In Chinese folklore there is what's known as The Red String of Fate, a red string connecting two souls fated for love. Jake however cut his string at eight years old, thinking it was only a burden and not a blessing. He felt hopeless...that is until...
"Only my grandma calls me Jaeyun..." Jake changed the topic.
Is he avoiding the question? Heeseung thought.
Just then the door opened and in walked the man Jake had seen before. "Oh, good you're awake,"
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"Hey Sunghoon, could you do me a favor and interrogate Jaeyun while I take a shower?" Heeseung asked. Sunghoon nodded and Heeseung got up and left. "So Jaeyun...How old are you? What school do you go to? How'd you get hurt? What were you doing in the park?" Jake was overwhelmed with all the questions.
"First of all, call me Jake not Jaeyun. I don't want to tell you the rest because you basically kidnapped me," Jake glared. "Well if it makes you feel any better, I'm Park Sunghoon. I'm sixteen and I go to Dark Moon high school," he held out his hand for Jake to shake. Jake pushed it away. "I'm turning eighteen in a month...I dropped out of school...How I got hurt and why I was in the park is none of your business," Jake scowled.
"Look Jaey- Jake...I know it seems like we aren't trustworthy, but considering you only had a dollar we knew you couldn't afford hospital bills...We are trying to help you. You don't have to tell us anything else if you don't want to, but it would be more helpful, so we know what your situation is," Sunghoon said is a comforting tone. Jake sat silently looking out the window.
"Why are you trying to help me...? Are you hoping I'd repay your kindness by marrying Heeseung? If that's the case I hope you know I want nothing to do with you both after I heal..." Jake said coldly still looking at the sun rising through the window. There was silence. "He's been looking for his soulmate for nine years...I think he's just hoping to be able to stop searching," Sunghoon mumbled.
The door opened and Jake's head turned around. Heeseung walked in, his hair was dripping, he had only a towel around his waist. Jake's eyes widened. He covered his eyes and turned away. "What? Why are you covering your eyes Jaeyun?" Heeseung walked over to Jake. Jake peeked and realized Heeseung was closer and looking confused. Jake backed away flustered "D-don't do anything you pervert! Go away!" Jake hid his face in his hands.
Heeseung laughed and walked away with his change of clothes. "Jake? Are you okay?" Sunghoon asked. Jake looked around the room to make sure Heeseung was gone. He let out a sigh of relief. What is wrong with me...he was just shirtless...why am I acting like this?! Jake thought as he slid down the wall and sat on the floor.
