Stray Kids | i hate to admit

Alien | 1 | Jisung

Jisung stood next to his parents, in the same spot as 2 years ago, with a backpack slung over his shoulder. But this time, it was his turn. They gushed over him just the same as they did with Hyunjin 2 years back, saying how much they'll miss him. He merely nodded obediently as they told him to listen to his big brother, make safe choices, eat well and study hard.

But internally Jisung was a mess of emotions, both nervous and excited for this new chapter of his life, full of freedom and adventure.

Although if he was completely honest, this wasn't the ideal situation. Living with Hyunjin again would be a total nightmare and he knew it.

If only I could room with Felix.

But it made sense. Why would their parents pay for a dorm for him and Felix and also an apartment for Hyunjin and Minho.

Sigh.

Freaking Minho hyung.

Living with Hyunjin meant being his slave again. And what's worse, he came with his evil twin from another mother, Minho. So Jisung knew he would be a slave to two masters, just the same as his childhood.

Maybe they'll be too embarrassed to be seen with a freshman and will leave me alone.

Hyunjin pulled Jisung towards him, cutting off his thoughts and worries.

"Alright guys, I got him," Hyunjin told their parents. "You have a long drive back home. And I have to study."

"Okay okay," they both agreed and reluctantly let Jisung go, hugging him one more time.

Jisung looked down, sad to say bye to his parents despite being excited to start his new journey. He took out his duffle bag and a suitcase from the trunk and set them down beside the car. He gave one final hug to his mom, tears filling in his eyes when it finally hit him that he wouldn't see them everyday anymore.

He waved and wiped his eyes as his parents drove away.

"Come on, let's go to the apartment," Hyunjin told him, phone in his hand while Jisung struggled to carry all his belongings by himself.

Jisung sighed. Living with his worst nightmare. Great.

Minho observed the two brothers from a safe distance, leaning against the same tree as 2 years ago and finally emerged with a smirk when the parents drove off.

And Jisung watched his other worst nightmare walk up toward him, sending him back 2 years.

"Hey, little twerp," Minho greeted, putting Jisung in a headlock.

"Ugh jerk, stop it," Jisung protested while Hyunjin merely laughed. "I literally just got here."

"Yeah, so? You don't like my greeting?" Minho asked jokingly.

"Why would anyone like a headlock as a greeting?" Jisung replied, annoyed, straightening out his clothes as soon as he was released.

Jisung was in the midst of readjusting all his bags since they were nearly falling when the other two boys started walking away from him.

Ugh they're always leaving me behind!

"I was afraid you would start crying again if I hugged you," Minho replied with an evil smile, turning around and walking backwards to face Jisung.

"Ew," Hyunjin interjected, looking up from his phone, "Why would anyone hug this loser?"

Jisung scoffed and rolled his eyes. "Why would I cry? And I'm not a loser!"