Premonition | Stray Kids AU

Chapter 33: Home

Jirou's POV

I have just taken a quick shower and went out of the bathroom when my phone rang, indicating that there's a message from Team A's group chat. I looked at it and decided to just wear my shorts first, resting my shirt on my shoulder as I sat on the edge of my bed.

It was Joseph who sent the message.

He delivered the news about Dean, who nearly killed himself by having an intention on hanging himself on a rope above his head but it was gladly stopped by his step brother, Hanz and Shawn.

Dean, he's someone who's a down to earth kind of person but he's been fine. I didn't expect him to do this. My heart feels heavy, my face couldn't even make a smile appear. These days, accidents are continuously happening and as I've observed, those happened among our members.

This is too much for me, honestly. I'm affected on what is happening that I question if this is a bad luck after a luck that happened which was our team being chosen. I had a lot of thoughts as I stare blankly at our group chat which the messages kept on going up as each members are having a conversation.

After minutes, I've made up my mind.
I let the guys know that I will be going back to my father's house to stay with him for at least two days and they told me to keep safe and return after two days for we still have a continuous individual test.

It was at night when I decided that's why I had to pack until midnight and leave my place at midnight. I called my dad for him to be aware and be able to open the gate for me beforehand.
It was on the fourth ring when he answered.

"Dad, hello!"

My engine have been heated enough when I greeted, my foot started to push on the gas causing for my car to move.

"Why are you calling this late, son?"

It was obvious from his voice that he have just woken up and my call was obviously the reason why.

"I'm coming home and I'm on my way right now."

As I've said that, I can hear the noise of him rushing to sit up from laying on his bed. I silently chuckle at my dad. As I've said before, we are both an adventurer, we have such active bodies that's why we could move fast and it seems like my dad have been active in activities even without me.

"This sudden? At this hour?"

"Don't you want to see the face of your handsome son, though?"

I chuckled, not for the question to sound so serious.

"No. Come fast nut drive safely. I'll let the guards know."

He answered.

"Alright, dad! I'll focus on driving now."

And there, I ended the call.

The ride I had on the way home was smooth. It might be far but considering the time, there are no hassle since it's an hour where everyone's deep asleep on their beds. I reached home in no time and as told by my dad, the guards did let my car in. I parked it beside my dad's car and entered our home. Both living room up to the kitchen has its light on, even the TV is onㅡ making the house look lively at this hour. My dad was on the couch, sipping on his coffee. The view that I've seen a lot every time I come home this late because of my activities. He didn't have that scary and dark aura this time though.

I greet him but went straight to the kitchen first to get a cup of coffee and sat beside him on the couch.

"What's with the sudden visit, son?" He first asked after sipping on his cup of coffee and turning his head towards me.

"I'm not only visiting though, I'm staying here for two days!" My voice were full of enthusiasm when I delivered that news to him.

"Were you having problems at school?" His voice is full of seriousness.

"Not really, I just need to unwind. There are a lot of happenings lately," I silently answered his question. I hope he doesn't take it in the wrong way that I'm being bullied because no one can bully a Jirou.

"Alright, but how was your school? Being a track and field student?" He then again asked that made me gulped.

"We are currently having an individual test since our team has been chosen to individually compete with each other to be that final person who can respresent Dolim. It is only one," I raised one of my fingers. "Only one can be given a chance."

"I know you will do well, son. Considering how fit you are."

Pressure.

I smiled and never have I showed that I don't have that much confidence in taking that place but I'm going to fight with all I can and I still do believe that I have a chance for I am fitted to be the person the represent Dolim University.

After minutes, we have finished drinking our coffee and decided to head to our own rooms as we said our good nights to each other. As soon as I went inside my room, I was welcomed with the arrangement of the room. It was totally my style and my things are still in its right place but they totally clean my room every now and then as I can see how it maintained its cleanliness after I left. There are no missing picturesㅡ all my adventures with dad and alone was there.

I dropped my body on the bed, only to realize how my body got tired from a simple driving to my way here. Still, the things that kept on happening to our team doesn't leave my mind. Since I need to regain my strength and have my body on its full mode again, I thought of hiking. It will a good time to hike, it could be a way for me to unwind and also for my body to be on a good condition before the test.

With those thoughts in mind, I doze of to sleep.