Boy Who Cried Wolf

 

“I’m on borrowed time…

…just kill someone and it’ll end up romantic.”

-A.T.

 

                A speeding red sports car passed before me, just a few inches away from my frail body. Gasps can be heard, a few people sneering at my stupidity. What an event they’re about to witness, too early for a day’s worth. Somehow, I just stood there. I don’t know what to do.

                Suddenly, a jolt of electricity ran through my body –my senses returning, my barrier collapsing. A warm, gentle yet firm grasp awoke me from my daze and without a doubt, I knew once and for all what it’s meant, whom it’s from.

                My body betrayed me, as I looked at the owner. He’s gasping for air, droplets of sweat forming on his forehead. We locked eyes for a moment, and there, past the dark brown orbs of his, clear as a crystal –he’s back.

                I looked up in the sky, a lone droplet of water fell –thanking the heavens for bringing him back. Eventually, the rain comes. We took it all and just stayed there. Away from the workers dashing to their workplace, from the students running whilst splintering mud as their shoes meet the wet concrete. We’re away from everyone –we’re on our own little world.

                I looked up once again, not to the grey sky but at him. A content smile splattered on his face.

*HONK! HONK!*

                He’s the friend I only have.

“Hey! Get away from there!”

                He’s the brother I never had.

*HONK! HONK!*

                He’s the one who caused my pain, succumbed to evil before realizing it.

“THE BREAKS ARE BROKEN! GET AWAY! NOW!”

                But now he’s back. That’s all I need. I smiled back and closed my eyes, relishing the moment like it’s the last. And just like before, we stood our ground. He’s my only family.

 

“I CAN’T… –GET AWAY!”

 

*SCREECH!*

 

“AH!”

“OH MY GOD!”

“NO!”

 

                “Mom and Dad will be happy now. Right, Kyungsoo?”

                “Yes. I’m sure they’ll finally be… brother.”

He’s Kai. I’m Kyungsoo. Ages, 15 and 16.

 

 

“…and then night swarms in and paints everything blank.”

-Anterograde Tomorrow