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The walk to Gyujin's home wasn't long. He didn't live that far away from her either, which for some weird way made her feel better.

On the way, they didn't speak, they didn't need to. Hold each other's hand told them all the unsaid words they needed to hear.

Gyujin stepped aside and let her into the door, into his home where he grew up with his mother.

Yeorin was quiet as usual, looking around in his apartment, observing every corner of it. She took off her shoes and stepped inside of a pair of slippers he placed on the ground for her to use. It was cute, a light fluffy slippers with bunny ears.

She smiled at the slippers, loving how cute and large they looked on her feet, even if they were the right size.

He watched, astonished how her gloomy mood shifted so quickly after seeing the slippers his mom order from a fake online store.

He smiled faintly, she seemed better now.

"Would you like to drink something? We have water, apple juice, energy drink?" He asked, napping Yeorin out her of thoughts.

"Can I have apple juice?" She asked so quietly, he barely caught it.

He noticed how nervous and fidgety she looked, so he gave her a small encouraging smile and nodded.

"Of course you can." He said softly.

He walked inside of the kitchen, took out a glass and poured her some cold apple juice. He thought it was cute how she asked him for the drink, he only drank apple juice in the mornings before school, yet she still chose the drink.

When he walked into the living room with the glass of apple juice in his hands, he found Yeorin standing in his bedroom doorway, she looked almost scared to enter without permission. She didn't notice him walking up to her, she was busy staring at his bed like it personally offended her.

"You can go and sit anywhere." He said, making her jump out of her skin.

She let out a soft squeak, startled by his sudden appearance. She looked up at him and saw him smiling at her reaction.

"Sorry." She apologised, although she had no idea why.

"No need to apologise. Here." He handed her the drink.

She reached out with slightly shaky hands, their fingers touching gently as she took the glass. They held hands on the way here, but she still felt her heart flutter at the skin contact.

Glancing into the bedroom next to her, she hesitated for a moment before entering then sat on his bed, movements unsure and nervous.

His bed was soft and puffy, covers and pillow was grey, going well with his clean and organised room.

"Do you mind if I change into something comfortable?" He asked, wanting to make sure she doesn't feel uncomfortable.

"It's alright." She nodded softly, turning around on his bed, facing the wall to give him some privacy while he changed.

Gyujin smiled small at her, he walked up to his dressed and took out a grey sweater with orange sleeves and a black sweatpants. He was quick to change into them, not wanting to take longer than necessary.

"I'm done." He stated, making Yeorin turned back around slowly.

"Do you want something to change into too? School uniforms can be really uncomfortable." He asked.

Yeorin glanced down at her clothes and noticed how dirty she felt wearing them.

"Is it okay?" She asked unsurely.

"Yeah. Here." He whipped out a plain white hoodie and a grey sweatpants, neither of them fitted him, so it was perfect for her.

She took them, holding the carefully like it was a treasure which would break apart if she holds them too tightly.

"You can go to the bathroom if you'd like." He suggested, pointing to the only closed door next to his bedroom door.

She nodded, appreciating his kind offer of privacy. She felt at ease next to him. He was making her feel ease so easily, he barely even said or done anything specific, and maybe that's what she liked about him.

He didn't need to speak to make her feel calm.

She walked into the bathroom, trusting him so much she didn't even locked the door. She knew he would never disrespect her like that.

After changing into his clothes, she walked out and saw him unpacking his backpack.

Hearing her enter, Gyujin looked up and stepped in his tracks.

She looked absolutely adorable in his clothes. They were small for him but they swallows her up, his hoodie's sleeve was hanging off, her sweatpants was barely holding on for dear life.

Yet she looked so small and frail.

"I have some ramen if you'd like some." He offered her a small smile, hiding his blushing cheeks from her sight.

Oblivious to his blushing she nodded at his words and plopped down on the bed.

"Ramen sounds nice." She muttered, masking the exhaustion in her voice.

He nodded and went to the kitchen to make the food for them. He took out two ramen from the cabinet and started heating up the water.

When the water was boiling he put both packets into the water and added the flavouring powder in too.

Just out of curiosity he took out his phone, which had been blowing up with the news and opened the first page.

"Breaking news. On November 21, a horrific shooting occurred when Jeon, after cutting off his ankle monitor, went to Gyeongin Seobu Police Station and opened fire indiscriminately. He appeares to have struck at night, exploiting the lack of on-duty officers....." The reporter lady spoke from the phone.

As he listened he walked back into his room to ask Yeorin whether she liked her ramen spicy, only to find her knocked out cold on his bed, hugging his covers close.

He chuckled, she must've been exhausted, so he let her continue sleeping while he sat on the bed, careful not to wake her up.

On his phone the video soon showed a clip of someone shooting another man on video.

"Awesome...." Gyujin awed at the video, his interest picking up.

"The suspect was shot and killed by police while being apprehended, which has sparked yet another controversy." Gyujin listened to the reporter before closing the page and opening another one.

In the search he typed 'purchase a gun', which surprisingly sent him to another page that read,

'WE'RE GIVING AWAY GUNS! FREE GUN'.

Curiosity for the better of him, making him click on the website.

'PRESS HERE IS YOU WANT A GUN'

He didn't think for a second, he pressed the screen with so much force he thought it would break.

He was done with Seongjun and his bullying. He was done with Seongjun using Yeorin for his own disgusting pleasure. He was done.

And if having a gun was his the way to end their suffering, so be it.