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Chapter One
I stared at the car dashing away from me as my driver left just after dropping me off my new apartment. I heaved a sigh as I looked at my luggage piled at the entrance of the building.
‘He could have at least helped me bring my things in my apartment before he dashed off right?’
Well… what can I expect. It’s always been like this. I roamed my eyes on the entrance hoping someone would be willing to help me get my things to my place.
I gave a sigh of relief as a bell boy came near me and offered to help me bring my things which I was truly thankful that I did not have to ask because talking to people is really not my thing.
The apartment was massive and empty, the coldness seeped into my skin and the silence rang in both ears. I looked around and released a deep breath that I never knew I was holding. I was never a stranger to this kind of atmosphere…. Cold and empty except back at home there was never silence only judging and scornful eyes darted at every move I make. At least the silence in this place is better right? I might be alone here but at least I’m far away from them, even for a short period of time.
I’m finally free from them albeit temporarily but a win is still a win right?
“You can do it Sunoo! It’s time for you to find your own place away from them. You’re free now.’
I slowly unpacked my things, body too tired to really do anything but I need to have something finished for today because I only have a few days before class starts. It’s my first year in college and honestly it scares the shit out of me. This is entirely different in high school…. College feels like a jungle that’s only waiting to swallow me whole the moment I step into its gate.
I stopped from folding my clothes as I heard my phone ding, probably a text message from someone I really do not wish to talk about.
Mrs. Kim
Do not embarrass us Sunoo, you’ve brought enough disappointment to the family the least you could do is to not embarrass us.
I don’t expect anything great from you but at least finish college and live quietly as a mouse.
My hand tightened around my phone as I read the messages, my chest felt like a balloon about to pop and my vision blurred, the words on the screen barely visible but the impact of those words had already left a stabbing pain in me.
This is not a message a son would want to see from his mother but how could I have forgotten, I am Sunoo Kim the invisible son of the Kims, the family disappointment. Then I remembered the reason why I am here all alone in this apartment, I was basically kicked out of the house.
“You have leeched off enough from us, it’s finally time for you to be on your own.”
“You are not allowed to return back here not until you have proven yourself worthy of the surname Kim.”
“You are a disappointment!”
“Why can’t you be like your brother and sister?”
Well… at least they got me an apartment, right? They can’t see reach you here Sunoo you’re free now.
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I stared at the massive arch in front of me as students and expensive cars passed by… Decelis Academy. A school wherein the ultimate requirement is family status, this is a place for the rich and honestly it feels too intimidating to me. The massive name plate of the academy in gold plastered at the entrance flaunts just what kind of place this is.
Deep breaths Sunoo! You can do it! You just have to be like you always do, be quiet and stay out of people’s way. I slowly walked inside the gate with each step heavy, but I was determined to start anew with my college journey.
And to start that journey I must now find my building because stupid me did not attend the orientation because I was too fucking shy to go on my own.
‘See where it got you now Sunoo? You’ll be lost on and probably late on your very first day!’
“Person coming through! Watch out people!” a person wearing a bright pink shirt came bulldozing through the corridor and as someone who has the shittiest reflex, I moved too late and the next thing I knew my butt was planted on the floor after I felt a body crash unto me.
“Holy shit, Im so sorry!”
I groaned the pain creeping from my buttocks to my back. I looked at the boy in front of me who’s know on the verge of crying as tears pooled in his eyes.
“Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to crash on you!”
“It’s okay… I’m partly at fault I moved too late.”
“Here let me help you.” He said then held my arm and helped me get up. This is so embarrassing, I tried so hard not to mind the stares of the people passing along the corridor. Great! So much for being invisible, I just had to fall on the first day.
“Are you sure you’re okay? Do you want me to take you to the clinic?”
“No it’s okay I’m fine!” Lies! My butt hurts like hell. I think I might have broken a bone from that fall. I tried to smile to make it more convincing.
“I’m really sorry… I’m Dongpyo by the way a freshman- you are?” he extended a hand which I immediately accepted.
“I’m Sunoo also a freshman.”
“No way! This is great! What department are you? I’m from Fashion Department.” Dongpyo was so enthusiastic I couldn’t really keep up with him.
“Business department,” I said It’s really not something I want but it was already chosen by my family so I didn’t really have a choice but to oblige.
“Lucky! Our buildings are just near, let’s go together, here I’ll help you,” Dongpyo lent a hand as he saw me having a bit of a hard time walking because I can still feel pain in by behind. Falling on my butt was definitely not on my bingo card but I’m kinda glad I did coz I met Dongpyo, he seems like a nice guy.
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My first day is definitely not going along to what I planned, me being invisible and just letting the day go by was a total fail with me falling flat on my butt in the middle of the hallway and now I am on my way to the clinic on the first freaking day of class!
My bum was hurting like hell, I’m pretty sure it’s bruised and I can’t go on with the day feeling uncomfortable. I still have my last class after lunch so instead of eating I decided to go to the nurse’s office to ask for an ointment or probably an ice to ease my pain because I don’t want to sit uncomfortably for my two-hour class.
“Here dear, take this pain reliever it will help with your pain. You can take one of the beds there, so you can rest before your next class.”
“Uhm… can I ask for water perhaps?”
“Oh sure! Silly me, why did I forget to give you one, here dear.” The nurse, who’s probably in her forties was very kind that it somehow put me at ease. I took the pill and laid on one of the beds to rest, I could really use a nap. It’s a good I still have an hour before my class, I needed a break. The day was already very overwhelming for me.
I never noticed how deep I was in my sleep that I jolted awake when I heard my alarm ring, the sudden movement made my head spin giving black spots in my vision. I groaned as I clutched my head waiting for the spinning to stop, when I felt better I hurriedly gathered my things when I accidentally bumped into one of the beds as I made my way out.
“People really are trying to get on my nerves these days.”
I stiffened when the person spoke, he had his arm draped over his head covering his eyes as he laid on the bed. His voice was as cold as ice and it sent shivers down my spine.
“I-I’m sorry,” I muttered in a small voice. He’s not one of those cliché bullies who punch people that get on his nerves right? I don’t want to get punched! I just want to go to my class please!
I clutched my bag closer to my chest as if it could shield me from whatever harm may come to me when the guy slowly got up from the bed. He ruffled his hair and looked my way, his thick eyebrows furrowed in annoyance…. He looks like a freaking vampire!
“Do you have a-“ he suddenly stopped when our eyes met, I was trying hard not to cry and my eyes are really starting to sting as I try hard not to let out my tears.
“I-I’m really sorry! I was just in a rush to go to my next class and I didn’t look where I was going and then I bumped on your bed,” I looked at him hoping he’ll let it go “It’s my fault I’m sorry.”
I saw him gulp still drilling holes on my face. Is he thinking whether to punch me or not?
“Were you hurt?”
“Huh?”
I stared at him confusion written all over my face, “Uhm…I’m.. I’m okay, thank you for asking.”
“Is there anything I could do to make up for waking you up?” I clasped my hands together trying to hide my shaky hands because his stares are making me a bit uncomfortable.
“There’s no need, for that be careful next time…”
“Sunoo! Its Kim Sunoo…. My name I mean.”
“Sunoo… okay nice to meet you Sunoo. I’m Park Sunghoon.”
“N-nice to meet you Sunghoon-ssi.I’m really really sorry but I have to go now my class starts in a few minutes.” I waved him goodbye and ran off to my next class.
What the hell was that?!
This first day has really made sure it will make an impression cause that was just a whirlwind of happenings! What more for the rest of the semester?!