Chapter 8 : The Silence

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[ Warning : Sensitive Content, Swearing, Gore Warnings ]

8 Pm :Dong-Nae, Busan, At a Cram School

The cram school buzzed with the sound of students shuffling in their seats, their attention divided between their textbooks and the whispered conversations around them

Seated at his desk, Choi Byung-ho leaned towards his benchmate, a hint of boredom and curiousity in his voice and asked

"Do you believe in Buddhism?"

"...No, why did you even bring up that fat baldy?"

His benchmate, a girl with a sharp tongue and a quick wit, scoffed in response, her gaze fixed firmly on her notebook

"That's rude! Buddha is like... uh... someone who's the faith for humans to be happy!" Choi Byung-ho defended the budha, his voice growing more stupid with each word.

"...Pfft... whatever" She muttered, turning her attention back to her notes

The monotony of the cram school lecture stretching out before him like an endless expanse of tedium

"...Why are you even here... let's go outside! Why don't we play games or something... instead of this... long lecture?" Choi Byung-ho suggested, his voice tinged with irritation and despair, just wanting to get out of this boring place

"...That's why you get low grades, moron" His Benchmate replied with a withering look, her words dripping with disdain but a bit of a smile

Choi Byung-ho bristled at her insult, his pride wounded by her biting remark.

"...Not like you have much better grades than me, idiot.." Choi Byung-Ho replied, his voice tinged with defiance

The tension between them crackled in the air, thick with unspoken animosity and resentment

"...Fu*k off, asshole" she retorted, her tone final as she closed herself off, effectively ending the conversation

As the clock ticked past 9 PM, the cram school began to empty out, students shuffling tiredly through the echoing hallways, The fluorescent lights flickered in the ceiling, casting a harsh glow over their tired faces

Among them were Choi Byung-ho and Ayame Ito, their footsteps echoing off the floors as they made their way out

Choi Byung-ho's stomach growled audibly, breaking the silence between them

"Damn.. I'm hungry.. Wanna eat together?" Choi Byung-ho asked, his voice tinged with tiredness

"...Fine... But I'll have Japanese food! And you'll pay! All of it" Ayame Ito replied, her tone playful as she teased him

Choi Byung-ho's eyes widened in mock surprise, his lips curling into a grin as he accepted her challenge.

"...Fu*k you... What do I get in return if I do that?"

Choi Byung-ho replied back, his playful banter drawing a chuckle from Ayame

"Well.. a hug? Isn't that enough for my little boy??"

Ayame Ito told him while nudging him gently with her elbow.

Choi Byung-ho rolled his eyes with a laugh

"...Fu*king mor*n... Fine! But don't see me as a pushover! I'm tough!"

Choi Byung-ho replied, his act masking the fondness he felt for Ayame

As they walked side by side, their laughter filled the empty corridors, a testament to the bond they share

11 Pm : Dong-Nae, at a lonely house

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