#15
Theft ×
I didn't want to leave my room, but all the students were gathered there, wondering what they were doing. I was dying of boredom, but what could I do? This was my situation.
"People with the same number as the number on this box will be paired up. Then, you can start off in turn with your partner."
I was wondering what to do tonight, and suddenly it turned out they were having a courage test. The dramas I've seen just had parties... I've never seen rich people do courage tests or anything like that.
First of all, my biggest problem is pairing. I pray I don't get separated from those eight people... but knowing the odds are high I'll get stuck in there is frustrating. Still, just in case... I'll put my hand in the draw box and try to get a chance.
"Number 7..."
Who would be number 7? One by one, they started to set off, each finding their pair. Apparently, no one had chosen number 7 yet, so I sat on the bench, waiting in silence. Then someone approached me.
The face I saw when I raised my head was...
"You're number 7."
It was my ex-fiancé, Kim Seok-jin.
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I walked into the dark mountains without saying a word. Kim Seokjin's expression seemed to have a million stories to tell, and I wasn't in the mood to say anything. Of course, I had no intention of talking to him.
"....."
"....."
But... why is he walking faster and faster? He was walking briskly in front of me with his long legs, and the distance between us suddenly became quite far. I just walked slowly. It felt awkward and I'd fall behind, but it was actually better if I went alone.
Oh, wait. I have a mission, so he can't go first, right?
Come to think of it, I'd forgotten there was a mission we had to do together. It seems impossible to keep up with that pace, so I guess I'll have to give up on the mission... Well, I guess I'll have to accept the penalty.
Looking up at the sky, I saw a beautiful moon brightening the pitch-black night. I love the night. Maybe it's because I'm used to walking alone and quietly at night, but I loved walking, breathing in the night air.
Of course, unlike me, Suji's body is weak, so anything too active tires her out quickly. Even just a minute of running would be exhausting enough to make her collapse.
As I was walking slowly to avoid being unable to leave the mountains because it was too difficult, I noticed Kim Seok-jin, who should have already left but was still walking at a distance.
"ah..."
Perhaps because the path wasn't well-maintained, there were many small branches. I was wearing short sleeves, so I scratched myself on a branch. When I held it up to the light, I saw a thin stream of blood. Perhaps because my skin was so pale, the blood looked particularly dark.
"Are you hurt?"
Kim Seokjin asked me when I approached him. Not too close... but keeping a suitable distance.
"It's just a little scratch."
"It's bleeding like this, so what's wrong with it?"
"You can come back later and get treatment."
The narrowed eyebrows spoke volumes.
You really can't forget Han Soo-ji, right?
"...Follow carefully. It's dangerous."
I have so many questions. I didn't want to get involved in such personal matters, but... I'm curious. What exactly is the relationship between these two?
"You're engaged."
"....."
Kim Seokjin's footsteps stopped. His fists were clenched tightly. Did he say something he shouldn't have?
"So? What's it to you?"
Your trembling eyes were laughable. Perhaps you wanted to speak harshly to Suji? It was obvious, your thoughts. It was because of your expression.
"Now you'll forget about people like me. That's a relief."
It's unpleasant. This strange feeling that keeps coming to me is unpleasant. The expressions and words that come out of nowhere. Even the emotions. Everything feels like it's not mine. It's like my existence is being denied.
"Please... please Suji..."
"stop."
...Again. He shed tears in front of me again. What hurts so much? What's so painful that he's making that face at me?
"...You're already engaged, so what's the problem?"
"Do you really think I got engaged because I liked her?"
"Then what? If you love me, why..."
"Stop it, Han Soo-ji. I'm really suffering just from looking at you."
He bit his lower lip and walked away. Without even turning around. And Suji didn't hold on. She didn't even call his name once.
"Han Su-ji, you should stop too."
I tried to ignore the pain that was building. The tears I was shedding now weren't mine, they were Han Soo-ji's. It was Han Soo-ji's fault that I was so heartbroken...
There's no need for me to be in pain.
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Sonting🥺❤