sarang equals rak

chapter 7: secrets

"You don't know anything about my family and your no way related to it. So stay out of it." Rune said still grabbing Pete's collar.

"you are a criminal's son, the evidence was not enough but nothing can be confirmed right?" Pete's brother was one of the victims of Rune's mother. Only after she was caught murdering her husband, it was revealed that she had killed Pete's brother also.

"I'm sorry for what my mother had done but I was never a part of it nor do I wanted to be part of it", Rune never wanted to face this situation. He came to Korea because he was discriminated against for the sole reason that his mother was a killer. Moreover, his sister became more of a victim than him which hurt him. He wanted to leave the country for good. He wanted a normal childhood just like any other kid.

He shrugged off his thoughts and focused on Pete. He was in Korea to live like a normal student.

"Pete I'm sorry, But don't spout nonsense about this alright?" Rune asked politely.

Pete Smirked "fine", he said.

Rune was assured and quickly left to the library. Please let this not be known to Kwan. I want to be normal. I want my sister to have a normal life. He was lost in thoughts as he ran.

He approached the library and messaged Kwan to meet him outside. He was in no mood to study. All he wanted to was just be with Kwan.

"Hey, I'm here. What happened? Why do you look down?", Kwan asked as soon he saw Rune.

"Nothing. I am just tired", Rune said awkwardly. He buried his face in Kwan's shoulder. He just wanted to stay like that in Kwan's warmth. Kwan just stood there and let him be. Kwan knew something was wrong. But he didn't want to compel Rune to say it.

"Can we have some dinner? I'm starving." Kwan said, touching his stomach indicating he was hungry.
"Sure. Let's go eat malatang"

"Ma'am, can we have some soju here?" Kwan asked. The owner got us some soju. It was actually Rune's first time trying soju in Korea. He was the type to drink orange juice in a bar. All his friends and Kwan always asked him to drink but he always passed. But this time he didn't refuse. As soon as they got their glasses he indicated Kwan to pour some for him. Kwan was more than happy to pour for him.

By the end of dinner, Rune was extremely drunk. He was spouting nonsense.

"Kwan you won't leave me righty", he said trying to lift his head from the table, obviously not in his right mind. Yeah its time to stop, Kwan thought.

"Yes yes, I won't. you have asked a million times. Now let's leave before you pass out", Kwan said trying to hold Rune. He was wobbling everywhere talking about random stuff.

"You...KnOw...I..wIlL..ShOw...alL..of...tHeM WhO-"

"Hey don't pass out!!" Rune completely passed out. Great now I have to carry him, Kwan thought. Honestly, Kwan was worried about Rune.

They reached his apartment and knocked on the door. Achara opened the door to see passed out Rune and Kwan struggling to carry him.

"Oh you reek of alcohol", she held her nose as she made way for Kwan to enter. "How much did he drink?", she was surprised because Rune rarely drank.

"Actually he met someone named Pete today and went to talk with him", Kwan said hoping she would know something. She did know something and seemed anxious hearing this.

"Did he say anything to you?'' Achara asked. She looked nervous and bit her nails.

"No, he didn't. Is there a problem?"