Faint Whispers

Chapter 11

The next day, Luhan was relieved to know that Sehun didn't come to school. He could imagine Sehun reading his book by the bed, it's what they always do. They have been reeding buddies too and books never left their side.

FLASHBACK

"What's that?" Sehun pointed to the story book Luhan was reading.

"It's a story book." Luhan said matter-of-factly.

"Does it have pictures?" Sehun asked.

"No. I'm too old for pictures." Luhan grinned.

"Are you saying I'm childish?" Sehun frowned.

"No! You're not! Come and read with me!" Luhan smiled.

Sehun sat down on the bench and Luhan flipped the page to chapter 1.

"It's a story where a boy discovered a magic chest and inside is a fairy that will grant the boy three wishes." Luhan explained.

"But there are so many fairy tales about three wishes." Sehun said.

"This one is special. It has a lot of hidden meaning, not like your ordinary fairy tale picture books." Luhan stuck out his tongue.

"Read it!" Sehun urged.

Luhan began reading the chapters. Sehun got more and more interested in the story as the chapters went on and on. Half and hour later, they finally finished the whole book. Luhan smiled to himself when he saw how Sehun's eyes shone.

"You can ask me for more books if you like. I have a shelf of it." Luhan said.

"I want to borrow some! Story books are much more interesting than picture books!" Sehun exclaimed.

"Reading thick story books can help increase your knowledge." Luhan said.

"You sound like my dad." Sehun said and Luhan can't help but notice that it sounded sad.

"He wanted me to increase my knowledge too. And he wanted me to surpass you in all the subjects." Sehun continued and shrugged.

"Your father is just competitive and giving you high standards. Don't let him get in your way." Luhan said.

"Thanks hyung." Sehun finally smiled and Luhan gave him a hug.

It's not their first, nor their second. But each hugs they had feels new and very comfortable. And neither of them wants the valuable feeling to be gone, not Sehun.

Luhan looked up at Kris as Kris shoved his phone into his face.

"Explain this." Kris said sternly.

Luhan focused at the picture that is too near to him. The picture is about himself outside Sehun's mansion.

"What's this?" Luhan tried to act dumb.

"This is you outside Sehun's house. Why are you there for?" Kris asked.

"I'm just...visiting him because he's sick." Luhan said. It's true.

"Sick? Ridiculous! He is all well yesterday when I met him outside the class, looking at you. Tell me the truth." Kris said.

"I'm really visiting him because he's sick!" Luhan said, half shouting.

"Alright! Let's say he is really sick. Then explain how you know that and why must you visit him! How are you two related?"

"You don't trust me?"

"How can I trust you when you can't even explain to me what's going on?"

"Then why did you care?" Luhan stood up quickly, the chair falling behind him. Kris was taken aback.

"Why did you care? Who are you to care about what I'm doing at Sehun's house? Who are you to care about us? Who are you to not return me the keychain?" Luhan shouted.

Everyone in the class were looking at them. Kris then pulled Luhan out of the class, everyone still watching them leave. The both of them reached the staircase. Kris pushed open the door and pushed Luhan in roughly.

"Let me go!" Luhan screamed and struggled free.

Kris released him and Luhan winced at how hard Kris had grabbed him.

"Sorry..." Kris mumbled.

Luhan then glared at him, to remind Kris that they still have an unfinished business.

"Okay. Who am I to care about everything about you?" Kris asked.

"Go on. I want to hear your honest answer." Luhan said.

"Okay." Kris let out a deep sigh and looked at Luhan. His piercing stare was so disturbing that Luhan looked down.

"I love you, hyung." Kris said.

Luhan looked up at him, tears began to form.

"I love you." Kris repeated and pinned Luhan on the wall.

Luhan closed his eyes when Kris started kissing him. Tears escaped and he couldn't do anything.

"Hyung...don't...don't cry..." Kris said.

"Why?" Luhan cried and hit Kris.

"Hyung!" Kris grabbed hold of Luhan's arms as Luhan continued crying.

"Why do you love me?" Luhan asked.

"Luhan, if you don't accept me. It's fine with me. I know I don't deserve someone like you."

"No. That's not what I meant.."

"I'm sorry I said that."

"You don't have to be sorry. I'm supposed to be sorry. Because I caused you this way. My actions caused you to be flattered and feelings grew. I'm sorry."

"Please, Luhan. Don't say that! It's my own willing!"

"Enough." Luhan said and ran out.

Kris stared after him until the door slammed shut. He slid down the wall and sat one leg propped up against his body. He sighed.