small words || jeongcheol

17: flowers.

Jeonghan yawned as Joshua went on about something or other. He leaned back into the sofa which he was sharing with Seungcheol. Due to the lack of chairs, Mingyu was sitting on the floor, legs spread out in front of him, and looking more than a little out of place (not to mention confused) as Daily Reflection was taking place.

"So, Jeonghan," said Nurse Josh.

"No."

Josh blinked, but continued. "It's been three weeks since you came here."

"Thank you for stating the obvious," Jeonghan said with disinterest.

"Anyway, is there anything you're struggling with?" Seungcheol cut in.

"Being fat."

Everyone was silent as they looked at him. Wonwoo looked like he wanted to punch someone, his fists already clenched. Seungkwan actually looked like he might cry.

"Jeonghan, we don't like to use words like that during Daily Reflection," Josh said gently.

Jeonghan shrugged.

"If you're not feeling up to it, shall we move on?" Seungcheol suggested, giving Jeonghan a concerned look.

"I don't care," Jeonghan muttered.

"Well, do you have a goal?" Josh asked him, not quite knowing what to do.

"I just want to be beautiful," Jeonghan mumbled. "Can I go now?"

"Yes, Jeonghan," Nurse Josh agreed, leaving the long-haired boy to get up from the sofa and leave the room.

Seungcheol chewed on his lip for a moment before Minghao gave him a look.

"Well, go after him, man!" he said, throwing up his hands. Seungcheol nodded quickly and went after Jeonghan.

"Mingyu, how about you have a go?" Nurse Josh suggested.

"M-me?" Mingyu questioned, pointing at himself.

"Sure, are you struggling with anything at the moment?"

Mingyu thought about the question.

"Well, school hasn't been so great lately," he admitted with a frown.

"Why?" Sowon questioned.

Mingyu shrugged, fiddling with his shoelace. "Just some kids being annoying, or whatever."

"Are they bullying you?" Wonwoo asked sharply.

"Uh..." the taller mumbled, glancing up to meet Wonwoo's narrowed eyes.

"You're like six feet tall, just beat the shit out of them," he told him.

"Wonwoo-" Josh began.

"Hyung, don't take points off for that," Minghao cut him off, "Wonwoo was being nice. Wasn't he?" He threw Wonwoo a look.

"Yeah, trying to help," Wonwoo answered quickly.

"Have three points, then," Josh muttered.

"Seriously, don't let people walk over you," Wonwoo said with a frown. "You don't deserve it."

"I don't?" Mingyu almost whispered.

"A goal, Mingyu?" Josh asked with a smile.

"Not let people push me around," he said determinedly.

Wonwoo gave a curt nod.

"What about you, June?" Minghao asked Junhui, who was wearing that bright pink t-shirt of his.