A group of people no. A group of ghosts gathered around a dark room lighted by a single candle.
A person slowly approach through the staircase.
"These poor souls..." Jinoo said to himself while looking at the unsightly faces of the Ghosts.
All the deformed looking Ghosts looked towards Jinoo begging and pleading.
"Help" The ghosts sounded inaudibly.
"I'm sorry but... They don't accept vengeful souls in heaven" Jinoo said as he extended his palm towards the ghosts direction.
Just few seconds after that, the ghosts felt a scorching feeling and got burnt to ashes.
Looking at the ashes, he felt sad, wondering, what will he become after dying.
Jinoo scared at the candle and said "That greedy looking lady will probably pay me a little" And who's the greedy one?
Few hours later. Jinoo, with cash on his hands happily hopping on a crowded sidewalk.
Tehehe, I can't believe it! She payed me a hundred thousand won just by clearing seven souls. I hope she gets haunted again.
Inside a classroom was Junhwo. Sleeping while the teacher teaches his lesson.
Noticing that Junhwo wasn't paying attention the teacher, mr. Park yelled.
"Junhwo Lee! How many times do I have to tell you! No sleeping! In my class! Go to the Principal's office! Now!" mr. Park yelled at the idling Junhwo.
"Geez" Junhwo mumbled as he walked out the classroom.
How can I focus in class when these ghosts are blocking my vision.
Junhwo bumps on someone. It's Jinoo. The milktea Jinoo was holding spilled all over his uniform.
"Wahh..." Jinoo speechlessly said. This tall sc*mbag... Jinoo thought.
"Sorry my bad" Junhwo said impatiently.
"My drink... You spilled it! Why weren't you watching your way!" Jinoo yelled seemingly flustered.
"Sorry..?"
He's probably a junior. This small guy, how could he talk to a senior disrespectfully. Junhwo thought.
"I'll pay you later, here wear my uniform. Meet me outside school later"
He can't see it but... He was surrounded by souls. Are those, his family? I guessed so.
Jinoo thought that Junhwo can't see ghosts. Not knowing that Junhwo can actually see them also.
Junhwo, unbothered, went inside office seemingly used to it.
"Morning Mom" Junhwo grumpily said to the Principal.
"How many times do I have to tell you, It's Mrs. Lee. I'm not your mother at school, you can only call me mom at home"
And there she goes again. This'll be an hour full of nagging. Junhwo thought as he looked at the window. It's the Pink haired boy... Why is he outside the third year room?
"Mom- I mean Mrs. Lee can I leave now, I'll go see a friend"
"Ohhh, aside from Ha-jun, you have other friends? I want to know him. Bring him home tonight, I'm going to warn him about your craziness"
"Geez"
The bell rang and the students started exiting their classrooms and eventuallys started blocking the path.
Ughh, dammit. I don't know his name, how should I call him?
"Pinky!" Junhwo yelled out loud.
Junhwo was tall and he stood out amongst the crowd of students. Not to mention he's kinda attractive.
Jinoo on the other hand. I think the Gods didn't bless him with height. But his Pink hair and purplish maroon eyes stand out.
"Hey!"
Ohh, there's the Guy. I should give him his uniform back.
Jinoo blended through the crowd and dissappears.
"Ohh?" Junhwo confusedly said.
Without noticing it, Junhwo got pulled out the crowd by someone, it was Jinoo.
"Thanks..." Junhwo said while gasping for air.
"Here's your uniform..." Jinoo said in a hurry tone.
"Thanks, ohh and uhmm... Can you pretend to be my friend tonight?"
He's so straightforward but, I can exorcize the souls around him if I go with him. Jinoo thought
"Sure but... My milktea though..."
"Ohh, that. Let's go buy some"
Inside a cat Café, Junhwo sat on a table while Jinoo plays with the cats and Ghosts surrounding them.
He's acting like a cat too, how cute. Though this place have many ghosts.
All of the sudden, the Ghosts around Jinoo burned to ashes. Junhwo, thinking that he did it, was amazed, not knowing that it was Jinoo's doing.
I killed the Ghosts!? Cool! All these years, I can actually do that?! And just by looking!? Junhwo assumingly thought.
Junhwo excitedly try to do the same to the Ghosts that followed him.
They won't budge... Maybe they're stronger than the ones surrounding Pinky.
"Hey, Pinky what's your na-"
"Stop calling me that, I have a name, and it's Jinoo Kim, Ji no o" Jinoo said while pouting.
"Anyway, order up. My treat" Junhwo said while his arms crossed.
"You sure?" Jinoo asked seemingly suspicious of Junhwo.
"Yeah"
What should I get. Cat shaped muffin? Fluffy macaroons?!? Or Cookies! Jinoo thought.
"I'll goooo with... Milktea"
He might not have enough money. Jinoo thought.
"Haiz..." Jinoo sighed.
"Two boxes of fluffy macaroons, one milktea and a latte please" Junhwo ordered the waitress.
"Okay sir, we'll bring it once it's ready" The waitress replied politely.
The atmosphere was awkward since Jinoo was too distracted by the cats, while Junhwo is unable to bring up topics.
"Hey, Jinwoo. Do you believe in Ghosts?" Junhwo asked.
"Yeah?.. And it's Jinoo not Jinwoo"
"Here's your order sir" The waitress said and placed the ordered food at the table.
"Ohh thanks"
The macaroons are still warm that they can still see the steams rise up. It looked too fluffy that it seems more like keychain stuff toys.
"Oohh macaroons! I didn't hear you ordering some" Jinoo said in a excited tone.
"You were too focused on the cats, that's why" Junhwo replied.
"Can I have some?" Jinoo asked while his eyes shimmering in excitement.
"Go ahead I ordered it for you"
"Tenchu!" Jinoo said and snatched the box of macaroons.
Tenchu? Was he saying thank you?
"Nyeaow, prrr" The cat meowed at Jinoo while brushing it's head on Jinoo's knee.
"Meowiee meow? Meowant some?" Jinoo said to the cat.
"Lol are you speak cats now?" Junhwo said while chuckling at Jinoo's doings.
"Hey, they understand it you know"
"Anyway let's get to the point, I made up a lie to avoid a mouthful" Junhwo said.
"And the lie is that, you had to see a friend. Which is me?" Jinoo said while pointing himself.
"Yeah, and now my Mom wants to see you"
Junhwo said as he acts extremely saddened
"Sure!"
Inside a small apartment room, Jinoo and Junhwo came in. It was dark and dirty that even the mirror was covered in dusts.
"Y-you live here..?" Junhwo asked while covering his mouth.
"I don't, I just came here to take something" Jinoo said as he flipped the bed and took something. Talismans? Maybe?
Junhwo and Jinoo stood outside a large mansion. It was a amazing mansion covered in flowers and statues.
"I didn't know you were rich" Jinoo said in a disbeliefed tone.
"Geez"
Junhwo opened the door, revealing many assistants lining beside the door.
"Why are you guys here?" Junhwo said.
"Junhwo-nim, welcome home and you too miss?"
"M-miss?.." Jinoo said speechlessly.
"Ahhh, Dong-hyun, can you tell Mom that I'm here with a friend"
"Mr and Mrs Lee is already waiting in the dining room"
"Ohh, okay we'll get going"
Inside a messy room where Junhwo took Jinoo.
"This is not a dining room" Jinoo mumbled.
"Take your shorts off, wear this" Junhwo said as he took off his slacks.
"Why? Does it look informal?"
"No... I just realized, you look like a Girl..."
Jinoo was wearing pink baggy hoodie and shorts. His hair was pink and eyes that looked like fox eyes.
"Okay..."
Jinoo stood up without moving a single muscle only holding the slacks, seemingly waiting.
"What are you waiting for?" Junhwo asked.
"Don't look... I'm not wearing extra shorts"
"Ohh, sorry.You wear any underwear?" Junhwo said and turned around.
"Of course I wear! I'm just not used to changing clothes with other people"
Few seconds later Jinoo finished changing his shorts.
"Alright, let's go"
At the table there were luxurious foods and drinks. Junhwo sat beside Jinoo while a Guy sat on the other side facing Junhwo's parents.
Why are they so quiet? Are they praying or something?
"Mom, Dad this is my friend Jinoo"
"Hello dear, I never thought our little Junnie would have a very cute friend like you" Junhwo's Mom said while smiling happily.
"Thanks..." Jinoo said awkwardly.
"I assume you asked your parents that you'll come to a friend's house, so wh-" Junhwo's Mom failed to finish talking when Jinoo mumbled "I live alone..."
"Mom..!" Junhwo said in a hurry.
"Honey, talk slowly..." Junhwo's Father said after feeling sorry for Jinoo.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know, I should stop talking now, haha, let's eat" Junhwo's Mom said awkwardly.
She didn't have to say sorry though, my parents... They're just some freaks that scam innocent people.
After eating, the maids cleaned out the table. Everyone seems to avoid looking at Jinoo's eyes after being unaware of his situation.
"Jinoo dear, qhy don't you sleep over? We'll let you stay at the guests room" Junhwo's Mom offered while clenching on Jinoo's hands.
"Thanks for the offer but, I have somethi-"
"Jinoo will sleep with us in my room" Junhwo said.