Kyuhyun was panicky while sitting on the log. He was feeling awkward, knowing that Minnie was sitting beside him and that later; when Seohyun calls his name he will confess his love for him. He clasped his hands then took a deep breath. He looked at the student who was currently telling his feelings in front of everybody. He wanted to be like that. He was strong. But when it comes to Sungmin, he feels weak. He was really a coward.
“Now, let’s hear it from Cho Kyuhyun,” Seohyun announced after the student sat down and finished his speech already.
Kyuhyun was just staring at his shoes. He didn’t know that Seohyun called him already. He was just thinking of something that might lose his tension. Sungmin tapped his shoulder.
“What is it, Minnie?” he asked curiously. The latter smiled at him and he flushed.
“Kyu, it’s your turn now,” Minnie answered innocently. Kyuhyun deemed Sungmin’s answer as an explosive bomb. It was his turn to speak. He was not ready yet. He was even preparing his words earlier. He shook his head.
“You’ve gotta be kidding me,” Kyuhyun whispered.
“Cho Kyuhyun, it’s your time to shine,” the teacher shouted and that was it. It was Kyuhyun’s death.
*DONGHAE’S P.O.V*
I was searching for Hyukkie. But I couldn’t find him. I looked at his seat but he was not there. Even Jessica was not there. Could they be together now? I stood up and walked toward their seat. I called the student who was there.
“Yah, have you seen Hyukjae?” I asked her.
“Oppa, I saw them walking away together. But I don’t know where they went.”
Aissh~
“Where could they be now?” I asked myself. I saw Kyuhyun walking in the front and was feeling uneasy. I smirked and cheered him up in my thought. I hope he could tell everyone what he feels. I shook my head then thought of Hyukkie again. I don’t know why but my heart was beating abnormally. I suddenly looked at my back when I heard Jessica’s scream.
“Everyone, help me! Help me! Help us!”
I saw her running towards us. She looked pale, as if there was something wrong happened to her. Then I thought of Hyukkie. Where was he? He was not with Jessica.
“Jessica, where’s Hyukkie?!” I asked her then shook her shoulders furiously.
Everyone came nearer to us. Jessica was crying. Did something bad happen to my monkey? I felt anxious.
“Yah, Jessica! Where’s Hyukkie?!” I asked her again; louder this time though.
“Oppa! Hyukjae-oppa…he…he has lost his consciousness there...” Jessica cried and pointed out a direction. I pushed her then ran towards the forest.
“Hae!” Kyuhyun shouted.
But I didn’t look back. I need to save Hyukkie. I couldn’t just stand there and wait for help. He was important to me. And I already told him that I would always be beside him and I would do anything for him. I cried while running. I failed. I should have been beside him all this time.
I suddenly stumbled. But I didn’t let weakness come to me. I stood up again and started to run. I could feel Hyukkie’s presence. At last! I saw a body lying on the ground. I ran faster and closer to the body. It was Hyukjae!
“H-Hyukkie…” I said then hugged his unconscious body. He was looking weak. His forehead was bleeding. Maybe he stumbled while running. But why would he run? Hyukkie’s eyes blinked. I cupped his cheeks.
“Hyukkie...” I called his name softly. He was awake now. I slightly smiled at him.
“H-Hae…” he said and cried. He even hugged me so tight. “Hae, I am scared…”
“Shush now. I am here.”
I piggybacked Hyukkie. He hugged my neck so tightly. I smiled while walking.
“Hae…”
“Hmn?”
“I’m sorry if I disturbed you,” he said softly.
“You didn’t disturb me, Hyukkie. I was worried about you that’s why I am here.”
“I just accompanied Jessica to pee.”
“WHAT?! She peed with you?” I asked curiously. That Jessica! This was her fault!
“No. I hid behind the tree,” Hyukkie answered then softly laughed. Oh how I love that laugh of his.
“Care to tell me why you lied unconscious back there?” I question him out.
“I saw a snake. Hae, I was afraid. I held Jessica’s hand and we ran together. I didn’t know there was a big rock along the way. I staggered while running.”
“I will find that snake tomorrow. I will beat that crap out!” I said angrily.
“Hae, you’ll get hurt. Besides, I am okay now,” Hyukkie whispered. “Thank you, Hae.”
My heart was beating so fast after I heard Hyukkie. His tone was so sweet to hear. I smiled wildly and hoped that Hyukkie will like me more.
*END OF DONGHAE’S P.O.V*
Sungmin held Kyuhyun’s hand tightly. He was worried about Hyukkie. He was thinking Hyukkie might be in danger. Kyuhyun held his hand tightly too. It felt like both us wouldn’t want to let go of each other’s hands.
“Kyu…I hope Hyukkie’s okay,” Sungmin said then closed his eyes. He prayed for Hyukkie’s safety. He couldn’t afford of seeing his best friend hurt.
“Minnie, don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Besides, I bet Donghae’s out there taking care of Hyukjae,” Kyuhyun answered and smiled at him. The other returned him a smile too.
“Thank you, Kyu,” Minnie said.
Kyuhyun just nodded. Then all of them heard Donghae’s voice. The guy was holding Hyukjae in his arms. Hyukjae looked pale, as if he saw something scary. Sungmin ran towards them. Kyuhyun followed him.
“Hyukkie!” Sungmin cried. He held his best friend’s face and sobbed. Hyukjae was looking weak.
“Minnie, I am fine, okay? Don’t cry now. Or else I will be sad too,” Hyukjae answered softly.
“Sungmin-ah, I will just let Hyukkie rest inside our tent,” Donghae said and piggybacked Hyukjae again. The two of them walked towards their tent.
“Omo~ what happened to Hyukkie?” Sungmin asked himself. Kyuhyun just hugged him then comforted him.
“He will be fine…”Kyuhyun whispered softly in Sungmin’s ear.
The students were just murmuring. They were worried to Hyukjae. The teacher was just looking worried; while in fact, all of the students were her responsibility.
“You are the most stupid teacher we’ve ever met!” the students shouted at the teacher.
*EUNHAE’S TENT*
*HYUKJAE’S P.O.V*
Donghae was cleaning up my wound. I was just looking at my feet. I was too shy to glare at him. I slapped him earlier then he would be the first one to save me from danger. What a shame! I even called out his name in my mind when Jessica and I ran after we saw the snake. I slightly smiled. I shouldn’t have done that to Donghae. He deserved to be treated nicely. And I was not nice to him.
“Feeling better now?” Donghae asked me.
I still didn’t look at him. I just nodded. Donghae cupped my face and stared at my eyes. I blinked continuously.
“H-Hae…”
“I should have been there with you. I shouldn’t have left you alone with Jessica. It’s my fault. I even swore to you I would do anything for you. But I…I was being a slap-dash!” Donghae said then looked guilt-ridden. His face was a bit remorseful.
I smiled and patted Hae’s cheek. He glared at me.
“Hae, all of these were not your fault. It was mine. I was being lackadaisical,” I said.
“But, Hyukkie, this crap wouldn’t have happened to you if I was there by your side,” he answered. I shook my head. I was still smiling.
“No, Hae. Please don’t blame yourself. It was my fault,” I exclaimed.
“Hyukkie…”
“Thank you for saving me. You didn’t know how happy I was when I saw you back there. I was happy you were there to save me,” I whispered.
I was really glad Donghae came to save me back there. He was the first I assumed to be there to rescue me. Not to think Sungmin was my best friend. I don’t know. Donghae was the first person I thought of earlier.
I was astonished when Hae hugged me. I felt like I was going to die in his arms. He was holding me tightly. I hugged him back. After all, I wanted to hug him again. I always feel safe in his arms.
“Hyukkie, saranghae~”
My heart stopped beating after I heard Hae’s words. I didn’t give him a response. Did he really mean that? I mean, how could he love a guy like me? I was just an ordinary boy. I was not rich like him. I was different. I moved away from him. I looked at him.
“I am okay now. Let’s go to sleep,” I said then lied down. I covered the sheet on my body then closed my eyes. I heard Donghae’s heavy breathing. I bit my lip. I wanted to give him a response but I couldn’t. After all, I wasn’t sure of my feelings. I like Donghae, I admit that; but as a what? As a brother? As a friend? I even don’t know the answer of that. I kept on thinking about it. I fell asleep without even noticing.