Life Ruiner (One Shot Scenes)

“He’s here again.” Yulbee whispered to you while you both were sitting in a restaurant.

“Where?” You asked and Yulbee fingered at the window pane. He was standing outside, staring into your direction, like a mannequin, or you could say like a ghost waiting fir his prey.

“He’s cute.” Yulbee winked at you.

“So?” You shrugged your shoulders.

“So… well ask him his problem and start dating.”

“But he’s a complete stranger.”

“A! wait… darling’s calling.” Yulbee stood up and went to another corner, discussing something with her new boyfriend.

After your coffee was done, you stood up holding your bag on your shoulder. Your eyes subconsciously drove you to the window pane but the guy was gone. Your lips let out a sigh in despair. “I don’t care anyway.” You left the restaurant.

While walking through the narrow street, your mind was just focused on him. Different questions filled your mind.

Why does he stalk me?

Whats his name?

How old is he?

Where does he work?

Is he a bad guy?

Should I really talk to him or avoid him?

All these questions were unanswerable. You couldn’t help but leave the whole situation as it is. When you paced towards the road, you heard some quarreling sounds. You slowed down your tempo and looked for the sounds, finally leading you to the area where the stalker guy was getting thrust by kicks and punches. Some boys were mercilessly beating him up. Chills ran down your spine as you couldn’t watch the ruthless situation he was in. The stalker guy was attempting to fight back but the other party outnumbered.

“Excuse me…” You stopped a man walking by. “Please cant you do anything about this?” You pointed at the scene.

“Sorry Lady, its like a routine here. We see it almost everyday.” He left for the other direction.

Standing in a section, hiding, you also became audience. Only a few people passed by but nobody tried to cease this street fight. However, you couldn’t stand that at all, so you paced forward to them. You were the coward type but the easily moved one and you couldn’t bear the brutality.

“Stop it.” Before the tall guy could hit the stalker guy anymore, you stood in front of him blocking the tall guy’s access to the stalker guy.

“Ahh! Lady don’t interrupt.” The tall guy glared at you and your face turned red in fear of being hit instead of the real victim.

“Stay away.” The stalker guy hid you behind.

“Ok don’t try to be a hero, you fraud.” The tall guy again hit him.

Some other guys joined him and kept on punching and kicking him, until he fell down. The tall guy kicked him away and he rolled away from between us.

“Look, I’ve stopped just as you desired.” He came to you, sliding his fingers into your hair. You backed off, still eyes fixated at the ground. “No need to be afraid. You know, I am a good guy. So,” He bent down, leaning over you. “Come to meet me sometime.” He pulled himself back. “See, you next time.” He waved to me and disappeared from the place.

You wiped away sweat dripping down your jawline. You helped the stalker guy to stand up.

“I ……..” He was panting. “I am sorry.”

You bobbed your head. “Should we go to the hospital?”

“No… i…. don’t wanna go there.”

“Ok, fine. Lets go to my place then. I am studying nursing.”

“I know.”

His words reminded you that he was constantly stalking you for a few days. Without exchanging anymore words, you let him walk behind you. Suddenly you heard some bumping voice from your back. You turned your head back and saw him again on the road, lying paralyzed. The next moment, he was right next to you, his arm on your shoulder.

“Sorry, I was careless.” You blushed.

“Mmm… its ok and thanks.”

“Whats your name?”

“Hansol.” His warm breath stroked against your ear.

“Oh…”

You guys finally reached your home.

“Please, take off your shoes.” You asked him before entering your room.

“I cant.”

“Oh, my bad.” You helped him to your bed and took off his shoes for him, locating his legs on your bed. You took out first aid kit. You sat on the bed beside him. Pulling out some cotton, you soaked it in ethanol and wiped it on the bruise over his forehead. “So, where do you work, Hansol si?”

He chuckled and I gave him a surprised look. “I am studying pharmacy.” He answered

“Oh really?”

“Yup, last year.”

While your were dragging the cotton ball over the bruises on his face, he lifted up his hand and stroked his fingers against your cheeks.

“I also do a part time job at the restaurant you visited today.” His fingers trailing down your neck. "You have a cute voice."

You grasped his hand with your free hand and placed it on the bed, while giving an annoyed look. You then pulled out the bandage, wrapped it on his wrist.

“Its done.” You sighed.

“Look into my eyes.” You stared at his lips motion and then unconsciously did what he asked you for.

Your eyes were locked into his.

“What do you see …. In them?” He asked with a deep voice.

You couldn’t answer.

“You.” He answered on your behalf as a smile settled down on his lips. “And what do I see in your eyes?”

*pause*

“Its me. I see myself.”

“Hansol si… please leave.” You stood up but he pulled you back on the bed. A squeak left your lips.

“I cant walk home alone. So, let me stay here until I heal properly…… and besides…… I’ll heal more fast if you’ll be with me.” He coated you on the bed, you were lying with him.

Your heart couldn’t stop pacing and skipping beats loudly. He pulled you into his arm.

“Will you date me? I like you." He said. "Well, atleast your heart beat is screaming the truth.”

Your cheeks flushed and he planted a kiss on your burning cheek.

“Hansol… I ….” You bit your lower lip, unable to speak any further.

“I get it.” After briefly staring into your eyes, he lowered his head to your standard and then leisurely placed his lips onto yours and kept them locked for some time with semi-closed eyes.

You couldn't help but kiss back.

A smile crossed his lips and he hugged you, situating his leg on your waist. “I’ve longed for this.” He murmured and rubbed his nose on your cheeks.

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