B A R C O D E

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The next day the two boys walked into school with each other. Wonho's house is on the way to school from Hyungwons so they met there. The two boys were talking and smiling with each other when Changkyun came to join them.
"Hey guys, what's up?" the small boy asked.
"Not much. Why are you here so early? You're like always late," Wonho said.
"Shut up Wonho. I'm not always late," he shot. "Just most of the time." 
All three boys were laughing and talking until the bell rang. Hyungwon and Wonho parted ways with Changkyun and began walking to their class. Wonho slipped his hand into Hyungwons and smiled up at him. Hyungwon giggled and covered his face with his other hand. As they walked down the halls there were murmurs and whispers about them.
"Isn't that breaking the rules?"
"Won't they, die?"
"Are they gay?"
Hyungwon looked over at Wonho who seemed unfazed. But that's not what was happening on the inside. He was worried. He still hadn't gotten his barcode and was afraid of the consequences. It was supposed to show up two days ago. They walked into their class and sat down next to each other. The teacher gave them an odd look and came over to them.
"What are you boys doing?" he looked appalled. Hyungwons face became a deep red and Wonho looked up at him with a straight face.
"Please, be more specific," he said sharply.
"You know, that," the teacher pointed to their interlocked fingers.
"Im sorry, I don't understand what 'that' is. Could you please be more specific and ask us to stop, or leave us alone." Wonho looked up at the teacher and smiled smugly. He began to write down his name on his homework that was due. "Here's my homework by the way," he grabbed Hyungwons as well, "and my boyfriends."
The teacher stood there in shock and slowly grabbed the papers. "Thank you Hoseok," he looked over to Hyungwon, "and Chae."
"His name is Hyungwon, not Chae. That's his last name. Try being more respectful to your students and at least learn their names." Wonho looked back down at his notebook and flipped to an empty page. The teacher walked away and all the students looked at Wonho with shocked expressions. The teacher sat at his desk and began to put up the day's assignments. Hyungwon looked at Wonho with confusion. Wonho looked at the boy and then back down to his paper he was doodling on. Hyungwon slipped his hand from Wonho's and laid his head on his arms. Wonho looked over at him confused and then ripped off a tiny piece of his paper and handed it to Hyungwon. Hyungwon picked it up and read it. Im sorry. I was just annoyed. I didn't mean to call you my boyfriend. It just kinda happened. He looked over at Wonho and then picked up his pencil. It's okay... He handed the paper back to Wonho and laid his head back down on the cold desk. Wonho read the paper and looked back at Hyungwon. His eyes were closed and he looked like he was sleeping. He knew he wasn't though. Wonho pulled his phone out behind his backpack and texted Hyungwon.
⟦Wonhoʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔ⟧
Are you okay? I know you're not asleep. And I said I was sorry.
How can I make it up to you?
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    "Whatever," he mumbled. He put his head on his desk and fidgeted with the strings of his hoodie. He mumbled things to himself the entire class and Hyungwon just listened. He didn't like hearing Wonho upset. "Why are you so dumb," was the thing that broke Hyungwon. He started to tear up so he lifted his head and turned towards Wonho. His cheeks were red from crying and his eyes were glossy. He reached over and grabbed the muscular boy's hand and leaned on him.
    "Im sorry," he whispered. He looked up at Wonho's red cheeks and kissed one lightly.
    "Me too," he said as he rubbed the taller boy's thigh. He wiped his face with his sweatshirt sleeve and laid his head on Hyungwons. Hyungwon fell asleep and the bell rang. Wonho felt bad disturbing the boy but he had to make him get up. He rubbed the boys back and shook him lightly. "Come on baby I know you're tired but you have to get up," he said quietly.
    "I know, I'm not asleep. You're just warm and comfortable. I don't want to leave," he mumbled. "Can you get a car so we can just lay in there and sleep during lunch," he whined.
    "You know I don't have enough money for a car," he rubbed the boy's back. "But seriously Wonnie we have to go." Both boys stood up and walked out of the room.
    "Oh I forgot to ask if you've gotten your barcode yet," Hyungwon said.
Wonho's face went pale. "No, no." he looked down and then up at Hyungwon. "Should I be worried?"
    "Honestly Wonho, I'm not sure. I think you might just have a defective chip. Tell your mom and see what she says." he grabbed Wonho's hand and pulled him into the bathroom. He kissed him passionately and then smiled. "But I promise you'll be okay. I'll make sure of it. I have to go to class, I'll see you at the end of the day."
    He ran to class and left Wonho alone in the bathroom smiling. Two Australian exchange students walked out of the stalls laughing.
    "Really Wonho? You're gay? I never would have thought. Our big football star is gay? Isn't that just hilarious Felix?" A muscular blonde haired boy was standing next to a small red-haired boy.
    "Aww, poor Wonho, couldn't find his soulmate so he decided to be gay. Chris?" he looked at the blonde boy.
    "Yes Felix?" he said.
    "I- I can't find my soulmate! Chris, I think I love you," he said mockingly. The two boys started laughing. Wonho's hands balled into fists and his face became red with anger. His teeth gritted as he said a shallow "shut up," to the boys.
    "Aww, is little Wonnie upset?" Felix laughed. Both him and Chris started laughing. Wonho lifted his hand and punched Chris in the face. He wiped the blood from his nose and punched Wonho back. Felix was small, useless, he couldn't do anything so Wonho hit him hard. The small boy dropped to the ground holding his nose. Chris was punching Wonho left and right causing Wonho to let out pain filled grunts. Wonho eventually got enough strength and picked up Chris. He smashed his face into the mirror and punched his side.
    "Call me, or my boyfriend gay again and I'll kill you next time," he said lowly. "Now get up and go to class." He left the bathroom, blood on his face and hands, and left the school.
⟦Hyungwon:)⟧
I had to leave school. Something happened.
Meet me at my house when you get out.
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