Jung Wooyoung in The Heart Mender

Chapter 9

It's been a few days since that fantastic and insane night you had with Wooyoung. You haven't heard from him, and you wondered if you even gave him your phone number so he can contact you again. After days of agony, you finally caved in and went to San's house. He would at least know how to contact Wooyoung, but we'll see. You walked up the stairs, and you wondered how you survived that night when you ran up this flight of stairs. Once you reached the top, you were out of breath, and you bent forward, breathing heavily. Unable to catch your breath, you then threw your head back to sigh.

"Don't worry, I've been living here for a year, and I still get winded down," a soft voice said. You leveled your head and looked at the direction of the sound. It was San, and he was wearing a cheetah print muscle shirt, and his black hair slicked back.

"I'm really out of shape," you replied stupidly. San made you nervous, and you wanted to hit yourself at the lame comment you just did. He didn't mind it as he smiled brightly.

"Nonsense, you're beautiful, and your body is--healthy," San smirked. "But what are you doing here? To what do I owe this pleasure?" San got closer to you, and he couldn't take his eyes off of you. You made a step back and did your best to keep a neutral face and not let him realize how fast your heart was beating.

"I-I was hoping you knew where Wooyoung was. He hasn't been to school, and I don't think we exchanged numbers. I want to make sure he's okay," you replied, avoiding eye contact.

"Why do you want Wooyoung?" San said, tilting his head cockily and staring at your lips.

"He took a beating for me, San. I want to make sure he isn't as hurt or if he needs anything," you said sternly. San sized you up, eyeing you from top to bottom and circling you like a panther to its prey.

"You should come inside, maybe you and I can bond overnight as you and Wooyoung did," San said in a flirtatious manner.

"I should go, San. I thought you might be able to help me, but it seems like you're not. Thank you for your help anyways, and if you see or hear from Wooyoung, tell him I'm looking for him, please," you said as you turned to go down the stairs. San reached for your arm and twirled you around to face him. You ended up inches away from his mouth, and you quickly turned a cheek to not look at him. You liked Wooyoung, not San. San was being a huge flirt, and this wasn't how he acted when you first met him.

"San, please let me go," you said, still not looking at him.

"You impress me so much. Another girl wouldn't be able to resist my charms, and Wooyoung knows that. You've passed the test," San said. He released you from his grasp and held out his hand. "Give me your phone."

Wooyoung... how are you? I haven't seen you at school.....

Who's this?

It's Y/N. Did you forget me already?

I could never forget you, baby girl. I'm okay, come over?

Send me your address!

You then found yourself outside of Wooyoung's house, and you knocked on the door rhythmically. Wooyoung opened the door, a brilliant smile on his face, and he lunged to hug you.

"Y/N! I'm so happy you're here. Come in!" Wooyoung said. He ushered you into his home and held onto your hand as he led you into his room.

"Your face is less bruised up. I'm so happy you're a lot better," you said.

"I have an image to keep up, baby. I didn't want to show my face all bruised up like that," Wooyoung said. He looked at you from his bed, and he motioned you to sit next to him. You shook your head and crossed your arms.

"First, you have to explain to me that little stunt that San played earlier to me. He said you were in on it," you said in an annoyed tone. Wooyoungs cheeks flushed pink, and he looked down to his feet.

"About that, yeah. Haha," Wooyoung laughed nervously. "San is just trying to protect me. I've been hurt before, and a lot of my exes have tried to hit on San. So any girl that likes me goes through that little test."

"Wooyoung, that's so messed up!" you said.

"I know, I know. I just don't want to get hurt again, you know? If there was something that you could do to prevent heartbreak, wouldn't you do it?" Wooyoung asked innocently.

"I guess it depends," you said, resigned.

"I'm thrilled you passed the test, though. San said he didn't try that hard because you rejected him right away, so thank you. That must mean there's someone that you like a lot, and I'm hoping that's me," Wooyoung said.

"We'll see about that, Wooyoung."