[Book I] Winter Falls [ENG]

Chapter 30: Meanings and misinterpretations

Hello~ I hope everyone is doing well! We continue with the rest of last week's chapter :P The reactions I got about what happened with Woojae... you made me laugh a lot!!

TW: blackmail (mention), depression (mention), therapy and hospitals (mention)

Timeline: Tuesday to Wednesday, December

Enjoy!

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Chan watched the toasts turned brown in the pan. The dorm was quiet. The only noise was the sizzling electric plate and hot oil, as he cooked his comfort recipe.

He passed a hand in his damp curls, thinking back to the situation, when footsteps were heard in the corridor.

Chan expected to find Hyunjin, who would have been impatient with his too long absence. However, he was greeted by the curious look of his younger roommate. Jisung advanced silently to the kitchen area, positioning himself next to Chan. He barely glanced at the contents of the pan, before daring to ask.

"Something happened...?"

The eldest nervously licked his lip, before turning his sandwiches to cook the other side. The cheese and egg yolk ran a little in the pan, spreading over the bread and ham.

Chan quickly explained the situation to Jisung. The attack and their return to the apartment.

"Ah, I understand better. I went by your room and saw Hyunjin. He was on his phone so I didn't want to disturb him."

The eldest hummed, putting the two sandwiches on plates.

"Yeah... it's been a shitty night."

"His ex is a real jerk." Jisung said.

"You're telling me..."

"What are you going to do about it?"

"What am I going to do?" Chan repeated.

"Yes. This guy humiliated you. He humiliated Hyunjin. He filmed you without your consent and who knows what he's going to do with this video."

To be honest, Chan hadn't really thought about it. He had to discuss about it with Hyunjin first. That was his decision. If he didn't want to fight, Chan wouldn't go against his decision.

And for the video.... He didn't know yet.

"We'll see." Chan said. "For now, the most important thing is that Hyunjin feels better."

Jisung seemed to be ranting at his place now.

"How can you be so calm about the situation?"

"Because Hyunjin's comfort comes before my anger." He grunted, frustrated. "I have to deal with him first. I'll be angry when he gets better."

It seemed to calm Jisung, as he integrated what his roommate told him. Chan didn't wait to see if he wanted to continue this endless debate. He wished him a good night before heading to his room.

He first passed a head into the room, taking note of the situation. Hyunjin was still wrapped in the duvet. His eyes were glued to his phone, while he was typing something.

Chan entered slowly, closing the door behind him. He approached the bed and put the plates on his nightstand, before joining Hyunjin in bed. The youngest didn't flinch, simply looking up at him after turning off his phone.

The eldest gently passed a hand through his hair, pulling it out of his face.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay." He whispered. "Always shocked, sad and disappointed, but at the same time, I should have expected it."