The One Moon Chapter 8

To Junghwan’s surprise, he saw a black messy-haired boy on the ground studying.

Moonhan got a lot of sleep the other day so he woke up early. Well, about 5 hours but Moonhan considered that a lot of sleep. Junghwan not knowing this nodded his head and glad that the younger got good sleep.

“Why don’t you pack up? We have to go the company and deal with your contract and school transfer.” said the older.

“I’m already done packing.”

Moonhan had a backpack stuffed with his stuff. It was a old and cheap looking one in blue that was teared up. There was evidence of reconstruction on the handles of the bag too. It seems it held a lot of stuff.

Moonhan who noticed that he was gazing at the bag said, “aH, the bag is good quality isn’t it. The couple next door gifted this to me.”

Moonhan was smiling at the thought of the kind restaurant owners. They helped take care of him and he wanted to repay them. Becoming an idol would help with that too. “I’ll work hard!!” He stated.

Junghwan smiled at him. He decided that he wasn’t a bad person and that he’ll get to know him normally as friends. While on the Bus to Swan Sea Ent. he resolved the issue about what to say to the CEO. He decided to tell him the truth and explain his criticism to him. It wasn’t a good way for team members to get close to each other. Suspecting Moonhan was such a judgemental thing to do.

The ride only took about 20 minutes. As Moonhan stepped off the stairs down the bus, he clutched on the handle of his bag. He was nervous. Starting a new life with new people and a new school. “I hope it’s worthwhile. No I’ll make it worthwhile”, he thought. He had to always be positive. Being positive helped push him through hard times and go on with life.

“It’s 5 minutes away from here, you want to grab a drink before we go? I’ll pay.” Junghwan remembered the money Mr. Seo gave him and decided to keep some of it and use some of it. Mr. Seo never said to return it.

“Really? Thanks!”

They proceeded to walk into the convenience store. Junghwan followed Moonhan in. He grabbed a banana milk for himself and steamed buns, a few sweet potato chips for the other members and extra banana milk.

“Moonhan, are you ready?” Junghwan turning towards where he was.

“Junghwan hyung, chocolate milk or banana milk?”

Thinking that Moonhan asked because he didn’t know which one to choose he went for the banana milk.

“Ah, I want to pay for this drink. I want to thank you for helping me yesterday.”

“You want to pay for your own drink?”

“No no, I didn’t know what you like so I asked for you to pick one and it would be for you.”

“Then, what are you getting for yourself? I’ll pay for that.” Thankful for the offer but seeing he didn’t pick something for himself yet.

“Then, is it okay if you pay for me?”

“Yes, of course. I already stated I’m paying for you. Mr. Seo gave me some money.”

“Ah, yes.” Moonhan said.

“Then, I’ll take this”, a snack in a skinny bright red packaging was slid into his sight.

“What an interesting choice. You have a more senior taste. Do you like red bean jelly?”

“No, I’ve never tried it but I always see the restaurant couple fighting over the last piece. So I want to taste how good it is that arguments will be fought to get it.”

“I see. But are there any foods you like and want to eat or drink?”

“I don’t know, I’ve only bought ramen, bread or rice rolls, steamed buns, and water from convenience stores. Oh, I drink plain milk from time to time too.”

“Have you tried banana milk before?”

“No.”

“Ok.” Junghwan then proceeded to empty the shelf of red bean jelly and snacks nearby also fell into the basket. He was violent and shoved his hand in to grab all the nearby snacks. When he thought there was enough snacks, he increased the amount of banana milk and added flavors of melon, chocolate, and mint chocolate. He wanted Moonhan to try all kinds of flavors. Then, he grabbed 7 Pororo drinks. One for each member.

“...” Moonhan stared at Junghwan and the basket in astonishment with mouth open surprised at the sight.

“Hyung, can you afford all this and why did you suddenly grab all this stuff?”

“...” “I want to get enough food to feed the members too.”

He lied a little. It was true but what made him do it was really him feeling bad that Moonhan didn’t have a normal childhood.

“You… You wasted your childhood, my friend. I can’t believe you haven’t tried any of these. You need too, they are a delicious part of life and they taste good!”

“Ha…haha.. Thank you…” Moonhan didn’t have the heart to reject and it would be embarrassing for both of them to place the food and drinks back.

Junghwan payed and the store clerk laughed at the sight. They then started walking to the company with bags full of snacks and drinks.