Heat (Yumark)

Prologue

Another day, another paycheck wasted on rent, no food to eat. Mark hated his life. He couldn't stand not being able to afford his own food, he hated the fact that he lived in a run-down dump.
Of course he had his friends. Lucas, Haechan, and Jaemin. They were his best friends. But some days he felt he wasn't even good enough for them.
He wanted to end everything.
His parents didn't help anything. They moved to Korea as a family; but then decided to move back to Canada. But of course, they left their poor, poor, Mark alone. Why? Mark never knew why. He never understood why they left him.
Perhaps they were disgusted with him.
He wouldn't have even been surprised.
Especially not with the fact that their only child's mind wouldn't work right.
Or so they told him.
Mark wished for something more. For someone to rescue him. A knight in shining armor perhaps?
Never.
Mark was repulsive, disgusting, ugly, stupid.
At least that's what his mind told him.
His mind also told him that his friends weren't really his friends; and they were only around because they pitied him.
Mark was never good at making friends. He only became friends with the trio because they approached him on his first day at his new Korean school.
His social anxiety and introvert mind, not to mention his poorly developed social skills-and probably a mix of social awkwardness-prevented him from approaching anyone.
Another thing he wished he could change.
All he longed for was a family. A place where he was welcome, a place where people actually cared about him. Not to mention, a place where he wasn't worried about bills or his next meal.

(A/N: Hi! So this is my first story lol. I hope everybody reading likes it! I try really hard to use good grammar but if you see a mistake don't be afraid to point it out! (I like corrective criticism lol). If you ever have questions don't be afraid to message me! Also note: I am a junior in high school. This will most likely affect not only how the story is written, but also updates. I promise to update when I can (even though they might not be long chapters for I might not have the time with three AP classes) but nonetheless, I hope you enjoy, and can't wait to see you next chapter!)