What Are We? - JangYoon

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Sungyoon and Daeyeol both were heading to the their house from college in afternoon. They both lived in same neighborhood. Daeyeol was one year older than Sungyoon but despite that he was Sungyoon's best friend.

Daeyeol wanted to ask Sungyoon if he was okay. He was sure that no matter how hard Sungyoon tried to hide his emotions, he's really hurt due to today's incident. But Daeyeol was afraid to ask him cuz the topic was very sensitive.

Taking a deep breathe, Sungyoon lifted his head and spoke in a low voice, "If you want to ask me something, just ask already. You are hesitating for a long time."

Daeyeol sighed. Sungyoon understood him well. "Umm, are you okay? I mean at least tell something. You are so quiet since lunch time."

"Even if I am not okay, I need to be. If I'm not then who'll make sure that she is okay?" It was clear from Sungyoon's voice that he was sad.

Daeyeol didn't ask anymore. He knew very well that she, Sungyoon's mother, was everything to him. He would do anything just to make sure she was happy.

Daeyeol patted Sungyoon's head. He wanted to comfort him. Sungyoon neither responded nor pushed him. They walked the rest of the road silently.

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*Ding Dong*

Hearing the doorbell, Jahee quickly went to the door. It was afternoon and the time for his son to come back.

Opening the door he saw Sungyoon and Daeyeol was standing. Sungyoon entered. She smiled and ask Daeyeol,

"Daeyeol, won't you come? "

"No auntie. It's okay. I have a tution so I'll take my leave."

Daeyeol lied. He hadn't any tution. He didn't wanted to enter cuz he knew Sungyoon was exhausted and he shouldn't disturb.

"Ah~ then wait a minute. I will give you something." Jahee went inside and quickly packed some home-made snacks and gave them to Daeyeol.

"Go home safely! Take care." Daeyeol nodded in response and headed to his house.

"Son, was everything okay? You don't seem good." Jahee noticed the tiredness in Sungyoon's eyes.

"Yes Mom. Don't worry about me. Just take your medicines regularly and stay well. I will be okay too." Sungyoon smiled.

"Son, you're my everything. Don't hide anything from me. If we share our burdening together, it won't be hard anymore."

Jahee hoped that Sungyoon was well. There was nothing much for her to do. She was everything left to him. Sungyoon had totally sacrificed his happiness after his father left them. She didn't know if she was responsible for present situation but all she could do was staying beside Sungyoon.

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Sungyoon was staring at the ceiling and thinking about what happened in college.

"Hey, I heard that Sungyoon's father had an affair and left them divorcing his mother."

"Well, these aren't uncommon now. People get married and divorced now and then."

"Sunyoon even tried to murder his own father. Can you imagine? "

Some students were busy whispering among themselves.

Sungyoon didn't bother. He was used to these comments. These weren't uncommon to him. People say whatever they want, whether it's true or not. But what hurt him was that his mother got traumatized by that incident and some had the audacity to make fun of it. But this was reality so he had to accept it.

"I wish I could see him." Sungyoon again remembered the face of the person whom he treasured most along with his mother. Through the window he stared towards the moon. He sighed and told,

"How are you my moon, dear Jangjun?"

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"Son come here, help me with these."

Jangjun hurriedly ran to his father. They were moving to a different neighborhood. From the previous week, they were busy packing things.

"Put these here and ask your mom if she needs any help." Jaewon told Jangjun while checking a list.

"Understood." Jangjun went to his mother, Suryeon.

Jaewon looked at the direction of Jangjun. Somehow, he felt like his son had changed. Though he smiled, those weren't real. As if, deep inside he was hurt. He sighed thinking these again.

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"So everything's done?"

Hearing Youngtaek's question, Jangjun nodded. Youngtaek was Jangjun's best friend since childhood. He knew almost everything abt Jangjun.

"You are leaving me... I never thought of this day." Youngtaek was very sad and Jangjun clearly understood that.

"Oh! Pls don't get angry with me. My father has got transferred, what can I do?"

"Yeah I know!"

Both remained silent for a moment. The wind was nice. They were on the rooftop of Youngtaek's house. The Moon was dazzling.

"You - you'll keep contact with me ryt?" Youngtaek's voice was low.

"Of course. After he and Woong left, only you're remained. How can I forget you?" Jangjun hugged him.

"Don't think abt it anymore. Let bygones be bygones. How long will you continue mourn abt that?"

"I hv forgot already. Who remembers sad memories?"

Youngtaek knew Jangjun was lying. No matter what happens he would never forgot him. Sadly, he left, for his own reasons.

"Well then, go back to your house. You'll leave early in next morning. Go and take rest."

"Hm."

Jangjun left. He was sad for leaving Youngtaek. But he couldn't do anything. While walking, he looked at the sky and asked the Moon,

'Did he feel emptiness when he left me behind, two years ago?'

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The new house was satisfying. Jangjun liked his room. It had a big window. He was curious about his neighbor next door but he didn't see them. The window was locked for the whole day. 'Maybe no one lives in that room.' Jangjun thought so.

*Cring!*

Stretching his hands, Sungyoon turned off the alarm. He yawned. He saw the calendar.

'Another day, another new start.'

Suddenly, his eyes went towards the next house. The house was empty all this time. Recently, a family moved in. That's why the windows were open. Sungyoon couldn't believe his eyes seeing the person opposite to his window. The person was also seemed surprised to see him. They both were looking towards each other.

'Huh! Wait! Is he really him?'

"Sungyoon Hyung?"

"Jangjun?"

How could this happen?

To be Continued

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I started writing this on 29th September.
Today is 13th October.
I took almost 14 days to start publishing
*facepalm*
Anyway, I am not sure how it'll be, but I just want to try writing. So, let's see if I can finish it.
Have a nice day ahead. ♡