"That's the principal, is it not?" I ask Yeonjun for confirmation even though I am sure I recognize the voice outside this room.
"Yes" he looks panicked although I am not sure why. She sounds angry so he must have gotten himself in trouble again.
Why do I always end up with him when he is in trouble?
I am panicking to the point where I have tears in my eyes.
I was just happy an hour ago when I saw my result and hoped to continue in Royals High but now the chances of me entering this school tomorrow are less.
But why am I panicking?
I did not break any rules. Right?
I don't have any class right now. I would have just gone to the library to study a bit when Yeonjun pulled me into the classroom.
I am not sure whether he has class right now but I should not be in any trouble, right? There is nothing to be afraid of.
If she sees me with him, I can say that he wanted to discuss something with me and that is it.
It is not like we're making out or something. And neither of us are breaking any rules.
At least not right now.
From the principal's voice, it kind of seems like Yeonjun is in trouble for something but he will handle it.
What is the most that can happen?
He is a Royals after all.
I take a deep breath and take a few steps towards the door when Yeonjun yanks me back. He has a part terrified and part furious look on his face.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" He whisper yells.
"It is the principal outside. She seemed angry at you. I was about to open the door" I say like it should make absolute sense.
"And then what Sherlock?" He asks with a raised eyebrow.
"And... Tell her I am going to the library?" It comes out more as a question than a statement.
In my head, the entire ordeal sounded much clearer and better. However, now that I say it out loud, it doesn't make much sense.
Yeonjun understands that and scoffs. He pulls me along with him to the end of the classroom, trying to search for something.
"Here, hide here. I'll deal with her" he motions for me to get into the cupboard. I just look at him, getting Deja Vu from my first day at Royals High.
"What? No. What if she is angry that you're here with me? I should be there if it can help" I suggest but I honestly don't think my presence will be of any help.
"Trust me, you don't want to deal with her. You just know her as the principal of Royals High but I know her better. She is the wife of the Chairman of the Choi group. I know why she is here. Do as I say and hide in here. Do not come out till she or both of us are out of the room" With that he pushes me into the cupboard and closes the door.
The shout increases along with the knock and I suddenly fear what is going to happen to Yeonjun.
I try to fight him on this but he is adamant as he closes the door.
The closet door is similar to blinds so I can still see him but I do as I say and keep quiet. The wooden slabs obstruct my vision but the gaps are enough for me to see what is happening in the classroom.
I see him open the door and the principal storms in. I don't like the pit forming in my stomach. It is the feeling that you get when you eat something bad. But I am sure my feeling has nothing to do with what I ate for lunch.
"What the hell are you doing here?" she bellows. I have never seen her this angry. Al biet, I have not had much interaction with her but still. Even when I see her reprimand anyone at the school, she is always calm, her voice steady but now she sounds like she is on the edge.
"This is the school I am supposed to go to so...' Yeonjun shrugs nonchalantly. He has his hands in his pockets and is leaning casually but even from a distance, I can see his tense shoulder. He does not want to confront the principal any more than I want to.
"Don't act smart with me young man. I asked to see you at my office but you didn't show up and then I heard from a teacher you're bringing girls into empty classrooms?" she fumes.
She said 'girls', as in plural.
Why does the pit in my stomach tighten at the thought of Yeonjun with other girls he is bringing into classes? What he does or who he does should not bother me at all. Just a few minutes back we were talking about being friends.
And why am I focusing on that out of all things in the conversation?
I should be worried she is talking about me and she will start searching the room and assume Yeonjun and I were doing something and get me suspended.
"I don't know what you're talking about. And are you spying on me? Should I be concerned? This is low, even for you" he snorts and a loud sound echoes through the room.
I gasp and put my hand on my mouth but I don't think either of them hear me.
Yeonjun rubs the side of his face and when he levels her with a stare, I can see the redness spreading on his cheek.
"I am doing a lot to keep you here. It is my generosity that you have not been kicked out of this school yet. Do you know how important the legacy of this school is? You think all of this is a joke!" she yells and I don't have to see Yeonjun's eyes to know they are cold and dark as he stares at her.
"Don't you mean my 'father' is doing a lot to keep me here?" the way he says the father is like he's spitting the name out. The principal fists her hands beside her and takes a long breath.
"Yeonjun, I will not let you ruin everything I have built. I will not let you ruin my child's future. You will not get away with this" she hisses and I can practically see her vibrating with anger.
"I don't know what you're talking about. I have no interest in you or your legacy, or your children. I couldn't give two rat's ass about the Choi name either" he spits out.
"If you had given your husband what he wanted then he probably would not have cheated on you. Don't take out your anger of your husband's infidelity on me. I am just the by-product of unsafe sex" he bites out and she raises another hand to slap him but this time he stops her, holding her wrist.
"I let you slap me once. Not again. Never again. I am not one of your minions that you can place where you want to win the game. Keep in mind, that I will fight back if you push me too hard" he lets go of her hand and levels his shoulder as if getting a grip on himself before he loses control.
"The only reason you're here is because your mother's dead. You don't belong here. You never did" the principal hisses and Yeonjun takes a step towards her in warning.
I can't believe the words that are coming out of her mouth. Is she the same kind woman I always thought she was?
How can she be so different and how could she say such vile things without even blinking an eye?
As I watch the tense exchange unfold between Yeonjun and the principal, a mixture of shock and disbelief grips me. The venomous words that are exchanged cut through the air like a sharp blade, leaving a palpable tension in the room.
I can't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Yeonjun, despite his often reckless behavior. No one deserves to be spoken to in such a degrading manner, especially not by someone in a position of authority.
"Don't you ever, and I mean ever talk about my mother. The only reason I am restraining myself is because of her. Because she would not want me to argue with someone like you" he states coldly.
"And as for me being here, is also your husband's decision. So if you have a problem with that, you can go talk to him. Do not ambush me and expect me to be scared of your threats. If you had the balls to do something, you already would have" he finishes and the principal stands there fuming for a minute.
She curses under her breath and turns around to leave the room.
I see Yeonjun finally slack, leaning against the wall, letting his guard down when she leaves.
It must be so exhausting for him.
I let him be alone for a couple of minutes before I open the door of the cupboard and let myself out. Yeonjun looks up startled. He had forgotten I was here.
I see his eyes shimmer and it breaks my heart to see him look so broken, so alone, so lonely.
"You really have a knack for seeing me at my worst, don't you?" he smirks but his eyes are hollow.
A/n: Who speed wrote not one but two chapters in a day? Your girl right here!
This is a heavy chapter and I did not want to end my chapter here but I think this is enough heaviness for one chapter.
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