You saw less and less of Kyungsoo with each passing day as you were busy tracking down the mysterious attackers. Skipping school was now almost a daily event as you set off at the crack of dawn and only returned way after midnight, much to Kyungsoo's displeasure.

You were drained and this was taking a toll on your relationship with him but you were not ready to give up. You could not let go of this so easily. As Boram had said, they would be back and you had to get them before they got you. Kyungsoo and you rarely met up anymore and even when you did, you could sense the tension in the air. It was so thick and so nearly tangible. He was unhappy, you could tell. But this time, you were not gonna relent. You were well aware that he was angry but he wanted you to break off all ties with your friends and that, you could not do.

Kyungsoo, on the other hand, grew closer to Ji Min, eventually spending more time with her than you. In her, he found a close friend and classmate. They clicked so well, having have the same hobbies, interests and dislikes. Being deskmates didn't do much harm either. He loved the way they could talk about anything under the stars but yet not run out of topics. He loved hanging out with her but he missed you. Kyungsoo was utterly disappointed in you breaking the unspoken promise but after all, he still loved you.   In school, Ji Min rose quickly up the popularity ladder, being known for her attractive physical appearance and angel-like personality. The guys wanted to date her and the girls to befriend her.         It was a Saturday again and you were about to head to the north to follow your trail when Kyungsoo spotted you on the sidewalk and called out to you.   "Hye Ju? Where are you going?" Kyungsoo asked, walking towards you, his eyes wide with surprise. It had been almost a week since you last saw him.   You paused, stopping in your tracls. Boy was he not going to like your answer. "I'm just heading out for a bit. You?" You noticed that he, too was dressed up. "I'm going to the library with Ji Min."   Your expression flattened as soon as you heard her name. "So you're close to her now?" You snorted, rolling your eyes. Kyungsoo frowned at your attitude. "Yes." "Well don't get too close, there is so