-At that time, there were two boys at our middle school...
"Seoho and Hoyun."
Those names Hyunjin would never be able to erase from his memory.
-Both of them bullied younger students, took their food, belongings, and even money. There were students who tried to resist, but they quickly stopped when they realized that they were ready to resort to violence if refused
-No one did anything about it? Not even the teachers?
Although IN promised himself not to interrupt the story, he couldn't help but ask these questions.
-Everyone was afraid of them; no one had the courage to speak up. And the teachers probably wouldn't have done anything anyway
-Why?
-One of them was the son of a man who financed a lot in the school, you know, a big fish. Such people are practically untouchable.
And IN couldn't deny it; it saddened him how unjust the world was.
-How did they treat you?
The younger one asked, trying to push the previous thought to the back of his mind.
-Once I found myself in the wrong place at the wrong time and became their target. They harassed me for my money, but unfortunately, I didn't have anything on me at the time. I told them that, but they didn't believe me
At this moment, the older one had to stop, then continued.
-I don't even remember when I got the first blow, and then another... It could have ended really badly...
Hyunjin looked at the younger one, smiling gently.
-If it weren't for Changbin, he saved me
But the memories invoked by these words quickly extinguished the boy's smile.
-They acted tough, but when Changbin hit one of them, their faces fell. Unfortunately, a teacher came at that moment and immediately blamed Changbin for everything
The boy covered his face with his hands.
-And I, stupidly afraid of them, hid the truth. All blame for beating me and the other boy fell on him, and what's worse...
Hwang had to stop again.
-The teachers took advantage of the situation, already tired of complaints from the parents of beaten students; they blamed Changbin for all the offenses of those two... Changbin was suspended, and I remained silent
IN felt sorry for Changbin; over the years, everyone had been afraid of him, spreading fabricated rumors, all because he wanted to help someone.
-And Chan, what did he have to do with it?
Hyunjin looked at Jeongin.
-He saw it and just like me, did nothing
-Why?
-I don't know, but now you know where my behavior comes from. Changbin could tell Felix all this, and I don't want him to think of me as a liar and a coward
Jeongin now silently watched his friend.
-Please, say something...
The older one couldn't bear the silence anymore, but at the same time, he was afraid of what IN thought about what he heard.
I don't know what to say. On the one hand, I understand that you were scared, but on the other... it's really not okay towards Changbin, especially considering what he did for you
-I know, I'm still terribly ashamed to this day, but I can't turn back time...
Hyunjin lowered his gaze, now looking at his shoes.
-You know what? I don't care anymore whether you apologize to Felix or not, but he deserves to have it explained to him.
Finishing his words, IN stood up from the bench.
-If you want us not to consider you a coward... then show us that you're not, and apologize to Changbin... Later
Jeongin, without waiting for Hyunjin's response, walked towards his home, leaving Hwang with a lot to think about.
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Hear Me | Stray Kids (Minsung)
Fanfic****Au High School**** Chan, the school president... Changbin, the school terror... Jisung, the new student... Contrary to appearances, they had nothing in common, but appearances are deceiving. That is... About students who were united by music. ~~...
