IRREGULAR [NCT127xR.V.Seulgi]

11

You guys deserve one last chapter before I officially shut off for the two weeks.

Also, like the new cover? I was finally motivated enough to make a nice & proper one.

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Seulgi heard Winwin squeal, and turned to see him already setting the table. "Someone's excited." she chuckled at his speed of getting the table ready, obviously wanting to eat right away.

"Well I am. I always miss my sister's cooking. She used to cook for me back in China." he said with a sad smile. "Here, it's rare for someone to be making a whole home cooked meal. Doyoung only cooks a special meal during special days, like someone's birthday or a holiday. But... I just want a simple home cooked meal sometimes." he stated.

Seulgi looked between him and Haechan as they continued their work. "You've... never met your family since coming here?"

"Sometimes." he replied, placing down the last plate. "My mother regrets sending me here. I came for a school camp, and that's when a lot of us got infected. When we tried to go back, the others were stopped at the airport, and sent for the scanning then to the camps. Lucky for me, my dad came as a volunteer, so he delayed our tickets originally to spend more time with me. But... We never knew this would happen. He kept delaying going back just to find a way to save me. If it wasn't for Yuta and Hansol, I don't know how we would've survived."

"Yuta and Hansol?"

"This man was yelling at my dad, since we didn't know Korean back then, and I was angry. But I didn't know my Irregular would come out. Yuta and Hansol happened to pass by that time, and grabbed both of us before it could happen. Hansol promised my dad to take care of me, so, here we are." he smiled as he ruffled Haechan's hair, who pouted. Seulgi smiled at their close bond, and continued cooking.

The place was finally set, and Seulgi was about to leave for her room with her own platet. But Winwin held her back. "Don't. Eat with us. You don't have to worry about those two." he made her sit between himself and Haechan, and watched as the others came in, all surprised at the meal.

"Thank you so much Seulgi!" they chanted as they took their seats. Seulgi smiled in gratitude, not bothered by the two empty seats for the men who were yet to appear. She ate and watched as everyone munched in satisfaction, more than happy to eat her food. She smiled widely each time someone's eyes locked with her's, and they gave a sign of happiness.

A quiet footstep took away their attention towards the door. "What's going on?" Jaehyun asked, looking a little upset.

"I cooked for you guys. Here, your's is next to Johnny. Dig in." Seulgi spoke, trying her best not to show any sign of hate towards him. She watched him silently take his place and start eating, and everyone continued finishing their meal. Seulgi however noticed Jaehyun's actions. He ate slowly, not bothered if the other's were already getting up and washing their own dishes.

Everyone left, but Jaehyun still had half his food left, and Taeyong's plate remained untouched. Seulgi sighed, putting the untouched plate into the fridge after wrapping it up. She then turned to Jaehyun, who's chopsticks moved around the rice. Before she could turn away completely, she saw a tear go down his cheek, and was completely caught by surprise.

"Jaehyun..." she walked towards until she was right behind him. "Are you OK? Jaehyun?" she held his shoulder, when he suddenly leaned towards her. She quickly moved closer until his head rested against her side, and he hid his face in her hoodie, which she could see started to get decorated with tears. "Jaehyun. Shh... It's alright." she soothed him, her hands combing through his hair.

"I want to... die." he mumbled, catching her in complete surprise.

"Jaehyun! Don't say that!" she said, her tone as if she was scolding. "Why?"

"I want to. I'm tired. I hate all this. I hate my life." he said sobbing into her hoodie.

Seulgi bent down and hugged him, his face now in her shoulder, and her fingers still in his hair. "Shh... Jaehyun. No one wants you gone." she whispered.

"You-do." he choked.

"No I don't. I was mad at you, but that doesn't mean I'd want you gone. And neither would the others. You're all family. Remember?"

"I don't even know what family is anymore. My parents and sister didn't want me around. And here, no one likes me." he sniffled. "I'm... heartless, remember?" he continued crying, until she felt he had passed out when the weight on her shoulder suddenly got heavier. Seulgi struggled to get up, trying to push him up against the chair.

"Seulgi." she looked over the table and saw Winwin. "Here, I'll take him to our room. We're roommates." he explained as he pulled the body off her, and dragged Jaehyun with him. Seulgi followed behind to make sure he didn't lose balance, until they reached the bedroom, where Winwin dropped his friend onto the bed. He moved back and watched as Seulgi tucked him in, and sighed. "He drank upstairs, and when he's drunk, he becomes emotional." he explained, being the only one who knew about Jaehyun's truth.

Being roommates and same age friends, Winwin knew the real Jaehyun because he's witnessed it every time. Once done he followed Seulgi out, and walked her back to her room. "I feel bad." she suddenly said upon reaching the door.

"Why?"

"All these years, I thought I was the unfortunate one, being an Irregular and all." she said, before turning to him. "But seeing you guys, I realised how lucky I was. You guys... you all went through a lot. And Jaehyun made me realise it more now."

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