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Chapter 10

NOT ON PURPOSE

Chapter 10 Misunderstanding

The sun will soon set. She has to return home before it does. So she walked as fast as she can, although her knee is still injured. Hastily she took the key out of the pocket of her blazer and unlocked the door. SeulKyung then slowly closed the door.

The house was very quiet. Usually, SeulYoung will slide down the staircase to greet her. Seconds after that, her mother will call her from the kitchen, asking for a help with the cooking and stuff.

But today, none of that happened.

" Eomma, eodi issni? ( Mom, where you at? ) " She asked as soon as her mother picked up the phone.

" I'm at the hospital, SeulYoung broke her ankle "

" Then when are - "

" I'll call you back later, okay? " She said before ending the call.

SeulKyung started to worry. But not because of her little sister, it's because of herself. She can't be home alone. That's one of her biggest fear.

As she turned around, she saw a tall figure stood three feet away from her. Both of her eyes widened as she saw him. Quickly she looked away, trying to avoid his eye contact.

" What happened to your knee? "

" Nothing- - I fell, um, yeah it feels refreshing "

Her father frowned, " And who was that gu- "

" On the phone? That was mom " She cut him off before he could continue with even more questions.

If only SeulKyung knew her father was home early, she wouldn't have the gut to let SunWoo carry her home. SeulKyung's father doesn't like her to interact with guys before her 20th birthday. He even told her that if she goes against it, he wouldn't hesitate to marry her with that guy.

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The alarm on her phone has been ringing for the fourth time, she still go for the snooze button. She was so busy thinking she really might ended up being SunWoo's wife, she didn't have enough sleep.

SeulKyung came to school with obvious dark circles around her eyes that day. She even took the whole recess to sleep.

Finally, the bell rung. All of the students packed their belongings and headed home.

SeulKyung forced herself to walk even though her knee is injured. As she reached the bus stop in front her school, quickly she sat on the bench.

Suddenly, a good-looking guy crossed the road, heading towards the bus stop. It caught SeulKyung's attention. Quickly she pretended to be asleep.

" What are you doing here? " SunWoo asked her as he reached the bus stop.

She didn't respond him since she supposed to be asleep.

" Your acting sucks "

She slowly opened her eyes and glanced at him, " Mueos-eul wonhani?  ( What do you want ) "

" I'm going to walk you home again "

" No need, my dad's going to pick me up "

" I can give you a piggyback ride though, if you don't want me to walk you home "

" Don't make me laugh "

After a lot of chats turning into bickers and curses, SunWoo glanced at his watch. It has been an hour since they waited for SeulKyung's father, " Are you serious he's going to pick you up? "

" Yes, he told me that he will " SeulKyung replied, looking around, searching for her father.

SeulKyung's POV

There was only the two of us left at the bus stop.

I could hardly believe he stayed to look after me. If only he wasn't around, it would've been very scary to wait alone.

" I don't think your dad's gonna show up "

" Um, yeah, I think so too "

The atmosphere was really awkward. But only to me I think, because he didn't seem awkward tough. After what he had done yesterday, he even offered me another piggyback ride.

I stood up, " I'm just going to walk home, bye "

I then started to walk slowly, leaving him behind. My knee was fine just know but when I walk, I started to feel the pain again.

" Are you sure? "

" Yes. Go home SunWoo, your parents must be worried now "

Suddenly, someone pulled my bag. It stopped me from walking. Slowly I turned around when a bag flew, crashing in my face.

Once again, I caught the bag.

" Yah! Neo mwohaneungeoya?! ( what are you doing ) "

" Hop on my back "

I no longer feel moved by that word anymore. I threw his bag away and quickly continue walking.

" That's the only way I can apologize "

I stopped walking,  turned around, " Really? " I asked, smirking.

I ended up being on his back.

" Last time I dropped you here right? " SunWoo asked as we finally reached the place where he dropped me yesterday, " -but today, I'll drop you at your doorstep "

" No-no-no-no, thank you " I said, struggling to get off his back. However, he won't let me.

" I want to see what your house looks like "

" It looks just like this one " I pointed towards some random house, " Now let me down! "

" Is it that bad that you're embarrassed to show me? "

" Pssh, no "

" Then why? "

After a lot of arguing, dissing and threatening, he is now at my doorstep.

I hesitated to unlock the door.

" I mean, what's the worst that could happen? " I said in my mind as I unlocked and pushed the door.

Two seconds after,

My dad suddenly approached the hall.

" Who is this guy SeulKyung?! "

It got both of us startled, " He is ju-just my friend " I stuttered.

" Do you really want to marry this early??! Answer me!!! "

I quickly get off SunWoo's back, " No dad, look, I can explain this "

" I don't need an explaination!! " My dad yelled as he clenched his fist.

SunWoo stood there in silence. I could tell he was shivering.

My dad punched SunWoo in the face, really hard.

" Dad!!! " I shouted.

published, 3rd September 17