I watched him walk away until he was nowhere in sight. I decided to head back into the house, assuming that my parents were done.

As soon as I entered the house, I got an awful tongue lashing from my parents. Also, they hit me with a hanger all over my arms and . After they finished their lecture, I headed into my room with eyes that were as dry as the desert.

My arms displayed clear hanger marks. I took out some ointment and spread some on my arms. The stench of ointment in my bedroom was unbearable but for the sake of healing my wounds, I endured through it.

Before I went to bed, I checked my phone and saw 2 new messages.

First message:

So how'd the rest of the night turn out? Did you still get beat up? Ah, don't reply. Just go to sleep. I'll see you tomorrow morning as usual. Don't leave me alone like you did today. Keke. Goodnight! -Gikwang ^^

The side of my lips curved up into a smile.

Gikwang oppa, you don't need to worry! I'm a strong girl! See you tomorrow then! Goodnight! -Hyerin ^^

Second Message: Hyerin ah, I heard what happened. I'm sorry for causing you all this trouble. I feel so bad. Let me make it up to you tomorrow! I'll walk you to school! Sleep well angel. I love you ♡ xoxo, Changsub.

What could I say? I was speechless. I felt myself blush to my phone screen as I reread the last three words. I didn't know what to text back. My fingers kept hitting the backspace. In the end...

Aww! Don't feel guilty. I was the one who suggested staying. ;) Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! I love you too. ♡ Love, Hyerin

After sending that risky text, I dare not look at my phone anymore. Everything else slipped past my mind. Even the fact that I just agreed to let the both of them walk me to school.