Lost and Found || JINHWI

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Daehwi ran away again, his hands were dripping blood down the empty sidewalk. His hands shaking in pain, he wasn't going to be able to cover it or treat it if his father is waiting for him to return. He clenched his other hand inside his pocket as tears were ready to fall. He was so darn close to run away with his stuff like his mother had said. He ran away emptied handed, with nothing to keep himself safe or warm. He sat on a bench knowing a bus wouldn't come since it's literally late late. He leaned against the glass staring up at the dark skies.

"Can't I just start a new life...?"

He asked himself, he felt himself drifting away from reality and slept there with no one to bother him. Few hours later, he felt someone tapping him lightly. He woke up slowly to meet someone in casual clothes.

"Hey."

Daehwi look up to stare at the person's eye in a curious response.

"Do you want to tag along? I hate going to places alone, plus I'm in a mood to help someone."

"H-Help?"

"Let's just get something to eat and drink at a cafe nearby. Come on."

He said as he reached his hand out, Daehwi took it with his other uninjured hand. They walked down the sidewalk together till they arrived at the designated cafe. They entered, Daehwi had forgotten the aura that every cafe have and he surely missed it.

"You can find a seat for us, is there something you wanted?"

"Just get me whatever..."

The person nodded then went on to the cashier to start ordering. Daehwi turned and looked around for a good spot to sit. Sure any open seats right now is all of them. Daehwi decided to go the seats by a window and stare out again. The person glanced back at him to noticed a similarity.

"No way that he's the one Jinyoung made contact with.."

The cashier looked at his customer with his order in hand now.

"Hello sir? Your order is ready."

"Oh! Thank you."

The customer thanked as he took the tray then went to other person. He lowered the tray and took a seat next to him.

"Hey."

No response.

"Hello?"

He waved his hands catching the other's attention. From there, that's when we found out his name thanks to the worn out school uniform.

"Lee Daehwi? Is that your name, right?"

Daehwi nodded before glaring down, the other smile lightly finally finding out the name.

"Ah, my name is Park Jihoon. I go to the same school as you, but I believe I'm a year or two ahead."

Jihoon introduced himself as he gave Daehwi his drink. Daehwi stared at the drink then looked away.

"I think-"

Ring

Jihoon looked at who entered the cafe to see the person that he hated now. Jinyoung saw Jihoon then approached him and his new friend. He looked at his new friend to realize it was Daehwi.

"Jihoon, whats this? You're mad at me yesterday for no reason and I found you here treating him?"

Jinyoung asked as he saw the order from Jihoon. He gave Daehwi a silent 'excuse-us' expression and grabbed Jinyoung. They went outside as Daehwi sat there watching from inside. It's entertainment to Daehwi all of a sudden. Jihoon and Jinyoung were exchanging slaps, kicks, and punches. Well more like Jinyoung receiving those from Jihoon. After seeing a finger being point of him, Daehwi mind clicked as they knew they were talking talking about him. Jinyoung received another slap and this time covered it.

"Jihoon-ah, can you stop? This embarrassing!"

"Embarrassing my ass. You carried that guy there like he's your bride!"

"B-Bride?! Jihoon, where did you suddenly think of that?!"

"You're an idiot, no wonder why you couldn't say anything to your parents. Why did I even date a guy who would have already been dating another person already."

Jihoon said as he glance at Daehwi before walking away. Jinyoung reached out and grabbed Jihoon's hand tightly.

"Jihoon, yesterday. He was hurt, I was going to take him to the nurse so he can get treated. He can barely walk normal with that injured foot!"

"Stop finding excuse, fuck you, Jinyoung."

Jihoon said one last time then walked away from Jinyoung. Jinyoung's heart wrenched from the latter's word. He glanced at Daehwi who was watching from inside a death glare before running to chase after Jihoon. Daehwi felt scared when he saw that, he looked at the order that Jihoon bought for them. He sighed knowing that he would have to consume them to not let them go to waste. A good start to his new life now that he ran away. Only thing that sucks is that he's stuck wearing the school uniform till he can be able to afford new clothes and a actual roof to sleep under. He was about to reach for the food then saw how disgusting and red his hand was from the harsh cut. He stood up then went to the restroom that was located in the back. He stood in front of the mirror then started to put his hand under the water to wash it away.

"Ngh."

He groaned from the pain, he jerked his hand back couple of times while blowing on it. His hand grew numb again, he just left it as it is then walked out. He returned back to his seat and found nothing there. He turned to find his food before being shown a bag containing the ordered food.

"Here."

"O-Oh.. thank you.."

Daehwi held the bag with his good hand before looking at the person, a quick reminder flashed through his memory.

"Listen, it's not much that I ask for but can you help me explain to Jihoon what happen that day?"

Jinyoung asked, looking at Daehwi begging through his own eyes. Daehwi hesitated before giving in, exchanging for what Jinyoung had did for him already.