IRRESEPLACEABLE (PARK JINYOUNG X READER)

#5

I keep tapping my fingers on the table to the rhythm. Lately I have been into classical music. This particular one that I'm listening to is actually recommended by Mark. Who knows that guy is interested in classical music.

As I hummed along, in my peripheral vision, I saw a figure standing beside me.

I looked up to see Mr.Park, my mouth slightly open.

He bent down to my level, our eyes met. Then he extended both his hands, and pulled out my airpod from my ear.

I blinked several times.

My hair was covering my ears. How the hell did he know?

"I'll confisticate this Ms. Song. You can collect it from me after school" he said calmly, which made him even more scary than he already is.

After school, I went to the lecturers' room to get my airpod.

Mr. Park wasnt there at the moment. Just as I was about to look through his drawer to look at a certain photo which I couldnt find on the table.

"Ms Song" he called out from behind.

I turned to face him, trying my best to act normal.

He walked up to me, opened his drawer, took out the airpod, and handed it to me.

But I just stood there, doing nothing.

"Is there something wrong?" He asked, sitting on his chair.

"The photo"

"Well, you wouldnt find that anymore"

"Where is it?"

"Too many questions Rose" he said with a stern voice.

Okay, that was clearly a warning.

I stared into his eyes a few more seconds and then I take my leave.

×××

"Cant believe you asked me to join you for dinner. I mean, its a first" Mark babbled as he washed the dishes.

"Did Mr. Park has a girlfriend?"

"You didnt have a crush on him did you?" He asked furrowing his eyebrows.

"No you idiot. I'm just curious"

"How so?"

"I mean, he's friendly to everyone. Some girls, you know may think that he likes them or something like that"

"You're never curious about people business, why the change of heart?"

"Isnt this what you want? What everyone wants? For me to change"

"Woah woah hold on. You dont need to raise your voice. Just, its sudden. Thats all. Yeah, change. Change is a good thing"

"So about Jinyoung, I dont know much about him"

"You've been friends for almost a decade so you'll propably know"

"Well" he started "I dont know now, but, he did have a girlfriend back in the days. They were engaged, until the girl decided to quit and married his cousin. Jinyoung took it hard. He never got into relationship again. Not that I heard"

"And look, I may not know the details but Jinyoung never wants to talk about it. So, you cant tell anyone about it. Promise me Rose"

"I promise"

That night, I kept thinking about Mr. Park, even though I cant really imagine what he had gone through.

But for the first time in my life, I feel like I want to know someone.

Him.