I thought I wouldn't fall sick so easily. But I was wrong. I woke up the next day and I felt so horrible that I couldn't even keep my balance. I felt straight to the floor and I groaned. I had hurt my knee during the fall and even though I can't see it yet, I'm pretty sure there's going to be a bruise. What a way to start the day.

When I finally manage to get up and make my way to the bathroom, I felt my forehead and wondered why I was feeling so cold. I opened my eyes and looked at myself in the mirror. I look horrible. Immediately, I went to grab a thermometer to measure my temperature and it was high. I was having a fever, no wonder I was feeling so crappy. The worst part is, there's nobody home. Should I go to school? Or should I stay home? I can't really afford to miss out on lessons considering how close the school exams were. But then again, if I went, I would not be able to concentrate with this fever. Myungsoo would kill me for going to school with such a high fever.

I reached for my phone and immediately texted the group.

Guys, I don't think I'll be able to make it for school today. I'm sick.

The replies came almost instantly, the first one being Woohyun. If you didn't already guessed it, his reply is explosive.

Mwoh?! What happened?! You were just fine yesterday! Are you okay? Do you need to see the doctor? Are your parents back yet?

Well, he didn't even give me time to reply as he kept talking on the group chat.

Chill Namu, I'll be fine after I take some medicine.

The next to reply was Bomi. She got worried and I realized that she doesn't know my parents not in too. I quickly filled her in and she offered to drop by before school to check on me but I insisted that she doesn't. It'll be so much trouble and I wouldn't want any of them to catch this nasty bug.

I was trying to read my messages as I kept sneezing non-stop. Not to mention that I was freezing cold. Gosh, I suddenly remembered about the dinner I had at Myungsoo's place. Did I spread it to him? Or his family? We did used a common spoon though, so it couldn't have spread right?

Do you have fever meds? Take that, drink lots of water and get plenty of rest okay?

Sunggyu had texted me. See, that right there, future doctor everybody.

Even Howon replied me with concern but Myungsoo was nowhere to be seen. Maybe he's feeling unwell too and he didn't wake up?

Howon had insisted that he wanted to drop by to check on me before going to school even when I declined. He said that because my house was on the way to Woohyun's house, he would pass by anyways so he might as well pop by and check on me for the sake of everybody.

Anyways, I was more worried about Myungsoo instead. I mean, what if I really did spread the virus to him? He'll be sick. Poor little Myungho will be sick too! Gosh, he'd better pick up his phone because I'm calling him this instance.

His phone rang and rang and rang until it was about to be cut off when he finally answered.

"Myung!"

"Mmm?" He sounded sleepy.

Wait, is he not up yet?

"Myung are you alright?"

Gosh, my voice sounds so nasal with the flu and stuffed nose.

"Jin?"

Maybe he did just wake up.

"What's wrong?" He sounded like he had more energy now. Gosh, he must have still been sleeping. Myungsoo sleeps really deeply anyways.

"Nothing… go on and prepare for school." I said softly.

"Mmmm 'Kay."

And then we hung up. Trust that guy to still be able to sleep when he's suppose to be up and ready for school! I forced myself up to get a cup of water to drink and popped in some medicine for the fever and  then I waited on the couch in the living room in case Howon came knocking.

My eyes closed for around five minutes when my phone buzzed.

Jin you're sick?!

It was Myungsoo who had finally seen the message.

It's no big deal, I'll just sleep it off. Help me take notes in class okay?

He didn't reply me but he had called me back.

"Hey," I managed to croak out of my dry throat.

"You okay?" He voice full of concern.

"Yeah." I lay down on the couch and tried to relax in a comfortable position.

"Gosh I should have known when you started sneezing yesterday—ah!" He let out a low grunt.

"What happened?"

"Nothing… I err… I'm running late so I just hit my knee against the table leg."

I chuckled. He should thank me that I woke him up or he would be even later.

"I'll text you." He said before we hung up.

I laid on the couch and closed my eyes for about another five minutes when I heard someone calling my name and it was coming from upstairs.

"Jin?" That voice echoed in the empty house.

"Howon?" I said sleepily.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be on your bed resting?" He helped me up and I felt my legs went jelly. Not because Howon was in such close proximity or anything but I just felt like I didn't have any strength in my legs left. That was how weak I felt. Gosh, this fever and flu is getting to me isn't it?

"You said you were coming to check on me so I waited by the couch." I said in my defence.

Howon helped me up all the way to my room and laid me down on my bed. He placed his hand on my forehead and checked my temperature against his. "You're burning."

"I took the meds earlier just now."

"I'll get you a cup of water before I go."

Before I could even say anything, he disappeared down the stairs. I looked at the window wide open and realized that Howon had came in through the window instead. His school bag was nowhere to be seen.

"When I said I was coming to check up on you, I meant coming up from the window. How can I expect a sick girl to open the door for me? Here's the water. Drink plenty of them and have some rest okay, I've got to get going."

Before Howon could leave my bedside and disappear from the window, I reached out and grab his hand. "Be careful."

He gave me a smile and he disappeared down the window and made his way to school. When lying down on my bed earlier, I saw that he had this huge cut on his elbows. Which is why I called out for him to be careful. The blood looked fresh as though he had just gotten that wound so it must have been because he climbed up to my room. How many times have I told him not to do such dangerous stunt? I would rather crawl up from my bed and open the door for him than to have him do such dangerous thing again.

As soon as I closed my eyes, the medicine kicked in and I fell into deep slumber.

--

The next time I woke up, it was already noon. I had to go see a doctor to get a leave of absence as well so I dragged myself out of bed just to get ready to go see the doctor. I had checked my phone and I saw that our group chat was super active. There were so many messages and it was all about reminding me to eat, to drink water, to take my medication and much more. Myungsoo was even worried about my lunch that he had personally sent me a text containing a super simple recipe for porridge.

If you're not cooking, please buy it outside. Don't order delivery and neither should you be eating ramen. Lastly, don't you dare think about not eating.

Caught. I was just thinking about skipping lunch and heading to sleep after the doctor's visit but I guess I could try Myungsoo's recipe. It seemed easy. But first, Doctor time.

I had gone to the clinic nearby and it didn't take me long to finally be able to see a doctor. The doctor examined me and he said that I just have a common cold. Flu, fever and sore throat. It may seem like it's okay but the fact that I'm burning up doesn't seem okay to me. The doctor had prescribed me with flu meds, sore throat meds, and even medication for the fever to subside. He'd also given me two days of rest because of the fever.

Two days would seem good to the old Jung Yoojin but the new Jung Yoojin is too worried about her studies to even be resting two days! I mean, taking a day of break today will affect my studies because I'm already not up to standard to begin with. The amount that I have to catch up to is going to be crazy.

After I got my medicine, I went back home to try out Myungsoo's simple recipe. Thankfully the whole going to the doctor's process didn't take me too long or I would have died from being outside in the chilly air. Autumn is really coming considering how the wind is so strong and cold now. Even the leaves seem to be dropping from trees.

Myungsoo's recipe wasn't hard at all, I guess. All I have to do is to put more water in the rice cooker and press the porridge button and it will start cooking for me. Then, I proceeded to boil pieces of chicken so that I can get chicken shreds and add them into my porridge. It really wasn't hard and I think I did a good job in boiling the chicken. This is really a first that I didn't mess up any cooking.

While waiting for the porridge to be done, I went to the couch to lay down because the fever is getting to my head. I feel like I couldn't be standing any longer. Reaching for my phone, I saw replies from the group.

They were updating me about their day in school and I just laughed at their silliness.

Do you guys think Miss Han broke up with her boyfriend recently? What's with her and her cranky attitude. She's been picking on me the entire day!

Woohyun said on the chat and I can't help but laugh. That's because he's been texting us in class I suppose!

Stop texting in class and maybe she wouldn't pick on you anymore.

It came from Sunggyu before I could even reply it. Wow, telepathy with the smartest kid in school. Does that mean I'm smart now too? Okay, I'm trying too hard here to make it seem like I'm smart.

Even Bomi had texted to the chat regarding Woohyun being caught.

Sunggyu speaks the truth.

And I couldn't help but laugh harder. It's not like Bomi to do such a thing but the fact that she just made fun of Woohyun just made it all better.

How are you feeling Jin?

It was Myungsoo this time.

I just saw the doctor and I'm resting while waiting for my lunch to be ready.

So I basically told them about me cooking and here was their response. It was seriously not a big deal but I don't know why they're making it into such a huge deal.

Howon: Jin you cook?! Since when?!
Woohyun: Who are you and what have you done to my best friend?
Sunggyu: I'm trusting that you know what you're doing Jin…

Even Sunggyu?! Gosh, they're all teasing me now.

Bomi: Can you guys even cook? Jin's mom is an awesome cook, she'll have her skills.
Yoojin: Thank you Bomi! Well said!

Only Bomi seems to be on my side.

Myungsoo: Bomi, I beg to differ.
Yoojin: Yah! Zip it Myung you're not allowed to say anything.
Woohyun: What does Myung know that I don't?
Howon: Are the both of you keeping secrets from us now?
Yoojin: No, we're not!!!

I defended myself because we really aren't.

Woohyun: Okay, Miss Han is staring. Got to go. Bye.
Howon: I can't wait for lunch already. See you guys.
Yoojin: Meanwhile I'll be having lunch on my own…

I said sadly because having lunch alone is kind of lonely.

 Soon, I heard the click and it signalled that my porridge was ready. Time for my lunch before I eat my medicine and go to bed. I felt my forehead and noticed that I wasn't burning as much as this morning when it all started. Maybe the medicine is finally working.

When I got my lunch ready, I had received another text but this time, it was a personal text from Myungsoo. I looked at the clock and it was their lunch time as well.

How's your lunch?

I took a bite of my shredded chicken porridge. Tastes like nothing. Maybe it's because of my stuffy nose too.

Tastes like nothing :(

Did you add salt?

Salt? I remembered I did add in like he instructed. So it must really be the stuffy nose.

Yeah. I guess it's because of my stuffy nose. I can't taste anything.

I sent my text and sighed. I'm all alone at home and my lunch tastes like nothing. Life is so good at the moment. And I stress on the good.

School's not the same without you here.

Myungsoo replied and I smiled to myself.

That was how I felt when you weren't next to me the last time.

I reminded him of that time he was sick and I was so lonely in class without anybody to talk to or to fool around with. Guess the both of us really relied on each other a lot, more than we even know.

So you've gotten your revenge, are you happy?

Revenge is sweet. But my headache is not.

I felt my forehead once more and even though the fever is not as high as before, there was a headache coming my way and I can just feel it already.

Have some rest Jin. I'll see you later.

Huh? Later? What does he mean by he'll see me later? Is he coming over? I texted him about what he really meant but he didn't reply. Seeing as nobody replied on the group chat as well, I decided to just finish off my lunch quickly and took my meds and went to bed. Time to sleep off this headache and worry about school work later. Gosh, it to be sick and missing out on all the action. Okay, there's not much action but it's still a horrible feeling. I never thought I would say this but I want to go to school. I want to study. Oh dear, I've said it. I want to study and catch up because I don't want to lag behind when the exams are so near.

I kept stressing myself out about that thought when I felt the flu meds kicking in. I'm feeling super drowsy and the headache isn't getting any better. Maybe… maybe I should just sleep first and then worry later. Yeah… that sounds… good…

--

The next time I woke up was when there was a banging on my front door. Checking the time, it was only five in the afternoon. I managed to get out of my bed despite me still being really out of it and clumsily made my way to the front door. The banging suddenly stopped when I was halfway down the steps and I could hear noises outside.

"Yah, maybe she's sleeping! You'll wake her up!"

One voice said and it sounded strangely familiar.

"Then what are we going to do? Stand here until she wakes up?" Another voice came and I recognized that immediately. I've heard that voice for years.

"Maybe we should call her?" A softer voice spoke and I was right on my way to the door.

"We can just wait around until she's awake?" This time, it was a female.

"Maybe we should—"

I opened the door at that time and that scared everybody at the other end of the door.

"Oh my gosh! That scared the hell out of me!" Howon jumped and I snickered. Trust him to be so easily scared.

I let them in and asked what they were doing here.

Myungsoo, whom I cut off at the door spoke up first. "We're here to do this." He held up a huge bag and I got so curious that I just had to look into it. That bag contained groceries. There were all sorts of vegetables and even fresh meat.

Howon then came close to me and put an arm around my shoulders. "We're here for…" He glanced towards Woohyun and cued him.

"Operation get Jin well!" Woohyun said cheerfully and I couldn't help but break into a laugh at their actions.

"We're going to cook for you. And us too." Sunggyu added in.

"Hopefully that will make you feel better and I hope we didn't wake you up." Bomi said as she put a hand on mine.

"Aniya, it's fine." I don't know what else to say but as I looked at my best friends, I felt so touched that I wanted to cry. Never in a million years would I have thought that they will surprise me with such a sweet gesture.

"Yah, are you going to cry?" Myungsoo placed his face right in front of me, as if trying to catch me in that act and announce to the world once a tear falls.

"I'm not!" I defended myself and looked away. He was too close. Way too close for me to be comfortable. I just can't look at him staring at me like that and scrutinizing my every move.

"Okay so," Woohyun clasped his hands together and made an announcement. "Too many cooks spoil the broth so we've decided that chef Myung and chef Gyu will do the cooking, and then the rest of us can fill you in on school today!" Woohyun's cheerful tone never change as he spoke.

Sunggyu and Myungsoo then casually made their way to my kitchen as though that is their kitchen and started their work in the kitchen right away.

"Are you feeling better? Are you still burning up?" Howon asked and before I even got the chance to reply him, he placed his large palms on my forehead to check my temperature. As if that wasn't enough, he then proceeded to cup my cheeks with both of his hands.

I could feel myself just burning up at that contact and so I turned away as quickly as I could when he let my cheeks go.

"The fever's gone now, that's good. Do you want to rest or do you want to go through some of the school work?" He asked.

I couldn't bring myself to look at him after that cheek cupping facade so I looked at Bomi instead. "Let's go through school work. I can't afford to lag behind now."

So now we were sitting in the living room as Woohyun dug out all the book's from Myungsoo's bag. Don't ask me why it's Myungsoo's bag he's taking the books out from but I'm positive that's Myungsoo's bag. Unless Myungsoo and Woohyun had decided to swap bags for a day.

"So Howon and I aren't exactly good teachers but we have Bomi here and Bomi is fantastic." Woohyun said as he gave Bomi a wink. I could totally see Bomi blush as she looked away shyly.

"And besides, Myung had given us clear instructions to follow his books because he took down the notes for you and he had marked out all that the teacher had gone through today so that we know where to begin." Howon pointed to the colored markers that stuck out of Myungsoo's textbooks. There were papers clipped in between them too and so I assume it's the notes he'd taken down during class.

"So which do you want to start with?" Bomi asked. I looked at her, and then those textbooks, and I turned around in the direction of the kitchen. I couldn't see Myungsoo or Sunggyu well but I could see Myungsoo's back view.

I smiled to myself. "Let's start with math." I told the others and they proceeded to help me with whatever notes Myungsoo has written down and what the teacher had covered today.

--

It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be but thankfully they did help me figure things out or else I would have died trying to catch up on my own.

In an hour or so, dinner was ready even though we hadn't finish going through the material but we decided to take a break and have dinner. Myungsoo and Sunggyu made healthier food that was suitable for sick little me to eat and they were all soft on the stomach.

"Whoa Gyu, I didn't know you know how to cook!" I exclaimed as I looked at the feast on the table. It was really well prepared. There were at least four dishes for the six of us. I just hope we would be able to finish everything. Well, technically we will be able to because the guys are here and did I mention that they're big eaters?

"Of course I do. I cooked for my—" he paused when he realized we weren't alone. "Family." He finished up his sentence in weary. I wanted to just tell him that it's okay. That he can just be himself and he doesn't have to be on his toes around us. Besides, his family condition has gotten better with his father promising to go for rehabilitation.

"Now, I never knew Myung could cook as well." Woohyun said with a surprised look on his face. He looked extremely impressed at their culinary skills. "I hope it tastes as good as it looks."

"Yah," I nudged Woohyun in the gut. "He cooks well." I defended.

"And how would you know?" Howon said and he wiggled his eyebrows at me and I froze. What was that for?

"I have to feed that little punk at home if my parents aren't around so I guess I've learned. And if Myungho didn't complain about it I guess I'm fine?" Myungsoo boasted about himself and we all laughed. We all know how that kid could be so I guess Myungsoo is really good.

"What are we waiting for? Dig in!" Sunggyu gestured towards the dinner table.

"Asa!" Howon was the first to dig in. Did I mention he's had etiquette lessons? But then again, I found myself laughing at his silly actions. He's really like a kid at times.

We were just having dinner by ourselves and made by ourselves. Okay, not all of us but you know what I mean. It was a whole new atmosphere. Except that I'm still kind of sick and my stuffy nose is getting in my way of tasting the food that everybody else claims is so delicious. I pouted when I couldn't taste anything but Woohyun, who was sitting next to me still kept picking up food and putting in my bowl. I was grateful, of course but I could see Bomi looking at my direction. She was sitting opposite Woohyun at the table.

It was as though Woohyun had sensed something and he looked up at me, and then at Bomi. Then he continued eating his rice. Suddenly, he took a piece of meat and placed it on Bomi's bowl as well. I could see that Bomi's whole face had lit up like a lantern. She smiled gratefully and thanked him before she continue eating.

Woohyun had broken the silence halfway through and they started talking about how school was today. Woohyun was in the middle of his really funny story about Dongwoon and his pranking adventures once more. That Son Dongwoon really needs to mature a little bit more even though I do agree that his pranks are A class. Not that I want to get pranked by him though. It was nice enough that we are on talking terms and I don't feel like I want to karate chop his head off all the time.

After dinner, we cleaned up after ourselves and even though I wanted to help out with the washing of the dishes and all, the guys and Bomi insisted that I stay put and they'll do the job. Since Sunggyu and Myungsoo cooked, the cleaning up was left to Bomi, Woohyun and Howon.

Sunggyu had steered me out to the living room sat me down so that I could continue where I left off for the studying.

"Want to continue?" He asked me and I nodded enthusiastically. I think I've never felt so enthusiastic about studying before in my entire life. It was like something finally clicked in my head and I understood whatever the school was trying to teach us since day one despite me having the flu bug that sort of messes with my head. Maybe that's why I finally understood math or chemistry or even biology. Maybe that's why.

This time, it was Myungsoo to my left and Sunggyu to my right, trying to explain to me about biology and I finally figured out what has been going on in my three years of high school. I couldn't have been luckier to have two of the smartest guys in school to teach me and I understood everything that they said. Myungsoo's notes were so good, it's no wonder he's so good at studying. He had all the important points and his notes were so structured and neat. Did I mention that he has really nice handwriting? Well, he does.

When the other three kitchen warriors were done washing and cleaning up, they came to join us in the living room and each did their own studying. It was nice to see us all together studying again or at least at my house. It's been awhile since we had all gathered at my house because we've all been so busy studying that we hardly ever have dinner with each other anymore. So it was nice to have them back at my home.

As we studied, time passed and it went by unnoticed. We were just all so focused on studying until Bomi's phone rang. Her parents had actually began to worry because she'd been out so late. Her parents agreed to let her come over only because they trusted us but since it's late now, it's pushing their limits a little.

"I should go guys. See you tomorrow and take care, Jin!" She started packing and in a hurry.

"You'll be okay alone?" Woohyun turned around and asked her before she could leave.

"Yeah! My house is not that far up anyways."

Woohyun hesitated. I could see that he wanted to say something but it didn't come out of his throat. I stared at that guy. Go on, take her home! It's late and dark outside! She could meet into trouble! And she's such a pretty girl! Nam Woohyun you're such a blockhead. He just sat there and stared at her for 0.1 second more. "Okay, take care."

I faced palmed myself mentally.

As though Woohyun could sense me staring, he turned to me and gave me that "what" look. I'll tell you what, you blockhead!

Bomi then disappeared behind the doors after we all said our goodbyes when Sunggyu then spoke up. "Maybe we should all go soon. The patient needs her sleep to recover."

"Spoken like a true Doctor." I since it was his dream to be a doctor.

"Gyu's right. Jin needs rest. We should all go back." Woohyun agreed.

"Well, I guess that's all for today." Howon closed his book up and kept it in his bag. He looked like he couldn't wait to be done with all that studying and he was so glad that it's now finally over.

Myungsoo was collecting his notes all into one stack and he placed them in front of me.

"Huh?" I stared, confused. He just left his notes in front of my and packed his books away.

"They're for you." He said as-a-matter-of-factly.

"Andwae! It's your hard work!" I returned it to him.

"Hey, it's for you. I took down these notes for you so take it." He placed them back in front of me and smiled.

I smiled back at him in gratefulness. What did I ever do to deserve such a wonderful friend like him?

"You're the best, Myung."

Myungsoo gave me a smirk and a wink. "Tell me something I don't already know."

Look at him being all cocky about this! Then again, he has the right to because he really is amazing.

Before the guys left, they all nagged at me to take good care of myself and I told them I'll let them know how my condition is tomorrow before going to school. If I feel better, I would go but if I'm not, I'm going to just stay at home and make full use of the rest the doctor gave me.

--

My alarm clock had never woken me up with such vigor before and I was literally jolted awake at its blaring tone. The good thing is, I'm going to be early in meeting the guys if I get ready now but the bad thing is, I'm having a splitting headache. It was as though someone took a brick and struck my head from the back. My head was pounding. I could hear my own heart beating because of the blood that's flowing to my brain. Gosh, this is horrible. I feel horrible. Looks like I can't go to school for another day.

I quickly texted our group about my condition and I told them I'll be going back to sleep. The headache probably won't go away until I get some sleep I guess.

Which is why I didn't even bother to check my phone for their replies because my head was just pounding. I just needed to sleep. I rolled over with a grunt and within seconds later, I was hit by darkness.

The next time I woke up is because I had heard noises coming from the living room. It was strange because I don't remember opening the door for anyone and even if it was Howon who climbed in through the window, I would have woken up when he came in.

I got up sleepily and realized that the headache had been gone. Good for me. The voices got louder and the sleepy me found it familiar. I've heard those voices before. In fact, I've heard it often.

Before I could open my room door myself, it swung open in full speed.

There came a gasp.

"Jung Yoojin!"

My parents were back. They were back home! My mom entered my room while calling my name really loudly and I wonder what was the problem.

"We leave you alone for a week and you're skipping school now?!" She screamed.

Wait, what?

"To think we trusted you to be more mature and responsible but you're skipping school now?! Oh gosh, you used to be so obedient, what went wrong?" My mom wailed. I have a feeling that last line wasn't even meant for me. She was probably asking herself.

"Omma," I started carefully and my dad walked right into my room as well. My mom placed her head in between her hands as if in despair of what her daughter has become. "Omma, I'm sick. That's why I'm not in school. I didn't skip school intentionally."

My mom lifted her head up and my dad immediately came over to my side.

"Are you okay Yoojin?" My dad asked worriedly.

The look on my parents' faces totally changed because they were just worried about my grandmother and now they have to worry about me.

My mother paused for a moment and she went to my other side and placed a hand on my forehead.

"You're burning up a little. Did you take any medicine yet? I'll go get you some medicine. You sound horrible too." My mom then left and I smiled. So she thought I had skipped school intentionally just to stay at home when in fact I had been sick all day. Ain't my mom cute?

When she came back up with the medicine in her hands, I told my parents all about the week that they weren't here. I told my parents about Myungsoo helping me, teaching me how to cook and the things the guys did for me yesterday to help me catch up with school work. Both my parents and especially my mom, were impressed that Sunggyu and Myungsoo could cook. My mom then told me that I was in good hands and that she'll pass down her special recipes to me and teach me how to be a masterchef just like her.

My parents were only suppose to return tomorrow but they cut it short because my grandmother insisted that they return and they were worried about me since it's the first time they're leaving me at home all alone. My parents updated me about my grandmother and I was relieved that she's fine now except that she still has some trouble walking alone but her neighbours had promised to look out for her.

"Don't worry, the school's exams are coming and I'm having the biggest exam in my life in a few month's time, I'm not going to skip school and risk my chances of doing well in those exams." I assured my parents this time.

My mom was so happy seeing me have such mature thoughts that I swear she looked like she was about to cry.

"You'll do well Jin." She whispered softly to me. "You'll do well in life."

And I smiled.

--

I had texted the others to let them know that my parents are back and that they don't have to worry about me being alone at home anymore. Especially Myungsoo. I had told him that I survived this lonely ordeal and the best part is, I didn't starve to death.

Even so, the guys and Bomi still came over just to check on me and of course, my mother invited them to stay for dinner and also to thank them for taking care of me while they were gone.

The guys agreed without a second thought and Bomi had to literally beg her parents to let her stay especially after she had went back late yesterday. The only condition her parents had to let her stay for dinner is that she return home early and she agreed.

"We'll head back early too. So that you can rest and and we all need to study too." Woohyun said and everybody else nodded in agreement.

Just like yesterday, everybody was sprawled out in my living room and Myungsoo was helping me because he took notes for me again. Usually Sunggyu would be helping me too but this time Sunggyu was coaching Howon something else and so Myungsoo was my tutor for the day. I swear, Myungsoo's notes are so comprehensive that they put the textbooks to shame. He should write the textbooks instead. Maybe he'll earn more than being a prosecutor with all that copyright money.

Dinner was amazing. As much as I like having Myungsoo's and Sunggyu's cooking despite not being able to taste them properly, I miss my mom's cooking even more. My taste buds are still not working properly yet due to my blocked nose but I swear, I just miss the taste of my mom's food. Never leave me alone again omma or I will miss this food so much.

My family and my friends talked and chatted and it felt so right. My friends felt like my family and everything just felt so right. I was happy and comforted that I had such amazing friends next to me and my family for always being there for me. I know it's random, but this slight moment, I was touched.

When dinner ended, Sunggyu went to help my mom to wash up even though my mom said that it was fine but he insisted. Myungsoo continued helping me explain his notes before he needs to go and the rest were finishing up with whatever they've started as well. When it was time for Bomi to go, the rest had decided to leave as well.

"Take care, Jin. Hopefully I'll see you in school tomorrow." Woohyun ruffled my hair and I shot him a glare. "Oh, and Dongwoon sends his regards. Say, I wonder what happened between you two that he's finally treating you so nicely?"

I found myself laughing at that sentence. Dongwoon? Well, this is new. Usually Dongwoon and I are fighting neck and neck and now he's sending me his regards? It sure is strange seeing him treating me so nicely but I liked that we're starting to be more acquainted that just sending snarky remarks at each other. It was a new start. Maybe love did something to him.

I shrugged to Woohyun, "of course he treats me nicely. I'm lovable." I joked.

Woohyun laughed at my joke as though it was the funniest joke in the world. "Yes, you are." He replied me, seriousness spread across his face with a faint smile hanging by his lips. I froze. Everybody's here. Bomi's here. What is he doing?!

He gave me one last smile before exiting my house as the rest put on their shoes and said goodbye to my family.

"Mr Choi says if he doesn't see you tomorrow, he's going make you do more of those math worksheets." Myungsoo said to me as he walked out the door.

"Yah!" I hit him on the back and he laughed.

"See you tomorrow Jin." Bomi smiled and me and exited after Myungsoo.

"If you need anymore help, let me know." Sunggyu said right before he left my house.

Finally, the last one that everybody else was waiting for, Lee Howon. Who seems to have trouble putting on his shoes because his laces were tied too tightly and he was too lazy to retie them again so he tried to slip his feet in.

In the end, he gave up and just stepped on the back of his shoes without wearing them properly. " See ya!" He called out and hurried after the rest who decided that he was taking too much time to just wear his shoes and walked ahead.

I stood by the door and watched them walk in the distance until Howon caught up with the group. Myungsoo turned around one last time right before I was about to close the door and he waved goodbye to me.

Once I was done studying Myungsoo's notes, I then head to bed, trying to sleep early since I'm determined to go back to school tomorrow. I checked my phone one last time before I went to bed and I saw that Howon had texted me.

Jin, does Myung like Krystal?

Wow. Lee Howon, I have been trying to figure out an answer for that one for so long so I would like to know as well.

I don't know. Why?

He didn't reply my instantly but his message came a few minutes after.

Nothing. Just curious.

Since when had Howon been interested in somebody else's business? He never really cared about it before so why did he suddenly care about it? This is strange. Before I could even think of a reply, another message came through.

Jin-ah, use Myung's notes well okay?

Mwoh? What is he talking about now? Sometimes Howon is just so weird that I don't get him at all.

Of course I will.

I texted him back, hoping he would explain himself because he's being weird right now.

Okay, goodnight.

I frowned as our conversation ended there. I felt my heart sink with disappointment. Am I disappointed that I couldn't talk to Howon longer? Or am I disappointed that he didn't explain himself about this weird conversation?

Goodnight.

I sent it to him before I found myself drifting off to dreamland once again.

Hey guys! It's the middle of the week (well, it is for me anyways because I count friday as the weekend already hahaha. I just can't wait for friday to be here) and here's an update for you guys! I know I've been updating slower than before and I apologize in advance that I can't update any sooner due to my finals being just around the corner! Nevertheless, I still hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Leave me a comment if you did! ;) 

Poor Jin fell sick when the exams are so close but it's alright, she has her friends beside her that are willing to help her keep up and make it all the way~~~ also with Howon being unusually weird.... ANYWAYS, thank you all for the support!!! I can't wait till my exams are over and I can update this story more often!! Have a great mid-week everybody! 

ps, pardon the typos and grammar mistakes because I haven't had much time to proof read it. I proof read it once and I'm pretty sure that's not enough hahaha. I will reread this again when I have a little more time on my hands and edit em!