We got out of the area by skate boarding. He held me close to him while I buried my face in his chest.
After safely getting away, I told Junhong that I’ll call Suho oppa to come pick me up and that he can go back home. I didn’t want him to take me home and again come back here.
He waited close by my side as we waited for Suho oppa to come pick me up. He looked lost. Upset for some reason. I had a feeling he was feeling nervous and insecure around me after showing me where he lived. I slowly let my hands lace with his, squeezing it to tell him that there’s nothing to worry about. 
I saw Suho oppa driving towards us in the limo. Reluctantly letting go of his hand I waved goodbye and got into the limo. I looked back as Suho oppa started driving again. I saw him standing on the same spot staring blankly at the car as we went further and further. *Junhong-ah...Stay safe.*

That night I stayed awake staring at the light pink ceiling.
“Hey Baby…” Oppa opened the door and limped a little as he walked over to me. I smiled.
“How did it go with Junhong?” He sat down and pulled me into a brotherly hug.
“It was okay…” I hugged him back.
There was silence until oppa quietly spoke.
“Wae…? Did something happen…?” Oppa asked.
“…He took me to his house…” I said as I hugged him tighter. Oppa my hair.
“He lives with his hyung…alone… In one of those tiny, worn out, dirty houses… He took me there when I asked him where he lived. The walls were covered in graffiti and the place looked dull and scary. I told him it wasn’t safe there and to come with me to the mansion… but he refused…”
Silence filled the air again. Oppa just my hair and pressed his lips to my head.
“Oppa…” 
“Hmm” He hummed.
“What do you think Junhong could have gone through?... He has a big scar that goes down from his collarbone to his chest…” I looked at oppa. 
“Baby-ah… He’s starting to trust you, but things won’t go so fast… time will take to the place you want to reach. He’ll tell you when he’s ready. Give him some time.” Oppa got closer and kissed my forehead and smiled. 
He tucked me in bed and kissed my forehead again.

“Goodnight, Baby Minnie~” He left the room and I closed my eyes, soon drifting off to dream land.

I walked through the school gates to be attacked by hugs from my three best friends.
“Hey! H-Hey! I-I can’t b-breathe.” I choked out and they let go of me laughing loudly.
“We missed you!” Eunnie and Daehyun shouted while Youngjae was busy searching in his bag.
“Ah! Here it is! Here! Both yours and Zelo’s home work.” He said, handing me both of our home works from yesterday. “I got them from you teachers. Now give me a hug, because I had the brain to collect both of your home works while the other two just left.” He glared at Eunnie and Daehyun from the corner of his eyes.
“Hey!!!” Both of them whined. I laughed and hugged Youngjae.
“You’re the best Youngjae!” I said cheerfully and Youngjae stuck out his tongue and the other two.
“But…But… What about us?!” Eunnie whined and Daehyun showed his puppy face.
“You’re both awesome!” I gave thumbs up and this time they stuck their tongues out at Youngjae. Youngjae rolled his eyes and looked at me.
“The marks on your neck look bad. They must have looked horrible yesterday.” Youngjae frowned.
“If anyone tries anything on you, I’ll slice them in half with my knife!” Daehyun took out a small pocket knife. I gave a disgusted look, imagining him slicing the man in half.
“Yeah! I’ll punch him so hard that he won’t see day light again." Eunnie seemed to be looking around not at all interested in the argument that’s gonna start any moment. *She must be searching for Jongup.* I smiled and looked at the two who was already arguing.
“I’m stronger though!” Daehyun showed his muscles.
“No way! I’m stronger! I can protect her!” 
“No, I’m much stronger than you! I can protect her more!”
“Daehyun… Youngjae…” I called them.
“Minnie, you know I love you, right?” Daehyun looked at me and I just stayed still when…
“Hey! I love her too!” Youngjae shouted and pulled Daehyun to face him.
“Not as much as I love her!” Daehyun glared at Youngjae!
“Nuh uh. I-” Youngjae started but Eunnie came between them and grabbed their collars, giving each of them a deathly glare before creepily saying “No one loves her more than I do! SHUT UP!” I laughed at the three idiots I call best friends.

Someone suddenly came up beside me on his skate board. Stepping on the end of it he took it in his hand. Taking off the circle scarf around his neck he put it around my neck.

“Oh, that reminds me… Junhong, I washed it for you!” I gave him the circle scarf he wrapped around my neck yesterday. He gave me a ‘seriously?’ look.
“You should have worn that.” He said softly, his voice making heart beat so much faster.
“The- The marks aren’t that visible now.” I blinked trying to calm down. He wore the scarf I gave him.
“Hey Minnie, Zelo!” Jongup came and stood on my other side.
“Hey Jonguppie!” I smiled. Junhong stood there glaring at Jongup. *Could he really be Jealous? Does he just hate Jongup?* I thought as I looked at Junhong.
The other three stopped bickering and greeted Zelo and Jongup. I observed Eunnie. *Waah~ She has definitely fallen for our handsome Jongup! It’s too obvious.* I smiled widely, seeing Eunnie blush as she waved to Jongup.
“We’re gonna head to class now!” I said and we said goodbyes.
“DaeDae! Don’t forget to get me food during break today!” I shouted out, making a heart with my hands.
“See! Youngjae! See! She loves me! I told you she loves me! Don’t worry Minnie! I’ll get you food!” He shouted back, earning a hit on his head from both Youngjae and Eunnie.
Knowing Daehyun, I knew he would act like this. Laughing, I headed to class with Jongup and Junhong.
Junhong didn’t talk at all, but maybe that’s was because we weren’t alone. He sat stiff in his seat and glared at his table. He was always like this when Jongup was around. It really makes me wonder if he has something against Jongup.
Break time came and as usual, a hyper Eunnie came into class.
Going out of the classroom we met with Daehyun and Youngjae. Daehyun with two trays full of food, and Youngjae reading a book.
I ran to Daehyun and took a tray from him.
“Thanks, DaeDae!” I smiled.
“No problem, Minnie!” He smiled widely already stuffing food into his mouth.
The others took food for themselves and we headed to the rooftop.
I looked at junhong's tray and frowned. He only had a sandwich.
I put some food from my tray onto his.
“No…” He voice audible enough for me to here only.

“No Junhong! You will eat! I told you that I’ll make you eat.” I said and he shook his head as a no.

“If you don’t eat, then I’ll have to feed you myself. Now open up!” I put a spoonful of rice in front of his mouth. His eyes widened and he shook his head vigorously. His face a light shade of pink as he looked down in embarrassment, as the others giggled. I couldn’t help but smile at how cute he was.
“Will you eat?” I asked him softly. He nodded shyly, and I smiled. 
“Jonguppie~ Are you free today or maybe anytime this week?” I asked.
“Aniyo. I’m helping organize some things for omma at the café this week. But I’ll be free next week. Waeyo?”
“I was thinking of having a fun time together. All of us. Since you’re busy this week, we’ll do that next week.”
“Fun time!!” Eunnie screamed.
“When? Where?” Daehyun said excitedly.
“At the mansion!” I said.
“Wooooh! What are we gonna do?” Youngjae joined in.
“What do you guys wanna do?” I asked.
“Pool party!!!” Eunnie screamed again.
“Movies!” Youngjae screamed.
“FOOD!” Daehyun screamed too.
“Arasso. It’s settled then. Next Friday. Remember to bring your swimming attire. We have movies at home and we’ll all cook food!” I said cheerfully.
“Awesome.” Jongup smiled cutely, making me pinch his cheeks.
I looked at Junhong to say something but saw him glaring at nothing in particular. I glanced at Youngjae and saw him smirking. 
“Oh Junhong. You’re coming with me today.” I said and he snapped out of what ever thought he was thinking and gave me a confused look.
“Come to the mansion with me today.” His eyes widened.
“It’s okay. My parents are out on a business trip” He slowly and reluctantly nodded his head, still not sure about coming over to the mansion.
The bell rang and we went back to class and as usual Junhong sat in his stiff position throughout the whole class.

After school, Junhong and I met the other four by the gates. I smiled seeing Eunnie and Jongup talk to each other shyly. *They make a perfect couple!* I thought. I looked at Daehyun and Youngjae and couldn’t help but shake my head. They were playing rock, paper, scissors again. *What are they trying to do now?*

“Hello!” I greeted, standing next to them with a poker faced Junhong beside me.
“Oh yes!!” Daehyun Jumped up and did a little victory dance before running to me, holding both my shoulders firmly and his forehead touching mine. And there I was, standing stiff, wide eyed with shock.
“I love you! Youngjae lost you! I got you! He said in his amazing voice. “You’re mine for the whole of tomorrow because we haven’t been spending much time together. Alright?!” He looked at me, his forehead still touching mine.
*So that’s what they were doing. Babos!*
“Babo!” I rolled my eyes and hit his head.
“Hey!” He pouted. “You’re still mine tomorrow.”
“Arasso. Arasso." His pout was just way too cute.
“I get you the next day though!” Youngjae suddenly hugged me.
“Hey! I want girl time with her! Shoo!” Eunnie came and pushed Youngjae off.
“Whoa!” Jongup stood their wide eyed while Junhong smiled.
“Stop! Tomorrow I’m Daehyun’s. The next day I’m youngjae’s and the next day me and Eunnie have girl time. We do shopping and stuff and no one is allowed to disturb us.” I said eyeing both Daehyun and Youngjae. They cleared their throat and acted like they were immersed in a really important talk.
“Oh! Bye guys! See you tomorrow! Junhong, come!” I pulled Junhong. Oppa’s pink car was hard to miss. It zoomed towards us and stopped right infront of us.
"Bye! You’re mine tomorrow! Remember that!” Daehyun called out as I entered the car. Junhong sat in the back seat.
“Bye” The others waved.
I waved as oppa sped toward the direction of the mansion.
“Junhong’s coming home with you today?” Oppa gave a happy smile.
“Neh!” I almost jumped in my seat.
“Arasso. I’ll be out for a few hours with my friend. You two better be good!”

“We won’t do anything oppa!” I blushed. “Wait! Did you say friend? You got a friend?! Waaah! I’m so happy for you, oppa!” I screamed and hugged him, and then I gasped. “Omo! Could it be a girl?! Did you get a girlfriend, oppa?!!” I said with wide eyes.

“Aniyo! He’s a guy from college. He’s new at college. And yes, he’s my new friend!” Oppa clarified the doubts for me, and I sighed in relief. Oppa wasn’t ready to have a girlfriend yet. I had a feeling the if he ever got one, the girl would just use him and hurt him. And the last thing I wanted was oppa to be hurt.
“That’s good!! I would like to meet him!” I smiled. It was silent in the car. I looked back.
“Junhong, you okay?” I asked worriedly. He was blankly staring out of the window without any movements. He didn’t look, but he hummed as a yes.
“We arrived at the mansion and got out of the car. Junhong just stared at the place with no expression on his face. I was about to walk to Junhong and go in to the house when oppa called me from his car.
“Neh?”
“I forgot to tell you. Omma and Appa are home. They just came back from Japan.” He said and my eyes widened.
*Omg! But! Junhong! What do I do?!* I started freaking out. 
“Hey. Hey. Baby girl! No freaking out. They won’t mind. Just introduce him to them. They’ll like him, okay?” Oppa said assuring me that it was okay.
I gulped and nodded before walking over to Junhong.
“Junhong-ah…” I was thinking of how I should tell Junhong. He looked at me.
“My parents are at home. Let’s go meet them!” I tried to be cheerful, but damn, I’m a failure.
“What?!” His eyes widened. I knew he was thinking of leaving right now, because he took a step backward.
“No… Junhong! Please, don’t go!” I held his hand.
“You told me they weren’t home…” He said still looking at me. I could see upset in his eyes.
“I didn’t know. Oppa told me just now that they were home…” I said looking down. “Please, Junhong. They wont be angry or think bad of you! I promise!” I said quietly, looking into his deep brown orbs. I now understood that he feared being judged.
We stood there silently for a while. Then he took a deep breath and nodded.
I smiled and we walked to the huge door, side by side, just in time for the butler to open the door for us.

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