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Capolie (Ca-Poh-Li-Ye), 18 years old Pokemon's Trainer, or Liye as short.

Liye, on her quest to battle every Pokemon's Trainer she could ever find or stumble upon on her quest, alongside her best friend since childhood, Zion.

Zion is a great chef and most all of the times on the quest, she's the one keeping Liye and the rest of their Pokemon's alive by feeding them with her cooking.

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Midori, in her 18 years old's look.

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Midori, in her 14 years old's look.

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- Pace 0014 -

Somewhere –

Soo Hyeon went off to somewhere to meet up with Mirai and when he has arrived at the location, he thought he came to the wrong place. Slowly he’s walked forward but no one was there. He’s looked to the left and the right but still there was no one there until a very familiar voice’s called out Soo Hyeon’s name from behind.

The seconds he heard of his name being called, Soo Hyeon’s turned around and there he saw Mirai’s standing not far from where he’s at, wearing such beautiful dress. She’s smiled to Soo Hyeon and he’s smiled back to her then slowly she’s walked forward to Soo Hyeon until they’re an inch apart.

“Thank you, Soo Hyeon for coming. I am very happy that you came.” Mirai’s said.

“Of course I will. What do you want to ask me, Mirai?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“We have been a very good friend since month ago and I really like you very much Soo Hyeon. My feeling towards you has never changed since the first day I met you.” Mirai’s said. “I know I am not somewhere in your heart but I really wanted for us to be more than friends, Soo Hyeon. Do you understand me?” Soo Hyeon’s face changed all of sudden after what he’s just heard from Mirai’s mouth.

“I...” Soo Hyeon’s did not finish his sentence then slowly, he’s shook his head. “I am sorry, Mirai.”

“Can you not give me a chance, Soo Hyeon? I can make you happier than anyone could ever be.” Mirai’s said. Soo Hyeon’s shook his head then slowly, tears came out from her eyes and flowed down her cheeks and just when she’s about to wipe the tears away, Soo Hyeon’s wiped her tears away with his right hand.

“Someone that’s beautiful like you should not be crying.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “It is not that I do not like you, I do but...” He’s could not finish his sentence when Mirai’s hugged him.

“I love you, Soo Hyeon.” Mirai’s said. “And let me be the one to be in your heart.” Slowly she’s lifted her head up then she’s moved closer to Soo Hyeon’s face and without Soo Hyeon’s awareness, she’s started to kiss him on the lips and surprisingly, Soo Hyeon’s never back up or pulls himself away from her.

At the city –

When Kevin, Dong Ho and Ki Seop walked out of the store whilst holding two bags on each hand, Dong Ho was very excited that he finally has new School’s supplies. In the middle of excitement, all of sudden Dong Ho’s stomach made a loud noise that it caught not just Kevin and Ki Seop’s attentions but peoples that walked passing through them were glaring at them oddly.

Kevin and Ki Seop’s glared at Dong Ho’s sharply making him felt slightly awkward. Quickly Dong Ho’s turned around avoiding eyes contacts with them and when he’s about to move his feet, something made his froze like a frozen statue when he saw something he should have not seen.

Not far from where he’s standing, he by accident saw Yong Hee with Ihn Geok and he thought that his eyes were just playing with him so he’s rubbed his eyes and blinked many times yet he’s still see the real thing. He was quite shocked at what he’s just seen with his eyes. From behind, Kevin and Ki Seop’s walked closer to him and at the same time they patted Dong Ho’s shoulder, gently.

“Are you alright, Dong Ho?” Kevin’s asked. Dong Ho’s did not respond right away and he’s still frozen like a statue. Kevin and Ki Seop’s looked at one another’s face then they just shrugged their shoulders knowing nothing.

“Let’s go get something to eat.” Ki Seop’s said. Dong Ho’s shook his head.

“On the second though, I do not think I want to eat anymore.” Dong Ho’s said sullenly.

“What is the matter, Dong Ho? I thought you’re hungry, are you not?” Kevin’s asked.

“I have just lost my appetite. Can we just head home right away?” Dong Ho’s spoke.

“Are you sure, Dong Ho? You know you’ll get cranky if you do not eat something.” Ki Seop’s said. Dong Ho’s did not say anything and walked off just like that. Kevin and Ki Seop did not ask more and just followed Dong Ho’s from behind.

Dong Ho’s never says anything even when they have arrived home. He was very silent since he saw something he should have not. The seconds they arrived home, Dong Ho’s just barged out of the car to his room and he was thumping making Xander and Ki Beom’s wondered at Dong Ho’s behaviour.

When Kevin and Ki Seop came inside, they went directly to the living room and just like that they threw themselves to the sofa with a heavy sighed making Xander and Ki Beom more wondering.

“Usually when the three of you especially Ki Seop’s there has returned home, the three of you will be loud but why is it so quiet this time?” Xander’s asked.

“We do not know either what has happened. Dong Ho’s just became very quiet all of sudden and he would not even want to say anything.” Kevin’s said.

“Quite understood in why Dong Ho was thumping his way to his room.” Ki Beom’s said.

“And we did not stop by to get something to eat, Dong Ho has changed his mind and now, both of us are starving.” Ki Beom’s said. “Oh, have the two of you eaten already?”

“Neither does us.” Xander and Ki Beom’s said at the same time.

“Oh, goodness. I am starving and if I wait a bit longer, I will be drop dead on the floor!!” Ki Seop’s said.

“Should we call a delivery instead?” Ki Beom’s asked. All of them nodded agreeing at the same time. “Then delivery it is. I’ll go call us some Chinese’s Food then.”

“HURRAY ~ !!” All of them cheering at the same time then all of sudden something struck Ki Beom and Xander.

“Oh, right. Eli has returned home.” Xander and Ki Beom’s said at the same time. Kevin and Ki Seop’s eyes became huge when they heard Eli’s name.

“When did he returned?!!” Ki Seop’s asked.

“Not long after when the three of you have left the house.” Xander’s said. Ki Seop’s quickly looked to the left and the right excitedly looking for Eli but he was no where near.

“Where is he?” Ki Seop’s asked excitedly.

“He has gone out to look for Ji Ahn. I wonder if he has found her already.” Xander’s said. When Kevin heard at what Xander has just said, his face changed and he looked quite sullen. “You do not looked quite happy, Kevin. Will you be alright?” Kevin’s smiled bitterly then he’s nodded.

“Yes, I will be.” Kevin’s said. Xander’s seem to understood Kevin even though he did not expressed it with word, Xander’s know Kevin thought and feeling was otherwise. He’s sighed then slowly he’s patted Kevin’s shoulder.

“It is alright, Kevin.” Xander’s said with a smile.

In the middle of waiting for their food to be deliver, one by one was quite jobless and does nothing around the living room but lying down rested on the sofa then not long after, Dong Ho came down from his room with one hand pressing on his stomach and he does not look fine either. When they saw Dong Ho, stood up sitting and watched to where Dong Ho’s going.

Dong Ho was too busy focusing his way to the kitchen to even realize that the others were watching him. When he has come back from the kitchen empty handed and stopped in the middle of the way, he’s turned around facing the others whom were still looking at him.

“Why are all of you glaring at me like that?” Dong Ho’s asked grumpily.

“Are you hungry, Dong Ho? If you wait for many more minutes, you can eat Chinese’s Food with us.” Kevin’s said smilingly.

Dong Ho has no choice as his stomach growled getting louder then he’s just nodded and joined them in the living room. Not long after, someone rang the door bell at the front door then one by one ran off to the front door like hungry hyenas. Without wasting anymore time, they opened the front door and they saw the delivery man in front of them.

Quickly they gave the money to pay for the Chinese’s Food to the delivery man and they just slammed the front door closed before the delivery man to open his mouth. He was not surprise with them as he’s by far has more other weird customers he have been witnessed before. One by one ran to the kitchen with the food on their hands and without wasting their time, they ate their late dinner like there’s no tomorrow, even Kevin’s acted like them.

Many minutes later, they were full and satisfied with the food and one by one has bloated stomach and one by one burped like there’s no tomorrow. They even held a contest for who could burp the loudest and surprisingly, Kevin was. All of them were laughing at Kevin whom has never acted like that before.

“Kevin, what’s the deal? You have never been like this before? For all I know, you are the one and only that does not behave like this.” Ki Seop’s said. Kevin’s just raised his shoulders and did not respond to Ki Seop’s questioned. Dong Ho’s laughed lightly. “And you, Dong Ho, what happened to you earlier? You barged to your room just like that.”

“I was feeling unwell but I am alright now.” Dong Ho’s said. “But it is nothing to be pressed about; it’s not a huge matter.” He’s smiled insipidly and he lied.

“You know, you could always tell us if there’s anything wrong.” Xander’s said. Dong Ho’s just nodded.

“Mostly, I am just too worried about my graduation this year and soon, I will be entering University. I am too anxious.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Do not worry, lovely boy. All of us here will help you and remember that we have your back.” Xander’s said whilst putting his right hands around Dong Ho’s shoulders.

“Our boy, Shin Dong Ho is all grown up, now.” Ki Seop’s said whilst wiping tears away from his left eyes and being a bit dramatic. “I am so proud of you.”

“Oh, Ki Seop, stop acting like a drama king.” Ki Beom’s said.

“Why, can I not?” Ki Seop’s asked. Ki Beom’s laughed.

When they had fun talking in the kitchen, without their realization, Soo Hyeon has just arrived home and when he walked into the kitchen to get some drink, he was surprise to see nearly all of them were in the kitchen and the table was a messed.

Soo Hyeon’s looked at them one by one and they looked back to them. Slowly he’s lifted his right hand then he pointed straight at the messy table.

“It’s look like tornado just passed by.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “All of you should clean the table up before Ji Ahn’s return home. She does not like the kitchen to be a total mess.” When they heard of what Soo Hyeon just said, quickly they cleaned up the table and Soo Hyeon was snickering when he was watching them cleaning up. Not long after, everything was clean like it has never been disturb. “Bravo, all of you.” He’s clapped his hands.

“SEAL!!” Ki Beom’s blurted many second later after Soo Hyeon’s clapped his hands.

“What seal are you talking about, Ki Beom?” Xander’s asked.

“Soo Hyeon’s looked like a seal when he’s clapping his hands like that.” Ki Beom’s said. All of them were bursting into laughter after what Ki Beom has just said. “What? What is so funny?”

“You are, Ki Beom. You are such hilarious one tonight.” Xander’s said. “Good laugh, good laugh.”

“My stomach hurt from Ki Beom’s humour.” Dong Ho’s said whilst pressing his hands onto his stomach whilst walking out of the kitchen and went to the living room then followed by the others and left only Ki Beom and Kevin’s in the kitchen. Ki Beom’s turned his head around and looking at Kevin.

“Was it that funny, Kevin? The whole times, every time I am humouring around, no one were laughing.” Ki Beom’s said with a sigh.

“Tonight must be your night, Ki Beom.” Kevin’s said then he’s patted Ki Beom’s back before he went off to the living room.

“But why?!!” Ki Beom’s mumbled to himself before went off to join the others in the living room.

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The very next day, when Xander’s about to walk to the stairs, he’s noticed that door to Eli’s room was opened since last night. Then he’s wondered if Eli’s ever returned home. Then he’s turned around and walked to Ji Ahn’s room and the door was too open. He’s popped his head inside and peeped around Ji Ahn’s room but no one was there then he’s turned around and looked at the clock wall and its 6:30AM.

Xander became very curious then slowly he’s stepped away from Ji Ahn’s room and just continued his walked to the stairs with wondering thoughts around his mind. When he’s walked down the stairs, Xander saw Kevin in the living room alone by himself. Quickly he’s paced his steps approaching Kevin.

“Kevin, how odd it is that Eli and Ji Ahn were no where around their room.” Xander’s said out of the blue.

“Maybe they went out.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin, its 6:30AM, what kind of store is opening at this time of hour?!!” Xander’s said.

“Maybe they went out for a stroll.” Kevin’s said then slowly he’s lifted his head up and looked at Xander. “Xander, are you hungry? I bet you have not yet had your breakfast, yes? Go eat something, Xander.” Xander’s groaned then he’s stood up and went to the kitchen. “And stop being such cranky pants at this time of hour, Xander.”

“YES, MA’AM!!” Xander’s shouted from the kitchen.

As time stroke 7:00AM, one by one ran down the stairs and went to the kitchen directly to have their breakfast especially Dong Ho who’s always rushing every morning on a School’s Days. As usual Dong Ho’s gulped down a glass of cold milk with a bread on the right hand before he ran to the door meanwhile Soo Hyeon’s always taking it calmly.

While for Ki Seop, he’s always walking so slow to the kitchen while yawning himself and for Ki Beom, he’s always the normal one with the normal speed and everyday, it’s always the same with the repeated procedure.

For Ji Ahn, she’s usually the one to wake up early and also the one to left the house early and every morning except on weekends, they have never stumble with Ji Ahn’s in the busy kitchen even with Soo Hyeon, they have never bump onto on another despite they have the same Class. Soo Hyeon’s always coming to Class late and that’s one reason why Ji Ahn’s never wanted to tag along with Soo Hyeon.

“I am very tired, I want to go back to sleep!!” Ki Seop’s said.

“Ki Seop, stop complaining. Go get something to eat and no, you cannot go back to sleep, Mister and you know that.” Kevin’s said. “We have a very busy day today, so not slacking off.”

“Kevin is being the mother again.” Ki Seop’s exclaimed.

“HE IS!!” Xander’s shouted, responding from the kitchen.

“Xander, SHUSH!! Just eat your breakfast there.” Kevin’s said. Ki Seop’s making funny faces at Kevin when he was looking at the other way then just like that Ki Seop’s ran off to the kitchen before Kevin could see it. “I see what you just did, Ki Seop.”

“I DID NOTHING!!” Ki Seop’s screaming.

“Is the lovely wife’s angry again?” Ki Beom’s asked whispery.

“And I am always the victim.” Ki Seop’s responded grumpily while eating a piece of bread. “Why me?!!” He’s groaned.

“That’s because you are acting somewhat silly sometimes, Ki Seop.” Ki Beom’s said.

“Do you not want to have that bread to be toasted, Ki Seop?” Xander’s asked.

“No, eating like this is very fine.” Ki Seop’s said.

On his way running to School, all of sudden Dong Ho’s reduced his speed when he’s just remembered about the two bullies that’s always wait outside the School’s Gate that were constantly bullying him. He’s looked to the left and the right then slowly he’s walked forward and surprisingly, there was no one around the School’s Gate.

When everything was clear, Dong Ho’s breathed out heavily then slowly he’s walked forward and went to Class safely, unlike the usual, he’s never always come to Class on time and when he’s stepped inside, everything when silent and everyone were looking at him with their disbelief looks on their faces.

Dong Ho’s ignored everything and went to his seat and acted like nothing’s happened. Not long after he has seated down, Yong Hee’s came approaching him and when Dong Ho’s his head around facing Yong Hee, the imaged of her with Ihn Geok’s appeared in his mind making him to turns his head away facing the other’s direction.

“Good morning, Dong Ho.” Yong Hee’s greeted him morning. No respond from Dong Ho somehow has made Yong Hee’s worried. “Dong Ho, are you alright?” Yet, Dong Ho never did open his mouth at all until their Teacher has entered the Class and she was quite surprised to see Dong Ho’s on his seat yet it made her smiled.

Later when it’s time for the students to have their break time, one by one has left the Class and some stayed in the Class since they brought their lunch boxes from home. Slowly Dong Ho’s stood up and walked to the door and as he’s stepped out of the Class, he was being surprised by Min Hae.

Dong Ho’s nearly had a heart attack when Min Hae’s surprised im just like that.

“Please do not do that. I could have died due to heart attack there.” Dong Ho’s said. Min Hae’s moved closer to Dong Ho’s whilst putting her hands around his right arms.

“Oh, I’m sorry Dong Ho. It is just so great to see you today.” Min Hae’s said joyously. “I am hungry, Dong Ho. Let’s go get something to eat.” Dong Ho’s smiled then just like that they walked off heading to the School’s Cafeteria. Not long after they have left, Yong Hee’s just returned back to Class from the girl’s toilet. She’s looked around and could not find Dong Ho’s everywhere.

“Min Joo, do you know where Dong Ho has gone to?” Yong Hee’s asked. Min Joo’s looked around from the left to the right then she’s looked back to Yong Hee.

“He was just here, Yong.” Min Joo’s said. “I think he’s just left not long ago. I think he has gone off to the School’s Cafeteria?” Yong Hee’s just nodded then after she’s thanking Min Joo, Yong Hee’s ran out of the class just like that heading to the School’s Cafeteria. Just when she’s about to run down the stairs, from behind someone grabbing her and pulled her away and when she’s turned her head around, surprised she was to see Ihn Geok.

“Ihn Geok?!!” Yong Hee’s asked surprisingly.

“Where are you going to?” Ihn Geok’s asked.

“I am going to the School’s Cafeteria, of course.” Yong Hee’s asked. “Why do you asked, Ihn Geok? Are you not having your lunch with Joon?”

“Joon’s did not come to School’s today.” Ihn Geok’s said.

“Ihn Geok, you look very pale, are you alright?” Yong Hee’s asked.

Twenty steps away: Pace 0014.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 018^th of 2011.

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- Pace 0013 -

As Xander’s walked out of the Mall wanting to take some fresh air, a very familiar voice calling his name from behind. Slowly he’s turned his head around and when he saw the owner of the voice, he was quite surprise to see her and she’s really amazed him very well.

Quickly Xander’s paced his steps towards her with a very huge smile on his face.

“What are you doing here?” Xander’s asked.

“I came here for a vacation of course and most importantly, to meet my one and only cousin.” She’s said.

“Why did you not tell me? I could have picked you up at the Airport.” Xander’s said. She’s giggled.

“It’s no sweat, cousin dearest. Beside I am here now, am I not? That is all what’s matter.” She’s said. “I do remember you wanted to treat me something?” She’s giggled while putting her hands around Xander’s right arm.

“When it comes to food, you are very fast, Nori dear.” Xander’s said. “Come, it’s inside this Mall. Shall we go?”

“Oh, we shall.” Nori’s said.

Both of them turned around and went back to the Mall. Without wasting anymore time, Xander’s brought Nori to the Restaurant that he’s usually come with Kevin and Soo Hyeon – where he’s promised to bring her there one day and when they have arrived at the Restaurant, not many customers were there making Xander’s very joyful about it. Quickly they stepped inside the Restaurant and sat at the usual spot.

In the middle of ordering their food, not far from where they were at, Dong Ho’s spotted Xander with someone that he has never seen before. Quickly Dong Ho’s tugged Ki Beom’s right arm sleeves and when Ki Beom’s turned around and looked at Dong Ho, Dong Ho’s pointed his finger straight at Xander.

“If I am not mistaken, that is Xander, right?” Dong Ho’s asked.

“Are you sure, that’s Xander?” Ki Beom’s asked. “But he’s with a girl there; he would not probably go out with a girl – must be someone who looks exactly like Xander.”

“But Ki Beom, that person is wearing the same clothes as our Xander. Do you think it is such coincidence or that person IS Xander.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Then explain to us how he’s with a girl then.” Ki Beom’s said.

“That even I do not know.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“I do not know either.” Dong Ho’s said. “Should we go there and ask?” Both Soo Hyeon and Ki Beom’s turned around and looked at Dong Ho. “Why are the two of you looking at me like that?” Ki Beom’s grinned.

“Why me?” Dong Ho’s asked.

“That’s because you are the one to mention it. Go now, Dong Ho, go.” Ki Beom’s said. Dong Ho’s groaned.

“But the two of you are older than me.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Come on, go now go.” Ki Beom’s said. Dong Ho has no choice but to do it.

Dong Ho’s walked forward to the Restaurant and when Xander’s turned around by accident, he saw Dong Ho’s walking forward to them. Quickly he’s excuses himself from Nori and went to where Dong Ho’s at.

“Is that you Xander?” Dong Ho’s asked.

“Dong Ho, did you hit your head so hard that you could not even recognize me? Of course this is me, Dong Ho.” Xander’s said. “The one and only Xander’s you know. Are there even any Xander’s here beside me?” Hearing at what Xander has said, Dong Ho’s breathed out in relieved.

“Who is that, Xander?” Dong Ho’s asked. “Is she your new lover?” When Xander heard at what Dong Ho just said, he’s laughed so loud that people eyes were on them.

“Oh, silly Dong Ho. You sure can make me laugh so much.” Xander’s said. “Silly you, that’s my cousin, Dong Ho. Come, let’s me introduce her to you.” Just when he’s about to move forward, he’s paused and turned around facing Dong Ho. “Where are Ki Beom and Soo Hyeon, Dong Ho?” Dong Ho’s turned his head around the he’s pointed his finger at the pillar.

“They are hiding behind that pillar.” Dong Ho’s said.

“I’ll go get them.” Xander’s said whilst walking forwards to the pillar. When he has come closer, he’s surprised both Soo Hyeon and Ki Beom from behind and they were jumping surprisingly. “What are the two of you doing?”

“Hiding.” Soo Hyeon’s blurted.

“Oh, really now?” Xander’s asked then he’s breathed out heavily. “Come with me you two. I want to you to meet someone.” He’s smiled.

When Xander’s returned back to the Restaurant, Nori was surprised that Xander’s brought friends along. Then just like that, Xander’s introduced Nori to Dong Ho, Ki Beom and Soo Hyeon and at what they have thought about Xander’s new lover was highly wrong.

Dong Ho was giggling to himself when Xander’s told them that Nori’s his cousin and by that, he has made Xander’s wondered why Dong Ho was giggling to himself.

“Why are you giggling to yourself, Dong Ho?” Xander’s asked. Dong Ho’s shook his head.

“Oh, nothing.” Dong Ho’s said with a smirked.

“Oh, right. Soo Hyeon, did Kevin ever reply to the text message?” Xander’s asked.

“I nearly forgot about that, let me check it up.” Soo Hyeon’s said whilst taking his cell phone out and when he’s checked on it, there was no new message. Soo Hyeon’s looked up at Xander’s face then he’s shook his head. “He did not reply.”

“Where is that boy has gone to?” Xander’s asked.

Meanwhile –

The girls were on their shopping spree and they bought lots of stuff and all of them were being carried by Ki Seop and Kevin. Hae Ri and Min Hae were keep on giggling to one another when they saw Ki Seop and Kevin carrying all of their shopping stuff.

Ki Seop’s keep on turning his head around just to make sure the others did not found him with the girls especially with Kevin’s along, he does not want everything to be spoil just like how Kevin’s came and spoil his fun.

“Something’s trouble you, Ki Seop?” Kevin’s asked. Ki Seop’s did not respond right away and just glared sharply at Kevin, until minutes later.

“Oh, Kevin. Why do you have to ruin everything?” Ki Seop’s muttered.

“Do not mutter to yourself when I am still here and I can hear that very clearly.” Kevin’s said. “Beside, it is not like I am here to steal your chances to be with Hae Ri.” When Ki Seop’s heard at what Kevin has just said, his eyes became very huge.

“WHAT?!!” Ki Seop’s shouted.

“You are somehow quite predictable, Ki Seop.” Kevin’s said with a smirked.

“I did not!!” Ki Seop’s said denying. Kevin’s chuckled.

“I am not here to take your chances away.” Kevin’s said. “Do not be such a silly one, Ki Seop.” Then just like that he’s walked towards to where Ji Ahn’s at then not long came Hae Ri’s approaching him.

“Are you alright, Ki Seop? Or did we give you too much shopping bag to carries?” Hae Ri’s asked. Ki Seop’s shook his head.

“No, it’s not because of the shopping bags but I am alright. Do not worry about me.” Ki Seop’s said.

“But you looked somehow bothered, Ki Seop. Are you sure?” Hae Ri’s asked. Ki Seop’s smiled at Hae Ri then he’s moved his right hand towards Hae Ri’s head and patted it gently

“I am alright, thank you Hae Ri.” Ki Seop’s said.

“KI SEOP!! HAE RI!! WHAT ARE THE TWO OF YOU DOING THERE?!!” Ji Ahn’s shouted.

“I think someone is hungry. We should go now before she’s getting crankier.” Ki Seop’s said.

“KI SEOP!! I CAN HEAR THAT!!” Ji Ahn’s shouted back. Hae Ri’s laughed lightly then together she and Ki Seop’s walked forward to Ji Ahn, Kevin and Min Hae. “Are you hungry, Ji Ahn?”

“I have not yet eaten anything, Ki Seop. Now, can we go eat something?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Ki Seop’s giggled.

“I know the best place for us to eat. It’s where Xander always bring us there, let’s go now.” Ki Seop’s said.

“Oh, is it yummy there?” Ji Ahn’s asked eagerly.

“You will know soon, Ji Ahn, you will know soon.” Ki Seop’s said with a giggled. Slowly Kevin’s moved his face closer to Ji Ahn and said something to her whispery.

“They do serve very yummy food there, trust me.” Kevin’s said.

When they have arrived at the Restaurant, all of sudden Ki Seop’s dropped all of the shopping bags he carried to the floor by accident when he saw the others. He froze at where he’s standing whilst his eyes were on them and he could not believe at what he’s just saw.

The others were wondered why Ki Seop’s dropped the shopping bags just like that, slowly they’re turned around and looked at Ki Seop with wonders looked on their faces.

“What’s happened? Are you alright, Ki Seop?” Hae Ri’s asked.

“On the second though, should we go somewhere else?” Ki Seop’s asked.

“What has changed your mind, Ki Seop?” Kevin’s asked. Just when Ki Seop was about to picked the shopping bags that he has just dropped, someone’s called his name out.

“Ki Seop!!” Ki Beom’s shouted Ki Seop’s name out. Ki Seop’s sighed. “Oh, all of you are here. Come join us, the others are just right over there.”

“I see Dong Ho’s as well.” Min Hae’s said whilst moving forwards.

“Come on, Kevin. Let’s go to them.” Ji Ahn’s said whilst grabbing Kevin’s right hand and pulled him along and just when Ki Seop’s about to join the others, Ki Beom’s halted him.

“Oh, except you.” Ki Beom’s said, stopping Ki Seop. “MR. Lee, how did you ended up with the girls? Was this the reason why you do not bother to join us?” Ki Beom’s raised his left brow as he’s glaring sharply at Ki Seop.

“No, it was never the reason. I did not even know about this.” Ki Seop’s said.

“Oh, Ki Seop. Or was it because she’s coming along as well?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“What?!! No, of course not.” Ki Seop’s said, denying. Ki Beom’s chuckled.

“Very fine, Ki Seop, very fine.” Ki Beom’s said whilst patted on Ki Seop’s back. Just when Ki Seop and Ki Beom were about to walks to where the others were at, Ki Seop’s stopped moving all of sudden.

“Ki Beom, I am wondering. Who does Kevin’s mean when he said he has an eye on someone, do you know?” Ki Seop’s asked and he’s looked very clueless and by that, it has made Ki Beom’s laughed at how clueless Ki Seop was.

“Oh, you will know, you will know that soon.” Ki Beom’s said then he’s walked forwards to where the others were at then followed by Ki Seop’s from behind.

“Oh, there you are, Ki Seop.” Hae Ri’s said. Ki Seop’s smiled to her then slowly he’s sat down next to Hae Ri.

“Here, order your food. You have not yet eaten, right?” Xander’s said while giving the Menu’s Book to Ki Seop. “Oh right, before I forgot, meet my cousin, Nori. She’s just came here and be nice to her.” Then Xander’s introduced the others that have just come one by one to Nori.

Later on, after they have returned home from the City, Ji Ahn was very silent since they have left the Mall and on their way home. In how many times Kevin’s kept on asking her whether she’s alright or not, Ji Ahn has never say anything or even open her mouth.

Without saying anything, Ji Ahn’s stepped out of the car and just when she’s about to goes inside, from Kevin’s grabbed her hand just like that and when Ji Ahn’s turned her head around there she saw through Kevin’s eyes that he’s very worried yet she’s denies of that.

“You have been very silent, are you alright, Ji Ahn?” Kevin’s asked.

“Why did you asked? I am very fine, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Please do not do this.” Kevin’s said. Then just like that he’s pulled her closer to him and hugged her right tightly. “I care about you; I love you very much, but...” He could not finish his sentence when Ji Ahn’s cut it off.

“I am sorry Kevin, so sorry.” Ji Ahn’s said then slowly Kevin’s pushed Ji Ahn’s an inch away from him. “I am very sorry.” Kevin’s breathed out heavily then slowly he’s lowered his head down and rested his head on Ji Ahn’s right shoulder whilst holding both of her arms gently.

“I have always known this but I denied it and hope that I got the chance but I know I could never get that chance ever.” Kevin’s said whispery.

“I am very sorry; I care about you but not in the way how I care about Eli.” Ji Ahn’s said. “I love you but I could not love you more than a brother and not less than a friend.”

“It is my lost.” Kevin’s said as he’s slowly lifted his head up then he’s moved his face closer to Ji Ahn and kissed her on the forehead. He’s moved his right hand towards Ji Ahn’s face and touched it gently. “You are a very special person indeed, Ji Ahn and I shall never forget you. And if ever Eli’s hurt you or something, I will always be there for you.”

---

It has been many weeks already since Eli has been in China and for Ji Ahn, she has been waiting patiently for him and she could not wait the day for Eli’s to return back to South Korea.

One a very fine day, when only Ki Beom and Xander were at home, they were being surprised by Eli when he’s just arrived home. When Eli’s came inside, the seconds they saw him, they quickly jumped out of the sofa and ran off to Eli’s joyfully like little children. They were very happy to see Eli has finally returned home after months long he has been away from South Korea.

“Eli, you have returned!!” Xander’s said with joy.

“Why did you not tell us that you will be coming home today?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“It’s meant to be a surprise, well surprised.” Eli’s said.

“You should have told us, Eli.” Xander’s said. Then all of sudden Eli’s turned his head to the left and the right then he’s turned back around and looked at both Xander and Ki Beom.

“Where are the others? The place’s somehow very quiet. This is so unusual.” Eli’s said.

“Kevin, Dong Ho and Ki Seop went off to buy Dong Ho’s School supplies meanwhile Soo Hyeon, Soo Hyeon’s said he needed to be somewhere and Ji Ahn...” Xander’s could not finish his sentence when Ki Beom’s continued it from him.

“Ji Ahn has gone off to somewhere. She said she’s needed to finish her Sketch ART.” Ki Beom’s said then he’s turned around and looked at Xander.

“I think she’s at the usual place.” Xander’s said.

“Well, I am off now. I see you two later.” Eli’s said as he’s rushed off just like that.

“BUT YOU’VE JUST ARRIVED HOME!!” Ki Beom’s shouted.

“I guess he really is in a rush.” Xander’s said.

“Oh, the peoples that is in love.” Ki Beom’s said.

At the city –

On her way to the Café, Ji Ahn’s stopped by at the ART’s store to buy some of ART’s supplies for her ART. As she’s stepped inside the store, from behind Eli’s was running passing through her and she did not even realized of it, neither does Eli’s himself and when he has arrived at the Café, he’s looked everywhere around the place but Ji Ahn was never there.

Eli’s sighed heavily then he’s ran off to other place that Ji Ahn’s would probably be there and just left the Café just like that and it has made peoples that was there stared oddly at Eli’s behaviour.

Many minutes later, after Ji Ahn has done buying for her ART’s supplies, she’s stepped out of the Store with plastic bags on her left hand; she’s continued her walk to the Café and when she has arrived, customers there were looking at her oddly yet it does not bothered Ji Ahn at all and just sat down whilst waiting for the service to come. Ji Ahn’s looked around the place to the left and the right and realized there were little customers came to the Café unlike normal days yet she’s liked how the Café was less crowded.

Slowly Ji Ahn’s took out her Sketch Book’s out of the backpack and just when she’s about to sketch something, she’s felt like someone’s tapped her on the back from behind and when she’s turned her head around, there was no one there.

“I must have imagined such thing.” Ji Ahn’s muttered to herself.

Meanwhile –

Eli’s kept on running around the place; to everywhere from here to there, from the right to left and from all of that running, he has made himself sweaty. It was a very hot day and he was wearing thick clothes and when he’s realized of it, quickly he’s took his outer clothes off and continued moving forward looking for Ji Ahn.

It has been for awhile Eli’s looking for Ji Ahn yet he could not find her and as much as he wanted to look for her, he failed to do so and like it or not, he’s decided to returned back home. On his way back to where he’s come from, all of sudden he froze when he saw Ji Ahn not far from where he’s standing. Without wasting anymore time, he ran off towards Ji Ahn with a very wide joyous smile on his face.

In the middle of doing a Sketch ART’s at the Café, Eli’s sneaked up from behind as he’s walked up-close to Ji Ahn and when he’s just a step inches away from Ji Ahn, he’s moved his hands towards her face and covered her eyes with both of his hands. Slowly Eli’s leaned his face closer to Ji Ahn’s and whispered something to her right ears.

“I miss you.” He’s said whispery. Ji Ahn’s did not respond right away when his voice struck to her heart. “I am home, Ji Ahn. I am finally home.” Slowly he’s removed his hands away from her face and when she’s turned her head around, she was very shocked to see him standing right in front of her eyes. Eli’s smiled to Ji Ahn yet she’s was still in shocked that she’s froze like a frozen statue. Tears slowly flowed down making her face wet, quickly Eli’s wiped the tears away with his right hand. “I...” Before he could finish his sentence, Ji Ahn’s hugged him right away and he’s hugged her back. “I am sorry if I have leaved you for quite long but I have returned, Ji Ahn, I have returned home, to you.”

“I am so happy that you have finally returned. That is all what’s matter.” Ji Ahn’s said joyously.

Somewhere –

Soo Hyeon went off to somewhere to meet up with Mirai and when he has arrived at the location, he thought he came to the wrong place. Slowly he’s walked forward but no one was there. He’s looked to the left and the right but still there was no one there until a very familiar voice’s called out Soo Hyeon’s name from behind.

The seconds he heard of his name being called, Soo Hyeon’s turned around and there he saw Mirai’s standing not far from where he’s at, wearing such beautiful dress. She’s smiled to Soo Hyeon and he’s smiled back to her then slowly she’s walked forward to Soo Hyeon until they’re an inch apart.

“Thank you, Soo Hyeon for coming. I am very happy that you came.” Mirai’s said.

“Of course I will. What do you want to ask me, Mirai?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

Twenty steps away: Pace 0013.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 017^th of 2011.

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- Pace 0012 -

“Ji Ahn, what are you doing on the floor?” Kevin’s asked whilst walking forwards to Ji Ahn then he’s sat down next to her.

“I just want to sit down here on the floor.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Are you alright?” Kevin’s asked.

“Yes, I am Kevin, thank you for asking.” Ji Ahn’s responded.

“Oh, right. Wait here. I am going to get something in my room.” Kevin’s said whilst standing up then he went to his room. Not long after, Kevin’s returned back whilst holding a plastic bag. “I bought something for you.”

“What is this, Kevin? You should have not done this.” Ji Ahn’s said hesitatingly.

“Do not be like this, Ji Ahn. I bought it for you.” Kevin’s said. Ji Ahn has no choice but to accept Kevin’s gift that he bought earlier in the morning especially for her. Slowly she’s took it from Kevin’s hands then when she’s opened it, she was very surprised and could not believe her own eyes.

“I could not accept this, Kevin. And I do not think I should.” Ji Ahn’s said as she’s tried to return it back to Kevin but he’s refused to take it back with him.

“Please take it, Ji Ahn. Your birthday is coming soon, right? Please, please accept it, for me?” Kevin’s said.

“It is a beautiful necklace. I just do not know what to say but thank you, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said thanking Kevin whilst hugging him. “Can you let me help wearing this?” Kevin’s nodded then slowly Ji Ahn’s turned around backing her back at Kevin. He’s grabbed the necklace and slowly putted it around Ji Ahn’s neck and after he has helped her with the necklace, Ji Ahn’s turned back around facing Kevin with a smiled. “Thank you, Kevin. It is so lovely.”

“It is alright, Ji Ahn. You are always welcome.” Kevin’s said. “At least, I can see you’re putting on a smile back again.”

“Kevin, may I ask you something? That is if you really do not mind.” Ji Ahn’s said. Kevin’s nodded.

“What is it?” Kevin’s asked.

“Why did you bought this necklace and gave it to me instead of giving it to someone you love?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“I do love you Ji Ahn except Eli has surpassed me.” Kevin’s said. “I actually do and I loved her very well except that, she has been taken away by someone and I’d believe there is no way for me to take her away from the one she loves.” Kevin’s sighed then he continued; “Maybe it is not my luck in this kind of such things and every one that I love have already been taken away by someone they love. But really, the necklace I bought for you, I really wanted to buy it for you and wanted for you have it.”

“I am sorry, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said apologizing. Kevin’s laughed lightly then he’s moved his right hand towards Ji Ahn’s head and patted it gently.

“No, do not worry about it, Ji Ahn.” Kevin’s said. “Just that, do not tell Eli about this that I gave you the necklace. Keep it to ourselves, alright?” Then all of sudden, he’s stood up and Ji Ahn’s just watching Kevin’s standing up. “I am hungry; shall we get something to eat?” Ji Ahn’s smiled then Kevin’s stretched his right arm to Ji Ahn. She’s grabbed it then slowly he’s pulled her up to standing up. “Seeing that everyone has gone out, shall we too go out then?”

“Of course I could always cook for the both of us, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said. Kevin’s laughed lightly.

“You do not have to cook tonight; let’s just go out, alright?” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin, are you taking me out on a dinner?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“I guess I am. Where do you want to have dinner at?” Kevin’s asked.

“I am very fine with anything anywhere, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Shall we go, now?” Kevin’s asked. Ji Ahn’s nodded then just like that he’s grabbed her hand and walked out of the place together.

Meanwhile in China; at Kim’s residence –

“I could not believe Mom would do this to you after what she has done to me.” She’s said. “I am sorry Eli for letting Mom’s overtook you like this and everything.”

“If I do not do what she’s wanted me to do, she will destroy everything I have right now and I do not want to risk that, I would not let that happen!!” Eli’s said with a heavy sighed.

“I am sorry, Eli.” She’s said.

“Why are you kept on apologizing to me, Yoon? You do not have to.” Eli’s said.

“If I stopped her from doing this to you, this would have never happened, Eli.” Yoon’s said.

“Do not be pressed about it, Yoon. There’s nothing we could do anymore but to bear and being patience with her and hopes that everything will turned very fine as expected.”  Eli’s said. He’s sighed heavily then he’s looked at Yoon’s face with saddened looked. “Yoon, you have been living here since Mom’s wanted you to do so, are you not regretting living here in China? Do you not want to return back to South Korea?” Yoon’s breathed out heavily.

“As much as I do want to, the problem is I am too attached in living here in China. I love this place and perhaps, I am not sure if I do want to return back to South Korea. But if I may, I would love to.” Yoon’s said.

“Come back with me to South Korea, Yoon. There is someone that I really wanted for you to meet back in South Korea.” Eli’s said. Yoon’s furrowed her brows and she’s looked at Eli’s worriedly.

“I am not sure, Eli if I ever wanted to go back to South Korea.” Yoon’s said.

“When everything is over, you will come with me back to South Korea, Yoon.” Eli’s said. “You are my one and only sister, I could not let you alone here in China.”

“I do not know, Eli.” Yoon’s said. Eli’s came closer to Yoon then slowly he’s lowered his body down on the floor in front of Yoon, like someone’s proposing.

“Please, Yoon. I could not bear to see you alone here. At least when you’re back in South Korea, you would not be alone there.” Eli’s said, trying to convincing his sister. Just when Yoon’s about to say something, the door was opened from the outside then one of Eli’s guards came inside to the room.

“Young Master, it is time.” The guard’s said. Slowly Eli’s stood up and before he’s left the room, he’s said something to Yoon.

“I will be back later.” Eli’s said to Yoon before he’s left the room. Yoon’s breathed out heavily then she’s stood up and walked towards the see through slide door and stared at the outside view.

“I have been living here in China since Eli was three years old and all my years, I have been staying here in China and maybe it is time for me to return back to South Korea.” Yoon’s said mumbled to self then she’s breathed out heavily.

---

On her way home from the University, she’s topped by the ART’s Store and when she’s about to step inside the store, she’s bumped onto Hae Ri making both of their stuffs fell down on the ground scattered around. Quickly they lowered their body down to pick all of their stuffs up.

In the middle of getting their stuffs back onto their hands, someone Hae Ri has dropped something valuable to her and when Ji Ahn saw it by accident, slowly she’s grabbed it and was quite surprised at what she just saw with her own eyes then with disbelief on her eyes, she’s looked at Hae Ri and never expected of it to happened.

“How did you have this picture?” Ji Ahn’s asked. When Hae Ri saw Ji Ahn’s holding a picture of Soo Hyeon, quickly she’s grabbed the picture away from Ji Ahn’s hand.

“H-How did you know him?” Hae Ri’s stuttered.

“We are a very close friend but how...” Ji Ahn’s did not finish her sentence. Hae Ri’s face turned into bright red colour as she was quite embarrassed about it. “I’m Shin Ji Ahn.”

“Are you Soo Hyeon’s sister?” Hae Ri’s asked. Ji Ahn’s giggled then she’s shook her head. “Oh, I am sorry. I’m Dong Hae Ri. Are you...” She’s did not finish her sentence.

“No, we are just friends, very close friends.” Ji Ahn’s said. “Do you want to come by at my place?”

“Can I, really? I do not want to trouble you and so like that, since the both of us just met.” Hae Ri’s said. Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“Friends of Soo Hyeon are always welcome home.” Ji Ahn’s said with a smiled.

“If it’s not a bother, I’ll come with you.” Hae Ri’s said.

When Ji Ahn has arrived home and she’s brought a friend home as well, Kevin’s the first to greet Ji Ahn’s home making Hae Ri’s slightly surprised with Kevin’s surprised action and he nearly made Hae Ri’s had an heart attack.

Quickly Kevin’s apologized to Hae Ri with his childish behaviour then just like that, Kevin’s grabbed Ji Ahn’s right arm and pulled her to the living room whilst Hae Ri’s just stood at where she’s at. From behind, Ki Seop’s peeked his head over Hae Ri’s right shoulder and she was surprised, again with Ki Seop’s sneaking behaviour.

“I am sorry, did I surprise you?” Ki Seop’s asked. Hae Ri’s nodded and she was a little frightened with Ki Seop. “Are you a friend of Ji Ahn? Then Ji Ahn’s friend is our friend as well. I’m Lee Ki Seop and what is your name, beautiful?”

“I-I’m Dong Hae Ri.” Hae Ri’s stuttered. Ki Seop’s turned his head around to the left and the right then slowly he’s leaned his face closer to Hae Ri making her felt slightly awkward.

“Where’s Ji Ahn? And why are you here alone?” Ki Seop’s asked with a smile.

“S-She’s being pulled by someone.” Hae Ri’s asked. Ki Seop’s did not say anything then he’s just grabbed Hae Ri’s right hand and pulled her along with him to the living room, at where Kevin and Ji Ahn were at.

“Ji Ahn, you forgot your friend here. Why did you leave this beautiful lady alone in the hallway?” Ki Seop’s said whilst walking towards the living room.

“Sorry about that, I was the one to drag her to the living room just like that.” Kevin’s said.

“And you should have not done that to me when there is a guest here, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said then all of sudden she’s stood up and walked closer to Hae Ri then something made her noticed of. “Ki Seop, until when are you going to hold her hand?”

“Oh, I am sorry. Pardon my behaviour, beautiful lady.” Ki Seop’s said then he let’s go of Hae Ri’s right hand and walked towards the sofa and sat next to Kevin.

“Please excuse him, Hae Ri. He’s sometimes acting so silly.” Ji Ahn’s said with a giggle. Many seconds later; Dong Ho, Ki Beom and Xander showed up and when they saw someone’s unfamiliar, quickly they ran towards the living room excitedly.

“Ji Ahn’s new friend?” Ki Beom’s asked while throwing himself to the sofa, crushing both Kevin and Ki Seop.

“Oh goodness, Ki Beom!! Behave, we have guest here.” Kevin’s said whilst shoving Ki Beom’s away from him. Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“Well Hae Ri, this is how my everyday was since I came here. Anyway, shall I introduce them to you?” Hae Ri’s just nodded then one by one she’s introduced the boys to Hae Ri then not long after Ji Ahn has introduced the boys to Hae Ri, Soo Hyeon’s just returned home and he was quite surprised to see Hae Ri’s in the living room.

“Oh, Hae Ri. What are you doing here? Why did you not tell me?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“Ji Ahn’s invited me and you did not tell me that the both of you know one another.” Hae Ri’s said. Soo Hyeon’s turned his head around and looked at Ji Ahn and she’s just raised her shoulders.

“Wait, so the two of you know one another?” Ki Seop’s asked.

“Yes, we do but I do not know that Ji Ahn and Hae Ri are friends.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“It is not a matter, what matter is that we all are together here, am I not right?” Kevin’s said.

“But how?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“I invited Hae Ri’s to come over, Soo Hyeon.” Ji Ahn’s said. “It is not a problem, yes?” Soo Hyeon’s shook his head. Then by accident he saw the necklace that Ji Ahn was wearing around her neck and it made him wonder.

“You have a new necklace, Ji Ahn?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“Yes, is it not lovely? It is so beautiful, I really love it.” Ji Ahn’s said then she and Hae Ri’s walked off to the sofa. “Would you care to stay a bit longer? Since soon we will be going to have dinner together.”

“Oh, can I really?” Hae Ri’s asked.

“Yes, you can.” Ki Seop’s answered. Everyone’s turned around and stared at Ki Seop.

“You’re fast, Ki Seop.” Dong Ho’s said with a smirked.

“Well it is not a crime to do so, am I not right?” Ki Seop’s questioned.

“No, not really but...” Ki Beom’s did not finish his sentence as he’s leaned his head closer to Ki Seop then he continued; “What are you up to, Ki Seop?”

“I am not really into anything. Why did you asked?” Ki Seop’s asked.

“Nothing’s particular.” Ki Beom’s responded.

Sneaking he was, Ki Seop’s kept on looking at Hae Ri’s every seconds and when he thought no one would aware of that, he was wrong when Xander’s was observing Ki Seop’s sneaky behaviour and it made Xander’s snickering, knowing that Ki Seop has fallen for Hae Ri.

At dinner, Ki Seop was sitting facing face to face with Hae Ri and he’s kept on glaring at Hae Ri every seconds whereby Xander’s sat next to Ki Seop. In the middle of him eating his dinner, Xander’s leaned his head closer to Ki Seop and whispered something to him.

“What are you doing, Ki Seop? I have been noticing of you and it’s not like I did it on purpose, I just saw it.” Xander’s said whispery. “What really are you doing?”

“By all means what exactly do you mean?” Ki Seop’s asked whispery, pretending he did not know anything.

“Oh, come one Ki Seop. I know you like Hae Ri, am I not right? I can see it through your face.” Xander’s said.

“I was not and do not be silly, Xander.” Ki Seop’s said denying.

“Do not lie to me, Ki Seop.” Xaner’s said then he’s moved his head away from Ki Seop.

“What were you two whispering about?” Kevin’s asked. Xander’s smiled.

“Oh, nothing.” Xander’s responded. Kevin’s turned his head around and looked at Ki Seop and he’s just shrugged his shoulders.

---

The very next day when Ki Seop’s walked down the stairs, he did not realize that Hae Ri was there sitting in the living room and just walked forwards to the kitchen. Not long after when he’s walked out the kitchen, he’s still not aware of Hae Ri’s being there and she’s just watching him walking off until he’s stumble upon Ji Ahn and she’s looked a bit surprised to see Ki Seop’s being a laid back and did not aware of Hae Ri.

When Ji Ahn’s told Ki Seop about it, quickly he’s turned around and he could not believe himself that Hae Ri was there in the living room and he was quite disappointed himself that he did not even aware of it.

“I am sorry; I did not know you are here.” Ki Seop’s said. Hae Ri’s giggled.

“It is alright, Ki Seop.” Hae Ri’s said.

“I thought you were joining with the other, Ki Seop. I did not know you’re at home.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“No, I did not. I do not feel so wanting to join them.” Ki Seop’s said. “So what are the two of you doing?” Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“We are going to have girl’s day out today and Min Hae is going to join us.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Oh, can I come?” Ki Seop’s asked. Hearing at what Ki Seop’s just said has made Ji Ahn and Hae Ri’s laughed.

“You could not come along, Ki Seop.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Oh, let him be, Ji Ahn. He could helps us carries all of the shopping bags later.” Hae Ri’s said.

“Would you do that, Ki Seop? If you would not mind doing that then of course why not, you can come along.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Yes, I do not mind to come along and carries all of the shopping bags.” Ki Seop’s said with a happy smile on his face.

“Oh, we should be going on.” Ji Ahn’s said. “But first, we are going to drop by at Min Hae’s place first. Ki Seop, you drive.”

At the City –

After they have stopped by at Min Hae’s place, they went directly to the City, with Ki Seop’s as the driver and Ji Ahn’s sat on the passenger seat whilst Min Hae and Hae Ri were sitting at the back seat, they were very excited especially Ki Seop, whom were joyfully being surrounded by three girls.

When they have arrived at the City, Ki Seop’s dropped them by the Mall’s entrance meanwhile he went off to find a car park for him to park the car and after he has found out, quickly he drove to the empty space and parked the car there.

Without wasting anymore time, Ki Seop’s went off to where the girls were at and on his way to meet them, not far from where he’s at, he’s saw the others then quickly he ran off to hid himself as he do not want the others to know where he’s at, moreover he does not want his day with the girls to be spoil by the others.

When Ki Seop has finally succeed in hiding himself from them, quickly he’s ran to where the girls were at and when he’s thought that he’s finally ran off from the others, he was wrong when Kevin saw Ki Seop’s all along. Silently he was, Kevin’s followed Ki Seop’s from behind and Ki Seop does not even aware that Kevin was following him.

As Ki Seop has finally met with the girls, Kevin’s sneaked up from behind Ki Seop silently then he’s tapped Ki Seop’s back gently and when he’s turned around, surprised he was to see Kevin’s there.

“KEVIN!!? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!!” Ki Seop’s exclaimed. Kevin’s raised his right brow whilst staring at Ki Seop.

“The question is; what are YOU doing here?” Kevin’s asked. Then he saw Ji Ahn, Hae Ri and Min Hae were standing behind Ki Seop then he’s looked back at Ki Seop. “Are you...” He did not finish his sentence. He’s glared at Ki Seop sharply.

“I was just helping them carrying shopping bags, is it a crime for me to do so?” Ki Seop’s said.

“Was this the reason why you did not want to join us, Ki Seop?” Kevin’s asked. Before Ki Seop’s could say anything, Ji Ahn’s saw Kevin was there then quickly she’s approached the both of them.

“Kevin, you are here.” Ji Ahn’s said. “I did not know you are here.”

“I was with the others.” Kevin’s said. “Why is Ki Seop with you girls?”

“Hae Ri’s wanted Ki Seop’s to come along, so we brought him along.” Ji Ahn’s said. Kevin’s turned his head around looking at Ki Seop’s with his right brow’s raising then he’s turned back around looking at Ji Ahn’s with a smile.

“Can I come along?” Kevin’s asked. Ki Seop was in shocked when he heard at what Kevin has just said.

“WHAT!!? Kevin, you could not just ask Ji Ahn’s that!!” Ki Seop’s said frantically.

“It is not a matter, is it?” Kevin’s asked. Then he’s leaned his face closer to Ki Seop’s right ear and whispered something to him. “Beside, it is not like I am going to steal her away from you. I have my eyes on someone’s already.” Ki Seop’s breathed out heavily then he’s agreeing with Kevin whether he’s like it or not.

“Very well then.” Ki Seop’s said. “Wait, who?!!” Kevin’s did not say anything after then quickly he went closer to Ji Ahn whilst grabbing her right hand and held it tightly yet gentle. Ki Seop’s breathed out heavily.

Meanwhile –

“Where’s Kevin has gone to? Was he not with us just now?” Dong Ho’s asked whilst looking around to the left and the right.

“That sneaky little boy, he did not tell us where he has gone to!!” Ki Beom’s said angrily.

“Maybe he’s needs to go to the toilet, perhaps?” Xander’s assumed.

“Kevin’s always like this, gone off without telling us.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“How about call him or text him up? That would make us less worried, right?” Xander’s asked.

“Soo Hyeon, text Kevin’s up.” Ki Beom’s said.

“Very fine then. Xander, gives me your cell phone.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“What?!! No!! Use your own cell phone, Soo Hyeon.” Xander’s said.

“Fine then.” Soo Hyeon’s said whilst taking his cell phone out from his pocket. In the middle of him texting a message for Kevin, all of sudden Xander’s became paler when he saw someone that he’s never wanted to meet ever.

“Xander, are you alright?” Ki Beom’s asked. Xander’s did not say anything at all then just like that; he’s turned around and went off to somewhere.

“XANDER, WAIT UP!!” Dong Ho’s shouted Xander’s name whilst walking towards Xander. “Xander, are you alright?”

“I am off to somewhere. Dong Ho, you go with Ki Beom and the others, I need to go off to somewhere, alone.” Xander’s said. Dong Ho’s did not say anything at all and just walked back to where the others were at.

“Where’s Xander?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“He’s said he wanted to go off to somewhere yet he’s never tell me to where.” Dong Ho’s said.

As Xander’s walked out of the Mall wanting to take some fresh air, a very familiar voice calling his name from behind. Slowly he’s turned his head around and when he saw the owner of the voice, he was quite surprise to see her and she’s really amazed him very well.

Quickly Xander’s paced his steps towards her with a very huge smile on his face.

“What are you doing here?” Xander’s asked.

Twenty steps away: Pace 0012.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 016^th of 2011.

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- Pace 0011 -

Xander has no choice but to do what Kevin’s asked him to do. Many hours later, when it’s already 10:00AM, Kevin and Xander went to the City to meet up with someone and when they have arrived at location where they’re going to meet up in many minutes more.

Whilst waiting for her to arrives, Xander was very frantic at the same time he’s felt very reluctant to be there meanwhile Kevin was very calm and he’s aware of Xander’s behaviour and he’s just let Xander’s be like that.

“Come on now, Xander. Do not be like this. This is not the first time you met her, right?” It’s like we came here for a date, something like that.” Kevin’s said.

“Can I go home, now?” Xander’s asked.

“No!! Until everything is utterly settled then yes, WE can go home.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin, you are acting like a Mother which I do not believe it is not a good one.” Xander’s said.

“I am not. I just do not like to see you or the others feeling very saddened and unhappy.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin...” Xander’s could not finish his sentence when a very familiar voice called his name out from behind and when he’s turned around, there he saw her standing not far from where they’re at and he was quite surprised to see her.

“Xander...?” She’s said.

“Hyeon Ri.” Xander’s said. All of sudden Kevin’s stood up.

“I’ll be going to somewhere to buy something. I will see you later.” Kevin’s said before he’s left the place. Xander’s just nodded then after Kevin has left the place, she’s came closer and she’s sat facing Xander.

“You told to come at the usual and here I am.” Hyeon Ri’s said. “What do you want to tell me?”

“Hyeon Ri, may I asked you something?” Xander’s asked. Hyeon Ri’s nodded. “The whole times you are with me, did you even love me? Have you ever loved me?” Hyeon Ri’s did not respond to Xander’s right away until many minutes later.

“Why do you asked?” Hyeon Ri’s asked.

“You have lied to me and now, you are lying right to my face.” Xander’s said angrily. “Why is that so? Am I not that good for you?!!”

“What are you talking about, Xander?” Hyeon Ri’s asked whilst moving her hands closer to Xander’s and before she could reach it, Xander’s pulled his hands away from the table.

“Do not play dumb with me, Hyeon Ri. You’re unbelievable and I could not believe this.” Xander’s said. “I do not want to speak with someone who is a liar and a cheater. I want our relationship to be OFF!! You and I are OVER!!”

“What? What are you saying?!!” Hyeon Ri’s asked with disbelief in her face. “Why are you saying like this?!!”

“You’re cheated on me and how much I do not want to believe this, it’s happened and it’s happened to more – such unfortunate for me to be in this state!!” Xander’s said. That instant, Xander’s stood up and just when he’s about to leave the place, Hyeon Ri’s called his name out.

“XANDER!!” Hyeon Ri’s shouted. But Xander never respond to Hyeon Ri’s at all and just walked away and leaving Hyeon Ri’s behind. “Why are you doing this? Why, Xander?”

Meanwhile, Kevin’s strolling around the Mall, browsing to one store to another yet he did not buy anything until he has arrived to one store that sells lots of stuff that’s fascinated him. Without wasting anymore time, he’s walked inside the store and many minutes later, he came out with one plastic bag on his hand and when Kevin’s looked down at the plastic bag he’s holding, he was smiling so widely and could not wait for him to return home.

Just when Kevin was about to continue strolling around the place, his cell phone just rang and when he’s took the cell phone out of his pocket, there he saw Xander’s name popping and blinking on his cell phone’s screen. Right that instant, Kevin’s picked the call up.

“Where are you now, Kevin?” Xander’s asked.

“I am around the Mall, Xander. Come over and maybe we could stop by at the Starbucks and enjoy some Coffee, what say you?” Kevin’s asked.

“Wait for me and I will be there in many minutes from now.” Xander’s said.

“Just come by to Starbucks right away when you have arrived. I will be there waiting for you.” Kevin’s said.

“When you buy the usual Coffee, buy for me as well and I will see in you in the flash.” Xander’s said before he’s ended the call.

After the call, Kevin’s quickly went to the Starbucks and when he has arrived there, surprisingly he was that it was nearly empty and only two to three customers were there and it was quite unusual for Kevin’s to see little customers where he’s usually see the place more than packing.

Kevin’s looked around the place from the left to the right to choose the seat and when he has decided which one, he went inside the Starbucks to buy two usual Coffee for him and Xander and when he’s stepped out whilst holding Coffees on both of his hands, surprised he was to see someone sat on the seat he was mentally has claimed. Kevin’s breathed out and chooses the others seat which was right next to the one he has chosen in the first place.

Slowly Kevin’s putted down the Coffees on the table and sat down; waiting for Xander’s to arrive. While waiting for Xander’s to arrive, Kevin’s took out his iPod Touch and put on the earpieces into his ears. Whilst scrolling around the playlist, searching for the perfect song for him to listen and just many minutes after he has listened to the song, Xander has arrived then quickly he’s paced his steps to where Kevin’s at.

From behind Xander’s tapped Kevin’s right shoulder and when he’s turned around, there as no one there then when he’s turned back around, surprised he was to see Xander’s already sat down facing’s him whilst drinking his Coffee. Xander’s smiled insipidly to Kevin’s when Kevin’s looked at him.

“When did you arrive?” Kevin’s asked whilst took plugging his earpieces from his ears.

“Just now and oh, this Coffee is very yummy.” Xander’s said complimented the Coffee.

“Of course it is very yummy; it’s the one you usually drink every time you come here.” Kevin’s said. He’s glared at Xander yet Xander just kept on drinking the Coffee and it’s became silent between the two of them until Xander’s opened his mouth.

“Why are you glaring at me like that?” Xander’s asked. Then he’s sighed heavily. “Yes, I’d know why you were glaring at me like that.” He’s sighed again. “I broke up with her.”

“Did she tell you anything?” Kevin’s asked. Xander’s shook his head and Kevin could not believe at what Xander has done.

“Why did you do that, Xander?!!” Kevin’s asked frantically. Xander’s shrugged his shoulders.

“I dislike a person who is liar and cheater.” Xander’s said sulkily.

“Oh, Xander, you should have listened to her explanation for deciding anything.” Kevin’s said. Xander’s turned his head the other way and avoided eyes contact with Kevin. Kevin’s breathed out heavily and just flowed with it then he’s drank his Coffee.

Later on when they were about to leave the place, when Kevin’s grabbed the plastic bag and when Xander saw it, he was very curious in wanting to know. He’s looked at Kevin and gave him signal to him and Kevin’s just smiled and giggled to himself.

Xander’s smiled to Kevin then he’s pointed to the plastic bag Kevin was holding yet he never told Xander what was inside the plastic bag.

“Is it for someone else that we have never known about? You are hiding something, are you not?” Xander’s questioned. Kevin’s giggled.

“Oh, not really for someone you and the others do not know, in fact it is for Ji Ahn.” Kevin’s said. Xander was quite surprised at what Kevin has just said.

“For Ji Ahn? You bought something for Ji Ahn? What is it? Is it something nice?” Xander’s asked.

“Oh, that I would not tell you about it, Xander.” Kevin’s said. “You will only tell Ji Ahn about it instead of otherwise.” Kevin’s grinned.

“I never did that!!” Xander’s exclaimed. “May I ask? Why so did you buy it for Ji Ahn?”

Kevin’s never did answer Xander’s questioned even when they have arrived home; Kevin’s just rushed up to his room. From his room, Ki Seop’s can hear loud thumped noise coming our from his room and when he went out to check what was going on, there was no one around as he’s looked around from the left to the right.

Then not long after, Kevin’s came barging out of his room and by that Ki Seop has figured out who was the one that made the loud thumped noise not long ago. Just when Kevin was about to run down the stairs, Ki Seop’s stopped him.

“Are you in a rushed, Kevin?” Ki Seop’s asked. “Are you going off to somewhere?” Kevin’s smiled.

“Yes, somehow.” Kevin’s said.

“But did you not just return home? And now, you’re going off to somewhere again? Are you not tired?” Ki Seop’s asked.

“I could but it is not a matter and yes, but Xander was the one who drove so I am not that tired.” Kevin’s answered.

“Oh right, the two of you went off to somewhere this morning.” Ki Seop’s said. “I still think you better stay at home, Kevin.” Kevin’s smiled.

“It is alright. Do not worry about me; I will be going out just for a short term. I will see you later then, Ki Seop.” Kevin’s said then he ran off just like that.

“Such a busy boy, Kevin is.” Ki Seop’s muttered to himself.

Not long after Kevin has left the house, Soo Hyeon has just returned home and he did not returned home alone as he’s brought along someone from his Class. When Ki Beom walked down the stairs and saw someone unfamiliar stood beside Soo Hyeon, Ki Beom’s directly became very curious and he thought that Soo Hyeon has finally found a lover.

Quickly Ki Beom’s paced his steps towards Soo Hyeon and patted him from behind and when Soo Hyeon’s turned around, the first thing he saw was Ki Beom’s smiling very widely.

“Oh, Ki Beom.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “Where are the others? Place is somehow quiet.”

“Most of them went out and only Ki Seop, Xander and I are at home at the moment.” Ki Beom’s said. “And oh, you brought home a ‘friend’. Care to introduce you’re her, Soo Hyeon?” He’s grinned.

“Oh right, this is Lee Mirai and this boy here is Kim Ki Beom.” Soo Hyeon’s said introducing Mirai and Ki Beom to one another.

“Hello.” Mirai’s said.

“Are the two of you...” Ki Beom’s could not finish his sentence when Soo Hyeon’s immediately grabbed Ki Beom’s away from Mirai whilst covering Ki Beom’s mouth with his hand.

“Do not say such nonsense thing, Ki Beom.” Soo Hyeon’s said whispery. “I know what you are going to say so I will tell you this before you say anything and it is a no, we are not going out or anything. She’s just a friend, Ki Beom!!”

“Why are you so pressed on about, Soo Hyeon? Beside she’s seemed like a nice and decent girl, do you not agree?” Ki Beom’s said.

“That is because...” Soo Hyeon’s did not finish his sentence yet Ki Beom’s know what Soo Hyeon was about to say then he’s smiled to Soo Hyeon whilst patted his left shoulder. “Why are you smiling like that?”

“I know what you are going to say, Soo Hyeon. It is alright, it is alright. I understand.” Ki Beom’s said. Soo Hyeon’s looked at Ki Beom’s with clueless looked on his face.

“And what is that I am going to say?” Soo Hyeon’s questioned. Ki Beom’s chuckled then he’s putted his right hand around Soo Hyeon’s shoulders then he’s leaned his face closer to Soo Hyeon’s right ear and whispered to him something.

“That’s because you love someone else very cherish, am I not right?” Ki Beom’s said whispery. When Soo Hyeon’s heard at what Ki Beom’s just said to him, his eyes became very huge and he was quite shocking at Ki Beom. He’s looked at Ki Beom with disbelief looked on his face. “You are flabbergasted and that’s mean what I have just said to you was never wrong.” He’s grinned. “Oh, do not worry, Soo Hyeon. It is not a big matter, is it?”

“I am not sure if it is big or small matter, I just do not know, Ki Beom.” Soo Hyeon’s said then he’s sighed heavily.

“Do not sweat it up, Soo Hyeon.” Ki Beom’s said while patted Soo Hyeon’s back gently. “Just cheer yourself up, Soo Hyeon.” He’s smiled. Soo Hyeon’s just nodded then he’s walked back to Mirai.

“I have to go now and it is nice to meet you, Lee Mirai. I will see you later, Soo Hyeon.” Ki Beom’s said before he’s left the house.

“He is very nice, Soo Hyeon.” Mirai’s said.

“He is sometimes very silly too.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Mirai’s laughed lightly.

“And you are too, Soo Hyeon.” Mirai’s said then he’s turned around and looked around the place. “You have a beautiful home, Soo Hyeon.”

“It is not only me alone that share this place; I have friends that are staying at this place with me as well. That is other than Ki Beom whom you just met.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“You have wonderful friends, Soo Hyeon.” Mirai’s said. “You are very lucky.”

“Are you not my friend as well?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. Mirai’s smiled then she’s nodded. Just when Mirai’s about to say something, Ki Seop’s showed up then many seconds after, Ji Ahn and Dong Ho as well showed up. What more surprising for Mirai was when she saw Ji Ahn then quickly she’s turned her head around and looked at Soo Hyeon’s face.

“I did not know she’s lived here as well.” Mirai’s said shockingly.

“I am still here.” Ji Ahn’s said. “I can hear you very clearly, Lee Mirai. Of course, Soo Hyeon is not to be blame here if he does not tell you that.”

“What is going on?” Ki Seop’s asked. Then he’s turned around and saw someone that he has never saw before. “We have a guest?”

“It’s nothing the matter, Ki Seop.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Well I’ll be. I am going up to my room and if I am needed, just call me up.” Ji Ahn’s said and went off to the stairs just like that without even looked at Soo Hyeon’s face. Ki Seop’s looked at Dong Ho and he’s just shrugged his shoulders knowing nothing then Ki Seop’s turned his head around and looked at Soo Hyeon and he’s too shrugging his shoulders knowing nothing.

“Why are those two angry at one another? Do they know each other or did something happen?” Ki Seop’s whispered to his heart then he’s breathed out heavily. “What is really going on?”

“Do not be angry at things like this, Mirai.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“I am not angry, Soo Hyeon. I am more to upset that you did not tell me about this.” Mirai’s said.

“I am sorry.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“It is alright, it is not the matter anymore.” Mirai’s said. “It’s nothing big for me to be pressed about.” Soo Hyeon’s smiled. “Now, do I get a tour around the place?” Soo Hyeon’s laughed lightly.

“Come on, let’s have a tour around.” Soo Hyeon’s said. After they have left, Ki Seop’s walked towards Dong Ho and whispered something to him.

“Who is Soo Hyeon’s new friend? Did he forgot to introduce her to us or are we just invisible?” Ki Seop’s asked whispery. Dong Ho’s shrugged his shoulders.

“I do not know, Ki Seop. But what more important, why is nuna so angry all of sudden?” Dong Ho’s asked.

“Shall we check up on Ji Ahn?” Ki Seop’s asked suggesting to Dong Ho and he’s just shook his head.

“I do not think we should bothered nuna.” Dong Ho’s said. Ki Seop’s breathed out heavily.

“Now, what are we going to do? The others are not home currently meanwhile Soo Hyeon is somehow busy touring his friend around the house and Ji Ahn, well yes she should not be bothered. What do you think we should do now, Dong Ho?” Ki Seop’s asked.

“I am still in my Uniform. Let me go change my clothes first then maybe you could drive us to the City? I am kind of hungry.” Dong Ho’s said. Ki Seop’s nodded the just like that Dong Ho’s ran off to the stairs up to his room then many minutes later, Dong Ho came down from his room wearing all casual looks and ready to go. “Shall we go now?” Ki Seop’s nodded.

“Oh, we shall, Dong Ho. We shall.” Ki Seop’s said then both of them leaves the house just like that and when Soo Hyeon and Mirai have returned from the touring around the place, the place became very silent. Soo Hyeon’s looked around the place and there was no one around.

“Where has everyone gone to?” Soo Hyeon’s mumbled to himself. “They were here seconds ago and now, they are gone.”

“Maybe they went out without telling?” Mirai’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s raised both of his shoulders.

“Oh well, it’s not a matter. Anyway, are you hungry?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. Mirai’s smiled.

“Yes, I am quite hungry.” Mirai’s said.

“Shall we go out then? I know where there is the best place us to eat.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“That is wonderful!! I am very exciting and I can not wait.” Mirai’s said joyfully.

Soo Hyeon and Mirai left the place not long after Kevin has returned home and when Kevin’s went inside, he was wondered why the house was very quiet when the usual days it were always so loud with noises. He’s looked around and kept on calling the other names one by one yet there were no respond at all.

As Kevin’s walked around the place, all of a sudden he heard a sound that’s coming from the first floor then right that seconds he realized to whom it was belong to, quickly he’s walked up the stairs and there he saw Ji Ahn’s sitting on the floor looking quite saddened and gloomy.

“Ji Ahn, what are you doing on the floor?” Kevin’s asked whilst walking forwards to Ji Ahn then he’s sat down next to her.

“I just want to sit down here on the floor.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Are you alright?” Kevin’s asked.

“Yes, I am Kevin, thank you for asking.” Ji Ahn’s responded.

“Oh, right. Wait here. I am going to get something in my room.” Kevin’s said whilst standing up then he went to his room. Not long after, Kevin’s returned back whilst holding a plastic bag. “I bought something for you.”

“What is this, Kevin? You should have not done this.” Ji Ahn’s said hesitatingly.

“Do not be like this, Ji Ahn. I bought it for you.” Kevin’s said. Ji Ahn has no choice but to accept Kevin’s gift that he bought earlier in the morning especially for her. Slowly she’s took it from Kevin’s hands then when she’s opened it, she was very surprised and could not believe her own eyes.

“I could not accept this, Kevin. And I do not think I should.” Ji Ahn’s said as she’s tried to return it back to Kevin but he’s refused to take it back with him.

“Please take it, Ji Ahn. Your birthday is coming soon, right? Please, please accept it, for me?” Kevin’s said.

Twenty steps away: Pace 0011.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 015^th of 2011.

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- Pace 0010 -

At the XXX’s School –

As the School has ended for the day, Yong Hee’s quickly packing her stuff and putted it into her backpack. After she has finished everything, she’s looked around and everyone has left the School. Just like that, she’s grabbed her backpack and ran out of the Class but something happened when she’s stepped out of the Class as she’s bumped onto someone making her to wobble herself and when she was nearly going to fall down to the floor, someone’s grabbed her and pulled her up to stand properly on her own two feet.

Yong Hee was breathed out in relieved that she’s did not fall down, slowly she’s lifted her head up to thanking the one that has just saved her from the fall and when she saw the lifesaver’s face, she was quite surprised to see Ihn Geok’s that was standing right in front of her.

That moment, Yong Hee could not stop staring at Ihn Geok’s face and it made him felt uncomfortable for someone to stare at him that long.

“Why are you staring stupidly at me like that?” Ihn Geok’s asked.

“I am very surprised, but why are you here?” Yong Hae’s asked.

“Why, I could not be here? I do go to this School as well, genius.” Ihn Geok’s said.

“It’s not like that, you know what I mean.” Yong Hae’s spoke. “Why are you here?”

“I was just walking my way, passing through this place.” Ihn Geok’s said.

“But is it not that you class is near the stairs? Ihn Geok, what’s going on?” Yong Hee’s asked. No word came out from his mouth, slowly Ihn Geok’s moved his right hand towards Yong Hee’s head and touched it gently and just by little touched from Ihn Geok, its has made Yong Hee’s felt something that she has never felt for so long. Her face’s slowly turned into red colour and it made her blushed.

“You are still the little midget I know since the first time I met you.” Ihn Geok’s said. Yong Hee’s smiled when she heard Ihn Geok’s called her midget.

“You have not called me by that since years ago, Ihn Geok.” Yong Hee’s said.

“I am sorry.” Ihn Geok’s said.

“What happened to us, Ihn Geok?” Yong Hee’s asked. Ihn Geok’s did not respond right away until many minutes later.

“We grow up at the same time we grow apart with one another. You and I both went to separates way even though we are in the same position where we have different friends and both of us since then are utter strangers since then.” Ihn Geok’s said. “Since then neither one of us speaks to one another’s anymore and every time we stumble with each others, we’ve never open our mouth, not even by a word.”

“But right now, are we still friend, Ihn Geok?” Yong Hee’s asked. Ihn Geok’s did not respond right away, slowly he’s moved his right hand away from Yong Hee’s said then he’s stepped few back away from her.

“Are we?” Ihn Geok’s questioned. “If everything has turn out to be like what it wanted to be and we are not meant to be like before anymore...” He did not finish his sentence when he saw tears flowed down her cheeks. “Hey, why are you crying?”

“I am just upset and disappoint at what I am hearing and I could not disbelief myself at what you have just said.” Yong Hee’s said. “Do you not remember our promise that we have made before? What has ever happened to that?” Ihn Geok’s breathed out heavily knowing nothing what to say then slowly he’s stepped forward and just like that, he’s pulled her closer to him and embraced her.

“Why are you being like this? Silly girl.” Ihn Geok’s said whispery.

Later that midnight, when Eli has just returned home, he was quite surprised when he saw Kevin in the living room being alone and when he saw Eli has just arrived home, Kevin’s glared at Eli making him wondered why Kevin’s glaring at him just like that.

“Why are you glaring at me like that as if you have not yet eaten anything?” Eli’s asked. “It is not polite for one to glare at others like that.”

“Come and sit next to me, Eli.” Kevin’s said whilst patted at the empty space that’s next to him with a mischievous smiled planted on his face. Like it or not, Eli’s moved forward to where Kevin’s at then he’s slowly sat down next to Kevin.

“What are you up to, Kevin?” Eli’s asked whilst leaning his back rested to the sofa.

“Oh, nothing. Nothing’s particular.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin, I am too tired to play around with you. Let’s play tomorrow, alright?” Eli’s said whilst rubbing Kevin’s head and made his hairs a messed.

“Just that you are so obvious, Eli, I can see it through your face. Tell me, is something the matter or anything has happened at the Office?” Kevin’s asked while combing his messed up hairs. “You are quite the predictable, Eli.”

“Very fine, Kevin, very fine.” Eli’s said then he’s sighed heavily knowing what his Mother has said to him at the Office’s earlier. “She came to the Office and told me to come with him to China which I have never agreed with her and she said if I do not come with her to China this time, she’ll do something very drastically to me and there, I has no choice but to agreed with her.” Kevin’s looked at Eli’s face and he can see how gloomy and distress Eli was.

“When is it?” Kevin’s asked. Eli’s sighed heavily and he’s felt very hard to say it.

“It’s tomorrow and what worst, I have to leave in the early morning and have to stay there for the mean time, maybe perhaps around more than weeks.” Eli’s said. When Kevin heard of what Eli has said, he was very in shock.

“But what about the things you have all planned up already?” Kevin’s asked frantically. Eli’s shook his head.

“I have no choice, Kevin.” Eli’s said. “I have to break the promise that I have made with Ji Ahn.” He’s sighed heavily then all of sudden he’s stood up. “I am going up to my room now. I have to waken up early in the morning.”

“Very well then, go to sleep and have a rest, Eli.” Kevin’s said. Just when Eli was about to heads to the stairs, he’s turned around and looked at Kevin’s confusedly.

“Are you not going up to your room?” Eli’s asked. Kevin’s smiled to Eli then he’s shook his head.

“I will but later on.” Kevin’s said.

Before Eli goes to his room, he’s stopped by at Ji Ahn’s room. Slowly he’s opened the door and when he’s stepped inside, there he saw Ji Ahn was fast asleep. Sneakingly, Eli’s walked closer to Ji Ahn without making any noise and not wanting for Ji Ahn to awake from the noise.

As Eli’s just an inch away from Ji Ahn, slowly he’s lowered his body down on the floor then he’s moved his right hand towards Ji Ahn’s face and touched it gently. Eli’s looked at Ji Ahn and watched her sleeping and it made him smile yet he smiled so insipidly.

Eli’s breathed out heavily knowing that he has to break the promise due to his Mother. Slowly he’s leaned his head closer to Ji Ahn’s face then he’s kissed her on the forehead and just when was about to leave Ji Ahn’s room, he’s stopped moving when Ji Ahn’s called his name out. Eli’s turned his body around and saw Ji Ahn has awakened from her sleep.

“I am sorry, did I wake you up?” Eli’s said whilst walking back to Ji Ahn’s side. She’s shook her head.

“No, you did not wake me up, Eli.” Ji Ahn’s said. “Eli, what are you doing here?” Eli’s did not respond right away as he’s moved his right hand towards Ji Ahn’s head and rubbed it gently.

“I am sorry Ji Ahn; I could not spend times with you this weekend.” Eli’s said.

“Why so, Eli? Is something the matter?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Eli’s nodded.

“I have to go to China and there is no way for me to avoid it.” Eli’s said. Ji Ahn’s looked very upsetting when she’s knew about it then she’s looked at Eli with a smile, even so she’s smiled insipidly.

“If it is something you could not avoid it, it is alright. We could always do it next time.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I am sorry and if there is something that I could do to make you happy, please tell me.” Eli’s said. Ji Ahn’s shook her head then slowly she’s moved her right hand towards Eli’s face and touched it gently.

“You do not have to do anything, I am already happy just by being with you and to be love by you.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I am just feeling so guilty about this.” Eli’s said.

“Please do not be. We could have always done it after you have return from China, how about it?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“But...” Eli’s could not finish his sentence when Ji Ahn’s cut it.

“It is alright, no matter how long it would be; I will be right here waiting for you to return.” Ji Ahn’s said. “But please do take care of yourself there, which that would make me least worries. Promise me you will, Eli.”

“Yes, I promise.” Eli’s said then right that second, he’s leaned his face closer to Ji Ahn’s face then he’s kissed her on the lips.

The very next day, Eli has left the house even before the others woke up from their sleep. Many minutes after Kevin has wakened up from his sleep, he’s went to Eli’s room and when he’s opened the door, it was empty and no one was there and that moment he knew that Eli has left the house.

Kevin’s breathed out then he’s closed the door and when he’s turned around, there he saw Xander, who’s half awake half asleep. Xander was rubbing his sleepy eyes when he’s stood right in front of Kevin then he’s noticed that Kevin was standing in front of Eli’s room.

“What are you doing, Kevin? Has Eli’s wakened up already?” Xander’s asked whilst still rubbing his sleepy eyes.

“Eli has left for China, Xander.” Kevin’s said. “And please, Xander. Stop rubbing your eyes, it will becomes red it you rubbing it too much.”

“WHAT DID YOU JUST SAID?!!” Xander’s shouted. “ELI HAS GONE WHERE?!!” When the others have heard of the shouts, one by one ran out of their room to check on what was going on.

“Who’s shouting?!!” Ki Beom’s asked frantically.

“Is anything wrong?!!” Ki Seop’s asked.

“What were you shouting at about, Xander? Come on now, it’s early in the morning, WAY early!!” Soo Hyeon’s said and he’s look quite upsetting.

“Ask Kevin, he know what was going on and why I was shouting!!” Xander’s said angrily. Everyone turned their head around and stared at Kevin and they’re looked like zombies whom about to eat the victims.

“Eli has gone to China.” Kevin’s said. Everyone eyes became very huge and wide the seconds they heard what Kevin has said.

“CHINA?!!” All of them were shouting at the same time and they were very shocked.

“Yes, China. Do you not hear what I have said or was it not clear? He has no choice but to proceed with it.” Kevin’s said. All of them were pausing and knew right away when Kevin has said it like that.

“Pity him.” Ki Seop’s said. “I felt sorry for him.” The others were nodded agreeing alongside Ki Seop.

“What could he do, obviously he has no choice when that woman has made her mind up.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Oh Dong Ho, you and Eli are practically grow up together, more or less. Have you ever met his Mother?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“I rather not meet her. It’s not fun, it’s frightening.” Dong Ho’s said. “Actually I nor nuna have never meet her before since she’s always abroad. It’s kind of saddened for Eli, I feel sorry for him.” He’s sighed heavily. Ki Beom’s looked to the left and the right, making sure it’s very clear.

“Does Ji Ahn know about this?” Ki Beom’s asked whispery. Everyone’s shrugged their shoulders then they looked at Kevin.

“Why are you all looking at me like that?” Kevin’s asked.

“Does she know, Kevin?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“I do not know; well maybe you are the third person to be close to her amongst us.” Ki Seop’s said.

“Is that your sarcasm talking or what, Ki Seop?” Kevin’s asked.

“Oh, do not bickering the two of you. It’s still early for you to bicker at this time of hour and I am still tired.” Dong Ho’s said.

“The awkward moment when the youngest acted like the oldest one and the oldest acted like the youngest one.” Soo Hyeon’s said while walking back to his room. “You back to sleep, you two and stops bickering.” He’s said before he’s closed the door.

“I am going back to sleep as well.” Dong Ho’s said as he’s walking back to his room. “Good day.” He’s said before he’s closed the door.

“Great, everyone has gone back to their room.” Ki Beom’s said. Just when he was about to head back to his room, he’s looked at the Xander, Ki Seop and Kevin. “Are the three of you not going back to your room?”

“I am too awake to go back to sleep.” Xander’s said.

“What are you going to do now? It’s 5:00AM in the morning, Xander.” Ki Seop’s said. Xander’s shrugged his shoulders.

“I’ll just go downstairs and entertain myself.” Xander’s said. “And if you ever need me, I’ll be right in the living room.”

“I could not go back to sleep either. I am used to wake up early so I’ll go make myself something to eat.” Kevin’s said.

“Oh, could you make some for me as well? In whatever you are going to eat that is.” Xander’s said.

“Well I’ll be; I am flabbergasted.” Kevin’s said. Xander’s grinned. “Very well then.”

“HURRAY!!” Xander’s exclaimed.

“The two of you are making my morning somehow quite unusual. I must still be dreaming.” Ki Seop’s said. Ki Beom’s laughed lightly.

“You are quite cranky, Ki Seop. Why so?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“Well, if it’s not for that shouting then I would still be sleeping and dreaming such glorious dream.” Ki Seop’s said.

“Oh, Ki Seop. Drop it off with your sarcasm; just go back to your sleep.” Xander’s said. “You are too cranky.”

“Very well then.” Ki Seop’s said as he’s walking to his room. “I’ll see you all in many hours from now.” Ki Beom’s laughed lightly then he went back to his room not long after.

“Shall we go downstairs?” Xander’s asked.

“Oh, we shall, Xander, we shall.” Kevin’s said.

In the living room –

Whilst Kevin’s in the kitchen cooking something for the both of them to eat, Xander’s surfing through the Internet with his Laptop at the usual sites he always visits. Something happened that made him looked quite saddened when he’s click on something by accident.

Kevin was wondering why Xander has became very silent all of sudden then he saw Xander’s face was very saddened from the kitchen.

“Xander, what’s the matter?” Kevin’s asked.

“I do not think she’s cut off to be with me or wanting to be with me.” Xander’s said.

“What’s make you say so?” Kevin’s asked. Slowly Xander’s turned his Laptop around facing Kevin and when he saw what Xander was showing to him, his eyes became very wide and he was very in shock and could not believe with his own eyes at what he’s just saw.

“Is this true, Xander? Is that’s really her?” Kevin’s asked with disbelief in his eyes. Xander’s nodded.

“I could not believe this, why is she doing this to me?” Xander’s asked.

“Why don’t you ask her, Kevin and ask if this is all true.” Kevin’s said whilst patted Xander’s back.

“I am shattered, Kevin. How could I possibly meet her?” Xander’s asked. “I am not sure if I ever want to see her face.”

“Do you not want any explanation from her?” Kevin’s asked.

“It is not a matter anymore, Kevin. Everything is over now!!” Xander’s said angrily. “What is the use, Kevin, what is the use?”

“As much as I hate seeing you in like this, we need to get this over with.” Kevin’s said. Just when Xander’s about to say, Kevin has said it first before him. “No, Xander!! You need to do this ASAP or else it will be too late, do you understand, Xander?!!” Xander has no choice but to follow what Kevin has said.

“Very fine then.” Xander’s said sulkily.

“Go call her up, Xander.” Kevin’s said.

“Then after that, what will I do?” Xander’s asked. Kevin’s breathed out heavily.

“Oh, Xander, do I have to tell you everything? Tell her you wanted to meet her up.” Kevin’s said.

“You’re awfully mad.” Xander’s said then he’s pouted his mouth.

“Xander, I am not mad.” Kevin’s said. Xander’s still pouted whilst staring at Kevin. “Please do not pout at me, Xander. For some or many reason, you’re acting like little child here. Even Dong Ho has never pouted at me.”

“Did you eat something wrong, Kevin?” Xander’s said. “You’re sounded so distress.”

“I am not, Xander. It’s not a matter. Now, what are you waiting for? Call her up then.”

Xander has no choice but to do what Kevin’s asked him to do. Many hours later, when it’s already 10:00AM, Kevin and Xander went to the City to meet up with someone and when they have arrived at location where they’re going to meet up in many minutes more.

Whilst waiting for her to arrives, Xander was very frantic at the same time he’s felt very reluctant to be there meanwhile Kevin was very calm and he’s aware of Xander’s behaviour and he’s just let Xander’s be like that.

“Come on now, Xander. Do not be like this. This is not the first time you met her, right?” It’s like we came here for a date, something like that.” Kevin’s said.

“Can I go home, now?” Xander’s asked.

“No!! Until everything is utterly settled then yes, WE can go home.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin, you are acting like a Mother which I do not believe it is not a good one.” Xander’s said.

“I am not. I just do not like to see you or the others feeling very saddened and unhappy.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin...” Xander’s could not finish his sentence when a very familiar voice called his name out from behind and when he’s turned around, there he saw her standing not far from where they’re at and he was quite surprised to see her.

“Xander...?” She’s said.

Twenty steps away: Pace 0010.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 014^th of 2011.

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- Pace 009 -

On their way to the Nurse’s Room as Min Hae’s helped Dong Ho’s walking, from afar she was watching them walking towards her way. Slowly she’s looked at Dong Ho, whom was being helped by Min Hae and when he saw her not afar from where he’s at, he’s froze right away making Min Hae’s wondered why he’s stopped all of sudden.

“Dong Ho, is anything alright?” Min Hae’s asked. Dong Ho’s did not say anything right away and just stared at the one that’s stood not far from where he’s at.

“Dong Ho...” She’s said, calling Dong Ho’s name.

“Y-You...” Dong Ho’s stuttered. “I am sorry.”

“You have not call me lately, why is that?” She’s asked.

“Yong Hee, I am sorry.” Dong Ho’s said while pulling his body away from Min Hae then slowly he’s moved forward to Yong Hee. Few steps forwards, he already fell down on the floor making both of the girls running closer to Dong Ho but the first one to approach him was Yong Hee.

“Do not push yourself, Dong Ho.” Yong Hee’s said while helping Dong Ho’s up then right that moment, she’s helped him walking to the Nurse’s Room. Min Hae was a little saddened seeing that she was left behind. Min Hae’s breathed out heavily, she’s turned around and walked off heading to her Class.

In the Nurse’s Room –

“Is Dong Ho going to be alright?” Yong Hee’s asked worriedly.

“He will be alright as long as he’s rested up here.” The Head Nurse’s said.

“Min Hae!! Where’s Min Hae?!!” Dong Ho’s shouted. Quickly Yong Hee’s tried to calm Dong Ho’s down.

“She’s not here, Dong Ho. She has returned back to her Class.” Yong Hee’s said.

“But why did she not tell me this?” Dong Ho’s asked. “She could have come along.”

“Dong Ho, I am here, am I not? I can take care of you.” Yong Hee’s said.

“But...” Dong Ho’s could not finish his sentence when Yong Hee’s cut it out.

“You should rest down now, Dong Ho. I will be right over here if you ever need of me.” Yong Hee’s said. Dong Ho has no choice but to rest down.

Later, as break time has arrived, quickly Min Hae’s ran out of her class and right away she’s went to the Nurse’s Room and when her fellow classmates saw her odd behaviours, they looked onto one another’s face and they just shrugged their shoulders knowing nothing moreover they’re not very close with Min Hae’s since she’s the new girl.

They always thought that Min Hae’s never wanted to befriend with them hence of her silly behaviours where she’s always so in a rush. They never even speak to her or anything making everything harder.

On her way to the Nurse’s Room, she was running whilst holding lunch boxes closed to her chest and when she has arrived at the Nurse’s Room, slowly she’s slid the door opened and peeked her head onto the room. She’s looked around to the left and the right and when everything was clear, she’s smiled to herself at the same time she’s stepped inside.

Slowly Min Hae’s walked forward to where the place that Dong Ho’s normally was at and when she saw Dong Ho’s rested on the bed, she’s smiled joyfully knowing that only the both of them were in the Nurse’s Room. Just like that she’s walked closer to Dong Ho without trying to make any noises.

“Dong Ho?” Min Hae’s asked whispery. No respond from Dong Ho as he’s fast asleep. Slowly Min Hae sat down on the chair that’s right next to the bed. Smilingly she was to herself, she’s watched Dong Ho’s sleeping then all of sudden, Dong Ho’s opened his eyes and when he’s turned his head around, the first thing he saw was Min Hae and that has made him jumped in surprise knowning Min Hae was there right in front of him.

“Min Hae!!” Dong Ho’s exclaimed. Quickly he’s stood up sitting at the same time he’s held back the pain.

“Please, do not push yourself, Dong Ho.” Min Hae’s said worriedly.

“I do not care about that as long as you are here and not far away from me.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Please rested down, Dong Ho. Do not move too much. You are worrying me.” Min Hae’s said. When Dong Ho’s heard at what Min Hae’s just said, it made him laughing weakly. “Why are you laughing, Dong Ho?”

“It’s just, you are concern of me. I am grateful, happy yet feeling very special.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Oh, Dong Ho, you are so silly.” Min Hae’s said. “Oh right, are you hungry? Because I brought us a lunch, I made them.” Min Hae’s smiled. Dong Ho’s nodded then slowly Min Hae’s opened the lunch box and there when Dong Ho saw it, his eyes were huge with a wide smile on his face.

“All of these make me smile even more widely.” Dong Ho’s said then slowly he’s lifted his head up and looked at Min Hae’s face. “You have brightened my day, thank you Min Hae.”

“I would not mind at all if I’d brightened your day even if it’s everyday as long as you are all smilingly happy.” Min Hae’s said.

From outside the Nurse’s Room, Yong Hee was watching everything and when she’s heard at what Dong Ho’s said to Min Hae, that very moment, Yong Hee’s heart was shattered apart and she felt like disaster every second from that on.

She has always love Dong Ho but she has never told him before how she’s felt towards him and when she’s thought she was Dong Ho’s one and only friend, she was wrong. Tears came out from her eyes and slowly it flowed down her cheeks making her face’s wet.

Quickly Yong Hee’s wiped the tears away from her face with her hands then when she’s looked back at Dong Ho and how happy he was, that very moment she’s thought that she will be the one to make him happy but turned out it was never her but someone else that just came to Dong Ho’s life.

Yong Hee’s looked down on her hands at the lunch box she’s brought just for Dong Ho and when she knew that she would not be giving it to Dong Ho, tears were dropped onto the lunch boxes making it wet.

“I have always loved you and always will be, but turned out I am not the one you will be giving your heart to.” Yong Hee’s muttered to herself whilst wiping the tears away with her hands. “I really-really love you but why could I not tell you how I really feel?” As much as she wanted to stop crying, she could not. Before anyone sees her like that, she’s walked off along with her shattered heart. Many seconds after she has left, Dong Ho’s turned his head around and looked at the slide door and he thought that he heard something and just stared at the slide door for many minutes.

“Are you alright, Dong Ho?” Min Hae’s asked. Dong Ho’s nodded then he’s turned his head back around and looked at Min Hae’s with a smile.

“Yes, I am alright.” Dong Ho’s said. “But honestly, I was hearing something that came from outside the door but maybe so I was just imagined such thing.”

“What could it be, do you know Dong Ho?” Min Hae’s asked. Dong Ho’s shrugged his shoulders then he’s shook his head.

“I am not quite sure.” Dong Ho’s said.

At the rooftop –

With saddened and shattered heart, Yong Hee’s eat her lunch alone at the rooftop and she could not stop crying and as much as she tried to stop, the more she wanted to cry. All of sudden, in the middle of her sobbing her life, from behind someone knocked on her back gently.

When Yong Hee’s turned her head around to see who the one that knocked on her back was, she was very surprised to see him and what more surprising was for him to see her in her crying state. When she’s realized he’s saw her crying, quickly she’s turned her head back around and wiped the tears in such rushing way.

“It was such a pleasant napped until I heard someone sobbing and it was close.” He’s said. “And it’s turned out to be that the one that was sobbing her life was you.”

“I am sobbing or shouting or whatever I do, it’s none of your business.” Yong Hee’s said.

“It might be none of my business but when it was bothering my napping, it is my business to know.” He’s said.

“Leave me alone.” Yong Hee’s said.

“You are such a pain. I am going back to my napping.” He’s said then just like that he’s turned around and walked off to where he came from but he’s stopped moving all of sudden when Yong Hee has said something.

“Why are you such an evil person, Ihn Geok?” Yong Hee’s questioned. Ihn Geok did not respond right away and he froze just like that in the position. “When we were in the same class before when we were still in Elementary School, you were such a nice and kind person but now, you have changed, massively.”

“You do not know me, leave that out and it’s unnecessary none of your business and stop being such a stupid girl.” Ihn Geok’s said.

“I do not know you, Ihn Geok. You and I was very much a closed friend but when you have entered High School, you have changed utterly and massively.” Yong Hee’s said. “Did you not remember all of that?” Ihn Geok did not say anything then he’s walked off just like that. “Are we not still friend, Ihn Geok?” He did not respond after that and just went off until he was gone from her sight. Yong Hee’s sighed heavily. “And I thought we have promised each other.” She’s muttered to herself with a heavy long sighed.

“Silly girl, I have never forgotten our promise.” Ihn Geok’s mumbled to himself and he’s heard clearly at what Yong Hee’s has muttered many minutes ago.

---

At the XXX’s University –

Soo Hyeon’s was sneaking here and there around the place like a mouse and obviously he was hiding himself from specific people especially the lunatic one. When the line has clear, he’s breathed out in relieve then he’s stepped forward normally and just when he thought everything turned out alright, he was wrong when from behind, he was being surprised by Mirai.

Soo Hyeon’s sighed heavily knowing Mirai has found him. From behind she’s grabbed Soo Hyeon’s right arm and just like that she’s clinging onto him tightly and always in a happy mood.

“And you thought you could hide from me, are you Soo Hyeon?” Mirai’s asked joyfully.

“Can you not see? Of course I am.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “Why are you kept on following me? Are you a stalker or something like that? I felt disturbed and uncomfortable.”

“On the contrary, Soo Hyeon but of course, I am always here and you could never run away even if you could but you could not.” Mirai’s asked.

“Do not say such confusing matter, Mirai.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “But really now, why are you always following me everywhere?”

“I was never following you. I always catch you on the right time, Soo Hyeon.” Mirai’s said then she’s laughed lightly.

“Stop doing that.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “And please, do not cling on me, people will think wrongly.” Mirai’s chuckled.

“Is what people think of about you, is that important?” Mirai’s asked. “Let them think whatever they want, it will never change a thing.”

“Just please do not do that again.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Honestly, I really adores you Soo Hyeon and I do not know why but every time I am around you, I am just so very joyful. Maybe I am just too happy to see you.” Mirai’s asked. “But of course maybe to others, I look quite annoying but that’s just me and if you do not want to be friend with me, it is okay. I understand. And if I have made you feel unease, I will go away.” Seconds later, Mirai’s turned around and just when she’s about to steps forward, Soo Hyeon’s stopped her.

“Wait up, Mirai!!” Soo Hyeon’s spoke. “It’s not like I do not like you. It’s just; can you please not cling onto me anymore? I do not mind to be your friend, really.” Mirai’s turned her head around and looked at Soo Hyeon’s face then slowly she’s smiled.

“Yes, I promise.” Mirai’s said. Soo Hyeon’s smiled to her.

“That’s great to hear.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “And we can start over, what say you?”

“I would love to.” Mirai’s said with a happy smile on her face.

Not far from where they were at, someone was watching them and it made her feel very upset and pain in the heart every time she saw Soo Hyeon’s close to another girl and when she knew that the new girl; Mirai’s became closer and closer to Soo Hyeon, she’s never like it at all.

Hae Ri was quite upset at what she’s just witnessed. Slowly she’s turned around and walked back to her class. On her way to class, she’s stumbled upon Ji Ahn yet she never knew that she and Soo Hyeon’s lived under the same roof.

When they were walking passed each others, Hae Ri’s turned her head around and glanced at Ji Ahn before Ji Ahn’s gone from her sight. Many steps away from one another, Ji Ahn’s felt like someone was staring at her so she’s stopped moving then she’s turned her head around and there was no one there and she’s just looked quite confused in the air.

“Did something just happen that I should be aware of?” Ji Ahn’s muttered to herself. “I guess it was just my imagination.” When she’s turned her head back around, she was quite surprise to see Soo Hyeon’s standing right in front of her and she did not even realized it herself. “Oh, Soo Hyeon. When did you come?” Soo Hyeon’s smiled to her.

“Did I surprise you?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. Ji Ahn’s nodded then she’s smile to him.

“Yes, very surprise. When did you come? I did not hear you coming.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I was just around the corner and when I turned around, I saw you but you were looking at something.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “Were you distracted by something?” He’s chuckled.

“I am quite unsure but something was staring at me.” Ji Ahn’s said whilst putting her right index finger on her chin then slowly she’s looked up to Soo Hyeon and her brows furrowed. “Are you alright, Soo Hyeon?”

“No, I am very fine, Ji Ahn.” Soo Hyeon’s responded. “You are worried of me?” His eyes became very huge and he’s looked ever happier than ever. Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“You are my friend, are you not? Of course I do be very worried.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Yes, I am.” Soo Hyeon’s said with a bitter smiled. It was silent for many minutes until Ji Ahn’s opened her mouth.

“Shall we head back to Class?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s just nodded then without wasting anymore times; together they’re walking back to Class.

Meanwhile at Eli’s Office –

Eli’s sighed heavily as he was very noticeable how very exhausted he’s looked like especially around his eyes, it can be seen how tired he was. He’s looked paler than ever.

He kept on massaging his forehead and the stressed he’s getting was piling everywhere then all of sudden, someone was knocking at the door then slowly the door was opened from the outside after Eli has responded.

“MR. Kim, the appointment for tonight Dinner...” She could not finish her sentence when Eli’s raised his right hand to halt her off.

“Cancel it. I would not be coming to that Dinner tonight.” Eli’s said without looking at his P.A.

“But MR. Kim, your Mother...” She could not finish her sentence, again.

“Whatever the consequences will be, I will face that myself.” Eli’s said. “Now, you can go back to your work.” She’s did not say anything and just walked out of Eli’s Office after he’s ordered her so. He’s sighed heavily after she has left the Office. Then not long after, there’s again another knocked on the door and Eli has no choice but to respond and let them in. Slowly the door was opened from the outside and the first one to appear was Kevin’s head with a huge smiled on his face.

“Hey, Eli.” Kevin’s said while stepping inside the Office. “You do not look so great. Are you alright?” Eli’s sighed heavily.

“Distress, Kevin. My head, I swear, for any seconds now, it will be exploding!!” Eli’s said.

“Too much work in day? You’re working too much, Eli. Why do you not just take a rest and go for a trip to somewhere to ease your mind then?” Kevin’s questioned. “By the look of you, you’re about to distort and break apart here.” Eli’s sighed heavily.

“I do agreed with what you said, Kevin.” Eli’s said. “I did planned to go to somewhere at the end of this weekend and I am very much looking forward to it.” He’s smiled weakly. When Kevin’s heard at what Eli has just said, all of sudden he’s started to grin cheekily. “Why are you putting that face on, Kevin?”

“Oh nothing, just nothing.” Kevin’s said.

“Do not do something mischievous, Kevin. I know you very well so you better dare not doing so.” Eli’s said. Kevin’s smirked.

“Oh, do not worry, Eli. I would not do that at all.” Kevin’s said.

“If I knew you are up to something, I swear I will do something that you’ll regret on it for the rest of your life, Kevin.” Eli’s said.

“Do not worry; I would not do such thing.” Kevin’s said.

“You better be, Kevin, or else.” Eli’s said. Kevin’s nodded violently.

At the XXX’s School –

As the School has ended for the day, Yong Hee’s quickly packing her stuff and putted it into her backpack. After she has finished everything, she’s looked around and everyone has left the School. Just like that, she’s grabbed her backpack and ran out of the Class but something happened when she’s stepped out of the Class as she’s bumped onto someone making her to wobble herself and when she was nearly going to fall down to the floor, someone’s grabbed her and pulled her up to stand properly on her own two feet.

Yong Hee was breathed out in relieved that she’s did not fall down, slowly she’s lifted her head up to thanking the one that has just saved her from the fall and when she saw the lifesaver’s face, she was quite surprised to see Ihn Geok’s that was standing right in front of her.

That moment, Yong Hee could not stop staring at Ihn Geok’s face and it made him felt uncomfortable for someone to stare at him that long.

“Why are you staring stupidly at me like that?” Ihn Geok’s asked.

“I am very surprised, but why are you here?” Yong Hae’s asked.

“Why, I could not be here? I do go to this School as well, genius.” Ihn Geok’s said.

“It’s not like that, you know what I mean.” Yong Hae’s spoke. “Why are you here?”

Twenty steps away: Pace 009.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 013^th of 2011.

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- Pace 008 -

Back at the City –

“Soo Hyeon, do you know her?” Mirai’s asked Soo Hyeon and she sounded quite upset.

“Who are you?” She’s asked then she’s looked at Soo Hyeon. “Who is she, Soo Hyeon?” Soo Hyeon’s breathed out heavily.

“Come on now, you two. I do not have time for this.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “Oh, she’s in the same class as I am, Hae Ri.”

“Soo Hyeon...” Hae Ri’s said disappointedly.

“I am sorry, but I have to go now!!” Soo Hyeon’s said then quickly he’s ran off inside to the Supermarket. After Soo Hyeon has left many seconds ago, Mirai’s turned around facing Hae Ri and she’s seemed quite unpleased with Hae Ri.

“Are you Soo Hyeon’s new lover?” Hae Ri’s asked. Mirai’s smirked.

“Yes, indeed I am one and only lover that Soo Hyeon’s love.” Mirai’s said proudly.

“What a shame that Soo Hyeon has never told me about his new lover before.” Hae Ri’s said then she’s smiled cheekily to Mirai. “You are not making this up, are you not? I know Soo Hyeon’s too well and if he ever has a new lover, he would tell me.”

“You are saying so like that’s because Soo Hyeon has never accepted your love and you are quite disappointed, are you not? I can see that’s in your face not long ago.” Mirai’s said with a grinned.

“Do not joke around as you are just nothing but a mere classmate.” Hae Ri’s said.

When Kevin has arrived at the Supermarket, the same one that Soo Hyeon’s went into, just when he was about to pay for the Milks he was holding onto, he’s stumbled onto Soo Hyeon who was already paid for the milks.

“There you are, Soo Hyeon!!” Kevin’s exclaimed.

“What are you doing? I got the Milks already and should you not be at home?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“That was because you were taking quite long that I could not bear to see Ji Ahn’s expression so I came down here to get her the Milks.” Kevin’s said. “And you, why were you taking so long, Soo Hyeon?!!”

“Long story for me to tell you here, it was quite unlucky for me to encounter such unexpected matter.” Soo Hyeon’s said with a sighed. “Now come on, put those Milks away and let’s go. I have the Milks already.” Right that second, Kevin’s putted the Milks away and ran off to where Soo Hyeon’s at and together they were leaving the Supermarket.

Meanwhile –

Dong Ho and Min Hae were walking their way home and when they have reached home, Dong Ho’s lets Min Hae’s to enter the house first then followed by him from behind. When Min Hae’s walked inside heading to the living room, there Xander and Ki Beom were playing around with the Board Games on the Coffee Table whilst sitting on the floor.

When Min Hae saw Xander and Ki Beom, directly she’s bowed to them 90 degrees. From the kitchen, when Ji Ahn’s saw Min Hae has arrived, quickly she’s ran to the living room and greeted her right away.

“You came.” Ji Ahn’s said joyously. Min Hae’s nodded then she’s smiled to Ji Ahn.

“Yes, after all you’re invited me. I could not just turn it away just like that.” Min Hae’s said. Ji Ahn’s laughed lightly then she saw Dong Ho’s standing behind Min Hae.

“You brought Min Hae’s here, Dong Ho? Was that why you were in such a rushed?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Dong Ho’s nodded then he’s smiled to her whilst his face turned into red colour.

“But I was pretty lucky to stumble upon her at the bench not far from here.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Alright then, but oh, why don’t you bring Min Hae’s around the place while I’ll get the food ready in many minutes.” Ji Ahn’s said before she’s heading to the kitchen then all of sudden, Xander’s stood up then he’s followed Ji Ahn’s from behind.

“I’ll help you out.” Xander’s said. Ki Beom’s looked around to the left and the right then he’s realized that everyone has left him alone in the living room.

“Great, now I am forever alone and even Xander’s ditched me off.” Ki Beom’s said.

“Ki Beom!!” Xander’s shouted from the kitchen. “Come and help us out!!” Ji Ahn’s laughed lightly with Ki Beom’s silly behaviour. Quickly Ki Beom’s stood up and ran off to the kitchen just like that.

“Even though I have not yet thanking you officially, but thank you.” Dong Ho’s said. Min Hae’s smiled. “And thank you for coming over and to join us for dinner. It’s such a great pleasure that you came.”

“I do not mind at all.” Min Hae’s said. “If I asked you, I hope you do not mind at all but why did those two do that to you yesterday?” Dong Ho’s breathed out heavily.

“They do not like me from the first day I came to the School but I really do not know what their reasons were to have bully me just like that, constantly.” Dong Ho’s explained. “Of course it’s not a matter but what matter is that they made my nuna worries and sad and I very much hate it when people does that to my nuna.”

“You care about your nuna very much.” Min Hae’s said. “It’s lucky for you to have her in your family; I do not even have any brother or sister. I am the only daughter in the family.” She’s smiled insipidly.

“I am sorry to hear that.” Dong Ho’s said. Min Hae’s laughed lightly.

“Why are you saying sorry for? It’s not a matter and you do not have to apologize.” Min Hae’s said with a smile. “Since I came to the School, I have never yet made any friend and when that Head Nurse’s assumed I am your friend, I just do not know what to say to her since we barely knew.”

“I’ll be your friend if you do not mind, beside I like being friend with you.” Dong Ho’s said.

“No one has every said like that or even wanting to be friend with me before.” Min Hae’s said. “But I am very happy to know that some people would not mind to be friend with me.”

“It is such a waste for them though, such a shame.” Dong Ho’s said. Min Hae’s giggled.

“Yes, it is such a shame.” Min Hae’s said.

“Come, let’s go back inside.” Dong Ho’s said. Min Hae’s nodded then together they went back inside. When they were walking back to the living room, Kevin and Soo Hyeon have finally returned home from the City. Quickly he’s paced his steps to the kitchen and when he’s showed up, eyes were on him.

“You took quite long to get the Milks, Soo Hyeon.” Ji Ahn’s said. Then not long after, Kevin’s showed up. Soo Hyeon’s sighed and did not say anything at all. Ji Ahn’s looked at Kevin and he’s just shrugged his shoulders knowing nothing at all.

“Milks are all here, I’ll go finish the dessert.” Ji Ahn’s said. When Kevin’s turned around, there he saw Dong Ho’s friend where Soo Hyeon has told not long ago.

“Oh, hello.” Kevin’s said. Min Hae’s bowed down 90 degrees to Kevin, the second he’s greeted her.

“This is Kim Min Hae, Kevin. She’s a friend from School.” Dong Ho’s said, introducing Min Hae’s to Kevin.

“Hello there, I am Kevin.” Kevin’s said introducing his name to Min Hae while stretching his right arm to Mi Hae. Slowly she’s grabbed his hands then they shook their hands after.

Later on, when they have done with their Dinner, they went to the living room to play with the Board Games that Xander has brought them from his rooms. They were having too much fun until Min Hae has realized it’s getting late. Quickly she’s excused herself and at first all of them were very reluctant to let her go home but they have no choice or else she would be in huge trouble.

Dong Ho’s walked her out to the front door then one by one turned their head around and looked at Soo Hyeon and he has no clue why they were all glaring at them like that.

“How about you drive Min Hae’s home? It’s not safe for young lady to walk home by herself at this time of hour. Bring Dong Ho’s along as well.” Kevin’s said. Soo Hyeon’s turned his head and looked at Ji Ahn and she’s just nodded without saying anything.

“Alright, I’ll drive her home then.” Soo Hyeon’s said then slowly he’s stood up and walked towards the front door. “Come on you two, you are coming with me.”

“Where to, Soo Hyeon? Min Hye’s about to...” Dong Ho’s could not finish his sentence when Soo Hyeon’s interrupted him.

“I’ll drive her home and you’re coming with me, Dong Ho.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Well then if you do not mind, let’s go.” Dong Ho’s said. Then just like that Soo Hyeon’s walked off to his car then followed by Dong Ho and Min Hye’s from behind. After they have gone, Ki Beom was rolling around the floor freely like a five years old child then Xander’s kicked Ki Beom lightly.

“What are you doing?” Xander’s asked. Ki Beom’s kept on rolling around then many seconds later, he’s stopped rolling.

“Ji Ahn, do we still have that dessert left?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“Yes, it is in the refrigerator.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“HURRAY!!” Ki Beom’s exclaimed, cheering to himself. Then quickly he’s stood up and ran towards the kitchen.

“BRING ME SOME AS WELL!!” Xander’s shouted from the living room.

“GO GET SOME YOURSELF, LAZY BUM!!” Ki Beom’s shouted back from the kitchen. Xander’s groaned then he’s stood lazily and walked towards the kitchen. Ji Ahn’s laughed lightly then just when she’s about to stand up, someone just came from the front door and when she’s turned around, she saw Eli’s whom just returned home from the Office and by automatically, she’s smiled.

“Eli...” She’s said then slowly she’s stood up and walked closer to Eli. He’s moved his right hand towards her face and touched it gently. “Want me to make you something to drink?” Eli’s shook his head gently.

“Thank you but no, it’s alright. I just need to rest that’s all.” Eli’s said. Then slowly he walked towards the stairs and just when he was about to walk up the stairs, he’s stopped moving when Kevin’s called his name out.

“Eli, you have just returned home?” Kevin’s asked.

“Yes, I am. I am going head up to my room and straight to bed. If you need me or anything, tell me in the morning alright?” Eli’s said.

“Very fine then, go get your rest.” Kevin’s said then he went back to the kitchen.

“Eli...” Ji Ahn’s said. Eli’s turned his head around and smiled to Ji Ahn then he’s stretched his right arm to Ji Ahn and gives her a signal. Ji Ahn’s smiled then she’s walked towards Eli and grabbed his right hand.

In Eli’s room –

Ji Ahn’s sat on Eli’s bed while Eli’s slowly took his clothes off and let alone his body topless with only pants on. He’s turned around facing Ji Ahn then slowly he’s walked closer to Ji Ahn. As he’s right in front of her, he’s lowered his body down and sat on the floor whilst putted his head rested on Ji Ahn’s laps.

“I am so tired and exhausted from all of the works.” Eli’s said tiredly. Ji Ahn’s rubbed Eli’s head gently and could not help but to feel saddens for him.

“Oh, poor you. It’s must be hard for you.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“How was today? Did I miss something?” Eli’s asked.

“I invited Dong Ho’s friend from School for dinner and now he’s with Soo Hyeon sending her home.” Ji Ahn’s said. “And there are some leftover, do you want to eat, Eli?”

“I guess I have missed the excitement.” Eli’s said. “And I do not feel like wanting to eat or anything.” Slowly he’s lifted his head up and looked at Ji Ahn then just like that, he’s leaned his head closer to Ji Ahn and started to kiss her. Not long after, he’s stopped kissing Ji Ahn and realized that he has not yet cleaning himself up. “I must have smell like rotten egg.” He’s laughed lightly to his own joke. “I will be right back after I have cleaning up. Don’t you go away when I am in the bathroom, alright?” Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“I would not be; I will be staying here until you have returned back from the bathroom.” Ji Ahn’s said. Eli’s smiled then he walked to the bathroom. Many minutes later, Eli’s came back with only towel’s wrapped around his waist. Slowly he’s walked closer to Ji Ahn and sat on the bed beside her.

“I am all dandy now and of course not to forget, refreshed.” Eli’s said.

“I can see that but you are still wet, Eli.” Ji Ahn’s said whilst pointed to his wet body. He’s looked down and the water droplets flowing down his body then slowly he’s lifted his head up and looked at Ji Ahn, grinning.

“It could not be help since I was just come out from the bathroom.” Eli’s said. “But you could help me cleaning up.” Ji Ahn’s titled her head a little to the right as she’s looked at Eli’s with her right brow rose. Right that moment, Eli’s grabbed Ji Ahn’s right hand then he’s pulled her closer to him and hugged her gently. “I know we do not have that time together these past few days, I’m sorry if I did not spend times with you that much, but I am still her for you if you ever needed me.” Ji Ahn’s smiled calmly.

“It is alright Eli, I understand it very well.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I am sorry.” Eli’s said then he’s kissed her on the forehead.

“Don’t be, Eli. It’s alright.” Ji Ahn’s said. “But now, go to rest and tomorrow will be very busy for you as well.”

“If only there is one chance for me to skip that away yet that’s very impossible for me to do so.” Eli’s said, sighing heavily.

“I will go to my room now and let you rest, alright?” Ji Ahn’s said after she’s kissed him on the forehead. Slowly she’s stood up and when she’s just about to walk off, Eli’s quickly grabbed her right hand.

“Don’t leave me.” Eli’s said.

“Silly boy, what do you want me to do?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“Stay with me, please.” Eli’s said.

“Honestly Eli, your behaviour sometimes can surpass five years old child, though.” Ji Ahn’s said as she sat back down on the bed.

Right that second, Eli’s pulled Ji Ahn’s towards him to the bed. Lying on the bed facing face to face, Eli’s smiled to Ji Ahn and she’s smiled back to him. Slowly he’s pulled the blanket up and covered their selves with it.

The very next day in the early morning, when Ji Ahn’s opened her eyes, the first thing she ever saw was Eli’s dressing up and ready to go to work. Slowly she’s stood up and moved away from the bed with blanket covering herself up and walked closer to Eli then she’s hugged him from behind.

When Ji Ahn’s hugged Eli’s from behind, slowly he’s turned around facing Ji Ahn and hugged her back.

“Hello you, good morning.” Eli’s said whilst kissing Ji Ahn’s on the forehead. She’s smiled to him.

“Good morning.” Ji Ahn’s replied whispery. “Do you have to go?” Eli’s sighed heavily after he’s heard what Ji Ahn’s just said.

“Unfortunately I have to. I have no choice.” Eli’s said with gloomy looked on his face.

“I wish you do not have to yet I am not a selfish person.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“How about next weekend, you and I go to somewhere, just the two of us and there we can spend our times together without anyone bothering us and we could have private time together, how about it?” Eli’s asked.

“Really? Would you do that then?” Ji Ahn’s asked surprisingly. Eli’s nodded then he’s smiled to her while playing with her hairs.

“Yes, it is a promise. For you, I will do anything.” Eli’s said. When she’s heard the happy news, quickly she’s hugged Eli’s happily.

“Oh Eli, thank you.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Of course, for the one I cherish very much and the one I love with all my heart.” Eli’s said.

“I love you, Eli.” Ji Ahn’s said.

At XXX’s School –

In the middle of him walking his way to School at the same time eating a Toast, Dong Ho was looking forward to meet and see his new friend and when he was reaching the School, there the two bullies that always bully him were standing near the School’s Gate. From there, Dong Ho’s stopped moving and froze on the point at where he’s at.

Dong Ho’s breathed out heavily and decided to move on before he himself gets in trouble for being tardy. He’s moved his feet forward and continue moving and when he’s reaching the School’s Gate, as expected he was being stopped by the two bullies and they were grinning when they halted Dong Ho, like always,

“Oh, there boy, halt!! Where in the world are you going?”

“Hey, Joon. What do you think we should do to him?”

“Let’s kick him up and do worsen to him than before.” He’s smirked then just like that; he’s started to push Dong Ho’s hard that he fell on the ground sitting. Just when Dong Ho was about to do something, he did not get the chance when one of them halted him off by putting his right foot on Dong Ho’s chest, making him harder to move around.

“Why are you doing this to me?” Dong Ho’s asked.

“There is no reason; we just love to do this to you.” Joon’s said then he’s turned his head around to his partner in crime with a smirked. “What should we do to this petty boy this time, Ihn Geok?” Ihn Geok’s grinned.

“I will stomp him hard and make him hard to move.” Ihn Geok’s said evilly but when he was about to hit Dong Ho’s on the chest, Min Hae’s came running towards them before it’s too late. Before they walk off, Ihn Geok’s stomped his right foot on Dong Ho’s chest making him to coughed in pain. Min Hae was in shocked at what she just saw. Quickly she’s speeding up her pace towards Dong Ho.

“Dong Ho, are you alright?!!” Min Hae’s asked worriedly. When Dong Ho’s tried to speak, the only thing came out from his mouth was a coughed. “You look very awful. Let’s go to the Nurse’s Room.” Slowly she’s stood up whilst helping Dong Ho’s up. “Can you walk, Dong Ho?” He’s just nodded.

On their way to the Nurse’s Room as Min Hae’s helped Dong Ho’s walking, from afar she was watching them walking towards her way. Slowly she’s looked at Dong Ho, whom was being helped by Min Hae and when he saw her not afar from where he’s at, he’s froze right away making Min Hae’s wondered why he’s stopped all of sudden.

“Dong Ho, is anything alright?” Min Hae’s asked. Dong Ho’s did not say anything right away and just stared at the one that’s stood not far from where he’s at.

“Dong Ho...” She’s said, calling Dong Ho’s name.

“Y-You...” Dong Ho’s stuttered. “I am sorry.”

Twenty steps away: Pace 008.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 013^th of 2011.

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- Pace 007 -

Just when Soo Hyeon’s was about to open his mouth, there was an interrupt by a knocked on the door from the outside. When they heard of the noise, everyone was pausing at what they were doing then from the outside the door was opened. Slowly, a person stepped inside the class and everyone was whispering to one another especially the male student when they saw the person’s face in how beautiful she’s looked.

Soo Hyeon was wondering why everyone was whispering to one another and when he’s turned around, he’s saw someone stood beside their ART’s teacher. He was quite surprise to see the same girl he bumped onto not long ago was in the same Class as he was.

When she’s saw Soo Hyeon, she was all smiling to him and even waved at him and Soo Hyeon’s replied the smiled hesitatingly. When Soo Hyeon’s turned his head around and by accident looked at Ji Ahn, she was smiling to him.

“Is she your friend, Soo Hyeon?” Ji Ahn’s asked whispery.

“NO, SHE IS NOT!!” Soo Hyeon’s shouted by accident. When everyone heard of him shouting, they were all looking at him even the new girl and she was giggling at how silly Soo Hyeon was.

“You know, you do not have to shout.” Ji Ahn’s said. Soo Hyeon did not say anything after as he was mortified at his behaviour just not especially when the new student was laughing at him.

Later when it’s time for the students to have their break time, slowly the new student’s stood up from her seat and walked closer to Soo Hyeon. She even looked very happy and seems that she’s quite fond of being around Soo Hyeon.

“Hello, I’m Lee Mirai but you can call me Mirai.” She’s said introducing herself to Soo Hyeon. Soo Hyeon’s looked around to make sure that the new student’s talking to him then he’s turned back around and looked at her. “You are Soo Hyeon, yes?” Soo Hyeon’s nodded. “You are cute, I like you.” She’s giggled.

“Pardon me?” Soo Hyeon’s asked dumbfounded. “You are talking to me?”

“Of course I am talking to you, silly.” She’s said. “Who else could it be?”

“But why are you talking to me?” Soo Hyeom’s asked.

“Because I feels like talking to you and you seems to be quite one of a joyful person and I like that.” She’s said. Soo Hyeon’s turned his head to the left and looked at Ji Ahn and she’s just shrugged her shoulders. “I am hungry and I am not yet quite familiar with the place. Could you guide me and give me tour around the place?”

Just before Soo Hyeon’s about to say something, right that moment Mirai’s came closer to Soo Hyeon and just like that, she’s grabbed his arm and pulled him along to the door. Soo Hyeon’s turned his head around and he’s saw Ji Ahn’s smiling to him, yet he’s seemed quite unease and hesitated.

As they walked down the University’s corridors on their way to the Cafeteria, Mirai’s kept on clinging to Soo Hyeon’s right arm making him felt uncomfortable especially she’s someone he’s just met today. Mirai was very happy seeing she’s clinging onto Soo Hyeon.

Soo Hyeon’s tried many times to move himself away from Mirai but her grasped were too tight that he could not even budge away. When they have arrived at the Cafeteria, when Mirai was very busy browsing through the meal that were being sold there, Soo Hyeon’s sneaked away from Mirai and when he was about to run off, from behind Mirai’s grabbed him before he could run off.

“Where do you think you are going?” Mirai’s asked.

“I need to go back to Clas.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Can you not wait for later, after I have finished eating?” Mirai’s asked.

“I need to go.” Soo Hyeon’s said and just like that he ran off from Mirai and headed back to the ART’s Class. When he has returned back, no one was around; even Ji Ahn’s was not there. Slowly he’s stepped inside at the same time he’s turned his head around to the left and to the right, just to make sure. Not far from where he’s at, he saw the artwork that Ji Ahn has been doing lately. Slowly he walked closer and he was amazed with it and just when he was about to touch the paint, someone called him from behind. He’s turned his head around and there he saw Ji Ahn who’s holding a jar with clean water.

“Oh, Soo Hyeon. I thought you were with Lee Mirai.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I was but I felt like I needed to return back here.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Why so? Is there something you need to be done with?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“That’s because I do rather be here with you then with her.” Soo Hyeon’s answered. Ji Ahn’s tilted her head as she’s looked at Soo Hyeon’s face then slowly she’s started to smile to him.

“Thank you, Soo Hyeon.” Ji Ahn’s said smilingly.

At the XXX’s School –

As he was eating Chocolate’s filling Cream Puff whilst strolling around School, Dong Ho’s stopped moving all of sudden when he saw the same girl that was watching him playing the Piano the other days was eating along and there he’s just watched here from where he was standing then all of sudden he fell down when someone kicked him from behind.

Right that second, Dong Ho’s turned his head around and there he saw two boys that were always bullying him all smirking at him after the fall. Dong Ho’s looked quite upset then just when he’s about to standing up, one of them stomped his feet on Dong Ho’s back making him to fell down back to the ground and made him hard to standing up when the feet was still on his back.

They were laughing utterly at Dong Ho in how he was struggling to standing up. When she saw what was happening, quickly she’s ran towards them and when they saw her getting closer, he stomped on Dong Ho’s back with his feet so hard then the first one making Dong Ho to be in pain then after that, they walked off just like that with a satisfied smiles on their evil faces.

“Are you alright?” She’s asked worriedly. Dong Ho’s coughed in pain and he’s barely could move around. Quickly she’s grabbed Dong Ho’s up then she’s helped him to standing up. “Can you walk? Here, let me help you walk to the Nurse’s Room.” Dong Ho could not speak or do anything and he’s just followed to where she’s bringing him to.

Later, when they have arrived at the Nurse’s Room, Dong Ho was being told to rest on the bed by the Head Nurse and he’s just do with while she sat on the chair next to him and she’s took care of him whilst the Head Nurse’s went off to get something for Dong Ho and his injuries.

Whilst waiting for the Head Nurse’s to return, Dong Ho’s fell asleep even though he was injured and there she’s just sitting there watching him resting. When she’s looked at him, she’s could not help but to felt saddened for him. She’s breathed out lightly seeing how in pain Dong Ho was after being hurt by the fellow students.

“Poor you, what did you do to even deserved all of these?” She’s mumbled to herself. Just when she was about to move her hand towards Dong Ho’s head, she was being surprised by the returned of the Head Nurse. Quickly she’s pulled back her hand and acted like nothing.

“Is everything alright?” The Head Nurse’s asked.

“Yes and he’s seemed to resting up.” She’s said.

“Are you Shin Dong Ho’s friend? I have never seen him with anyone else around here in the past.” The Head Nurse’s asked. She’s shook her head. “Oh, it would be great if there is someone very kind like you to be his friend. He’s always alone as far as I know. Great child he is and he does not deserve all of these.”

“Is he always by himself?” She’s asked.

“Yes. And oh, thank you for bringing him here even though the two of you barely know each other.” The Head Nurse’s said.

“The problem is I was just got transferred to here few days ago. I am not sure if he would even want to be friend with me.” She’s said.

“Oh, lovely child, if you are very kind, even he would want to be friend with you.” The Head Nurse’s said.

“I am not sure if he’s even likes me.” She’s said.

Back at the XXX’s University –

Just when Ji Ahn was nearly done with her painting, all of sudden her cell phone was ringing and when she saw the contact name on the screen, quickly Ji Ahn’s picked the phone up and answered the call.

“Hello, is Dong Ho alright?!!” Ji Ahn’s asked panicky. Soo Hyeon who was there, he’s heard of everything especially when Ji Ahn’s brought up Dong Ho’s name by automatically getting worried. “Alright, I will be there ASAP!! Thank you for telling me.” After she has ended the called, quickly she’s packing all of her stuff and just when she was about to ran off, Soo Hyeon’s grabbed hand and pulled her closer to him.

“Ji Ahn!! Ji Ahn!! Calm down, please calm down.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“I do not have time for this, Soo Hyeon. I need to go to Dong Ho’s School now.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I will drive you there.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Ji Ahn has no choice and just to accepted Soo Hyeon’s invitation.

On their way to Dong Ho’s School, Ji Ahn was feeling quite unease and very worried and the whole time on the road, Soo Hyeon’s kept on telling Ji Ahn to calm down yet Ji Ahn was very troubled and bothered.

When they have arrived at Dong Ho’s School, just the seconds they have parked the Car; just like that Ji Ahn’s stepped out of the Car and ran as fast as she could to the Nurse’s Room. Ji Ahn’s barged inside the room when she has arrived and there she saw Dong Ho’s rested on the bed while being accompanied by the new girl.

“DONG HO!!” Ji Ahn’s shouted worriedly. “What happened?”

“Same thing was repeating, again.” The Head Nurse’s said.

“Again? But why does it have to be him?” Ji Ahn’s asked. “Are they the same one that did this to them before?” The Head Nurse’s nodded.

“Who did this to him?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. “If I ever know who did this to happened, I will do something for this not to be happening again in the future.”

“What more important is that Dong Ho is alright.” Ji Ahn’s said whilst rubbing Dong Ho’s head gently then she’s just realized there was someone there beside them. She’s turned around and there the new girl was sitting so quietly.

“She’s the one that helped bringing your brother’s here.” The Head Nurse’s said.

“I thank you for doing that, thank you for bringing him here.” Ji Ahn’s said with a smile. “What is your name?”

“I am Kim Min Hae.” She’s said introducing herself to them. Ji Ahn’s smiled.

“Thank you Kim Min Hae, thank you so very much.” Ji Ahn’s said. “If there is anything I could do for your big helped, name it.” Just when Min Hae was about to say something, Ji Ahn’s said it first before she could. “Oh, seeing that tomorrow is Sunday, how about you come by to our place and have dinner together, would it be alright? Beside Dong Ho’s friend is always welcome to our place.” At first Min Hae was very reluctant at first but when she’s see that Ji Ahn’s really wanted her to come over, she has no choice but to say yes.

At home –

When they have arrived home, Soo Hyeon’s helped Dong Ho’s walking inside and when they were getting closer to the sofa, Soo Hyeon’s slowly putted Dong Ho’s down rested on the sofa.

Even though they have arrived home safely, it was no surprised to see Ji Ahn was very worried about her little brother’s and when she looked at pain that Dong Ho bear, it really saddened her very much. Soo Hyeon’s himself could not believe at what happened to Dong Ho as he was often being hurt by the bullies yet Dong Ho has never told anyone about it.

Ji Ahn’s breathed out heavily when she saw Dong Ho’s in pain.

“Why did they do this to you?” Ji Ahn’s muttered to himself.

“I am sorry, nuna.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Why do you not just transfer to another School? I hate seeing you being injured like this.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Nuna, it is alright. I do not want to bother or trouble you beside I like studying at that School.” Dong Ho’s said.

“But if this happens again...” Ji Ahn’s could not finish her sentence when Dong Ho’s cut her sentence.

“It would not be happening again, I’ll promise.” Dong Ho’s said. Ji Ahn’s breathed out heavily.

“Very fine then.” Ji Ahn’s said sadly.

“Nuna, please do not be sad. I am alright now.” Dong Ho’s said at the same time he’s slowly putted his head rested on Ji Ahn’s right shoulder. “I am sorry.” He’s muttered.

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The very next day; at Kim’s Residence –

It’s already 4:00PM and Min Hae’s still in her bed listening to the music with her iPod Touch and when she saw the time on her phone, quickly she’s jumped out of the bed and ran to the bathroom. Many minutes later, she’s came out from the bathroom with towel’s wrapped around her body. She walked towards her wardrobe and quickly she’s chooses the best clothes for her to wear for the dinner that Ji Ahn has invited her to.

After she has chooses the perfect clothes, quickly she’s putted in on. When she’s all dressed up, she’s walked to the mirror and poised herself in front of it and re-checked herself again before she’s left the house.

Meanwhile, Dong Ho’s helping Ji Ahn’s in the kitchen and they were having fun at the same time Kevin, Xander and Ki Beom were in the living room and they were just watching both of the Shin’s siblings having fun in the kitchen without knowing anything.

Kevin and Xander’s turned their head around and looked at one another’s face and they just shrugged their shoulders knowing nothing. Just when they were about to say something, Soo Hyeon’s showed up from the Garage.

“Oh, the three of you are home.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Ki Seop’s decided to cancel the plan and so here we are staying at home even though all of us are already dressed up handsomely.” Ki Beom’s said unsatisfied.

“Do we have a guest or something? Dong Ho and Ji Ahn’s looked quite busy in the kitchen.” Xander’s said.

“Dong Ho’s friend from School is coming over tonight and she will be joining us for dinner. Ji Ahn was the one to invite her to come over.” Soo Hyeon’s said. When they heard at what Soo Hyeon’s just said, they looked to one another’s face then they started to chuckles.

“The three of you are silly.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Xander’s giggled.

“So this friend’s of Dong Ho...” Xander’s did not finish his sentence then he’s started to giggle again. Because of his silliness, Ki Beom who sat next to Xander pushed his shoulder gently just like that.

“You silly boy.” Ki Beom’s said.

“Oh, but you love me, Ki Beom.” Xander’s said teasingly as he’s putted his arms wrapped around Ki Beom’s necked.

“On the contrary, Kevin is my one and only but I can share my love with you, Xander.” Ki Beom’s said. Then slowly he’s turned his head around facing Kevin’s while Xander’s arms still around his neck. “Oh, why I love you too much, Kevin.”

“Oh, yes. Yes I do.” Kevin’s said. “And Xander, stay away from my love.” Soo Hyeon who was watching the drama that was just right in front of him could not help but to laughed lightly then he’s shook his head.

“The three of you are just too silly.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Slowly he’s started to walks away from them and went to the kitchen to check on Ji Ahn and Dong Ho. “Is there anything for me to help you two?”

“Soo Hyeon, we ran out of milk to make the dessert. Could you please buy two or three more cartons, please?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s smiled.

“It’s not a problem. I’ll go down to the city then. I’ll be back in no time.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Ji Ahn’s smiled to Soo Hyeon and she’s thanking him before he’s left the place.

At the City –

As Soo Hyeon’s stepped inside the Supermarket, it was quite unlucky for him when he was stumbled upon Mirai and he felt wanted to run away yet he could not when she was just right in front of him.

Soo Hyeon’s breathed out heavily knowing how unlucky he was to have met Mirai at the Supermarket. When Mirai’s saw Soo Hyeon, she was smiling so widely and happy to see him then just like that she’s came closer to Soo Hyeon’s and clinging onto his right arm. As much as he wanted to pull his arm away from Mirai, he could not when she grasped it tightly.

“What did I do to deserve this?” Soo Hyeon’s muttered to himself.

“Oh come on now, Soo Hyeon. Are you not happy to see me?” Mirai’s asked.

“I do not have the time to play around, I am in a rush!!” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Are you going to run away again like what you did to me, yesterday?” Mirai’s asked.

“Stop fooling around; can you not see I am in a rush?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. “Please, let go of me.” Just when Mirai was about to say something, when there’s a voice from behind called Soo Hyeon’s name and when he’s heard of the familiar voice, quickly he’s turned around and there he saw her standing not far from where he’s at.

“Soo Hyeon, is that you?”

Meanwhile –

Back at home, Kevin’s helped Dong Ho and Ji Ahn’s in the kitchen whilst Ki Beom and Xander’s helped decorating the dinning table and when they were nearly done with the food, Ji Ahn’s kept on peeking at the door every minutes hoping that Soo Hyeon’s to be showed up with three cartons of milk.

Ji Ahn’s breathed out lightly knowing that the dessert was not yet done and without the milks, she could not continue.

“I wonder where Soo Hyeon’s at.” Ji Ahn’s muttered to herself. Kevin’s felt bad that Ji Ahn was quite down then he’s decided to go down to the City to get her two cartons of Milk.

“Do not worry Ji Ahn. I’ll go get you the Milks.” Kevin’s said with a smile.

“But...” Ji Ahn’s could not finish her sentence when Kevin’s ran off to the front door just like that.

“Nuna, I have to go out for many minutes. I will be back in no time.” Dong Ho’s said whilst taking the apron off and ran off just like that.

“The two of them sure is in such a rushed.” Ji Ahn’s muttered to herself.

“Those two loves to barge here and there.” Xander’s said as he’s showed up from the dinning room, followed by Ki Beom’s from behind and he’s nodded agreeing.

“They looked like they are in need to go to the toilet.” Ki Beom’s said. Ji Ahn’s giggled.

“Silly boys are silly.” Xander’s said.

Meanwhile Min Hae was on her way and for the first time, she’s strolling around the place whilst holding a piece of paper with a home address written on it. Until now she has not yet manage to find the house and she’s still searching for it.

Min Hae’s breathed out heavily knowing that she has been searching for the house for nearly an hour already and she’s started to feel sore around her feet. Not far from where she’s at, she saw an empty bench and decided to rest before continues searching for the house.

It has been many minutes for Min Hae’s to rest down and from out of no where, Dong Ho’s appeared from out of no where and when he saw Min Hae’s sitting alone not far from where he’s at, he felt quite relieved. Quickly he ran towards Min Hae and when she saw Dong Ho’s coming closer, she was in relieved to see Dong Ho.

“I knew you’d be here.” Dong Ho’s said.

“You do?” Min Hae’s asked. “How do you know that I would be here?” Dong Ho’s smiled.

“I guess its must be instinct and feeling.” Dong Ho’s said. “I have not yet known what your name is.” Slowly Min Hae’s stood up with a smile on her face.

“I am Kim Min Hae but you can call me Min Hae.” Min Hae’s said, introducing herself.

“Shin Dong Ho.” Dong Ho’s said.

Back at the City –

“Soo Hyeon, do you know her?” Mirai’s asked Soo Hyeon and she sounded quite upset.

Twenty steps away: Pace 007.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 012^th of 2011.

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- Pace 006 -

With all of the commotions that the three of them have made, they were attracting the other people’s attention and now, eyes were on them especially her. When she saw the commotions, it made her laughed lightly when she saw the ones that made the commotions.

Slowly she’s stood up and walked towards them and Soo Hyeon was still shouting and reluctant to go with them.

“The three of you have never changed at all.” She’s said. Just by hearing her voices, the three of them became very quiet. It’s like they have just seen a ghost that’s right in front of them.

“What are you doing here, Hyo Jung?” Hoon’s asked. She’s smiled then she’s looked at their faces, one by one.

“Why could I not? I lived her too, of course. Just like the three of you.” Hyo Jung’s said.

“But you are not meant or even supposed to be here.” Jae Seop’s said. Hyo Jung’s smirked.

“Oh, do not be silly. I can come back here anytime I want.” Hyo Jung’s said. Slowly, she’s turned around and looked at Soo Hyeon. “Hello, Soo Hyeon.”

“I should not be here.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “I am going back home.” He’s turned around and just when he was about to steps forward, Hyo Jung’s called his name.

“Are you not happy that I am here, Soo Hyeon?” Hyo Jung’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s did not say anything or even wanted to see her face. “Look at me, Soo Hyeon.” No respond from Soo Hyeon, just like that he’s walked off. “SHIN SOO HYEON!!” Just like that, she ran off towards Soo Hyeon. “Soo Hyeon, why are you like this? Are you not happy that I am here?”

“Should I be here? Honestly, I do not even know myself.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“What have I ever done to you that you do not want to speak to me, Soo Hyeon?” Hyo Jung’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s sighed heavily.

“You did not remember at all at what you have done, do you?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. “First of all, you broke my heart. Second, you broke the promise and third and foremost of all, you did not care at anything at all. And you ask me why I do not want to speak to you? Do not humour with me, ever!!”

“I am very sorry but I do not get it, Soo Hyeon. I do not get it at all.” Hyo Jung’s said. “What are you trying to say?”

“Forget it. I do not want to speak with you anymore.” Soo Hyeon’s said and just when he was about to walks off, from behind in a surprised movement, Hyo Jung’s hugged Soo Hyeon’s from behind and Soo Hyeon’s himself never expected of that and he was quite in shock.

“I am so sorry at whatever I have done to you but really, I do not know what has happened, I really do not know.” Hyo Jung’s said. “And I really-really miss you, Soo Hyeon, so much and when you have said that you do not want to see or speak to me anymore, my heart shatters.”

“Please do not do this.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “I cared about you but I am not sure I do anymore.”

“Do you not love me anymore, Soo Hyeon?” Hyo Jung’s asked as tears flowed down her cheeks. Just like that Soo Hyeon’s grabbed Hyo Jung’s hands then he removed it from his body. Slowly he’s turned around facing Hyo Jung. He’s moved his right hand towards Hyo Jung’s face and touched it gently.

“I do, I do loved you but...” Soo Hyeon’s did not finish his sentence and just ended it like that.

“But what, Soo Hyeon?” Hyo Jung’s asked.

“I am sorry, Hyo Jung. I am very sorry.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “You deserve someone that is much better than me.” Slowly he’s moved few steps away from Hyo Jung with a saddened face then just like that, he’s turned around and walked off after he’s said goodbye to her. Hyo Jung’s cried and tears were making her cheeks wet and she could not stop crying.

Just when Soo Hyeon was about to step inside to his car, from behind him, someone’s tapped him on his shoulder and when he’s turned around, there’s stood Jae Seop and Hoon and they were smiling to him, like as if they knew what has happened.

Soo Hyeon’s smiled back to them the he’s breathed out in relieve.

“Are you going to be alright?” Hoon’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s nodded.

“I will be alright, thank you so much you two.” Soo Hyeon’s smiled insipidly.

“I really hope that we can talk more soon, seeing that both Hoon and I have to go now.” Jae Seop’s said. Soo Hyeon’s nodded.

“Come by to my place when the two of you have the time, alright? I will be there when you in need of me.” Soo Hyeon’s said smilingly.

“If only you were with us then we could hang around any time but oh well, it’s what you choose is what you choose.” Hoon’s said.

“Soo Hyeon’s passion is in ART’s studies and our passions are in Medical’s studies and Mechanical Engineering’s studies.” Jae Seop’s said. “Too bad we do not go to the same University, such a pity matter though.”

“At least we are the very best brother, are we not?” Hoon’s questioned.

“To the very end, Hoon. To the very end.” Jae Seop’s said. Soo Hyeon’s nodded agreeing.

“Soo Hyeon, you seem to be very quite since the very beginning until now. What is really the matter?” Hoon’s asked.

“If you have any problem, Soo Hyeon, you know you ca tell us.” Jae Seop’s said.

“Yes, I will and thank you so much you two.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Please do not keep on thanking us, Soo Hyeon.” Hoon’s said.

“I know but I really meant it.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

---

“Shin Dong Ho!!” She’s shouted Dong Ho’s name whilst pacing her steps towards him. Dong Ho’s stopped moving and waited for the one that’s just called his name out loud to come closer. “Wow, you really do walk very fast.”

“I was not? Maybe my step is bigger than normal people does when walking?” Dong Ho’s spoke.

“It does not matter; you’re still walking very fast.” She’s said. “Anyway, your Music’s Class is next?” Dong Ho’s nodded.

“Yes and perhaps today I can finish the song I have made.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Really? Can you play it to me when you have finished it already?” She’s asked.

“I do not mind at all.” Dong Ho’s said.

“HURRAY!!” She’s exclaimed then just like that, she’s jumped hugging to Dong Ho. He was quite surprise and his face’s turned to red colour was not excluded. When she has realized she was hugging Dong Ho, quickly she’s moved away from him. “It’s a promise then.” Dong Ho’s nodded and before she’s left for her class, she’s waved to him then she’s ran off just like that. Dong Ho’s breathed out heavily.

“What’s just happened?” Dong Ho’s mumbled to himself at the same time he’s slapped his face so he can wake up from the dream. “OUCH!! That’s hurt.” He’s sighed. “I must be dreaming.”

In the Music’s Class –

Dong Ho was the first one to arrive and no one was there yet except for him, all alone. Slowly he’s walked towards the Piano then slowly he’s moved his hands towards the keyboard and slowly he’s started to play the song he has been making for the past many days.

In the middle of playing his music on the Piano, he did not realized someone was there standing and watching him playing his music and when he’s turned around his head for no reason, there he’s saw someone standing near the door watching him. Quickly he’s stopped playing it and he was embarrassed that someone was watching him.

Dong Ho’s always feel so embarrass whenever someone watch him playing on the Piano except for his sister; Ji Ahn and before he’s good with his hands with the Piano, Ji Ahn was the one who taught him to plays the Piano.

“I am sorry. Am I disturbing you? Please do not stop playing; I love the music you’ve just played.” She’s said.

“N-No, it was nothing. I am not use to see people watching me plays on the Piano.” Dong Ho’s stuttered.

“I am sorry if I have disturbed you just now. I shall go now.” She’s said. She’s bowed to Dong Ho’s before she’s walked off. Dong Ho’s breathed out heavily.

“Who was that? I have never seen her around the School before.” Dong Ho’s muttered to himself. “But s-she said she love the music I made. I am happy. But why am I feeling something I should not have?” He’s sighed.

Many minutes later, when Dong Ho has just returned home, he was being very quiet and even when the others asked him questions, he’s just nodded and did not respond very well. Right away, he went to his room to change his clothes and when he’s walked downstairs, from where’s at he saw his sister. Quickly he ran down the stairs and towards his sister.

“Nuna!!” Dong Ho’s exclaimed and he has utterly made Ji Ahn’s surprise.

“Oh, Dong Ho. Do not do that. You’ve frightened me.” Ji Ahn’s said. “You’re quite jumping.”

“I’m sorry nuna. And-and...I do not know why.” Dong Ho’s said. Ji Ahn’s smiled.

“Is something the matter?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“Nuna, there’s this someone at School whom I have never seen her before and at the Music’s Class earlier at School, when I played that music I have been making for the past many days, she was there listening to the song I played on the Piano.” Dong Ho’s explained.

“Did she like it?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Dong Ho’s nodded.

“She’s said she love it.” Dong Ho’s said.

“Then it is wonderful, is it not?” Ji Ahn’s asked. “You are a great Pianist, Dong Ho and I am very proud you have are greeting better than before.”

“But nuna, I-I...I have not yet finish it and I really do not like people listen to the music I made that I have not yet finish it.” Dong Ho’s said. Ji Ahn’s grabbed Dong Ho’s right hand then slowly she’s walked to where the Piano’s at whilst pulling Dong Ho’s along.

“Come, play for me, Dong Ho.” Ji Ahn’s said after Dong Ho has seated down.

Many minutes later, after Dong Ho has finished playing his music on the Piano, Ji Ahn was clapping and she’s looked very happy for her little brother’s improvement. Slowly she’s gave a hugged to Dong Ho and after she has lets go of Dong Ho, she’s moved her hands towards the keyboard and started to play music that she and Dong Ho once has perfected it before.

Many seconds after Ji Ahn has started playing, Dong Ho’s moved his hands towards the keyboard and started to join in with his sister and made it a duo performance. Later, after they have done playing, Dong Ho’s looked very satisfying whereby he’s still can remembered everything since it has been awhile they have not playing together.

Dong Ho’s turned his head around and looked at Ji Ahn’s all smiling so joyfully.

“If I ever be a professional Pianist one day, I want my nuna to perform duo with me on the stage, will you nuna?” Dong Ho’s asked. Ji Ahn’s smiled then she’s rubbed Dong Ho’s head gently.

“I would love to, Dong Ho.” Ji Ahn’s said. “Now, play for me and show me something I have not yet heard of before.” Dong Ho’s nodded then he’s started to play again with the Piano and the rest of the afternoon, they have finished their time with playing on the Piano.

Later that night, after they have done with the dinner, as Ji Ahn was cleaning the dirty dishes in the kitchen, Kevin’s came in and surprised her from behind. Ji Ahn was quite in shocked and she’s nearly splash Kevin’s with the water from the kitchen’s sink.

Kevin’s could not help laughing when he saw shocking expression of Ji Ahn and it amused him very much,

“Was it you who played the Piano earlier in the afternoon?” Kevin’s asked.

“Not really, it was all Dong Ho.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I have the huge feeling it is you who taught Dong Ho’s how to play the piano, yes?” Kevin’s questioned.

“Yes, I taught him and he’s surprised me very well.” Ji Ahn’s said. “And you heard everything from the beginning?”

“No, not really from the beginning but when I came home, I heard of a soothing noise which was coming from the Music’s Room.” Kevin’s said. “And if it’s not such a hassle, I do really hope if you could play it for me?”

“You wanted to see me playing the Piano?” Ji Ahn’s questioned. Kevin’s nodded.

“Oh, I do love to watch you playing the Piano. Can you, please?” Kevin’s asked. Ji Ahn’s smiled.

“Of course, I would love to.” Ji Ahn’s said.

In the Music’s Room –

Kevin was so fascinated with how cunning Ji Ahn’s hands and fingers were with the Piano and the keyboard. He was truly amazed in how different was with Ji Ahn’s style and Dong Ho’s style.

Later when she has done playing the Piano; she’s turned around and looked at Kevin’s with a smile. Kevin’s clapped his hands and he was very happy with it as well.

“That was utterly amazing.” Kevin’s said. “You have never told me you know how’s to play Piano neither do Dong Ho.”

“That’s because I have never told anyone, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Eli’s too did not know of this?” Kevin’s asked.

“Of course we have known him before but he has never heard of me or Dong Ho playing the Piano though.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I felt so special that none has known of this except me especially that knowing Eli’s does not know of this.” Kevin’s said. “Of course, Dong Ho’s excluded since well, yes.” Ji Ahn’s laughed lightly.

“You are so silly Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“But I can not help to feel very special.” Kevin’s said. All of sudden, he’s stood up and when he was about to leave the room, he’s rubbed Ji Ahn’s head and messed her hairs up. “I would love to hear more but maybe the very next time you could play more for me?”

“Of course Kevin, I would not mind at all. Good night, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said. Kevin’s just smiled at her and walked off not long after. Ji Ahn’s sighed but just when she was about to stand up, surprisingly someone came into the room.

“You are still awake?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“Oh, it is you. You surprised me.” Ji Ahn’s spoke.

“Oh, did I? I’m sorry.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “It is already late, are you not going to sleep?”

“Actually I am about to.” Ji Ahn’s said. “And are you not?” Soo Hyeon’s shook his head then slowly, he’s walked closer to where Ji Ahn’s at.

“I overheard by accident.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “So it is true?”

“True in what aspect?” Ji Ahn’s questioned.

“About you know how to play a Piano and how others do not know of this.” Soo Hyeon’s answered. Ji Ahn’s nodded.

“If that what you mean then it is true.” Ji Ahn’s said. Soo Hyeon’s paused for many minutes, making the situation and the room very silent. Just when he was about to say something, Ji Ahn’s opened her mouth.

“Do you want me to play you a little song?” Ji Ahn’s asked. “Seeing that we are still in this room, I would not mind to play another song.” Soo Hyeon was reluctant at first when he saw Ji Ahn was looking quite tired but when he saw that she’s really want to play a song for him, he’s just agreed with it.

Nearly an hour later Ji Ahn’s fell asleep on Soo Hyeon’s right shoulder after they had a great talked together. As much as he wanted to stay together like that, he could not when he have to wake her up and he felt very heavy to do it seeing Ji Ahn’s fast asleep.

Soo Hyeon’s sighed heavily then slowly, he’s slowly waked her up and when she’s opened her eyes slowly and there she’s just realized that she’s fell asleep on Soo Hyeon’s shoulder. Quickly she’s moved away from his shoulder and when she’s turned her head around facing Soo Hyeon, he was smiling to her.

“I am sorry to have dozed off just like that.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“It is not matter, I do not mind at all.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Maybe it is time for me to head to my room.” Ji Ahn’s said. Slowly she’s stood up and just when she’s about to steps away from the Piano, Soo Hyeon’s grabbed her right hand gently. Ji Ahn’s looked at Soo Hyeon’s face with confused looks on her face. “Is something wrong?” Quickly he’s let go of her right hand and acted like nothing.

“I’m sorry.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Why for?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“For...” Soo Hyeon’s did not finish his sentence. Right that moment, he’s turned around the other way then slowly he’s stood up. “I-I am quite tired. Good night.”

“How odd.” Ji Ahn’s mumbled to herself right after Soo Hyeon has left the room.

---

The very next day, Soo Hyeon’s by accident woken up late than the usual and when he’s checked his alarm clock and he was already late, in such rushing he was, he’s started to get panicked. Quickly Soo Hyeon’s moved away from his bed then he’s started to changed into new clothes and when everything was there

When everything has done, he’s barged out of his room and ran down the stairs and immediately he went into his car.

When Soo Hyeon’s has arrived at the XXX’s University, without wasting anymore time he ran to ART’s Class and by accident he bumped into someone making the both of them fell onto the ground.

“Are you aright?” She’s asked.

“Am I not the one that’s supposed to ask you that?” Soo Hyeon’s said. He’s turned his head around and there he’s saw her and that moment, for no reason he felt something struck to him and he was very unsure of what that feeling is since the only one that can make him feeling like that’s Ji Ahn. Before it became very worse, quickly he’s turned his head around and acted like nothing has happened. He’s stood up and continued running to where his class’s located at. When he’s entered the class, everyone eyes were on him.

“You are late again, MR. Shin!!”

“I am sorry that I came late again, Sir.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Very fine then, go to your seat.”

“You are late, Soo Hyeon.” Ji Ahn’s asked whispery. “Why so? Were there been a traffic?”

Just when Soo Hyeon’s was about to open his mouth, there was an interrupt by a knocked on the door from the outside. When they heard of the noise, everyone was pausing at what they were doing then from the outside the door was opened. Slowly, a person stepped inside the class and everyone was whispering to one another especially the male student when they saw the person’s face in how beautiful she’s looked.

Soo Hyeon was wondering why everyone was whispering to one another and when he’s turned around, he’s saw someone stood beside their ART’s teacher. He was quite surprise to see the same girl he bumped onto not long ago was in the same Class as he was.

When she’s saw Soo Hyeon, she was all smiling to him and even waved at him and Soo Hyeon’s replied the smiled hesitatingly. When Soo Hyeon’s turned his head around and by accident looked at Ji Ahn, she was smiling to him.

“Is she your friend, Soo Hyeon?” Ji Ahn’s asked whispery.

Twenty steps away: Pace 006.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 011^th of 2011.

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- Pace 005 -

Both of them froze when they heard the voice that came from behind them. Their hearts thumped rapidly. Slowly they’re turning around and when they saw the owner of the voice, their eyes became very wide and they were very surprise, massively.

She’s smiled to them widely and they’re looking very paler, as if they’re seeing a ghost in front of them. Soo Hyeon and Eli’s turned their head around facing one another then they’re gulped down their saliva.

“Y-You!! What are you doing here? When did you arrive?” They were stuttering and talked at the same time.

“I came to visit you two of course and not to forget everyone.” She’s said as she walked closer. She’s looked around the place. “Where is everyone, may I ask?”

“B-But you’re in Japan!! Why is this so sudden?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. She’s smiled then slowly she’s moved closer to Eli. She’s moved her hands towards Eli’s neck and wrapped it around him.

“Do you not miss me, Eli?” She’s asked.

“Hana, do not do this, please.” Eli’s said. But just when he’s about to removed Hana’s hands away from him, Ji Ahn’s showed up from the inside and apparently she did not see at what she should have not seen. Quickly, Eli’s moved Hana’s hands away from him and acted like nothing has happened.

“Do we have a guest?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“Well, I see what is going on now.” Hana’s said. “I see someone has moving on.”

“Behave yourself, Hana.” Eli’s said. Hana’s smirked then she moved forward and went inside the house.

“Oh, hello.” Ji Ahn’s said. “You are...” She did not finish her sentence when Hana’s finished it for her.

“I’m a friend to these boys. I am Hana.” Hana’s said, introducing herself to Ji Ahn. “I believe I have never seen you before.”

“My name is Shin Ji Ahn and I am...” Ji Ahn’s could no finish her sentence when Hana’s cut it off.

“You are Dong Ho’s sister, I believe?” Hana’s spoke. Ji Ahn’s nodded. “Interesting.” She’s turned around and looked at Eli and Soo Hyeon, whom were still standing at the same spot. “Oh, Eli. You have never told me about this.” She’s turned back around and went to the sofa then she sat down. Soo Hyeon’s moved closer to Eli and whispered something to her.

“I can feel this is not going any better.” Soo Hyeon’s whispered. “Do something about this or everything will turn out worst. Do not let that girl out of control.” Eli’s sighed heavily then he’s nodded.

“I could not believe she’s here.” Eli’s muttered unhappily then he’s walked forward to where Hana’s at.

“I will go and make you some drink.” Ji Ahn’s said then she went to the kitchen. Eli’s came closer to Hana.

“What are you doing here?!!” Eli’s asked. Just when Hana’s about to say something; Xander, Ki Seop and Ki Beom have just arrived and when they saw a very familiar trouble’s face in the living room with Eli, they turned around and decided to go back to the City but before they could, Hana has already spotted them.

“XANDER!! KI SEOP!! KI BEOM!!” Hana’s exclaimed.

“Oh shoot, trouble has spotted us.” Ki Beom’s whispered to Xander and Ki Seop. They turned around facing Hana and acted so happy to see her.

“Are the three of you reluctant to see me? Or am I that worst of a friend to you?” Hana’s asked.

“Oh, no, what made you said like that?” Ki Seop’s asked.

“Of course, mostly your behaviour is very noticing and I can tell that.” Hana’s said. “Be happy that I came here.”

Then not long, Kevin and Dong Ho have arrived home and just when Kevin was about to park his car at the garage and ready to rest the whole day remain. Until he saw Hana’s through the window, right that instant he’s turned back around and decided to head back to the City.

Dong Ho was so clueless in why Kevin has changed his mind and when he has asked Kevin the reason, Dong Ho became very pale when Kevin has told him the reason.

“Good thing you have spotted it before it was too late.” Dong Ho’s spoke.

“If the curtain was closed then probably it will be too late for us.” Kevin’s said. Knowing the truth, both of them sighed heavily.

“I hope the others can bear themselves with that person.” Dong Ho’s said.

“For the mean time, let’s be very far away from home and until everything is clear, by that time is the time for us to be at home.” Kevin’s said.

“I could not believe that our own home was not safe.” Dong Ho’s said.

“She better not makes any havoc or else she is not welcome, anymore!!” Kevin’s said angrily. Dong Ho’s sighed then followed by Kevin.

“I hope everyone will be alright.” Dong Ho’s said. “Especially Eli since the two of them used to be...” He did not finish his sentence and just ended it like that. Kevin’s nodded agreeing.

At home –

“Where are Kevin and Dong Ho?” Xander’s whispered to Ki Beom. Ki Beom’s shook his head.

“Do you think they know?” Ki Beom’s whispered back to Xander.

“Hana, what are you doing here?” Ki Seop’s said, being very straightforward. Hana’s smiled.

“Is it not that obvious? I came to visit my old friends, is it a crime for doing that?” Hana’s said.

“Of course it is not but you know, the last time you came here, you’ve nearly destroy the house.” Ki Seop’s said.

“I did not do that.” Hana’s said.

“I do not want to play with your game anymore, Hana.” Ki Seop’s said coldly. “Tell us why you are really here for?” Hana’s did not respond to Ki Seop’s right away, until seconds later then she’s turned around and looked at Eli.

“Because of him, of course – I came because of him. Is it not that obvious?” Hana’s said whilst pointed her finger at Eli. Slowly she’s stood up then walked closer to Eli. “Please come back with me to Japan, Eli. I need you to be beside me.” Everyone’s looked at one another and from the kitchen, Ji Ahn’s heard of everything and she’s looked very unhappy. When Eli’s saw Ji Ahn who’s looked very saddened, he’s breathed out heavily then he’s turned back around and looked at Hana.

“No, Hana. I will never be with you, ever again.” Eli’s said.

“But you’ve promised me, Eli. You could not just break the promise that you have made to me just like that.” Hana’s said.

“No, Hana. My priority has been said and nothing can ever change that, not even anyone.” Eli’s said. “Go home, Hana.” Slowly tears came out from Hana’s eyes as it flowed down her cheeks.

“Why are you doing this? You’ve promised to me.” Hana’s said whilst wiping her tears away with her hands.

“Thing has changed, Hana. It has changed drastically.” Eli’s said. “And I have no reason to wait for you, therefore the promised is invalid. You do remember that it was you who broke the promise? You’ve betrayed me once and I do not want things to be repeatedly ever again, Hana.” Hana was very speechless, just like that she’s grabbed her stuff and ran off out of the house. After she has left, everyone was relieved and they all were looking very joyful.

“I thought she would never leave.” Ki Beom’s said. Everyone was happy that trouble has left them. When Soo Hyeon’s looked at the kitchen, he saw Ji Ahn’s expression and he’s never like it. Quickly he’s stood up and walked to the kitchen.

“I saw.” Soo Hyeon’s spoke.

“You saw of what?” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Your expression.” Soo Hyeon’s answered. “Are you sad?” Ji Ahn’s shook her head.

“I...” Ji Ahn’s did not finish her sentence yet Soo Hyeon’s finished it for her.

“Oh, do not worry. She has nothing got to do with Eli. It was all just the rest of the history.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Why did you tell me all of these?” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I felt like to since you looked very trouble about it.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“What did you feel when you have told me about this?” Ji Ahn’s asked. “I know you’re feeling unease when you told me this, am I not right? So, why bothered to do so if you are not happy in the heart.” Soo Hyeon’s froze after what he has just heard from Ji Ahn’s mouth. “Do not lie to yourself, Soo Hyeon. I know you were acting freely alright but inside, you are not.”

“I am not quite I do understand you.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Perhaps you do, you just do not want to say it out.” Ji Ahn’s said then she’s walked out of the kitchen.

“I am sorry, but that’s just it. Maybe that’s because I have fell for you.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Ji Ahn’s stopped moving then slowly she turned her head around.

“I know you do but you were lying to yourself, that’s quite unacceptable.” Ji Ahn’s said then she’s continued moving forward.

“I fell for you, hard, but...” Soo Hyeon’s muttered to himself.

It was already 7:00PM and they have not yet realized that two were missing until many minutes later, when Kevin and Dong Ho have arrived home and they looked very tired and stuffed.

When they’re stepped into the living room where everyone was there, they all were looking very surprised then they remembered that Kevin and Dong Ho were not around in the afternoon.

Happily Dong Ho and Kevin were, they walked to the sofa and threw themselves to the sofa relaxingly.

“Where were the two of you?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“We have decided to have our dinner out.” Kevin’s said. “And that was why we came home late.”

“Smart boy you are Kevin.” Xander’s said. “I saw you earlier but we all know why, no need for further details.”

“If you know it then good, this will save up my energy in telling all of you.” Kevin’s said.

---

On a Sunday morning when Ji Ahn’s strolled around the City, not far from where she’s at, she saw Hana nearby the Café all by herself. Ji Ahn’s just stared at her in what she was doing until Hana’s saw Ji Ahn.

Hana’s looked around and thought that Ji Ahn’s might came with Eli but she’s expected it wrongly making her to sigh heavily. Slowly Hana’s stood up and walked towards Ji Ahn.

“I remember you.” Hana’s said. “Of course, why would I not be?”

“Indeed I do remember you too.” Ji Ahn’s said. “Were you looking for Eli? By the look of it, I know you do.”

“Even if I do, he never would want to see me ever again.” Hana’s said. “I am shattered.”

“You and Eli...” Ji Ahn’s did not finish her sentence.

“We used to be together but things have happened.” Hana’s explained. “I just do not know anymore but...” She’s paused then she’s looked at Ji Ahn. “But of course, he has someone now, much better than I do. And why am I telling all of this to you, it’s not a worth for me to do so when the ones that’s standing in front of me is the joy of his life. Am I not correct?” Ji Ahn’s did not say anything to Hana. She’s smiled then started to walks off. Before she has gone from Ji Ahn’s sight, she’s turned around and said something to her. “Eli is a great person and it’s such a waste to not to value his love, like I was.” She’s smiled to Ji Ahn’s before she left.

“Unfortunately, Eli would not be bothered about me anymore. What is the use if he does not care about me?” Ji Ahn’s mumbled to herself. Just when she’s about to move forward, someone with a very familiar voice called her name from behind. Ji Ahn was very surprised then slowly she’s turned around and there she saw Eli not far from where she’s at.

“YOU’RE WRONG!!” Eli’s exclaimed at the same time he’s walked closer to Ji Ahn. When he’s just right in front of Ji Ahn, slowly he’s moved his hands towards her hands and grabbed it gently. “You’re wrong, Ji Ahn. I DO care about you, it’s just these past few days, I was having trouble myself. I am very sorry and I really care about you, I am!!”

“What has made you change your mind?” Ji Ahn’s questioned.

“I have never changed my mind. My mind has already been set from the start.” Eli’s said.

“I am very saddened, do you know that?” Ji Ahn’s spoke.

“I am very sorry, please forgive me.” Eli’s said, begging on the ground for Ji Ahn’s forgiveness. Ji Ahn’s did not respond to Eli’s right away until many minutes later.

“Please stand up, Eli.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Do you forgive me?” Eli’s asked.

“Yes, I forgive you.” Ji Ahn’s said. Eli’s smile so widely with joy around his face then he’s stood up then right away, he hugged her tightly yet gentle.

“Thank you so much.” Eli’s whispered. Slowly he’s moved his head closer to Ji Ahn’s face then slowly he kissed her on the lips.

In the middle of them kissing, not afar from where they were at, someone by accident saw them kissing and he felt that very moment has shatters like no tomorrow.

That moment Soo Hyeon’s thought it would be the very best if he did not saw it but it was too late for him and there’s nothing he could do to reverse the time. From behind, someone patted him on the back and when he’s turned his body around, there he saw two of his old best friends and they were smiling so widely at him.

“I can sense it by seeing the look of yours, Soo Hyeon.” He’s said. “Now, what has happened? You have never been like this and even so you did, you will not show it too obviously.”

“Oh, it was nothing.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Are you sure you are alright, Soo Hyeon?” He’s asked. “You know, we have been here and there together since we were in diapers and we know you very well and obviously, you could never hide it from us. So, spill it, Mr. Shin Soo Hyeon.” Soo Hyeon’s looked at both of their faces then he’s smiled at them bitterly. Just when they were about to say something, one of them saw Eli’s not afar from where they were at.

“Jae Seop, is that not Eli?” He’s asked.

“Eli, you said Hoon? Where? Where?” Hoon’s asked excitedly then Jae Seop’s pointed at the direction at where he saw Eli and when Hoon’s saw it, his eyes became very huge. “Who is that with him there?!!”

“I do not know but her face is somehow quite similar with someone I know but I could not catch it very well.” Jae Seop’s said.

“That’s Dong Ho’s sister.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“Oh, right, WAIT!! WHAT!!?” Jae Seop’s shouted. Both of their jaws were dropped when they heard at what Soo Hyeon has just said.

“Are you serious?!! Dong Ho has a sister?!!” Hoon’s asked frantically. Soo Hyeon’s nodded then he’s sighed heavily.

“Yes, I am serious. Believe it or not, he has a sister and that is her, the one you the two of you are staring at.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“You have never told us about Dong Ho’s sister before, Soo Hyeon.” Hoon’s said.

“How should I know he has one? It’s just happened not long ago around this month.” Soo Hyeon’s said the he’s sighed heavily.

“Why do I get the feeling, that you are not happy, Soo Hyeon?” Jae Seop’s asked.

“Why would I be unhappy?” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“Come on, Soo Hyeon. We have known each others since we were in our diapers and of course we know that if you are happy or unhappy and it’s all apply to the three of us.” Hoon’s said.

“Oh, you two, I am very fine, I really am.” Soo Hyeon’s said, denying what he’s feeling. Jae Seop and Hoon’s looked at one another’s faces. “Come on, you two. I know what the two of you are thinking. Please do not make me repeat saying I am alright.” Soo Hyeon’s sighed. Jae Seop and Hoon’s smiled then together they’re approaching Soo Hyeon’s then they putted their arms around his shoulders.

“Now, do not be like that.” Jae Seop’s said.

“Let’s us go to the usual place since it has been awhile we have not talk like old times.” Hoon’s said then he’s laughed lightly.

“I do not have a choice, do I?” Soo Hyeon’s questioned. Both Hoon and Jae Seop’s laughed.

“No!! And no exceptions either!!” Both of them said at the same time.

Just like that, the three of them directly went to the usual place, which’s at the Café and when they have arrived there, Soo Hyeon’s froze when he saw someone he should not meet at all.

Hoon and Jae Seop’s looked at one another’s face then they turned around facing Soo Hyeon and they seems to know why Soo Hyeon has stopped moving.

“What is wrong, Soo Hyeon?” Hoon’s asked as he’s patted Soo Hyeon’s back.

“Was it me or I am just imagining such thing.” Soo Hyeon’s spoke.

“What is, Soo Hyeon?” Jae Seop’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s looked at Jae Seop then he’s looked at Hoon. Slowly he pointed his finger at someone who was sitting alone enjoying her coffee.

“Tell me then, who that is?” Soo Hyeon’s said. Hoon and Jae Seop’s looked at the one that Soo Hyeon’s pointed at and they were very surprised as well just like Soo Hyeon was.

“Is that...” Hoon’s did not finish his sentence when Soo Hyeon and Jae Seop were nodded, agreeing with him.

“I am going home!!” Soo Hyeon’s said while he’s turning around but before he’s about to leave, Hoon and Jae Seop’s grabbed his arms.

“Oh no, you are not going anywhere, lovely boy.” Jae Seop’s said.

“I am not going in there!! I do not want to!!” Soo Hyeon’s shouted.

“No choice, lovely boy. No choice!!” Hoon’s said then just like that he and Jae Seop’s moved forward whilst pulling Soo Hyeon’s along with them and if Soo Hyeon was stubborn enough, they might dragging him whether they are liking it or not.

With all of the commotions that the three of them have made, they were attracting the other people’s attention and now, eyes were on them especially her. When she saw the commotions, it made her laughed lightly when she saw the ones that made the commotions.

Slowly she’s stood up and walked towards them and Soo Hyeon was still shouting and reluctant to go with them.

“The three of you have never changed at all.” She’s said. Just by hearing her voices, the three of them became very quiet. It’s like they have just seen a ghost that’s right in front of them.

Twenty steps away: Pace 005.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 08^th of 2011.

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- Pace 004 -

“Please do not accuse of him, he did not do anything.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Then explain to me everything.” He’s said. “And you Dong Ho, you should be more responsible. Why are you like this?!! You have always been like this, could not protect one person very well. How hopeless can you be!!?” Harshly he’s said to Dong Ho and Dong Ho’s nearly crying after what he has heard. “See, this is what I meant!! You are too easy and too soft to be a man. You can never be a man if you are acting like this!!”

“Stop it!! He does not deserve the words you have said to him.” Ji Ahn’s said angrily. “Every time you showed up, all you can ever say is something very harsh and you are always so angry at Dong Ho, why is that?!!”

“That is because he does not fit to be a man!! See how soft and clumsy he was?!!” He’s questioned.

“Why are you coming here and why did you?” Ji Ahn’s asked and she’s looked very furious.

“That’s because I am your oldest brother that I am doing the best for all of us!!” He’s said.

“For the oldest one in the family, you are the worst!!” Ji Ahn’s said coldly. “You are unbelievable!! If you are acting like this, I believe we do not need to keep up with your pace anymore, Yeon Ho.” He was very in shock at what Ji Ahn has said to him. “Do not ever come here again if you are just going to bother Dong Ho like this and if you still wanted us to look at you as the eldest amongst us then change yourself, Yeon Ho.” Just like that, she’s turned her face away from him and looked at Dong Ho worriedly. “Are you alright, Dong Ho?” She’s touched Dong Ho’s face gently. Dong Ho’s nodded and he’s still looked very saddened.

“I will rethink of this. But now, I must go.” Yeon Ho’s said. Both Ji Ahn and Dong Ho’s did not say anything after; just like that Yeon Ho’s left the place and went off to somewhere.

When Yeon Ho was just about to stepping out of the house, coincidence Soo Hyeon has just arrived home. When they’ve stumbled upon one’s another, Yeon Ho was very surprise to see Soo Hyeon and he’s looked like as if he’s just saw a ghost.

“No, it could not be. Could it be him?” Yeon Ho’s whispered to his heart.

---

The day has come where it’s the time for Ji Ahn to go to the Hospital to have her eyes check and moreover to have the white bandage off her face when the Doctor will going to take it off later onwards.

She’s walked down the stairs then she stopped in the middle of the living room when she saw Soo Hyeon’s in the kitchen and instantly it made her smile. Without wasting anymore time, she walked to the kitchen and she’s surprised Soo Hyeon’s from behind and he was jumping and it made Ji Ahn’s laughed lightly.

“Did I surprise you again?” Ji Ahn’s asked while she’s sat down next to Soo Hyeon. Quickly Soo Hyeon’s moved twenty steps away from Ji Ahn then he’s continued eating the Cereal. “You’re too far, Soo Hyeon.” He’s nodded whilst eating the Cereal. “Today, I will be going to the Hospital and it’s time for me to have an eye check. Would you come with me?” Soo Hyeon’s shook his head then he’s started to eating very fast and in no time, he has finished the Cereal.

“I have to go.” Soo Hyeon’s said then just like that he ran out of the kitchen.

“But you have not yet answered my question.” Ji Ahn’s mumbled. Slowly she’s sighed lightly then from out of no where, Kevin’s showed himself up.

“I will come with you.” Kevin’s said with a smile. “Beside, Dong Ho usually kept you away from me so I do not have that many chances to spend times with you. Dong Ho’s such a protective one and he’s really love you that much.”

“Dong Ho’s such a silly boy.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Honestly, the only person he does not allow for someone to be near you is me.” Kevin’s said. “I have always wondered why me, but then again Dong Ho is just Dong Ho.” He giggled then followed by Ji Ahn. “One time, he brought someone he liked from his Class home to do a School Project, I was there too but when the one he liked saw me; she kept on staring at me. After she has returned home, Dong Ho was like; ‘Kevin, you idiot!! Why do you have to steal everything away from me?!! I hate you!!’ He was so angry at me and just like that he went to his room and that night he was very upset.” Kevin’s breathed out in relieve. “That proven to as well that every time I’m around you, he’s always pushed me aside so he can be around you.” He’s smiled. “Now, shall we go? If not, you’ll be late for your appointment.”

At the XXX’s Hospital –

Whilst waiting for everything has settle, Kevin’s kept on walking forth and backward feeling very anxiously, even himself has no idea why he was like that. Every seconds, for Kevin’s its getting tensely then not long after, Ji Ahn’s came out from the room and she’s looking very fine. She’s bowed at the Doctor 90 degrees then when she’s turning around facing Kevin, she’s smiled to him.

When he saw everything was mega fine, Kevin’s breathed out with relieved then he’s smiled back to Ji Ahn.

“I do not have to wear the white bandage anymore after this, Kevin.” Ji Ahn’s said with a smile. “Now, I can see everything with both of my eyes very clearly.”

“I am glad everything is very fine.” Kevin’s said. “I was very worried for some reason.”

“Kevin was worried?” Ji Ahn’s asked.

“Well of course, why would I not be?” Kevin’s answered.

“Oh, Kevin, you are very straightforward and honest person.” Ji Ahn’s said then she’s laughed lightly. Kevin’s nodded. Then slowly he’s stopped moving making Ji Ahn’s wondered. Slowly he’s moved forward then stood in front of Ji Ahn with a very serious look on his face.

“If I may say, if we have not yet married by the age of 30, will you by then accept me if I propose to you?” Kevin’s asked.

“You want to say that this is a promise between us?” Ji Ahn’s questioned. Kevin’s smiled then he’s nodded.

“Yes, it is a promise.” Kevin’s said. Ji Ahn’s paused for many seconds then she’s smiled all of sudden.

“It is a promise then.” Ji Ahn’s said. All of sudden, their stomach’s started to makes a sound.

“I believe it is time for us to have our lunch.” Kevin’s said. “Where do you think we should go and have our lunch?”

“I do not mind anywhere.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I know where we can have our lunch!!” Kevin’s exclaimed then just like that he’s grabbed Ji Ahn’s right hand and held it very tightly then he’s started to walk forwards whilst pulling Ji Ahn’s along.

“Where are we going, Kevin?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Kevin’s giggled.

“You will know when we have reached the place.” Kevin’s said.

---

The very next day, when Soo Hyeon has just arrived, he’s surprised that Ji Ahn’s there sitting at her original seat which was next to him before she’s moved many weeks ago. Slowly he’s sat down while staring at Ji Ahn’s who was very busy with her ARTs.

When Ji Ahn’s felt that someone was staring at her, she’s turned her head around and saw Soo Hyeon was watching her. She’s smiled to him then quickly he’s turned his head around the other way and acted like nothing has happened.

“I thought you have moved your seat.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “And here when I have just come, surprisingly I was to find you sitting at you original’s seat.”

“You are acting very oddly enough.” Ji Ahn’s said. “And I could not?”

“I do not say that. It’s just I clearly remembered you wanted me to be far away from you.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“I find out that I like sitting here more.” Ji Ahn’s said. Soo Hyeon’s did not say anything after but not long after; it’s struck her and noticed of something around Ji Ahn’s face. “I see she has taken off that bandage’s off her face already. No wonder, something was so odd.” He’s whispered to his heart.

Many hours later, it’s time for them to have their break time. Soo Hyeon’s stopped at what he was doing and putted everything down and just when he was about to standing up, he’s turned his head around and looked at Ji Ahn’s, who was still very busy with her masterpiece and she’s looked very serious doing it making Soo Hyeon’s wanted to watches her doing it.

At what he’s looking at right now, its amazed him very much in how marvelous Ji Ahn was and she’s looked like as one with the painting and the easel and she does not even care if she’s a messed and even full of paints around her.

Not long after, Ji Ahn’s stopped in what she was doing, she’s breathed out in relieved and when she’s turned around, Soo Hyeon was still staring at her painting and did not even realize Ji Ahn has already stopped painting. She’s giggled when she saw Soo Hyeon was mesmerized in her masterpiece.

“Do you like it?” Ji Ahn’s asked. No respond from Soo Hyeon until many seconds later, he has noticed Ji Ahn has stopped painting. When he’s looked at Ji Ahn, she was looking at him with a smile. Quickly he’s became frantic, ended up panicking then its happened when he fell down from his chair onto the floor. Quickly Ji Ahn’s moved closer to Soo Hyeon’s and sat on the floor beside him. “Are you alright?”

“Seeing I am not injured after the fall, guess that I am alright.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“That was quite terrible, you could have hurt yourself.” Ji Ahn’s said. “What happened? You were jumping all of sudden.”

“I-I do not know myself. Maybe I was surprised all of sudden and started to became very panicking.” Soo Hyeon’s stuttered. “Y-You made me startled.”

“Did I? If so, I am very sorry; maybe I should go seeing that it is break time.” Ji Ahn’s said. Just when she was about to stand up, Soo Hyeon’s grabbed Ji Ahn’s right arm. “What’s wrong?”

“Why don’t you stay here with me for awhile?” Soo Hyeon’s mumbled making Ji Ahn’s hard to hear.

“I’m sorry, but I could not hear it very clearly.” Ji Ahn’s said. “Can you please...” She could not finish her sentence when Soo Hyeon’s leaned closer to Ji Ahn but before he’s utterly lose self control; right away he’s moved away from her and pretended like nothing has happened.

“I-I need to....” Soo Hyeon’s did not finis his sentence and just stood up right away and walked out of the Class before it’s too late. “I must control myself no matter what. She loves Eli but why could I not forgot that she’s with Eli. How possible will be the chances are there, for her to ended up with me? NONE!!” He’s whispered to his heart, struggling with his own self.

“Soo Hyeon’s really is acting very odd.” Ji Ahn’s muttered to herself then she’s breathed out lightly.

Ji Ahn’s looked around and none was there except for her whereby the others have gone out of the Class for their lunch. Slowly, she’s turning around facing her seat and grabbed something from her bag. She took out her lunch box and went out to somewhere around the University to find an empty spot for her to enjoy her lunch.

As she’s stepping out of the Class while holding her lunch box, she’s roamed around the place for many minutes and yet, she still could not find the very spot for her to enjoy her lunch. She’s strolled around the place then not long after, she’s saw Soo Hyeon’s eating alone not far from where she’s at.

Ji Ahn’s smiled then she’s moved forward and thought that she could enjoy her lunch sitting with Soo Hyeon but all of sudden, something has made her stops moving when a girl from other Class came approaching Soo Hyeon. From where she’s at, she’s just watched their movement and it’s seemed that Soo Hyeon’s invited the girl to sit with her.

Ji Ahn’s sighed then she’s turned around and went off to somewhere and when she’s thought that she’s find the perfect spot, something always ruined it. When she’s walking away, Soo Hyeon’s saw her and when Soo Hyeon was about to stand up, the girl stopped him and with no choice, Soo Hyeon has to sit back down.

“Is something the matter, Soo Hyeon?” She’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s shaken his head and continued eating his lunch.

“No, it was nothing particular.” Soo Hyeon’s asked.

“It was nothing? But you seem so bothered.” She’s said. “I really-really like you, Soo Hyeon and it’s not very easy for me to enjoy lunch time together with you and when I got the chance, you’re always off to somewhere. But now, I am not going to let you go until everything has finish.”

“Why are you after someone like me, Hae Ri?” Soo Hyeon’s asked. “I am out of your league and you deserve someone much better than I am, but why me? Why are you choosing me?” She’s smiled.

“Could I not choose to be with someone I like very much?” Hae Ri’s asked. “Am I not better in your eyes or is there someone else you prefer other than me? Is she much better than I am?”

“The question is not who is better than who. What my heart has pointed at, that’s the one I wanted to finish my entire life with.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “And it is not because you are better than her or otherwise, everyone is better but I am not someone you would want to be with.” Hae Ri’s breathed out heavily then she’s turned around facing Soo Hyeon. She’s moved her hands towards Soo Hyeon’s face and touched it gently.

“I like you so much Soo Hyeon, why could you not give me a little chance to be with you?” Hae Ri’s questioned.

Somewhere –

Daydreaming in Class, Dong Ho’s kept on sighing making one by one, their attention was caught on him whenever they walked pass through his seat. When they’ve asked him what was wrong, the only time thing that came out from his mouth was a sigh.

Until one girl came approaching him and she’s smacked his back very hard to get his attention. Dong Ho’s snapped from his daydreaming and he was angry that someone dares to smack his back and when he’s turned around; there she was smiling so widely at him.

“What is your problem?!!” Dong Ho’s shouted. She’s smiled.

“You were caught off guard, Shin Dong Ho.” She’s said. “But what were you daydreaming about?”

“Practically, it was none of your business in any way.” Dong Ho’s said. “And if you dare to do that again to me, do not even talk me ever again!!”

“Why are you so angry about?” She’s asked.

“Are you serious? That’s because you hurt my body, that’s why I am very angry!!” Dong Ho’s said.

“Shin Dong Ho, you’re so hurtful.” She’s said before she walked away.

Back at home –

“Kevin, I heard you took Ji Ahn’s to the Hospital, yesterday?” Xander’s asked. Kevin’s nodded then he’s smiled widely.

“Oh, you’re looking quite happy.” Ki Seop’s spoke. “Was there something happened between the two of you that you did not tell us about?” Kevin’s laughed lightly.

“There’s nothing for me to tell you anything.” Kevin’s said. “Even if there is, why would I tell you?” Ki Seop’s glared sharply at Kevin. “And Ki Seop, do not look at me like that as if I have done something horrendous to you.”

“That was because you are hiding something from us.” Ki Seop’s said.

“That’s because it is a secret between us and I am not going to simplify tell you just like that.” Kevin’s said. “It is called a secret for a reason, Ki Seop, understand that alright?” Xander’s chuckled.

“Oh, do not tell me you have this ‘otherwise’ feeling, are you not?” Xander’s questioned. Kevin’s giggled.

“Oh, Xander, for you to be the oldest amongst all of us, you know some matter others would not.” Kevin’s said. “It is not a crime for me to like her, am I not right?” Xander and Ki Seop’s nodded, agreeing in what Kevin has stated.

“It is true but do you really?” Xander’s asked.

“Do I really what?” Kevin’s asked.

“Kevin, do not play dumb with me. You know clearly what I meant by that.” Xander’s said.

“I will never tell you anything.” Kevin’s said.

“Kevin is such a secretive person.” Ki Seop’s said.

Hours later –

When Soo Hyeon has just returned home from the University, by coincidence Eli’s as well just returned home from work. Together they were entering the house at the same time and none wanted to loosen a bit and at the end, they were struggling and both of them were highly stubborn.

“Let me in first, Soo Hyeon!!” Eli’s said.

“No, YOU let me in, FIRST!!” Soo Hyeon’s said. “Why are you being like this? You have never been so competitive before.”

“Since it has happened, why would I not be competitive?!!” Eli’s said. “Beside it is not me who stole something valuable from someone.”

“I have never!!” Soo Hyeon’s shouted. “Beside, it is not my fault that you could not take good care of her.” After what has come out from Soo Hyeon’s mouth, Eli’s froze.

“Am I that terrible?” Eli’s questioned.

“If one did not hurt the one they love or even abandon me and everything that’s the same level as that, if it’s not terrible then I do not know what it is called.” Soo Hyeon’s responded. “But you Eli, you are much better than that but you’ve decided to choose the something that you should have not.”

“Then it is true that you will take her away from me?” Eli’s asked. Soo Hyeon’s nodded.

“Yes, at what I have said before, it is all true.” Soo Hyeon’s said. “And you should have known better since you have promise to take good care of her. Do you not realize she was very saddened?”

“I am to be blame for this.” Eli’s said. “And she’s deserves to be very happy. And you, Soo Hyeon, after this I will never let that happen and for that, you could never take her away from me!!”

“Oh, we will see, Eli. We will see. I will mark my word!!” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“What are you two talking about? Are you two on a fight or something?” She’s asked.

Both of them froze when they heard the voice that came from behind them. Their hearts thumped rapidly. Slowly they’re turning around and when they saw the owner of the voice, their eyes became very wide and they were very surprise, massively.

She’s smiled to them widely and they’re looking very paler, as if they’re seeing a ghost in front of them. Soo Hyeon and Eli’s turned their head around facing one another then they’re gulped down their saliva.

“Y-You!! What are you doing here? When did you arrive?” They were stuttering and talked at the same time.

Twenty steps away: Pace 004.

by: suikaxusagi8

June 08^th of 2011.

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- Pace 003 -

“Eli, please be careful next time.” Ji Ahn’s said while rubbing her sore right arm. “You could have injured someone, like me.”

“I-I’m sorry, Ji Ahn.” Eli’s said apologizing to Ji Ahn.

“Is something wrong?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Eli did not say anything right away; he’s moved forward to the refrigerator and took a can of coke. Ji Ahn’s slowly moved forward to Eli and she’s patted his shoulder gently. “Something is bothering you?” Eli’s breathed out heavily and still did not say anything to Ji Ahn.

“I need to rest my head, work was quite stressful today.” Eli’s said. Just like that he’s walked out of the kitchen and leaving Ji Ahn’s alone in the kitchen.

“Ji Ahn?” Kevin’s asked when he’s noticed of Eli’s odd behaviours from the living room.

“Eli’s seems bothered; Kevin and he would not even tell me why.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“Why don’t you go and cheer him up, Ji Ahn.” Kevin’s said. Ji Ahn’s did not say anything for few minutes then she’s just nodded and walked out of the kitchen just like that and before Ji Ahn’s walking up the stairs, she’s stopped moving when Kevin’s called her name. She’s turned her head around facing Kevin.

“Cheer him up, alright? Ji Ahn, FIGHTING!!” Kevin’s exclaimed; cheering Ji Ahn’s up. Ji Ahn’s smile and before she walked up the stairs, she’s said thank you to Kevin and that’s enough to make him smile.

At the first floor, standing right in front of Eli’s bedroom door, just when she was about to knock on the door, all of sudden the door was opened from the inside and there, standing right in front of her was Eli and he’s startled to see Ji Ahn.

Eli’s did not say anything at all and he was afraid to say anything to her that he thought he might say something wrong to her. Hesitated he was, Eli’s walked away from Ji Ahn and that has made her very saddened. Before he went downstairs, Ji Ahn’s stopped him. When he’s turning around, Ji Ahn’s came closer to him.

“Why are you being like this and not telling me what is going on?” Ji Ahn’s asked whispery. Eli’s did not say anything, slowly he moved his right hand towards Ji Ahn’s head and when he was about to touches her head, he pulled his hand back away and just like that, he walked down the stairs leaving Ji Ahn’s behind, again. Ji Ahn’s sighed heavily knowing that the one she care so much, abandon her just like that. “You’re abandoned me, Eli and I thought you would never do that.” She’s muttered alone.

“I am sorry, please forgive me. I do not mean to just leave you behind like that. Thing has just became crucial and I am just so distorted. At the same time I do not want to involve you in this matter as I do not want to lose you. Please forgive me.” Eli’s whispered to his heart. He left the house and went off to somewhere and so were everyone.

Nearly an hour later, when Soo Hyeon has arrived home, no one was around and he’s thought that everyone has left and when he’s walking forward, there he saw Ji Ahn’s sleeping on the sofa and he’s staring at her for few minutes.

Slowly, Soo Hyeon’s body moved by itself approaching Ji Ahn and when he’s just right in front of her, slowly he’s lowered his body down then by itself his right hand moved by itself towards Ji Ahn’s head and when he was about to touch her head, she’s slowly opened her eyes making Soo Hyeon to be in highly panicking and before he’s getting busted, quickly he ran towards the kitchen and pretended nothing has happened.

Many minutes staying in the kitchen and nothing has happening yet, Soo Hyeon’s peeked into the living room through the kitchen and when he’s looking around, Ji Ahn was no longer there and it made him very curious to where she has gone to. Then its happened when she popped up out of no where making Soo Hyeon’s surprised, massively.

“I got you!!” Ji Ahn’s exclaimed. Soo Hyeon’s nearly had a heart attack. She’s laughed lightly when she saw Soo Hyeon’s shocking expression. Then he remembered something and before Ji Ahn’s could say anything, Soo Hyeon’s already moving twenty steps away from Ji Ahn. “Did I surprise you that much?” Soo Hyeon did not respond right away knowing that his heart thumped rapidly then his face slowly turned to red colour. Ji Ahn’s kept on giggling making it harder for Soo Hyeon. “Why are you so very far away?” She’s paused for few minutes then she remembered not long after. “Oh, it was because I told you so.” She’s nodded. “Oh well, it could not be help.” She’s turning around and walked back to the living room and sat down on the sofa.

“I’m sorry. I am just following at what you’ve told me.” Soo Hyeon’s whispered to himself. And from where he’s standing at, Soo Hyeon’s stared at Ji Ahn’s through the kitchen. When Ji Ahn’s smiled to him, Soo Hyeon’s nearly die inside just by one smile from someone who he could not be with.

“Y-You are with Eli, now?” Soo Hyeon’s stuttered. When Ji Ahn’s heard at what Soo Hyeon’s just said, her expression has changed. “D-Did I say something wrong?” Ji Ahn’s breathed out heavily then she’s shook her head.

“Eli’s acted oddly and it made me saddens.” Ji Ahn’s said. She’s looked up to Soo Hyeon then she’s smiled insipidly to him. “Something must have happened to him.” Soo Hyeon’s can see through Ji Ahn’s eyes that she’s very saddened even though she does not show it but it was very noticing for Soo Hyeon.

“Do not be sad.” Soo Hyeon’s said.

“I am alright, it will be alright.” Ji Ahn’s said with a bitter smiled. Soo Hyeon’s shook his head and denying at what Ji Ahn’s said.

“Don’t lie to yourself, Ji Ahn.” Soo Hyeon’s said. Ji Ahn was quite shocking at what Soo Hyeon has just said to her and she’s looked at him with disbelief looked on her face.

“Pardon me?” Ji Ahn’s spoke. Just when Soo Hyeon was about to say anything back to Ji Ahn, Kevin and Ki Beom have just arrived home whilst each were holding two packs of groceries bag and when they went to the kitchen, they were wondered why Soo Hyeon was in the kitchen alone.

“Oh, you’re home already, Soo Hyeon.” Kevin’s said.

“What are you doing here in the kitchen?” Ki Beom’s asked.

“Nothing’s particular.” Soo Hyeon’s said. He’s grabbed all of his stuff and went upstairs to his room. Before he went to his room, he’s stared down at Ji Ahn’s from the first floor. Ji Ahn’s felt that someone was watching her and when she’s looked up, there was no one there and by that times, Soo Hyeon has already went to his room.

“Am I just imagining thing?” Ji Ahn’s mumbled to herself.

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On a very fine day, Dong Ho’s received a letter that were for him and his sister; Ji Ahn. He ran inside to the house and to where Ji Ahn’s at whom was in the living room with Kevin. Without wasting anymore time, he ran towards Ji Ahn frantically like lunatic person.

Dong Ho’s jumped up and down on the sofa, trying to get his sister attention, making the sofa to be bounces around.

“No, Dong Ho, stops jumping around. You’re making everything shaky.” Kevin’s said wanting Dong Ho’s to stop.

“Nuna, guess what I just received in the mail!!” Dong Ho’s exclaimed.

“What is it, Dong Ho?” Ji Ahn’s asked. Just like that he took out the letter and showed it to Ji Ahn’s right away. “A letter, have you read it already, Dong Ho?” Dong Ho’s shook his head.

“No, I have not yet read it, nuna.” Dong Ho’s said. “But let’s read it together.” He’s smiled widely.

“Dong Ho, you silly boy.” Ji Ahn’s said with a smile.

Slowly Ji Ahn took the letter out of the envelope then she unfolded it and without wasting anymore time, she read at what has written down on the letter alongside Dong Ho but when they have finish reading everything, Ji Ahn’s hands were shaking and eventually, the letter slipped away from her hands.

Ji Ahn and Dong Ho were looking at one another’s face and they were looking quite pale, as if they have just seen a ghost. They looked very frightened after they have done reading the letter.

Dong Ho who was in his joyful mood all of sudden changed to silent and quiet. When Kevin’s asked them questioned, they did not open their mouth and just stayed quiet the whole times. Kevin was clueless at what has just happened and even if he asks them what’s wrong, Ji Ahn and Dong Ho did not say anything at all.

“What are we going to do now? And why does he have to come here?” Dong Ho’s questioned.

“I-I do not know.” Ji Ahn’s stuttered and speechless after.

“BUT I DO NOT WANT HIM TO COME!!” Dong Ho’s shouted then he ran off just like that.

“DONG HO!!” Ji Ahn’s shouted Dong Ho’s name then she ran chasing after him. When they have heard of the shouting, one by one came out to check what was going on.

“What’s going on?!!” Ki Beom’s asked worriedly. He’s turned around and looked at Kevin and he’s shrugged his shoulders knowing nothing.

“I do not know. It was a sudden actions and I was not even being told by them.” Kevin’s explained. Ki Beom’s turned his head around and looked at the others and they just shook their heads not knowing anything as well. Ki Beom’s sighed heavily.

Dong Ho’s ran off to somewhere and he has no idea to where he’s going meanwhile Ji Ahn’s looking for Dong Ho and she did not know to where Dong Ho has gone to. She’s kept on calling her little brother’s name yet there was no respond from Dong Ho’s himself.

Walking around the place and it has been many minutes since she has been looking for her little brother but until now she still could not find him and she’s started to gets tired but she did not stops until she finds him.

After awhile, Dong Ho’s started to gets tired and he’s stopped somewhere to take a rest. He sat down at the bench that’s near the fountain in the city while fanning to his self at the same time; he’s looking around the place watching people come and goes.

Just when Ji Ahn’s about to take a rest, not far from where she’s at, she saw Dong Ho’s sitting at the bench near the fountain. Without wasting anymore time, Ji Ahn’s ran towards Dong Ho and she was glad to find him at last.

“Dong Ho, do not make me worried like that.” Ji Ahn’s said.

“I am sorry, nuna.” Dong Ho’s said. “But I really do not wish of him to come here. Why does he have to come here? I only love and excited when nuna’s decided to come here but not him.” Ji Ahn’s stepped forward and stood in front of Dong Ho then slowly, she’s lowered her body down squatting with one knee’s touching the ground whilst both of her hands were on his shoulders.

“Come on now, Dong Ho. At what he has done in the past, do not let that haunted your life down, alright.” Ji Ahn’s said. “I will be here with you and but please, cheer up alright?”

“Have I always been such a burden to nuna?” Dong Ho’s said. Before he could continues in what he’s about to say, Ji Ahn’s grabbed Dong Ho and hugged him tightly.

“Do not say like that, you have never burdened me or anything.” Ji Ahn’s said.