Chapter Ten

Minho

Lately, Taemin doesn't seem . . . himself. I mean, he doesn't act like a five-year old 24/7. You know what I mean? Lately, he's been very silent and has been keeping to himself. Whenever I try to talk to him, he simply says he's busy and avoids me. And evryone else too. He's avoiding us all like we're not his friends.

"Taemin, why are you not eating?" I heard Onew ask.

I looked up from my new book, Case Closed (which I couldn't even focus on because of that Taemin!) and saw Taemin staring at his dish like it was poison instead of chicken. (Yes, Onew was the one who asked.)

"I'm just not very hungry." Taemin replied in a sad voice. Man, I miss his enthusiasim.

"Well, it's bad to waste food, so maybe you should. . ." Onew trailed off, eying the chicken. I rolled my eyes. Of course you want it, right, Onew?

Even though Taemin was acting strange, he sill gave his chicken to Onew, knowing that he would take it anyways. And Onew ate the chicken in delight.

"Yah, Taemin, you're going on a diet or somethin'?" I asked.

Taemin faked a laugh. "Of course not, hyung. I'm just not hungry."

"You said that yesterday." Jonghyun pointed out. The rest of us nodded in agreement. I still haven't told them about Taemin's girl yet, so they have no clue what's up with him.

Taemin sighed. "Look, I think I'm sick or something. That must be why I'm not hungry, all right?" He sounded so annoyed and irritated. We didn't reply, so he went back to his room.

"Taemin, that odd kid." Key said.

"He's stressed." I said. The