Yong stepped out of the car outside of the sunken down office building, running his hand thru his hair before tying it up in a bun. Stepping thru the door, then took the stairs up to the second floor and thru the second door on the right side. Sitting on the couch sat Min, holding a towel to his head. Sang-ook stood next to him trying to look at the boys head. Leaning against the wall either side of one of the open window stood Kwang and Ji-ho, with a cigaret in their mouths. Blood were present on their hands and white shirts. All of there eyes went up and met Yong´s as he stepped inside.
- Is he okey? Yong asked Sang-ook pointing towards Min
- Yeah, he needs to be glued tho. Sang-ook shrugged
- Do you have everything you need?
- Not here, but in the studio. He nodded standing up
- Ji-ho, can you drive them? Yong turned towards the men standing by the window
- Can´t they go alone? If i´m needed here?Ji-ho pushed himself of the wall
- Sang-ook needs to take care of Min, he wont be able to focus on driving at the same time.
- But..
- Don´t you think me and Kwang will be enough or what?
- I... I.. Yes you two are. Ji-ho put out his cigaret and walked towards the two by the couch.
- Drop them off and then come back. Yong said before nodding towards Kwang.
He removed his jacket, hanging it on a chair and folding up his sleeves, then he grabbed a baseball bat before walking down the stairs all the way to the basement, with Kwang right behind him.
- Don´t step in if you don´t have to. Yong stated before opening the door.
Kwang had a lot to say about that statement but he knew he meant well, his son was 6 years old and Yong didn´t want him to became fatherless. As the door open the cold room in the basement came in to view, and in the corner stood a man. In one of his hand he held an axe. As soon as he saw the two men stepping in to the room he lifted the axe and started to breath heavily
- YOU CAN´T KEEP ME HERE! YOU HAVE TO LET ME GO! I HAVEN´T DONE ANYTHING WRONG! I ONLY DID WHAT MY BOSS WANTED FROM ME! The man screamed
- Put down the axe. Yong said slowly and coldly.
- No let me out of here now! The man shouted swinging the axe
Yong took a step forward towards the man, holding the baseball bat in one hand. The man swung the axe as hard as he could straight down in front of him in the direction of Yong´s body. Yong took a step to the left making the man miss and with the power of his hit his body bent forward giving Yong the opportunity to hit him in the back of the head with the bat. The man fell forward face planting and losing his consciousness and going still, blood pooling out of his head.
- How much did we get out of him? Yong asked the man standing by the door
- When and were they are meeting. Kwang said walking forward
- Date and time?
- Yeah. Kwang nodded
- So we got enough? Yong´s right eyebrow raised as he lit a cigaret
- Yes. Should we take care of him? Kwang asked
- I´ll do it. You can go home. Yong said nodding towards the door.
- Alone? Kwang hesitated
Yong glared at him, making the man next to him go quiet. Yong might be younger then him with several years but he was still one scary bastard. Kwang nodded and left the room, walking up the stairs and stepped in to his car. Yong grabbed the axe and without a second thought he brought the axe down on the mans neck until the head was separated from the body as blood went everywhere. As he started to chop on the arms Ji-ho stepped in to the room, stopped in his step and just looked at the man in front of him.
- You pissed about something kid? He asked before Yong could even register that he was there.
- Do i have to be? He put the axe on the table and looked over at the man standing by the door.
- No, i guess you just like chopping up body´s for fun? Ji-ho handed over the water bottle he was holding to the bloody man in front of him
Yong only let out a sigh before grabbing the bottle and drinking a few mouth full. Ji-ho laughed a little before walking over and grabbing the axe with his own hand and then walked over to the man on the floor, grabbing his other hand and after taking a deep breath he swung down . It did´nt take that long for the two men to disassemble the man and putting him in a bag.
- Can you take him out to the warehouse and dispose of his body tomorrow? Yong asked as they sipped up the bag.
- I can do it right away. Ji-ho answered
- Oh right it´s the fucking morning. Yong said rubbing his nose bridge once again.
- Yeah, you can go home, take a shower and get some sleep. Ji-ho said grabbing the bag
- Shouldn¨t i say that to you? Yong asked looking over at the man
- You look like you need it more than i do right now. It weighs as much on both of us to have to do this.
- But you have a family to go home too.
- If i go home now i will only be yelled at for being in the way when Ha-joon´s getting ready for work and getting the kids to school. Rather go home once they leave. And don´t want to scare the kids you know. So go home. You have no meetings today so you should be able to stay at home all day.
- Fine. I´m not gonna argue with you today.
Yong stepped out of the room, walking up the stairs and out to his car. He drove home in silence, not even the radio made a sound. By the time he stepped in to his apartment the clock was 7AM, he had been awake for 48hours, working non stop. He walked right in to the bathroom, placing the clothes on a garbage bag before stepping in to the shower. He washed his entire body and hair, but only taking 10 minutes in the shower. He dried his body and walked straight to bed, not even a drink would be necessary for him to fall asleep today.
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When Eun-woo opened his eyes again it was mid day, and his entire body was sore. It took him a moment to remember what had happened the night before, but when he sat up everything came back to him. He sat up, pulling his fingers thru his hair as he stood up. Walking in to the bathroom and doing his business, he grabbed a pair of sweatpants and put them on. Sitting down on his couch, taking out his phone and scrolling thru his social media before deciding on ordering some seaweed soup to eat. He put down his phone and waited for the food to arrive. The rest of the day was spent in a painful daze, laying either on the couch or on the bed, watching metube and movies. Waking up the next day, knowing that he had to go to school was a pain in the as.
He decided to take a shower right as he woke up, removing al his bandages and putting ointment on the once he reached and let the other once be. He up on a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie, picking up a cap and placing it on his head right before leaving his apartment. He put on the hood as he walked to the subway going to school. He could feel eyes on him all the time, he knew it would happen and that he would be uncomfortable but he didn´t want to spend a week or two at home alone while healing. He sat down on a empty seat in the lecture hall, waiting for his classmates to come in.
- What the heck happened to you? Jaehyun asked as soon as his eyes landed on him
- Oh, ehm. Got in to a small fight. Eun-woo stated shrugging his shoulders
- What do you mean small? Sena asked as he walked in right behind him
- Why didn´t you call me for backup? Jaehyun sounded upset as he sat down on the chair next to him
- It was over in less then 10 minutes and i had Hakyun there and some other friends. He leant beck against the back of the chair.
- You have other friends? Jaehyun asked shocked, but with a smile on his eyes.
- Fuck you. Eun-woo swore as he hit him in the back of the head.
Sena laughed, taking out her pens and paper. Not long after the teacher came in, looking shocked at Eun-woo, asking him to talk after class. Some of the students were whispering and some were starring, this was the first time since he came back from his service that he was hurt, but it did happen a couple of times when he was a first year.
-What happened Eun-woo? The teacher asked once everyone else had left the room
- I just ended up in a fight with some guys this weekend.
- About what? The teacher sat down on his chair looking up at Eun-woo who stood there.
- They were harassing some of my friends.
- And you just had to step in?
- Yes.
- So there is no problem at home? The teacher folded his arms
- No why would it be?
- Did you go to the hospital and have it looked at?
- Yep.
- And what did they say?
- To go back if my head hurts or something feels wrong.
- Okay, you got more lessons after this?
- Not today.
- Okey, go home and rest.
- Yes sir.
He walked out of the room, meeting up with Jaehyun and Sena outside. After meeting up with the rest of the group and a quick explanation to why Eun-woo had a split lip and a bruise over his eyebrow, they decided on going for lunch at a small restaurant only 15minutes away. They stepped inside and got placed by a table where all six could sit, and then started to look thru the menu. He decided on ordering a Kimchi jjigae since he felt like that would be easy to eat. Once they had taken their seat and was waiting for the food to arrive, Minho decided that he needed to use the restroom so he slipped away from the table. The others stayed and kept their conversation going, about school, and work and life, when Minho came back swearing to himself.
- That was fast? Jia asked as he sat down
- I couldn´t use the restroom. He sounded annoyed.
- What? Why? Jaehyun asked looking at him.
- Some dudes in suits are standing in front of them and wont listen when someone tells them to move. Several people tried. Minho shrugged
Eun-woo stood up, walking over to the bathrooms, the others followed him with their eyes. Several people was starring as he stopped right behind one of the guys, as his back was turned to him.
- Move, you´re in the way. Eun-woo looked at the group folding his arms as Minho came up behind him
- Don´t, it does´nt matter. Don´t start a fight. Minho started, trying to get Eun-woo away from there.
- Listen to your little friend, dude. A young man who stood on the side of the man with his back to him said
- Move asshole. Eun-woo said, pulling away from Minho that was holding his arm.
- Don´t talk to our boss that way, kid! Another man said.
All this commotion got the attention of not only the others in the restaurant that hadn´t noticed but also the owners that came walking out asking what it was about. It was then the man in front of him turned around and after letting out a chuckle asked
- Or what? You gonna fight me too?
- Do i have to? Eun-woo lifted his eyebrow looking straight in to the eyes of the man in front of him, and the man only leaned his head on its side.
- Just go and sit down kid. You are just making a scene. A third man said
Eun-woo´s eyes never left the man in front of him, making the man in front of him chuckle and lick his lips.
- Just back down, you are already hurt. Minho tried again to pull him away.
- Yeah, just listen to your buddy. The young man on the side said once again, but still Eun-woo´s eyes never left the mans
The man slowly took a step to the side, making room for them to pass by. Eun-woo pulled Minho in front of him as they walked in the middle of the group. Feeling everyones eyes on them.
- You need me to hold it for you? The man shouted after him right before he was about the enter the bathroom, laughing to himself
- You sick fuck. Eun-woo said back pointing his finger to him
He could see that the young man tensed up and take two full steps towards him before he was stopped by the man it was directed to. Once their business was done they walked out of the bathroom and the men that was standing in their way was now seated by a table just 3 tables away from Eun-woo and his group.
- What was up with you? Jangmi asked looking at Eun-woo when he sat down and started to eat without a word
- Yeah, are you a masochist? Jia asked making him look up at her and sigh
- No, why would you even think that? Eun-woo looked down at his food
- You were in a fight two nights ago and you are already picking a fight with fucking... the fucking maffia. Jaehyun stated shaking his head
- I wasn´t picking a fight. Eun-woo shut the conversation down after that and just focused on his food.
They started talking about something else soon after and the entire thing was forgotten until they were going to pay and the same people were standing in front of the cashier paying for their food. The man took out his card and paid for all the four men he had with him, before turning to Eun-woo once again
- If you ever need someone to hold it for you, call me. He said jokingly, making all his men stop and look at Eun-woo and his entire group became quiet looking at Eun-woo, hoping that his anger would not boil over. But to their surprise he let out a small chuckle
- Why are you so obsessed with my private parts?
The same young man clenched his hands and the veins on his neck started to show. To him, it was so out of the question that anyone would talk to his boss that way, not only being so rude but also not calling him sir.
- Aren´t i allowed to? The man took a step forward towards Eun-woo making the young man behind him step forward as well.
- Tame your pet. Eun-woo said glaring at the young man, making the man look back at him
- I´m not a fucking pet. The young man spat, making one of the other men grab ahold of him
- Relax Min, take a step back. The man said making the young man step back again
- Yong.. You are in the way again. Eun-woo said looking at the man in front of him again. All four of Yong´s men stood there speechless
The man chuckled, before pushing his men out of the restaurant after bowing to the cashier, making room so that Eun-woo and his group could pay. As they left the restaurant, Eun-woo lit a cigaret as they walked away. Yong and his men stood by a car, smoking as well.
- Do you know him? Jangmi asked when she saw them again.
- Yeah. Eun-woo shrugged, leaning against a lamp-post
- You know that maffia dude? Minho asked surprised.
- Yeah, why? Eun-woo blew out the air thru his mouth before placing the cigaret between his lips again.
- How? Sena asked squinting her eyes
- Same school. He shrugged, putting out his cigaret and throwing it in the ashtray
- Sounded deeper then that, since he was talking about your dick. Jaehyun stated making Eun-woo glaring at him
- Shut the fuck up. Eun-woo swore at him, Jangmi looked at him, flustered.
- Ey Woo! The voice of the man from earlier shouted out, as he was walking over.
Eun-woo pushed off from the lamp-post and walked over to him after telling his friends to stay.
- Give me your number. Yong said when the man stood in front of him
- Why? Eun-woo asked but at the same time took out his phone
- Do i need a reason? Yong took Eun-woo´s phone from him and put in his own number, and then giving it a call so he would get his.
- I guess not. He took back his phone, saving his number under "The one and only asshole"
- Sir! We have to go, Mr Park called. Ji-ho shouted from were the rest of the group were they stood
- Fuck. Yong rubbed the bridge of the nose
- Sir? Eun-woo asked tilting his head.
- Yeah. I got to go. Would have dropped you of other wise. Yong said putting down his phone before turning around
- I´m fine. Eun-woo said, he waited until Yong had walked al the way back and stepped in to his car before turning around and walking back to his friends.
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He took the subway home and passed out as soon as his head hit the pillow even if it was early afternoon. His body was aching and when he woke up several hours later he had a fever. Not to bad but he still felt terrible with everything else. He decided to send a mail to the school and tell them that he would take a few sick days. Not liking the idea of being alone at home that much but he couldn´t do anything about it. Once he pressed the send button his head hit the pillow once again and it only took a few seconds before he was asleep again, not waking up until lunch the next day. His fever was a lot higher now and his body felt like he had been hit by a truck. He tried to sit up, but the entire room spun as soon as he tried so he fell back again. He grabbed his phone, thinking of who he could send a text to, for help. All his friends were in class and would´nt be done before 5PM. His brother and parents were working and none of them cared enough to leave work to help give him some medicine and take care of him. So he put down the phone once again and tried to sit up once again, telling himself that he would have to go get it himself. But this time his head started to pound as soon as he sat up, and that together with the dizziness was to much. He opened his messages and sent one text.
Eun-woo: Sick. Need painkillers and fever reducing. Apartment 1302 passcode 201200. Plz.
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On another side of the town was Yong in a meeting.
- What´s the plans for this area? He asked one of the staff members, pointing to a pice of land on a map
- The chairman was planing on opening a hotel there.
- So if thats the plan there then what does he want to do whit that area? He pointed to the first area that they talked about.
- Warehouse sir. The employe said
- And why does he need us for? Yong leant back in his seat to look at the other employees that was seated around the table that was quiet
- Ehm, he wants to build both the warehouse and the hotel thru you guys. Another employe said
- So he wants our protection. Yong just stated what the employe meant
- Well, i guess you could say it like that. The first employe said
- And why would we? Yong shifted in his seat
- You will get 20% of the hotel earnings. The third employe said, the only one in suit and tie. His face filled with annoyance when Yong pulled out his phone after receiving a massage
- 45%. Yong said as he read the massage, and the entire room became quiet.
- We will have to talk with the chairman about how high he can go. The employe said, irritation on his voice
- You do that. Then you can call the office. Yong said standing up and leaving the room without another word.
He walked out of the elevator and grabbed his phone, pressing the call button and waiting for the other person to pick up, it only took two tones before he picked up
- Yes sir. Kwang picked up
- I have some business i have to take care of. So I´ll be gone for the rest of the day. Only call if its a emergency. Yong stated as he walked to his car.
- Okay, can i ask how the meeting went?
- They wanted to give us 20% for protection. Yong laughed a bitter laugh
- Did you accept? Kwang asked sounding almost confused
- I told them 45% or nothing. But they have to talk with the chairman, and i have to leave. Yong sat down in his car
- So they will call later. Yong said before Kwang could say something
- Okay. Call if you need something. Kwang said before they hung up.
Yong put down the phone and started to drive. and about 45 minutes later he stood outside the door of the man he used to call enemy. He unlocked the door with the code he gave him and stepped inside. Removing his shoes as soon as he stepped in, he placed the bag he brought with him on the countertop and took of his jacket to hang it on the chair. He then walked around the apartment and finally after some looking found the bedroom. Eun-woo was still asleep on the bed, as Yong walked up to him.
- Hey wake up. Yong said carefully as he sat down on the bed, feeling Eun-woo´s forehead.
- You came. Eun-woo let out, in a raspy whisper.
- You sent for me. Yong chuckled as he moved the blanket a bit
- I know. But i did´nt think.. Eun-woo trailed of at the cold air.
- You got enough energy to take a shower? Yong helped him sit up
- Why? He whined
- I need to heat up the soup i brought with me, so you can eat it before you take the medicine. But you should take a shower and get out of those sweaty clothes. It was at this moment that both Eun-woo and Yong realized that he was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday.
- Okay. Eun-woo just said, sounding so small and weak.
- Or do you need my help with that too? Yong joked making Eun-woo glare at him.
He stood up with the help of Yong, walked over to the closet and grabbed a pair of pants and shirt and underwear and then walked in to the bathroom. The water felt really good and he stood there for several minutes just letting the water fall around him. When he finally stepped out, he looked over at the bed and could see that the bedsheets were different from what he had slept in. He heard some rustling in the kitchen and stepped out of his room. Finding Yong in front of the stove, warming the soup.
- Wanna eat by the table or in bed? Yong asked without turning around
- Don´t wanna spill in bed so here. Eun-woo said sitting down by the table.
Yong grabbed a water bottle from the fridge and placed it on the table, then turned around to pour up the soup. Giving the man sitting there the bowl and a spoon and then sat down on the seat on the other side of the table and started to read on the medicine.
- Usually you would eat porridge when you´re sick. Eun-woo stated as he started to eat.
- But you don´t like porridge. Yong stated without lifting his eyes, making Eun-woo speechless since it was true.
- Have you eaten? Eun-woo changed the conversation to something else
- Yeah, i had a lunch meeting right before i came here. Yong said, opening up and taking out the medicine before handing it over to Eun-woo to take once the soup was done.
- Lets get you back to bed if you are done. Yong said standing up.
He walked slowly behind Eun-woo who took one step at a time. Finally getting to the bed Eun-woo sat down and Yong put the cover on top of him.
- Do you have to go? Eun-woo asked carefully as he laid down.
- Do you want me to? Yong asked sitting on the edge again
- No. Eun-woo said almost like a whisper
- Then i wont. But i will borrow some of your clothes and your shower. Yong stood up, walking over to his closet
He grabbed a pair of sweat pants and a T-shirt
- In the top drawer, there are underwear still in its packaging. Eun-woo said as he was just laying under the covers, looking at him.
Yong just nodded, grabbing a pair before walking in to the bathroom. When he stepped out of the shower Eun-woo had already fallen asleep. He sat down on the bed next to him, leaning his back against the wall and opened his phone. He opened some text messages and answered the once he felt like necessary and in the middle of answering Kwang´s message he felt Eun-woo crawl closer, putting his arm around Yong´s legs and pushing his face in to Yong´s hip. Yong chuckled before putting down the phone once the text was sent and laid down next to him, as soon as his head hit the pillow Eun-woo´s arm was placed over his chest and his head placed it self on his shoulder, Yong pulled him closer with his arm around him. The other arm rubbed his forehead to try and not to laugh, but he soon placed it along his side, just laying there. After barley 10 minutes he closed his eyes and fell asleep as well.