Embracing The Memories | COMPLETED | KOREAN STAND ALONE #1 ✒

제38장: Hidden in a Box

Note before reading: If the scenes feel rushed, that means that the book still needs to be revised after completion. As I said, feedbacks are highly appreciated if there are mistakes or anything that you want to let the author know. Lovelots! 💕

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It was another day. I decided to stop by at the convenience store that was on the way. Since Naehyun mostly buys here, I decided to take a drink to go before walking back out. It was still early and I could speed walk it if I could. It would only take at least five to seven minutes anyway. 

As I stood right at the counter, I was surprised to hear the store door opening and Yoonwoo quickly came to view as he parked his bike outside. Of course, he decided to tie it, just in case.

When he saw me, he only nods at me and went to grab some snacks and drinks. Knowing that he was also on the way to school, I waited for him until he finally paid for his items. Though, he made sure to pull his bike with him instead of riding it — even though I told him that it would be alright for him to go on since the school was already in sight.

"No, that would be disrespectful." That was his only answer before we got inside the campus. The school hadn't finished cleaning up a bit since there was still a bit of decoration that should be taken back. But when I looked closely at what they were loading, I noticed a few stuffed toys and clothes being put inside the large boxes.

Pointing at it, I turned my gaze at Yoonwoo. "What are those? I thought that the council had already finished the program?"

"Oh, that? That's for the donations. Heejun has been the one handling this and asked Gunyeo to list all the possible items to be given to the children," Yoonwoo explained before he finally stopped and put his bike aside on the lanes. I then took the courage to walk towards Gunyeo — who had a wooden clipboard with him as he listed a few items on the paper.

Taking a glance at the boxes, I tried to get his attention. "So, is it required to—"

"No. It depends if you have something to give to the kids," he cuts me off as he continued writing. I then pouted, playfully punching his arm as he only chuckled. Yoonwoo then went inside and I bid farewell to Gunyeo since it seemed that he was really busy at the moment.

Most of the students were in the hallways, chit-chatting about what to give and I did remember that I still have that cute ballpen and even a small stress ball on my bag. It was supposed to be used when I always get anxious but I've been having a bit more times where I didn't have to use it. Maybe it could be the least that I could give to another kid that can make it as a play toy.

Going inside the classroom, I bumped into Naehyun who was in a hurry. He only smiled at me before running in the direction of the stairs. I wasn't sure where he was going but I decided to sit on my chair and wait for him.

When I noticed that it was only six-twenty on the clock, I decided to follow Naehyun and maybe have some other ideas about what to give those kids. I wasn't the one with great ideas when it comes to giving gifts since to me, as long as there is effort and if you truly cherish an item, that would still be a precious gift received by the person on the other side. But, it was also best to have some other options.

"Naehyun?" I called out as the clubrooms felt empty. There wasn't any music on this floor so I wasn't quite sure if Naehyun had already gotten down on the other stairs or if he's still in the area. Striding my way towards the music room, I then heard a tear and a drop of drumsticks dropping down on the floor.

Worried, I opened the door and saw a huge tear on the drums and Naehyun gulping before telling me to be silent. I could only stand there in shock as he tries to put the drumsticks back where he had gotten them.

"Eysee, it's not what it looks like," he tried to tell me but I only pointed at the broken snare that had a huge gap in the middle. "I just tried playing with the drumsticks, that's all."

"Still, it's Yoonwoo's. How are we going to repair it?" I asked him as he was about to answer only to stop shortly and cross his arms.

"Wait a minute, how did you get here? No one told you about this music room." The only expression I could manage was a smile as he then widened his eyes and mouth agape. "No, don't tell me that Yoonwoo hyung showed you this room. It's impossible."

"I only came across it since he was playing the drums," I explained as he then understands. There was a suggestion in my mind but I suddenly gasped as I heard Heejun's voice that was going up the stairs. If he knows, then it would be a mess right now.

Naehyun knew this as well so he told me that we should hide on one of the largest boxes that were inside the room. In fear, I did what he asked. There were two large boxes next to each other so I figured that I could fit in.

Going inside, I noticed that there was still a bit of item for the kids here. Maybe this was for the donations too.

"Eysee, are you still there?" Naehyun asked as I only tapped the box to tell him that I was.

Suddenly, a loud voice rang out. "You can take those boxes over there and put them in the truck too."

That was Heejun right outside. I'm guessing that he hasn't seen the damage yet. I was too immersed by what his reaction might be that I didn't realize that the crew had shut the box sealed with packaging tape.

Oh, fudge.