Not Anymore • Meanie

Chapter 14

"Seokmin hyung, we have to go now. We have a Science project, remember?" Chan nudged the latter, who nodded in realisation.

"We'll see you guys later!" Both of them males excused themselves before walking off with their bags. Usually, the atmosphere will be cheerful but today.. It's just different.

Seokmin was deep into his thoughts about Wonwoo and Seungcheol while Chan was thinking whether he should perform on the Pepero Day. Today is September 4th.. Peporo Day is on November 11th. Ah! Jihoon hyung's birthday is coming soon too!!!

"Seokmin hyung?" Chan broke the quiet atmosphere (?).

"Yeah?"

"This is the first time you're so quiet... A penny for your thoughts?" Seokmin looked at Chan who was smiling softly and so he return the smile before sighing.

"There's this sunbae who likes masking his feelings from everyone. He has been in pain for two years because of a certain someone-"

"Seungcheol hyung.. Wonwoo hyung.. What happened to them?"

Seokmin stopped on his tracks, causing Chan to stop walking too. The younger male faced the other with a frown.

"I noticed Seungcheol hyung's expression whenever any of us in the Anime club mention Wonwoo hyung, it was always full of anger, sadness and... Regret."

"I don't know what happened last time but Seungcheol hyung really.. He really needs to let it all out before the wall comes upon him. I've experience it before," Chan gave the older male a glance before walking off, leaving Seokmin there to think.

What wall? Experience it?

Then, he recited back the last few sentences Chan had told him.

"He might not be able to overcome it and soon, he'll hit rock bottom. It's painful, I suggest you help him or else.. Seungcheol hyung will just.. Be gone."

Gone? What are you talking about, Chan?!

"I have to go for my class now with Minghao. It's nice to meet you all!" Seungcheol smiled as he picked up his bag from his chair. Minghao stood up with the help of Junhui, who was seated beside him, and grabbed his bag, slung it over his left shoulder.

"Seungcheol hyung, you can go first. I will help Minghao to his class."

Seungcheol walked with his hands in his pockets. He was frowning, too deep into his thoughts that he didn't realise someone calling out for him. A shook on his shoulder brought him back to reality and so he turned around.

"Jihoon?"

"You.. Wallet... You dropped it..." Jihoon panted in between his words as he handed over the said item to the owner.

"Thank you..." The taller male gave a gentle smile to the other who was perspiring.

"Are you okay, though? I noticed the sad look on your face just now.." Jihoon frowned adorably, making Seungcheol laugh.

Is he crazy or something?

"I'm okay! Don't worry. You should go back to Soonyoung soon, he'll kick my ass if you spend your time longer with me!"

Jihoon rolled his eyes before bidding goodbye. Then, he ran back to the cafeteria with his short legs (( I can't help it XD )).