You Are Here

Tʀᴇs

Today is the day of the orientation, and Seungcheol doesn't comprehend his feelings. Lately, he's been that way, and there's nothing he can do about it. He signed the papers the next day that it arrived. He doesn't like leaving things unfinished and instead does it the moment he gets it.

He wanted to wake up really early, even though the orientation started at 14:00. But he failed, and instead woke up at 12:00. He was planning on waking up at 6 o'clock, but apparently, he didn't hear it. He jerks up from the bed, forgetting about the phone that is ringing again for the hundredth time and runs to the bathroom.

He took exactly one-hour showering and changing. Luckily, he didn't spend any time choosing his clothes, all of that decided a few days ago. He wasn't informed to wear any specific clothing, so he assumed that he could wear anything. He didn't want to wear any professional clothing, fearing that he will be the only one, so he went for something simple. He put his black leggings like pants, ripped in the knees, and a white oversized t-shirt. Over his shirt, he put an oversized white hoodie with a design in the middle which he doesn't recognize but looks cool.

He disconnected his phone from the charger, making sure that it did charge. The green battery confirming that it did, he puts it in his hoodie's pocket. He grabs the envelope, the papers inside of it, and walks out of his room. He closes the door and walks down the stairs, smelling his mom's cooking in the process.

His mother knew him well, knew that he would wake up at this hour. It brought her into tears when he said that he will wake up early. He reminds her of his dad, always claiming that they will wake up in a certain hour but failing. His father, no idea of what his wife is thinking, smiled when he saw his son.

"Hi, Cheolie!" His mother cheerfully says, a bright smile on her beautiful face. She places a plate in front of her husband, a typical egg and bacon breakfast in it. She then places the same on the seat Seungcheol will sit in. He sits in the same place, feeling more comfortable than the other chairs even though they're the same. She then places a big plate full of fluffy pancakes.

"Hi, mom, dad!" He replies with the same emotion, trying to hide his nervousness. He caught his father smirk at his attempt before he raised his fork to eat his eggs. His mom places the plate down her seat and sits down.

"So, how are you feeling?" His dad asks when Seungcheol went to grab some pancakes. He debated in his head to either lie or tell the truth, and the truth won. He went to grab a bite to calm down before he said it.

"Being honest, I'm so nervous. I have no idea what to expect. The good thing is that I'm not going alone."

"Don't worry too much son. I'm sure you will like it. Tell me all of the details when you come back." His mom exclaimed, and he sometimes wishes that he could be like her. His dad nodded, being unable to talk with his mouth full. They talk about more things, completely forgetting the time.

Seungcheol checked what time, and jumped up, noticing that it was almost time to leave. It was currently 13:56, and he's panicking to get ready. He puts his dishes in the sink and goes to put on his black shoes, trying to do it as fast as he could. His parents shake their heads, laughing quietly at him.

He makes sure that he has everything before he kisses both his parents in the cheek. They both tell him to take care of himself, which he nods even though he has no idea what will happen. He hears a single knock on the door, and he knows it time to go. They exchange goodbye to one another, and Seungcheol breathes in and out before he opens the door. He doesn't look at the stranger, instead focuses on locking the door to calm his heart down.

"You better hurry up with that door of yours. I can literally hear your heartbeats and it's annoying." Seungcheol turned around as soon as he heard the deep voice. He chooses to ignore what the stranger said, and instead focus if this is the one that will take him to the school. He was the one, the badge confirming it. This man radiates the word 'danger,' the complete opposite of Jimin and Taehyung. He doesn't know how to feel about it, but he has to trust the principal.