Walking Into Future || Minsung

16 - Intellectual

Every corner of the house was silent, even the humans residing in it and other than the anxious breaths in and out,  the only other sound was the continuous bouncing of a leg that belonged to none other than Lee Minho himself.

They, as in Minho, hyunjin and the Lee couple were huddled on the living room sofa as Hyunjin's fingers pressed quickly on the laptop keyboard.

After unknowingly biting his nails until the screen downloaded, he let out a shout of relief.

" Yayayyyy!! I passed I passed I passed! " Hyunjin celebrated his success by hugging his best friend and shook his body vigorously while doing a mini-dance.

" I'm surprised you did after writing an essay in calculus. " Minho received a stink eye from the taller brunette in response and he teased him further by sticking a tongue out.

" Good job hyunjin. It was worth forcing you both to study after all. " Mrs. Lee chipped in with a proud grin and ruffled Hyunjin's hair who smile in happiness.

" Now check mine! " Minho whined while slapping on the taller's arm to gain his attention.

Once again turning towards the laptop, hyunjin typed a few things in and the screen started loading. This time the nail biters were Minho and the Lee couple as they waited for the result to be out.

" Damn Minho, never thought you to be an intellectual. " Hyunjin commented and it took a second to process what he was seeing on the screen by the said intellectual.

" 98% ... What? " Minho let out in disbelief and even the Lee couple were shocked. No way their son scored 98% being the 1st ranker of his school.

" Hah my bestie is a nerdy! " Hyunjin rejoiced and gave particularly hard pats on Minho's back who was still in shock. How the hell did he score so much?!? Did the examiner correct his own paper or mistakenly of someone else and named the paper his?! Because how the hell!

" I'm soo proud of my son! " Mr. Lee exclaimed after he had processed the shock and ruffled his son's hair while Mrs. Lee engulfed him in a hug as she teared up.

" I always knew you were smart. You just look dumb. " She sniffled on Minho's shoulder who's face immediately turned offended.

" Hey hey hey you know what? This calls for celebration! Let's go out for dinner! " His dad cheered and his mom agreed.

As expected the dinner went well. Maybe a little too well as the Lee family also invited hyunjin's family and together they celebrated the kids success.

That was 2 months ago and now as Minho stood outside the house he grew up in while his mom and dad loaded his things in the trunk of their car, he can't help but think that maybe he should have cherished that family dinner more because he doesn't know when he'll get to live it again.

" Now please don't start crying as if you're moving out of the country, when you're only moving two blocks away from here, and act like you won't get to see us anymore. "

" Way to ruin the mood mom. " He rolled his eyes with a huff. " I was just looking at that broken window from last year that you haven't fixed yet. "
He pointed towards the 2nd floor hallway window which had cracks and a big gaping hole, the size of a football, in the middle of the glass.

" Ah yes. The hole you created when playing football with Hyunjin in the backyard. " His mom hummed as she glanced at the broken window.

" I told Hyunjin to let me be the goalie but he didn't let me because he wanted to help improve my aim even after knowing how bad I'm with balls. " At that Mrs. Lee gave him an amused look.

" I thought a burglar broke in in the middle of the day when you and Hyunjin were away to buy chips together. I mean that's what you said last year when I asked you. " Mrs. Lee shrugged with a knowing look and Minho bit his lip when he realised he exposed himself.

" You know I love you mom right? And I'm gonna miss you so so much but I think it's time we leave? I have to unpack after reaching the apartment too. " He, for good measures, even gave his mother a heartfelt hug.

" Hmm I love you too my son. " Mrs. Lee returned the hug and smirked as she continued. " But be prepared to recieve half of your monthly pay. "

" What?! Why? " Minho immediately leaned back in shock to see his mother smiling at him innocently.

" How else would I repair the window honey? " She gave a pat on Minho's cheek and turned towards her husband.

" Are we ready to leave? "

" Yeah. I'm done let's go? " Mr. Lee replied and Minho truged after his mom with a sulky pout.

" Why's my son pouty? " Mr. Lee questioned with a raised eyebrow.

" Because mom just cut my monthly pay in half. " He whined and Mrs. Lee only shook her head as she walked around the car to take a seat.

" Well I'll be the one transferring the money to your account you know. " His dad gave him a small smirk and Minho chuckled at that.
" Your mom doesn't have to know. "

" Umhmm. I love you dad you know right? "

" Of course, of course. Now come on, let's get to your new home. " Minho excitedly nodded and took a seat at the back seat.

Looking at the house for the last time he let out a sigh. He's surely gonna miss it but not more than his parents.

But in all honesty he was more excited to see his new apartment because his dad, being too happy with his result, decided to book the best apartment for him.

It had a balcony view of a nearby river and the perfect atmosphere due to the numerous trees planted around his apartment building.

He hadn't visited it yet but due to his research online, he could already say he's gonna love his new home.

He just can't wait to adopt a cat as soon as he steps foot inside his house!

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07/Jan/24
I want a house of my own with 2 cats like come on, is it too much to ask?