Angel Or Devil? | Han Jisung Centric

[ch.52] don't take someone for granted

Jiyeong sobbed in J.One's arms. He doesn't care that Stray Kids stare at them. He doesn't mind J. One nagging him because he failed his exam and needs to repeat that paper. When Hwall teased him, he didn't listen either. Jiyeong's main priority right now is to have the opportunity to hug his hyung again. He knows that J.One's presence this time is different from before.

"Stop crying, or I will throw you through that window." The older person broke the hug before wiping the tears of the younger one.

"I hate you!" Jiyeong still dared to reply.  But at the same time, he didn't dare to imagine what his fate would be if J.One threw him through that window because he knew they were now on the 13th floor.

"I hate myself too." J.One replied simply before turning to Stray Kids. Their faces were clearly full of questions. 

In the meanwhile, Jiyeong returned to the older person's arms. J.One patted his hair while glancing at Yeongsu, who had just finished her phone conversation.

"This room will be used in half an hour. So I want all of you to take advantage of this opportunity to finish all your unfinished business. If you fail to finish it today, I will ensure that no one can meet with Jisungie."

The cafe and meeting room share the same floor. To avoid attracting attention from customers at the cafe or hospital staff, Yeongsu invited them into the meeting room. J.One and Jiyeong are the only ones who stand, as Stray Kids have already taken their place.

It seems like the seven of them are prepared to face J. One.

"Don't you dare.."J.One warned Yeongsu. 

"Do you think I didn't dare? Jisung is the one who trusts me more than all of you. Do you want to know the reason? Because you all have disappointed him and don't ever forget that you once left him, Ji."

That statement made J. One grimace.

Yeongsu looks up at Hwall and Yoshi who are reclining against the glass window. Yoshi was the only one to not do what Yeongsu had to say. Yoshi and Jisung have resolved their misunderstanding. Both of them already know each other's background, including their jobs.

"Hwall, you left Jisung, just like Ji did. When you returned, Jisung welcomed you as if you had never left him. Do you know how hurt Jisung was when two of his favorite people left him behind just like that? Do you know how much he cried that day?"

Hwall remained silent.  It's hard for him to respond to the girl's words. Jisung (and Yeongsu) are still unaware of Hwall's identity. Hwall mentioned that he has been working in Hong Kong and is currently taking a vacation. Hwall said that his boss gave him a long holiday because he hadn't had one in a while.

But Hwall's return here is actually to manage some things related to his job as a mafia member.  Certain missions require his assistance from J.One.

"Meanwhile, the seven of you are still suspicious of Jisung, even though he has insisted several times that he is not J. One. You all expressed your liking for him, but you still don't trust him. If I were him, I would already move on from all of you." The fact is that the girl's words cannot be criticized by any of them.

Stray Kids, Hwall, and J.One may have trustworthiness when it comes to fighting, guns, or important missions, but they lack trustworthiness when it comes to emotions.

For example, Chan holds a grudge that is uncertain. It is important for a member who is loyal to their leader to follow all instructions, even if it means sacrificing their own feelings.

J.One ran away from home to escape from his dad's victim without thinking about Jisung's feelings for being left behind. 

Hwall has yet to reveal his true identity, even to his childhood friend who is very nice to him.

And without them realizing that their actions had an effect on someone named Han Jisung. 

"Don't take someone for granted just because you know every time you push them away, they'll come back. Because one day, they won't." Yeongsu pressed ahead and left all of them. 

Her hope is that they can use their brains effectively this time.

(tbc)