A blast from the past(Hyunlix)

chapter 25

HYUNJIN

"Daddy make it fast please" I dragged Daddy to the bathroom feeling excited for our meet up with Minho after school. Daddy took his time as usual to prepare himself since he was going to work. It had been a very eventful weekend and all I wanted was some peace and quiet.

After getting done, daddy dressed in his black suit and fixed his hair as we prepared to go. Daddy then packed my school bag making sure to include my books, home-made lunch and some cash for buying whatever I need." Did you eat your breakfast?" Daddy asked in a gentle voice and I nodded quickly eager to get on the road.

"Hwang Hyunjin" he said sternly pointing at the seat before him and I nodded before sitting down, not needing him to explain any further what he wanted. He then took off his coat and unbuttoned his first button of his white shirt making me swallow thickly wondering what was next.

Daddy's veiny hand flew to his neck and undid his tie before taking off his watch and placing it on top of the dining table and walking over to me. I felt my heart beating not only in my ears but even my heels and I fiddled with my fingers not daring to say a word.

He rolled his sleeves a bit, his outfit a bit casual but still looking every inch the serious businessman he was. Daddy reached for a bib and placed it over my white hoodie making me sigh in relief and let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. My sweet man made me some cereal and fed me wiping my mouth every now and then.

"Are you fine now?" Daddy asked softly, stroking my hair, his gesture a stark contrast to his stoic face. "Yes thank you" I nodded softly playing with the hem of my soft oversized hoodie that he'd bought me the previous day when Changbin hyung decided to act like a female dog in heat.

Daddy smiled softly standing up and putting the plate on the sink after gently ruffling my hair. I took my bag rushing outside and daddy joined me, finding me already seated and buckled up like a good boy. He snorted at my excitement and shook his head in mock disbelief before driving.

In a matter of fifteen minutes I had already arrived at school and there she was. Sakura. The damned girl had to show up today when I was happy for my meet-up with Minho after school. I passed a fake smile hurrying past her and she opened her mouth and closed it as though she wanted to say something.

Entering the class I saw Minho's eyes darting between his phone and the door. He smiled and waved excitedly to me as I entered the class and I ran to him unable to keep my happiness to myself. Before I could process anything I tripped over my shoelace and I fell face first. The world spinned around for a good few seconds.

By the time I regained my senses the whole class was laughing at me and tears automatically welled in my eyes making me look like the fool I was. The heat of embarrassment from my cheeks descended down my neck. I felt Minho's soft hand helping me up muttering hushed apologies and he picked my bag ignoring the stares and laughter from our classmates.

The water dropped from my bag and I could instantly tell that my books were soaked with water from my water bottle that I assumed was broken. The feelings were overwhelming and I just needed my daddy at that time and my stuffies. I tried to keep my tears from falling but they betrayed me and the waterworks started.

My white hoodie was stained with blood from my elbows not forgetting the dirt from the floor. The metallic taste mixed with the salty tears in my mouth got intense and I brought out my tongue sweeping it across my lower lip only to find a busted little lip and suddenly the pain increased as the wound stung.

Minho draped his hand on my shoulder leading me outside and some mean guy decided to stand in front of us laughing directly in my face. My confidence and headspace wavered and all I could do was look down and cry like a pathetic little baby I was.

“I would appreciate it if you got out of our way please” Minho said, his voice sounding less confident for his sentence. The mean guy just laughed even more and stared right at Minho before speaking in a mocking tone. “No. What're you gonna do about it shortie?”

Minho suddenly delivered a kick to the guy's jugular knocking him out in one second and I felt myself getting slightly scared of him. The other little took me to the bathrooms where he tried by all means to clean my wounds as I called my daddy bawling my eyes out feeling myself about to regress.

I hung up the phone as a messenger came and called us to the dean's office and we reluctantly went there. Minho entered without knocking and I followed suit not having the courage to lead the way. Our dean Mr. Bang asked Minho to apologise to the mean guy so he wouldn't be blamed for the assault.

Minho being the stubborn mule he was refused and we were given two weeks suspension as a reward. It honestly looked more like a reward instead of a punishment. As soon as we came out of the dean's office I found daddy waiting for me at the parking lot and I ran to him forgetting the very reason why I was in that predicament.

"It's okay little one. Let it all out, daddy's here" Daddy said softly wiping my tearstear with his thumb and hugging me softly. I sobbed softly, clinging to his white shirt probably making it dirty with my bleeding lip and tears but I didn't care about that. His presence and calming scent was all that mattered.

After a few minutes my tears stopped leaving me only with hiccups and an aching head. Minho, who was behind me all this while, handedwhile handed me my bag and looked at me sympathetically, giving me a little smile." Don't pay attention to what happened today. Daddy always says people don't care, by the time we get back everyone would've forgotten what happened today" he said softly and I nodded.

"Daddy this is Minho, Minho this is my daddy" I introduced the two guys to one another." Nice to meet you Minho. Thank you for taking care of Hyunjin in my absence" Daddy said with a soft smile as he shook Minho's hand and Minho waved his hand dismissively." It's not a big deal".

"See you next time Hyunjin" Minho said as he turned on his heel and I nodded before hopping into the car without even waiting for daddy to open the door for me. Daddy got in the car and drove away holding my hand softly in his hand and telling me how much of a good boy I was by calling him. His deep voice soothed my weary emotions and lulled me into a peaceful sleep.

To be continued