The Bad Boy and The Innocent

Chapter 12

Young-Ae's POV

I was happily doing my homework when Joshua calls.

"Hello?" I answer
"Hey! Young-Ae" he said. I felt a little bad. I mean I was expecting it was Seokmin but then who am I to him? Just a play toy. And Im okay with that. All my worries and fears subside when Im with him. So its better be this way.

"Hey Young-Ae still there?" I heard Joshua's concerned voice.
"Ah yes I was just doing my homework Josh. Im sorry what did you just said?" I ask as I tried to block Seokmin's smiles in my head. Damn brain cells. Stop.
"Oh I was asking if you join the halloween ball?" He said. Ofcourse I will. Its my favorite. Halloween. Oh god.

"So who asked you already?" He said. Why? Should I have a date? I mean I can go by myself.
"Uh no one. I mean its 3 weeks away so yeah" I said as I look at my sns to see if Seokmin is online.

As I was scrolling down in the feeds. I saw Seokmin's profile and its private. Oh my god! He has sns but isnt it too obvious if I add him? I mean I can call him through Soonyoung or Seungkwan. Ohh those two really, if it wasnt for Minghao or Dino I swear I'll break my bones. Those boys is just too hyper. I think they ate all the chocolates.

"So Young-Ae" I heard Joshua's voice again. I dont know. Is it just me or Im just sleepy but Im not comfortable with Joshua. I mean there this feeling I shouldnt come near him but what will be the reason? I mean he's a gentleman.
"Yeah?" I answered back as I tried to chat with Dino.

"Are you and DK dating?" He ask. What?! No, ofcourse not.
"Hahaha thats a lame question. Ofcourse not" I said as I tried to laugh like its nothing.
"Ohh good then anyways see you tomorrow Young-Ae!" He said.
"Yeah bye see you" I replied and quickly ended the call as Dino said because he will call me. I block Joshua for awhile so that he cant call me.

*Ring ring*

"Hello?" I answered the unknown call.
"Noona!" I heard Dino shouts.
"Haha hi" I replied back. Calming myself. Im not used to boys calling me. But when its Soonyoung's number Im not because I know that its Seokmin. Dumb guy, he change his number to Soonyoung. Poor Soonyoung.
"So here it goes. Stay away from Joshua! He's bad news" he said. Seriousness drips from every word.

"You got it." I said. Proving that my gut is right.
"Ye... What?" He said.
"I said you are right. I mean I have this feeling I should stay away from him." I explained further.
"He once stole Dk hyung's girlfriend" he explained. That pained me but I tried not to show it.
"Who? How?" I asked getting interested.

"Min hye. I dont know  it happens so fast. Like yesterday Dk hyung and Minhye is dating then today they broke up" he explained. Minhye? Oh our classmate.
"But Minhye broke up with Joshua and tries to get back her way with Dk hyung" he said. Oh that's why she said I should stay away. Well,

"But you dont need to worry noona. Dk hyung wont get her back. So your relationship is safe." He said.
"What? Dino we arent dating" I said. I dont know if it made him believe it but Im sure as hell I dont believe it.

I mean inside the classroom, when my anxiety attacks he holds my hand, when I cry he's there. Or maybe its just a coincidence? What if he's just being kind? Yeah, that's the reason.

"Noona! I gotta go! See you tomorrow!" Dino said.
"Okay bye!" I said and waited for him to end the call.

After we talk I tried to go to sleep. But I cant. Seokmin didnt call me. We always talk before I go to bed. But unfortunately I waited til 3 am and he hasnt call me. I need to go to bed.

/Morning/

I was late this morning so I decided not to go to school. I have the house for myself till next week. So basically mom doesnt know if I went to school or not.

I made my way to my bathroom doing my daily routine. Its 10 in the morning. So I took a bath and finish it quickly. Im not the kind that stays in the bathroom for forever. I choose to wear a mickey mouse sweater and a short. I blow dry my hair and braid it. I look at my reflection for the last time. Im pretty short, but I have a pale skin. I have black curly hair. I smiled at my reflection. For once I feel pretty. I feel beautiful.

After putting some baby powder I went down to look for food. I check our fridge. Ugh, Im craving for pasta. So that's how I ended up cooking carbonara. I know how to cook. So its not a problem. After 1 hour of cooking Im done. I prepare it on the living room. I also got some movies. This would be great. I just want to chill. Forget everything. All the stress. Ohh how I miss my old life before I we came here.

{Buzz Buzz}

I feel my phone vibrate so i paused the movie and check who texted me.

"Where are you? -Soonyoung"
"Uhm I was away. Sorry need to go with mom. Anyways why?" I replied
"Nothing. Didnt see you. Bye take care!"

Its only Soonyoung or maybe Seokmin I dont know. And I dont care I just want to have peace. I ate the carbonara I cooked when I received a text again.

*Hi*  it says from unknown number. Who could this be?
*Sorry you got the wrong number* I replied back.
*No Young-Ae. This is Seokmin* It replied so fast and it made my heart thump a little faster when I read the message.

Oh god he texted me? With his own number? Oh god! Finally!

*Is this for real? I mean Seokmin didnt want to text me anyway. And he got a girlfriend* I replied. Minutes past but he didnt text back. Okay I should n't get my hopes up.

*ring ring*

Oh my potato! Seriously, who could be calling.... its the unknown number?! Okay relax relax. You got this.

"Hello?" I said.
"Who the fuck said it?!" An angry voice scratch that A VERY ANGRY VOICE is shouting on the other line.
"Seok... Dukyeom?" I ask. I almost mentally did a facepalm. Great Young-Ae. Just great.
"Dont try to change the question. Who the fuck said that I have a fucking girlfriend?!" He said. Anger lacing in every word.
"No... one?" I said unsure of what to say or how to calm him down.
"Bye..." he said without waiting for my turn to say bye he ended the call.

Wow. All I wamt is to have some peace of mind and I feel so attacked right now. Seriously. But atleast he called me that's enough. I finish my food and went to my room. Making sure the front door is locked and the tv is off. I lay in my bed. Thinking about my life.

Many things happened. Me getting bullied and raped. Transferring from America to Korea for a new start. Finding my sanctuary a.k.a Seokmin. What else oh right, my feeling towards Joshua I mean the bad feeling. I wonder what it means. As I keep on thinking about the things, I slowly doze off.
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