A Series of Chance Encounters

Third Encounter: Prelude to a Birthday Party

Sunday (Afternoon)

Tae was lucky to have her birthday on a Sunday, because then she got the whole day off of school to have her party. Although she was quite the people-person, her three closest 'friends' were not, so she had two separate get-togethers. One big shindig in the morning for her friends from school (Quite the extravaganza, she'd be cleaning her room for weeks to come) and another quiet late lunch with Ga-Woon, Kun, and Jung-Woo.

It was on the way to the small cafe that Kun and Ga-Woon spotted Jung-Woo. He was strolling at a leisurely pace, being tailed by a group of guys yelling various obscene things and threats at him.

"Hey, aren't those punks from the Southside gang? What the hell are they doing all the way up here?" Ga-Woon said, rolling up his sleeves. Kun observed silently, watching over the top of his sunglasses. Ga-Woon was already starting to cross the street to teach them a lesson when he paused, looking torn.

"What's wrong?" Kun asked. "They're on your territory, go kick their asses. It's not like they could stand up to you." Kun said, taking a drag of his cigarette, 'Not that Jung-Woo couldn't beat them up, either.' he silently added.

"Tae gets so pissed at me for fighting, though." Ga-woon replied, strained. "But Jung-Woo is her cousin, and that girl who follows him around isn't anywhere in sight... but they're not really touching him, it looks like..."

Kun rolled his eyes. He hated when people compromised their integrity and beliefs to fit the standards of those around them. He could respect Jung-Woo in that aspect. No matter what people called him, he wouldn't fight back unless the other person got physical, first. Kun had heard some of the things he'd been called, too, and wondered how any man could have that just roll off of him like water off a duck's back.

Without a word to Ga-Woon, Kun crossed the street and came up in front of Jung-Woo, blocking his path. The pretty boy started to swerve to go around Kun as though he was just a lamp-post or vending machine, but Kun instead grabbed him, pulling the boy into a tight embrace. Jung-Woo's only sign of surprise was a quiet, vaguely choked sound.

"Darling, how amazing, our paths crossing on the way to the cafe!" Kun said with a feigned sweetness that would make actors jealous. He waved over to Ga-Woon, still smiling brightly, "Ga-Woon! Look! It's my Jung-Woo!"

Quickly realizing that the person they were about to mess with was the lover of the best friend of the most dangerous gang leaders in the area -with said gang leader being present- the thugs quickly made tracks back to the safety of their own turf, hoping the rest of Ga-Woon's gang was not present.

After they had gone, Jung-Woo let out a tired sigh. "...Are you going to let me go anytime soon?" he asked Kun, as though the model was bringing a severe inconvenience upon his person.

"Probably not." Kun said, shifting his position so only his arm was around Jung-Woo's shoulders, "After all, they could still be following us." Truth be told, he knew they weren't, but if Kun ever tried to tell you that messing with people was not one of his favorite hobbies, he would be lying through his teeth.

Ga-Woon caught up to the two of them at this point, the lights finally changing to permit his crossing.

"Wow, Kun, you're good, you sure you're not gonna be an actor?" Ga-Woon grinned to his friend. Kun shrugged, impassively. He tugged Jung-Woo along, walking with his arm around the other boy's shoulders, amused at Jung-Woo's expression of such suffering that Kun had only ever seen depicted on Jesus as he was hanging on the cross.


Genki Rants

Wow, fic only up for less than 24 hours and I already got two reviews! Thanks guys!

A disturbing thing I've found in a lot of K2 fics is how weepy Jung-Woo gets. In two volumes I have so far only seen him cry ONCE when he was beaten half to death. oO Huh. I guess it's because he and Kun can be hard to slash. They're both passive characters, reacting rather than taking action, so it'll be hard to get them together without making them OOC o;;

Also, is it said in later volumes that Jung-Woo's eyes are blue? Canon or fanon? If someone could drop a review or an e-mail with the answer and where it's said, if it is, that'd be greatly helpful!