Troubled Youth || Stray Kids

Chapter 22

Hey everyone. I know I haven't updated in a while, and I'm really sorry about that. I hope you all enjoy the chapter!

Warning: violence (there's another fight)

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"You and Jisung need to go on a date!"

Minho freezes in the doorway of the bathroom, staring incredulously at the younger boy sitting on his bed.

"Excuse me?" Minho finally asked.

"You and Jisung need to go on a date! An actual one, not like that one time we were in Jisung's room and we talked, or all the times we were in the basement. An actual date, just the two of you!" Felix explained, smiling.

"Why?" The question popped out of Minho's mouth.

"Because! You need to get closer if you ever want to actually be his boyfriend!"

Minho shifted uncomfortably. Jisung deserved better, so much better.

"I don't know what you are thinking, but stop it. I can tell it's not healthy. Go to sleep, I'll take care of everything!" Felix sounded so sure of himself, Minho almost believed him. However, his skepticism still told him that he couldn't trust the vivacious boy.

"I- I don't know if"

"Come on, Ji will love it! It'll make him really happy, you know?" Felix prodded. It didn't take a genius to figure out Felix was just trying to manipulate Minho into agreeing, but the knowledge of Felix's plan didn't stop it from being successful.

"Fine, if it makes you happy. I'll go on a fucking date with him."

Felix silently cheered, punching the air in his excitement. Minho rolled his eyes and strolled past the excited young boy. Even if Minho was looking forward to actually spending time with the younger, his insecurities would never let him rest easy, even for one night.

You hurt everyone around you.

He deserves better.

He will find someone better than you.

You don't deserve him.

He's just young and confused.

In the end, you will both end up hurt.

You are just a selfish monster.

You can't have everything you want.

People are going to hurt him because of you.

You are going to hurt him.

Does he really care about you?

Do you even care about him?

The voices fill his brain, barely quieting as he drifts off to sleep.

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The next day marked the last Wednesday before the quarter break. Some conflicted dates and scheduling gave the students a whole week off, and many students were heading home. Not all of them, however, and a sizable amount of students elected to stay at the school during the break.

Minho, of course, never had to worry about going or staying. His mom had made it abundantly clear that he was not welcome at home unless it was legally required. Winter and summer breaks were required for students to go home, but fall and spring allowed students to stay at the school. It was one of the few things Minho was grateful for, even if he would have to face his mother over the winter holidays.