It was just another typical Monday morning in SM High.

 The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and the school grounds were abuzz with activity as students and teachers alike were hurrying towards their respective classes. Another normal day filled with the same old boring lectures, the same old hallway gossip, and the same old faces that everyone has come to know. It has always been the same old routine everyday ever since the new school year started. Nothing really new or exciting ever did happen within the halls of SM High.

 Well, except now...

 As everyone was slowly making their way towards the double doors that signified the entrance to this “esteemed institution of the musically gifted”, most of them couldn't help but stop dead in their tracks and stare at the lone figure that was rushing through the school grounds in an obvious hurry. It's not like they haven't seen this person before; he was a student like most of them and was one of the familiar faces that they have known for the past few months.

 But something was definitely different with their schoolmate.

 Something that made both students and teachers drop their jaw and bulge their eyes as they continued to blatantly stare at the figure zooming by. Yes, it was another typical day in school, but today something was a little different that made going to school a little bit more interesting than usual.

  As the figure made his way through the hallways, he could feel the obvious stares others were giving him. He tried to be as inconspicuous as possible; hanging his head low and rushing towards his destination as quickly as he can without it seeming like he’s trying to run away from the countless expressions of shock and surprise he was constantly getting.

 But who was he kidding, really. He couldn't actually hide the reason why everyone was now giving him pointed looks; accompanied by hushed conversations that he was pretty sure was mostly about him. Ugh! Today is gonna’ be a bad day! I can already feel it… He thought, mortified by the coming torrent of gossip and discussions inspired by little old him.

 Finally reaching his destination (which felt more like excruciating hours spent on death row rather than a short two minute stroll through the halls) he opened his locker and inspected the damage dealt in the mirror that hung at the back of his locker door. He stared into his anxious eyes, b with unshed moisture that was threatening to spill at any given moment.

 Mentally preparing himself for the inevitable, he slowly raised his gaze upwards, and couldn't help but grimace after seeing that which has caught everyone's attention this morning. He couldn’t help but groan inwardly, thinking on how stupid he actually is for doing this to himself. With one last look, he was slightly amused by the fact that his moronic nature has finally reflected itself on his outward appearance; as he continues to lament the status of his hair.

 Yup! Should have totally brought my beanie today... He thought ruefully, sighing hard as if expelling all the air in his lungs could change the fact that he was now probably the school’s newest laughing stock. Smacking his palm to his face, he can’t help but feel like an even bigger idiot as he remembered how his whole morning started.

(- Flashback: An hour ago -)

 After reassuring himself that today was going to be fine, Lu Han fixed his tie in front of the full length mirror in his room. Trying hard to ignore the current and exaggeratedly obvious, change in his look this morning, he resisted the urge to grab the beanie temptingly lying at the foot of his bed. He knew it would be pointless bring the knitted cap since it was against the school’s dress code policy. And besides, he needed to be comfortable with his new appearance if he wants his plan to work.

 But still though, the beanie provided a very appealing potential oasis whenever he doesn’t really feel like his new hair is “up to par” with his standards. Catching himself at the last minute, he retracted his trembling hand, which he didn’t realize was already reaching towards the alluring crutch.

 It's not that bad, Lu. It's gonna be fine. Looking back at the mirror, Lu Han glared hard at his offensive new do as he was trying to get comfortable having to look at the ridiculous thing. He had to reassure himself that everything was going to be alright and that his new hair style looked awesome. 

 And it was true! His new look, wasn't really that bad. In fact, he looked even better than before if he was being honest to himself. Not only does his feathery and tousled locks make it look like he just stumbled out of an enchanted forest in some whimsical fairytale, but also the color only accentuated his soft and gentle features. If he was pretty before, then he is simply dazzling sparkly now.

 But that was the problem, wasn’t it? Lu Han did not like how his new do made him the most beautiful creature that anyone has ever laid eyes one. Lu Han doesn’t appreciate the longing looks and hungry eyes that would surely follow him everywhere. Lu Han doesn’t want the unnecessary attention that his latest change will bring.

 You see, people have always called Lu Han the prettiest boy in school. With his feminine good looks, lithe build, pure and innocent charm, as well as a stunning singing voice comparable to a chorus of celestial beings, Lu Han has been dubbed as the Angel of SM High. And with the title came all the attention that was connected with being prettier than most girls in his school - and that was saying something considering most students in SM High were ridiculously attractive.

 He has received love letters, gifts, and confessions from both guys and girls alike, much to his dismay. But he has found a way to manage the attention by trying, as much as possible, not to stand out beyond his natural good looks and obvious talent. He started speaking more politely and respectfully to others and tried to blend as much in the background by being more timid.  Although, he is still the bubbly and playful Lu Han everyone know and loves; he just simply reserves it for his closest friends. To the general public, he is just the plain old reserved and soft-spoken Lu Han, which only further grew his fan base as it just added to his already stellar charm.

 Fortunately for him, though, people were able to catch on that he would rather be left alone rather than be showered with so much attention. Fearing that they would further offend their porcelain princess, his admirers would rather keep their adoration to themselves rather than risk pushing Lu Han further into himself. Besides, a bashful Lu Han was a lot cuter than a ‘RUN-FOR-THE-HILLS-THE-SASAENG-ARE-COMING’ Lu Han. Yup, most definitely.

 Eventually his admires, although are still his admirers, have managed to tone down their excessive display of their reverence for the shy singer. Lu Han still gets the usual love confession or box of chocolates, but it has become less frequent than before; making it tolerable for the easily frazzled deer. For this, Lu Han is grateful that he can now spend his remaining years in high school in relative peace.

 However!

 His new hair style completely deviates from his prevailing mantra of being a low key. Where his once conservatively short and dull brown hair, which could easily blend in with a crowd, stood, there is now a glaring billboard that says 'NOTICE ME!' Ironically though, this is what Lu Han is actually counting on; being the main reason why he changed his hair do in the first place.

 Beyond Lu Han’s calm demeanor and childlike persona, there lies a cunning tactician that is ready to pounce at the most opportune moment – or at least that is what he wants to be believe. His latest decision to have his hair done is actually a ploy, motivated by a certain freshman who has a chiseled jaw, sharp features, and a love for bubble tea that could rival Lu Han’s.

 A certain freshman called Oh Sehun.

 His latest obsession was only a grade lower than him. A spectacular dancer, the usually cold and stoic ice prince could heat up the dance from with his suave and y moves. Maybe that’s why Oh Sehun was one of the star pupils in their dance program. Beyond the dance major’s budding talent, he also had looks that could kill. With his sharp and angular jaw, not-so-prudent eyes, and full lips that could make you conjure images of soft satin and rose petals, girls couldn’t help but swoon whenever the frigid frost king stalked the halls.

 Lu Han included.

 Lu Han has been captivated by the inexpressive dance student ever since he first laid eyes on him during the opening ceremonies at the start of the school year. He wasn’t really sure what it was that made him take a special interest on Oh Sehun. It may be his good looks, his stunning dance skills, or his rather indifferent aura. Or it may be that deep down, Lu Han knows that behind his frosty stare, Sehun was just an adorable little sweet heart much like himself. One thing is for sure though; there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the handsome ice prince.

 As such, Lu Han has been gathering information on the unsuspecting freshman for quite a while now. Spending most of his free time observing and following his latest little affliction, he has come to know quite a few fun facts about the blank-faced dancer. It’s not stalking, mind you! It’s just “a casual field study of a fascinating subject matter with the purest intention of scholastic pursuit”. Or that is how Kyungsoo would put it whenever he was accused of doing the same to his own “subject matter”.

 After careful surveillance of his target, he now knows that Sehun is as much of a fan as bubble tea as he is if his frequent trips to the shop a few blocks away from their school is any indication. Lu Han was ecstatic to find out that he could have potential bubble tea dates with his amour in the future! His mood was slightly dampened when he found out that his prince prefers chocolate while Lu Han is biased towards taro. Oh well, more taro for me then!

 Lu Han also discovered that Oh Sehun has an adorable lisp that had him in stomach-pain inducing squealing fit when he found out. He made this serendipitous finding when by “accident”, he overheard Sehun and Yixing talking in the halls one time. Although the ice prince kept his poker-face, Lu Han could feel the nervousness radiating of his little Sehun when he was asking his sunbae if he could join “Lay’s” after school dance club. Later on, Lu Han was further surprised when he heard Sehun start exchanging his ‘s’ for ‘th’.

 At first, he was sympathetic for the poor boy, thinking that Yixing was cruel for making his darling prince so nervous that he developed a speech impairment (honestly though, Lu Han knew it was absurd to put ‘cruel’ and ‘Yixing’ in the same sentence). But as Sehun continued to trip over his words, Lu Han couldn’t help bite into the sleeve of his jacket as he was so desperately trying to contain the squeals that surely wanted to be let out. He didn’t even notice the two leave as he was still spazzing out on the floor when his two best friends found him.    

 Another thing that Lu Han has managed to observe is that he may act all cold and indifferent, but he is actually a sweet and adorable man child underneath. He has found that Sehun really likes to play with Huinun, the local stray dog that usually hangs around their school grounds. It was during Sehun and Huinun’s play time that he knew the gallant monarch has finally captured his fragile heart.

 There was a certain instance when Luhan knew he was complete goner. It was when Sehun was playing with the fluffy snow ball as usual; but instead of his prince’s normal awkward wave goodbye to his mighty steed, he gently picked up cute little Huinun, brought him face to face with the adorable fuzz ball, and, after giving the excitedly yapping dog his infamous blank-stare, started to rub noses with the defenseless animal! That’s when he heard the most melodic and enchanting tinkle that Lu Han has ever heard of.

 With tiny crescents for eyes and giving a mouthy, teeth-filled grin, Sehun did not only grace Huinun with his adorable (and somewhat awkward) smile but also Lu Han with the most precious treasure he will ever find. And that was when Lu Han knew he had to have Sehun; if only for the reason so he could see that beautiful smile on his perfect prince’s face for as long as they shall both live.

 Lu Han was inexplicably, without a doubt, head over heels, in love.

 Indeed, Lu Han was slowly falling into the gentle embrace of his new found love for his wonderfully perfect snow prince; and his friends know that a love struck Lu Han is a hopeless Lu Han who makes stupid decisions that he will regret immediately upon making them. Although Lu Han’s friends would always support him and his unending pursuits in finding “the one”, they find Lu Han’s “unconventional adventures” a tad bit tiresome, especially Kim Jongin.

 This is the same Kim Jongin who, by the way, is in the same dance program as his precious Oh Sehun; the same Kim Jongin who has repeatedly accused Lu Han of stalking the poor freshman and pleaded (more like threatened) him to stop; the same Kim Jongin who gave him the same inside info that a certain hair color would have Sehun running after you faster than you can say “free chicken”.

 It was this tid bit that had Lu Han rushing towards the nearest salon after his usual Sehun Sunday sighting. It was this tid bit that now had him cursing Jongin to hell and back. It was this little tid bit that had Lu Han lament at his inability to be able to talk to the guy he likes. 

 It’s not like he is deathly shy of people; he is excessively affectionate when it comes to his friends and is more than capable of holding a friendly conversation with a complete stranger (years of being the receiver of someone’s confession can do that to you). But like a crazed school girl when faced with the object of her fantasies, Lu Han tends to shut down when faced with the subject of his desires.

 Maybe I really am a girl, and I just don’t know it. Lu Han thought in exasperation.

 The last time he tried to speak with one of his previous flames he ended up freezing on the spot; he couldn't even open his mouth, let alone make comprehensible sentences. In the end, what Lu Han opted to do was simply gather as much information he can about his new amorous indulgence then try to emulate their likes and interests so that he could stand out more to them. Hopefully, when he finally is able to grab their attention, they will start pursuing the devious little deer then bing-bang-boom, voila! Lu Han will have himself a new boyfriend!

 Not like he ever had any to begin with.

 And not like this has ever worked before.

 Because of his convoluted man-snatching logic, he finds himself in weird, awkward and, most expectantly, humiliating situations such as the one he is facing directly in front of him today. He knows it’s kinda shallow, and really stupid, but hey! a man-deer-princess gots to do what a man-deer-princess gots to do.

 Finally mustering hopefully enough courage and making final assurances that his latest scheme will work out, Lu Han leaves the sanctity of his room and goes down to the dining area where he knows his family will be having their breakfast.

 Avoiding them all night long was difficult; he basically had to run towards his room after he got home and lock himself in with the feeble excuse that he felt a little unwell and had to rest early. He wasn't prepared to face his family last night with his little change but now, he had no choice since he needed to be comfortable with people noticing his new hair. And who better to support you with your latest life altering decisions than your family, right?

 Wrong.

 If Lu Han was expecting his family to accept and encourage his new choice of hair styles, he was sorely disappointed. His mother, after recovering from the initial shock of her only son sporting a not so sensible hair do, nearly chewed of his ear; lecturing him about how inappropriate his hair looks at the moment and how she should be consulted before doing something of such elephantine stupidity. She even threatened to shave it all off, hadn’t Lu Han assured her mother that this was simply temporary and that he’ll go back to his usual hair color once he gets bored.

 His father on the other hand simply muttered "kids these days" as he was too engrossed in his morning paper to spare him more than a stern glance. His sister, nearly spat in his face as she burst out laughing; telling him what kind of moron would have that done to their hair. Ah… Good old Jie-jie, I knew I could always count on her to be the loving and supportive sister she is most definitely not. Safe to say Lu Han's family did not approve of his decision.

 After reassuring his mother that this wasn’t an act of rebellion and giving his sister his best death glare (which is pretty damn lethal), Lu Han left for school feeling like he has made the biggest mistake of his probably short and insignificant life.

(- End of Flashback -)

 Lu Han snapped out of his regretful thoughts when the door to his locker was suddenly snapped shut and was now facing a pair of slightly confused, but very amused, black kohl lined eyes. The owner of said eyes was now giving him a sugary closed-lipped smile which Lu Han knew meant nothing but trouble. Preparing for the inevitable, Lu Han tried best to ignore his newest companion and his saccharine grin, knowing that the red head would only take delight in his torture.

 Unfortunately for Lu Han, the red head pup was for more relenting than he appeared to be.

 "Oh Lulu~ is there something different with you today?" the red head sang in his sickly sweet voice that grated on the remaining patience Lu Han had. "I swear that there is something, I just can't tell what it is..." Tapping his index finger to his lips, the maroon-haired puppy trailed his eyes up and down the weary deer with a look of doleful innocence etched on his face.

  Lu Han is smart though, he knows that behind that frustratingly adorable puppy pout lays a conniving wolf just waiting to pounce on its prey; best to not show it any vulnerability.

 "Well, hello to you to Baek. Kyungsoo." Lu Han tersely said, giving only nods of acknowledgements rather than his signature full blown bone-crushing hugs.

 The wide-eyed brunette just stared blankly at his friend; his owl like eyes boring a hole in the mop top that is currently Lu Han's head. "That's it! I am definitely staying away from you guys. Apparently, crazy is contagious."

 Lu Han could only hide his face in his hands and pray that a meteor would just suddenly crush their school and end his misery once and for all.

 "Now Soo, we need to be supportive of our little Chinese princess and his not-so-reasonable life choices." Kyungsoo then shifted his gaze from the worrisome deer to the enthusiastic puppy, shaking his head in obvious disapproval. "That's easy for you to say, you overgrown lip stick. You're just excited that you're not the only one who looks like an escaped carny."

 "I'll have you know my squishy little friend that maroon is all the rage now! Just look at all the idols on TV!" said the aforementioned red head, pouting his infamous puppy pout and making sure that his friend got the full effect of his subtle aegyo. "You know that doesn't work on me, Baek. I'm kinda surprised that you still haven't caught on by now. Maybe the chemicals from your hair are further diminishing your already depleting brain cells."

 "I’d rather take depleting brain cells, than have a heart blacker than boiling pitch like yours!"

 “Ha! No wonder Lu Han here made the mistake of having his hair dyed! Your stupid finally rubbed off on him! You, you brainless pup!”

 “You devil incarnate!”

 “You witless Neanderthal!”

 “MALIFICENT’S STEP MOTHER!”

 “You guys really think it’s a mistake?”

 The intrusion of another voice stopped the two friends from further escalating their already loud debate. Finally directing their attention to a desolate Lu Han, they couldn’t help reaching out to their Chinese friend, concern and sympathy marking their faces as they saw their Chinese princess slumped down on the floor and on the verge of actual tears. With a knowing look directed towards each other, they agreed that now isn't really the time to be overly critical of their friend's latest love charged faux pax.

 "There, there my powdered puff princess, you’re hair his getting enough attention as it is, and I think squatting down on the floor in a crowded hall way would only add fuel to the fire, don’t you?" upon realizing this, Lu Han immediately stood up and straightened out his school uniform, ignoring the ever growing number of stares he was being given. "It's really not that bad, my dear sugar plum. So I don't see why you need to be so glum. Oh cool! That rhymed!"

 Kyungsoo started to rub the bridge of his nose, trying very hard to find the remaining well of patience he had for his stupidly adorable friend who was now clapping like an excited pre-schooler, learning about the wonders of spelling. He really didn't need this so early in the morning. "Anyways, besides the fact that you look like a walking advertisement for bubble gum flavored lollipops, Baekhyun, is right. It looks kinda good on you, actually."

 "Could it be?! Do my ears deceive?! Has the great overlord of all that is dark and unholy finally admitted that I, the great and valiant Byun Baekhyun, am a genius amongst geniuses?"

 "Don't push it you life-sized trollop doll." Kyungsoo glowered at the over exuberant puppy as he cowered at the intensity of Kyungsoo's stare. No one wanted the wrath of Satansoo, not even Power-pup Baek. Softening his gaze, he reverts his gaze back to his anxious friend who was now looking back with hopeful and expectant eyes.

 "You really think so, Soo? You really think that it looks nice?" Lu Han voice broke on the last word as he was trying so hard to keep the tears from spilling. He will not cry now! He had to be strong for his noble prince! And besides, he is an ugly crier.

 "Of course Lu! In fact, you look kinda hot with your new hair." Baekhyun gagged when he saw Kyungsoo wiggling his eyebrows suggestively at Lu Han, earning him a smack on the head from his squishy friend. "Seriously Soo, I don't know why people have it in their heads that you're a little angel who couldn't hurt a fly when in fact you’re like evil personified."

 "That's because people don't know any better, Baekkie. And those who do have no escape." Kyungsoo giving Beakhyun the most angelic smile he can muster, which in turn caused the latter to shudder in fear. Such a scary Soo…

 Lu Han worriedly looked from one of his best friends to the other, debating in his head whether to ask his next question. He kinda knows what they are gonna’ say and he isn't really all that prepared to face their judgmental and disappointed looks just yet.

 But then again, his friends might surprise him this time and finally support him and is new mission to get the love of his life to finally notice him, right? With a shaky breathe, Lu Han interrupted the two before they started bickering again and finally asked the question that has been on his mind ever since he had his hair done.

 "D-Do you think he's gonna notice?"

 Kyungsoo and Baekhyun stopped their small spat and slowly turned to look at their naive princess. They didn't need to clarify who he was, seeing as they had to endure months of Lu Han fanboying about the impassive freshman who was notorious around the school for being the “Ice Prince”.

 Oh Sehun.

 They had nothing against the kid; it's just that it gets tiring when your friend can't stop blabbering about random facts and details about the dancer. They didn't really need to know how perfectly flawless and milky his complexion is, or how the light could bring out the shining twinkle in his eyes. They also didn't need to know the fact that the kid had the habit of "seductively" his lips every so often that most girls (and some guys) couldn't help but fawn over the attractive freshman, Lu Han definitely included.

 It's one thing that their friend is mastering all that needs to be known about Oh Sehun, but it’s another to involve them, especially when the details become a little too inappropriate,. With matching sighs of exasperation, they gave their full attention to their poor, love struck deer.

 "Please don't tell me that all of this is so that a certain emperor penguin would finally talk to you." Kyungsoo said, indicating the do that was on Lu Han's head, as he gathered the remaining patience he had left. He knows that this is going to be a really long, and really frustrating, discussion he has to have with his hopeless friend. And it's not even seven, yet!

 "O-of course not! I mean, I just thought that I needed a change, you know! Try something new." Kyungsoo was about to reply when he was cut off by an awkwardly laughing Baekhyun by his side. After calming down, the puppy took Lu Han's hands within his own and stared straight into his eyes with all the seriousness of a father lecturing his son.

 "My dear Lu Han, you're really not fooling anyone with your little ‘I want change’ spiel. We all know that you and change don't really agree with each other. Heck, the only change you are comfortable with is replacing your empty shampoo bottle with a new one, and even that’s scheduled. What we do know is that anytime you do make some drastic changes in your life, it usually involves a boy."

 Lu Han had to look away as he felt the slight pink blush that was now gracing his cheeks. "I soooooo do NOT base my life decisions on some boy!" Lu Han was a foolish boy, yes. But he was smart enough to know that he shouldn't be making choices that would greatly affect his life all because of some stupid crush!

 Unfortunately though, theory and practice aren't really that cohesive; it's one thing to know something and another being able to know how to apply it. With the last of his patience suddenly breaking, Kyungsoo grabbed onto Lu Han's shoulders and was slightly shaking the petrified deer.

 "Lu Han, we've been through this before! We've seen you make the most idiotic decisions out of some petty crush on some boy!"

 "I DO NOT!" Lu Han shrieked, not really counting on the volume of his voice which drew more stares from students and teachers who are passing by their little squabble in the hall. Lu Han franticly apologized and lowered his voice to almost a whisper. "I do not, Kyungsoo. I mean I may have made some questionable choices in the past but it wasn't only because of some boy."

 "The last year of middle school, you joined a singing competition all because of a certain exaggeratedly tall Chinese boy said you have a nice voice. You joined this competition, knowing full well that you have a very, very bad case of stage fright."

 "It wasn't that bad, you know! I almost won that thing." 

 "Yeah, if only you didn't puke all over the judges table." Lu Han sheepishly looked down at the floor as he remembered said events leading up to said incident.

(-Flashback: Two and a half years ago-)

 It was after his vocal lessons when he chanced upon a tall, blonde Chinese student named Wu Yifan in the halls. Lu Han has seen his fellow countryman before, more specifically during games when he could only see a tall, gangly moving past other players in a blur. Now that he got to see the full impact of Wu Yifan, he couldn’t help the stuttering beat of his heart and the shortness of his breath as he just stares at the approaching epitome of absolute handsomeness.

 Wait… Approaching?

 “Your name’s Lu Han, right?” The deer was frozen in place as he could only stare at the intimidating giant with round, protruding eyes. “I guess I’ll take that as a yes?” Yifan’s awkward laugh was only met with more silence as the Chinese princess couldn’t move a muscle, let alone flap his gums.

 “Well anyways, I just wanted to say that you have an incredible voice and I would definitely like to hear more of it.”

 With a shy but endearing smile, the tall player left, leaving a petrified Lu Han in his wake with jaw slack and eyes bulging to the point that it could give Kyungsoo a run for his money. It wasn’t until both Baekhyun and Kyungsoo came out of their training room, bumping into the rooted deer, that Lu Han started to thaw out. The two friends nearly had a heart attack when they saw the -eating grin plastered on Lu Han’s face when he suddenly faced them.

 The following week, their school was having an inter class singing competition. Apparently, the competition was to be held in their auditorium by the end of the week, with everyone having to attend. Lu Han being one of the best singers of the class (if not the entire school) was immediately nominated as their representative. Now normally, Lu Han would have declined their offer as he was never really all that keen to be in front of a crowd. In fact, it was so bad that he nearly nosedived that one time in fourth grade where he was asked to read in front of the class. But seeing as this was his golden opportunity to impress his golden Goliath, he, without hesitation, accepted their class’s proposal.

 This brings us to “Biggest Mistake of His Life, Number One”.

 When it came to the actual competition, he was so nervous that he started to feel a little queasy. No scratch that, A LOT queasy. He started to clutch his stomach as he was trying really hard not to bring up the bacon, eggs, and pancakes he had for breakfast earlier that day. He really didn’t want to back out, especially since Yifan took the time to visit him during rehearsals and wish him luck. So with clammy hands, erratic breathing, and an unsettled tummy, he went on stage to perform for his wonderful Yifan.

 At first, he was so nervous that he choked on some of the lines; he even asked if he could have a redo three times because of his nerves. He tried everything they taught him on how to control his stage fright; even going as far as imagining the audience in their underwear (this proved to be the worse technique because now he had an image of a certain Wu Yifan in his underwear to deal with). On his fourth try, however, Lu Han was starting to feel confident. He was slowly taking control of his nerves and fully enjoying the song he was singing. Soon, he was able to reach a certain high note that left everyone thunderously applauding. By the time the chorus hit, he had everyone glued to his form. And when the slow sentimental verse struck, he made sure to make his voice crack to convey the emotion of grief and sadness; leaving many in the audience in tears.

 When he let out that final note at the end, everyone was out of their seats and gave the young starlet an exuberant standing ovation. Lu Han was thrilled! He was totally in the moment! He felt every pang and twinge of emotion in the song and felt totally alive! Being able to make people feel something, be moved with just his voice was amazing! He even forgot a certain Wu Yifan in the middle of his performance as his heart was only filled with the love he had for what he was doing! He felt exhilarated, energized, invincible, he felt…

 It was when Lu Han was taking his final bow that he suddenly empties the content of his stomach in front of the first row. Right where the judges’ table were.

 To say that that was Lu Han’s most memorable performance to date is an understatement. Horrible as the experience was, it was then that Lu Han realized his love of singing. Even if he basically humiliated himself in front of the entire student body (along with all the teachers, the staff, most parents, and some higher ups) he would never regret his decision.

 He was able to share an experience, a painful one in fact, and was able to actual make people feel the sadness behind the words to the song with nothing but the shift of pitch in his voice. He was hooked. Ever since that day, he has never looked back and has been continuously pursuing his new found love of bringing the joys of music to others.

 It was on that day that he was introduced to his first love; not a tall Chinese boy, but the art of music.  

(-End of flashback-)

 Lu Han raised his head and met Kyungsoo’s disapproving gaze with his own steely resolve. “If I didn’t make a fool of myself that day then I may have never found it in me to cure myself of stage fright!” Lu Han said, flicking Kyungsoo’s hands off of him “Also, it was on that day that I proved that I could cream both of you without breaking a sweat.”

 “Quit the iness Lu Han, that’s Baek’s department. You being y is like watching a three year old throwing a tantrum.” Kyungsoo said, giving Lu Han his best deadpanned stare; the latter, easily deflating under Kyungsoo’s scrutiny. “Anyways, that is beside the point. You still ended up doing something you weren’t really sure of which ended up with catastrophic consequences all because you had some stupid crush on some boy. Just because you found something positive afterwards doesn’t mean that it’ll always be the case every time you do something like this.”

 "You know, I still haven't forgiven you for that." Baekhyun interjected, the two diverting their attention to the pup that was now looking at Lu Han with smoky eyes and a raised eyebrows. "You know I like Kris, but you went ahead and tried to steal him away from him, anyways."

 Uh-oh… Diva Baek has finally made his appearance. Why do these things happen to me?!

 From experience, Lu Han found that when dealing with Diva Baek, who only usually comes out when someone is trying to mess with him, his friends, or his precious Kris (Yifan actually, but he wouldn’t dare correct Baekhyun on this), the best way is to simply apologize, even if it wasn’t your fault to begin with. With Diva Baek, it was best to lower your pride, lest he shreds you into tiny little strips of fettuccini and eat it with a tall glass of moscato.  

 "I'm sorry Baek but we weren't all that close back then and I really thought he was the one. At least, my little slip of judgment was only brief and I've since moved on from him though; so he's all yours for the taking."

"Hmph! Doesn't change the fact that you tried to snatch my man from me! And what do you mean ‘he’s all yours for the taking’?! Was he yours to begin with to even give away?!" Baekhyun almost yelled. With a haughty raise of his chin, Baekhyun directed his diva glare on the blameless deer, who was now slowly folding into himself as he was extremely intimidated by the notorious Diva Baek.

 Why do I have such idiotic friends like these again? Kyungsoo thought to himself, as he started to feel the early signs of an upcoming headache. He needed to intervene quickly otherwise he would have to deal with an irate Baekhyun and a cowering Lu Han. Both of which aren’t really all that easy to take care of.

 "Calm down Scrappy Doo, that's all in the past now; so stop making Lu Han feel guilty about something he has nothing to feel guilty about."

 "Easy for you to say! How would you feel if someone tried to make a move on your precious Yoda?!"

 "First of all, his name is Chanyeol. Not Yoda, not elf, and definitely not Dumbo. Secondly, I would be totally fine with it since there isn't really a guarantee that if someone did make a move, then Chanyeol would have to reciprocate. Also, if he did accept someone's confession then I would only support him and wish for his happiness since he is a human being who can make independent choices by himself regardless of what other people feel about him."

 "Ugh! You're so boring! Are you some kind of terminator or something? This is why you won't and will never get your man. You’ve been using your brain more than you’ve been using your heart so damn much that it’s stopping you from claiming something that is clearly yours to begin with!”

 "And is this why you’ve been chasing Yifan all over school and be at his beck and call like some lovesick fangirl hoping that one day her beloved "oppa" would finally notice her efforts? Is this how you ‘claim something that is clearly yours?’ Is it?!”

 "At least, I'm not some weird owl-like stalker who could only awkwardly stare at the oversized man child from a distance and jut down his weird, sick fantasies in his 'field journal'!"

 “THOSE ARE FIELD NOTES, YOU ! OBSERVATIONS I HAVE ABOUT MY DAY! THEY’RE MOST DEFINITELY NOT ABOUT CHANYEOL!”

 “HA! THEN WHAT WAS THAT ENTRY I SAW THE OTHER DAY! WHAT WAS IT CALLED AGAIN?! OH YEAH! LOVE IS IN THE FORM OF BIG EARS, TALL –“

 “SHUT IT YOU OVER GROWN UMPA LUMPA!”

 “WELL ISN’T THE KETTLE CALLING THE POT BLACK, AS THEY SAY!”

 As the argument between the two escalated, so did their voices. Lu Han very well knew that if he didn't stop them soon enough, they would all be in a lot of trouble, again. The stares he was already receiving for his hair and the two arguing idiots by his side were bad enough but to have detention to top it all off was a bit too much. With that in mind, he slowly approached his two friends who were slowly getting in each other’s faces. This made Lu Han's job a lot easier since he only had to reach out, place his hands at the back of their head, and gently...

 *SMACK!*

 "OW! WHACHA DO THAT FOR?!" Both said in unison, as they rubbed the sore spot on their foreheads. "Now children, I appreciate the fact that you are trying to help me. But you are not helping me. Anyways, Baekhyun again I am sorry if I hurt you in the past when I tried to pursue Yifan, but you of all people should understand what it feels like when you are in love and how it affects our better judgment."

 "So you are admitting that your new hair is because of Sehun." Kyungsoo crossed his arms over his chest as he looked at his little Chinese friend with a smug look on his face. "I am neither denying nor admitting the fact that my latest hair choices may have been influenced by a certain adorable ice prince." Kyungsoo merely sighed in defeat knowing that this was the best he would get out of the stubborn deer. 

 "Moving on, as for you, Kyungs -"

 "Woah! I can't believe you actually did it." Lu Han was interrupted by certain sun-kissed dancer with the most annoying smirk on his pretty little face. "I didn't think that you would have it in you to actually go ahead and do it. I am impressed."

 Lu Han wasn’t entirely sure whether to be relieved or furious at Jongin, seeing as his current predicament is technically his, and his dubious information gathering skills, fault. He swears that if Jongin was wrong about this, then Bambi will go berserk and skewer that impertinent little bastard through and through. That’ll teach him not to mess with the King of the Forest! For now though, he needs Jongin as an ally, so he will settle with plain old, nice Lu Han.

 "Thank you Jongin, but if I am being honest, I wasn't really doing it for your benefit." Lu Han gave Jongin his famous Lulu smile, trying to be extra sweet to the person who not only has the same classes as his beloved Sehun but also has become one of his closest friends since they are of the same program and grade. In short, Jongin has been Lu Han’s double agent, so to speak, when it came to finding out more about his precious Sehunnie.

"Oh, I know. I am also aware of a certain impudent brat who would really appreciate this new hair style on you, Lu." Jongin assured, giving Lu Han his infamous lady killer smirk. The normally reserved deer suddenly started to clap out in obvious glee; slightly jumping up and down as he was squealing with all his got. The trio, merely looked on at the broken princess and shook their head in disapproval.

 “YOU REALLY THINK SO, JONGINIE! YOU REALLY THINK THAT MY SPECTACULAR HUNNIE WILL FALL MADLY IN LOVE WITH ME WHEN HE SEES ME LIKE THIS?!”

 “Oh yeah, yeah. I am sure good old bubble- will totally fall in love with you. I mean he said so himself that he has a certain… preference for these things. And with your adorable charm, how can he resist!” Jongin was now being shaken like a tattered rag doll by an overzealous Lu Han; spewing nothing but “thank you, Jongin” and random nonsense about his and Sehun’s future life together.  

 Seeing as Lu Han was slowly drifting off into his La La Sehun world again, Kyungsoo paid more attention to the new arrival to their little group. Kim Jongin, an arrogant bastard who is a god on the dance floor and has the looks to make all girls, and guys, drool. With his nicely chiseled features, lusciously full lips, bronze skin tone and toned physique, he is fully aware how he, with his good looks alone, can basically get him anything (and anyone) he wants. Add to that his sensuous dance moves that should be considered as public acts of indecency, then you have a walking symbol right there in the hall ways of their school.

 As such, Jongin has acquired quite a number of fans from his stay in SM High, despite the fact that he is still a freshman. Well, he is kind of a minor celebrity in the first place. Being trained in ballet, jazz and hip hop, Jongin has been winning dance competitions at an early age. He even has his own commercials and has a couple of offers from some talent agencies wanting to sign him. He flat out refused though, saying that he will have to focus on his education first before considering entering into showbiz.

 Yes, Kim Jongin knows how talented and handsome he is, and he knows how to use these to his advantage. He can weave a spell over anyone and make them do his bidding if he so wants to. He can charm the pants off of anyone and make them fall in love with him instantly.

 Well, maybe except for one person.

 His best friend since childhood. The same bestfriend that won’t be fooled by the Kim Kai magic. The same best friend who can look past his arrogant and cocky person and see a snot nosed kid desperately looking for a friend. The same best friend who is now looking at him suspiciously. The same best friend that knows that behind his usual smirk lays a devious scheme being concocted.

 Well, best to face the music now rather than later, I suppose.

 "Good morning, my dear Kyungie! How is my favorite squishy owl?" Jongin said in his sweetest voice, pinching Kyungsoo's cheeks for added effect. In return for his exuberant and adorable morning greeting, Kyungsoo simply gave him a harsh "pat" on the head. "Ow, Kyungie! That hurts!"

 "I'm sorry Nini, but you were just so cute I couldn't help myself!" Kyungsoo replied with a sickeningly sweet voice and a tight lipped smile as he was not in the mood for Jongin's antics this early in the morning. "Anyways, I just wanted to know~ what are you up to?"

 "Me? What do you mean? I am not up to anything." Jongin looked into Kyungsoo's eyes with childlike innocence that would make anyone believe that Jongin is being nothing but completely honest here.

 Well except for Kyungsoo, who already knew all of Jongin's tricks.

 "Save it KAI. I already know you are up to something."

 "Innocent ole' me? Why? What would make you believe that?"

 "Because you’re Jongin and it's what you do." Jongin merely laughed as a response, amused by the fact that his best friend could read him so well. After all these years, his best friend still couldn’t see. It amused, surprised, and frustrated Jongin to no end how someone so smart could be so stupid.

 Well, my dear Kyungie, you apparently don’t know me well enough as you have still yet to see with your awfully wide eyes how I am so - Jongin's thoughts were interrupted by the loud ringing of the school bell, indicating they only had five minutes still their classes start. 

 "Is time already?! Gosh! We're, gonna be late!" Baekhyun said in a hurry, grabbing on to Kyungsoo and Lu Han as they raced towards their first class; Kyungsoo, not being able to even give a proper goodbye as he was being dragged by a surprisingly strong puppy. This left a slightly distraught Jongin, awkwardly waving at his best friend as his squishy figure was slowly receding into the distance.

 "I'll see you at lunch, yeah?" Jongin called out, smiling after he saw Kyungsoo gave an awkward nod towards his request. As the trio was finally out of sight, Jongin couldn't help chuckling to himself as his latest, evil master plan is working out better than he thought. Pretty soon he will get that little Chinese princess and that overbearing brat together so he wouldn't have to deal with both of them and their problems, anymore.

 Like the villain in the fairy tale, Jongin twiddles his imaginary mustache as he thinks of other ways to make the prince and the princess of this story suffer, just a little. They will have their happy ending, Jongin will make sure of that, but that doesn’t mean he won’t have his fun along the way.

 With a contented sigh, he made his way to his own class, which was at the other end of the school. Fortunately, his teachers love him enough that being late isn't really that much of a nuisance. As he rounded the corner, he couldn't help but smile at the thought that Lu Han's hair really did suite him. 

  I hope you’re ready, Oh Sehun, as your princess is now patiently waiting for his rescue, and I must say, he really does look pretty in pink!”

A/N:

Hello guys! I'm kinda new to AFF so this is like first ever fic ever so I hope you guys like it! 

Anyways, so this is a fluffy oneshot with Hunhan with NO side pairings. I will explain why there are no side pairings at the end of this one shot even if it seems like there are. The only thing I can tell you right now is that, besides Hunhan, everything is not what it seems. Tihihihihihihihihihi...

Aslo, I like reading subtle clues and hints in a story so I incorporating some in this one, so yeah. Almost everything here has a relevant part in the story to come and I’m excited to know what conspiracy theories you guys come up with. So please, SHARE THEM WITH ME!!! T_T

Okay, so without further ado, I present you Pretty in Pink! *awkwardly claps* please leave comments and feedback since I'm kinda new to this whole writing thing and would want to get constructive criticism and tips so I can be a better writer. Toodles for now~ ;)

PS. I will most likely update within the following week or two but might depend because of life (Ugh! Life why are you so uncooperative?!).

PPS. I might divide this one shot into a chapter or three… Ahahahaha… Depending on how much my feels RUIN ME! T_T

PPPS. Fun Fact the word count is now officially at 8,146 disregarding my A/N... And this was only the preview, so yeah... Maybe I do need to chapter this one shot. :(