Yesterday's Devil

Chapter 8

Kyungsoo

That night I couldn't sleep. Everytime I closed my eyes, I was afraid to have a nightmare again. Why didn't my head understood I wanted to move on?

I rubbed my eyes and moved to lay on my right side. Since I left the curtains open I could watch the big tree from the neighbors rock back and forth. It calmed me in a way, and after some time I fell asleep without noticing. It was a dreamless sleep and I woke up a bit less scared.

I jumped out of bed and made breakfast for Baekhyun too. I ate alone since it was early and he was still sleeping upstairs, but I liked it this way. At least for today.

After I was finished I grabbed my jacket and was about to head out of the door when a sleepy Baekhyun walked down the stairs. "You going?" He asked in his morning voice.

"Yes, I made you breakfast." I zipped my jacket close and opened the door. "See you later Baek."

"Wait!" He suddenly seemed to remember something and walked over to me. "Don't come home, I'll be there after you're done so we can shop for a phone."

"A phone?" I asked, raising my eyebrows. "I don't want you to spend more money on me."

"I want to buy you one," he protested. "Besides, I wanna be able to call you."

"Can't you wait until I have some money of my own?" I tried again.

"No, I don't mind spending money on you." He hugged me tightly, "I'll see you after work."

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I looked up and noticed Jongin was staring at me, but as soon as my eyes met his he didn't look away. Strange.
Just as I was about to snap at him I realised he wasn't necessarily staring at me. He was staring into the distance, I was just accidentally in the way.

I walked up to him and waved a hand in front of his face, making him blink in surprise. "Huh? What?" He looked at me in confusion.

"I was worried your brain left your head," I joked and picked up a box of books that was standing on the counter beside of him.

"Very funny," he said, but there wasn't annoyance in his voice. "I was just in thoughts."

I placed the box on a stool and started putting them in the right spot. "I know." I mumbled.

A couple of years ago, Jongin would be the type of guy I'd run after. Trying to get him into bed and then leave him before he woke up. That was my idea of fun.
I quickly shook the thought out of my head and turned my face to watch him. He was handsome for sure, but I don't think he really knew it. Or maybe he didn't act like a brat.
He was just quietly reading a book and here I was thinking about my past like some asshole.

The bell above the door rang, announcing a new customer. We both turned our heads to see the girls who'd just entered the shop. They were talking in excited, but soft voices.

I glanced at Jongin, who was looking at them. His hair was messy, but in a style it could both be from a lack of caring or purposely the I-just-came-out-of-bed-look. I faced the books in front of me again, before he could catch me staring.

"Can I help you?" I heard his voice asking.

"We are looking for some books about the human body," one of the girls answered. "For school," another one added.

"Over here," I spoke and walked out of the school section to let them search in peace. They stared at me for a moment before finally moving.

"Almost closing time," Jongin said as he turned a page. "Are you gonna do something nice?"

I could tell he was trying to have a simple conversation with me. I walked over to him and leaned against the counter. "Just buying some things. You?"

"I got nothing to do," he lifted his head and smiled at me.

My heart skipped a beat and I had to look away. Gosh, what was he doing to me?

The bell rang again and this time Baekhyun ran inside. Yes, ran. "Kyungsoo-ah!"

"What?" I asked a bit annoyed by his hyper behavior.

"Are you finished?" Baekhyun's eyes drifted to Jongin and he smiled brightly at the younger one. "Why don't you come with us?"

"Me?" Jongin asked surprised.

"Yeah you, or are you busy?" Baekhyun pursed his lips and placed one hand on his hip. "And otherwise Kyungsoo will be third wheeling Chanyeol and I."

Jongin laughed as I hit Baekhyun's arm hard, making him wince in pain.

"Okay, I'll come with you guys."

"Nice!" Baekhyun shrieked in excitement.