Seventeen Oneshots

Star, Gravity

Member: Dokyeom

Gloomy Sunday morning. You woke up to the sound of the rain hitting the roof. Weekends are supposed to be for rest but not your weekends. You prepared yourself, because you have to, and left the house for the long day ahead.

Sometimes you're just amazed at how you're still not used in living the life you were born to. The physical, emotional and mental stress, you just want it to end. Although it probably won't any sooner. Maybe these problems really twin with poverty.

"A girl's lost in her own thoughts again." You can only thank God for Seokmin because he pulls you back into your senses. He put down a tray, food for two on it.

"Eh?" Like the usual, he paid for your food and you will make a fuss out of it anytime soon.

"Shhh, I know. But you're planning to starve yourself again and I won't let you do that." His voice was calm but firm. "Plus, you're doing something free for me today. Think of it as a treat."

Right. Seokmin reckoned he needs a bit of tutoring so he summoned you to that cafe. It was the least you could do for him before you start the day and you can't say no. Not atleast to him. Well, an hour or two is enough, Seokmin was never the demanding type anyway.

"I was just looking for something cheap in the menu." When actually there's nothing cheap that you see. "You're not even sure if I eat this."

"Oh! Do you not? I can order again if you want." He was flustered with your statement.

"No I mean, Seokmin, you don't have to pay."

"Excuses rounds up to that, huh? I can feed you myself too if you won't touch your food." He raised the spoon but you took it instead and shove it in your mouth. He's just too over at times.

"Please," It's very important for you that he doesn't use his money recklesslely. Moreover to feed you and you aren't letting his purposely thrown cute acts to take over you. "I'm really not comfortable if you spend your money for me."

"Doing this gives me peace so please just let me." He returned your seriousness and it was clear in his eyes. It rarely happens but when it does you just can't respond. "Just do me favor and finish your food." This stubborn guy never fails when it comes to talking.

"Thank you." You could only sigh, feeling defeated somehow. It was just the best fitting response you could give him for now but you will find a way to repay him.

"You're most welcome." His cheeks swelled from food as he smiled. "Anyway, you seem occupied. Is there something wrong?"

"I was just thinking of ways to pay my tuition fee." It's like a semi annual problem, yes every sem. Tomorrow is the due date for it and you already wrote numerous promisory notes, unfortunately all of it were rejected. "Or else I can't enroll some units for next semester."

"I hope you're not planning to add another job because you're already so overworked." Concern is painted all over his face. As much as he wants to help you, there's only a limit to what he can do.

"I can do this. Don't worry." You gave him half a smile because you also lack the confidence. The due date is just hours away and there's no way you can get that amount of money overnight.

"Are you sure? I can-"

"Seokmin," This way you'll prevent him from speaking before he volunteers again. "I'll find a way. But for now it's better if I start tutoring you." Before you forget your reason there, you initiated to begin. Good thing Seokmin just nodded to it without further negotiations.

Life isn't lived if you don't suffer but this is more like a punishment. Your parents died in a car crash after you graduated high school and since then you had to earn a living for yourself. No parents, no siblings, no relatives, no family friends. There are times when even you fascinate yourself for holding on and getting through this long because honestly, there are no sweet days. Every single day is like a 24-hour trip to hell that even in sleep haunts you. Not until this ball of sunshine was sent.