It has been a week since I last saw the twins. I didn't know of their leave for their concert in Japan until Joori told me. I couldn't help but feel a bit alarmed they didn't say anything themselves. I convinced myself it was because they were busy and didn't have the time to...but what if it was wasn't that. 

I absentmindedly drank the coffee, worried I did something to offend them. I coughed, chocking on the hot liquid when Joori startled me. "Hey unnie!" she sat in front of me, biting into an apple. I smiled wearily, wondering if she would ever run out of ways to scare me. She eyed me with a raised eyebrow. Suddenly she banged the table, setting aside her apple. "Ok that's it!" I looked up. "What's it?" She bit her lips, "The twins told me not to say anything but I can't take it anymore! What is your relationship with Choi Minho?!" She demanded. "Huh? Relationship?" She scoffed, "Don't play innocent! We saw Minho hugging you in the hallway." "Wait..we?" I asked, confused. She nodded. "Me and the twins. We all saw you. They must have been shocked. I was. Why didn't you say you were dating?" They saw that?

"Could they have thought we were dating?" I thought to myself. They must have misunderstood. Youngmin appeared in my mind. He must have misunderstood...

"Well?" Joori ordered. "It's not what it looks like. We aren't in a relationship." I explained the story editing out who I was looking for and my confession. "EHH?!" She yelled. Some students peered at us. I raised a finger to my lips. She apologized then continued. "Choi Minho confessed to you?! And you rejected him!? Are you dumb unnie!?" was open, astounded. "He's a famous idol. If you went out with him, you could have debuted easily." I frowned. "Even if I did accept his feelings, I would never use him like that. We are just friends." She pursued her lips. "Ay~ You are so strange."

"But...about the twins, what did they say?" I asked. "Not much, they must have been really surprised. I was about to explode with excitement. Do you know how hard it was for me to stay quiet?" She pointed at the rubber band on her wrist. "I snapped this whenever I wanted to tell someone." She pouted, "and for nothing. You guys aren't even dating!" She continued to complain as I zoned out, wondering how I should explain to them. To Youngmin.

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I left my luggage in the dorm, wanting something to quench my thirst. I got on the elevator, yawning from the exhaustion of traveling and performing nonstop. I began to wonder what Hayoung was doing recently then suddenly I saw Minho hugging her blurredly in my mind.  I trembled, unsure what I was suppose to feel. The entire week I haven't been about to stop thinking about her. Should I talk to her like normal or will my true feelings be uncovered? I was beyond confused. 

At the cafeteria, I walked towards the vending machine, without realizing it getting Hayoung's favorite drink. I was about to turn back when a familiar voice called my name. I spun around, searching for the source. Sitting in one of the tables, Joori was waving her hands at me excitedly. Hayoung was staring at me with wide eyes. I didn't know how to react. I wasn't ready to face her yet but I didn't want to leave either.

I awkwardly sat next to Joori, looking at the table, careful not meet eyes with Hayoung. "When did you get back?" Joori asked. "Just now. I left my luggage in the dorm and came to grab something to drink." "Where's Kwangmin?" she searched through out the cafeteria. "He's sleeping back in the room. The last concert ended late at night so we didn't sleep much." I pointed at the dark circles on my face. 

Joori's cellphone vibrated as she checked the I.D. " It's In-Tak." "Hello?" I heard In-Tak complaining loudly. "Alright, Alright, I'm coming. Calm down!" She hung up, sighing. "I got to go. In-Tak says I broke his computer and it wont turn on. I bet it's just unplugged, that dimwit." She excused her self as she ran out.

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It was too sudden. He just appeared without letting me figure out what to say. He looked away from me as he sat by Joori. I felt my heart ache. He was mad.

Trying to break the silence, I gathered my remaining courage. "H-How was your concert?" He looked at me now. "It was good." I bit my lip, nervous and scared. Suddenly he stood up. "I...have to unpack." He didn't want to see me. I felt my heart breaking. After finally realizing my feelings, he was angry with me. I felt the tears built up. Tell him. Tell him it was a misunderstanding!

"Bye.." He turned to leave. Breathing sharply, I shut my eyes. "It...It was a misunderstanding!" I shouted, my voice quivering. I slowly looked up, meeting his eyes. He stood still, his face unreadable. "I...I don't like Minho." I managed to say. He stared at me, his tired eyes now glittering. "You don't?" He asked, confused. I nodded, glad he was listening. "Yes, you misunderstood."

The one I like is you. I said in my heart. 

His expression lightened, his lips now relaxed. "Oh..." He said, his voice a little brighter.  

I couldn't help but smile. I have said it. The burden lifted off my shoulders as I gazed at him. He suddenly smiled. I felt my heart melt. Don't do that...don't make my heart beat any faster. 

I cleared my throat, still nervous. "W...welcome back Oppa." 

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I was alone as Youngmin closed the door. I haven't been able to sleep a wink. It has been an entire week since I last saw her. Inside, somewhere locked away, I already knew how she felt. I knew I didn't have a chance but I still fought, trying to grasp what had already slipped away. I put my hand where my heart was. It hurts. Whenever I look at my brother, I see her. Angry I gritted my teeth, shutting my eyes. Wiping the tear that fell, I sat up. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't face Youngmin or Hayoung. If I did, I was sure my true feelings would be exposed like reading an open book. I sighed, pinching at the bridge of my nose, wishing for this heartache to disappear. 

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The weight of the pressure in my chest immediately lifted. Like I have been holding my breath all this time, I was finally able to feel the air in my lungs. 

Stunned, I almost didn't believe what I heard. Did she just call me Oppa? No way, I'm hallucinating. I gazed at her twinkling eyes, as her cheeks blushed red. It may have not been much but I couldn't contain my happiness. She called me Oppa. Me. My mouth grinned, acting on it's own. I tried to contain myself. Compose yourself. You look stupid.

I couldn't take my eyes off of her. Even though it had been only a week, it felt as if she had gotten even prettier, which I thought was impossible. The entire time I was away, I didn't want to think about her but it was inevitable. I was completely spell bounded. 

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Minho's point of view

I smirked as I left the office, the finished paperwork in my hands. Manager Oh sighed, shaking his hand disapprovingly. "Minho, why are you transferring to S.P.A college? I thought you liked Konkuk University". I smiled. "I found something interesting here." He scoffed, "And exactly what is that?" I stopped in the middle of the hallway and turned to him. "Hayoung." He titled his head, "Ha- what?" 

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Kwangmin's point of view

Not being able to stay still, I decided to walk around campus, trying to calm down. As I entered the almost empty lobby, Minho came in with a suitcase in his hands. I stopped in my tracks, surprised. What's he doing here?

He noticed me and gestured a greeted. "Kwangmin!" I approached him, my feet heavy with regret. He was the last person I wanted to see. "Minho hyung? What you doing here?" He smiled. "I transferred to  S.P.A branch college today." "Transferred? Why?" I questioned.  "I thought you liked Konkuk University." I asked, suspicious. "I.." His eyes were bright.

It began to make sense. "It couldn't be because of...Hayoung?" He chuckled. "Bingo." Stunned, I was at a lost of words. 

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Kwangmin handed me the coffee cup as we sat in the cafe. The place was almost empty except for a few students. We remained silent until Kwangmin looked up. "Hyung..." He began. His expression was stern. "You already know don't you?" I interrupted him. "That she likes Youngmin." He stiffly nodded, fidgeting with his fingers. "What are you going to do?" I asked gently. He looked up, surprised. "What?"  "Are you just going to give up? Will you let Hayoung stay by Youngmin's side?"

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His gaze was fierce. "I..." I didn't know what to say. Do I? Was there really no place for me in her heart?

"What about you?" I asked. "I know your feelings for her hyung." He smiled gently, twirling the ring on his finger. "Nope." I was taken aback. "Why, she's already in love with Youngmin!" I demanded. He sighed, "Kwangmin, do you think that'll stop me? If I were to quit now, then I didn't have the right to say I loved her in the first place... I'd be running away." I felt my chest tighten. Was that what I was doing?...Running away?

I tightened my fist. "I'm not going to give her to you or Youngmin...I won't lose." My voice was clear as I felt the dying flicker in my heart burst into flames. I won't let anyone take her away from me.