piano girl (이희승) ✔️

// 13

- senior year oh
more mentions of suicide  + death threats ( v small )

Hwang Eunji POV

The next two months go by pretty quickly. Felix moves in and seems to be recovering really well. I hang out with Stray Kids and ENHYPEN, and especially Miyeong.

"I really want school to start." I say, sitting in the living room with Mi.

"Ew." She frowns at me. "Imagine." Her eyes then widen. "You? Excited for school? That's a first. And great."

I shrug. "I have a lot more people supporting me now, so I feel a lot more reassured. And I have Heeseung too."

"Hmm, true." She shifts her legs on the couch. "Tell me something... what's Heeseung to you? I know it's sappy, but I really wanna know." She pulls out her phone and I cringe.

"You wanna film this?"

"Well, for the future. And for you and Heeseung whenever you two get into arguments." She shrugs. "You know."

I sigh. "Fine."

She hits record.

"What is Lee Heeseung to you?" Miyeong asks, pointing the phone to my face.

"Lee Heeseung... well, he's my boyfriend." I look up at the ceiling. "But he's not just my boyfriend. He's my comfort spot. My comfort person." I smile at the camera, imagining I'm talking to Heeseung. "I love him. I can go to him and just talk. And I love that he listens. He doesn't interfere or tell me I'm wrong, even if I am. He just listens, nodding, and giving me advice.
"I was in such a bad place a few months ago. I was losing. I could feel myself feeling so anxious. Hyunjin, Miyeong, and Jeongin had to drag me and pay me just for me to get out of the house. And then that was when I met you, Heeseung, one of the best things that happened in my life." I smile. "That's what Lee Heeseung is to me."

Miyeong finishes recording and looks at me with stars in her eyes. "Jinnie, that was beautiful." She leans forward. "Oh my God, Jin-"

I blush and kick her. "Shut up! I just got lost in the moment."

"Like when you're playing piano?"

I look at her curiously. "Yeah. I guess I did."

School is only a week away, and I'm freaking out.

"Weren't you telling Miyeong the other day how you were so excited that Senior year is starting?" Hyunjin asks, and I groan.

"I didn't mean it like that. I- I just wanna get it over with."

Felix clicks his tongue. "Yeah right. Doubt it."

I laugh and hug him, looking up at the boy. "How are you feeling today, Lixie?"

"Good." He nods, and I grin.

"That's great!" I say, making him laugh.

The past two months have been hard for him. His parents threatening to sue us, his sister being a suicide pusher and death threats, all of that.

The Lee's and the Hwang's went to court, and we eventually won him over. He's not a Hwang, just simply living here as Hyunjin's boyfriend and as my other brother.

"Are we ready to go?" Hyunjin asks. "The rest of the guys should be at the mall waiting." He smiles at me. "And ENHYPEN will be there for you too. But it will be kind of sad, you're missing hanging out with the best brother ever!"

"You mean Felix?" I ask, and Felix laughs.

"I meant- you know what, lets roll." Hyunjin says, pointing to the door.

Kim Sunoo POV

Ni-ki smiles as Heeseung turns off his phone, and gives a thumbs up at him.

"That video is so sweet!" Jungwon exclaims, placing his hand on his heart. "She's so nice."

"Hey, you should make one." Sunghoon says, pointing a finger at the boy. I nod enthusiastically, pulling out my phone.

We were at the mall, waiting for Eunji to join us. We have ten minutes, tops.

"Alright, Mr. Lee Heeseung. You ready?" I point the phone at him as the others make way. "Okay... what is Hwang Eunji to you?"

He smiles. "Hwang Eunji is my girlfriend. Of course. And I love her so much. She's not just my girlfriend though. She's my sunshine. My... happy virus. Even when she's quiet, even when she's not talking at all, Eunji can make me smile. She can always make me smile, make me laugh." He rubs his hands up and down his arm. "I remember when I first met you. I was honored to even be in your presence- hell, you're the hottest girl in school.
"But then when I got to know you, I found out about your anxiety. I found out how hard it was for you and I wanted to help you. I will always listen to you, no matter the cost. I want to help you overcome your anxiety. I want you to feel happiness, and not have to live in fear." Heeseung directs his attention back to the camera with a smile. "That's what Hwang Eunji is to me."

I stop recording and grin. "Aww, Heeseung, you're such a dreamboat!" I hit his chest. "I would date you!"

Jay pulls me away. "Ugh, just go find a boyfriend already."

I groan. "All the hot guys are either taken or straight! And the hot girls are always taken or just don't want me."

"I could say otherwise." Eunji says, slinking towards us. I squeal and throw my arms around the girl.

"Hi, Jinnie!" I exclaim.

"Hey, Sunoo-ah!" She says, with a grin. She greets the rest of us before placing a gentle kiss on her boyfriend.

I coo as the two flirt subconsciously with each other. Jake groans. "C'mon. Let's go shopping! I'm feeling single while watching you two flirt with each other."

HeeJi scoff. "We- we're not flirting with each other!"

Ni-ki wows in amazement. "Damn, you two even stutter in sync together. That's some true love right there."

I whistle. "Damn straight!"

"You are not straight, Sunoo." Heeseung says, patting my head.

"Oi, just because you are the tallest person here does not mean you get to brag about your height!" I exclaim, swatting his hand away. Eunji laughs.

"I'm literally shorter than all of you!" She points out, causing all of us to laugh with her.

As we walk to our first shop, I start bubbling with excitement.

Let Senior year start off great!

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