“Ready, dear? Hurry or you’ll be late!”

“I’m coming.” Junsu calls back in reply to his mother, sighing softly while tying up his bowtie to perfection then checking himself in the mirror. He doesn’t have a date for the night but looking good tonight won’t be so bad.

“You can do this.” He mutters to himself in front of the mirror then checks his hair one last time before heading out his bedroom door and down the stairs.

“Aigoo. My little boy looks so handsome!” His mother chirps, giving him a kiss on his cheek and a tight hug. “I remember you wearing that little sheep costume like it was only yesterday. My, how time flies by so fast.” His mother adds with a sniff.

“Umma, you said I’ll be late.” Junsu chuckles and tries to hug his mother back, even though his arms are trapped on his sides.

“You’re right, you’re right. You’ll be late. I don’t want to stall you any longer.” His mother replies, letting go of her son and patting away any possible dust from Junsu’s formal clothing.

“Actually, umma, could you drop me off? I have no lift going there…”

“Oh, sure thing. Not a problem.” Junsu’s mother smiles then quickly takes her car keys, escorting her son out the door.

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“We’re here, umma, stop the car. I’ll get off here.” Junsu says, looking out the window to his school’s auditorium. A large banner with the words “PROM NIGHT” hung just above the main entrance and a few people are gathering outside.

Junsu’s mother parks the car nearby and looks over to her son, smiling, “Have fun. Call me if you need me to pick you up.”

“I will.” Junsu replies with a small smile then gets out of the car, fixing his collar and making his way inside the auditorium.

Inside, there are different colors of lights flashing here and there; a disco ball hangs from the ceiling. To the side is a long table with different food and drinks that the students can eat. At the far end of the hall are tables with a few other students having chats and in the middle is a big space for dancing, which some students have already started doing. A DJ stands on the stage, rocking up the hits of the past year and so, with large speakers placed around the auditorium to blast out the music.

Junsu passes by familiar faces to whom he greets with a charming smile; even stopping to have a chat with his soccer mates in his school’s soccer team, which is more of a yelling contest to be heard above all the music. But time passes by with Junsu having a great time.

“Yo, Junsu!” A familiar voice catches Junsu’s attention and he spins around to find Yoochun and his date for the night heading to his direction. As usual, Yoochun has this wide and stupid grin on his face and Junsu couldn’t help but chuckle. He wore the clothes Junsu has told him to and he couldn't help but smile at the sight of how handsome Yoochun looks. But linking arms with him is the girl of his dreams. Junsu feels a pang of jealousy in his chest though predictably, he pushes the feeling aside and forces a smile on his face.

“You came!” Yoochun grins again and pats his best friend on his shoulder. “I didn’t think you would come today.”

Junsu shrugs then replies, “I had second thoughts.” Earning another wide grin on his best friend’s face.

“Have you met Yoonji?” He gestures to the girl beside him and she politely bows her head then smiles.

“Nice to meet you. You must be Junsu.” She says with a delicate voice. Junsu bows his head in reply, looking at her for a little while longer than he should be.

“Neh… I’m Junsu. Have fun with Yoochun. He won’t disappoint you.” Junsu forces another smile then averts his eyes to Yoochun. Yoonji giggles as her date wraps an arm around her shoulders and pulls her closer to him.

“Well, see you around, Su. Laters, alligators.” Yoochun laughs, walking away with Yoonji to one of the tables at the far end of the auditorium. Junsu, once again, watches helplessly to Yoochun’s back then shakes his head.

“You okay, Junsu?” One of his soccer mates ask in concern to which Junsu replies with a small smile.

“I’m fine. I just need a bit of air. I’ll be outside.” He adds then heads out the area without another word. Pulling out his phone from his pocket, he flips it open then dials his mother’s number, putting the phone to his ear. His mother answers after a few rings.

“Omma. Can you take me home, please?”

“Why, you haven’t even been there yet for 3 hours. Are you sure?”

“Neh… I have a headache.” Which is a lie but his mother would pester him to go back inside if he doesn’t have a good enough reason.

“Aww, my poor baby. I’ll come pick you up right now, okay?”

“Thanks, omma…” Junsu hangs up then stares up at the sky, wishing that he never came at all.

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Annyeong~! Chapter 5 is up :)

This one is a little sad, isn't it? Junsu all alone..
i'm sorry for those who are waiting for some YooSu skinship or something but there isnt much in this chapter ^^"

Though please anticipate the next one ;P

Keke~

Sincerely,
-the-badguy-or-hero-♥