Shine Forever

1- READY OR NOT

Was it already morning? Kihyun didn’t know. Day and night, it was the same to him. Everything was in the darkness. He rolled on his side, slowly opening his eyes only to see the same as with his eyes closed. He let out a soft sigh when he remembered what is going to happen today. Not only he has an appointment with his doctor later this day but it’s his and Minhyuk’s first day in new school. He was terrified. After the accident Kihyun stopped attending his school and he got kicked out. Minhyuk left soon after that, moving with Kihyun from Seoul to Busan. Busan was calmer place for a blind person, which was what Minhyuk said to reason with Kihyun. But the blond boy was right. Busan was way calmer than Seoul. But how will his new classmates react? Will they judge him like the kids in their old school? He sat slowly up and smiled when he heard the door being open. “Good, you are awake.” Minhyuk said and grinned. “It’s a beautiful morning Kihyun! The sun is shining, birds are singing and I’m excited to go to the new school!” Kihyun rolled his eyes. “I can tell. Minhyuk I don’t think I should go.” The blond boy frowned and sat down on Kihyun’s bed. “That’s nonsense my friend. You promised, remember? We promised each other that this time, everything will be different. You were so excited for the music class.” Kihyun sighed and nodded slowly. “I know, I’m just scared.” Minhyuk took Kihyun’s hand in his own, squeezing it gently. “Everything will be fine. I will be by your side all the time. Except for our different classes. And for the time when I will be at work.”
“I don’t agree with this as well, you know? I can help earn money as well.” Minhyuk sighed. The look in Kihyun’s face always makes him sad. The boy knew his friend hated pity. He hated that he can’t do what others could. “Kihyun please. We had this conversation many times. I’ve got this, okay?” Kihyun pulled his hand away, nodding. “Sure. Can you please choose some clothes for me?” Minhyuk grinned happily and jumped out of the bed, walking to Kihyun’s closet. “They said it’s going to be really hot today. So some shorts and t-shirt will be okay. Thanks God that this school is not using school uniforms anymore.”
“It’s because this is the cheapest school in Busan Minhyuk.” Kihyun chuckled, moving his legs slowly, getting out of the bed. He kept one hand on the bed, walking slowly towards his desk. In the amount of short time, he managed to remember where exactly things in his room are. He put his hands on the desk, searching for his phone. He smiled when he felt the device under his fingers and picked it up. “I promised to call Nana. She will be helping the doctor today in his office. She will pick me up after school.” Kihyun smiled softly when he mentioned the girl. Nana was a young nurse and Kihyun’s friend from the old school in Seoul. He tapped on the screen of his phone. “Nana.” He said and his phone automatically called the girl. She answered immediately with her excited voice. “Kihyunnie! Is everything okay?” Kihyun had to pull his phone away from his ear for a second. “Yes, I just wanted you to know that my classes end at 2pm.”
“Okay, I will be waiting for you then. Would you like to go have a lunch with me later after your appointment?”
“Sure, maybe we can go to visit the café Minhyuk is working at.” Kihyun said and smiled when the girl chuckled. “I would love to see Minhyuk trying to work.”
“Hey! I can hear you!” The blond boy whined and Kihyun laughed. “Okay Nana we have to get ready for school. See you later.”
“See ya Kihyunnie.” He waited for her to end the call before putting his phone back down on his desk. “Minhyuk did you prepare the clothes already?” Minhyuk nodded slowly but the slapped his forehead. Kihyun couldn’t see him. “Yes. Want me to help you to get to the bathroom?” Kihyun shook his head and pushed himself away from the table, moving his hands in front of himself to make sure he won’t walk into the wall. Luck wasn’t on his side this time because he tripped over his school bag and fell down. Minhyuk was kneeling by his side in a few seconds, helping him back up. “Are you okay? I said I will help you.” Kihyun pushed his hands away. “I don’t need your help!” Minhyuk bit his bottom lip. He knew his friend tried not to depend on others. “Kihyun I know you hate this but you need help whether you like it or not.” He gently wrapped his fingers around Kihyun’s wrist and pulled him out of the room and towards the bathroom gently. He turned on the water for him in the shower. “Call when you will be done.” He whispered and left the boy alone.