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Me and Jong In headed to and empty classroom to have a talk. As we reached the classroom, Jong In bombarded me with questions like ‘Why are you hanging out with him?’ ‘You know I hate him, right?’ ‘Why don’t you listen to me?’ ‘Are you that stupid?’

“Jong In!” I rose my voice “Could you please at lease let me talk. And if you’re gonna ask some questions, let me answer them and don’t bombard me with them.”

Jong In rolled his eyes “Then let’s start from, why are you hanging out with him?!”

It was my turn to roll my eyes “Because he’s my friend” I answered

“But I hate him!” He argued. “But I like him” I defended. “I wouldn’t hang out with anyone if I don’t like them, obviously” I pointed out

He frowned and said “You can’t hang out with him and you’ll never hang out with him anymore”

I gave him an annoyed look “And why?!”

“It’s because I don’t like him!” He answered

I gave him a stern look “Jong In, you can’t tell me who I should or should not hang out with” then I crossed my arms “I have a freedom to be friends with whoever I want”

“See that!” Jong In pointed at you “He’s bad influence! When did you even learn to talk like that?! My god, Joo Eun!” He cursed

“Since the day you and Taemin had been busy doing ‘something’!” I answered him “Ever since you guys had new friends, the two of you forgot that I even existed.”

“That’s not true” Jong In argued

“Jong In, we both know it’s true. Even Taemin does! And he admits it! Unlike you who denies it! It’s a fact Jong In! Not a bluff!” I backfired “I felt lonely without you guys. It had always been you, me and Taemin and no one else. But this year, it’s different. It’s all about me. I didn’t say anything when you got new friends even though it bothered me. So what’s your right to say anything about my friend if it bothers you?” I straightforwardly told him. His face softened by my words. Guilt washed all over his face.  Was I wrong? I don’t think so….

“I don’t want to feel empty anymore, Jong In. My family is enough for me already. Don’t add it up.” I added. “If you are so bothered by it and can’t take it, then better forget me as your friend” I threatened

“Aish!” Jong In cursed as he ruffled his hair “Just this time, Joo eun-ah. Just this time” then he headed for the door.

“Jong In” I called out then he glanced at me “Thank you” I smiled at him

Jong In’s eyes were different as he looked straight at me. They looked empty and dull “Don’t thank me, Joo Eun-ah because from now on, I have no intention in protecting you anymore”. With those words, he left me there.

Was he serious? Then a tear rolled down my cheek