Mir’s P.O.V

                Mir awoke to a half lit room, the curtains were closed and the lights were off. The only light was coming from the half shut door. He looked all over the room, he didn’t recognize any of his surroundings and started panicking, he started thinking back to last night and remembered where he was. He groggily got up and walked downstairs looking for Joon.

“Joonie, how many times do I have to ask you?” Huh? I scooted closer to the wall so I wouldn’t be seen and eavesdropped on their conversation.

“I know and I’m sorry but I still care…even after all that’s happened. It was my fault she died I can put up with this for some more.” Who died? What does he have to put up with, what’s he putting up with and why does he care? Who does he care for? His aunt sighed and rubbed her temples.

“Joon listen to me what happened to your mom wasn’t your fault, that car… you didn’t know what was going to happen and even if you did there was nothing you could’ve done. Stop hurting yourself try to be happy.”

“I am happy.”

“No you’re not look at yourself, stop pretending to be alright and start living you’re young and smart. Look in this mirror and tell me what you see.” Mir crouched down so he wouldn’t be seen in the mirror. Joon glanced at the mirror and quickly looked away. Is he crying? “Tell me, do you see?”

“Someone who doesn’t deserve to be here. I could’ve helped her aunty I could’ve saved her but I just stood there.” Joon’s bottom lip started quivering and Mir’s stomach growled. He put a hand over his tummy trying to make it stop. Mir was glad that they were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn’t hear him. He wiped his forehead and leaned back on the wall. Nice timing! Mir growled at his stomach. What time is it anyways? Joon and his aunt talked a bit longer until Joon exploded in anger and walked out slamming the door behind him.

               Mir was about to walk back up the stairs but Joon’s called him out.

“I know you were listening.” Oh god she must think I’m some type of creeper or worst. I came out fomr my hiding spot and sat on the couch next to her.

“I’m sorry for eavesdropping on your conversation.”

“Someone had to find out sooner or later about what was happening.” She rubbed head and looked up at the ceiling with closed eyes.

“What happened?”

 “My sister, Joon’s mom, died in a car accident when a drunk driver collided with their car. Joon blames himself for her death because he didn’t save her, but what could he have done? He was only 5 when it happened. His father and him became close for a while until he started seeing his wife in Joon, he began drinking. One night he drank so much that when Joon came home from one of his friends house he started beating him out of nowhere. He didn’t know what to do, he didn’t want his father to get in trouble or have people think badly about him so he kept it a secret. I used to visit him once in a while to make sure they were doing okay and had clean clothes and enough food to survive. That day…that day when I walked in looking for Joon I found him in the bathroom I thought he was playing with make-up at first when I saw a make-up kit laying on the floor but when I looked at him I noticed he was trying to cover some bruises on his face. I panicked thinking he had gotten in a fight at school. He didn’t deny it and told me to leave, I don’t know why but I was so scared of him that day, his eyes had something in them the Joonie who’d hug me or welcome me wasn’t there anymore only someone distant and cold. ” she paused then looked at me with a sad smile. “I didn’t see them for a couple of months until Joon came to my house one day, it was by luck that I was going out that I found him on my porch passed out. His face was badly bruised, his clothes were blood stained and I could see a few other bruises start to appear. When he woke up I made him tell me everything that had happened. It’s now been 2 years since that day and he’s come a long way, although he seems distant and cold he’s a really warm and kind hearted person. I’m glad that you’re so persistent and befriended him. I haven’t seen him this happy in a long time. Please don’t give up on him.” She looked at me with pleading eyes and I looked back at her.

“Does he know I heard everything?” she shook her head no and stood up.

“He doesn’t want to anyone to know because he doesn’t want pity.” Is that why he doesn’t want to tell me?

“Okay” My stomach growled and his aunt laughed.

“I’ll make you some breakfast before Joon drops you off at the station.”

“Drop me off? Isn’t he going back with me as well?” I asked dumbly looking at her from the kitchen table.

“Didn’t he tell you? He’s staying the whole week, that’s what he does whenever he comes over.” He was going to send me off alone?

“Do you think…I…can uhm…” I stuttered a little trying to ask for permission to stay here.

“Of course you can stay.” I smiled brightly at her and ate my food. I went back upstairs to Joon’s room and did the bed, I took a shower as well and looked though his closet for a set of clothes that would fit me. After getting ready I just laid on his bed and stared at the ceiling thinking about what he’s been through. No wonder he’s so distant from people. I need to work hard to make him happy no one deserves to be this miserable when it wasn’t their fault. I then remembered about my mom and dialed her number. She didn’t answer all six times so I gave up and sent her a text.

                                                          To:MOM

                                 Omma I’m staying with my friend for a week, don’t worry I’m fine. His aunt already agreed to letting me stay. Since you won’t answer your phone I take it as getting permission so don’t say anything when I get back.

             I looked over the text a couple of times and hit send. I didn’t expect her to respond quickly so I tuned my phone hid it under a pillow and resumed to staring at the ceiling. Where did Joon go? I got up and walked around his room, looking at pictures of him as a little kid, one with him holding a fish I assumed he had caught, another in his middle school graduation. One with a couple of people who looked a little bit like him crowding around Joon who had frosting on his nose. I unknowingly smiled at each picture I saw. When I didn’t see any more pictures I sat by the window and put my head on the edge of it. What’s taking him so long? As if he had heard my thought, he walked in the room.

“Erm…” he paused and looked over at me. “Are you ready to go.” I shook my head and looked out the window.

“Nope, I’m staying until you leave.” I smiled at him and he looked at me with wide eyes.

Joon’s P.O.V

               I came back home after I stormed out about three hours ago. I forgot Mir was there and I needed to send him back home. I started walking back from the park thinking about what me and my aunt had talked about. It doesn’t matter I’m going to America after I graduate in less than two months.  When I walked in I didn’t see my aunt. She probably went grocery shopping. Wait, what about Mir? I ran upstairs and opened the door. I let out a breathe of relief when I saw him sitting by the window. He looked over at me.

“Erm…” I started speaking and looked at him. “Are you ready to go?” I finished walking over to my bed. When he opened his mouth I couldn’t believe what he said.

“Nope, I’m staying until you leave.” My eyes went wide and he was smiling. Is he being serious?

“what?”

“I’m staying with you, I already got permission from my mom.” This kid is unbelievable!

“Are you being serious?” he nodded and went back to looking out the window. I held my breath and spread myself on the bed. What am I going to do with him?

“Yes, we came together and we’re leaving together. That’s how friends are.” I smiled at his reply and sat up.

“Do you wanna go to the park?” I asked him and he nodded getting up.

“Come one hyung! Stop being lazy~” I heard Mir cry out when I was still laying on the bed, he was literally jumping with joy at the thought of going to the park. I got up and we walked to the park. Mir ran to the swings and started swaying back and forth. I calmly got on one as well and followed suit. I decided that I’d start a conversation this time for once.

“Do you have a girlfriend?” It was the first question that popped in my mind. When I looked over at him he was blushing. Does that mean he does? He looked down but kept swinging.

“Ani.” His answer was simple, I thought of all those questions he had made me answer and knew it was time for revenge. Joon you are enjoying yourself way too much. I laughed inwardly and bombarded him with other questions. He answered them all after a bit of nagging on my side. I bet he was surprised by all my talking. Soon he reversed the tables and started asking me questions as well. I answered them. This went on for a while until we decided that those were enough for the day.

             “Let’s go get milkshakes.” I suggested and started walking towards the shop knowing Mir would follow behind. It’s only been a short while that we’ve hung out but we already knew when the other would walk and the other follow. When we entered the parlor, Mir ran to the display and started ordering. The woman working there chuckled and blushed at Mir’s actions.

“Hyung I want chocolate, no vanilla, but fudge would taste so much better~ mmmh pistachio looks good to and so does cookies and cream! Aigh I can’t decide.” Mir pouted and pressed his face against the glass. Me and the woman laughed and he looked up at me with puppy eyes. “Hyung can you decided for me?” How can you deny those eyes, and that pout? Aish this kid is too cute for his own good. I chuckled and turned to the girl.

“What’s it going to be today Joonie?” she asked me with a kind smile. Bora is one of the only people I’ve kept contact with since middle school. She didn’t judge me or ask me questions but gave me a shoulder to lean on when I needed it. She’s like a big sister to me and someone I really look up to.

“Noona can you give one of each?” I asked her and Mir shot up off the ground and jumped with happiness. Bora handed us the ice cream and we went to sit at a table by the window.  We were eating ice cream when someone walked in. I felt someone pull me out of my sit and into a hug. Oh god please don’t let it be fur hyung! I silently prayed but my prayers weren’t heard because when I was let go G.O and SeungHo were standing in front of me.

“YAH! Joon why aren’t you in school?” G.O shouted at me I shrugged my shoulders and kept eating my ice cream. They both sat on the other side of the table and then Seung Ho spoke up.

“If you were ditching you could’ve at least told us. We haven’t hung out in a while.”

“I know but it was spur of the moment thing hyung.” I replied and grabbed the ice cream from G.O who was getting ready to eat it.

“HEY! JUST GIVE ME A LITTLE~” he cried and Seung Ho patted his back.

“We’ll get some okay don’t worry.” He reassured the fur hyung, we still call him fur hyung even though he already shaved his mustache. It’s just one of those things that get stuck to you. Kind of like gum gets stuck on your hair.

“I just wanted a taste.” Sulked G.O and then pointed at Mir. “Hey my brotha! Aren’t you that kid Mir who was with Joon that day at the mall?”

“Oh you’re the same guy who was at the convenience store about two weeks ago right?”

                Mir looked kind of intimidated by them and so I answered for him.

“Yeah Seung Ho hyung this is Mir he’s my friend.” Seung Ho put his hands over his mouth in shock and did his grandpa dance followed by fur G.O in the background. Bora was heading our way and saw what was going on and started laughing. Soon me and Mir were laughing as well. I nudged Mir and told him to relax. He seemed to tense and scared. Pfft! He’s scared of this babos and not me? I smiled at him and tried to control laughing when G.O and Seung Ho started to “jerk”. We were all nearly out of breath when they stopped. I got up to get the hyungs some ice cream. I saw them talking to Mir and tried to hurry back as fast as possible.

                 When I sat back down they were all laughing.

“Hyung did you really shave your head?” I looked at G.O and Seung Ho, they looked at me innocently.

“Why did you tell him? It was supposed to be a secret from everyone who hadn’t witnessed it.” I cried and put my head down on the table. Mir patted my head, then started laughing.

“I can’t believe you were bold!” he exclaimed and all three of them started laughing while I sulked.

             After a couple hours of all four of us playing, the two hyungs had to go home. After saying goodbye Mir and Joon walked back to his aunts’ house. They made small talk along way, with a bit of teasing from Mir and some nagging from Joon. The rest of the night went by quickly and they found themselves falling asleep in the living room after dinner. It was a long day filled with fun and joy. What will happen the rest of the week neither of them know, but its sure to be fun with this two babos.

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