【Original】The Forgotten Lights

----Chapter 34

*Hansol's POV*

I flicked an awkward expression across the room at Taeil when he and Jungkook sat at our table. The others stopped chattering. I wish he'd leave. But somehow a little part of me wished he didn't. I liked Jungkook, and Taeil, but he shot me. I still have the wound (which is healing now, thank goodness). "Look, kids, I need to speak to Kris and Hansol. Please." Jungkook said, as if reading my mind. I looked to him. His cheeks were wet and his eyes were swollen. Was Jungkook... crying? I felt awful now. I had a feeling he was telling the truth when he said he didn't mean to shoot me. Well, who would shoot their own kid on purpose? "We don't need you. Leave." Kris said, not even looking up at him. I needed to speak to him anyway, but I had a feeling Kris did not. Understandable. But I needed him. I wanted to say that I was sorry. Ryeowook would've wanted so. I can't stay mad at Jungkook forever, after all he is my father. So I quickly grabbed a pen out of my pocket and a napkin from the table. I jotted down on the napkin a note I was to pass to Jungkook. I quickly wrote on the backside of the napkin:

"Dear Jungkook, Meet me in the hall where it has four crosses near sectors C, D and E. We can talk there, without Kris. I'll try get out after you're gone, okay? Love Hansol"

I suddenly tuned back in when Kris was yelling at him to leave. As they headed around the table past me, I handed out the napkin. "For your face." I said, then winking. Jungkook smiled slightly. "Thank you." I hoped that he read the message. I quickly ate the rest of my rice, then stood to leave. Kris gestured for me to sit back down. "I know where you're going. You're not going to see him." He said. I looked at him with a 'confused' expression. I hoped he buy it. "See who? I was going to the toilet." I replied. Kris looked up at me. "Really?" He questioned, raising a brow. I nodded, then he gestured for me to leave. "Right then, sorry. Thought you were chasing after Jungkook and Taeil." He chuckled. Then the others began to laugh. "Geez, the poor kid can't even go to the toilet without Kris getting protective!!" Kwon jokingly said, making them all laugh harder. "No!! It's not like that!" He replied, shaking his head slightly. "Sure, you're incredibly paranoid!!" Jay exclaimed laughing. I quietly left, and I knew that it was a good chance to go see Jungkook. I opened the door quickly, and slipped out. I speed-walked down the hallway to the end of sector C. I saw him waiting by the signs. Exactly where I wanted him to. I ran over and swung my arms around his waist as he turned around. He was confused, I could tell, but he wrapped his arms around me too. He pulled me in for a long hug. "I'm sorry, son. I didn't mean to yell at you. I was angry at the enemy for what they've done to our family. I was never mad at you. When I saw you and your friends running to that enemy truck, I thought you were the enemy. I understand if you can't forgive me." He cried, digging his face into my shoulder. I began to cry too. "No!! I forgive you!! I can't not forgive you!! I was angry, but I love you!! I can't let you go!!" I sobbed. He knelt down so our faces were aligned with each other. We both had streams of tears running down our cheeks, as he looked into my eyes. His eyes were a deep chocolate brown in the bases of them with a lighter brown ringed around his iris. Neither I nor Kris had his eyes. Or for a matter of fact, neither did Ryeowook. His eyes were beautiful. I always got reminded of how much I look like Ma that I never really thought about it till now. "I'm glad to hear that, son." He cried, putting his hand on my face, shutting off my daydream. I could tell he was truly sorry, and didn't mean me harm. I suddenly could remember the day Ryeowook and Kris were taken away by the enemy. I was mad, and felt alone. Now I wasn't alone. I appreciated Jungkook. I cared, and I wanted to stay with him. I knew it was going to be difficult to see him, because of Kris' opinion of him, but who cares? He's my father. I don't have a mother, so what choice do we have? I am still a child. And children need their parents. It doesn't matter what Kris thinks. He's 18 now, and doesn't need to listen to his parents. But I am still 15. I need my Dad. Jungkook was about to pull me in for another hug when suddenly, we heard a loud angry shout. Then another. It was muffled, and I could only just make out what they were saying. "Hansol!!!" They yelled. We both turned quickly. Thundering down the hall, the person was getting closer. "Get away from him!!!" It was Kris. And he was angry. His fist collided with Jungkook's face as he got close to us. Behind him Jay, Kwon and Min-Min had followed, and were shocked at the sudden outburst. Then, he kicked Jungkook, causing him to fall to the ground. Another punch flew at Jungkook's face. Why wasn't Jungkook fighting back? He needed to!!! He can't let Kris do this to him. Then Kris kicked him again in his stomach. And again. And again. I was crying more now. Then he stopped. There was a small silence, and I was angry. "Kris!!! Leave him alone!!" I shouted. He looked at me, a flush of anger flurried on his face. "You want me to leave him alone?! How stupid have you gotten?!" He yelled, pushing me. What was wrong with him? Why was he suddenly this angry? And I'm not stupid. I haven't gotten stupid. He's the one being stupid. "I have every right to beat this idiot of a father!" He yelled at me. I stood in between Kris and Jungkook. I couldn't let Kris hurt Jungkook. The others were hiding behind Kris, they were terrified. "Look, I don't give a flying donkey if you hate Jungkook, but you can't hurt him." I said. Kris growled slightly. "Why not? I should be allowed to hurt this prick. He shot you!!" Kris shouted. "You could be dead right now." He continued. I was now furious with Kris. I swear, if I wasn't weaker than him I'd punch him right now. Like seriously. I looked slightly past Kris. The others looked in shock. They didn't deserve to be caught up in my family problems. Not even Taeil should be caught up in them. "What do you think Ma and Ryeowook would think of you beating up the only person who wants to take care of a couple of troubled teenagers? He's our father for crying out loud, Kris!!! I forgive him for shooting me. You should too. He's said sorry." I replied. Kris pushed me out of the way. I squeaked slightly as my back hit the wall. "Kris stop!!" Just as Kris went to punch Jungkook again, the halls began to flash red lights. The enemy was here. We all looked around as the sirens began blaring through the speakers.