Whoever was in the hall stopped.
They all stared at Hyunjin, who was crying silently while glaring at Minho.
The older was paralyzed. Face demonstrating shock, not changing for a few seconds. When he returned to his senses, well not really, he didn't think or even process the punch he gave Hyunjin. It didn't get to him when he hazily watched Hyunjin stumble backwards, with a gasp.
He couldn't stop himself from lunging towards the younger, mind asleep while his fists collided with Hyunjin's being. The younger could only dodge the deadly ones.
It wasn't until Woojin and Chan pulled them away that he realized his actions.
"Minho what the hell is wrong with you?!", Chan was protectively hugging Hyunjin. The youngers face was buried in the space between his shoulder and neck.
"Minho, lets go", Woojin pushed Minho a little.
Minho complied, but he was panicking on the inside, what did he do? How bad did Hyunjin end up? Why couldn't he stop himself?
"Hyung I didn't mean to-"
Woojin shook his head, "No, I know, what happened?"
"I-I... I don't know. We were arguing and then he slapped me..."
"What were you two arguing about?"
Minho pursed his lips, "over notes."
"notes?"
He nodded and made a gesture, "no of course not hyung! He just let out all his problems on me by slapping me. I just told him my issue with Changbin and he slapped me"
Woojin gave a bitter laugh, "That's all? Are you sure? Hyunjin wouldn't snap that easily"
"well he did hyung! And...and I couldn't control myself from hurting him"
The older watched how Minho raked his fingers through his hair, and nervously glanced around every few seconds.
"We should get to class Minho, I'll check up on Hyunjin later and tell you how he is through text, yeah?"
Minho nodded and let Woojin walk him to class.
...
"He will be fine once he rests," the nurse turned to Hyunjin. "I'll call your parents to come pick you up, if you feel like you prefer that over staying in here until dismissal. "
Hyunjin thought before mumbling out how he would like to stay until dismissal. The nurse nodded and turned to Chan, "you can stay here for a while, tell me when you need a pass"
'Woah she is really nice' Chan smiled at her, bowing before watching her leave.
"Hyunjin, will you please tell me what happened?", he asked softly and sat at the end of the bed.
Hyunjin rolled over, back facing Chan, he was in no mood to respond. He didn't want to say anything either, he was still in shock from how Minho had changed so suddenly.
Seeing Minho beat other kids were one thing, being one of those kids was another.
"Don't you ever was to runaway?", he asked softly.
Chan rose a brow, "no. Why would I? I have everything..."
Hyunjin scoffed, "of course you do. I don't even know why I asked you of all people"
"What do you mean by that, Hyunjin? Is everything ok?"
"It will be..."
"What do you mean? Hyunjin, I am worried about you. We've been friends for a long time, you can trust me"
Chan's frown deepened when the younger gave no response. A sigh escaped his lips as he stood up, "fine. Be like that. Text me if you need me, I'll go back to class"
And Chan left.
He left Hyunjin to let his voices drown him.
...
"He's a sped."
No, he couldn't breath.
"Don't listen to them Jisung. They don't know what is really going on"
He's been trying so hard.
People think he doesn't know, people think it's funny. That his illness is funny. Or that it is disgusting, that he is a freak.
"People need to fear me"
People need to understand.
He had just found someone. Someone he had believed would be there like his older brother.
Like Felix.
"I would accept your offer, but I know sooner or later you will hate me if I say yes. Honestly, helping you bully regular kids would be fine. But kids like Jisung? Hell no."
Does he understand?
Is it possible that people know there are limits? Why can't everyone be like that?
Is his existence that funny? Is his illness that funny?
Never, has he felt so alone before.
His older brother found someone; soon he will just he a burden.
"He's super nice Sungie! I can't wait to see what the future brings us. You'll find someone too! It will just take time..."
How much time?
How much pain will it also bring?
His wonderland... Is falling apart..
