Juncture (A HaruYoung & JeongKyu Fanfiction)

Chapter 12

Haruto stood in front of the senior building, tapping his foot impatiently. Jeongwoo gave him a cold shoulder after he mistakenly spilled his secret to a random stranger. Although Jaehyuk promised not to spread it, according to Jeongwoo, he'd tell his close friends, from them to their close friends and thus, the word would spread like wildfire.

Poor Haruto couldn't convince Jeongwoo by any means, and the younger left him in the end, to deal with the 'situation'.

Haruto skipped his first class, desperately trying to find a way to fix that. Although he was a genius with an amazing brain, regarding things related to emotions, he was quite naive. So, he partially prayed, partially wrecked his brain. In the end, he decided to find Junkyu first.

Better than hearing from anyone else, to hear from a guy that caused the rumour- that was what Haruto wanted to make sure.

After the first period, Haruto stepped inside the building. He barely knew anyone, even if he did, he couldn't remember them from ages ago. He trusted his instincts, still, couldn't spot Junkyu.

He took help from the students nearby and eventually reached Junkyu's classroom. As expected, he was alone, yet, so many were watching him.

Haruto tried catching his eyes but failed. He sought help from Junkyu's classmates again, in order to make the elder notice him. Once Junkyu looked his way, he waved.

Junkyu tried to recognize him, but failed. Haruto was calling him outside with a hand gesture. With a thought driving pout, Junkyu walked out.

"Hey!" Haruto spoke. In his world, he saw Junkyu a few times after graduation. Maybe because he wasn't with Jeongwoo, and they barely had any other connection. Junkyu had been famous though, running a YouTube channel with his Japanese boyfriend from university. Haruto only knew that much. In fear of it hurting Jeongwoo, he never deliberately talked about Junkyu.

But he never forgot the latter's face. It was so beautifully arranged with the best facial features. No wonder Jeongwoo fell for him.

"Hi." Junkyu flashed a smile.

"Uhm, I'm Haruto." The younger introduced himself, "Sophomore."

Junkyu shook hands with him, "Okay, I'm Junkyu. Um.. do you need anything from me?"

Haruto sighed, even scratched his neck in embarrassment. He looked straight into Junkyu's eyes. He had to be shameless if he wanted to avoid any drama.

"Um... I accidentally did something that may bother you afterwards. But to be clear- my friend has nothing to do with it, okay? So, don't think badly of him." Haruto spoke in a haste. Junkyu looked rather confused. I mean, Haruto wasn't being transparent.

"What are you... Talking about?"

Haruto closed his eyes again, then opened it. "I- kinda, no. I said to someone that you like my friend. I asked him to stay shut about it, but you know... Just in case it spreads, I'm here to apologize."

Junkyu looked ridiculed, but then amused. He laughed it off, "So you're afraid of rumour spreading? Come on, don't worry. I already have lots on my name."

Haruto looked relieved. At least, Junkyu wasn't being all dramatic about that. "So, it won't bother you if you hear people saying you like my friend?"

Junkyu shook his head, "People will forget about it with time. Don't worry."

"Thank God!" Haruto smiled. "My friend got so angry and I was so scared!!"

Junkyu chuckled. He found Haruto's attribute cute. "Who is that friend of yours? Do I know him?"