Shelter

Chapter 8

After spending a lazy Sunday, the kids went back to their school on Monday. It was a peaceful week so far, But after 2 days, Changsub got a call from Sungjae's school, he was asked to come and meet the principal. Changsub wondered why, was it because he missed a few of the meetings previously? Did Sungjae do anything? But he talked to him last night and he didn't mention anything. He informed, that he would reach in 40-50 minutes max.

In the school----

Sungjae and the other guy were summoned to the principal's office

They were both informed by his assistant that their parents were called and asked to come to school. Then they were told to wait outside the principal's office before any of their parents arrived .. They were not allowed to attend any classes today.

They kept on waiting and it was break time already.

Ilhoon came to see Sungjae during break time and sat by his side.

Sungjae was dead worried. Not just now .. from the last night itself when the fight was over and he was taken to the medical room .. he came to his senses then. He lost his cool and that led to a huge fistfight and his face was bruised now. The lower lip was cut .. a huge punch mark on his cheek and eyebrow was also slit. And the knee... he fell on his knee and it was bleeding badly now.

The doctor did the dressing and gave some painkillers .. he said it was okay for now .. but tomorrow the punch would turn green or swell. He took the painkillers that night so he was able to sleep just fine the night before. But the morning has been too painful for him.

But that wasn't the reason why he is worried now. It was about facing his brother. He knew how Changsub would react ... He was already beaten pretty badly last night and he was so worried that he was gonna get beaten again. He was just praying that Changsub wouldn't slap him in school in front of everyone .. especially In Front of that guy..he wouldn't be able to stand that.

He was not able to stay still; he was fidgeting in his seat.

Ilhoon was trying to calm him down "Calm down dude.. Don't worry much .. You can't stop what's gonna happen ..but I'm pretty sure he won't say anything to you in school .. and it's not like he would not listen to you at all... You can explain to him what happened last night and what caused the fight .. I'm sure he will listen to you"

Sungjae who was pacing in front of Ilhoon, stopped and said "No Ilhoon hyung, you don't understand .. you have only seen his chill side till now that's why you are saying that .. You have never seen him get angry.. I can't look him in the eye and talk ..I just can't.. his stare is deathly when he is angry and I'm sure if I open my mouth he will kill me."

They both didn't notice that Changsub had already arrived by this time. When he turned the corner to reach the office, Sungjae's back was facing him and he heard just the last part of their conversation "Who would kill you and why??" he asked in a casual tone

Shit

Sungjae froze. He wasn't expecting him to come so soon. He didn't know what to do, his brain stopped functioning. He could hear Changsub approaching from behind but was too shocked to do anything. Ilhoon was watching him with a surprised gaze with his mouth slightly open. It was his first time seeing Sungjae panic so much. Even last night he was very bold to fight a senior but now he was just a totally different person.

Changsub came closer to them and placed a hand on Sungjae's shoulder " Sungjae what happened?"

Sungjae just turned around with tears already filling his eyes at the touch. He wasn't sure whether that was because of the fear or relief that Changsub was with him now. From last night he was in pain and wanted someone to take care of him. And now after hearing his soothing voice, he felt assured and he couldn't control his tears.