The enemy in the mirror | Stray Kids School AU

Cinderella and the five pirates?

-JISUNG, WAKE UP! Oh- You're awake, Ryujin stared in shock.

-I couldn't sleep. I'll skip school today, he tossed and turned in his bed.

-Well, it's kind of late for that. Your friend is downstairs.

-Friend? Jisung got up confused.

He walked down the stairs with his blanket covering his body and found the black haired boy from the day before sitting awkwardly on the couch.

-You! What are you doing here?

-Morning, Jisung! Chan waved with a warm smile. You promised that today we'll get to work, so here I am.

-How did you know where I live?

-The amulet. It belonged to me so I am linked to it. The other former owners can find you as well.

-Yeah... We'll have to postpone the mission since I don't feel good today, he backed off from the crazy guy and faked a cough.

-Just leave the house, damn it! Ryujin pushed him. I have plans to invite the girls over tonight, so find somewhere else to sleep. I already asked mom, so you can't say a thing.

-He can sleep at my place, Chan shrugged.

-Sweet! Ryujin gave Chan an okay.

-What? No! Hold on, I barely know the guy! As long as I'm concerned I could get kidnapped.

-I don't care if he takes you to the animal shelter. Just don't be here tonight, she replied before walking away.

Jisung's head fell in front in surrender.

-You won't leave me alone until I try to fix them, will you?

-No, Chan answered.

-Fine. Wait here until I change.

Jisung ran upstairs and threw a striped t-shirt, a pair of sweats and the leather jacket he had to return to Hyunjin. He threw his backpack on his right shoulder and dragged Chan out of the house.

-What do I have to do? Jisung paced angrily towards the school.

-First you must find what insecurity each one has and then try to fix it.

-And who fixes me? Jisung mumbled annoyed. And how would I know what insecurity they have?

-You would know. I'm assuming you already have a couple of ideas. Just think throughly.

-Why are you helping me? Jisung stopped walking and made Chan turn to face him.

The older lingered a bit on his answer before finally letting the bomb drop.

-Because I was in your place. I made a wish and that bloody amulet hung around my neck. The only difference is that I was all alone and scared. That's why I want to help you fix it.

-What was your wish?

-I'll tell you when you're ready, Chan plastered a weak smile and ruffled Jisung's hair.

-That's such a lame excuse, Jisung pouted like a kid.

Since Jisung was already late, he didn't even bother going to the morning lectures.

He entered the cafeteria and scanned the place for Hyunjin. He spotted a figure in the corner eating alone, with a red hoodie covering his face. He felt like he was watching his reflection in the mirror. Such a sad image.

Jisung sat down and immediately saw how Hyunjin's face lit up.

-Jisung!

-Hi... the corners of his mouth curled up slowly in a polite smile. I brought your jacket back.