first snowfall | sunki

18: school's manipulator

"Won, can I ask you for a favor?" Sunoo leaned towards Jungwon, distracting the younger from studying. "Stop pretending to study, we don't have any upcoming tests." He teasingly smiled as he nudged Jungwon's shoulder.

Jungwon slammed his book close as he let out a sigh, staring at Sunoo. "What do you need this time? You always approach me first when you need something."

"Of course! We're best friends, right?" Sunoo remarked without even minding the sullen look on the latter's face. "This wouldn't take much of your time since it's easy. Please? Help me out for this one. I don't know anybody else who can do it better than you do."

"You have to tell it to me first before I agree to this." Jungwon went to Sunoo's bed, taking his pillow to hug it as he listens to Sunoo. "Before we begin, is it risky?"

Sunoo gave an awkward smile as he scratched his head. "Of course, it is—"

"No, I don't want to do it anymore." Jungwon lay down, covering his head with the pillow to shut Sunoo off. "I told you, I can't do risky things anymore. I'm going to get killed before I even finish the school year."

"But, Won! I promise this will be the last time I'm asking for help from you." Sunoo pouted as he went to hug Jungwon. "Please?"

Jungwon gulped, trying to get out from Sunoo's sudden clinginess. "N-no! Even if it means helping you, I can't do risky favors anymore. You're just being clingy because you want me to give in!" He exclaimed while blushing like a tomato.

"I'm not gonna let go until you say yes!" Sunoo laughed, tucking his face on Jungwon's hoodie. "All you have to do is go on tomorrow's stage and tell everyone the bad things Park Sunghoon has done to the school! Just take Jake's spot. He won't be coming so I need you."

"That seems like a lot of work. I can't do it." Jungwon finally released himself from Sunoo's hug, sitting up. "When will we get to hang out like before? You're only walking up to me when you want me to do something. Don't you think you're crossing the line?"

Sunoo sat up next to Jungwon as he beamed a huge smile. "I know! That's why I'm asking you to help me. If everyone turns their back from Park Sunghoon, I'll end my fake relationship with Riki. Which means we get to hang out again! Come on, Won."

"You're ending things just like that? It will hurt you because you've been attached to Riki as well." Jungwon remarked. "Returning to enemies seems impossible."

"I'm not attached to Riki! We'll still be friends after this. You're right, being enemies again is impossible." Sunoo nudged Jungwon once again as he gave him a pouty face. "Please? We'll go to any place you want together! I'll also pay for the food."

Jungwon's starting to think twice now. He hid his face through his hands as this is a very hard decision for him. "Do you mean it? No more Riki, just the two of us?"

"Mhm!" Sunoo brought out a folder containing a script he's prepared for Jungwon to say. "So, are you agreeing?"

—

And that's how I ended up here. Pathetic, I know. I'd do anything for love and it sucks.

"What is Yang Jungwon doing here?"

Jungwon took a deep breath before walking towards Sunghoon. "You..." He muttered under his breath, giving Sunghoon an intimidating vibe. "You're one annoying jerk."

Sunghoon raised an eyebrow while letting out a scoff. "Excuse me? Who are you to call me that? What are you doing here anyway? Where's Jake?"

"All I can tell you is I wish you have fun today." Jungwon smiled then immediately dropped it after. He looked at the crowd, seeing Sunoo cheer him up. "Jay, can I borrow your mic for a second?"