A Pure Soul

37.

I think this could be the first time in my school career that I can actually enjoy school, without worrying about my classmates.

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Two weeks later...

POV. Jimin

I was wrong about what I had said on my first day... Even though I had found friends in Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose, I found myself a bit more isolated with everyday that came to pass. Yeongsoo had somehow befriended those boys that had threatened me in the changing room. 

Now as soon as we enter the school Yeongsoo leaves my side and goes to his new friends, this alone wouldn't be that bad, I enjoy to have a little bit of my lost freedom given back to me, but he also started to talk bad about me and he has already called me some really hurtful names. I tried to figure out what I have done to deserve this, but I just couldn't figure it out, as far as I can remember I've never done anything to disrespect him.

I huffed, annoyed, as I made my way through the crowded corridor. Jennie, Lisa, Rose, and Jisoo had told me about their dream of becoming idols. They were under contract with a K-pop agency and today they were excused from school due to their busy schedule. The school allowed students to take a day off for such reasons, as it enhanced the school's reputation when their students become prominent figures in the arts and entertainment industry. This also means that I would stay alone all day long.

I came to a sudden halt, when I run into something hard. "Can't you look, where you are going!" I looked up terrified by the harsh voice. My eyes became even bigger when they locked with the other's eyes, in front of me stood no other than Donghae, he was somewhat of a jock. He was both rich and popular, and he was known for his ruthless behavior towards the other students, he knew he could do it because his father was one of the richest and most influential people in all of Korea.

Before I could even apologize, he seized me by my collar and slammed me against the nearest wall. I winced at the pain caused by the impact, and all I could think about was, "Please not in the face." Fortunately luck was on my side as he chose to deliver a blow to my stomach instead. The punch knocked the wind out of me, and my legs buckled as I sank to the floor, that was also the moment my luck run out. He gave me a single kick to my face as a parting gift, before he walked away with the threat that if I ever cross his way again he would do way worse than this.

As Donghae exits the scene all the students, who had gathered around us to watch what would happen,  started going to their classrooms as well. Some laughed at me, while others pitied me because of my cheek, that bruised and began to swell.

I heaved myself up, made my way to the toilet and as soon as I arrived there I moaned in despair as I saw my reflection in the mirror "Why does it always have to be in the face?" Everywhere else I could just talk my way out of it or hide it from my hyungs... But just how should I hid a bruise like this one in my face, they are not stupid they'll notice it. I soaked a paper towel in cold water and carefully dab my bruises, both in my face as well as on my stomach.

The entire time, my mind raced, trying to think of a possible way to explain the new bruise to my hyungs. However, I couldn't come up with any good ideas, so I decided that I would have the best chance of continuing to go to school, if I am being transparent and honest with them. I left the bathroom, took out my smartphone, swiped through my contacts, and considered who would be the best person to call in this situation.