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Floor 3 - reject (Hoonsuk)

Nothing in this world is simple, everything needs to be gained through pain, the luckiest ones tend to perish at some point. It's the basic concept of karma.

Hyunsuk considered himself lucky. From finding money in the streets to surviving high school. He was never an attraction, he didn't get bullied, he didn't stand out from his peers.

Normal, he's a normal guy with normal aspirations.

It isn't exactly as bad as it sounds. Hyunsuk was okay with this setup. No one bothered him, he can do whatever he want- it was a good life. So, he continued heading towards that direction, he just went with the flow and tried his best to keep his position as someone who exists, at the same time, doesn't.

Hyunsuk was happy, well at least that's what he forced himself to think. He's okay doing stuff, not aiming towards the top- he just envisions himself as an office worker in the future. It's good, he's doing fine.. but somehow, when he gets home, it feels depressing knowing his life isn't as eventful as the others.

He wasn't actually like this at first, when he was a kid he dreamt about being a singer after seeing idol groups performing on a stage.

Seeing them dance, sing and convey a story through their lyrics, young Hyunsuk wanted to be like them. But now, as a teenager, seeing people greater than him- perhaps his soul got crushed unknowingly. Which made his goal less ambitious. The fiery passion he once had, was extinguished knowing geniuses could easily trample him even if he tries. A sad reality he had to face at the young age of 12.

With nothing in his mind, he stared at the distance while hearing all sorts of noise. Strangely enough, he felt at ease. Sometimes he joins in with the people, but he spends most of his time on his notepad writing his thoughts.

Though he gave up on his dreams, he can't seal his itch to write lyrics for a made-up beat he hums.

The day is already finished.

Hyunsuk was left alone in their classroom. He was assigned to clean up today. Though he wasn't supposed to take long, he got stuck doing all the chores, but he didn't mind. In fact Hyunsuk liked this peace, the ambiance.

With the sun setting on the horizon, the breeze hitting his skin whenever he goes near the open windows, it feels refreshing, Hyunsuk can't help but close his eyes and smile. The sunlight wasn't as brutal on this side of the establishment, the amount of sunlight wasn't as blinding but instead it decorated the room to have a nostalgic effect.

It was perfect.

But then, on this peaceful day, Hyunsuk suddenly heard a voice. The voice was sweet, serene yet loud. It matches the exact vibe Hyunsuk had in his mind.

He didn't want to lose it. So, he ran like a madman and searched all the rooms, then found him.

"Oh?"

Hyunsuk was panting like crazy.

"Hi" he said, trying to catch his breath.

The stranger rose his brows and then guided Hyunsuk to a seat "Do you need water?" His talking voice isn't as calming as his singing voice. Hyunsuk couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm Choi Hyunsuk, class 7-2" the guy furrowed his eyebrows and tilted his head "I know" Hyunsuk shot a confused look "What do mean?" Still out of breath

"We're in the same class, I'm Park Jihoon"

Park Jihoon

Now Hyunsuk knows him.

This guy is also appointed on cleaning duty today yet he didn't attend. Reason? Unknown, no one dares to question cause if you're Park Jihoon famous, why would you? Everyone knows him by his name, rumors say he has power to kick a teacher out. It sounds overly exaggerated, not to mention, this is the same dude sitting 3 rows behind Hyunsuk's chair. If he could sit quietly behind his back, how is he ever capable of those things? Usually people behind him do some weird shit to annoy him and call it 'teasing'. However, ever since Jihoon took the unspoken 'crown', Aside from the usual knuckleheads, no one has heard anything from Jihoon except sweet nothings.

Guys assumed it was a facade to throw them off. They theorized Jihoon could be a viper waiting for his chance to attack. Girls are just smitten by him. The rumors made Jihoon a scary opponent but charming in the eyes of women.

Anyways, although Hyunsuk knows his name, to know his face? It's just the 2nd week of the school year. Besides, Hyunsuk wouldn't have the guts to face him. But yeah, fate has other plans for him.

"Hyunsuk..." repeating Hyunsuk's name as if he knows him, it's only annoying to say the least. Hyunsuk iswell aware Jihoon is just pretending he knows him.

Snapping his fingers, Jihoon pointed at Hyunsuk and had an unsettling smile "Right! We're on cleaning duty together, yeah?"

"Yes" Jihoon's eyes brighten. It made Hyunsuk predict his next move. Here comes the part where he'll ask a 'favor'

"I thought you were gonna bail on me, I got a bit busy upstairs" followed by an awkward chuckle "That's good I won't have to clean the whole classroom by myself" What does he mean by that?

Is he nuts?

Jihoon is the king of their room yet somehow... he assumed he'll clean the room, by himself? How does that make sense.

Hyunsuk was speechless

"Oh, what are you doing here by the way? If you're here about the noise, I'm sorry, I just get into these moments and you know- it's hard to control and it comes over me, next thing I know I'll sing my heart out and release"

Wow, he's talkative.

Without the rumors and his reputation, this guy kinda sounds like a dork.

"No worries?" Hyunsuk isn't sure how to react. Surely this isn't the guy everyone is scared of for the past two weeks.

"Good! I was a tiny bit-" his voice became high pitched "worried that you got annoyed with the singing and all, good you weren't!" Holy shit, Hyunsuk must be dreaming right now.

"You are Park Jihoon, right?" Somehow Hyunsuk couldn't believe him even though he claimed to be the Park Jihoon.

"Yeah"

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The same Park Jihoon in the rumors became his friend the very next day (Let's put it that way, even though all Jihoon did was follow Hyunsuk like a lost puppy)

Wow, talk about judging a book by it's cover. Hyunsuk should refrain from doing that from now on.

has an angelic voice. Just what else did the gods give this guy?

While Hyunsuk was starstruck by Jihoon, Jihoon pursed his lips into a thin line and awkwardly waited for Hyunsuk to speak. He doesn't know why Hyunsuk looks like he's processing things but yeah- they are on cleaning duty together for the rest of the year. Better get on his good side than his bad side, is what Jihoon had in his mind.

"So,