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Eunjae’s POV~

I decided to sit on the curb in front of the school’s entrance, idly swinging my dangling feet in mid-air. The sun was still up and cars were slowly driving by since the usual traffic already cleared up. I leaned back on one hand as I looked up at the sky, shading my vision with my free-hand to keep the sun’s harmful rays out of my eyes.

After a couple of minutes I looked at my cell phone, wondering what’s taking Tao so long. Detention should have ended about fifteen minutes ago; he’s not usually one to wander around.

The door opened and I turned to look behind me, almost falling off the curb face-first into the asphalt below.

How many times will my heart skip beats today?

I wondered as Kai and I met eye contact. I didn’t know what to do, but I managed to move my arm and give him a sort of wave. He gave me a brief nod and smile as he gracefully skipped down the few stairs in front of the school’s entrance.

I couldn’t help but to look at his broad back and shoulders. A stretched limousine parked in front of the iron gates and he stepped inside when the car door opened for him. I followed the black vehicle with my eyes long enough until it was so far away, you couldn’t even see it.

I sighed out in both relief and disappointment. I managed to encounter him more than twice today and I barely got in a few good words … if any good words on that note.

The thick wooden doors opened once again and I craned my neck to see Tao, almost in a panic mode.

“Tao what-” I began but was cut off when he suddenly yanked me by the arm up on my feet and we ran down the concrete stairs. My feet managed to somehow keep up with his long stride until we rounded a corner, only a few yards away from the school grounds.

“Tao what are you-” I began but he shushed me as his hand covered my mouth. I puffed out my cheeks, having half a mind to his hand to get it off of my mouth but stopped; my tongue literally a mere millimeter away from his palm, when I heard them.

“Aigoo, where’d he go?” A nasally female voice whined, she’s probably standing right outside of the gate.

“Molla~ it’s okay we’ll see him again tomorrow, I think he’s a junior.” Another female voice said.

“I think he was a senior, you can’t look that hot and mature being only a junior.” The first female voice said, oozing desperation. You heard their footsteps stepping away from us as they went back into the school. After a few seconds I realized something.

Those girls were crushing on Tao.

I was kinda upset, knowing that so many girls were after Tao. I mean, don’t get me wrong I’m well-aware of how handsome he is. I just didn’t think he’d be surrounded by girls the minute we got to our new school.

I quickly shook the thought away. Why on Earth am I thinking this? It’s not like Tao’s mine in the first place; shouldn’t I be happy that he’s getting the attention from so many girls? He could find himself a girlfriend!

Yet that thought seemed to make me feel worse rather than calm me down. Why did I feel this uneasiness?

He was well liked by a lot of girls in our old school as well, but most of them gave up when they couldn’t stand his silence and refusal to talk. Why is this feeling building up now?

It was a few seconds later that I realized Tao’s hand was still covering my mouth. Eh, I can’t pass up such an opportunity like this one.

Tao’s POV~

“Aish, gross Eunjae!” I said in disgust after I took my hand back when I felt her slimy tongue the inside of my palm. She stuck her tongue out at me for a few seconds before wiping on the back of her shirt, pretending to show a look of displeasure.

“I should be saying that to you, your hand tasted awful!”

Who told you to it?

I wanted to say but held myself back, not being able to stay mad at her. I slung my back pack in front of me so I could take out the bus schedule, looking through the times to see when our bus will get here.

“It’ll come in 13 minutes.” Eunjae said; before I even found the bus we needed to take on the paper. I looked up at her and she shrugged. I should’ve known she’d remember the schedule the night before. I shoved the schedule back into my book bag and we began walking the few blocks towards the bus stop.

“So why were you late Mr. Huang?” Eunjae asked, teasing me in an adultery tone.

“Crazy girls, I had to take the long way to try and outrun them.” I replied, remembering the chase. Why couldn’t I have just gone to my locker in peace?

I found it quite troublesome that girls would try to talk to me. I don’t mean to sound mean or rude to them, but I don’t enjoy the attention. I’d rather be self-conserved.

Eunjae only poked the side of my ribs, mocking me in a sing-song voice,

“Tao’s got a fan-club~

I bet all of them are already planning out their fake wedding with you.”

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at her immaturity. We stopped in front of the bus and, wadya know, the bus came on time as Eunjae predicted.

We spotted a seat in the front. I urged Eunjae to sit down but after a few stops, she stood up to give up her seat to an elderly woman.

“Kamsahamnida.” The ahjumma said as she sighed in relief when she put down the heavy groceries at the foot of her feet. Eunjae looked at me with that look I know already all too well. I looked at the time and figured that we still have a few minutes to spare.

I gave Eunjae a brief nod and she leaned down to ask the ahjumma,

“Excuse me ahjumma, do you need help getting those groceries home?” The woman looked at us in surprise. I wondered if anyone offered her help before judging by her reaction. She gave us an ancient yet warm eye-smile and shook her head,

“No no, but thank you for your offer. You kids should get home before it gets too dark out.” Eunjae insisted on helping her out, lying that she doesn’t have any homework even though she listed the endless page about her workload when we were walking to the bus stop. Yet the ahjumma beat her in stubbornness and said no.

Still, I couldn’t help but always smile at Eunjae’s persistence and kindness. I ruffled her hair, a back habit I developed every time I wanted to praise her.

I swear Eunjae, you’re too nice. Someone’s gonna take advantage of that one day, be careful.

I tried to shake off that last bad part of my thought and we got off the bus stop, buying a ticket for the subway for the both of us and waited for the train to come.

Eunjae’s POV~

The subway was a few minutes late but we quickly boarded the train, making sure we both got on in the same cart before the doors shut. Tao made sure to stay close to me, remembering that we were both robbed on the subway twice already. Even though that happened when we were little, I still wonder if that’s what got Tao so motivated into training and fighting…

It was a bit crowd but Tao and I managed to find an empty spot.

“Aish, shouldn’t people already be home by now?” Tao complained as more business men and woman boarded the already packed cart. Tao pushed me into a corner and stood in front of me. I realized I wasn’t as squished as I was before and looked around, wondering if the crowd cleared up.

It actually got even more tightly packed but I looked at Tao as his hands were leaning against both sides of me on the wall, pushing himself against the crowd. He was blocking me like a human shield. Judging by the crowd, this wasn’t the most comfortable thing for him.

Tao’s POV~

I felt Eunjae poke my left cheek and looked down at her. She had a small smile on and said,

“You don’t have to stand like this, I’ll be fine.” I eased in a little and closed in the gap of space between us, almost smelling her floral aroma. I still didn’t plan on crushing her so I made sure to hold myself up a little bit, enough for her to think I’m not entirely blocking her.

“So anything interesting happen in school today?” I asked; seeing her staring off into the distance, something she only does when a lot’s on her mind.

Her eyes instantly lit up at this question. It looked as if she was going to scream something that she’s been holding in the entire day, but held herself back. I looked at her and her cheeks looked flushed, as if she was embarrassed. I blew into her face, getting her attention and asked,

“Yah, are you gonna tell me or what?” And she hesitated, looking at the ground when confessing,

“I think I found my prince charming today.” Instantly my weight gave in and I almost crushed her under the sudden jerk of the train.

Did I hear her correctly?

“E-eh? Eunjae, you think you like someone? But it’s the first day of school!” I didn’t mean to shout at her but I was frankly quite baffled by her. She fidgeted in her spot; as if afraid to look at me, like a little child scared their parents would scold them.

Why am I acting like this? I shouldn’t even be mad at her for liking some guy, and yet I was. A green monster was toying with me and I didn’t like this feeling. Not one bit.

I gulped down any bitter saliva and managed to force out a,

“Well I’m happy for you, who is it?”

Why I was feeling this was beyond me. I never bothered to pay attention to Eunjae scouting for her prince charming she dreamed about nearly every day. So it came as quite a surprise when she told me she found him.

Who is he?

I couldn’t help but wonder. Who is this guy who managed to steal Eunjae’s heart when I was the only one in there?

Wait … Did I just say that?

This day was just full of surprises. I can’t think that I was in Eunjae’s heart any more than a mere brother figure….so why is it that I feel almost heartbroken?

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Anyone else happy U-Kiss is back? :3

Along with B.A.P <3