The following day was the same routine, but just a bit more difficult due to my cast. "You don't have to carry my backpack everyday you know?" I said to Youngjoo as we walked home. All he did was smile and continued walking; we decided to go to the cafe that wasn't too far from my home. "Go find us a place to sit. I'll order." I nodded and went to the table that was by the window so there could at least be some light. My phone buzzed and carefully taking it out of my pocket I saw in was Doyoon.
From Jang Doyoon
Hey, I'm sorry for those text messages a while back. One of my tutors goes to the same school as you and Youngjoo and saw that I had your number. Those weren't sent by me and I apologize if that confused you.
To Jang Doyoon
Oh? Is that so?
"Who you texting there?" I looked up from my phone and saw Youngjoo placing down our drinks along with some sandwiches. "Oh it's just Jang Doyoon. He was texting me some weird stuff last night." I explained. Youngjoo tilted his head in confusion but then nodded. "If he keeps messing you just tell me and I'll take care of it" he replied whole taking a sip from his drink. "No more fighting okay? I can't guarantee I can save you from another punishment." I said and all he did was smile at me.
We decided to stay at the cafe for a bit longer than expected and did some last minute work before the winter break began. "Have you picked out your present for your secret santa?" I asked and he nodded. "It should be on its way." he replied then I saw someone run pass the window. "Oh! That Jihoon!" I stood up from my chair and rushed out the door "Yah! Jihoon~ah!" He turned around and I saw this his eyes were red and that he had a red marking on his face. I turned around saw his father and mother standing looking towards our direction. Once I turned back to face Jihoon he started running off again "Seo Jihoon!" I started to run after him.
"Yah! Jeon JiAhn!" I heard Youngjoo yell but I continued to run after Jihoon. After running down three street corners Jihoon stopped at a park. "Yah.." I said out of breath. I walked closer to him and he began to sob and fell to his knees. "Be careful of your arm!" Youngjoo said as he caught up with the both of us. I knelt down next to Jihoon and pulled him into a side hug then he clung onto me like a small child and began go to cry more. "What did she do this time." I asked while he was calming down.
"I..gave her money so she can buy more medicine, but instead she threw the money back and called me disrespectful and yelled at how I'm petting her." I rolled my eyes and let out a sigh. Jihoon's mom is sick and doesn't want to listen to the doctors and take her medicine and because of that she blames Jihoon for every small mistake that she makes and tells him that he's the reason why she's sick.
"Let's go. You're gonna stay at my place. I'm tired of her treating you like this." I said while trying to help him stand up. Youngjoo stood up as well and helped me make Jihoon stand up. "No. Jihoon come and stay at my place. Tomorrow after class I'll walk you home and we can pack up your stuff." Youngjoo offered. "It's okay. The break is almost soon and I don't want anymore chaos to break out. Also I just can't leave my dad to help her." He replied. I was about to say something but my phone began to ring with text messages.
From Kim BeomCheol
Where are you?
From Kim BeomCheol
Our parents our home. Where are you?
From Kim BeomCheol
Stay where you are I'm gonna pick you up.
"C'mon lets take you home." Youngjoo said while grabbing my stuff. The three of us started to walk towards the direction of my home and half way we ran into BeomCheol. "I'll see you tomorrow. Text me later." Youngjoo handed my stuff then him and Jihoon started walking back towards Youngjoo's home. I looked at BeomCheol and started walking towards the house. Once I walked pass the gate of the house I could hear mom's voice along with dad's laugh. I don't think I can remember the last time I was able to laugh along with my parents and actually see them be happy around me.
"What? Let's go inside its getting cold." BeomCheol said while standing behind me. "They're happy." I said while looking at the front door. "And? Is it wrong for someone to be happy?" he questioned I turned around and looked at him in the eye. "We're the reasons why they're not happy. Listen to them. When was the last time we got to hear them laugh and speak without raising their tones at us? When was the last time you got to hear your dad laugh and smile?" BeomCheol just stared at the ground and sighed. "It's been a while since I've seen dad happy. After he divorced my mom...things were never the same." He added.
"Remember what my grandma said? At the end of the day its just us two who has each other. And if we can't place our differences aside and call a quits to this hatred we have, then we should at least just attempt to do it for them." I stuck my hand out as a sign of a peace offering. "It's tiring fighting everyday. As long as you stay out of my business, I'll stay out of yours and I'll make sure that none of the guys bother you at school. I think thats where most of our problems begin with so we should start from there." He shook my hand then we both headed up the stairs and opened the door.
My eyes landed on my mom who was standing in the kitchen placing some stuff away. "Mom.." I walked over and gave her hug and tried not hurt my arm. "Yah yah, be careful of your arm. Are you okay now?" she asked. I looked at her in the eye and started to feel my heart ache. It's been so long since I was able to hug and talk to my mom like this. "I'm sorry." I said while having a few tears fall from my eyes. "JiAhn~ah don't cry." She pulled me into a hug and began to rub my back. Just like Jihoon earlier I began fo cry my eyes out soon another pair of arms were hugging me.
"It's okay JiAhn don't cry." it was dad's voice I pulled away from the hug and turned to face my dad "I'm sorry dad.." He took the sleeves of his jacket and started wiping away the tears from my face. I looked over and looked at Uncle Jisoo. "I'm sorry uncle Jisoo." Mom made me and BeomCheol sit down at the table and started talking to us and allowed us to open up on few things. "Auntie, Uncle, Dad...I'm sorry for causing chaos in this household and for being a disappointment to you all. I guess I just didn't know how to control my emotions or ask for the attention/help that I needed." BeomCheol said then standing up to do a full 90 degree bow. I stood up and did the same. "Kids sit down." Dad said.
"The teenage years and high school life is one of the most difficult stages of your entire life. This stage is where you learn to become independent and start see that its just you against the world. You guys shouldn't have to feel like you need to bottle up your emotions and keep secrets from us and I think thats where we lack as parents. Starting from now and till forever we will always have family meetings just to check in with the both of you okay?" Both me and BeomCheol nodded then stood up to give them all a hug.
"Go wash up. The dinner should be here soon." Mom said and the both of us nodded. I walked up the stairs and into my room so I can change. Remembering from earlier I grabbed my phone and texted Youngjoo.
To Seo Youngjoo
Hows Jihoon? Is he feeling better?
While waiting for a reply I finished changing into my home clothes. I grabbed my medicine and placed on my desk getting it ready for later before I sleep. The sound of my phone ringing made me quickly turn around and pick it up.
From Seo Youngjoo
He's fine. He explained to me more in detail of his situation.
To Seo Youngjoo
That's good to hear. My parents actually came back from their trip and me and BeomCheol are working on ending our feud against one another for the sake of our parents.
From Seo Youngjoo
So no more you and BeomCheol fighting? Let's hope that jerk can change his attitude at school then so I won't have to beat the crap out of him.
To Seo Youngjoo
He's gonna work on that. Remember no more fighting!
From Seo Youngjoo
Fine, I'll do it just for you. Anyways go get some rest I'll come pick you up tomorrow along with Jihoon. Also don't make any plans with anyone on Wednesday, I wanna take you somewhere.
To Seo Youngjoo
Okay?
From Seo Youngjoo
Don't think about it too much alright. ;)
To Seo Youngjoo
What's with the winking face??? It's making this suspicious
From Seo Youngjoo
;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Goodnight!
What exactly do you have planned Seo Youngjoo?
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Fiksi Penggemar[final squeal to Being SVT Vernon's Daughter and Lost Photo] not everyone can have the same destiny as others, especially not with the chwe/jeon family as the 3rd generation faces the harsh reality of the true world.
