JR POV

Oh my God Manwah's following me! ! I can't believe I almost confessed right there! I feel so stupid, how could I have gotten carried away?! I have to control what comes out of my mouth!

“Jr?!” Manwah called with complete worry in her tone.

Damn it, I must look so weird right now...randomly cutting my sentence and running off... I'm such a loser...

I swiftly ran down the hall and was about to turn left when I noticed Hana awkwardly following Minki down the hall. I came to a complete stop and curiously, yet sneakily, observed them.

I heard heavy footsteps and panting slowly getting louder behind me.

“Why-”

I slammed my hand over Manwah's mouth causing her to gasp. Her breathing was thick from the running. I could feel her pulse and heat on my finger tips. I don't think it was because of the running, but I didn't say anything because I had something else on my mind. I brought my hand away from her lips. I raised my index finger to indicate her to be silent. She cocked an eyebrow but did none other the less. I peeked around the corner and saw Minki unlocking his dorm door. I ushered Manwah to come and see. She slowly walked closer and stuck her head out. I could tell her eyes grew wide.

“What are they doing?” she whispered narrowing her brows at the scene. I shrugged my shoulders in response. Hana was fiddling nervously with some pink book in her hand while Minki couldn't rip his smirk off his face. Once he got the door open he walked inside. Hana didn't enter at first but it seemed like Minki must have said something or looked back at her form inside his room, because she turned a bright red and shyly made her way inside. Then, the door closed, and the hall was empty again.

I straightened my back and took a few steps in the hall. I put my hands in my jacket pocket and turned around to Manwah who looked equally confused.

“Want to be creepy?” she winked. I blinked at her strange question.

“What?” I laughed.

“Do you want to listen in on them?” she rephrased pursing her lips afterwards.

“You mean be snobs? No.” I replied.

“What?! Oh come on!”

“No, I'm pretty sure they're just going to study.”

“What if they confess to each other or something?!”

“They're not, trust me.” I chuckled casually turning around making my way slowly down the hall.

“But but!” Manwah ran beside me, “What if they do?”

“So?”

“I want to be there to hear it!” she insisted.

I stopped walking and raised an eyebrow then looked up to the door that was opened moments ago. She gazed up at me then turned around to follow my gaze. She smiled wide and brought her ear to the door. I shook my head at the funny girl before doing the same thing.

There was silence.

“So...hear anything?” I whispered. Manwah lightly chuckled.

“Someone seems curious,” she laughed, “no, I don't hear anything.” she then answered.

“What? I'm not curious! I'm just doing this because yo-”

“Sit.” I heard Minki say from behind the door. Manwah and I both froze and squished our heads closer to the cold wood.

“H-here?” Hana weakly asked. I assume Minki must have nodded or something because I didn't hear an answer, only a bed squeaking. There was a long pause before Minki started talking again.

I tried to understand what he was saying, but I was lost. Was he reading a story or something?

“Oh my God...” Manwah squealed cupping her hands over .

“What?” I inquired.

“He's reading Romeo and Juliet to her.” Manwah replied swiftly bringing her head away from the door and silently freaking out. She began jumping up and down like it was her birthday or something. “Let's go let's go!” she suddenly said, grabbing my hand and pulling me away. I blushed at the contact but made sure to act cool because I just remembered how much of a fool I made of myself before.

Manwah led me to our room which was a couple doors down, but instead of opening it she looked to me and crossed her arms. Our hands were apart once again. I frowned at the loss of contact.

“Now, what were you going to say before?” she spoke up, “you just randomly stopped your sentence and ran off...” I dragged my view away from her hand and locked eyes with Manwah. She was furrowing her eyebrows in a determined way, it seemed like she really was confused and curious with my past action. I had to think of something to say, but what?

I audibly swallowed then cleared my throat before starting.

“I just w-wanted to get this clear.” I began, Manwah nodded her head for me to continue, “O-okay, well...don't listen to what Minhyun says. Just don't, whatever comes out of his mouth is a lie. He can't be trusted.” I told her becoming completely serious. I hoped she wouldn't ponder any further because that's all I really had to say. Minhyun was dangerous and could really mess up her feelings. That's what he usually did. It's what he was good at. I did not want Manwah to get hurt. If he ever tried to lay a finger on her or say anything idiotic and stupid, I would kill him.

“Okay.” she answered letting her arms fall to her side. I blinked my eyes in surprise. I was happy she listened to me. No one really ever listened to me. They usually thought I was some lazy bastard, which I probably was, but not all the time. I might seem like the tuff looking jock on the outside, but...in reality, I'm not. It's just an image. That's not who I really am. “I trust you.” Manwah then added with a smile. My heart skipped a beat at her confession. I felt a grateful smile stretch across my face. I bashfully scratched the back of my neck gazing down to the ground.

“Thanks.” I said back.

HANA POV

Minki was sitting on the bed opposite from me reading Romeo and Juliet.

Once I entered Minki's dorm, I saw the book opened to the page we had left off many weeks ago. He had remembered. He kept the book right on his night stand next to his bed.

Now, he was reading it to me with more emotion and passion than before. I couldn't help but melt at his voice, it was beautiful and gentle. It reminded me of Romeo's undying love for Juliet. Like the most precious rose you could ever find. It bloomed at shinned with many colors and feelings.

Minki then read, “Here's to my love, O true apothecary. Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss...I die.”

Romeo had died. I hated this part, yet I loved it. It was the last words Romeo had said to Juliet. At that moment, Juliet wished the world would freeze. She wished she had never agreed to the idiotic plan, at that moment, she needed Romeo to come back to her. She needed to see his smile, his laugh, his dazzling eyes, his gentle touch, his calm words, his everything... but his eyes would not open. And they never would.

At that moment, she never realized just how much she loved him, and how much he loved her. At that short moment...she finally understood how important Romeo was to her. But, she only realized that once he was completely gone. Once he could never come back. The moment where pure loneliness filled her being.

Minki then finished the book.

I didn't say anything. The story hurt more than it usually did. It shouldn't have hurt this much, but the moment my mother popped into my mind I couldn't help but feel my throat getting soar. I knew tears were on their way but I pushed them aside. I had already cried over this. I wasn't going to go through that amount of pain again. I wasn't, I promised myself, and my father.

I heard the book slam shut. I lifted my head and followed the book as it was now resting on Minki's night stand. I took a deep breath before shyly getting up from Minki's bed. I kept my gaze on the floor and slightly bowed to him.

“Th-thanks for reading the b-book. It was really good.” I mumbled with a small smile. Minki also got up from his roommate's bed and slightly smiled as well.

“My pleasure.” he answered. I blushed at his reply.

“W-well, I have to start reviewing for the next exam.” I told him glancing at the door. Minki's smile faltered, but he nodded in understanding. I walked over to the door. Minki followed behind. I was about to turn the knob, but Minki beat me to it and pulled the door open for me. My heart leaped a bit.

“Thanks.” I said as I looked up at him. He gazed down at me with a very calm expression and smiled.

“Hana?!” a familiar voice screeched. My head snapped to the hall. There, standing most irritatingly, was Jia. Her arms were crossed and her face had the what-the-hell look. My self consciousness built up and I sadly looked to the ground. I felt unwelcome for some reason. Like I wasn't aloud to be in his room and I wasn't aloud to do anything considering Minki. “What in the world is this thing doing in your room?” she hissed.

“None of your business.” Minki shot back with a low tone. I saw Minki slowly closing the door with Jia on the other side, but she quickly pulled me out and barged right in. My heart skipped in surprise. I rapidly turned around and saw Jia giving me a menacing glare as she shut the door closed with a big slam. Then a locking sound echoed in my ear. I stood there in shock. My eyes were wide. I was frozen in my spot facing Minki's room. My eyes felt yet with shock and rejection.

“What the hell was that doing here?!” Jia yelled from behind the door. My mouth fell agape at the word she described me as.

“Don't you dare.” Minki growled. My breathing hitched at his words. He was defending me.

“Oh I can say what ever I damn want little boy! I can't protect you from disgusting things like her if you just invite them into your room!” Jia snapped. “I clearly know what's best for you and I'm going to make sure of that, so come here!” I heard clothes shuffling then a big falling sound. Many noises were heard like things falling to the ground and stuff being pushed over creating clacking sounds. Then, suddenly it went silent. There was nothing. Not a single noise was coming out of his room. I wanted to run inside his dorm and see what was going on but his door was locked.

My eyes widened when I heard the last couple of words.

“You ing kissed me!” I heard Minki exclaim with rage building up in his entire voice. I held my breath as tears started to build up in the back of my eyes. My throat was hurting and my heart was pounding with pain. I didn't want to find out what else she had done or was going to do, so I left.

I passed Manwah's room and pressed the up button to the elevator. Those five seconds of waiting for those two small doors felt like an eternity, but once I was able to walk into the lift I quickly caught my breath. I pressed the button to the fourth floor and faced the closing doors.“Hana!” I heard Minki call. I froze at the sound of his voice, right when the doors were about to close, Minki came in sight. His eyes widened at the sight of me. My face turned red in embarrassment but I was covered by the two metal doors that slid shut right when he was about to stop them.

Minki saw me.

He saw me with pitiful tears in my eyes. I sobbed at the thought completely loosing it and breaking down in the elevator.

I knew I had to stop crying, I only had two floors left until my own, but as much as I wanted to, I couldn't.

“Come on Hana,” I whispered to myself as I sniffed in a sob as the elevator came to stop at my floor. “Stop crying.” I mumbled while wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. “He didn't want to kiss her...” I breathed out, “then why am I like this?” I questioned. Once I was able to leave, my body froze once I exited the elevator.

“Hana,” Minki exhaled his shoulders rising and falling with each breath, “I-”

“U-um! I-I'm going to g-go study!” I cut him off turning to my left and swiftly making my way down the hall to my room. Unfortunately I was stopped by Minki grabbing my arm ruffly while turning me around. He placed both hands on either shoulder to hold me in place. I ducked my head low to cover the horrible state I was currently in. My heart was pounding in fear and worry.

“Hana,” he said, “Please, I didn't, she-”

“Minki!” Jia screamed from down the hall. I jumped a bit at the loudness and power she projected. Minki's grip on me loosened as he heard her voice. He turned his head around to see Jia angrily trudging down the hall. I took this chance to pull myself away and run to my dorm. Minki swiftly took notice of this and trailed after me. “Ya!” Jia exclaimed yanking on his shirt. I shakily opened my door and went inside rapidly closing and locking the door behind me. I broke down and sobbed right there. The keys in my hand fell to the ground. I cupped both hands over my mouth to cover the volume of my crying.

I heard loud footsteps on the other side of the door.

“Hana!' Plea-” he cut himself off when I let out a large sob from my mouth. “Hana...” Minki said, his voice was low and full of sorrow.

“Minki! Get away from Hana's room!” Jia's voice boomed from the other side. The sound of clothes shuffling was heard. Jia kept chanting a whole bunch of none sense I wasn't able to make out. It seemed like she was struggling. But after a while, loud footsteps began storming away from my room and the footsteps became fainter and fainter until they were completely gone. I hadn't heard Minki say anything, well...anything I couldn't hear.

I'm such an idiot! Why am I crying?! Why am my freaking crying?! You're such a loser Hana! He doesn't like Jia! He doesn't! Not one bit! She forced herself onto him! He didn't want to kiss her!

I angrily ruffled my hair. I hated myself for acting this way. I hated it. I wished I never ran away, I wished I was able to face my problems, I wished I was able to look Minki in the eye. I was being such a stupid idiot! I was extremely frustrated with myself for doing what I had just done. I wanted to scream and shout and scowl at how terribly I acted.

My heart was pounding in pain and irritation. My mind was screaming at how lame I had handled the situation. And it wasn't even resolved yet. The next exam was going to start in an hour and I was now sitting in Manwah's spot. Minki would be sitting right there, he would be able to look at me and question me with his beautiful eyes. I would have to face his dejected and confused looks. I would have to go through that. And I couldn't back away. This was all my fault. Only if I had listened to what Minki had to say I wouldn't end up the way I am now.

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