Beautiful as Snow, Cold as Ice

Chapter 14

It took him years to get over it. He hadn't forgotten but he'd no longer flinch when people were touching him.

His family and friends had been worried for years. He felt guilty not telling them but it was for the best. That bastard were never going to find him anymore.

They had sued him and shortly after that he had gone to serving the state in prison. Jinyoung felt free then.

Only for a moment.

He wished to forget. But that wasn't possible was it?

So when he started high school, he took on the cold mask. Not talking to anyone accept his friends nor showing warmth. He used to be kind and helping.

Maybe that was one of the things he lost.

He made a promise shortly after. To never fall in love again, no matter what. Love is what broke him. It made him weak, weak for that monster.

So no. He would never be able to have feelings again if he so tried.

At least he had been doing good until six guys crashed into his life.

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Jinyoung hummed softly as he was baking, it made him calm every time.

The evening ended peacefully, Hyunjin coming home just in time for dinner. If his suspicion was right, the younger would eventually sneak out to meet his boyfriends again.

Smiling softly, he filled the dough with chocolate, having chocolate chip cookies in mind. The smell was always so calming and he had time to think alone in peace.

Maybe he should go and talk to Jaebum tomorrow. After all, they did have that science project together. He just hoped he didn't need to meet all of GOT6 on the same time.

Yeah, he really didn't want to meet all of them at once.

Though, talking to Mark seemed no problem. He was calm and understanding, a great listener for that part. They did actually talk more and more, eventually giving each other their phone numbers. Sadly, they had none lessons together.

Jackson was the same as he remembered. His bubbly hyung had insisted that he should stop talking to him so formally. They texted almost everyday, Jackson always before going to fencing training. He smiled as he remembered how good friends they were once. Maybe they still are.

Jinyoung sighed again, washing the dishes as the cookies was in the oven. He was surely only overthinking. GOT6 might be too much to handle on the same time but they could be friends. It's not like they are trying to use him for grades or something.

He decided to go to Jaebum tomorrow.

Next morning after history class, Jinyoung found his way through the soccer plan. Thankfully, no one was there and he could walk in peace. He suspected the first grades would have lesson there soon, so he hurried over to avoid talking to people.

"Jinyoung hyung!"

Ah, of course. He turned around with a forced smile, facing Yugyeom as the younger made his way to him.

So much for going unnoticed. Though, the smile on the younger's face reminded him of a puppy. A giant puppy of he was honest.

"Hi Yugyeom-ah."

"What are you doing here, hyung?"

"I was on my way to history class. I decided to talk to Jaebum but it seemed like he has English so I decided to take a shortcut."

"Oh! Then, I can tell you that Jaebum hyung isn't here today."

Jinyoung sighed. Of course this would happen.

"Wait, when do you end last class hyung?"

What was this kid try to do now? Jinyoung though after, remembering that he had music last.

"15.20 I think."

"Well, my art lesson ends at 15.10 so I can wait for you. We can go to Jaebum's house together!"

Go together with Kim Yugyeom? Maybe this could wait until after.

"But, it was only a small matter though-"

"Hyung did mention a project with you. So I thought you would want to go over to his house?"

They hadn't talked much about this but the older did say that it was alright for him to come over. He just didn't want all of the six to be there if they were going to study.

"C'mon hyung! Or maybe you don't want to?"

The younger pouted and looked disappointed, causing him to laugh.

"No, it's alright. I'll just have to inform my siblings first."

Yugyeom grinned happily and shouted a 'see you later' before returning to his lesson. He left Jinyoung confused with a frown.

Why did I say yes?

Damn these six bastards, really.