*Caution with the portion size. Warning with sudden developments.
Something might be strange
This is Moa High School. Class 2, Grade 3.
Breaking the eerily quiet study time
The broadcast rang out.
"We will conduct fire evacuation drills.
Students and teachers from all over the school went to the playground...
"What kind of fire drill is this... I'm busy preparing for exams..."
The teacher told me not to worry about it.
Then I concentrated on my studies again.
I glanced at the playground and saw that the third graders were nowhere to be seen, as they were preparing for their exams.
The first and second graders were in the playground.
'That would be nice... You guys will have a hard time later too...'
I thought I sounded a bit old-fashioned, but it's true, so what's the problem?
About 20 minutes have passed. Training should be over by now, so why hasn't he come up?
Before that thought could even finish, a pungent charcoal smell began to waft through my mind.
Then the first and second graders started shouting and saying something.
'What are you saying...'
I listened intently and focused on the children's voices.
Then, faint voices were heard.
"...There's a fire? What are you talking about..."
Then the sound of a fire alarm piercing my ears
It started to cry like crazy.
When I came to my senses, I couldn't see where the teacher had gone.
The children started to murmur in confusion.
'No way... is there really a fire..?'
I got up in a hurry and ran like crazy towards the burning smell.
What I see before my eyes is
There was a fire in the science lab.
That too was a terrifyingly large fire
It was taking over the science lab.
"crazy..."
Without even having time to think, I started announcing it from class 3-1.
"Fire!! There's a fire in the science lab!!"
The children looked at me and started to panic.
Everyone seemed taken aback by my words.
I calmly evacuate the children and always have them in my pocket.
After wetting the handkerchief I was carrying with me in water and covering my mouth and nose,
I ran around and checked every nook and cranny to see if all the children had evacuated.
Then I saw the silhouette of someone running from the other side.
'What is that...who is that...?'
I was trying to look at his face and before I knew it, I was there
I stopped and looked at him.
'...Choi...Beomgyu...?'
He was also covering his nose and mouth with a handkerchief.
'...That's the handkerchief I gave you...?!'
Beomgyu and I have been friends for a long time. For 14 years.
He's a really close friend... but I never thought he'd be here...
Cover your mouth with a handkerchief and mumble,
Other people may not be able to hear it well
I heard it clearly.
He asked me why I was here and why I didn't evacuate.
...That's what I'm going to say...
It seems like everyone except Beomgyu and me has evacuated.
I looked at the direction Beomgyu was coming from.
There were no children. Then everyone must have evacuated.
Then we went up the stairs to go out.
There are no stairs on the right, so I had to go left.
But the science lab that started the fire is there...
After wondering what to do, I finally decided to go.
And the moment we were about to leave, we heard a loud noise and the place we were going to go
The stairs collapsed.
'...I'm screwed'
The gas was increasingly suffocating us.
There was a burn on the back of his hand that he didn't know when it had been burned.
'...Why aren't you coming...'
The fire truck that was supposed to come was not visible through the window.
Am I going to die like this? I can't breathe.
When I glanced at Beomgyu absentmindedly, I saw a wound that wasn't visible before.
When did he get hurt again...
Burns as if burned by fire, scratched and torn somewhere
Bruises visible through the gap in the school uniform pants.
Even if I wanted to heal the wound, I didn't have the right tools.
As I was wondering where to go to catch my breath, the bathroom came to mind.
I just grabbed Beomgyu's wrist and went into the bathroom.
Fortunately, I can breathe a little easier.
This won't last long either..ㅎ
It was I who broke the brief silence.
"Why didn't you evacuate?"
"...I'm looking after the kids. What if I get trapped and can't evacuate?"
"....We're going to die.."
"I'd rather die."
"What are you talking about...!"
“Didn’t you think the same thing and evacuate the kids first?”
That's right. So I had nothing to say.
About an hour had passed, but the rescue team was nowhere to be seen.
It's become harder and harder to breathe than before.
I had to take short breaks several times.
When I thought it was really the last time, Beomgyu stared at me.
"..why"
"I liked it. No, I still like it."
"...what....?"
"I wanted to tell you in advance in case I couldn't tell you if I didn't tell you now."
"Don't joke around.. haha. What kind of joke are you..."
I forced a smile and denied his confession.
"It's true. I liked you from the moment I saw you.
I tried to confess after becoming an adult, but it didn't work out."
"Why are you talking like this is the last time..!"
"I think this will be the last time.. haha"
"What are you saying... No...? Huh?
Speak up... Beomgyu... What if you confess and then die?
Just hold on a little longer... okay? Please..."
"My first love, Yeoju... Thank you for being my friend.
Can you live without me? Even without me...you have to live well..
I love you, heroine."
His arms fell limply to the floor.
He left after saying those words.
By my side. You said you would always be by my side.
You promised... why did you leave first... huh? Please tell me it was a dream.
If there is a god, I wish he would listen to me.
I can die, so please spare this kid's life.
I can't live without him. He's always been by my side, like air.
If that's the case, then kill me... Why are you killing him first... Why...!
Before I knew it, my eyes were wet with tears.
If it's going to be like this, I should go too.. I can't let this kid go because he's pitiful.. I look around twice.
I saw a sharp piece of glass.
I picked up the piece of glass and burned the area so badly that I couldn't feel it.
I scratched. Red liquid dripped down, and my mind began to fade.
My dear friend Beomgyu, let's meet in heaven.
love you
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1 hour later
Crack, bang! Weeeeeeeing-
"One female student and one male student were found in the bathroom."
Chijijik.
"Are you alive?"
"..I can't feel a pulse..."
"...Okay, take care and bring it back safely. That's all."
Chijik
Kim Yeo-ju and Choi Beom-gyu
The names of these students will likely never be forgotten.