Just Enemies (KornxWai)

9. Human Shield

***WAI'S POV***

After that night I feel like I was given another chance at something I still can't name. Me and Korn have been managing to keep our group apart, but truth be told it seems like Pat and Pran guessed what is going on in our minds because they always choose opposite places to eat or study. 

We have been texting and trying to bond, he is actually a very smart guy. He acts tough but he studies a lot and does everything to help his mom. He invited me for lunch but I want to visit Pran in the theater club first, so I hope he wants to have dinner with me. 

My phone buzzes and it's him saying he's actually already in the theater club because Pat forgot something and their group wants to return it to him. He advises me to wait in a quiet place to avoid problems, so I decide to hide in the sound cabin.

From up here, I see him entering the auditory and notice that he's scanning the room before allowing his friends to enter. These are the kind of gestures I've been noticing a lot more since I decided to give us a chance to meet each other properly. He seems to always be worried about me and although I'm not one to show much how I feel towards others, I do care about him I just don't know how to demonstrate it. I text him thanking and when he looks up I flash a smile, hoping it's enough for him to understand what I can't say through words. 

He sits waiting for his best friend. The guy who's soundproofing looks at me with concern and handles me the phones:

".....aren't you afraid that others may found about us." This voice is familiar, I wonder to whom it belongs.

"Of course, but I don't like to see my boyfriend sad." Now this voice I would recognize in a room full of people. This is Pran and the other-

"I can wait a bit longer. You know I love you." Pat!

I'm so shocked that I put my hands on the table but by accident, I press the button that drops the curtains. The whole room gasps and Pran looks up with a hurt look. I immediately exit the room and go to him. I never intended to expose them, I wouldn't out my best friend's relationship like this. 

I won't lie I'm having a hard time processing the whole dating Pat thing, but as much as I hate Pat, I don't hate Pran, he is the most important person in my life. Korn sees me running towards the stage and notices our groups trying to pursue me. They probably think I'm going to fight them, but I'll do the opposite. 

I get to the stage and Pat immediately shields Pran with his body. I stop and it sinks me that he actually loves my best friend. I know that look because that's the way I used to look at Pran. I look behind and see the hate and confusion on everyone's faces and I know confused people act on their emotions and that never ends well. 

"Run and hide yourselves in Pat's room! We will talk later. I'll handle this. Please just go and don't stop until you are inside that room, people are confused and may think this is a prank. I'll meet you there later." Pat looks at me and nods. Pran mouths a thank you. And with that, they run. 

I turn around when someone from Korn's group is about to knock me down. A loud shout is heard. The whole room freezes but my stupid heart starts beating faster. Not gonna lie he looks so hot when he is acting that bad. 

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU ALL DOING? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? YOUR FRIENDS JUST SAW THEIR RELATIONSHIP GOING PUBLIC AGAINST THEIR WILL AND THE WAY YOU SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IS BY CHASING THEM OR BEATING WAI WHO DID NOTHING! WHAT KIND OF FRIENDS ARE YOU? AND DON'T TELL ME YOU DIDN'T NOTICE... WE ALL DID AND WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM SPACE." He's at the top of the auditory and I swear every single soul seems like they are under his spell, cause the moment he points to the door, everyone starts walking away whispering, as they're too afraid that he hears them.