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❝Just shut up!❞ My mom screamed, finally letting all her anger out on me. I was filled with hatred. Maybe I was spoiled or maybe I was just annoyed. I really didn't want to work at the family's bakery.
I said nothing, my shaky fingers finding their way to wipe my tears. Was it always gonna be like this?
❝Don't question me again❞ She snapped, her chest rising and falling from the heavy breaths she was taking. I couldn't speak.
Turning my back on her, I stormed to my room and slammed the door shut. Immediately, I rushed to my bed and dived under the sheets, crying quietly to myself.
I wanted to escape this world, and my only escape was sleep. I plugged in my earphones and shut my eyes, forcing myself to fall sleep. And maybe I wished I'd never wake up.
• 꿈 •
My eyes fluttered open to clear blue sky. Wait, why was I outside? I sat up, taking in my surroundings. I was in a garden. Rows of daisies and tulips lined on the bushes that grew around me.
❝You're awake❞
Startled, I slowly turned to where the voice came from. There was a boy standing there, his arm extended towards me. ❝Come on❞ He urged, a kind smile on his face
I didn't know if I could trust him or not, but he seemed to be the only person around.
I hesitantly stood, reaching my hand out to hold his. His hands were cold but his grip was strong as he helped me to my feet.
❝Who are you?❞ I asked, taking in his beautiful face and features. Was he even real? He smiled softly ❝I'm your hope❞
❝Wait, what?❞
❝I'm... Hoseok❞ He properly introduced himself.
❝And you are?❞ He bent down to pick some flowers from the nearby bush. ❝Niya❞ I muttered softly
❝Well Niya, it's just you and me here❞ Hoseok smiled, handing the flowers over to me. ❝What do you mean just you and me?❞
Hoseok smiled softly to himself, his eyes up at the pink sky. ❝You ask too many questions❞
❝You don't give proper answers❞ I retorted, staring at the flowers in my hand. ❝I don't know everything you know...❞ I heard him sigh softly
Immediately, I felt bad for maybe having troubled him. I raised a brow ❝Oh, sorry...❞
❝Don't be❞ He quickly responded, his gaze now on me. The feeling of his eyes on mine made my heart beat fast. Even if this was a dream, everything felt so real. His expression softened and was replaced with a concerned look. ❝Niya, are you okay?❞
❝Yeah❞ I lied, smiling to prove it.
Hoseok stared at me for a second, before finally speaking calmly ❝I know you're not, but that's okay❞. He smiled sympathetically, pulling me in for an unexpected hug
His hair smelled nice and his body gave a warm feeling against mine. I could hear my own heartbeat. And that's when I let it all out.
I bursted into tears... again.
❝I just hate it❞ I sobbed. My emotions began tearing me apart. ❝Why is my mom doing this to me?!❞
Hoseok hummed, rubbing comforting circles on my back while I ugly-cried on his shoulder. ❝It's okay, I'm here for you❞
I hadn't realized but Hoseok began swaying side to side slowly, trying to calm me down. ❝Wish on the sky, wish on a scar❞ He hummed
I began feeling better. I guess I just needed comfort after all. I let go of the flowers I had been squeezing in my hand, letting them fall to the ground. ❝Thanks Hoseok❞
❝May I see you again?❞ He asked politely
Again, I wanted to ask what he meant, but before I knew it, I was fading into reality ❝Yes❞ I quickly blurted out.
• 꿈 •
I opened my eyes only to stare at my pure white ceiling. Music was still playing in my earphones, everything was the same. I rubbed my face to chase the sleep away, only to realize the scent of flowers lingered on my fingers. Not just any flowers but tulips and daisies.
