THAWING FIRE • VHOPE

C23 - That's my good boy

C23 - That's my good boy

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After all my classes, I walk my way to the park to freshen a little. I can't feel my legs anymore after I ran from building A to building C because my Psychology teacher forgot to bring her lesson plan. I was the one she chose to fetch it back so now I look beaten.

Looking at the pretty flowers nearby that made the school park glow and be more attractive to the eyes, I smile to myself and feel the cool breeze touch my face, hear its chilly whispers into my ear.

"Hi."

I look away from the view and turn to a certain black-haired boy.

"Oh, hey, Yoongi," I say and smile at him. He seems surprised. "Don't stand there. Come sit." I pat the space beside me.

He has his hands in his pockets, standing just a meter from me. He runs a hand through his hair and chuckles a bit, making his way to me, keeping himself from smiling too wide.

He slumps beside me and turns to me with a wide grin, gums shining under the sun.

"Wow," I say and laugh. "You look so happy."

"That's because you're around," he immediately replies and I have to laugh at that. "It's true. You make my day brighter."

I look at him funny, like he just said that the moon was green.

"Really," I say and look ahead, rolling my eyes, taking interest of the flowers again. "Look at those flowers. Aren't they pretty?"

"Not as pretty as you, though."

I snort, still looking at the flowers.

"You must be kidding me."

I suddenly feel him move closer to me and I feel his cold hand on my thigh. So I glance at him and he's not smiling anymore.

He has a serious expression on his face and his lips are pursed into a thin line.

"It's true," he says in a low yet soft voice that almost has me sleeping. "Your beauty just outshines everything."

I back a little because his face is so close to mine now.

What is he saying just now?

I try to give him a smile, not quite understanding him and what he is up to.

"That's weird, Yoongi," I say and try to let out a chuckle, just to break the ice, regretting afterwards because I sounded like I was being choked.

"I..." he trails off and his fingers trace circles on my thigh. It sent me shivers so I push his hand off and giggle when he frowns.

"Sorry. It tickles," I apologize and give him a sheepish grin.

He squints his eyes at me for a second then sighs.

"Just... get away from Hoseok," he suddenly says and puts his hand on my shoulder, squeezing it for a second.

I look at him in disbelief.

Now why is he saying this?

Why is he talking about his cousin like that?

"Why?" I ask him.

He looks at me in the eyes and I see that his eyes are quite mad.

"He's dangerous," he answers, trying to hide his gritting teeth. "Promise me. If you see him, get away."

I avert my eyes from him.

Why is everyone saying that Hoseok is like that?

They don't understand him.