Jonghyun POV

I watched as Jessica herself was freaking out beside me. I rolled my eyes. This girl, what's with her and school? I broke away from my thoughts when I heard the door swing open.

"Jessica!" I heard a voice yell from behind me. Both of us turned around to find a very hot-headed lady and a very cautious man standing at the door. I saw Jessica gulp. I couldn't help but shudder too. By the looks of it, I could guess that they were Jessica's parents.

Okay, I never really met them in person so I can't really be that positive.

"Mr. and Mrs. Jung...I'm glad you could make it--" Mr. Hwang started, but he was interrupted by another face that entered the room.

"Umma?!" I said shocked to her there. She shot me a look, and I was more than sure that this wouldn't end so well.

Jessica POV

I watched carefully as my parents sat down in the two extra seats that were set next to me. I felt my umma's focus on me as she steadily shifted herself in the chair. I looked down at my hands, fidgeting with my fingers.

Omo, this isn't good...this isn't good... I thought to myself. Actuay, this was the first time I have ever felt nervous about my parents coming to school. It was odd. The hundred other times they came, it was like nothing.

Well, it was probably because in those hundred other times...they had talked Mr. Hwang out of getting us in trouble. But now, I guess they found out that this time we wouldn't be let off easy. I sneaked a peek at Mrs. Kim who was sitting next to Jonghyun. Never in life have I met Jonghyun's mom. I studied her. She looked so nice compared to my umma. I saw Jonghyun's 'handsome' features through her pale skin. As I searched the seat next to her, I noticed that she was alone--where was Jonghyun's dad?

I broke from my thoughts when Mr. Hwang cleared his throat.

"I'm guessing that you all recieved my message..." he said. I jumped when my umma spoke.

"Please tell me that you're joking!" she raged. My appa held her arm firmly, making sure she wouldn't explode.

Mr. Hwang shook his head. "I am sorry Mrs.Jung. But both Ms. Jung and Mr. Kim are suspended--"

"DON'T SAY IT!" Umma challenged. She was now standing. I grabbed her wrist.

"Umma!" I muttered to her, but she whipped my hand away. Even appa was now standing next to her, whispering words to her ear.

"It'll only be six months..." Mr. Hwang continued. Umma huffed.

"SIX MONTHS?! Are you insane?! That'll despise the idea of my daughter actually going to college!" She spat. I saw Jonghyun widen his eyes and his mother gasp. I flinched. College.

"I don't think you should be blaming me Mrs. Jung." he said coolly. I couldn't help but smirk at his calm tone. How could he be so calm with my umma yelling at him. I caught a few passing students snickering through the see-through wall. I rolled my eyes. This is may be a famous school, but see-through windows? Really?!

"Nosy kids..." I muttered under my breath. Mr. Hwang stood up and walked past the now steaming Mrs. Jung.

"I think you guys need to talk." He looked arounf the room before going out and shutting the door. Once the door clicked, signaling that it was closed, my parents turned to me.

"Jessica! Explain what happened. NOW!" My umma demanded. Appa was looking at me with expectant eyes as well.

"Well..." I stuttered. It was hard to talk with angry parents. "Um...I..." I sighed. I knew what they wanted me to say. "I messed up." I said, letting my head hand low. "And I'm sorry..." But no matter how innocent or pitiful I looked, it didn't change the fact that they were furious.

"SORRY!? You're sorry?! This...suspension?! FOR SIX MONTHS?! AND ALL YOU ARE IS...SORRY?!" My umma was yelling inches from my face and her voice radiated throughout the room. I couldn't help but shed a tear. I knew how much this disappointed my mom. All she cared about was my future and getting into the best university. Suspension...it just sets her off for a week. My appa reached over and touched my shoulder.

"It's okay Jessica...but this doesn't change the fact that you two will be punished." I looked up to find me dad giving me a small smile. I nodded, still ashamed.

Jonghyun POV

I watched in shock as Jessica's mom started pouring out all her anger at her daughter. I glanced at my own umma and she too was just surprised. I couldn't help but feel bad for Jessica.

It's true that I do truly hate her, but seeing her look so defenseless...it made me feel sorry for her. After a while, there was silence. Jessica was now silently sobbing, while her appa was trying to cool down his wife. Then someone cleared their throat. I was shocked to see that it was my umma.

"I think...we should talk about your consequences..." she said slowly. Jessica perked up and her parents looked at us as if they just noticed we were here. Geez, self-centered people. Now I'm sure that their Jessica's parents...

"Consequences?" I heard Jessica squeak. My mom nodded.

"Since it's clear that you two are sus--"

"Please don't say it...I can't bear to hear that word..." Mrs. Jung warned. Umma just nodded.

"--that you two are...in trouble.We might as well think of a punishment, because I think you both deserve it." She looked from me to Jessica. There was a pause. Then I decided to say something.

"So...what'll it be? A four hour detention?"  I said, half-joking. Umma glareed at me as if she spotted my so called 'joke'.

"No..." she said steadily. "I think something more...severe.." I felt the room tense up. Then Mr. Jung spoke.

"What do you have in mind?" he asked.

"I was thinking..." Umma shifted in her seat. "Maybe they could get some things taken away..."

"No, that's too nice." Mrs. Jung quickly said. I winced. What could be worse that that? "Maybe they should be kept away for awhile." she suggested. Me and Jessica both gaped at her.

"Kept...away? Why? Am I that much of a disappointment to you?" Jessica said, her voice slowly rising.

"Yes." Mrs. Jung said matter-of-factly. Jessica gasped and my jaw literay touched the ground. What is with this woman? I caught Jessica wipe away another tear. Mr. Jung touched his wife's shoulder, but she shook it away.

"Well...I think it's not a bad idea..." I couldn't help but squeak when I heard my umma say that.

"Umma!" I protested.

"Jonghyun, you have gotten in too much trouble and I agree that this is a fair punishment." she met my eyes, and all I saw was pity and a whole lot of sadness. My stomach churned.

"You're going to keep me away? I don't want to be alone for so long!" I insisted.

"...How long are we going to be away?" Jessica said meekly. Mr. Jung sighed.

"I guess the whole six months." he said.

"Appa!" Jessica sounded surprised.

"I'm sorry Jessica...but it's for your own good..."

"My own good? Staying away from you guys for six months won't do anything!" she spat. I couldn't help but agree with her. The parents thought about this and it did seem to make sense. A glimmer of hope sprouted in me. Did she just get us out of this?

"Then you guys will stay with eachother." Mr. Jung said.

"WHAT?!" Both of us said in unison. Forget getting us out of this. She just made it worse!

"I can't live with her!" I snapped.

"And I can't live with...that." she looked at me like I was an animal out of this planet. I huffed. She should be looking at herself.

"You should of thought of that before acting stupid and doing this...again!" Umma snapped. Mrs.Jung looked a little amused. My jaw dropped at my umma's tone, but I guess we deserved it.

There was a silence.

"What do we get in return?" Jessica asked. I raised an eyebrow. She still expected something from this? Tch, spoiled bratt.

Mrs. Jung gave her a look and looked like she was going to snap at her, but then nodded.

"I guess you two need a motivation, correct?" She looked around at the other parents and the two nodded.

"I suppose..." Umma said.

"Sure." Mr. Jung agreed.

"What do you want?" Mrs. Jung asked Jessica, her voice still cold. Jessica looked surprised.

"Um..I...want my name to be cleared. S-so that I-I can go to college in America." I gaped at her. America? Woah. And how was she going to get her name cleared. Her parents maybe...Mrs. Jung didn't seem as alarmed. She turned to me.

"How about you?" Her icey stare gave my the chills, but I knew what I wanted.

"To go to the beach house with my friends." I looked directly at umma who seemed to accept the deal.

"Okay. Sure. It's a deal." she said. I smiled. I looked at Jessica and she rolled her eyes. Whatever. I might not wish to have my record clean, but I wanted some freedom. Jessica's parents stood up. Jessica did too a moment later, a ittle hesitant.

"We'll organize the place and Mr. Hwang. You guys just pack and stick with the plan." she stated and then she walked out the door with her husband trailing behind. Jessica followed giving me a last minute glance.

Once they left, my umma gave me one more look.

"Jonghyun, I wish you luck."

~~~

i'm sorry guys for the long wait! We can't update as fast because of so many things going on. Please look forward to the next chappie!

Comment and subscribe!

~Your Authors~