Shelter

Chapter 2

Sungjae was hesitating to pick up the call. See breaking the hostel rules and getting in trouble was not Sungjae's thing but this was the only thing that Changsub always seemed to be concerned about. He never cared much for his grades, he never said anything if his grades were low or even if he failed in any subject for that matter (not that he failed anyways... Sungjae was good with studies), Changsub also never cared if his teachers complained regarding how Sungjae was very naughty and disturbed the class with his silly jokes/remarks, etc. He was okay with all that. Because he believed it was good to have fun. Harmless fun I mean.

But he was not okay if he would get in trouble and especially if it was just to have fun. Now that they were staying far from each other, he was always worried about him. There was one else to rely on in case of any problem. And he believed it was better to be safe than sorry. Every Monday when dropping Sungjae off, he would say the same thing "Have fun Sungjae-ya, but stay safe and stay out of trouble".

The phone had been ringing for some time now and Changsub was starting to get annoyed on the other end. He knew Sungjae was not picking the call on purpose but he had very little time left before the break ends and he had to go back to his work, so instead of typing long messages, he decided it was better to have a word with him and close the matter.

Sungjae knew he had to pick up the call. He had no choice anyway. He can't just say that he fell asleep just after sending the text. So he picked it up reluctantly and was readying himself for the scolding he was going to get for sneaking out. He and his uncontrollable mouth really... or his hands in this case.

"H-Hi Hyung... why did you call when you said you were busy...I was going to sleep anyway now. I have classes tomorrow early " he just blurted out... he would say anything now just to distract Changsub

"Really now?"

"Ye-Yeah..."

Silence at the other end now... Now Sungjae was starting to get worried... What is Changsub thinking...Why is he not saying anything... what should he say now ... and why was he even panicking ... he didn't even know if Changsub called to scold or not ..

"Hyung, are you there? Hello?"

"Yes"

"So Shall I hang up now... I am gonna sleep now" He was trying to avoid Changsub at all costs now. Yes Genius, first you blurt the nonsense and then even pick up the call and now try to avoid him while talking to him.

"Are you free this weekend? Or do you have any assignments... we have a deadline by Friday and so we will be free on the coming weekend"

So that's why he called... he sighed in relief... he shouldn't have panicked so much for anything

"Yes Hyung I have some assignments but I will also finish them and submit them by Friday so I will be free this weekend and I don't have any classes on Saturday as well"

"Good then... I will come and pick you up then by Friday evening, take the permission letter from the office tomorrow and keep it ready Okay"

"Sure hyung... I will do that tomorrow after my classes"

"Good... Also, you can ask Ilhoon to come with us... if you want... I am planning on inviting some of my other friends too"

"Ohhh... is Hyunsik hyung back from his work trip?" (Sungjae nearly yelled with excitement)

Changsub took the phone away from ears and then again brought it back and said while chuckling "no, but he will be back by Saturday"

"That is so great" (he again yelled)