-Aerin’s POV-   The next morning, I was more than relieved to find Sehun gone when I woke up. At least, that day, I could confidently say that my day began perfectly – no eye sores and kiss-stealing maniacs. It was Friday so maybe he had some club stuff going on. I didn’t really care. I was looking forward to the weekend. No school means no stress. I prepared for school then went to the kitchen, smiling when I saw two lunchboxes on top of the table. I guess my mother prepared it for us. It’s just too bad that the brat failed to get his share. My mother’s cooking was to die for and I pity him for missing it. Just then, mom went down the stairs, looking like she was about to go on a cocktail party again.   “Good morning, darling.”   “You actually came home. That’s a first,” I said instead of returning her greeting.   She just grinned at me. “I won in the charity poker last night. I’ve got to bring home the loot, right?”   I chuckled. “Does that mean I get the latest Dr. Dre?”   My mother approached me and began straightening out my uniform. She then nodded. “You can get it now. It’s on me.”   “Yeah? Thanks, umma.”   She smiled at me. “Anything for my precious daughter.” My good mood dissipated when she caught sight of the other paper bag where the other bento was. “Hunnie forgot his lunch. Where is he anyway?”   I stared at her. “Hunnie? Don’t tell me you call Oh Sehun the way his friends do.”   My mom giggled like a teenager. “Isn’t it cute? That’s what his appa calls him, too.”   I shrugged. “Whatever you say.” I laughed inwardly as I packed my own lunch into a brown paper bag, stuffing it inside my schoolbag along with a pair of chopsticks. I’ve been doing that since entering school. I didn’t really want to buy the hot lunch at the cafeteria and eat there. I then went out of the house and boarded the car. Umma was driving for me today, glancing at me once in a while.   “What is it?” I asked her when I got tired of her concerned glances.   She cleared . “Are you alright, Aerin?” she asked, trying to sound nonchalant. I knew she was really worried about me. She just had an odd way of showing it.   I nodded. “No need to pick me up later.” I knew she was planning on doing that, too. Her behavioral patterns were just too predictable. “I’m going out with some friends.”   She arched a brow at me. “You didn’t tell me ahead of time. You can’t go.”   I scoffed. “Umma~! How on earth am I going to buy my new stuff then?”    “You can always get it tomorrow.”   “No, I can’t. I already texted Jin Hye to accompany me.”   “Cancel it. You’re staying home tonight. Besides, Hunnie can always accompany you tomorrow,” she said firmly.   Great! Now I have to bear with his complaints the next day. “That’s not happening.”   My mom flashed a pleading look at me. “Honey, I need you to keep things under control at the house tonight. I won’t be home and Hunnie is having some friends over for some party. I don’t know, just stay there. You know how boys could be. Besides, you should join them. I’m sure they’re good boys.”   That does it! “What?! Why do I have to do that? I’m not his babysitter!”   “Just stay, alright?”   “Fine,” I mumbled. I could already imagine the mess that brat and his friend would be making.   She pulled over at the side of the school gate. “Thanks,” I muttered, taking my school bag and books with me. My mom handed me another paper bag.   “Give that to Sehun,” she said. I just grabbed it and stuffed it inside my bag.    “Thanks,” she said to me. I didn’t answer. I was about to get out when I saw that erted boy from yesterday. What was his name again? I stared out, weighing my options. There was no such thing as a back gate at Reishin Academy so I didn’t really have a choice. I shuddered on my seat, staring at his still figure as he stood there. He was craning his neck as if he was looking for someone, glancing at his watch from time to time. A whole minute had passed and yet, I was still inside the car. What was I waiting for anyway? By the looks of it, he would be there for a while.   “Is something the matter?” she asked, following the direction of my gaze. “Is he bothering you in any way?” She was frowning now.   I shook my head. “I don’t know him,” I said then hurriedly went out of the car before she could ask another question or offer to accompany me inside. That’s just embarrassing. I sighed then opened my school bag, pretending to be rummaging inside. I fixed my hair so that it was covering my left side. That’s where he was standing. I just hope he wouldn’t recognize me. I took my first step towards the gate. The erse boy looked the other way so I continued walking as fast as I could. Just when I was about to pass him, the books I’ve tucked between my arm and my side slid off and fell right in front of him.   Holy crap! I was about to pick my books up before he looked at me, but I was too late. He was already helping me with them. I tried hard to cover my face, murmuring my thanks when I saw his pale hand reach over to tuck my hair out of my face. Drat!    I was about to stand up when he grinned. “There you are.”   I gulped, staring at the infectious look on his face. He had the br