[2v2subin] First Love Part 1
* Contains profanity. (No mosaic)
I can't forget the moment I first saw him.
A summer day that feels like your whole body is melting. White, translucent skin, flowing hair, clear, dark eyes. Is this what it feels like to be captivated?
My first impression of the child was like this.
His name isSubin
White and untouchable. Above all, his clear and pure eyes are etched in my mind.
Yeo-ju has been through a lot since she was young and has experienced all the bad things, so maybe that's why she's more attracted to him, who is the complete opposite.
Ever since she was little, her father would beat her whenever he drank. He'd use anything in the house he could get his hands on. One day, he hit her with a bottle and it shattered, leaving a long scar on her left cheek. He didn't take her to the hospital, and instead, as if he'd just sobered up, he silently treated her. He wasn't a bad father when he was sober. He changed when he started drinking.
I dare say I owe this stupidity to my dad. How could I have received such good home education when I was beaten every day?
"Hey, you fucking bitch. It's because of you, Seo Hye-ran. That bitch Seo Hye-ran left. Because of you!"
"Ha...fuck, really..."
"What the hell did you just say? What the hell? Did this crazy bitch go crazy?"
"Oh really... Please stop... I'm so bored I can't stand it."
As soon as he heard Yeoju's words, Dad got angry and was about to raise his hand. Suddenly, I wanted to escape this suffocating and stuffy house. So I kicked open the front door and stormed out. Yeoju ran and ran, barely escaping Dad.
I took a few steps back to check if my dad was coming, and then I felt a huge object behind me and fell down the stairs with him.
"Uh... uh... uh..."
"Ouch...it hurts..."
"Are you okay..?"
"...Ugh... That one seems worse..."
"...Huh? Ah... It'll get better on its own if you leave it alone. It's okay. Don't worry about it."
"....That's not it...."
"yes?..."
“Ha… Just follow me. I’ll treat your leg.”
"Um... uh... yeah, well... that's it."
Soobin and Yeoju headed to her hideout. The two went to an abandoned apartment where no one lived. It was a bit dirty, but with a bed, drawers, carpet, and other things, it was a decent place to live right away. Yeoju felt awkward because it was her first time having someone come to her hideout, so she just patted her thigh.
"Where is the first aid kit.."
Soobin looked around the room Yeoju had decorated herself. Cute dolls were placed on the bed and in the drawers. Soobin saw the rabbit doll she'd loved as a child.
"Wow, I don't think many people know about this rabbit."
"That rabbit doll. My dad gave it to me when I was little."
Soobin sat down casually on the bed. Yeoju took out bandages and medicine from the first aid kit. Her father had treated her many injuries, so applying the bandage was easy for her. However, Soobin's leg was bleeding more than she'd expected.
"Ah... that's a lot."
Yeoju took out a red ointment and applied it to Soobin's leg. Soobin had tolerated it with other disinfectants, but this time, the stinging made her flinch. Yeoju looked at Soobin.
"It's a joke."
"By the way, how old are you to be talking to me?"
"I'm 18."
"Oh, I'm here. But why haven't I seen you at school? This is my first time seeing you."
"I don't go to school."
"Huh? You dropped out..?"
"huh."
"Ah... in a good way..?"
"no."
"Um... what's your name? My name is Choi Soo-bin."
"Yeoju. Kim Yeoju."
Subin recalled the female protagonist's name in her mind.
After her treatment, Yeo-ju placed the first aid kit on the drawer and sat down next to Soo-bin. Feeling awkward, Soo-bin said whatever came to mind.
"But why were you running away so quickly just now?"
"ah...."
"Why, what is it?"
"Because of Dad."
"Your father..?"
"Yeah. My dad chased me."
"What is that.."
"My dad changes when he drinks. He's usually fine, but when he drinks, he changes. My mom got tired of it and left."
Su-bin felt a strange sense of guilt, so he looked out the window. The sunset visible through the broken window was incredibly beautiful. The sun, which had once shone a yellowish red, was setting, and the sunset was tinged with crimson and blue.
And in front of him was the female protagonist.
'pretty.'
•••
In fact, Yeo-ju had once asked her father why he was hitting her. He had been beating her with such intent to kill her, she was confused as to whether he was trying to kill her or just venting his anger. She thought that if she understood even a little, it would hurt less.
But, he just hits me because he doesn't like the way I look at him.
I miss my mom.
I didn't want to be a daughter to a man who didn't even treat me like one. I'd been planning my escape from home for months. I'd already left a few sets of clothes and money at the apartment a week before. I endured the beatings every day, knowing I'd be free in just a few more days.
"I have to go in around 7 or 8 o'clock. That way I don't get hit so much."
"Oh, okay, I understand. Okay...! Go in.."
"...Yeah, you too."
**
The next day
Around 2 p.m., her father went out drinking and was not at home. During that time, Yeo-ju was planning to go to the apartment. But what happened? Her mother, who seemed like she would never come home, opened the front door and came in. She was not trying to spoil her, but she was carrying designer clothes and a bag that Yeo-ju could not afford. The things her father had been calling for and resenting so much.'Seo Hye-ran'I was lucky my dad wasn't there. The moment my mom came in, I actually considered just crying like a little kid and hugging her. But that thought vanished instantly because of the clothes she was wearing. It was so embarrassing that she'd just left me in this shabby corner of the house, and now she'd just appeared before my eyes again. It was so embarrassing that I just pretended not to notice.
"Long time no see. How have you been?"
"I guess this is going well...lol"
"..."
“What are you doing back here? You went out with that handsome, rich guy.”
"It's just... it's been on my mind, but it's just too late-"
"I'm sorry, but just get out of here. Get out of my sight right now."
"...I'll come back tomorrow. Don't get hurt."
I laughed in vain at my mother's words, telling me not to get hurt. Today, I understood. Her words felt like nothing more than her passing her own pain onto me. I no longer felt like she was my mother.
A few days later, Yeoju was able to leave the house again. So she wandered around looking for Soobin. Far away, in front of a store in an alley, she saw Soobin and a girl who looked to be about seventeen. For some reason, Yeoju felt hesitant to pretend to recognize her. Even from afar, the girl's skin was pale, her black hair flowing, and most of all, her appearance was a stark contrast to Yeoju's. In her opinion, even Soobin would be embarrassed to acknowledge her. Just as she turned around, Soobin recognized her.
"Oh, heroine...!"
As soon as she heard those words, Yeo-ju immediately ran away. For some reason, she felt like if she pretended to know Soo-bin, the townspeople would gossip behind her back, so she immediately backed away. Because if a girl like her liked someone like this, and the townspeople criticized her too, it would be her fault.
After wandering around for a while, the two finally arrived at the apartment. I wondered if Yeoju would be there, but she was. Soobin asked her.
"Why... did you run away?"
The heroine didn't answer. Her lips wouldn't open easily. Within a day, she'd become convinced she liked him.
"...I think you would know better."
"I... know better..?"
Soobin was flustered. He had no idea why. No matter how much he thought about it, he hadn't done anything wrong to Yeoju. Suddenly, Soobin thought of his younger sister. Before he encountered Yeoju, he had been with her.
"Did you run away because of my brother?"
"Little brother...?"
"Yeah, I was at my uncle's store with my younger brother earlier."
"iced coffee..!"
Yeoju's pupils fluttered as if she'd just realized something. Embarrassed at herself for causing such a misunderstanding, she cringed slightly. Soobin found Yeoju cute in that way. He wanted to tease her for being more shy than usual and not even meeting his eyes.
"Why, did you think she was your girlfriend?"
Yeoju didn't know what to say to Soobin, who had hit the nail on the head with such precision. She didn't even respond, so it seemed like she had just accepted the question. At that moment, Soobin burst out laughing. Yeoju was so funny and cute.
"ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋAh, so cute"
"..huh?"
"....uh?"
Subin was flustered, too. Yeoju overheard what she'd been thinking, blurting out without even realizing it. Subin couldn't even tell if she'd said she was cute or if she was adorable. Yeoju thought Subin was adorable, too. She'd said she was cute, but Subin, who couldn't even remember what she'd said, looked so stupid and incomparable.
"you also."
"huh?"
"You're cute too. A lot."
Even though her face was tanned, her cheeks were as red as a tomato. As soon as she noticed her face turning red, she covered her cheeks with both hands. She lowered her head. The breeze, which had been cool earlier, now felt hot and uncomfortable to her.
"Isn't it a little hot?"
"Oh really, I feel so refreshed."
Yeoju glared at Soobin. Just then, a speck of dust floating in the air clung to Yeoju's hair, and Soobin immediately reached out for it. Their eyes met. A strange sensation struck her. It was a new feeling. By the time they realized they shared the same feeling and liked each other, Soobin's hands and lips were already on Yeoju's. They kissed. But it was already 7 o'clock. Yeoju opened her eyes briefly and glanced at the clock on the wall. She quickly broke away from Soobin.
"Sorry... um... can we meet here again later?"
"Yeah, of course. I can wait for you anytime."
"..Thank you, and I like it."
Yeo-ju told Soo-bin her feelings and walked home, still holding her pounding heart.
with.
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