A Cinderella Story

Chapter 14 pt.2

"Hey Junhoe." I looked at Jiwon a he called Junhoe while driving.

'Hey, is everything okay?' Junhoe's voice came out of the speaker.

"Yeah, Jay is here with me. I'm taking him to my house."

'Angel, did you take all your things?' he asked. I answered a weak 'yes'.
Hearing Junhoe's voice managed to calm me a bit, but I still felt bad.
I felt bad for freezing and making Jiwon argue Jimin alone.
I felt pathetic I couldn't face him properly.
I don't want others to protect me. I could handle Jimin's stupid face and my stepfather alone just well until now.
So why…?

"Can you come over to my house? Ask Hanbin for the address since I'm driving." Jiwon asked of him.

'Yeah, sure. I'll head out in a few minutes.' Junhoe agreed and ended the call without even asking why or what for.
I really don't understand him sometimes.
I sighed deeply, leaning my head on Jiwon's head.

"I'm pathetic…" I said quietly.

"Kim Jinhwan. I taught you better than speak nonsense." Jiwon scolded me. "Stop that. You're not pathetic. Jimin is an asshole."

"You shitting me? I just stood there like a lost puppy!"

"Jay, you can't be serious." Jiwon frowned. "This guy has been harassing you for years. He and his father abused you. He fucking raped you! You have all the right to be scared."
I sighed deeply, trying to hold back the tears I had.
At the back of my mind, I knew he's right.
I've become used to be their obedient slave.

I did everything they asked, I didn't have any social life, Jimin made sure everyone at school would stay away from me..
Yesterday was the first time in my life I didn't return home. Or answered my father.
And I really was scared.
"We'll be at my home soon." Jiwon promised.

I can't believe I'm only now going to see my best friend's house for the first time.
I'm a bit excited, in a way.
So I tried to focus on this instead of what happened.

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When we got to Jiwon's house, Junhoe was already there, leaning against his car in the parking lot.
"He's fast." Jiwon said a bit surprised.

"Does he live far?" I asked, not really understanding Jiwon's surprise.

"Yeah, kind of. Let's go. Leave the bags here for now." He stopped the car and got out, so I followed him.
Once Junhoe notice me he quickly walked to us, pulling me to a hug.
I didn't expect that, but I'm not complaining.
That's exactly what I needed right now.

So I hugged him back, holding tightly into him as I buried my face in his chest.
How could I be away from him for so long?
I missed him. Even if I didn't see him only for a few hours.
His scent, touch and warmth could calm me in seconds.
"What happened…?" He asked me quietly, brushing my hair.

"I missed you…" I mumbled, holding tighter into him.
I don't want to be away from him. I just got him. It took me a long time to confess to him, and then we couldn't even be a normal couple.
Last night was amazing.
And I really am sad it ended.

Junhoe pressed a kiss on my head. "Angel, will you tell me what happened?"

I shook my head. "Nothing…"
I don't want him to worry for nothing. I don't want to upset him for nothing.
I'm just happy he's here.

"Hm…" he hummed, lifting me. "Doesn't sound like nothing."
I instantly wrapped my arms around his neck, shaking my head again.

"I'm fine…"