Chapter Thirty Two

You and Me: We're Dorm Buddies
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Sometimes I forget to think before I speak. Sometimes I tend to act before I think. Well, I couldn’t help it. I have to constantly remind myself that when my head takes control, my emotions consumed – things just, fall apart.

“Look who’s blushing, like real badly!” C.A.P elbowed Niel, refusing to let go off the matter.

“Oh! Shut up!” Niel took the latter’s Ray Bans shades, threatening to throw it down, directly from the school’s rooftop. Teen Top has always been a handful bunch, with mischievous pranks up their sleeves, and pretty often, occupied with senseless conversation and arguments to wrap it all.

“In-Na likes me best!” Changjo teased, dodging their annoyed faces.

Chunji remarked, “She can do better than that, Changjo.”

“You’re just jealous,” Changjo grumbled, deciding at the end to work on his board tricks.

“Yeah, yeah whatever,” Chunji rolled his eyes, attempting an aerial trick against the horizontal wall. "Whatever that makes you happy."

 

 

C.A.P filled us in with Seoul High’s latest information, dramatically pointing out that they haven’t done anything reckless for the past three weeks. Since we have been gone, that is. He rolled up his jeans instinctively, sharing stories on how he has gotten those bruised up kneecaps.

We nodded our heads, paying attention to him. Well, since he enjoys talking – we gave him the attention that he deserves.

“I have another worthy-gossip to share-“ C.A.P continued. L.Joe and I winced, scratching our heads in bewilderment. He wasn’t stopping, an irritated sigh escaped from our lips.

 

 

“Have you been behaving?” Niel questioned, looking rather nervous. He rested his skateboard on the ground, shoving his hand into his pocket. He sat down, knees touching his chin. His ears tinted red, sketching a nervous glance.

C.A.P made some kind of taunting comment seeing Niel who has propped himself next to me. We feigned ignorance but the other members has decided to do us a beautiful favor, by pinching his kneecap.

“Yah, I’m the oldest! You shouldn’t be the one bullying me, brats,” C.A.P wailed, rubbing his sore spot. The other scurried away, kicking their boards to a distance -  merely to escape from C.A.P’s wrath. Chunji did an Ollie, grabbed the front side of his board and landed on the other side of the rooftop. L.Joe launched, turning his board by a whole three sixty. Changjo spun his board, laughing hysterically. Ricky decided to sit next to Niel.

I chuckled at the scene, unhesitant with Niel’s question, “I haven’t done anything defiant for the past weeks. Are you proud of me?”

Ricky exclaimed, interrupting, “I am proud of you, In-Na!”

“Hey, I’m talking to her,” Niel widened his eyes, staring at the younger member. The latter pouted, defeated, listening intently to our conversation. “So, how was school like for the past weeks?

“I’m adapting well,” I responded. “L.Joe and I sneaked out just to meet all of you guys. We will be returning back to our respective boarding school, late this afternoon.”

Niel snickered, giving a crooked smile. “So that’s what you called - not breaking the rules? Well, definitely, absolutely obedient, In-Na.”

“Amazing isn’t it?” I smirked, appreciating his sarcastic ways.

“Sneak out again sometime,” Niel added, folding his arms across his chest.  I nodded, agreeing to his suggestion. “It’s great to see you both. I didn’t know how that balding patch has come up with such a ridiculous idea of posting his students to separate boarding schools. I really don’t get it. What are you supposed to get out from this – plan? To be honest with you – the whole idea sounds pretty, lame.”

“Apparently, he wanted us to fix on our misconduct,” I half-explained, carefully hiding the bruises from his view. “I know right. It’s pure bull. The headmaster should have just cooped us up in detention or put us out, to do volunteer work around the school.”

“So, are there like rules to follow?” Ricky widened his eyes, shaking his head in disbelief. “Sounds like a whole lot of work. If it’s

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CMR_1234
#1
I'm grateful I had the chance to witness this story begin and end before my eyes, and to be able to read it. Not only did these stories perhaps awaken this soul inside me who later on has her eyes opened and saw life and the world differently, then yearned to write; about the uglinesses of everything that exists and doesn't; about anything that revolves around themes of angst and slice of life — it kindled that dreamer in me who failed and made that her fuel to write. This helped me find what creations I wanted to contribute to the world; this was the key to door, the awakening of how later on I would write about miseries and sufferings and pain and struggles, in a way that I can believe only I can do.

Lost Dreamers and Dorm Buddies will eternally hold a very special place in my soul, so will you. Thank you.

And also, thanks to you, I was intrigued enough and watched Amélie which became one of my few favorite films, and, like your stories, hold a dear place in my soul.
kpop23
#2
ahh i've read this like 4 times and every single time i read it i just fall in love more and more!! this is so beautiful and well-written
--bwoyaaaa
#3
Hi there! Coming back to this story after years of being away from this site. I remember following every single chapter of this story and admiring the beautiful cover which I, later tried to kinda copy into making my own cover, but unfortunately failed hahaha
Shinigamirukiasr
#4
Oh my gosh I didn't know this was complete! I used to read this story and loved it, gonna have to reread it all from the very start ♡
kyuack
#5
Chapter 5: I'm new to your story and I'm loving this so much like gosh your writing style is so on point
asiannn_
#6
Chapter 59: truly hope all goes well with both teen top and l. joe. i hope that there won't be animosity between them.
blondesakura
#7
Chapter 59: I love him and truly devastated by this news, because i love his friendship with the other members. but i support him going after his dreams. it must've been really difficult for him.
your story is one of the stories ive kept very special in my heart. i read this when i was very young & starting to learn the hard things and sadness life could bring. now, I'm almost 20 and i've experienced too many painful things that I'm surprised I could still continue living.
I came back here after years of not really active reading fanfics like i used to, just to see your story again. I've lost inspiration, motivation for the past years ( i was lost, because of a difficult phase in my life) , I came here to read your story again , just to feel what i felt years ago . i had sparks of emotions when i read your story. i just wanna say how special your story is to me :") you're really inspiring authornim. thanks for being one of the reasons why i am who i am today .
CMR_1234
#8
Chapter 59: I was very shocked when I saw the news also, but, it's his decision. And if he wants to pursue his dreams, I have nothing against it even though I can't help but be sad since there would be no more ot6 Teen Top like before but I'm very willing to support him no matter what.
I kind of feel nostalgic since I read your fan fiction back on 2012 too. Right when you were just starting to write this and I so agree on what you said, that's what I also thought when I was reading this and maybe that's one of the reasons your work really got me hooked up. Ljoe really does suit the kind of character you wrote. This is a work of art. It's just so, so beautiful. Your writing style is just-- I don't know, I can't explain it in words but you really do have the talent. I think I would always remember the OT6 moments whenever I would read this story and thank you for that. I feel so nostalgiiiiiiiiic, gah. :(