Strange Being | 2park

Chapter 9

"W-What are you doing here?" Jihoon stampers out, his mind still processing the situation.

"So you're the guy Kuanlin texted me about?"

"Answer my question!"

Woojin rolls his eyes.

"Isn't it obvious?" Woojin walks over to the kitchen table, dumping his backpack on top of the surface. "I live here."

"What?"

"Do I really need to repeat myself?" Woojin zips open one of the pockets on his backpack, a swift figure quickly making its way to Jihoon. Jihoon barely catches it before it attacks him, stumbling slightly before he gets a proper grip on the object.

"...Why did you have my wallet?"

"You left it at the library."

"How did you know I was at the library?"

"Why else would your wallet be there?"

Woojin walks over to Jihoon, moving in way too close, to the point where their faces are right in front of each other, and he could feel Woojin breathe against his skin. It sends sparks surging down his body.

"Why were you crying?"

The atmosphere feels heavy. Jihoon almost lets out a gasp, but he holds it back.

"...What do you mean?"

"I saw you. Outside the library."

"That could've been anyone."

"It could've been anyone, but it was you." As the words come out of Woojin's mouth, he backs up.

"I guess in the end it doesn't matter, it's none of my business anyways." Woojin turns around, walking back towards the kitchen.

"I'm sorry." The words fall out of Jihoon's mouth before he could even process the words. He feels his heart thump uncontrollably against his chest as Jihoon realizes that it was maybe just the tiniest bit too last to take back the words now as Woojin has completely swung his head around his shoulder with his widen eyes upon him.

Woojin's gaze of shock changes quickly as he scowls, continuing to walk towards his backpack. He grabs the bag into his hands before facing Jihoon once again.

"You realize I'm really not the person you should be saying that to, right?"

Jihoon can't help it. His eyes follow Woojin as he leaves, presumingly into his own room. He scrambles up, stopping the door before it closes. Woojin doesn't force it close on him surprisingly, but he does send a strange look towards Jihoon.

"...What?"

Fuck. He didn't think it all that far.

"I'm sorry."

"Why are you repeating it? Didn't you hear what I said?"

"I know. But I don't feel sorry towards her. My apology is for you."

It's technically the truth. Not a good way to word it but... Honesty is number one priority?

Woojin lets out a sigh as he pushes the door completely open.

"You realize that kinda makes absolutely no sense, right?"

"Look. I don't know why I did that, okay? If I'm honest with myself, I don't even think it was worth it anymore. But can you blame me? One day you hate me, the next you're helping me and being nice, then the day after you're just cold again! I know it's probably my fault but I just wish you weren't all over the place!"

Woojin looks at his as if he spouted some nonsense- which he kind of did- before speaking up.

"I didn't think you were a good person, but I realized that I should've at least give you a chance. I did and you quickly ruined that, Park Jihoon."

Jihoon knows he's probably in the wrong here. He usually is. But this time he actually feels like he suddenly lost something.

"...... I know."

Simple words. Jihoon thinks. He pauses time for a moment to realize how absolutely stupid the prospect of words are. Who decided to draw random swiggles and give them meaning and depth? It's kinda hilarious in Jihoon's eyes, how words can easily break or make someone.

Words also make no sense- Jihoon decides. How can a tiny handful of words hold so much emotion and definition while thousands of words and paragraphs could seen like chicken scratches? In this moment, he supposes he decided to put sincerity in his words.

As stupid as Jihoon might think words are, he knows they play a ginormous part in their society. For good reasons to, he supposes. But for now Jihoon chooses to be thankful for words.

Because he guesses his words are the cause of why Woojin lets out a sigh before stepping back, gesturing Jihoon to enter his room. Jihoon quickly complies, ignoring the sweet relief that rushes over his body as Woojin's whole posture relaxes.

Woojin doesn't speak after that. He simply sits down by a desk before turning on the computer on said desk. Jihoon stands awkwardly as Woojin's back faces him. He slowly hears the soft whirling of the computer before the rest of the small room is filled to the brim with loud typing of the keyboard. Jihoon has taken it upon himself to take a sit on Woojin's bed. It's soft enough. Probably not the most comfortable, but Jihoon guesses it's not the worst either.

The silence irks and irritates him slightly. An uncomfortable atmosphere never leaves that room as Jihoon simply finds himself staring up at the cheaply taped glow-up stars directly above his head. Whenever Jihoon feels the need to talk, the simple feel of the room causes him to shut his mouth. Jihoon sparingly glances at Woojin from time to time, the brunette is simply working whenever Jihoon sees him.

Jihoon closes his eyes. Despite the atmosphere being distasteful, Jihoon feels that his heart is just a little lighter than it was yesterday, or even that afternoon. He's content with lying on his back looking at dumb plastic stars as the wind comes through the window, blowing the curtains around gently. He's satisfied with hearing two gentle breaths in the room even with the loud clicks and clacks.

Jihoon closes his eyes.

He supposes that in this moment, he'll allow himself a small moment of bliss before things eventually go south.

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Word Count: 1000

AN: Oops I'm been lik dead y'all I'm sorry!! I come back with a chapter (ayyyy) even tho its literally exactly 1000 words. Oops not v long despite how long it took for me to write it lol.

aLSO YALL SPRING BREEZE IS A BOP. 10/10 STREAM. STAN. LOVE. YES. I could assure y'all that I stayed the hEck up for that shiz to drop

I also posted each teaser photo and stuff on my story lol. mY FOlLowErS ARe SoBBinG AND BEgGing ME To STop

Also proceeded to beg my parents to get me the album before laughing insanely after they gave me the credit card lol.

yALl knOw A bITch WAs eMoTionAl I-

Anywaysss I plan to try to post the next chapter today as well? It's lik 1:40AM for me rn lol and I started to continue writing this after I finished reading a Markhyuck fic oof. WHiCh waS pReTty DAng GoOd in My OpIniOn 👌👌

But anyways I'm tired, y'all probably gonna be so disappointed by this chapter, I miss 2park and just Wanna One is general, I love Kang Daniel with all my heart and I'm probably gonna go to sleep after I write a bit of the next chapter

aIghT I'm OUt!!

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