My High School Teacher || Woo Do Hwan

chapter 5

To be honest, I like this new substitute teacher. She's a good instructor, she's bright, she's nice, and she's attractive. Everything about her appeals to me.

"that would be all for today" She smiled warmly as she put her book back in her bag after closing it. Everyone just nodded while duplicating the writings on the board, with some snapping photographs rather than writing them down.

I'd completed duplicating the board's writings and decided to go to the rooftop for some fresh air since it was recess as well.

"ahh~" As I sat on the hard, chilly floor, I took a big breath in the wonderful air. I was simply gazing at the sky and allowing the breeze to caress my hair.

After a few moments, I instantly remembered my parents' and my fond recollections. I didn't even notice a tear rolling down my cheek as I continued to stare at the azure sky.

I miss them.

I miss them so bad...

I don't care if anyone sees me right now, but I'm crying my eyes out as my heart continues to ache. I miss them and long to see them once more. I can't believe I've lost both of them so quickly.

I I sobbed and sobbed until I couldn't breathe well any longer.

"here," Out of nowhere, an arm with a handkerchief appeared in front of my face. When I turned my head to the right, I noticed Do Hwan bending and handing me his handkerchief.

"thanks" I gave a feeble smile and stretched out to take the handkerchief. He then hugged me tightly, and I was taken aback by his unexpected response. As he stroked the back of my head, I felt awkward but comfortable.

"just cry" and so i did. He didn't let go of the hug, and I felt awful for his left shoulder, which was getting saturated from my tears. I hugged him back slowly...tightly. Except for my parents, I never receive any comfort from anyone.

No one ever consoled me or assured me that everything would be great the day they died. I was nobody at the time. They were my entire world, and now that they're gone, I feel as if I don't exist any longer, especially because my aunt treated me like a slave and I don't have any friends. The only person who has ever treated me with respect is the one who is currently holding me.

I know, I've been shoving him away from the first time we met. But did he pay attention? No, even if I requested him to leave me alone, he chooses to stick with me.

"do you want something to drink?" he inquired, still squeezing me I shook my head no, and he stroked my hair once more.

"you should now stop crying" he broke the hug. "you look ugly when you cry"

"yeah, whatever" I forced a faint grin as I wiped away my tears with the handkerchief he had provided me earlier. He then stood up and gave me a pleasant smile. Before passing me his right arm, he wiped away some visible dust on his jeans. He pulled me up to make me stand after I accepted the offer.

"thanks" i smiled.

"sure" He broke eye contact in an attempt to divert his attention by looking around. I grinned and walked up to the rooftop door.

"you're not coming?" i turned to look behind me and saw him not moving at all.

"oh, yeah" As he approached me, he let out a tiny laugh while scratching the back of his neck. This guy is lucidly dreaming.

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The lesson is now over, and I'm on my way to Do Hwan's office, where he had told me to meet him after class. I twisted the door knob and peered inside his office; he wasn't there, to my surprise.

How dare this bitch-

"call the ambulance!" Outside the school, I could hear the teachers panicked. I dashed outside to investigate, and my heart began to race as I became concerned about what was happening.

"no!" I screamed, covering my mouth with my hand. I dashed over to Do Hwan, who was out of breath and now resting down on the rough, hard floor.

"what happened?" I worriedly inquired of the teacher next to me who was in charge of calling the ambulance.

"he got bumped by a car on his right side of his rib" she nervously replied as she continued talking to the phone. What?! rib? This can't be serious.

"the ambulance would be here in any second, you'll be okay" I knelt and placed his head on my lap. As he caressed my cheeks, he gave a feeble nod.

"i told you to wait for me at my office, why are you here?" He mumbled. Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized I couldn't handle his situation right now.

"don't put jokes right now" My cheek was flushed with tears. Many people are staring at us right now, but I don't care because this is a critical issue. I'm not going to be able to leave him here.

"he's here!" As the rescuers arrived, the teacher pointed to Do Hwan, who was in my arms. They took him from the ground and placed him on the orange stretcher.

"any guardian of the patient?" one of the rescuers inquired. Because none of the teachers answered, I raised my arm.

"i... i'll come" They allowed me in the back of the ambulance after I said something. As we walked in, they shut the door behind us and drove away to the hospital. I took Do Hwan's hand in mine and stroked it. The automobile accident I had 6 years ago terrified me, and it brought me flashbacks as Do Hwan was hit by a car.

I don't want to be the one to lose him as well.

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"His situation isn't too terrible, and I'm glad to report that. He simply has bruised ribs, which will take several weeks to recover. It will be unpleasant, but he'll be well," the doctor remarked before departing the room with a friendly smile. I was afraid he'd torn his ribs, so thank God it's not that terrible.

"The doctor says you'll be fine; just rest," I murmured as I sat alongside him in the chair.

"Can I ask you a big favor?" he asked, furrowing my brows as he said the word "big."

"sure go ahead" i nodded and he continued.

"Can you look after me until I get better?" I mean, that's not impossible, but what about my schoolwork and where his parents are?

He said, "My parents can't take care of me," and I could see he was sorry about it by his eyes. I didn't dare to ask him about his parents or other personal matters, so I just nodded in agreement. It would be impolite of me to refuse.

"thanks. I owe you a lot"

Its okay...