You're My Target

Chapter 20

the following day Troy sat quietly in homeroom. he tried his best not to notice the angry looks he was getting from all of Jiyeons faithful fanboys, obviously still upset over what happened the day before. he wanted to say sorry, or something to Jiyeon but he figured to just keep his distance for the time being. he looked over at the desk next to Jiyeons, which was where Hwayoung usually sat. however she was not there today. as concerned as he was, he still had something that was consuming his thoughts. it was Hyomin.

there was agriculture club after school, so Troy was looking forward to that cause he'd finally get a chance to talk to Hyomin, if she of course wasn't absent again...As Troy walked the halls between classes later in the day, the students around him were all suddenly flocking in the same direction. apparently there was some kind of commotion.Troy curiously decided to follow. as he went along with the crowd, they stopped as the hall jam packed full of other students. Troy stood on his tip-toes to try and see what was going on, but he couldn't see anything.

"whats going on?" Troy asked someone next to him.

"damn Troy, are you that oblivious?" the student said to him. Troy was surprised this student knew his name, because Troy didn't know him.

"uhh, im sorry. i guess i am?" Troy replied not sure exactly how to respond.

"you're own girlfriend is having it out with her ex, Jun, up there. you gotta wake up man." the student said to him, a little insulting but Troy didn't have time to worry about that.
he pushed his way through the stiff bodies around him and made his way toward Soyeon and Jun causing some kind of commotion.
as he got closer, he could definitely recognize Soyeon, and Jun's voices..

"this is why i don't want anything to do with you Jun. because of the way you act." he heard Soyeon say. "you are too jealous, and possessive."

"i know i made mistakes but that's not me, and i know im better for you than that fool of a new guy." Jun replied to her.

"Jun, stop it. just leave me alone and stay out of my business with Troy." Soyeon pleaded. "it's over. for real this time."

Troy pushed his head out from between 2 students as he finally emerged from the mass of bodies clogging the hall. he watched Soyeon walk away from Jun, she had heard enough from him. as she walked away, Jun grabbed her arm to stop her. "Soyoen wait.." he said..
Troy attempted to push his way out, to try and help Soyeon, but he watched as Soyeon turned reaching up and slapped Jun hard across the face. the slaps echo filled the hallway, the students watched completely silent, in awe. Jun stood there, the slap from Soyeon left a large red mark on his face, welts were already visible. he held his face with his hand.

"are you ok?" said Qri who came from behind Soyeon to check on her.

"yea lets go were gona be late for class now." Soyeon said. they walked off as the crowd began to disperse. all the students began to return on their way to their respective classes. all except Jun. who still stood there holding his face... and Troy. who stood off behind him just watching him for a moment. he slowly started walking to follow Soyeon. as he passed Jun, he turned his head slightly to look at him. Jun looked back at Troy, and took his hand away from his face, Troy didn't stop and just kept walking passed.. not having time to waste on him. he jogged after Soyeon and Qri and caught up with them.
"hey. wait." he said to them approaching from behind. they slowed down and Qri turned to him.

"not right now Troy." Qri said sharply.

"but.. i..." Troy was not expecting to be shut out. "is she ok?"

"shes fine. we just need a little girl time right now? alright?" Qri said to him. they began to walk off, leaving Troy. he just stood there, not sure what he should do. as they walked off, Soyeon looked back at Troy before continuing on her way with Qri toward class.the students shuffling through the halls began to slim. Troy stood there motionless, seemingly unaware of everyone around him. as the bell sounded the start of the next class period, Troy snapped out of it and turned around. he noticed Jun was also still standing in the hall. just like him. the 2 stared at each other. the tension between the 2 filled the entire hallway. each one refused to look away, or blink. a random late student was running, but stopped as she saw Jun and Troy engaged in a heated stare down. she stood there, just as motionless watching them... a crumpled ball of paper fell from her backpack and tumbled down the hall... a teacher emerged from a nearby classroom. the door creaked in such a way it sounded like an old wild west whistle...

"i hate to break up the cowboy showdown but you 2 are late for class. you better get moving if you dont want detention." he shouted at them. Troy and Jun reluctantly looked away from each other and went in opposite directions down the hall... the day moved in slow motion as Troys mind was filled with too many things. Soyeon, Jun, Hyomin... he tried not to think about any of it. when classes were over he anxiously went to agriculture club. and Narsha was there waiting for him."well well. look who decided to show up." she said disappointed.

"its not like i didnt show up last time.." Troy said.

"but not on time when we needed you." Narsha said poking him in the chest with her finger.

"better late than never?" Troy shrugged his shoulders.

"no. no excuses." narsha said shaking her head. "its only getting colder and if we don't get all these planted soon it will be too late!"

"well im sorry.." Troy couldn't offer anything other than an apology.

"well whatever. i know you got hockey and stuff but we just really need committed people right now." Narsha explained. "partner up and lets get ready."Troy went to join hyomin, but she was already with Sunny getting their supplies ready.

"hi." Troy said to them, giving them a hand lifting some fertilizer bags.

"oh, Troy. hey." Hyomin said a bit surprised.

"Hey." said Sunny as well

"do you have a minute?" Troy asked Hyomin.

"sorry Troy, sunny and i have alot of work to catch up on." hyomin said, brushing him off and walking away.

"you can still carry the bag for us if you want." sunny giggled.

"ah so, guess we ain't partnering up anymore?" he said loudly to Hyomin as she walked away.Hyomin didnt answer.

"she was my partner to begin with you know." Sunny reminded him patting his shoulder.

"i just wanted to talk to her quick." Troy said. "its, kind of important."

"maybe after we get this finished then." Sunny suggested as she hurried after Hyomin who was already long on her way to the field.one by one the other members went out to the field. Troy stood there and was approached by narsha.

"alright, Troy. Hyuna and i are heading out to help. you and Juyeon can carry the fertilizer bags ok?" Narsha said as she walked by.

"not dead weight juyeon..." Troy sighed to himself.he turned to see a tall slender girl lagging behind, struggling, dragging a fertilizer bag. as she pulled it, it tore open and spilled all over the floor.

"not again!" Juyeon whimpered.Troy fell to his knees in disbelief. it was going to be a long day.

after school, Troy rode his moped home slowly, and in a bad mood. he didn't even stop for dinner and made his way straight home. he parked his moped and unlocked his door, throwing his bag to the floor as he entered. he undressed down to his briefs and collapsed on his couch."if i have to work with Juyeon again im quitting that stupid club." Troy groaned to himself.his body was tired and sore from working. "i don't even feel this way after a game of hockey.." he thought as he rubbed his aching muscles.Troy turned on his TV and flipped through the channels aimlessly. nothing was on that was catching his attention. after cycling through the channels 2 or three times, he gave up and put the control down. he just blankly stared at the ceiling."after what looked like an very cold winter to start us off, we've been having some great weather until recently. unfortunately the record highs look to be ending as the last 2 days saw a decline in temperature and look to be returning to the usual colder weather we expect this time of year..." - the weather channel played in the background while troy lazily wasted time on the couch. he closed his eyes to relax.Troy heard a sound off in the distance. it was like a ringing sound. it started to get louder. he slowly opened his eyes, he had fallen asleep, and the phone woke him.he sat up and rubbed his squinting eyes. he picked up the phone from his end table."hello?" he said his voice was hoarse from waking up.

"hey Troy. its Soyeon, are you okay?" She answered on the other end.

"oh hey, yea im fine. just tired from agriculture club. whats up, how are you?" troy replied, the feeling of exhaustion quickly lifted hearing soyeons voice.

"im good. im sorry about earlier. i didnt mean to just blow you off.. i.." Soyeon started to say.

"no, its okay. you don't need to explain yourself. i figured you'd talk when you were ready. and i guess you are now so." Troy told her.

"thank you Troy." she replied kindly. "that's all i really called to say."

"well thanks and it was nice to hear from you. and if jun bothers you again just let me know." Troy chuckled

"i think we all know i can handle myself. besides. i cant have you getting suspended over Jun's nonsense." Soyeon said sternly.

"yea you are probably right about that." Troy laughed.

"im right most of the time." Soyeon joked.

"hey Soyeon.." Troy said suddenly "we should do something together this weekend."

"yes we should." Soyeon agreed. "what do you have in mind.

"actually im not sure. but we still have time to figure it out before then." Troy said.

"yea, ok. that sounds good." Soyeon replied happily.

"ok then." Troy complied.

"alright, ill let you go i still have some homework to finish." soyeon said. "ill see you tomorrow ok?"

"mhm. have a good night." Troy said to her with a big smile on his face.

"good night troy." she said softly