||' Chapter 9: Like a Poison
IN's POV
It's finally time for lunch! I take a glance, trying to find her.
As I approached her, I noticed her putting her things away and getting ready for lunch.
“Lucyfer!”
"What?" she asked, her expression looking irritated.
"I'm hungry, wanna grab something to eat?”
I've been asking her to join me for a while, but she's always with her squad. I'm hoping she doesn't say no.
"Oh- sorry ,I'll pass."
"Ehh- are you going to eat with your squad again?"
“Er-no”
"Did that have anything to do with the fact that I called you Lucyfer?"
“No“
"Then why?"
"I’m gonna eat with Sam today"
“Oh..”
" I have to get going. I'll see you later.”
____
" Ohh, so that's what happened," - Felix
" She's pretty close to Sam huh?" - lee know
"Perhaps she likes Sammie~" Changbin hyung said with a playful tone. "H-hey, In-ah, don't stare at me like that; I'm just joking!"
""Tsk,I don't get it..." I muttered
"Are you jealous?" I turned around to see Seungmin smirking beside me.
"Ohh IN-ah, you're growing up really fast, you're turning into a MAN!" Han says, acting as if he's crying. “ so proud men”
They begin to tease me, but I'm not in the mood for it, so they stop and awkwardness ensues.
"In-ah," Changbin hyung says as he sits next to me and places his hands on my shoulders. “ Do you really like Lucy?”
I didn't say anything, but... It made me wonder.
Do I... really like Lucy?
"In-ah, let's talk somewhere else." - changbin hyung
"Wait, that's not fair; where are you going?" Han inquired.
" It's a secret~"
We went to the schoolyard after lunch break, and there was no one there.
Changbin hyung is desperate to speak with me. As a result, we both skipped class.
"I'm going to ask you again-" he paused. “ You like her right?”
" I don't know"
"Okay, how about this," he scratched the back of his head,
"I'll ask you some questions, you have to give me an honest answer, okay?'' He gave me a direct stare.
I simply nod. ‘Why so serious…’
"Okay then, have you ever felt like your heart was about to burst when you're around her? Like when you're walking alongside her, talking with her, or something."
About to burst?... What kind of question is that…
"Hmm," I say as I struggle to come up with anything to say.
*flashback to the time when he was walking her home*
"Mhm yea...," I responded in hushed tones.
" That's a significant sign. But let's proceed." He moved closer to me
"Are you excited about the idea of seeing her?As if your days are incomplete unless you see her?” (Yes..?) “When you see her frown, how do you feel? ” (I am affected-) “If looks were irrelevant would you still feel infatuated?” (infatu-well, ofcourse… It’s not all about looks)
He continues to ask more questions.
It's strange, yet everything describes how I feel when it happens. `
How did Changbin hyung know about these things?
"Then it's confirmed,"
" What do you mean?"
" You have had such a strong feeling about Lucy.I don't think you simply 'Like' her."
“Eh? What exactly do you mean...?"
"IN-ah..." he says quietly as he pats my back.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
" You've fallen in love."
.
.
.
.
.
.
" Awgh hyung, what are you talking about? lol “ I merely laugh it off, but Hyung's expression remains solemn.
" In denial hm? Welp, take your time, think about it," he says as he stands up. “You must then convey your feelings to her as soon as you are ready to accept it." he sighs deeply “ I know it'll be difficult; I've been there. But don't be afraid; regrets are the worst. So tell her now, before it's too late... " He appears to be quite mature at the moment...
He extends his hand to help me stand up. I took his hand in mine, and we went back to our classes.
Ahh…. I can't seem to concentrate, and it's bothering me…
I return my gaze to her; she is trying to focus on our lesson.
However, it appears that something is bothering her...
‘Hm?
'She looked at me and caught me staring at her, so I hurriedly averted my gaze.'
awgh I got caught! I'm sure she thinks I'm creepy.... My heart is racing like crazy...
It looks like I was caught cheating on an exam
I return my gaze to her, but-
AH!
WHY IS SHE STILL LOOKING AT ME—
____
Bang chan’s POV
I was reading through the reports when I overheard something that grabbed my attention. I noticed a group of girls discussing in the hallway. I know I shouldn't be listening in on other people's business, but I can't stop myself… especially if its about…
–
‘It’s crazy right?’
‘I can't really blame Sam for doing it; Lucy is lovely and kind; who wouldn't like her?’
‘I know right, poor Y/N,’
‘Y/N gets slapped in the face by reality, lol She must now awaken from her princess fantasies.’
I had no idea that there were rumors about Sam going around. This is something I need to know about.
–
"Pardon me, but may I ask you some questions regarding this rumor?"
They are all taken aback when they saw me
"President-" says the girl, who appears stunned.
After the girl told me about the rumors, I rushed to find Sam.
He’s not answering his phone. Is his phone off?
Argh we need to talk about all this... how did things get to this point
My phone rings. Felix, Seungmin and other members of our group chat begin talking about Sam's rumor... They already know... I wonder if Sam is (already) aware of the issues that are occurring.
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Sam’s POV
I had no idea I had dozed off at the library. What time is it?
“What..? " Why isn't it turning?
*click click*
Oh wait-
The battery has died
I forgot to charge it again
As I was about to walk out, I heard two girls gossiping.
‘What Sam cheated on Y/N-’
‘Shhh someone might hear us’
‘Oh-’
That rumor again... well, this is all my fault.
I still recall the last time I had spoken to Juyeon.
‘Haa I shouldn't have said that' I thought to myself as I smack my lips with my hands
I need to get out of here as soon as possible... without attracting any attention.
—
I was perplexed as soon as I exited because there were no students in the hallways.
Where’s everyone? Wait, is it past lunch time already? Ahh what should I do
I'm sure our prof will yell at me just like last time
(SAM! WHY DIDN'T YOU ATTEND CLASS?!) In my thoughts, I could hear our professor's voice. Whoa It gives me goosebumps just by thinking about it.
“ SAM!”
“NEe SoNIMM~”
“Where have you been?I’ve been looking for you” While panting, Chan Hyung apprachs me.
“Ah! I was afraid I'd been caught!”
“Let’s talk.” Chan hyung said still catching his breath
But about what...
“The rumors that are going around-”
Mhm-
—*time skip*
" For the time being, it's best to avoid Lucy (or just limit it or don’t get caught)in order to prevent the rumors from spreading any further.” Hyung said
“Mhm I see, I got it”
"Please be cautious from now on, okay? There’s a lot of people out there waiting for an opportunity to bring you down." He said and patted my back.
"There are just really some people who will judge you based only on what they have heard, whether it's true or not." he added
“Mhm” I completely agree with it.
(sam)
My hands start to quiver, and my sweat has turned cold. It's here… the voices
“But, I hope you don’t feel afraid to do something just because you’re scared of what people are going to say about you. Y’know no matter what you do, some people will still judge you. “
“ Sam, don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. Alright?”
“Hyung…”
He smiled at me.
I didn't realize it at the time, but my hands had stopped trembling and the voices had vanished.
The words he spoke... That is something I will never forget.
___
Juyeon’s POV
I'm used to hearing or seeing people talking about me. But these last few days it made me feel uneasy.
-
After getting the paperwork I needed, I went to the bathroom. I rinse my face and take a few moments to check myself in the mirror.
I only have 4 months before I return to LA, and I'm still concerned about Y/N.
What should I do…
Oh wait, I forgot to inform her about that.
I look for my phone, but it isn't in my pocket, so I look around to see if I left it in the cubicle.
‘ oh-I forgot I didn't go inside ( the cubicle); maybe I left it in the lab.’ I was about to go outside when I heard a voice.
—
‘Have you heard about the Y/N and Sam rumor?’
What rumor are they referring to
‘Oh yeah, that one?. Of Course. D*mn, Sam hit a home run. Lucy is a pretty tough one, I wonder what trick did he do to make her fall for him easily’
‘Dude, If only I had the same look as that guy, I can even date a celebrity’
‘With the power of the campus prince!’
As I continue to listen, I get this feeling that I know what they’re talking about…
‘He finally got tired of that chick, Y/N. He’s been toying her for years’
‘I'm pretty sure Sam is a player; Like dude- with his looks, He has the ability to have any woman he wishes! ‘
‘ He's the prince of the campus after all, He must have a lot of affairs. ‘
‘ Lol Y/N is so naive and foolish,’ the two men laughed.
I clench my fist, trying to control myself
They're getting on my nerves
‘Actually, I do like that Y/n; she's kinda cute.’
‘You should hit up with her bro, who knows what she's capable of,’ he said in a disgusting tone.
‘D*mn, that excites me.’
*deeply exhale*
Do they think I will let that slide.?
“ Disgusting shts.”
IN's POV
It's finally time for lunch! I take a glance, trying to find her.
As I approached her, I noticed her putting her things away and getting ready for lunch.
“Lucyfer!”
"What?" she asked, her expression looking irritated.
"I'm hungry, wanna grab something to eat?”
I've been asking her to join me for a while, but she's always with her squad. I'm hoping she doesn't say no.
"Oh- sorry ,I'll pass."
"Ehh- are you going to eat with your squad again?"
“Er-no”
"Did that have anything to do with the fact that I called you Lucyfer?"
“No“
"Then why?"
"I’m gonna eat with Sam today"
“Oh..”
" I have to get going. I'll see you later.”
____
" Ohh, so that's what happened," - Felix
" She's pretty close to Sam huh?" - lee know
"Perhaps she likes Sammie~" Changbin hyung said with a playful tone. "H-hey, In-ah, don't stare at me like that; I'm just joking!"
""Tsk,I don't get it..." I muttered
"Are you jealous?" I turned around to see Seungmin smirking beside me.
"Ohh IN-ah, you're growing up really fast, you're turning into a MAN!" Han says, acting as if he's crying. “ so proud men”
They begin to tease me, but I'm not in the mood for it, so they stop and awkwardness ensues.
"In-ah," Changbin hyung says as he sits next to me and places his hands on my shoulders. “ Do you really like Lucy?”
I didn't say anything, but... It made me wonder.
Do I... really like Lucy?
"In-ah, let's talk somewhere else." - changbin hyung
"Wait, that's not fair; where are you going?" Han inquired.
" It's a secret~"
We went to the schoolyard after lunch break, and there was no one there.
Changbin hyung is desperate to speak with me. As a result, we both skipped class.
"I'm going to ask you again-" he paused. “ You like her right?”
" I don't know"
"Okay, how about this," he scratched the back of his head,
"I'll ask you some questions, you have to give me an honest answer, okay?'' He gave me a direct stare.
I simply nod. ‘Why so serious…’
"Okay then, have you ever felt like your heart was about to burst when you're around her? Like when you're walking alongside her, talking with her, or something."
About to burst?... What kind of question is that…
"Hmm," I say as I struggle to come up with anything to say.
*flashback to the time when he was walking her home*
"Mhm yea...," I responded in hushed tones.
" That's a significant sign. But let's proceed." He moved closer to me
"Are you excited about the idea of seeing her?As if your days are incomplete unless you see her?” (Yes..?) “When you see her frown, how do you feel? ” (I am affected-) “If looks were irrelevant would you still feel infatuated?” (infatu-well, ofcourse… It’s not all about looks)
He continues to ask more questions.
It's strange, yet everything describes how I feel when it happens. `
How did Changbin hyung know about these things?
"Then it's confirmed,"
" What do you mean?"
" You have had such a strong feeling about Lucy.I don't think you simply 'Like' her."
“Eh? What exactly do you mean...?"
"IN-ah..." he says quietly as he pats my back.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
" You've fallen in love."
.
.
.
.
.
.
" Awgh hyung, what are you talking about? lol “ I merely laugh it off, but Hyung's expression remains solemn.
" In denial hm? Welp, take your time, think about it," he says as he stands up. “You must then convey your feelings to her as soon as you are ready to accept it." he sighs deeply “ I know it'll be difficult; I've been there. But don't be afraid; regrets are the worst. So tell her now, before it's too late... " He appears to be quite mature at the moment...
He extends his hand to help me stand up. I took his hand in mine, and we went back to our classes.
Ahh…. I can't seem to concentrate, and it's bothering me…
I return my gaze to her; she is trying to focus on our lesson.
However, it appears that something is bothering her...
‘Hm?
'She looked at me and caught me staring at her, so I hurriedly averted my gaze.'
awgh I got caught! I'm sure she thinks I'm creepy.... My heart is racing like crazy...
It looks like I was caught cheating on an exam
I return my gaze to her, but-
AH!
WHY IS SHE STILL LOOKING AT ME—
____
Bang chan’s POV
I was reading through the reports when I overheard something that grabbed my attention. I noticed a group of girls discussing in the hallway. I know I shouldn't be listening in on other people's business, but I can't stop myself… especially if its about…
–
‘It’s crazy right?’
‘I can't really blame Sam for doing it; Lucy is lovely and kind; who wouldn't like her?’
‘I know right, poor Y/N,’
‘Y/N gets slapped in the face by reality, lol She must now awaken from her princess fantasies.’
I had no idea that there were rumors about Sam going around. This is something I need to know about.
–
"Pardon me, but may I ask you some questions regarding this rumor?"
They are all taken aback when they saw me
"President-" says the girl, who appears stunned.
After the girl told me about the rumors, I rushed to find Sam.
He’s not answering his phone. Is his phone off?
Argh we need to talk about all this... how did things get to this point
My phone rings. Felix, Seungmin and other members of our group chat begin talking about Sam's rumor... They already know... I wonder if Sam is (already) aware of the issues that are occurring.
__
Sam’s POV
I had no idea I had dozed off at the library. What time is it?
“What..? " Why isn't it turning?
*click click*
Oh wait-
The battery has died
I forgot to charge it againAs I was about to walk out, I heard two girls gossiping.
‘What Sam cheated on Y/N-’
‘Shhh someone might hear us’
‘Oh-’
That rumor again... well, this is all my fault.
I still recall the last time I had spoken to Juyeon.
‘Haa I shouldn't have said that' I thought to myself as I smack my lips with my hands
I need to get out of here as soon as possible... without attracting any attention.
—
I was perplexed as soon as I exited because there were no students in the hallways.
Where’s everyone? Wait, is it past lunch time already? Ahh what should I do
I'm sure our prof will yell at me just like last time
(SAM! WHY DIDN'T YOU ATTEND CLASS?!) In my thoughts, I could hear our professor's voice. Whoa It gives me goosebumps just by thinking about it.
“ SAM!”
“NEe SoNIMM~”
“Where have you been?I’ve been looking for you” While panting, Chan Hyung apprachs me.
“Ah! I was afraid I'd been caught!”
“Let’s talk.” Chan hyung said still catching his breath
But about what...
“The rumors that are going around-”
Mhm-
—*time skip*
" For the time being, it's best to avoid Lucy (or just limit it or don’t get caught)in order to prevent the rumors from spreading any further.” Hyung said
“Mhm I see, I got it”
"Please be cautious from now on, okay? There’s a lot of people out there waiting for an opportunity to bring you down." He said and patted my back.
"There are just really some people who will judge you based only on what they have heard, whether it's true or not." he added
“Mhm” I completely agree with it.
(sam)
My hands start to quiver, and my sweat has turned cold. It's here… the voices
“But, I hope you don’t feel afraid to do something just because you’re scared of what people are going to say about you. Y’know no matter what you do, some people will still judge you. “
“ Sam, don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. Alright?”
“Hyung…”
He smiled at me.
I didn't realize it at the time, but my hands had stopped trembling and the voices had vanished.
The words he spoke... That is something I will never forget.
___
Juyeon’s POV
I'm used to hearing or seeing people talking about me. But these last few days it made me feel uneasy.
-
After getting the paperwork I needed, I went to the bathroom. I rinse my face and take a few moments to check myself in the mirror.
I only have 4 months before I return to LA, and I'm still concerned about Y/N.
What should I do…
Oh wait, I forgot to inform her about that.
I look for my phone, but it isn't in my pocket, so I look around to see if I left it in the cubicle.
‘ oh-I forgot I didn't go inside ( the cubicle); maybe I left it in the lab.’ I was about to go outside when I heard a voice.
—
‘Have you heard about the Y/N and Sam rumor?’
What rumor are they referring to
‘Oh yeah, that one?. Of Course. D*mn, Sam hit a home run. Lucy is a pretty tough one, I wonder what trick did he do to make her fall for him easily’
‘Dude, If only I had the same look as that guy, I can even date a celebrity’
‘With the power of the campus prince!’
As I continue to listen, I get this feeling that I know what they’re talking about…
‘He finally got tired of that chick, Y/N. He’s been toying her for years’
‘I'm pretty sure Sam is a player; Like dude- with his looks, He has the ability to have any woman he wishes! ‘
‘ He's the prince of the campus after all, He must have a lot of affairs. ‘
‘ Lol Y/N is so naive and foolish,’ the two men laughed.
I clench my fist, trying to control myself
They're getting on my nerves
‘Actually, I do like that Y/n; she's kinda cute.’
‘You should hit up with her bro, who knows what she's capable of,’ he said in a disgusting tone.
‘D*mn, that excites me.’
*deeply exhale*
Do they think I will let that slide.?
“ Disgusting shts.”
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