It’ll be Okay - Park Ji Hoon
This is for my adorable and beautiful mutual @lovejihoonie
I know she’s had a tough day so I wanted to write something, which will hopefully cheer her up. I know you’re tired and exhausted, but things will get better in time. Everyone has “one of those days”, but I promise things will lighten up.
I understand it’s hard to talk sometimes, but just know that I’m always here to listen if you need me to. Rest up, and feel better, okay? <3
In which your friend cheers you up on a gloomy day.
Ji Hoon knew something was wrong when you walked into the classroom with a gloomy expression on your face. You didn’t even bother to say “hi” like you always did every morning. Instead, you walked straight to your desk, took out your books and sat down, before staring aimlessly outside the window.
He could barely focus during class because he was worried about you. Did something happen at home? Were you feeling sick? The first half of the day passed by sluggishly, and he was growing increasingly more anxious as the minutes ticked by. Finally, the last period before lunch ended, and he was finally free to go talk to you.
Only, he couldn’t. Just as the bell rang, you darted quickly from the classroom before he could catch you. Just as Ji Hoon was about to chase after you, he felt a hand on his shoulder. Turning around, he saw Woo Jin was looking at him curiously.
“Hey, is everything all right man? You kept fidgeting in your chair throughout class.”
“I’m fine, but I think something is wrong with Y/N. I’m just worried about her.”
“Yeah, I did notice she seemed down. Maybe you can get her some lunch and go cheer her up?”
“That’s a good idea, I was about to go after her empty-handed.”
And so Ji Hoon, with the help of Woo Jin, bought the two of you some lunch from the cafeteria. It wasn’t the best, but he managed to get your favorite snack and drink from the vending machine to go with it. With a pat on the back from Woo Jin, he headed off towards the school garden, where he knew you would be; the two of you ate lunch there often after all.
As expected, you were at the usual bench the two of you frequented. Ji Hoon heard you sigh as he saw you with your head down and shoulders hunched over, feet kicking at the grass below. He walked closer, and paused a moment before taking a seat quietly next to you. He waited until you looked up at him and smiled tentatively.
“I didn’t see you in the cafeteria so I figured you’d be here.”
You forced a smile and nodded.
“I didn’t feel too hungry today.”
“I don’t want to pry, but are you okay? I’ve been worried since this morning.”
You looked up curiously at Ji Hoon. He was worried about you?
“We’re friends, Y/N. And friends worry when their friends don’t say ‘hi’ like they usually do. They also get more worried when they skip lunch.”
You had to crack a smile at that. It made you feel happy that you had a friend like Ji Hoon to care for you. Ji Hoon, seeing you smile felt a bit more reassured.
“Thanks, Ji Hoon. It’s good to know someone cares.”
“So...I don’t have to go fight anyone, right? Not that I’m scared, but I really shouldn’t...”
A giggle escaped your lips before a full on laugh followed. Wow, it felt good to laugh after what happened last night. It wasn’t anything bad, just an argument with your parents, but for some reason it left you exhausted. It wasn’t the first time it happened, however you were feeling exceptionally down today. And with finals coming up, you were feeling even more tired than usual.
“No, no fighting today Ji Hoonie.”
“Phew, didn’t want to mar my perfect record. And by the way, I know you’re not hungry, but I got you lunch anyway...and your favorite snack plus drink? Not trying to bribe you into eating, but lowkey totally am.”
You grinned and reached out to accept the food Ji Hoon held out to you. Surprisingly, you were feeling hungry again.
And so the rest of lunch passed by, with Ji Hoon making you laugh constantly with his jokes. When the warning bell rang, the both of you cleaned up and walked back to class together.
“Thanks for today, really.”
He smiled and reached out to pat your head gently.
“It was nothing; I just did what friends are supposed to do. I hope whatever it was isn’t bothering you too much anymore. I’m here to listen if you need it, all right? Just know that it’ll be okay, I promise.”
“Wow Ji Hoon, you’re pretty cool today.”
“Of course I am! When am I ever not cool?”
“I totally saw you do jeojang yesterday, after you made an oath not to do it anymore. That’s more cute instead of cool.”
“H..hey, how did you see that?”
“I have very sharp eyes, you know.”
“It’s not what it seems!”
And so the rest of class passed, and by the end of the school day, you were feeling much better. All thanks to your friend Park Ji Hoon :D