157 Roots of Friendship (2/2)

Without waiting for an invitation, Hyuk took another riceball and devoured it. Neither of the two other guys complained about it; In Guk himself even personally uncapped a bottle of water for the famished guy.

Once all the food had been finished, someone finally spoke up.

”Hey, wasn't that a lot of fun? Let's do it again in the future,” In Guk said, lightening the mood.

”Are you crazy?”

”Crazy b*stard.”

Jin Goo and Hyuk replied simultaneously.

In Guk frowned at the two unenthusiastic guys. ”Why not?”

”Only a crazy person like you would want to do that again. Just stick to playing basketball like a normal teen, why don't you?” Jin Goo scowled. He'd be d*mned if he had to go through that kind of hellish situation again.

”Are we close? Why are you talking casually, dipsh*t?” Hyuk asked with an irritated glance.

In Guk shot a look at Hyuk with his chin slightly turned up, ”So what if I speak casually? We're classmates and I'm your class rep. I outrank you.”

Hyuk simply raised his fist in retort, ”You wanna say that again?”

”...” You d*mn gangster!

”Forget it. Can you stand up—” In Guk who was instantly humbled changed the subject, ”—sir?”

Hyuk made a disgusted face at his sudden and obviously forced politeness. ”F*ck, just speak however you want. I got goosebumps, yuck.”

”F*ck you!”

Jin Goo chuckled at their interaction.

”Sh*t, my legs are f*ckin' jelly right now,” Hyuk muttered as he tried to stand up by himself. ”It's all you two sh*theads' fault.” He glared at them accusingly.

Jin Goo and In Guk ignored his look, ”Here, we'll help you up.”

”I don't need your help,” Hyuk stubbornly said. However, judging by the way he was struggling to stand up, it was obvious that he was lying. He did need help.

The two guys didn't take his words to heart and silently supported him from both sides. Hyuk tried to shake them off, but he was much too weak. He could only mutedly accept their help.

”C'mon, we'll take you home. Which way?” In Guk asked, eagerness hidden in his tone. Clearly, he had a hidden agenda. Hyuk and Yeo Ri were siblings so naturally, they lived together. It'd be great if he could memorise the directions... for, er, reference. He swatted away his thoughts, saying to himself, 'no, no, I'm here to help Lee Hyuk get home safely, that's all.'

And with that, a friendship unknowingly budded between the trio.