Roommates

Part 74

Hyun Woo and I have arrived in Busan. This time we told our parents about it so we won't get in trouble. Since the trial is next week, I need to get all the evidence that I can. 

"So where should we start?" Hyun Woo asks. 

"We need to find Jeon Dong Hyuk, he's the key to getting Jin Soo convicted." I say. 

"But how are we gonna find him? Busan is huge." Hyun Woo points out. He's right, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. 

"I think I know where he is." I say. Hyun Woo stands there confused. I grab his arm.

"Come on!" I exclaim.  

        "Are you sure he's here?" Hyun Woo asks as we step into the school. 

"He likes photography and where has the best view of the city?" I ask, expectantly. 

"I'm not following." Hyun Woo says. I roll my eyes. 

"You can be really dense sometimes." I say. "The school roof has the best view." 

"Ohh." He says, finally understanding. "But we aren't students here, what if we get caught?"

"We won't. We can blend in with the students here for weekend study." I assure. We walk down the halls looking for the stairs that lead to the roof. 

"Over there." Hyun Woo says, pointing.  When we get closer, we realize that it's unlocked. We push the door open and climb up the stairs.  Hyun Woo pushes the door open and climb onto the roof. A boy is standing there, he suddenly turns around when he hears the door open. 

"What are you two doing here?" Jeon Dong Hyuk asks. 

"We need to talk to you." Hyun Woo says.  He shakes his head. 

"I know what this is about. I'm not going to testify." He says. Hyun Woo and I look at each other. 

"You can get justice for yourself and Park Min Jun." I say. Dong Hyuk shakes his head again. 

"Justice?" He scoffs. "There is no such thing as justice when you're poor and powerless."  He's not wrong, to be honest. 

"But it's worth a shot." I say. Dong Hyuk turns away and looks at the city. 

"I didn't  help him in life and I can't help him in death." Dong Hyuk says suddenly. 

"You can help him now." Hyun Woo says. 

"I watched him die... I let him die." Dong Hyuk says, his voice cracking. I feel a lump forming in my throat. 

"I could've tried to help him, but I was a coward....he died because of me." Dong Hyuk says, crying. Hyun Woo suddenly approaches him. 

"He didn't die because of you. You were scared for your life too, but the last thing you can do for your friend is to get justice for him." Hyun Woo says, putting his hand on Dong Hyuk's shoulder. Dong Hyuk looks at Hyun Woo. 

"I'm scared of them, they already beat me up." Dong Hyuk says. 

"Hyung will make sure no one harms you." Hyun Woo says, smiling. 

"Thank you." Dong Hyuk says, wiping his tears away. The door suddenly opens and we all turn our heads. 

"What are you guys doing up here?" A girl asks. I notice that her gaze is fixed on Hyun Woo.

"We were just leaving." I say. We scramble back into the school. There's suddenly a loud noise. 

"What's that sound?" Dong Hyuk asks.