detraction | Sohn Youngjae ✅

Eric: december 05

The cold air nipped at my face and sent shivers throughout my body. I paced back and forth in order to keep warm as I waited for Haknyeon. "Hey! Sorry I'm late!" He gave me a hug from the side then let go. "Ready?" "Yeah." He held my hand then proceeded to swing them back and forth. "The trip is in 14 days. Feeling excited?" "A bit. You?" "I'd rather just go alone with you. Juyeon and Younghoon are terrible to travel with." I couldn't help but chuckle as it was sort of true.

I tied my laces then wobbled over to the rink. Haknyeon held my hands as I stepped down onto the ice. "You can hold onto me if you want." "But you'll fall with me..." "I don't mind." He flashed me a smile and sent my heart into a frenzy. I quickly looked away as I linked my arm with his. "What is this...First Younghoon and now Haknyeon?" I stepped forward then felt myself slipping. He caught me with both arms then held me close. "Be careful..." I made the mistake of pushing away from him and ended up bumping into someone behind me. We both fell and I cut my arm on her skate. "Young man, are you okay? Oh my god..." I just stared at it, completely in my own world devoid of any voice but mine.

I winced as he stitched my wound closed. "You're lucky kiddo. Had it been your face it might've been more damaging." "Right..." I winced again as he pulled. "I suggest you don't use this arm for a while. I hope this doesn't interfere with your studies." I shook my head then rolled down my sleeve. "Thank you..." "We'll let you go in a few hours, so we'll stick you in a room momentarily." I nodded then followed behind him. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of staying longer than necessary, but it wouldn't hurt to see if my body was up to speed.

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"I'm so sorry...It's all my fault." I shook my head as I looked out the window. "No, it's mine..." I sighed then looked at my stitched arm. No one could see it, but I knew it was there. I couldn't forget the sight of it and it made me shudder. "I'll help you with whatever I can, okay?" "You don't-" "I'm not taking no for an answer." "Fine..." Little did I know that he had told everyone about it while I was stuck in the hospital. It was nice having everyone answering to my beck and calls, but I naturally let it get to my head and pissed everyone off.