[ENGLISH VERSION] SEVENTEEN: Code One | SeokSoo

Chapter 18

Mingyu, Jeonghan, and Dokyeom secured Joshua who was losing control to the empty classroom hallway.

"Joshua, wake up! This is not  Joshua I usually know!" Dokyeom said while shaking Joshua's shoulders.

Over time, Joshua's consciousness returned to normal. His slightly golden and sharp gaze returned to brown and gentle. The innocent Joshua had returned. Dokyeom, Mingyu, and Jeonghan felt relieved.

"Joshua, this is the first time I've seen you this angry at someone. When I was little, Hoshi was usually the one who would confront people who bothered Joshua. But this time it was beyond my expectations." Jeonghan said in surprise.

It could be said that these siblings changed quite drastically, especially when they were at the peak of their anger until the wolf inside them took over their bodies.

"I think the wolf inside Joshua's body is not just likd any ordinary omega wolf. He took over Joshua's body to this extent." Dokyeom said.

"What have I done to Jihyun? Did I kill her?" Joshua said innocently.

"You wanted to kill her, but we immediately pulled you away from her." Mingyu said.

"Yes, I saw you hit her and slap her until her face was bruised, swollen, and covered in blood. Just like what happened to you in the bathroom at that time." Dokyeom said.

"Really? Why would I dare to do that?" Joshua said.

"You got emotional when you saw this post. And when I was about to approach Jihyun, you unexpectedly approached her first and slapped her in front of our friends." Dokyeom said while showing his cellphone.

"This letter... Is it really from the late Jieun?" Joshua said.

"Oh, I just found out that Jieun is the name of your past." Jeonghan said.

"Yes, they were very close since they were little. Until finally, death came to Jieun with the illness she suffered from. That's why Dokyeom can't forget her." Mingyu said quietly.

"I want to ask one more time, is the content of this letter really from the late Jieun?" Joshua said, trying to find out.

"I'm still not sure myself. I just saw this letter yesterday. Jihyun was the one holding the letter and she forbade me to keep the letter." Dokyeom said.

"Maybe that letter is her weapon to attack Joshua. That's why she used another number to attack Joshua." Jeonghan said.

"Can I go?" Joshua said, making the three of them flinch.

"What?! You want to go? Alone?" Dokyeom said.

"I need some time alone right now. Don't come into my room until my mind is getting better, Dokyeom." Joshua said, he was about to go to the dorm.

As long as Jihyun was gone, Dokyeom thought Joshua would be safe while at school right now. So Dokyeom didn't forbid him from going alone.

Dokyeom knew, Joshua was feeling hurt after reading the contents of the letter. Joshua felt that he really had to stay away from Dokyeom right now. Joshua had even caused an unexpected commotion in front of his friends today, it was really embarrassing for him.

"I can't let Joshua leave me just because of this letter. I'm sorry, Jeonghan. I didn't mean it. I failed to protect Joshua." Dokyeom said.

"That's why you haven't marked Joshua when you were dating, huh? Because you're not ready to forget Jieun yet?" Mingyu said.

"You don't need to apologize to me. That bitch is the one who started all of this, she used the late Jieun as her weapon. It seems like you should just leave Joshua alone for a few days. He needs time to calm down from all this." Jeonghan said.

"How about we visit Uncle Dawon? We ask for his clarification regarding the truth of the letter. And we ask him why he didn't give you Jieun's will. How about that?" Mingyu said to Dokyeom.

"That's true. But, is Uncle Dawon's house still the same as before?" Dokyeom said.

"It seems like his house is still same like before. If he wanted to move house, he would have told you first." Mingyu said.

"Hmm... That's okay. How about going there after this?" Dokyeom said.

"The sooner the better." Mingyu said.

"Okay. Oh, yeah. I need you to take care of Joshua for me, okay? He'll definitely want to be with you. And don't tell Joshua that Mingyu and I are going to Uncle Dawon's house." Dokyeom said to Jeonghan.

"With pleasure. I'll stay with Joshua later. You guys be careful on the way, okay?" Jeonghan said.

•••

Currently, Jihyun is being treated by a nurse in the school clinic accompanied by Taehyung. Many plasters are attached to Jihyun's swollen face.

"I didn't know Joshua could be this strong. It's not like he really is." Taehyung said.

"It seemed like he was possessed when he saw the post and slapped me. His slap was also serious, like he really had a grudge against me." Jihyun said.

"That's because you never stop hurting Joshua."

"I meant well so that Joshua would know his place and immediately stay away from Dokyeom for the sake of his past."

"I didn't expect you to go this far. Are you sure you're doing all this for Dokyeom's past? You immediately treated Joshua rudely on his first day at school, was Dokyeom's past a violent person? Was she really furious if another omega took her position?"

"Why is everyone keep asking on me?! I told you, I do this for Jieun's sake! Why are you suspecting me instead? You should be defending and justifying what I've done right now."

"I don't have any grudge against Joshua. I don't even know Dokyeom that well. I just carried out your orders for no apparent reason. That's all. So, my position is neutral."

"Go away if you say that again. I can even do everything myself without your help."

"Oh, really? Then... If everyone in this school knows that we are siblings, don't ever expect if you want an apology or help from me anymore." Taehyung just left Jihyun in a very upset state.

•••

Joshua is now in the dormitory alone. He is sitting in the dormitory cafeteria waiting for his laundry to be rinsed in the washing machine while enjoying instant noodles. What is clear is that there is no one in the dormitory because everyone is busy with activities at school.

Joshua realizes that a situation like this would not have happened if he had not appeared at this school, especially in Dokyeom's life.

The purpose of Joshua being sent to school in here is so that Joshua has new experiences with new friends and to entertain him to forget his very tragic past, when his parents died in front of him.

Joshua himself also did not expect that he could turn into a very scary person if his emotions peaked to the point of losing control.

Joshua's father always taught him to always do good, to be a cheerful and happy person. That's because his father knows that the wolf in Joshua has a nature that is the opposite of the real Joshua. This makes Hoshi always intervene to prevent anyone who wants to disturb Joshua and not let Joshua get angry.

In Joshua's entire life, this is the first time he has caused a commotion with a fight like that, let alone hurting him. For the wolf in Joshua, this is all unfair.

Joshua just wants to enjoy his happiness with Dokyeom because they are married, even though they often look awkward. The wolf in Joshua just doesn't want other people to disturb the happiness that Joshua is feeling after all this time. Joshua's happiness with Dokyeom is Joshua's first happiness after his parents died.

To be continued...
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