He said we would see each other at school.

However he lied.

He didn't come to school again.

Instead looking at the blackboard I looked out the window seeing the sun shining brightly and birds flying in the sky.

The weather was quite nice these days that I mustn't bring my umbrella although I nevertheless forgot it when it rained.

So, the schoolweek nearly ended as usual as the teacher called for me when the schoolbell rang for the last time in this week.

“Yes, Seonsaengnim?“

“Can I ask you to bring these materials to Woohyun?“

“Excuse me?“

My eyes got bigger as I heard his question because I didn't get why he chosed me.

But this question would be answered as follows:

“I saw in the classbook that you two don't live far away, so I want you to bring him the materials we used this week. He is still new at this school and I don't want him to loose the thread. As far as I see he's a quite good student. So, please be so kind.“

After hearing that, I couldn't refuse so the teacher gave me the materials. On top of them was a sheet of paper with his address written on it.

I said good bye and went to the entrance hall where Ji-hyun already had waited for me.

“Why did the teacher called you for? You hadn't done something bad?“

“Of course, no. Haha. He said I shall bring over this week's materials to Woohyun.“

„What? Really?“

“Yes, the reasons are that he's still a new kid here and we don't seem to live far from each other.“

“So where does he live?“

I took the sheet of paper out of my bag and lifted it up in front of her face.

“This is just like 500 metres from your home!“

Actually, the two buses who drove from the station Woohyun and I used shared for a while the same route.

But then the one bus turned right and the other turned left.

I lived near the bus stop in which the first mentioned bus drove in and Woohyun lived near the bus stop in which the second mentioned bus drove in.

''Don't you think that the clouds behind there don't look good?“

''Did you forget your umbrella again, ____________-ah?“

''Why are you asking?! It wasn't even raining in the morning!“

“You know this changing weather calls for an umbrella. I swear you would forget your head if it weren't screwed to your shoulders! Sigh, the best thing would be if Woohyun is here...“

“Eh? What are you talking? What makes you suddenly think of him now?“

“Did you forget? Since he came to school always with an umbrella and you share the same way you guys can also share an umbrella. And isn't he also your rain-man?“

I could see Ji-hyun grinned brightly. The last comment was indeed unnecessary...

“Aiiish, Ji-hyun!!! What are you talking again!!!“, I said while starting to punch her on her shoulder.

As we bid farewell I ran to my bus stop seeing a bus arriving.

However, it was the bus which would drive me home and not to Woohyun.

When I need you to come you won't come. And now..?!

I placed myself at a seat that became available and lifted my head to the sky.

The dark clouds went by making me feeling relieved. No need of an umbrella.

After a moment I looked around.

Since I experienced several times that he could popped up out of nowhere I just had to ensure.

I opened my bag and took out Woohyun's handkerchief.

Oh boy, you stupid, little handkerchief! You won't return to your owner? But bye, coz I will give you back today. For sure!

Finally I arrived at his block of flats. Between so many names. I looked up for his name and pushed the bell as I finally found it.

However, no response. I pushed again. And again. But he didn't response.

Finally I decided to come back again later.

I turned around and saw someone coming towards me. I realized that it was Woohyun.

“Oppa? Why are you outside? Aren't you sick?“

He didn't react. It seemed that he had an empty gaze.

Slowly he came with this empty expression in his face nearer and nearer.

“Oppa?“

I saw he was covered with sweat.

“Oh, __________-ah? You're here?“

What? I was standing here the whole time...

“Uhm yes, the teacher wanted that I-“, but I couldn't finish my sentence.

Woohyun's eyes rolled behind as he slowly closed them.

His body slackened and he fell forwards.

As I tried to catch him with my arms his weight and the pressure forced me to step back causing me knocking my head at the glassdoor.

''Ouch! Woohyun-oppa? What's with you? Oppa?!“

What's with you again, oppa?