threatened.

The girl smiled, "Oh, I won't lay a finger on her, alright." Jeno's arms dropped. He started to walk away, but then she continued talking. "That is, if you won't meet her on Saturday. To wherever the fuck you're going."

He clenched his fists and began walking.

"I have my eyes on you, Jeno. Remember that."

Jeno could feel his nails digging onto his skin, but he couldn't care less. He hates how he can't even do something for Yiyeon. He hates how he's powerless over anything. He can't even say that he still loves her without someone else getting in the way.

He entered his classroom with a remaining three minutes to spare. He slammed his head on his table, making his seatmate, and some of his classmates, flinch.