boy next door ; k. junkyu

07

ahreum.

i stared at the book i had finished reading before going to my bookshelves and putting it back there.

"two hundred and thirty sixth book." i laughed. at this case i would probably read every book in the world there is. my books doesn't only limit on novels but also school text books, memoirs and more. i went to scan my bookshelves to find another book to read.

no guys. this is just a mini library in my room, i have a bigger library downstairs because my life basically revolves on books. i stopped at my tracks after noticing a familiar book i have read years ago.

the fault in our stars by john green.

"well this brings a lot of memories." i chuckled as i got the book and smiled, deciding to reread this masterpiece again. i then went to the couch near my window and made myself comfortable to start reading. but before i could open the book i noticed that i haven't closed my curtains yet and it was already nighttime. puffing my cheeks, i got up to close my curtains.

while i was closing it, i saw junkyu inside his room, sitting on his swivel chair while looking at his computer's monitor. he was so engrossed at what he was doing and i was too focus on him that i didn't realize he was already staring at me. not until he flashed a wide smile and waved his hand and went closer to his window. i could feel my cheeks heating up as i continued closing my curtains.

he got a sketchbook? on his study table and a marker before scribbling something in it which made me stop from what i was doing. whe he was done he showed it to me so that i can read it.

'hi! i'm kim junkyu ^o^'

i laughed at the emoticon he just placed beside his name. he started writing again as i waited for him to finish it.

'let's be friends!'

i managed to give him a smile and nodded. he grinned as he started scribbling on his sketchpad again.

'add me on my sns! just search for my name.'

i mouthed a small "oh" before getting my phone and started searching for his name. i sent him a request as i looked at him so was fishing his phone out before grinning at me.

kim junkyu accepted your request.

junkyu:
hiiiiii ahreuuuummm!

ahreum:
uhm hi?

junkyu:
this is definitely better
than writing on my
sketchpad. it was tiring.
😆

i giggled as i looked at him who just shrugged and laughed.

ahreum:
you're friends with
my brother huh?

junkyu:
yes and he told
us about your
sickness.

my smiled disappeared as i stared at his text.

ahreum:
i'm like a freak
aren't i? haha

junkyu:
noooooooo! you're
not.

i looked at him as he gave me a reassuring smile.

junkyu:
it's okay. trust me it's
better if you stay inside.
going out is boring and
very stressful 😒😒

i chuckled.

ahreum:
at least you can
go outside.

junkyu:
i'm curious tho.

ahreum:
hmmmm?

junkyu:
what would happen
if you go outside?

i gulped as soon as i saw at the text he sent. i took a deep breath as i typed my reply.

ahreum:
i'd die.