Why So Lonely? || Minsung 1/3 ✔️

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Changbin walks next to me as we head toward the high school. He sets his hand on my shoulder, "are you doing okay?"

I nod, crossing my arms. "Yeah, thanks. Even though I told you guys I felt better, I still feel awful. I just feel like I made everyone worry more."

"We're your friends, we're supposed to worry about you, J. Don't be ashamed because you're having family problems. We're here to help you. We love you a ton, so don't go thinking you're a bother when you're not."

"Thanks, Bin. I appreciate it a lot," I smile, grateful to have a hyung like him.

"Of course, Ji. By the way, I wanted to ask this the other day, but I couldn't because of obvious reasons. Is Heetuk moving back in?"

I shrug, "No clue. He didn't say anything about it. He has his own apartment, but I don't know what he's going to do. Hopefully he doesn't. I have my own system at home, and I would like for it not to be ruined."

He chuckles a bit, "Got used to be alone?"

"Unfortunately."

"Gotcha, kid. Let's move on from this, I don't wanna ruin your day. Your boyfriend is up there though," he points to the tree by the front doors of the school.

"I'll catch up with you later then," I say, "Thanks a lot, hyung. Love you."

He gasps loudly, making me jump, "did- did you just-"

"I swear I'm going to take it back if you don't shut up."

"Nuh uh. You already said it. No take backs. Han Jisung loves me!" He screams, beginning to run to Felix who spotted us.

I roll my eyes, glaring at him when he looks back at me, "I'm going to kick your ass one day, you pig!"

He sticks his tongue out before facing forward and slowing to a stop in front of the younger Aussie. I look back toward Minho, seeing him walk to me. I give a light smile, the only smile I can muster up.

He wraps an arm around me as we continue to walk into the building to our lockers, "you doing okay?"

"As best as I can, Min," I say, a deep feeling of dread in my stomach already from knowing that my dad was coming home today.

Obviously, my mom had called and told him what happened, so he decided coming home for the rest of the week would be best.

"I know, baby. Let's try and forget about it today. I want you at least going home with a small smile on your face," he decides, making me nod and agree.

"I love you, Minho," I say, stopping at my locker and looking up at him.

He smiles softly, "I love you too, Sung."

I try to smile again, reaching forward and tugging him into a hug. I could feel the lump in my throat, but I forced it back. Just wait until the end of the day. Then you can cry.

"I'm always here for you, angel. If you want to stay the night at my place, you can."

I shake my head, pulling back from his right grasp, "thank you, but no. I should probably see what's going on from here. I'll text you if anything happens, though."

"Okay, I'll be here then. Let's get to class, I'm pretty sure there's a substitute. We can play hangman again."

"Oh yeah, I'll definitely love to beat your ass again. Let's do it."