It Will Always Be You (방찬)

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(a/n: Normal/English ; Se Rin/Twins/Teacher)

I boarded the first taxi that stopped in front of me and gave the address to the driver. I called Sun Gyu oppa and told him that I'll be back later after I've gone to see the kids. I couldn't relax myself throughout the taxi ride to the daycare. I immediately paid the fare and quickly ran into the daycare because I was so worried about the kids. A teacher saw me and immediately led me to the clinic where the twins were. I kept apologizing to the doctor and the teacher when I entered the room. I felt relieved that the kids have calmed down and were holding hands.

"Eomma!" they said and then they got up to meet me.

"Annyeonghaseyo, I'm their eomma. I'm Ahn Se Rin." I said. And then the teacher offered me a seat so we could talk about what happened.

"I'm really sorry for calling you because we couldn't make them stop." She said apologetically.

"It's alright. I'm really sorry for the trouble they caused. What exactly happened?" I asked.

"Well, while they were eating lunch, a boy from their class was picking on Soo Hyun. He's actually a nice kid. It was the first time he picked on Soo Hyun. He usually stayed away. When Woo Hyun saw that he was picking on Soo Hyun, he got mad and fought with Gyo Jin. Both Woo Hyun and Gyo Jin got some bumps but they've already made up and Gyo Jin has apologized to Soo Hyun. We've already notified Gyo Jin's parents and they've come to pick him up already. I'm really sorry about what happened." She said.

"It's alright. Thank you for stopping the kids from fighting and handling everything. I'm sorry for causing trouble. By the way, is it possible if I take the kids with me now? I don't think they'll want to separate from me now that they've seen me." I said.

"Yes. I've already prepared their things and brought it here. I thought that they'd want to stay with you just like last time."

"Thank you. We'll be going first then." I said. And then I stood up and put the bags on the twins.

"Um, I'd like to give this to you before you leave." She said and then she handed me two cards.

"What is this?" I asked.

"It's an invitation to the Christmas party. I know it's on short notice. But the party is the day after tomorrow. The twins made these but they kept leaving it at the classroom saying that their eomma is not feeling well and won't be able to come." She explained.

"Thank you very much. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to come here. I haven't been feeling well so, I think that's why they said that I wouldn't come. We'll see you then." I said. And then the kids and I said good bye to the doctor and their teacher and left the daycare.

The twins were still quiet during our taxi ride to the company. I called Sun Gyu oppa and asked him to meet me at Soul Cup. He agreed and then we hung up. When we finally arrived at the company, I paid the fare and then I quickly brought the kids into the shop. I ordered something for them and then we sat down at one of the tables. They were still holding hands and wouldn't look at me directly. So, I knelt in front of them and gently made them look at me.

"Can you please tell eomma what happened? Eomma is not angry. Eomma is very worried because you haven't told me anything. Eomma wants to know what happened. Can you please tell me?" I told them.

After I said that, they both burst into tears. I immediately hugged them and tried to calm them down. That's when they told me what happened. My heart kept hurting when I found out why Woo Hyun fought with their classmate. Sun Gyu oppa came just in time for our orders to arrive. I asked him to get it for me since I was still in the process of calming down the twins. When they finally calmed down, I reassured them that everything will be alright. Then I asked Sun Gyu to watch them for a bit while I went to get something from the office. He told me to go and then I ran to the office. I looked for Stray Kids and found them in their practice room. They were already practicing when I got there. I waited for the song to finish and then I knocked on the door and went in when their manager opened it.

(a/n: Se Rin/Chan/SKZ/Soo Bin)

"Oh? You're back nuna." Said Ji Sung.

"Yeah. I only came to get my card. I need to go back to the kids." I said. And then Chan came to give me my card.

"Is everything alright? How are the kids?" he asked worriedly.

"Everything's fine now. Woo Hyun got into a fight at the daycare. I'll tell you the details some other time." I said as I put my card back in my wallet.

"I'll call you when I get the time. By the way, the package from eomma's been delivered already." He said. I was about to answer him when my phone rang and I quickly picked up.

"Yes?" I said.

"Ah, I'm on my way to your office now. Should we go and play around after I pick you up?" said Soo Bin.

"Actually, I think we should go home for now Soo Bin. The twins are at Soul Cup with my manager right now. Something happened at the daycare that's why they're here." I said.

"What?! Are they okay?!" he asked worriedly.

"They're fine. Don't panic. We'll see you soon. Let's just go home for now." I said. And then I hung up. And then I turned to Chan who looked a bit annoyed.

"So, you're going home with Soo Bin now?" he asked.

"Yes. I think I have to take the kids home first."

"Oh, so, Soo Bin calls your house his home now." He said.

"Chan ah, focus on practice first okay? Let's talk about this later. Soo Bin's just worried about the kids. And he's just a very close friend. Besides, haven't you called my house your home much longer than he has? Anyways, I'll see you guys around." I said. And then I quickly left.

I quickly made my way back to Soul Cup. When I got back, I was panting and breathing hard. But I was fine. I could see that the kids were feeling better because they were laughing with Sun Gyu oppa already. They smiled widely when I got back. I told them that Soo Bin will be arriving soon. So, they quickly finished their snacks. That's when I noticed that the coffee was untouched.

"Why didn't you drink the coffee oppa?" I asked him.

"Was it for me?" he asked.

"Yes. I still don't drink coffee oppa." I said.

"Oh, didn't you order anything for yourself?"

"I'm good. By the way, is everyone free tomorrow at lunch?" I asked.

"Yes. I think everyone's free tomorrow. Why?"

"Tell them to keep lunch free tomorrow. Let's all eat together since it's been a while." I said.

"Okay." He said.

"Oppa, thank you for watching the kids. I'm sorry for asking you to do these things."

"It's fine. I'm glad that you trust me enough. I'll see you tomorrow. Take care on your way okay?"

"Yes." I said. And then oppa drank the coffee quickly and left.