[haobin] - My Annoying Future Boyfriend

Chapter 3

Hanbin came back to the lunchroom and sat back with his friends. Gunwook hit him. "I told you to be quick. What were you doing?" He asked. Hanbin had to make up a lie.

"The janitor was in there and told me to wait. So that's why."

They believed him and Hanbin was glad. He wanted to keep Zhanghao's word.

Gyuvin looked around and leaned closer to his friends. "Hey. Did you guys here about Zhanghao's dad?"

Taerae shook his head. "No. Is a Mafia leader or something?" He said obviously joking.

"That's a while guess, but no. Apparently he's been gambling his families money. Signing contracts and stuff. I mean..I get that I don't like Zhanghao, but this family business is messed up."

Hanbin got a little angry. "How do you know if that's true? You guys aren't gonna believe these rumors, right?"

Gyuvin looked away. "Well, did you see how he looked when he came to class? He looked like he was on the verge of crying. How can I not-"

They heard a pencil snap. It was Hanbin. I got angry because he couldn't believe his friends were believing in rumors like this.

"Hanbin.." Taerae said softly.

The bell rang and Hanbin stood up. "I'm heading to class."

Gunwook hit Gyuvin on the arm. "Why did you keep going?!"

Taerae exhaled. He had this gut feeling that Hanbin and Zhanghao had some sort of relationship.

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It was the end of the day and Hanbin was walking home. He walked to a nearby convenient store. He got a cup of Ramen to eat since he didn't eat lunch.

As he was eating, someone sat next to him. He looked to see who it was. It was Zhanghao.

"Eating alone I see."

Hanbin crossed his arms. "Not anymore. You're here." He said smiling a bit. Zhanghao chuckled. "Do you do this often?"

"Do what?"

"Eat Ramen alone at convenient stores. Don't you have friends?"

Hanbin stopped chewing. He sighed. "I think they think I'm upset at them." Zhanghao tilted his head. "Why?"

Hanbin looked at him. He nervous rather or not he should tell him. He decided to anyways.

"There's a rumor goin around at school about your dad being a gambler and signing contracts."

Zhanghao eyes widened. "Gambler? Signing contracts? How did they know?"

"Yeah- wait, what?"

He was so confused. Were the rumors rumors true?

"Are you telling me the rumors are true?"

Zhanghao nodded. "Yes, but how did they found out?"

Hanbin scoffed. "So you're telling me your dad is gambling money from you, your mom, and your sister?"

It was silent for a bit, but Zhanghao broke it. "Yeah. We can't do anything about it. My mom tried."

Zhanghao's family has been going through some rough times because of the dad. He spends the money carelessly and sometimes loses it all. But that doesn't stop him from doing it again.

Their conversation was interrupted by a phone ringing. Hanbin grabbed his phone and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Yah! Where are you?! Did you forget you had to give your dad the paper?? He's getting yelled at like crazy!"

"Oh my- right! I'll be there right away!"