Days became weeks and weeks months and still Sehun refused to accept the fact that he feelings for Luhan, regardless of how many times Kris bugged him about it. Baekhyun seemed to be indulging himself into more and more girls as the days past, Kai seemed to become more of an and Kris began to seem more humane if that was even possible. Sehun however, got ruder and harsher towards the school's nerd and his friend. It started with little things, pulling their chairs out before they sit, hitting their books and soon expanded into larger and more painful punishments. Beatings, water above the door, ruining the cars. But today, the boy had something up his sleeve that wouldn't crush the boys physically, emotionally however might be another question. Today was the day that every student was anticipating, their vocal cords warmed up; they song choices doubted all the students were nervous. Not just because it was a quarter exam but the fact that the top 10 scoring students would be the only ones to be given the chance to perform in the showcase. The others were just out of luck, so of course everyone was stressing on how to gain a spot in the top ten. Teacher Hanbyul wasn't a regular teacher who grades on how well the singers can hit certain notes, nor did he grade on how many people actually paid attention to the performance. His grading system has forever been unknown, and whenever a student seems to have cracked a part of it something happens just to prove said student wrong. So it was no surprise that the students sitting in the classroom were a group of fidgeting messes, but nonetheless the show had to go on. Student by student went, and no one had scored above an eighty percent, and that was including the Kingkas, much to their dismay. When Chen stepped up, his distinct voice running through the building, no one expected the transfer student to gain a 98 out of a 100, again much to the dismay of the kings. 

"How the hell did he pull of a 98? I mean didn't Teacher Hanbyul hear the voice crack in the beginning?" Baekhyun nearly spat through bitter teeth as he was always recognized to be the best singer in his class. Kai was there to quickly back his best friend commenting on how the transfer student missed the high note in the end by a landslide, their voices kept at a whisper but just loud enough to catch their teacher's attention.

"Byun. Kim. Are you two questioning my teacher skills?" Hanbyul was not amused over hearing the rather annoyed students comments. 

"No sir." This time their voices lost the attitude knowing that this teacher could easily pull them out of the assembly that could easily change their lives. Hanbyul couldn't help but let a smirk slide onto his face seeing the quick surrender before calling his next student up. 

"Luhan, you requested a piano?"  The Chinese boy gave a small head nod in confirmation as Hanbyul switched his attention to the back of the room where the piano was stored. Taking a hesitant seat, Luhan began easily picking at the keys, the notes coming together creating a familiar melody. 

"Hm. I didn't expect that." Chen's voice was only loud enough for the Kings to hear, which naturally caused them to quickly question his little remark. "Just listen." The four returned their attention to the close-eyed singer, his mouth barely opening before he took a deep breath in,

"Turn down the lights, turn down the bed, turn down these voices inside my head." The entire class heads snapped up at the sound of his voice, as it sounded so broken, as though any moment now he would burst into tears. He continued on, though, through the five-minuet song, his voice capturing all’s attention. However it was easy to tell that all that were listening weren't enchanted by the power of his voice, but rather by the sheer raw emotion in it. He really sounded broken. 

"I hope you realized he is singing this song about you." Although Sehun had realized that from the beginning, he never expected Kris to be the one to point it out to him.

“Xi Luhan, 100.”

The next day

Normally students dreaded coming to school. But today was a special day, as the list of the top ten students was going to be posted. Many already suspected who would be in the top ten considering that it was 90% off the quarter final and only 10% on homework and participation, but no one expected the top twenty list to be the way it was.

“Byun Baekhyun, Oh Sehun, Yi Wufan, Kim Jongin, Jung Jessica, Im Yoona, Hwang Mi-young, Lee Soon-Kyu, Woo Kevin, Park Sun-young…. Why aren’t we one here Chen?” Luhan’s eyes widened at his friend, knowing for a fact that the two of them had scored the highest on the final exam and have been turning in every exam. They didn’t have to be number one of the list, but they had to be on the list at least.

“Awh did the ugly duckling and his pathetic friend not get on the list?” Luhan’s patience has finally ran out as he turned to his approaching ex, fist balled as he tried to calm himself. “I guess the school finally realized that having Chinese trash in the showcase is simply suicide for the school. And it doesn’t help that both of you are just about as nice to look at as the bottom of my tennis shoes. Not to mention your voices rivals those of a dying dog.”

“Sehun, what the is your problem with me? Didn’t you screw me over enough?” The addressed took a large step closer, bending his head down so that he could stare the fuming ugly duckling in the eye.

“Oh of course not. I may have hurt you, but I haven’t broke you.” And with that Luhan found himself on the ground, his cheek burning with the imprint of a fist. Almost as quickly as Luhan was punched, Sehun received the same, this time from Chen.

“Jongdae! Luhan! Principal’s office now.”

“But-“

“NOW.”

In the princeple’s office

“Jongdae. Luhan. You two know we have strict rules on violence on campus.”

“But-“ the simultaneous opposition was stopped by a single hand.

“Don’t try to deny it you two. I saw you punch one of our best students Jongdae. We have a zero tolerance for violence on campus. Both of you are suspended for five days.”

“BUT-“

“No buts. I am contacting your guardian now.” The two were quickly led out the office, but not quick enough for either to miss the picture of Baekhyun on their principle’s desk.

When Suho picked the two up

“YOU GUYS GOT IN A FIGHT?! AND YOU’RE SUSPENDED FOR FIVE DAYS?!” Were the first words that came out their make-shift appa’s mouth as they climbed into the awaiting car.

“No. Sehun threw the first punch. Chen was merely defending me.” The youngest spoke with a small voice, his eyes still on the ground as Suho took in a deep breath, trying not to shoot both his sons in the head before asking them to continue.

“Well, Luhan and I placed the highest on the test yesterday, but we didn’t place in the top ten for some reason and we can’t perform in the showcase now.” Suho nodded his head as the wires connected in his head as he realized Sehun was the one to make sure that his two babies didn’t place in the top ten regardless. Questioning the importance of the showcase, the angel was met with simple gasps and rants of how the showcase was what pushed Bae Suzy into JYP, IU’s singing career off the ground and Kim Soo Hyun to me notice by acting agency.

“Well obviously it is important.” And with that the rest of the ride home was silent, as the three were trying to figure out the same thing: how to main Oh Sehun legally.

Once they got home

“Woah you’re home early Lulu.” Chanyeol quickly turned off the tv as his maknae commented on how they would be home even earlier if they didn’t have to drop Chen off at his apartment. “What happened why are you here so early?”

“I got in a fight.” Luhan made sure to emphasize the air quotes around the word fight as he went on to explain how the only reason they got in trouble was because Chen merely fought back.

“Wait and these are the guys that have been harassing you since ever? And they aren’t in trouble? What bull.” The Chinese singer dropped his head on the table in exhaustion,

“Well it does help if you’re the principal’s nephew.  It doesn’t matter anymore. Both of us are suspended for five days and we can’t perform at the year end showcase.” Chanyeol’s ears perked up at the mention of the showcase.

“You mean the year end showcase that SM is going to this year to see if you’re ready to debut?” Now it was Suho’s and Luhan’s turn to perk up, this important condition in their trainee contact being brought up once again.

“ing .” And with that Luhan stormed off to his room leaving Chanyeol at the table and Suho in the kitchen.

“You think he’s done?”

“Completely.”

A week later at school

“Hey isn’t today the little ugly duckling is off probation?” Kris’s realization sparked a fire in the other three Kingkas as their familiar smirk appeared on their faces. However before any of the three could reply, the roaring sound of three motorcycles came roaring through the student parking lot bringing all the students to attention. “Who the hell is that?” The school watched carefully as the two black motorcycles curve dangerously close to the ground before coming back up and parking with ease. The two drivers stepped off their motorcycles, removing their helmets. The school was easy to identify the first as Chen, but the second one, no one had an idea of who the boy was. His hair swept softly across his forehead highlighting his eyeliner outlined eyes. Under his leather jacket, the unknown boy wore a British flag tank top that showed off his predominant collarbones. His black jeans were shredded in random places, and tucked into a pair of combat boot and to tie the entire outfit together, the stranger wore fingerless leather gloves, had a cartilage chain piercing attached to a single hexagon stud and a single silver necklace.  All watched as the two began their way into the school, in no rush even though the bell rang minutes ago.

In class

The kings sat together once again trying to figure out the identity of their newest student.

“Well speak of the devil,” Kai nodded towards the door as said stranger continued to walk into the room, slamming his helmet down on a single seat before raising his feet to rest on the desk.

“Wait that desk is…” Baekhyun was the first to make the connection quickly followed by Kai,

“No ing way that is,”

“Holy ing that can’t be….” Kris’s eyes widened as he made the realization.

“Is that..” Sehun’s voice trailed off as now the entire class was staring at said person.

“Xi Luhan.” A single hand was rose in confirmation of being present.

“Luhan.” And with the name off their lips, the Kingkas couldn’t help but wondered what the hell happened over the five days.

I apologize for the long wait. I have a lot of things on my plate as I was just elected LTG for my key club divison so if any of my readers are Key Clubbers,  I will be at DCON so inbox me and we can plan a meet up. Please enjoy the moment you have all been waiting for.