1. What is it..?
"Do you always practice here?"
"Yeah! Isn't it awesome?"
I was always surprised when I heard he practices at the gym. But if even girls line up to dance, does that mean he's really that good?
at that time -
"Seungkwan, take off your glasses and get ready. I can't show you the song we're playing at the festival this time."
"But... how many people are there in total?"
"There were 13 people in total and now there are 12. We sing and rap too, so it's full coverage."
"What the... Kwon Soon-young? I didn't know you did something like this."
" Heh.. Please take a good look at it "
The 12 of them went up on stage and after a while the song started. Oh... isn't this a Seventeen song? It's a song I usually enjoy listening to, and as the music started, a kid with pretty long hair came out and started the first part.
A little while later, Kwon Soon-young came out as the center for her part and performed the incredible choreography so well that it seemed like it was nothing special. She was so good... I was so amazed by the flashy movements. Then Seung-kwan came out and I was surprised.
Seungkwan, without his glasses, looked like a real idol and really shined.
"Hey, is that Boo Seung-kwan?"
"Don't talk to me, I was really surprised"
"Like an idol... really"
"It's my style.."
" what?! "
"What should I do... I feel like I'm completely lost"
"Well... it's that cool."
For some reason, I thought he was cool and handsome, but my heart didn't race for Seungkwan. If anything, if I had raced, it would have raced for Kwon Soonyoung. They looked that different, really.
Seriously... what are you guys?
After the song ended, they started to fall down one by one and we got closer.
at that time -
Thud -
"What are you looking at?"
"What do you think? Don't you think I'm cool? You're going to fall for me? You were just looking at me like that."
"Huh.. I hate to admit it, but I have to admit it was cool."
"So you fell in love?"
"No. Not there yet."
"Tch.. I danced with more care than usual."
Tsdam tsdam -
"Good job, it really does look different."
" .... "
"Oh.. do you hate having your hair stroked?"
"No, that's not it.. I just like it"
" uh? "
"It's been a while since I've been complimented... and I've never had anyone else pat my head before. With a smile like that."
" What are you talking about? "
"I just like it because it's you~ hehe"
Has it been a long time since I've been praised? Well... I was called a thug, but I don't think he's the type of person to do thug things... He's strong and has a sharp appearance, but his actions are completely typical of a dog... Somehow...
"Hey Kwon Soon-young, please introduce the 11 people who are watching us right now."
"Oh, good! Just say your name, your position, and your age."
"My name is Yoon Jeonghan! Even though I have long hair, I'm a boy, so don't misunderstand. I'm also a third-year student, and my position is vocal."
"Oh... but you're really pretty!"
"..did you mean that as a compliment?"
" yes! "
"Hey, you always listen. Don't mess with the cute second-years for no reason."
"Great... introduce yourself quickly."
"Haha, hello! My name is Hong Ji-soo and I'm also a third-year vocalist."
"Somehow... the voice is like this"
" ..is it good?"
" uh? "
"Do you like it? Because your voice is nice."
"Uh.. no? Not really.. haha"
Wink -
" Haha.. that's right. These days, voices like yours are popular."
" that's right..!! "
" really? "
"Ugh... Kwon Soon-young, really"
"Haha why? Everyone knows that Soonyoung really likes Yeoju."
"Moon Jun-hwi, introduce yourself quickly."
"Well.. I wonder if I really have to do it, but my name is Moon Jun-hwi, I'm a second-year student and my position is performance."
"Ah.. yes"
Wow, this person is no pushover either.. But he's the same age as me? Why haven't I ever seen him at school?
So after all 12 introductions were over and they said they were going to practice more, I left the gym with Yeonwoo. They really are practicing like idols.
2. Beep beep! Heart rate suddenly increases!!
After going home and changing into something lighter, I sat at my desk and reviewed what I had learned that day. Seriously, Seungkwan is amazing. He can dance, but he also studies hard. That must be quite difficult.
at that time -
KakaoTalk -
"..? Who is it?"
Suddenly, a KakaoTalk notification rang and I looked at my phone to see Seungkwan. When I saw the message, I was surprised and my heart started beating faster.
After checking KakaoTalk, I headed straight to Sebong Emergency Center.
I went out onto the road and quickly caught a taxi.
"Oh my... Please go to Sebong Emergency Center quickly..!! Hurry up!! "
"Okay, I understand, student."
Why did he suddenly collapse? Could it be because he practiced dancing too hard? But then how did he fight with them back then?
When I arrived at Sebong Emergency Center, I gave him money and quickly went into the hospital.
Knock knock -
"Welcome..ㅇ"
"Ha.. Where is that patient, Kwon Soon-young?"
"Ah...just a moment"
After a while -
"You're probably in the fifth emergency room right now. The emergency room is on the fifth floor."
"Thank you"
I pressed the button for the elevator right next to me, and after a while the door opened and I pressed the button for the 5th floor.
'Ding- 5th floor.'
".. Seungkwan-ah"
"Yeoju... Soonyoung went in. Everyone else has gone first. I'm waiting here."
"Kwon Soon-young... You're not in a lot of pain, are you?"
" .. I don't know "
I sat down on the spot. My heart was beating really fast. I was afraid that something serious would happen, that it would really hurt.
After a while -
"There was nothing serious because you came right away, but the patient... it seemed like he wasn't taking the medicine we gave him properly."
"Medicine..?"
"Didn't you know? The patient had been suffering from epilepsy for a long time. So we prescribed some medication, but he didn't come back for a while, so we thought he was getting much better, but now that we look at it, it's gotten really bad."
"Then... what happens?"
"This time, you can rest in the recovery room, but if you use it again next time, we won't know."
My heart sank at those words. I was disappointed that such a bright child had epilepsy and lived nonchalantly... no, that he was smiling. And then I thought, "Can we be friends?" I felt truly pathetic.
Seungkwan and I quickly headed to the recovery room, where Soonyoung was lying motionless with her eyes closed.
"Kwon Soon-young..."
" ... "
"If you were sick... you should have told me... why did you hide it... huh?"
"My lady..."
"Why... I didn't tell you!! Huh.. "
"..I'll be out for a bit"
Seungkwan left quietly and I watched him without saying anything.
"Are you stupid? Are you stupid? Why aren't you taking medicine when you're sick?"
" .... "
"Tell me you like me... like you used to."
" .... "
"Soonyoung... please wake up."
" .... "
Swish -
" .. pretty. "
Eventually, I left the recovery room. Seungkwan said, "He'll be here today, so you should be tomorrow." I left the hospital and just walked around without a second thought. I knew epilepsy wasn't a minor illness. But it came straight to me. Why did it come to me, my friend? I just walked without a second thought. I kept on walking.
As I continued walking, someone called me.
"Yeoju..student?"
" ..? "
I looked up and saw that it was my music teacher.
"Why are you crying? Who said something?"
"No. I'm on my way back from the hospital."
"Is this... something about student Sunyoung?"
"How... do you know?"
"Eventually... something happened. That's why I told you not to hang out with Sunyoung too much last time. It seemed like Yeoju didn't have any feelings for Sunyoung either. But... something happened in the end."
"..it hurts. It hurts."
" ... "
"I think it would hurt more not being able to hang out with him."
"Then I guess I have to try harder."
" why.. "
"I like Yeoju, just like Sunyoung. Not as a student and a teacher, but as a man and a woman. I've always thought about it since the day I saw her on the bus."
"Teacher... I"
"I know. You probably won't see me now, but I'll try."
" .. yes "
"Should I take you? It's gotten really dark."
"No... it's okay"
"Okay. I'll call it a day and get some rest. See you next week."
" yes.. "
So I came home and lay down on the bed. My head was spinning. Seriously..
3. When you receive a compliment from a gangster
A week later, I woke up early in the morning, got ready, went to the emergency room, and headed straight to the recovery room.
Knock knock -
"Seungkwan, you can go now."
"Ah.. yeah, you're here.. "
Seungkwan and I decided to take turns coming until Soonyoung fully recovered, and today was my turn.
"It's already been a week"
" I know.. "
It's already been a week. The doctor said that it usually takes a week to wake up, but this is a bit strange.
As usual, I left my bag and coat behind and sat on the chair next to me.
"How long are you going to sleep, you idiot?"
" .... "
"When you wake up, praise me for holding up well."
" ... "
" .. it's pretty "
They say people are the most beautiful when they sleep, and I think that's true. It really is. pretty.
Tsdam tsdam -
"Still... you held on well. You too."
" .. thank you "
"Huh? "
"Thank you for holding on well.. a guy like me"
"Are you...coming to your senses?!"
Kwon Soon-young gestured for me to come closer, and I did. Then she stroked my head with her large hand.
" .. good job. "
"Huh.. Are you praising me? Really?"
" huh.. "
I never knew a compliment from a punk could make me this happy. Seriously, I'm not a punk anymore. Seriously, I never knew a compliment from my friend could make me this happy. But I'm even happier now, and I feel like I could fly.
".. Good job. You got up bravely too."
"I like you. I always say that, but I always say it hoping it will sound different today. I don't know if it will sound different. But this much is for sure. I really like you."
"..sounds different. Seriously"
" thank god "
After a while, I called the doctor, and he told me to take my medicine properly. "Yeah, you punk..." As soon as the doctor left, Kwon Soon-young grumbled.
"Ah... that devil doctor"
"Tseup - It's true that you didn't eat it, right? "
" .. tooth "
"What the heck? I'm leaving?"
"No. I'm going to be with you all day today."
"Anyway, Seungkwan and I will take turns staying together until you fully recover."
"That's really good news.. hehe"
"But why isn't your mother coming?"
"..my mother passed away"
"Ah... Sorry, did I bring it up for no reason?"
"No. I was going to ask anyway."
" ..? I? "
" huh "
" why? "
"I'm going to marry you. So, of course, I have to go see my mom and dad, right?"
"Huh.. who said you were married?"
"You're not going to do it?"
" I don't know..!! // "
"It's okay~ You'll fall for me eventually."
" ? "
"Because I'm so charming"
" ...? "
"Why? That's right."
"Huh.. Okay, do your best."
"Ha... I feel suffocated"
"Do you want to go downstairs for a bit?"
" huh!! "
"Okay, then just pack a coat. It's pretty cold now."
"Yay~!!"
So Sunyoung and I went outside.
♥ Author's Chat ♥
Some of you might remember! The day Soonyoung first told Yeoju that she liked her, what Soonyoung said after that was because she knew about her illness!
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