Caramel Popcorn

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I walked out my car like how I used to do every morning. I know I shouldn't have left my sister, Yoonji, alone in my house because she'll surely bring her boyfriend over.

And for that fact, I might come home seeing packs of chips on the floor, cans of root beer on the countertops and tables, and crumbs of snacks they ate.

It could be worse if I see a movie playing while they make-out on my couch but I just can't send her home when she just arrived here in the city two days ago. And no, I wouldn't want to call someone to babysit her only to get a call saying how much of a brat she is.

It's been a year since that happened anyway, I should trust her, right?

I kept walking along the cold hallways with my hands securely tucked in my coat- something I am used to for having to do it for five years.

My ears started feeling a tingling sensation when the cold air blew. I quickly pulled down my beanie and it instantly gave me warmth.

My steps were slow and subtle as I try to hug my clothes tighter. It was just when I saw Jungkook.

I looked at him and his eyes were filled with anger and sadness. A complete mixture of emotions I can't see all at once.

I walked faster and pulled out the key to open my shop. "You okay?"

'Stupid question!'

He didn't move an inch and stayed sited on the chair outside. He was staring in complete emptiness if I can tell. "Hey, kid."

He flickered his eyes and looked at me, as if asking for help but also asking for ignorance, I couldn't read him properly. A tear fell making me more worried. "What's wrong?"

He looked at his lap and wiped the hot liquid that slid down his cheeks. He was always like this. One second, he was happy and giddy and the next thing you know, he's falling into pieces.

I grabbed his wrist and brought him inside the store. I can't stand seeing him destroy himself anymore.

"Tell me." I ordered once we were sitting across each other.

"No it's just one of those days. I'll prepare for work."

'Stubborn'

"No. We're not opening if you won't tell me."

"Stop comforting me. I'm not the victim, Hyung. I'm the villain. I did this to myself."

"You're aware of the knife but you're too blind to see that it stabbed you. What did you do?"

"Something I know I shouldn't have done. I was selfish."

"Then why did you continue?"

"I thought I was happy."

"Stupid."

"I know."

"Fucking stupid."

"I know."

"Stop your nonsense and say 'I'll fix it' instead of saying 'I know'."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't you think you're apologizing to the wrong person?"

"I'm so fucked up."

"You don't find solution by making yourself feel more guilty. Go home and try again."

Jungkook nodded and I ruffled his hair. I am not sure of what he was exactly going through but I didn't want to ask him. He's strong and I believe in him. I just hope that's enough to help him.

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