Nevermind (Jay I-Land ff)

Chapter 5 - Team

Jay hid behind the hospital at the parking lot, waiting until the situation cools down. It's not like there's something to steal on the rooftop. Even if he and Niki gets caught, they can just say they were stargazing in excuse.

When nothing came for him, he went ahead and walked his way home. It was already late and the gate at home might be locked. The guards in front guarding the gated community might also call his parents to come and get him.

He even left his uniform at Yeji's possession. He might have to explain that with the maids, so they can cover up for him.

Knowing that he's be in trouble if he walks in alone, he thought of waiting for someone with a car in front and ask them to give him a ride. To his luck, a school mate recognized him. "Jay?" He cooed.

It was Jo Kyungmin, a tall, skinny, quiet guy who mostly hangs out with Geonu and Jaeho. They're not really that outgoing. They spend most of their time at the library.

He must've just came out from his academy. Some say he's taking advanced calculous to get a good college. The guy's a heir of Seoul's most trusted bank after all.

"What are you doing here outside?" Kyungmin's driver asked him.

Jay grimaced, assuming they already know the answer to their question. Kyungmin shook his head as he opened the car door. "I refuse to believe the rumors, but look at you. It's almost 1AM and you're out here doing God knows what." He slid to the left to give Jay a space to sit on.

"How about you? You study this late?" He asked.

Kyungmin sighed, swallowing a lump. "For your information. Lots of students study until 3AM on libraries. I'm early today. I'll just continue in my room I guess." He informed Jay.

"For what?" Jay asked in disbelief. He didn't know students take studying this seriously. Back in the US, getting into university can wait. Most kids look for jobs right away and go to college only when they feel like it, and some don't at all.

"Not everyone's as gifted as you and your twin." Kyungmin told him. "Some are pressured to be worthy for their successful parents approval." He bitterly said.

Jay started to thank God for Sunghoon's existence, or he'd be expected to do well as Kyungmin.

"I even pay Miss Yuri so she'd accept my test papers when I get high scores." Kyungmin balled his fist. "My parents don't even believe me. I have skip meals just to pay her. Why aren't you paying her even? Aren't your parents disappointed to see only passing scores from you?" He asked Jay out of curiosity.

"They're more focused at Sunghoon, I guess. That reminds me, I have to thank Sunghoon later. He's my savior." Jay jokes, to release some tension. Clearly, studying was a big deal for Kyungmin.

"But aren't you angry that your marks doesn't reflect on your true abilities?" Kyungmin asked sympathizing. He seems to be more affected than Jay himself.

Jay looked out of the window and watched the mansions as they passed by. He wanted to say he cares so he'd give Kyungmin relief that he's not the only one who thinks Yuri was unfair, but he couldn't help but answer truthfully. It might give Kyungmin an addition choice on his he should deal with mistreatment.

"As much as I want my marks to look just as good as my old ones, the more I think about it, I couldn't help but wonder, what are we supposed to do with the excess points we get?" He made it sound like a joke again. "Yuri is not going to taste the money that my parents worked hard for, never. She has a job to sustain her. If she's a big spender, she should get what she deserves. If she can't adjust her lifestyle to her salary, she only deserves to go broke and homeless." It sounds like a funny joke to Jay. He was pretty satisfied with himself, but Kyungmin can only wished that happens to Yuri.