Okay guys I'm gonna apologize in advance... I'm using Juniel as the 'mean girl'. I'm seriously sorry, but I just have alot of ideas on how to use her in the story... Truthfully I really like her, I think she's adorable and her song 'Pretty Boy" makes me happy everytime I hear it!! So no hard feelings, okay?

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We entered the house and the door clicked close behind us. I curiously looked around and noticed it was quite similar to my house. 

"Ya, Shinwoo-ya, Channie-ya!" Jinyoung yelled as he slipped his shoes off. I followed and removed mine too before following him further in the house. 

A head popped around the corner, "Hi hyung!" he boy ran over and gave Jinyoung a hug. I noticed that the new comer was slightly taller than Jinyoung, meaning that he would tower over me. The boy saw me and he eyes grew. He let go of his hyung out of embaressment. He shyly smiled and stood in front of me. I had to crank my head up to see his face. 

"Annyeonghasaeyo..." he said quietly. I could tell he was a shy kid, "I'm Gongchan..." he slowly lifed his head to me. I responded with a smile and a small smile showed on his face too. 

"Anyeonhasaeyo! I'm Yi soo." Gongchan finally was looking at me.

Sandeul hopped over to Gongchan, "Channie's 19 too, so you can speak comfortably to him."

My mouth fell open, "Wahh, you've so tall for only being 19."

Gongchan laughed and scratched the back of his head, "Yeah, I know... A lot of people tell me that." 

I smiled because for some reason I felt close to him. It was nice finding someone the same age.

A hand fell on my shoulder and I turned.

"Yisoo-yah, come and sit down!" Sanduel said pushing me over to the dinner table. I quietly listened and sat. Sanduel took a spot next to me and Gongchan silently sat on the seat on the othe side of me. Baro and who I guessed was Shinwoo sat across the table.

I lowered my head to him and he smiled, "Wah, it's nice to see polite youngsters these days!" I giggled.

Jinyoung came in from the kitchen with a pot of ramen and a container of kimchi. He put them in the middle and we all ate. 

***

I looked up at the clock, "Guys, I should go, I have to be up early tomorrow."

Baro tilted his head cutely, "Why do you have to go to work early?"

I nervously chewed my lip (probably one of my worst habits), "Mhm, Samcheon is taking me to Music Core so I can see his work."

The group all flipped their heads to me. Shinwoo was the first to recover, "Really?!" I nodded my head, very confused, "We'll be there too!"

I felt an wave of relief. But why was I so relieved?

I was balancing myself as I slipped my shoes on and the guys were standing at the entry way watching me. I turned around and bowed ninety degrees. They were staring at me I noticed and they all chuckled.

Baro spoke up, "Yisoo-ya, no need to be THAT polite. We're friends now!" I looked at each one and began to smile. 

I nodded and chuckled myself, "Sorry, I've not had any close friends for awhile." I turned and opened the door, gave everyone a small wave.

"Hyung! You should walk her home! It's dangerous for girls at night." Sanduel said pushing Jinyoung into me. We stumbled back and he grabbed my arm. My breath caught in my throat and I was positive my face had gone red. I quickly pulled myself together and pulled my arm away. Almost as quickly Jinyoung did the same. 

He glance at me and looked away, "Oh, um... sure." 

I looked at him, "It's really fine. My house is right next door... What could happen in such a short distance?" I laughed it off and turned to go.

"Well, I heard this one story where a man had stalked a girl home who had bumped in to him earlier in the day." I froze, "He was hiding in the bushes next to the gate and jumped out and attacked her---" 

"AHH! STOP!" I yelled covering my ears. Everyone turned to me with concern. Pure fear covered my face. I knew alot of Koreans didn't like me because of my race, and with what happened earlier walking home with Jinyoung... I really didn't want to walk home alone. 

I turned and looked at Jinyoung with pleading eyes. He nodded his head and with out a word he pushed out the door. Not, of course, with out forgetting to hit Sandeul for telling me that story. 

Sandeul was being kicked on the floor by all the members as I left.

Jinyoung close the door and I waited for him at the top of the stairs. Frankly, I didn't want to take a step without someone next to me. Jinyoung came up next to me and patted my head, "Don't listen to Sandeul, he has too much time to him self to make up stories." He pulled his hand away and started walking. I quickly followed, staying to where his back covered me. 

We were at my front gate and I stood there staring at it. What if that guy was really there, waiting for me?

Jinyoung must have sensed my uneasiness, he snatched the keys that I was fumbling with out of my hands and unlocked my gate. He took hold of my hand and lead me in behind him slowly. He even made his way up to my door and opened it for me. He stepped back and made a grand gesture of 'before you'. I smiled and playfully slapped his back. He looked up to me and a smile grew. 

I feel really stupid and embaressed... 

Jinyoung straightened up and with the smile still, "Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow... Yisoo-ya." He looked down awkwardly. 

That was the first time he talked to me informally. And for some reason... I felt really happy.

"Mh," I said nodding my head, "I'll see you, oppa." With hat last word I hurried into my house and shut the door quickly.

I still couldn't rest, I put my ear to the door holding my breath. Had Jinyoung left? I waited a minute until I heard footsteps going down the stairs. 

"AAAAHHHGGG!!!!" I yelled as I thrashed around falling on the sofa. I burried my head in to the cusions.

"How could I act so feeble in front of them!!! They're gonna think I'm one of those girls who can't do anything for themselves!" I threw the pillow next to me across the room in anger and sulked until I fell asleep.

***

I woke up to an empty house. It didn't suprise me, I was used to it. But that doesn't stop the small feelings of emptiness from creeping into my mind.

I quickly got around, putting on some light makeup and the clothes I had layed out yesterday mourning.

I put my shoes on at the door and slipped out of the quiet house. I locked the door and turned around to Sanduel attempting to jump my fence. I laughed and skipped down my stairs. Sanduel had manage to get himself stuck and Baro was probably the only one concerned as he worriedly tried to help Sandeul off of the fence that was poking him in some not-very-nice places... The rest of the guys were off laughing, even Jinyoung who was shaking his head at his dongsaeng's stupidity with his hand to his forhead, couldn't help but laugh. 

I waited at the gate due to my inability to get through due to someone's childishness. Baro finally got him down and Sandeul layed on the ground massaging his legs in pain. 

"Jinyoung-oppa! Why would you let him do something like that?" I said playfully mad, pointing at Sandeul who Baro had gone over to to help. 

Jinyoung puts his hands up in defense, "No matter what I say he just won't listen!"

I walked over to the idiot on the ground and crouched down next to him, "Well... I guess I can't yell at you too much, seeing that you've been reprimed enough by my fence." I patted his back and started walking with other three to the company building.

"Wait for us guys!!" Sanduel yelled from behind with a hint of pain still in his voice. They came running and joined us.

We chatted as we walked. I was enjoying myself until we came upon the outside bar where the man was last night. I went quiet and couldn't help but be on alert for something to happen. I was off in my thoughts as I felt someone gently take my arm and push me further away from the site of the incident and further inbetween everyone. I looked up to Jinyoung, he wouldn't look in to my eyes and instead kept walking. I looked down and smiled to myself. I never felt so safe and protected. I quietly looked up a saw the guys around me, they would probably never know how much I appriciate this moment. I laughed to myself and continued my conversation with Gongchan.