What Are We? - JangYoon

[4]

"Good morning!"

Jangjun greeted Sungyoon when they saw each other in the bus while going to college. It had been two days since they met again. Nothing much had happened lately. It was a peaceful day.

Sungyoon was sitting beside a window. When Jangjun found out that he had no other choice but sat beside Sungyoon as there were no other empty seats, he gulped.

And... he just stood there.

After some time, Sungyoon noticed this. 'Does he not want to sit beside me? Why?'

"Hello Jangjun, why are you standing? Sit here."

"No-no, I thought you may feel uncomfortable.."

"Who told you? I am absolutely not."

"O-ok."

Jangjun sat. Then, there began an awkward endless silence. Both were facing the opposite direction. Usually, in the past, Jangjun would tell Sungyoon this and that. Sungyoon used to enjoy their conversation. But now, both were behaving as if they were strangers.

'It's really uncomfortable' Jangjun wanted to cry.

'Should I say something? Like, how are you doing?' Sungyoon was panicking too.

Seeing Jangjun being uncomfortable around him, Sungyoon felt bad. He took out his earphones and offered one plug to him.

Hesitating a bit, Jangjun took it. A calm music was playing.
Though they still were avoiding each other, but the moment felt really nice to both of them.

'How long has it been since I enjoyed listening to music?' Sungyoon smiled unconsciously. 'Wow, this feels like a dream!' Same was Jangjun.

None of them speak a single word. But both of them knew, how peaceful the moment was, just like how they used to be.

___

"So, you both came to college by same bus?" Daeyeol said to Sungyoon.

"Hm.." Sungyoon was genuinely happy. Daeyeol could feel that. In fact, he clearly knew that if that incident didn't happen, they would be the happiest couple.

"So, what do you wanna do? Reconcile with him?" Daeyeol asked.

"Wouldn't it be too fast? We just met. Also, I doubt if he'll forgive me." Sungyoon sighed.

"No matter what your circumstances were, what you did with Jangjun, was unfair. So, I won't be surprised if that actually happens." Sungyoon remained silent.

The professor entered. And the conversation ended.

___

While returning home, Jangjun was recalling the words of Youngtaek when he told him about his reunion with Sungyoon yesterday night through phone call.

"So you are telling me that you met Sungyoon hyung in your college after this long period of time?" Youngtaek was doubtful abt Jangjun's words.

"Yes, why? You can't believe it?"

"Actually yes. It's hard to believe. He suddenly vanished. And again now he have turned up. Nah it's not convincing. "

"Hey Youngtaek, why will I lie to you?"

"Hm, that's right. So, did he speak with you?"

"Yes. Just greetings."

"Has your parents met?"

Jangjun couldn't say anything. This thought didn't cross in his mind. What would happen if their parents meet? How would they react?

"I will take your silence as 'no'. Do after thinking. Don't think after doing."

That's right. Jangjun knew better than everyone that his parents will not take this matter in a good light.

When he was taking a turn near his house, he saw Jahee, Sungyoon's mother and quickly hid himself. Jahee was speaking with a person who seemed to be a vendor.

'Auntie? Here? What should I do?'

Jahee gave the person some money and took a bag from him. Then she was about to open her house's gate, but stopped for some reason.

'I want to speak with her and know if she's doing well. But I'd rather do it another time cuz it may not be the right time.'

When Jangjun was watching whether Jahee was still there, someone tapped his shoulder.

"OMG!" Jangjun was too startled to stay calm. He panicked if the person was one of his parents. But thankfully, it was Sungyoon.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you go to your house?" Sungyoon asked him.

"I was but Auntie is there."

"Auntie?"

"Your mother!"

Sungyoon didn't know what to answer. He clearly remembered what happened between their parents.

"Jangjun, Actually I would like to ask you if-"

"Sungyoon?"

Sungyoon stopped when he heard a familiar voice. It was none other than Suryeon, Jangjun's mother. Behind her, Jaewon, Jangjun's father was standing with a shocked face.

'We are screwed.' Both of them knew that. After a moment of silence, when Jangjun's parent understood that it was really Jangjun, Jaewon walked forward to them. He pushed Sungyoon and dragged Jangjun behind him.

"What are you doing here? Do you have no shame? How dare you show up in front of my son?" He shouted at Sungyoon.

"Wait, It's my -" Sungyoon got no scope to protest. "Don't ever think of lying." Jaewon grabbed his collar.

"Honey stop, what are you doing?"
Suryeon tried to stop her husband.

They were returning from market and happened to saw his son and his son's ex lover together. She was shocked too. But this kind of behavior was inappropriate. Jangjun also tried to stop his father.

"Leave my son alone." Jahee screamed.

She didn't notice Jaewon and Suryeon at first but now she had done. She shivered all over. Sungyoon hurriedly went to her and embraced her.

"I am okay mom, I really am.. So please don't panic." Sungyoon's voice was trembling and fading into thin air.

Now this moment caught Jangjun and his parents off guard. As far as they knew Jahee was a strong person. What on earth has happened in between these years?

                                        To Be Continued
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A/N
*sigh* how many months has it been?
I guess almost 19-20 months.
My 10+2 examination is knocking on the door.
And speak of the devil JEE Mains T~T.
I wrote the draft many months back,
But never had the time to publish.
I just got a notification that someone added this to their library.
Then I saw the draft, edited and posted.
So read it if you like, feel free to criticize/educate me abt my errors.

Thank you. Have a nice day ahead. ♡
- Tann