19 | Before it's too Late

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When the two walked for a couple of minutes, they were finally in front of Yoonsol's house.

"Here we are, come on inside," Yoonsol spoke while smiling at the shorter, leading him inside the property.

The house seemed no different than the others around the neighbourhood. It's exterior design was simple. Same could be said about the interior side. Nothing really stood out to Sunoo, maybe except the fact that almost every window was either fully or half covered with the same, thick, dark material - the curtains. It dimmed every room by a lot, making it look like it was night from the inside.

Not paying much attention to the poor lighting, Sunoo passed the living room as well as the kitchen as Yoonsol briefly showed him around, most likely to make the other more comfortable.

After walking upstairs, they sat on chairs in presumably Yoonsol's room.

The place also lacked in sources of light, but at least there was a lamp on the desk with it's wire plugged into a socket - meaning it had to be in use somewhat often.

Again, the curtains were of thick material and so long that they laid on the floor, covered with dust.

"Could we move the curtains a bit? It's dark here I don't want to worsen my eyesight while doing maths," Sunoo laughed at the end, trying not to make the sentence sound weird or demanding.

"Um... I guess I can," Yoonsol shrugged and moved the curtains, letting the sunlight in the dim room.

"Thanks."

The red-head then grabbed the books and notebooks he needed and placed them on the desk as he sat on the chair beside it.

"Will you sit closer? I reckon you can't teach me maths while being so far away from me," Yoonsol let out a small laugh, turning around to look at the blond.

"You've got a point," Sunoo joked back, flustered. It just didn't seem right to sit beside him, but that was probably only his brain who told him nonsense.

Sunoo got closer, deciding to start "tutoring" the other since that was what he came for in the first place.

The blond could swear the boy next to him tried to smell him while he was leaning over the book as hex explained a tricky problem to solve.

It sent shivers down Sunoo's spine, thankfully he managed not to stutter in that moment. It weirdened him out, still, he kept telling himself that wasn't a big deal or that it didn't happen at all.

At some point of the blond's teaching, Yoonsol cut in, "I have to use the restroom, I'll be right back, ok?"

"Yeah." The red-head left the room, closing the door after him.

In that moment Sunoo received a message. It was Ni-Ki.

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Hyung

Yes??

Where are you

At friends house
why

What are guys up
to then?

Im helping him
w maths

Do you feel safe
there hyung?

...|

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Sunoo stopped typing, a bit surprised at the sudden question. It felt out of place so how was he supposed to respond to it?

Taking time to think about it, the blond scanned the room he was in.

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Hyung, pls respond

Its important

Im not sure

Why?

Hes nice

He is just weird(?)

Idk how to describe

Does he act in
some way??

Yk what I mean

Maybe?

My brain is telling
me things

Idk

Wdym?

Can you explain
more?

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Sunoo heard footsteps. It must've been Yoonsol coming back.

Before they got louder, Sunoo's head started thumping in one specific area. He hissed from the pain as he took his phone to message Niki.

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My head hurts at
the back

Like badly

And hes coming
back I think

Sunoo you have
to get out of there

Now.

What???

Leave the house

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The blond's heartbeat increased in a split second. He quickly packed his things in his backpack, ready to leave, not further questioning Niki's messages.

"Sunoo, why are you up? What's wrong?" Yoonsol questioned as he entered.

"I have to go, my mum needs me.
It's an emergency," Sunoo lied, knowing it was probably the only way for the other to let him go.

"Really? I thought you'd stay for dinner or something." Yoonsol saddened, though it didn't look very thruthful to Sunoo.

"Sorry for that, maybe another time," Sunoo fake smiled. "I'm in a hurry, can I leave now?"

"Of... of course, you may." The blond undeniably heard Yoonsol cursing under his breath.

"Ok, bye!" Sunoo said in a rush, leaving as fast as his feet let him.

Once he was out of the property, he again got a message.

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Did you leave hyung?

I did

Good

Go home hyung
Ill explain things
tomorrow

Ok

I trust you Riki

I know

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Sunoo glanced at his last sent message.
He didn't know whether he wrote it to confirm it to Niki or rather to himself. Either way, he left the thought and preceeded to walk home.

It wasn't dark yet, just the colours of the surroundings had a grayish tone to them but the weather was cloudy before anyway, so it didn't make a difference for anyone.

Stepping on the never-ending sidewalks Sunoo felt a presence throughout the entire time of his walk. It was bareable, only a little discomforting.

The supposed presence left him though when he Sunoo had only a few metres to walk till arriving at home.

Wanting to get over with the mixed-up day, Sunoo avoided talking with his mother to fasten the midnight routine and finally lay down on his mattress, unwind as well as simply go to sleep.

He fell asleep with a beautiful, almost full moon watching him through the see-through curtains hanged above the window; making the blond peaceful - helping him turn in.
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