Second day : Life story II & Danger
Night School [Hiatus]
- After that, it was as if everything collapsed. I have had a nervous breakdown. It was as if I couldn't speak. I spent whole days sitting in Hojoon's room. I didn't go to school for several months. They sent me to a psychologist, but I hated it. My parents started arguing a lot and I was a ... a burden that they had to endure.
- It was as if, when walking away, Hojoon had uncovered a drain and our lives had gone through the pipe. They no longer loved me. And I felt nothing.
Trembling, he let out a sigh.
- Feeling became something very important to me. So I started drinking heavily, the truth is that this is the opposite of feeling something, is not it?
Suga nodded.
- I started hanging with people doing bad to themselves, I've got myself inlots of trouble. Being arrested was very scary, so I repeated the trick a few times. I .... - Jungkook extended his left arm, revealing three white, thin and very accurate scars on the inside of the arm between the wrist and elbow. - During some time, I cutted myself. It hurted, which was nice. But it was also a complete stupidity. And sounded fake to me, such as «if we are the ones doing it doesn't count as serious pain». And so I stopped doing that.
He told the rest of the story quickly, as if anxious to put away the issue:
- Anyway, the last time I was arrested, my parents could no longer with me, And that's why I'm here. Now they have an empty house for the two. And I do not even have it.
In a spontaneous gesture, Suga embraced him with great force. Then moved away, straightened his shoulders and looked in Jungkook's eyes.
-Ok. All that was awful. But now you're here. And you're alive. I just met you, Jungkook, but have realized that you are spectacular. And maybe you have a horrible family, but from now, what will be in your life is your responsibility. I want you promise me you'll give a chance this place. The Cimmeria put me in line. Now is my home and these people are my family. The same can happen to you.
Jungkook returned the hug, fighting back tears.
- Ok - whispered, his voice failing him. - I promise.
Suga pulled him to him and Jungkook rested his head on his friend's shoulder. They were both sat there in silence for a few moments, each delivered to their own thoughts. Jungkook felt strange, exhausted, as if he had a hangover.
- This place is curious - he muttered - In here, time seems compressed. I can not believe that just arrived two days ago. this will be my third night here. But it's like you've been here for weeks.
Suga nodded.
- It is a kind of life in concentrate. It happens more here in a week to what happens out there in a month.
Curled up on the bench, they were chatting casually while the daylight was fading, and the shadows flooded the garden.
- I can see why you like coming here - Jungkook commented, stretching -. Seems a magical place. It's like that book I read when I was younger, The Secret Garden. Have you read it?
Suga nodded.
- Always ....
His words were interrupted by the sound of something falling noisily at the other end of the garden. They were both startled.
- What the hell was that !? - Jungkook asked, trying to see in dim light and realizing it how dim it had become.
- I do not know - Suga whispered, looking at his watch. - Oh, damn! It's almost time for curfew! We must return.
Standing up, he reached for Jungkook and then both again they heard the same sound, followed by steps.
- What .... - Suga whispered. Then, raising his voice, cried: - Who's there?
The footsteps stopped.
They were both paralyzed, listening to the beat of their hearts.
- Suga - Jungkook whispered - can it just be ....
The two heard a growl simultaneously.
Suga grabbed Jungkook's arm .
- SUGA! what the hell is this? - Jungkook whispered.
- I don't know.
- Shouldn't we ...?
- Escape?
- Yes.
- On three. One, two ....
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