*Meanwhile…*

*Minho’s POV*

Rebecca’s arms were wrapped around me so tightly that I didn’t think she would ever let me go. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it. I just wasn’t expecting it.

“You okay?” I whispered in her ear.

“Yeah I’m fine.”

I could hear her voice was strained. I knew something was wrong, but if she didn’t want to tell me, I didn’t want to force her. I decided to change the subject.

“So, what grade are you in anyway?”

“I’m starting 10^thgrade this fall.”

“What?!” I shouted in surprise, stepping back so I could see her.

“What’s wrong?” she asked, looking kind of hurt.

“You’re only 15?!”

“Yeah, how old did you think I was?”

“I was thinking at least 17!”

“Haha, well a lot of people usually think I’m older than I really am.”

“Wait; so if you’re only 15, why did they pair you with Onew?” I asked, pulling her back in to dance again.

“What do you mean?” she questioned.

“Onew is the oldest out of all of us. He’s 23.”

She froze in my arms.

“T-t-twenty three?”

 *Onew’s POV*

Why am I dancing with Nicole? I want to be dancing with Rebecca. Where is she?

I scanned the crowd over Nicole’s shoulder, searching for Rebecca. Finally my eyes found her. To my dismay she was dancing very closely with Minho.

She must still have feelings for him…

Suddenly Nicole pulled away and followed my gaze to see Rebecca and Minho as well.

“Just let it go Onew.”

“Hmmm?” I mumbled, not taking my eyes off the two of them.

“You don’t want a girl that’s in love with someone else.”

“What?”

“Rebecca; she’s in love with Minho. Last night when she was in the shower she left her diary on her bed flipped open, and when I walked by, I saw the words written plainly on the paper: I love Choi Minho.”

I stared at her, unable to believe what I’d just heard.

“You’re lying,” I finally said. Why should I trust this girl?

“Well why don’t you ask her then?”

I froze. I knew I couldn’t ask her myself. It was the weakness that I hated the most. How come most guys can just walk up to girls and talk to them, but I can’t? I stumble over words, that is, if I even manage to say anything.

“Fine; I believe you.”

“Good,” she answered looking satisfied. “Well I don’t like trying for guys who are already being fawned over by other girls, so Minho’s out of the picture for me. But, I guess that makes you available huh?

“Uhhh,” I didn’t know what to do. I just stared painfully as Rebecca laughed in Minho’s arms, confirming Nicole’s terrible words in my mind.

“Do you wanna go somewhere quieter?”

My head was spinning. It felt like my heart was breaking. Had I been in love with Rebecca? I didn’t know, but all I knew was I was hurting. I was confused and felt hopeless. I guess out of pain I agreed and followed Nicole out into the hall.

I was kind of dazed while she led me down the hallway. Before I knew what was happening, we were at the bottom of the stairwell, my hands tangled in her hair, and our lips pressed against each other’s. I didn’t know what I was doing. I was acting out of pain; wishing it was Rebecca’s lips on mine.

*Rebecca’s POV*

*Buzzzzzz*

I felt my phone vibrate in my dress pocket. Gosh I love dresses with pockets! I flipped open my phone to read the message. It was from a number I didn’t know.

Unknown Number: Hey, it’s Nicole. I need to show you something; it’s urgent! Come to the far stairwell ASAP!!!

Well that’s weird…

I wouldn’t have done what she said, but the text sounded kind of serious. Because of this I hurried out of the gym and toward the stairwell.

As much as I hate her, I hope she’s okay. You figure it would be at my school that something would happe-

I rounded the corner, and my heart stopped. No, it didn’t stop, it broke. I could feel the pieces shattering inside my chest. Tears formed at the edges of my eyes. As I stood there watching silently, one escaped and slid down my cheek.

Before me was Nicole, but she wasn’t alone. She was wrapped in Onew’s arms, and was practically eating his face.

Finally my tears forced me to sniffle. They both turned immediately to see me standing there. A small grin spread across Nicole’s face.

“Oops,” she said mockingly. “Guess you’re a little late.”

My gaze shifted from her to Onew. His mouth was open, smeared with Nicole’s red lip stick, but no words were coming out. He looked at me with sorrowful eyes, but I wasn’t going to fall for it. More tears streamed down my cheeks, as I took a step back.

Finally I couldn’t take it anymore. I ran off down the hallway, squinting to see through my watery eyes. I was so thankful that we were at my school and I knew the perfect place to hide; where no one would find me all night.

*Onew’s POV*

I started after her, but Nicole grabbed my hand.

“Let her go, Onew,” she purred at me.

I stared after her as she ran down the hall, finally disappearing from sight.

“You set me up!” I shouted, turning to face Nicole.

“So what if I did?” she asked matter-of-factly.

“But why-,”

“Obviously out of boredom! I mean, come on; don’t tell me you’ve just been having the time of your life. We needed some excitement!”

With that she walked happily back toward the gym, leaving me all alone by the stairs. I sat down on the bottom step and placed my head in my hands. I pulled on my hair in anger and let out a shout.

“How could I have been so stupid?” I asked myself, a tear finding its way down my cheek. Soon the one tear multiplied into many.