inches apart | hendery

11 | the rich son ride

Is getting what my heart wants that cheap?

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"Are you saying you didn't even listen to anything at all about what they said?" His eyebrows lifted, looking at Hendery in disbelief.

"The announcement last time?" Yangyang continued, Hendery shook his head and plopped himself on his bed. He checked a message on his phone then look back to them. "But i was added to the groupchat."

Xiaojun showed his phone to him, "That's because i added you. Don't you wanna join it?"

Hendery sigh and look up to the ceiling, there was nothing much he can do at home or even in public. Even if he stays, his friends wouldn't be able to join him. "Don't look at me, i told you i'm always homesick." Xiaojun put his hands up in surrender.

He rolled his eyes, throwing his phone away on the bed, "That is so made up, why would you be here in Korea then?" "Yah i'm going back to my hometown this holiday. I've told you guys before the holiday even started."

He suddenly sit straight and look at them with his big eyes, a hint of hope filled him. "Do you think she'll be there?"

"Student President? Think of a wild guess, she's in that position cause she's trustworthy and she's the one who decided on this trip, don't you know?"

He shrugged as he stood up, smiling alone then walks to his closet to bring out a huge gym bag. "I'm definitely going"

Yangyang chuckled at him as they watch him pack his things happily, "You really like her huh?"

Xiaojun thought, looking at the smiling Hendery, "Is she hard to get?"

"And that's what i'm about to see in this trip."

Xiaojun made a duhh face, "Do you even know her?"

Rolling his eyes over him, he search back for his phone to check the groupchat, showing it to Xiaojun. "Anyways which one's her phone number?"

"Why didn't you say sooner?" His father gave him a stare, the serious ones he always give. "I'm sorry, father. I thought you knew-" "Yes i knew, but i always forgot! You can pack your stuff for the trip."

Cutting off his father back, he replied, "I already did."

His father gave him a smile, "So soon huh?" It was awkward, he swear he just want the conversation to end. "Yes, father."

"Right, I'll send you a driver-" Again, he protested to have his driver sending him. "Its alright, father. I will be walking there with my friends."

"Friends?" He asked, he nodded. Signalling to Xiaojun and Yangyang, he forced them to speak or help him from afar. "Yes, sir. We'll be going with him. Your son will be 'handled with care.'"

His father eyed him, "Have you asked your mother?" "No i haven't." He shook his head.

"Jangwon." His father called, came a servant in a suit, bowing at him. "Take Mrs. Wong home, her work is done by now."

Hendery look at the obedient servant, disturbing his father again before leaving, "Can i join and bring Xiaodejun and Yangyang around the city?"

After a long silence, his father agreed with a hum, they walked in happily inside the limo prepared outside of the house. "This is so cool." Yangyang seated, looking at his surrounding inside the limo, a bit packed but spacious for a car. There was wine, snacks, chocolates, a servant, and music which made it feels like in a club.

Hendery first ordered the driver to bring his friends around the city, just some ride before picking up his mother from work. They really enjoyed the ride, waiting in the car while having fun. Once they're in front of the huge building, Hendery walk out casually to wait for her mother in front of the elevator. "You guys stay here, I'm picking up my mother." He played on his phone to text his mother that he arrived.

"Yah would you look at that, he came out of that limo."

"He's so good-looking! Look! There!" A girl pointed towards him, which he ignored like always, those same words coming out of people.

The elevator made a ding sound, the door slides open and a beautiful woman came out in surprise, seeing her son waiting for her. "Ah my son, I'm so happy to see you! Did you wait for me?"

Hendery smiled as he walk next to his mother, out of the building they go. "Yes, i did. Just shared a ride with my friends, they're still waiting inside the car though. I have something talk about with you though."

The girl watched the two figures talking as they make their way outside, her eyes stayed on the familiar boy who helped opening the door of the limo. She looked away when the limo pass her by, covering her face as they left. She wasn't sure of what she saw but she decided to stay quiet.

"What are you saying- cheap clothes? The clothes i've bought you are good on you already. What is it? Was my taste that bad?" His mother look at him as she fix the hood of his shirt, dusting off any dirt on it.

Hendery shook his head, "It's not it, i think it's too expensive.. I wanna try different clothes like them, cheaper, but average in my age to have, like affordable for teenagers." "Nothing is too expensive when it comes to my son, okay. Why would you change to different?"

"Then is getting what my heart wants that cheap? Too easy so you don't want? I want to try making my own decision. Is it that hard?" Xiaojun and Yangyang send each other signals when Hendery turned serious out of nowhere, he just wanted to look like other students in his school, normal, in that trip, and still, at school too.

"I'm sorry, okay. You want your clothes like them? Okay then, Jangwon, bring us to random clothes store."

Xiaojun looked away when Hendery gave them a smile, knowing that it'll work out. "Are your friends coming for the trip?" His mother looked at them, more like scanning and judging. "Mom please don't look at them like that."

"I will be going back to my hometown, he's staying to study while other people's on vacation." Xiaojun gave a smile, instantly breaking off the tension.

His mother nodded, reminded of vacation then back to him with a frown, "Vacation, i'm sorry i'm so busy, I didn't even remember to bring you on a vacation this holiday."

Hendery assured her with a smile, "It's alright, i'm living this trip and i'm going to enjoy it. Plus, there's a girl i've been chasing for." His mother's eyes widen, wanting him to repeat the last sentence again. To her, it's surprising that he's finally in love, and once in a lifetime, serious about it.

"Anyways, Jangwon, please send mom home, i'm just asking for her permission." Hendery smiled, breaking the eye contact with his own mother.

His mother lifted her eyebrows, "Didn't you want to buy-" "I don't want you to worry about it, I'll just do the shopping tomorrow with sis. I want you to rest for the day first." He gave her a smile, her eyes widen. "Is she coming back?"

Aerin sigh as she manage to finish her home works by today, laying down on her bed to rest and take a deep sleep. She turn off the lights and look up to the ceiling full of glowing in the dark stickers in star shape, slowly spacing out. Just by the sound of her notification, she check her phone where a message popped up.

An unknown number sending her messages.

unknown number : President
unknown number : how are you doing?
unknown number : have you slept?

There's no other person than him annoy her like that.

i fell asleep already, don't bother :

He laughed on the other side, smiling that she'll reply in instant.

unknown number : anw, im joining the trip
unknown number : looking forward to see ya ;;

She face palm herself, letting out a sigh.

fill in the form once youre there
and dont disturb me :
go to sleep :

unknown number : thanks ;;)
unknown number : have a goodnight~ (A/N StAN vicTOn)

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