TWO
1833 Words
THIRD PERSON POV
Modern era.
Seoul, South Korea.
Cafeteria of Kyunghee University
“Hey nerd!” Minho shouted, throwing a crumpled paper to Baekhyun who happened to be smartest, most intelligent guy in the university.
His creative thinking was the reason he reached this far.
He is loved, yet he is also hated.
One obvious weakness of him was that he didn’t have a spine.
He didn’t knew how to fight his bullies, let alone to stand for his right.
Minho started bullying him when he knew the girl he loved had a crush on Baekhyun.
He was furious, he made sure Tanya sees Baekhyun in his worst.
Beaten to pulp, bleed, bruised Baekhyun.
He made sure Tanya saw all of these if she tried to help Baekhyun.
“I'm talking to you, nerd!” Minho snarled angrily because Baekhyun ignored him even though the paper hit his head softly.
In instant, Minho grabbed Baekhyun's collar harshly making him slightly choked with the action
Baekhyun eyed him with deathly glare, his palm curls into fist.
He is bored and tired with all of this.
“Enough with this bullshit-“
Suddenly, Minho threw a punch on Baekhyun’s stomach which made him curled on the floor.
He hugged himself, his lips pressed into thin line.
All he saw is blurry red in his vision.
“You really didn't want to say anything, huh?” Minho and kicked his back.
“Where is your spine, huh? You acts all chicken. You don’t deserve anything!”
He received a few kicks on his back before Minho finally stop.
“Stupid. That is you, nerd!” Minho spat.
“Baekhyun…” Tanya kneeled next to him with teary eyes.
***
Baekhyun went back to his home, the orphanage.
He never knew his parents. He spend all of his life in this orphanage.
“Baekhyun hyung!” A group of little boys circled Baekhyun and hugged his legs.
“How was your day?” Baekhyun kneeled to match their height. “It's great, hyung!” Hansol, the 5 years old kid replied excitedly.
He crashed against Baekhyun on his back which made Baekhyun winced in pain.
“I missed you, Baekhyun hyung!” Hansol hugged from back and Baekhyun felt his back burning in pain.
“Hansol, you should hug properly.” Baekhyun told, grabbing Hansol from behind.
It made Hansol squealed while Baekhyun sigh in relieve when there was no pressure on his painful back.
Suddenly, they heard heels clicked on the floor.
Baekhyun turned to the direction.
He knew the owner of the heels.
“Baekhyun, can we talk for awhile?” Mrs Lim, the owner of the orphanage said from the stairs.
“Okay.” He replied with a smile.
“Stay here. We will play a game after I'm done talking to Mrs Lim.” Baekhyun said and the little boys frowned cutely. Baekhyun chuckled in response.
His hands ruffled Hansol’s hair messily.
“I promise I'll play a game with you later.” Baekhyun added in reassuring tone.
“Okay!” The 5 boys shouted in sync and it makes Baekhyun's lips curled into a gentle smile.
Baekhyun went to Mrs Lim's room. There was unsettle feeling in his heart.
He felt something bad is going on.
Nevertheless, he knock on the door once and went inside the room.
“Baekhyun...” Mrs Lim holds Baekhyun's hands once he sat in front of her.
Mrs Lim had been like a mother figure to Baekhyun.
“What it is, Mrs Lim?” Baekhyun asked softly even though he was aware of what Mrs Lim going to say.
“We can no longer afford you and your university fees, Baekhyun…”
“I'm so sorry.” Tears escaped from her eyes and fell to their intertwined hands.
“I understand, Mrs Lim. I'll leave as soon as possible.” Baekhyun replied with a sad, tight smile.
“I'm so sorry but I’m having financial problem now. I need to use the money according to my priorities- your younger brothers and sisters.” She sniffed.
“But don’t worry, I'll give some money for you, Baekhyun and you’re always welcome to visit this house again.”
“It's okay, Mrs Lim.” Baekhyun said which made Mrs Lim eyed him with teary eyes.
She felt bad that she need to do this thing.
“Mrs Lim, I totally understand. Please don’t feel bad.” Baekhyun hold her shoulders.
“And I’ll still visit this house. I want to see them and you. Besides, I got some money with me.”
“Baekhyun... Where did you get the money?” Mrs Lim asked in curious.
“I… I-I do part time work as a cashier.” Baekhyun lied, he knew she isn’t buying it but she just nodded.
“Please find a better life from out there, Baekhyun. You know I love you so much right? If you're in trouble, please find me.” She said.
It hurts her to let him go.
He is the first child that she had taken care in this orphanage. He hold special place in her heart.
That night, Baekhyun gave kisses and hugs to all his younger brothers and sisters.
He left the house without them knowing anything. He didn’t have the heart to look at their face if he going to tell he is leaving.
The night was quiet and peaceful.
His grip tightened on his bag straps as he walked to the nearest motel.
He had enough money for tonight and planned to find part time job on the next day.
Suddenly, a fist collided with Baekhyun's jaw hard. Baekhyun staggered backwards from the impact.
“What do you want?” Baekhyun growled, his voice dripping with fury. He can taste the metallic blood on the corner of his lips.
“You met Tanya again today? You really have death wish, Byun Baekhyun!” He exclaimed, swung his fist to his head.
Baekhyun pushed Minho roughly and pinned him to the ground.
He lifted his fist yet stopped mid-air.
“Why? Scared?” Minho mocked.
When he felt Baekhyun loosened his grip, he punched Baekhyun’s face again and again without stopping.
“I swear Minho. One day, I'll get my revenge even though I need to do anything!” Baekhyun said in rage.
“I'll wait for you, Byun Baekhyun.” Minho smirked as he got up from the ground.
Thunder struck the lamp post and everything turns dark instantly.
Baekhyun breathe heavily, he blinked several times.
As he slowly get up, he heard someone whispering.
The whispering getting louder as time ticked.
Suddenly, the lights lightened the road again.
He saw a man in his early thirties, a few metres in front of him.
His eyes were wide in fear.
His trembling lips parted.
He tried to say a thing yet he couldn’t find his voice at the moment.
He pointed to Baekhyun’s back before he ran away from there immediately.
“What the hell…” Baekhyun dust off his pants, clueless as ever.
Suddenly, he felt a soft blow next to his ear, giving goosebumps all over his body.
He felt a hand on his shoulder and it moves down to his arms.
A black, faceless shadow appeared in front Baekhyun. Baekhyun froze, he is paralysed from his waist down to his feet.
“W-who are y-you?” He stuttered.
“Do you want revenge?” The black shadow whispered.
“Y-yeah.” Baekhyun answered, his mind blank as ever.
“I could help you. All you need to do is to be one of us, Byun Baekhyun.” The black shadow offered.
Baekhyun gulped when the black shadow knew his full name.
“H-how?” Baekhyun asked. Deep down, he is very determined to get his revenge.
“Meet our King. The King of Demons. King Brooke Stephens.” The black shadow said.
Suddenly, Baekhyun’s world spun. He closed his eyes in a matter of seconds and when he reopened his eyes, he was already at somewhere else.
The first thing he saw was the huge double door.
He turned and saw high ceilings with carvings, shining marble floor glows dimly with the light.
Everything looks expensive, even the smallest vase on the table looks worth millions dollar.
“Where am I?” Baekhyun questioned.
“King Brooke, we found a new member to help you in ritual night. He want to get his revenge from his 'little friend' in Earth.” The shadow said.
“W-wait. I didn’t-“
The door creaked creepily.
“Get in.”
Baekhyun is pushed inside the room.
He eyed the room in awe.
This was everything he fantasized in his room.
He stopped in his tracks when his eyes met the sight of a corpse wearing a huge crown through the mirror.
He take steps backwards in fear.
The corpse turned, revealing a man in his forties.
He was no near look the same as the corpse Baekhyun saw in the mirror.
King Brooke’s eyes widened for a mere seconds before his eyes narrowed into menacing slits.
“Hui Fang..” His voice dripping with venom.
The King knew that face very well because he looked the same as Hui Fang who he killed in the past.
‘The curse have begun. Caithlyn must be here too.' King Brooke said to himself.
“I am Baekhyun, not Hui Fang…” Baekhyun said politely.
King Brooke snorted, turning so that his back faced Baekhyun.
He bawled his fist. He's still angry with the deceased Hui Fang who made her daughter kill herself.
He hates him.
He hates seeing them together.
“Why are you here, young man?” King Brooke questioned.
“I hate Earth. I want to get my revenge.” Baekhyun said in determination.
“Tell me. Are you willing to be one of us? One of the demon?” The King asked.
“It’s a win-win situation, Baekhyun. You help me and you will get your sweetest revenge to your little friend. What do you say?”
“I…” There was hesitation in his voice.
He gulped down.
“Yes. I want to be part of you.” Baekhyun replied.
King Brooke smirked.
“Blood oath.” King Brooke said, his voice echoed in the room.
“What?” Baekhyun questioned.
The faceless shadow came back. He handed a dark red knife to King Brooke.
“What are you trying to do?”
“Welcome to our family, Baekhyun.”
“I-“ King Brooke plunged the knife deep on his chest, stopping his heart movements instantly.
Baekhyun fell to the cold floor with a thud.
Eyes wide, body out cold.
- Writer
