Permanent Substitute [SHINHWA]

Vacant Room

I noticed him wiping a fountain of sweat from his forehead running down on his sharp nose bridge. His smiling eyes make me want to think that he is joking but his handsome face is being sincere in general. He pulled his handkerchief from the back of his denim pants' pocket and wiped his face some more.

"I'll return it to you after using it." He said.

It's not that I am selfish but Oppa gave this to me. I tried to think twice. I handed it to his open palm. Upon reaching it, he dropped his handkerchief on the floor. I tried to pick it up in a flash to avoid a complicated matter but something made me stop in the middle of my action.

KAHEL, my name is embroidered on it.

What a coincidence I thought to myself and grabbed it before it gets muddy. It's damp with sweat in a way.

"Here's your handkerchief, Kahel." I said while I awkwardly pronounced my name. This is the first time that I've met someone with the same title like mine.

He laughed as he gets it from me. He returned it right where he kept it before.

"No, my name is not Kahel. It's Junjin." And he gave me a very charming smile.

He started to use the fan for both of us. I don't know how he managed to produce wind from it but I am highly satisfied about it. Even if I am curious about his handkerchief, I am not going to ask.

He is doing a good job. I can feel the change of temperature progressing with the amount of energy that he is using. He will look at me from time to time and I will pretend that I did not see him from my peripheral vision. I think he is planning to start a conversation but I am not cooperating. What will I say?

"You're Kahel right?" he suddenly burst the bubble. WHAT THE –

I looked at him again and I can see him shutting his lips tightly forcing himself not to laugh. I glared at him and looked forward again stiffly.

"Hey, don't get annoyed! HAHAHA!" he poked me with the fan.

Who on earth is this person?!

"Who on earth am I? I think you are asking yourself that now. I am your escort today my lady. Ace Hyung told me to make sure that you arrive at our dorm safely. So I am picking you up." He said and started to swing the fan again.

I was caught off guard. I don't know what to say but I cannot fall like this. He stealthy accompanied me without me knowing and here I am totally clueless about his presence until he revealed himself. Ace – Oppa you are such a sneaky person. I HATE YOU.

I put my hands in front of my face to cover my overwhelming emotions and Junjin whispered on the top of my head shortly – "Don't do that. They might think I made you cry."

With what he said, I tried to pretend that I am looking for something in my bag and when I grabbed my phone, I randomly checked the time. When I looked at him, I also tried to take a quick glance and nobody is even looking at us. I wanted to hurt him for doing that but I can't.

"We will be on a bus stop soon. Forgive me now. I will explain later." He assured me.

I will not speak to him until we reach that bus stop. This is a punishment for what he did. His handsome face displayed a fascinated look while he continued to stand right next to me. He is not affected with my mood flare. Junjin's stance makes me want to think that he will never leave my side. He is someone who looks like he will run after you if you try to escape. Ace Han – how dare you.

The bus halted. Passengers were given the chance to grab something to eat and the time to use the comfort room. I heard that they are going to find a way too to fix the air-conditioning system. A team of people are already waiting when we arrived with all the tools needed.