Let Me Love You

[9]

The administrators were shocked and furious at the sight of the pictures. The Freedom Wall of the school was barged by comments and reactions from students and parents. They did not expect that such a scandal will rise in their university.

"Student! Teacher! Homosexuals! Augh!"

"They should be punished! The student is not allowed to graduate!"

"Let's not put the student in that kind of situation. It's the teacher who must pay for this! Fire him!"

The board of directors of the university was still in an outrage when the university chancellor and the university president entered the room.

"Take your seats, gentlemen," the university president said, as all of them sat down, "So, what is the main issue of this session?"

"Mr. Jeong Yunho, we plead you understand," began the chairman of the board, "This is a scandalous matter that is currently tarnishing our university's name! Professor Choi San should be sacked immediately!"

"Not only that, Mr. President," added the vice chairman, "The student should not be granted any rights to graduate in our university! Try to understand, Mr. Jeong. A student and teacher? Already a shame! But to add that they are homosexuals! Indecent scum!"

Yunho cleared his throat at the vice chairman's words. The boardroom was completely silent, as the university chancellor stood.

"I am suggesting a solution. I am hoping the board will consider this, as we all know that this is no laughing matter, and that the university is in an embarrassing position."

"What would that be, Dr. Song Mingi?"

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"That's him," said one of the boys at the corner of the gates. The others sniggered as that person screamed out 'Bottom' towards Wooyoung. He did not care, but he rushed inside the school building. The girls were looking at him, then avoided him with murmurs. The usual girls who would ask him on a date, smiled weakly, but avoided him immediately, too.

That's when he felt an arm around him. He was about to push them away, when he heard a familiar voice.

"Don't listen to them," Yeosang said, as he kept Wooyoung close to him, "Jongho is on your right side, so don't worry, we won't let anything happen to you."

Jongho caught up with them, and glared at some onlookers. He then looked at Wooyoung and said, "It's not your fault you fell in love."

Wooyoung looked at them, his eyes red, full of tears.

"Thank you..."

"Now, let's get you to class. You're gonna sit with us."

First period was alright, except for those boys who were homophobic and kept on saying slur words towards him. The professor couldn't do much but to shush them whenever they do. He overheard one of the girls in front saying, "I can't believe I fell for a gay man." Followed by some giggling and sneering.

When the bell rang, Yeosang and Jongho told Wooyoung to wait for everyone to get out before they do.

"Hey, f**got, is your ass available for me?"

One of the boys initiated the insult while the rest joined him. It was a good thing that the professor was still there, and signaled them to go away.

"Mr. Jung, I'm really sorry."

"It's alright, Professor Kim, I'm gonna get used to it."

They were the only ones left inside the classroom. It was a good thing they have a three-hour break, as Yeosang and Jongho started searching who could've posted the picture in the Freedom Wall of the school.