I'm Fine | Lee Daehwi

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We spent the whole hour on the rooftop, devouring our lunch like the teenage boys we were and chatting quite a bit.

I told him about how I had a little brother and my English name was David because I lived in LA for a couple years. Turns out, Jinyoung had  little brother too so we both had something in common. He was nice enough to give me some of his food because I only had my bread to eat and it was a mouthful of flavour which really burst in my mouth- I'd have to try and get my mom to make me lunch next time.

The bell rung violently and I heaved a sigh because we had to return to the classroom.

"Where have you guys been!" Jihoon exclaimed whilst we made out entrance.

"We were on the rooftop. It was so comfortable that I couldn't leave but we had to come back anyway because of classes." Jinyoung explained.

"Ooh that sounds cool. We should all go there together for a picnic or something next time." Jihoon said. 

Sure, because that definitely meant he was talking to me too. Normally they wouldn't invite me to this kind of stuff and just say goodbye before going off to a place I obviously didn't know about.

"Uh okay." Jinyoung replied and had Jihoon drag him off by the arm towards the others.

When school ended, I simply tried to leave as soon as possible and I didn't bother saying bye to anyone - they wouldn't answer me anyway. However, just before I left the gates of the school, I heard an echoing voice and repeated footsteps against the dry concrete.

"Hey Daehwi, lets walk home together, we live around the same area anyway." Jinyoung suggested. I nodded and we began walking.

Once I passed the gate, Dongho appeared again and I forgot about what I told him last time. I wanted to tremble in fear because I knew he would beat me up but I was more embarrassed than anything. It had been so long since I made a new friend, and for Jinyoung to immediately find out what a loner I was- I just didn't want to risk It. I looked down and kept walking but then his assertive voice stopped me.

"Daehwi. I think you forgot to give something to me." Dongho teased.

"Oh... um I forgot to bring the money, so if you could just give me one mor-"

"I gave you a day, so a day is all you get. I Guess I have to teach you the hard way huh." He tried to punch me but someone prevented him from doing so.

"Dongho was it? I suggest you don't do that because you will regret it later." Jinyoung warned him. Students began to crowd around the scene and my face began to feel hot.

"And just who do you think you are?" Dongho was clearly aggrivated.

"That's not important. What you need to know is that I can ruin your whole life with just a few simple words." He threatned.

"Don't you dare tell me what to do you chopstick because I can beat you up just as well as I'm gonna beat him." he tried to aim for Jinyoung but them a familiar voice shouted through the crowd.

"What's all the commotion?" Daniel asked and entered the scene. Jinyoung explained quickly and this made Daniel whisper something in Dongho's ear before he gave an annoyed face and grunted before storming off.

"Thanks Daniel..." I mumbled as I walked off, but I'm pretty sure somewhere within all the noise, I actually heard him say,

"You're welcome."