Chapter 1
I was standing in the corner of Young’s room. From this corner, I would have a clear view of everything in the room. Young was peacefully sleeping as it was 03:00. I sighed rubbing my tired and puffy eyes. He sleeps so cutely and peaceful that it actually made me smile. I’m happy as long as he is save. That’s what I promised his mom after all.
2 years ago. The worst year of my life. The day my parents got murdered in front of my own eyes. We were a really well-known family, because of our martial arts skills. We even had our own dojo. But apparently, not everyone was happy about it. 2 years ago the dojo got attacked both of my parents got killed but I managed to escape. I was on the run for a long time, until the family Kang reached out to me. They wanted me to work as a bodyguard for their son. Apparently, he has been kidnapped once when he was little and they wanted to protect him. The Kang family is a really wealthy business family and of course, they have a lot of enemies. I agreed and since then I have been guarding over their son Young for 2 years now.
He is actually 2 years older than me. I don’t get paid at all, they let me stay under their roof and feed me. That’s what I got in return, but after years passed Mrs. Kang seemed to dislike me. Her son...... I started to develop feelings for him. As I get to watch over him 24/7 I have seen every side of him and I fell in love. Only he really dislikes me, just like his mom. I just know by the way he acts. I know I feel like a burden to him, but I can’t do anything about it, it’s my job after all. And so I have been living these past 2 years.
Young is currently in college just like me. My college fees are being paid by his parents. But they were also the one who sent me to college. Because I have to watch over him no matter what. I couldn’t help but yawn feeling my eyes close from time to time. I did have my own room, but I only used it to shower and make myself ready. I had to watch over Young every time. Like literally. I can’t sleep or do my own thing. I have to watch over him.
Soon it became 6 am so it was time to wake up. It takes around an hour for him to get ready cause he takes a long time in the shower, then he eats breakfast taking around 30 minutes. And then its already time for us to go. I slowly walked up to his bed calling his name.
“Young,” I said softly but he didn’t react.
“Young you need to wake up,” I said again and slightly shook his arm. He groaned and turned around his back facing me.
“Wake up!” I shouted. It was quiet for some time. Until he turned around meeting my eyes. I felt my heart hurt seeing the way he looked at me. He looked irritated...
“Gosh just be quiet” he muttered before getting out of bed. He bumped my shoulder a little as he walked past me towards the bathroom. Altho I like him sometimes I just want to punch him right in the face. After all, he doesn’t really know me that well. I sighed and quickly made my way to my own room, with a bathroom attached. I took a shower and changed into a new set of clothes before retrieving back to his room. After 15 minutes of waiting, he finally got out of the bathroom. A towel was around his waist as I could see the bits of water dripping down his abs. I have seen it multiple times but I still get nervous like hell seeing it. He walked past me walking up to his closet. He grabbed some clothes and retrieved back to the bathroom to change. The bathroom is the only room where I cant enter. Don’t have too explain why. Once he was done changing he exited his room and walked down the stairs. I walked after him like an obedient dog. We both ate breakfast before heading off to college.
I know he hates having me around, but the thing is we also are in the same class. We walked our way to our classroom without saying a word. The thing was I saw someone really suspicious walking towards us. He was wearing a black hoodie that covered his face and just the way he was walking seemed suspicious. As if he didn’t want to get recognized. As we got closer I knew he was going towards Young. I saw him remove his hands from his pockets moving them towards Young. I instantly grabbed his arm twisting it as I pushed him harshly against the lockers. The hoodie fell off and he groaned from the pain.
“What the hell!” Young shouted annoyed. My eyes widened seeing Sungjin, Youngs friend. I immediately let go and Young walked up to his friend.
“I’m sorry I just wanted to scare him” Sungjin apologized to me.
“Don’t apologize it’s her fault” Young said irritated before walking away with Sungjin. I sighed while running my hands through my hair. Why did I need to do that! I quickly started to run a little catching up with them and so a day of college began horribly. The whole day was as usual. Me being by Young’s side, feeling completely invisible.
“Can’t you just leave me alone for a while?” Young said irritated plopping himself on his bed.
“I’m sorry I can’t, your mom said I can’t leave your side,” I said apologizing and bowing my head. He only sighed irritated in reply before laying down. I walked up to the corner I always stand and watched him.
“I’m not a kid” I heard him say to himself. I know its not my fault, but I couldn’t help but feel guilty.
“I’m sorry,” I said softly. Apparently, he heard cause he seated straight and looked at me.
“Aren’t your parents worried about you? Don’t they miss you or something?” He asked making me smile a little at the floor. I wish.
“My parents......died,” I said softly answering his question. I looked back up at him and saw his eyes widen.
“I’m sorry,” he said softly but I shook my head.
“It’s okay. You didn’t know” I replied and that’s when silence fell again. I did smile a little to myself. Cause he actually sounded sorry. The first time he acted like that towards me.
“Uuhmm.....I’m going to the movies later this night with some friends,” he said and I nodded my head.
“We are going to the mechanic so you better hurry and buy a ticket before their sold-out,” he spoke and once again I nodded my head. I grabbed my phone ordering a ticket for the movie. After all, I had to be there as well.
“But please seat in the back or something. I hate it when your around and my friends see. It gives me the feeling I’m being babysit” he said before laying down again. I’m not gonna lie, it hurt me when he said that, but I can’t blame him.
“I understand” I replied. He didn’t reply and I saw him close his eyes. I guess he is gonna take a nap. College was really tiring and I did feel tired myself. But yeah sleeping wasn’t going to be an option. I checked what time the movie was gonna start, so I would know when to wake Young up. I couldn’t help but yawn occasionally and short after my eyes started to close. I quickly shot them open again noticing I was slowly falling asleep. When I opened them I saw Young looking at me. He got off the bed and walked up to the bathroom.
“I think I’m gonna shower before I go to the movies,” he said and I nodded my head understanding. He entered the bathroom and seconds after he came back again.
“You’re still standing there?” He asked arching his eyebrows. I just gave him a confused look.
“It’s my job,” I said laughing a little. He coughed awkwardly before rubbing the back of his neck.
“I hate it when my bed gets cold. So keep it warm for me” he said quickly before entering the bathroom again. How the hell am I supposed to keep it warm? And besides this is the first time I hear him say that. Suddenly the bathroom door opened again, startling me.
“Lay down” he demanded and left again. Disappearing into the bathroom. Lay down? I awkwardly walked up to his bed. I seated down on it and I have to admit, feeling the soft blanket I wanted to immediately close my eyes. I slowly laid down and it felt so nice and warm. And unfortunately, the worst happened. I closed my eyes.
