behind walls | nomin

2 | hatred

"are you trying to be different so badly. you look pathetic." 

jeno remains toneless and expressionless, secretly being amused by the courage and bravery held by his objector.
"you are pathetic. what makes you think youre so much better than everyone else huh? what makes you think you have the right to harass whoever you want? leave him alone and get your own book the fuck." the unknown male raises his voice with determination and a scowl on his face.
"are you fucking new here? are you trying to get yourself killed?" jeno raises his voice, anger slowly building up inside him.
"i know who the fuck you are, fucking twatass, you dont intimidate me, ive just had enough of just observing you mistreating other students, you arent fucking special, lee jeno. leave and get your own book for fucks sake."

students had started to gather around the feuding. jeno lowers his voice.
"aw... whats mister i-crave-attention-and-validation-so-badly gonna do about it? im gonna take his book and you can stand here and cry about it."
"yeah... you can try." the other glares at him sternly. 
"are you trying to intimidate me?" jeno raises an eyebrow. he places a finger on the others chest.

"what exactly is going on here?"

the silence is loud as they sit outside the principles office, waiting for their signal to enter. jaemin had actually never gotten called to the principles office for misbehaving previously, but he wasnt feeling any concern. for jeno, he seemed to visit the principles office more often than his own home, still, he felt slight annoyance.

"im gonna fucking murder you after school, you whore."
jeno mutters as principle kim calls him in. jaemin rolls his eyes, despite being completely aware of that jeno was being entirely truthful. 

"bro how did you get in trouble again?" mark was sitting opposite his friend, devouring his lunch. their two other friends are sat beside them, nicknamed winter and karina.
"its a long and ridiculous fucking story. how are you eating this shit..." jeno pokes his food without any signs of appetite. 
"lemme hear it. and im hungry okay, allow it."
"ew. youre gross as fuck mark. anyways, me and winty are leaving to the convenience store to get something. see you guys in about 10. tell us about everything then." karina gets up and boldly swings her handbag across her shoulder, motioning winter to follow.
"id rather starve than eat this dog food looking like shit." jeno muttered, expressing disgust.
"okay okay tell me now." mark nagged taking another bite.
"have some patience, jesus."
"youre so annoying. aye, wint, get me a soda while youre at it."
"which one?" she threw him a repulsive look, to which he replies with a forced chuckle.
"you pick, i dont mind."
"alright, how about you jen?"
"could you order sushi for me from that sushi stall across the street. whatevers fine. the moneys all sorted."
"sure, i guess so."
"good. so basically a random student came up to me and tried to argue. i dont know why and what made him think that itd benefit him."
"seriously? have you seen him before?"
"hes not worth noticing. fucking gay freak."
"you finna beat the shit outta him after school?"
"you think im gonna let him get away? lee, after all those years of knowing me? do you not expect it already?"
"well yes..." he mumbles with a mouth full of food, receiving a judging look.

"oh my god you seriously didnt get the time to beat him up?" karina snickers spitefully and stuffs a snuff under her upper lip. "yall want one?" she passes the box around for each to take.
"you tell me what i couldve done." jeno replies, slightly annoyed.
"i wouldnt have waited that long to beat him up." karina shrugs.
"dont act like you can beat people up." mark grins, teasingly pushing the female.
"oh please. stop being haughty." winter tightly grasps marks hair and pulls him back, almost causing him to fall. 
"thats him." jeno hastily says, covertly pointing at a walking individual, accompanied with another male.
"oh my fucking god jeno... he sits beside me during social studies. his name is na jaemin. ive always sensed something off from that bitch." karina whispers with a repugnant look. "where the fuck did he suddenly gain so much courage from all of a sudden, i mean, hes literally like, so poor so miserable." a mean giggle is followed.
"his friend looks gay as hell." mark adds, laughing.
"ugly..." winter murmurs. she swiftly seizes marks soda can and sends it flying remorselessly towards the walking pair, hitting the back of huang renjun, completely soaking his back. 
"thats my girl." karina proudly states, both exchanging a look before returning their attention to their victims.
"aye jaemin, you still down to die?" jeno menacingly scoffs.
"what the fuck is wrong with you guys?" jaemin hollers with anger. "lets go and get you dry, renjun." he leads his friend away.
"now youre running away huh? you wont be able to run away from me after school!" jeno calls out. he turns around "good job wint." she thanks with a smile.

its jenos last lesson. the sky is filled with what seems like illusory clouds, hiding the sun, as well as gloominess and dullness. jeno fails to concentrate as all held in his brain is the unforgettable and petrifying image of his mother, near demise. he didnt even realise how near tears he was.

eventually, he was dismissed. he hurried to leave to the hospital, the stress causing him to completely forget about jaemin, that was until he bumped into winter by the exit. she was standing amongst a group of high-status and respected students. winter, noticing jeno, quickly waves and approaches him. her close friend chaehyun follows.
"did you find that guy you were gonna beat down?"
"oh fucking hell. i totally forgot. im in a hurry." jeno remains toneless.
"who?" chaehyun curiously asks.
"explain to her wint. see you tomorrow." jeno hurriedly says and paces off.
"hey! where are you going anyways?" winter asks, but jeno is far gone. "whats with him?" she questions chaehyun.
"im supposed to know? ive spoken to him once alone and im never daring to do it ever again." chaehyun nervously replied with a sheepish grin.
"whys that? you like him..?" winter giggles, raising an eyebrow.
"a little bit i guess..."