Everyone around him was crying, some people talked to him, comforted him, and some people criticized him, "Isn't he sad?" It should be, this is the funeral of her parents. Instead of being sad, he felt more afraid, very afraid because he didn't know anything about his world but everyone knew about him.
"Yoo Jin from now on will come with uncle, yeah". The boy just stared at him blankly, not responding. However, someone who called himself an uncle smiled kindly.
“You don't remember me well, I mean your aunt, Park Ki Young. Do you remember about Ha Nael and Gabriel? ” , the boy shook his head.
"They're your cousins, you play with them a lot. From now on those who take care of you, you will not be alone even if your parents are gone, ” the boy still didn't respond.
"It's useless you talk to him, he won't answer. The ceremony is over, let's go home ”, a middle-aged woman said curtly. When the child remained silent while the two adults walked, the middle-aged woman pulled him roughly into the car. Along the way, the woman complained about the increasing burden on her family and advised the child to be kind and other advice followed by cynical comments. Of course the child knows, he was forced to accept. It only made him even more nervous.
However, all the nervousness was lost when he met his two peers, Gabriel and Ha Nael, who were referred to as his cousins, welcomed him warmly. It was the only thing that calmed him down.
The wind gently blows on his face, currently Yoo Jin has been living with them for 4 years. This is his first year in high school, he goes to school with his cousins. Even though this school was quite expensive, Yoo Jin was able to attend school there with his achievements. It took more effort to get there, of course with a lot of babbling from her aunt. He doesn't care, he can't stand being in a strange place without people around him. He was also too attached to them that no one could be called a friend.
In Yoo Jin's life, people are categorized into three, family, not family and people who know their family. Fortunately, Ha Nael, a cousin his age didn't really like to hang out. They are often called twins, both of them have similarities both physically and in habits of the big difference lies in the way they get along with each other. Ha Nael was still communicating normally while Yoo Jin… had a hard time asking him to speak out.
Because of this, Ha Nael's brother, who is very 'understanding' towards his younger siblings, always brings his noisy and annoying friends to their peaceful lunch. Usually, Gabriel brings 2-3 people and who is never absent at the event is Song Sang Ook. That person was very annoying especially to Yoo Jin, he must have teased Yoo Jin to say something and made sure there were wrong words to make fun of him. This made Yoo Jin hate him.
"Nael, let's not eat lunch in class"
“Ah, I thought so too. Let's go before they come. "
Finally the two of them brought their food to the park, near the library. Not far from there is a shady tree suitable for enjoying lunch. The garden was perfect, students rarely went there during lunch time because it was too far from the canteen. Who would have thought they were found by Gabriel and his gang. Ha Nael sighed trying to drive them away. However ...
"I know you will say that, but you sure you won't regret it?" Song Sang Ook said with a suspicious face. Ha Nael felt like it was just a trick, half of him was curious.
“Whatever it is, I hate noisy lunches. Find another place! ”
“Don't be in a hurry, Nael-ah. Sit down first and see what we bring. ”Gabriel brought Ha Nael to his seat. From Gabriel's horde one brought three large lunchboxes. He also opened one of the boxes. Most of it is meat. Bulgogi, Chicken, Jokbal, Sausage, Meatball. The second box is opened, vegetables that add to the delights of daign such as Kimchi, Japchae, lettuce. He also brought soup and fruit slices in different boxes.
"Who is this young master?" Ha Nael looked at him with sparkling eyes. They also introduced them proudly.
"Young master, kind and generous Lee Min Sun". The person who was introduced just smiled and said, "You guys are overreacting, just plain food"
“What are you saying, bringing luxury food to a place like this savanna. I understand what it feels like to meet Oasis. ”Ha Nael changed at once.
"Ah ~ but I guess we have to find another place" teased Song Sang Ook. Ha Nael held his hand.
"I brought earplugs, please be noisy as you like". Yoo Jin's blood cools down when Ha Nael says that. Goodbye quiet lunch.
One minute later, everything is together, Gabriel and his friends eat in a riot while Ha Nael doesn't care, eat that pretty meat with pleasure. Only Yoo Jin felt uncomfortable. In addition, Ha Nael invited the young master to sit beside him.
The young master only smiled, did not speak much, different from Gabriel's other friends. It made him even more uncomfortable, he felt the young master glancing at him occasionally. No matter what the necessity, it's still better to be noisy than to stare at him like that. Yoo Jin had only tasted his lunch box. Sang Ook gave him some meat and cheerfully said, "You rarely eat like this, don't be shy, eat a lot."
The rumbling in Yoo Jin's heart seemed to explode, 'Why are you saying that out loud, you should be a little embarrassed, it's not yours'. No matter how much he complained to himself, he could never say anything and accepted everything other people did to him.
"Is it delicious?"
Min Sun pointed to Yoo Jin's lunch box. The young master who had been silent, opened his voice. It seems that the young master is a young master, his voice is also very pleasant. Yoo Jin was silent, until Min Sun asked again, "Is your lunch so good that you doesn't eat what I brought?"
Nervous, Yoo Jin nodded. Realizing he had the wrong answer, he immediately shook his head. Min Sun laughed, "Then, let me try". As Min Sun's chopsticks grabbed the Gimbab from the lunch box, Yoo Jin pulled out the lunch box. "... the food is not very good ... but ... if not eaten it will be waste ...".
“That's right, it's Yoo Jin's first meal. He made it from the morning, it's a shame if you don't eat it, ”said Ha Nael.
"Really, let me taste it first", said Min Sun. "No ... no ..." Yoo Jin tried to move the box away, Min Sun held his hand so he could take the Gimbab. He chewed slowly and his eyes widened. Yoo Jin's heart was beating fast, waiting for his comment.
"How does it feel?" asked Gabriel curiously.
"... Salty ... I think my tongue is numb ..." answered Min Sun honestly. Everyone laughed, especially Sang Ook. Not only laughing, he also teased him.
"Geez, really great, you're the greatest. Not only forcing to take the food you even insulting the food "
"I do not…"
“That's too much, you guys stop laughing. You made him cry! ”
"Really, have a look, Yoo Jin are you crying?"
Yoo Jin lowered his head in embarrassment, Sang Ook forced him to look at his face. "I'm not crying!" Yoo Jin shouted and pushed Sang Ook. Everyone is shocked. Instead of apologizing, Sang Ook laughs like a psycho. "Wow, great, really great, Min Sun you made him scream at me"
Min Sun sighed, “I didn't, you made it that way. I didn't insult him either, I just said how I felt ”. Owh… everyone said that at once, suddenly the lunch box was thrown into Min Sun's head.
"I told you not to eat my lunch!" Yoo Jin ran away from there.
While holding his head, Min Sun said “What? What did I do wrong?". Sang Ook just shook his head, "Nothing, you just made him angry". The lunch that time was a mess, even so Ha Nael still calmly ate his lunch. Until Gabriel pulled him and told him to explain all of that to Yoo Jin.
In class, Yoojin regretted his actions. He did something really embarrassing. He shouldn't have thrown his lunch box just because He was upset. What to do next? How about meeting the young master again?
While Yoo Jin was deep in his heart, Ha Nael sat beside him handing him a sandwich. "This for you, the next lesson in math you need energy". Yoo Jin is a little confused, but his stomach is too hungry to refuse the free food. Was it because of his hungry stomach or the quality of the food, he ate the sandwich with gusto. When his hands were empty, he felt like he wanted to run to the cafeteria and find the sandwich again, but the break time was up. He also discouraged.
"This is delicious, what brand did you buy?" , after school Yoo Jin wanted to buy it again.
"You like?"
Yoo Jin nodded, "Then I'll order again". Ha Nael took out a cell phone and was busy typing something.
"Where did you buy it? I'll buy it myself, ”asked Yoo Jin curiously.
“No need to buy, it's a treat from Young Master. It's an apology, because you like it, I ordered 5 more. Looks good for a snack after training. ”
Yoo Jin, who heard this, immediately became hysterical and took Ha Nael's cellphone. You can see the message sent, and the answer is "Ok".
Yoo Jin's face turned pale, "Ha Nael, did you really send it?"
"Of course. Not to worry, a sandwich alone doesn't make him poor. I heard he's come from rich family whose companies are everywhere. "
Yoo Jin looked at the cell phone. He typed in a hurry, "no need" to send a reply to Min Sun and returned the cell phone. Shortly thereafter, Min Sun was bouncing as, "Is that Yoo Jin?"
Not having time to reply, Min Sun calls. "Ha Nael, does Yoo Jin like the sandwich?"
"Yes, he really likes his sandwiches"
"Ha Nael !!" Yoo Jin shouted softly. Ha Nael just nodded. "Don't tease him too often Hyung, he will hate you just like Sang Ook Hyung". Min Sun laughed instead, “I'm not going to tease him. I want Yoo Jin to like me ”. Instantly Yoo Jin blushed. "Don't call again!" he protested.
"What are you saying, Hyung. That's gross." replied Ha Nael. "No problem, Yoo Jin doesn't hate that, right?"
Ha Nael glanced at Yoo Jin who was blushing, as soon as Yoo Jin broke their eye contact. "No ... but maybe you won't see him again". Yoo Jin grabbed Ha Nael's hand sending a signal to immediately cut off contact. "Yoo Jin told me to hang up"
"Can you give the cellphone to him"
"Okay", Ha Nael gave his cell phone. Even though Yoo Jin was reluctant, Ha Nael still gave the cellphone until he got hold of it. "Yoo Jin?" call Min Sun. "En", he answered softly, his habit of using a weak voice and nodding, he even forgot a phone call could not see the gesture of the speaker.
“You know, it's rude to refuse someone's gift. I'll give you the sandwich after school "
"... I don't need it ..."
“I see, is Yoo Jin still angry? you do not accept my gift? "
"No! ... I mean no ... I should be the one apologizing"
"Then as an apology you must accept the sandwich. This is my favorite sandwich, you must try it "
"But…"
The phone was cut off. "He just closed it". Ha Nael took out his cell phone. "Okay, just take it. He makes you spill your food and he gives you food. Reply in kind. Why do you feel bad "
"... I just don't really like giving by strangers"
“He's Gabriel Hyung's friend, not a stranger. If he's bad, Gabriel Hyung will take care of it himself, there's no need to worry. "
"It is not like that…"
If he receives a gift, he feels he must give something more to that person. With such an awkward first meeting, having to give something away and be close… kinda… no, he doesn't want someone to be nice to him so he lets that person close to him. He doesn't want to be close to too many people.
Once again, he couldn't convey his thoughts and took all of those things for granted.
As promised, Min Sun brings a bag full of sandwiches of the same kind. "Thank you .." Yoo Jin smiled awkwardly at him. Min Sun tugged at his cheek, “Smile more sincerely, ok. Hyung, will give you more ”. Yoo Jin just stared at him blankly, he gave the bag to Ha Nael.
"You gave everything to Ha Nael?"
Yoo Jin smiled awkwardly, "Ha Nael needs snacks for his practice". Min Sun was a little unwilling, "Ha Nael, did you bully him?". Ha Nael ate the sandwich casually, "If I bullied it, this bag would have hit my head". Min Sun laughed, "You're right", he commented. Yoo Jin elbowed Ha Nael, “Don't talk about that again,” he said softly.
“Sunbae, thank you. We will go first… ”, Yoo Jin said goodbye as he pulled Ha Nael. Min Sun just smiled at that. Ha Nael protested when Yoo Jin pulled him away. As a result of that, the sandwich was scattered. Yoo Jin doesn't care anymore. He just wanted to get away from Min Sun as soon as possible. They arrived at the dojo.
"You didn't remind me ?!"
"You pulled my hand, my food fell, you know that? If we walk any further maybe my hand will fall off. "
Yoo Jin sighed, now he has to walk back to the library. “If you're lazy, just wait here. Read books can be anywhere. "
"Nobody reads books here, people will find me strange"
“You… if you want to study every day why not take additional classes or private lessons. Don't you this it's waste of time waiting for me every day. "
"Not really…"
“Why are you still so awkward after all these years. My mother could not possibly forbid you. "
"... I know that ..."
His aunt certainly wouldn't have forbidden it, but if the score didn't match expectations, who knows how many hours he would be scolded. Better not to take risks. Yoo Jin sighed again and said goodbye. Yoo Jin stopped at the vending machine, bought his favorite apple tea. His mood got better after drinking it.
As he walked, he accidentally bumped into someone. Suddenly, that person grasped his shoulders tightly.
“Yoo Jin! Nam Yoo Jin!
Note :
Hyung = a slightly older male who you are close to (used by males)
Sunbae = a school friend from a year that is above you
FYI in Korea it is common to take additional study hours outside of school hours. However, these are not included in the tuition fees
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