Zelo's POV

As expected the barbecue party went well. Everything is almost perfect except for one thing. Daehyun hyung seems so close to Claire and I think I already know the girl that Daehyun liked. Well, I'm not  sure about this though, but I really need to know it.

I didn't managed to talk to Claire yesterday at the bbq party because I'm upset because Claire didn't accept my help. And for agreeing when Youngjae asked too. Plus, when I found out that Daehyun sneaked out just to help them. Pssshhh! Why even bother Junhong?!!

As I went out from my room, I found Claire at the living room watching TV. I try to ignore her by walking straight to the kitchen but suddenly without even noticing she just appeared infront of me.

"wuhhh!" I startled

"Goodmorning Junhong!" she happily greeted

"morning" I muttered

"what do you want for breaksfast?"

"why you ask?"

"so I'll know what will I cook for you" she answered

"you don't have to" I replied

"wae?"

"because I'm not hungry"

"are you sure?"

"ne!"

"alright" she shook her head

I continue to walk on my way to the kitchen. I can sense that she's following me from behind.

"you told me that youre not hungry" she pouted

"yeah I'm not" I answered as opened the fridge then look for something to eat

"then why are you right there on the fridge looking for something to eat?" she frowns then crossed her arms

I didn't respond to her question. I grabbed the milk, poured it on the glass then gulp it.

"Junhong! why are you acting like that! is there something wrong?" she asked

"nothing"

"but, Junhong. Maybe I can h-he...."

"quit bothering me! kay?! Youre so annoying! I don't need your help" I yelled

Claire didn't respond on what I said.

"is that so? I'm sorry then" she forced to smiled then walked away

I didn't mean to said that but what can I do now? I know she's really mad at me right now. I know she hates me right now. Junhong! you stupid jerk! what are you doing?! you let your anger and jealousy took over you! now what happened?! 
I dig my whole face into my hands, thinking what should I do. Suddenly without any hesitations I ran and chase Claire, she's about to enter in her room when I grabbed her arm.

"Claire wait!" I said holding her arm tightly

"what do you want?" she asked

"look, I'm so sorry on what I said. I didn't mean it" I answered

"Sorry?"  she look at me wearing a frown

"Claire please"

"Junhong are you not tired doing this kind of situation over and over again?" she asked

"what?"

"Junhong, everytime you hurt me or did something wrong you always said sorry. But after every sorry, you always do the same thing. I was just trying to be nice to you ever since we lived here. I try to know you, to understand you but every time I did that you always shut me out!" she explained

"Claire... I don't know...."

"you don't know! because you never let me know about your problems! I'm so tired of this!" she said then I can see her eyes starting to fill with tears

"Claire....I'm sorry" I muttered

"let go of me!"  she yelled

I released her arms from my hands. I feel so guilty after hearing those from her. I wanted to hug her so tight and comfort her. I wanted to punched and curse the person that made her cry. But when I think about that I remembered that I'm the one who made her cry. I'm the one who made her sad right now. I can't believe it. All this time I thought Claire is really happy with me. I didn't know that I always shut her out. But she's right, I shut her out when she tries to comfort and helped me. Now all I can do is feel guilty about what I did and be sorry.

"I'm sorry"

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"Zelo! Zelo-ssi!" Youngjae patted at my back

"ne?"

"are you alright? you seem so down these past few weeks. And Claire always reject my invitation to hang out with us. Is there something wrong?" Youngjae asked

"nothing" I simply answered as I feel the cold breeze touch my face

It's been weeks since I hurt Claire's feelings. Until today I can feel the guilt because of what I said to her. After what happened, Claire became cold to me. She didn't talk to me. I try to talk to her, asked her and even say sorry to her but that time she's the  always shut me out. And it feels like I've just lost one of the most important people in my life. The status of my life today is like the weather, it's getting colder as year ends up. I don't want to end this year carrying a problem like this.

"Zelo-ssi! let's go!" Yongguk shouted

"yeah! coming!" I replied as I followed them inside the van

"wow! the weather is so cold!" Himchan stated

" I know! I really need a hot chocolate right now!" Daehyun said

We drive our way to a mall to buy some clothes and other things we need especially for this coming winter. As we walked I noticed a very cute toy store. It got my attention so I decided to take a look inside. As I enter I realized that the store is more like a "teddy bear store". The teddy bears inside have different style. As I walked and take a look, I remembered Claire. I remembered that she also own a little cute bear. I remembered the time when she introduced me to her bear named December. When I first heard that name I can't helped myself from laughing so hard. Claire told me that she called her bear December beacause she received it on the month of December. It was a gift from her dad. She loved December so much because that is the last gift she had received from her dad before he left.

I found a bear thats just look like December. I smiled then picked it. The only difference is this one is wearing a blue ribbon on its neck.

"excuse me sir, are you looking for a gift?" a sales lady asked

"ahh....well yeah.., ahh..I'm not. Just taking a look" I smiled then returned the bear to it's place

"you wanted to give it to someone don't you?" she suddenly asked

"ahhh...it's.....yes" I sigh

"well, that's the perfect one sir" she replied as she points on the bear that I've pick

"really?" I asked

"ne, this is the last one on the store"

I picked up the bear then bought it. Not knowing what should I do with this. As we arrived at the dorm, I quickly opened the paper bag then took the bear out. As I look at the bear, I remembered Claire. She might love this if I give it to her. Suddenly, I just remember that she's still angry at me.

"because of your stupidity she's mad at you!" I muttered to myself

When I start hearing voices coming near, I quickly keep the bear on the paper bag then put it under the bed. I simply seat on the couch and pretend that I'm playing in my phone.

"Yah! Zelo! what are you doing? playing with your phone again?" Himchan asked

"I have nothing to do" I replied

"why don't you go home now? the weather is getting colder." Yongguk hyung said

" I....can't. It's boring" I said

"boring? or you just don't want to?" Youngjae smiled

"Junhong, is there a problem between you and Claire?" Himchan asked

"nothing really" I shook my head

"Junhong, we're like siblings, so you can tell us your problems" Yongguk said as he patted my back

"thanks" I smiled at them

"so what's the problem?" Youngjae asked

"Claire and I had a fight few days ago.I made her cry.And after that she stopped talking to me. I know it's my fault. All I wanted to do is to say sorry to her but I don't have the guts." I explained

The three of them start to laugh.

"what?" I asked

"oh! our maknae is finally in love!" Youngjae stated

"n-no.... I'm not!" I replied

"yes you are!" Himchan said

"are you guys going to help me or continue to tease me?"

"yah! enough you two! we're supposed to help our big maknae!" Yongguk stated

The two hyungs stop from laughing.

"hyung, please tell me what should I do?" I said

"give her a bouquet of flowers then say sorry" Himchan suggests

"make a dinner for her!" Youngjae suggests too

"Junhong, just tell sorry and tell her what you feel" Yongguk said then smiled

"in other words, just be real about your feelings to her" the two added

"you think it will work?" I asked

"it will work alright if you will give her something special"

"like what?"

"a bouquet of flowers, necklace, bracelet?, something you know that she'll like." Himchan answered

Suddenly I remembered that I just bought a teddy bear that looks like December. Maybe that's the reason why did I bought the bear, to give it to Claire.

"thanks hyungs! youre the best!" I stated then quickly get the paper bag under the bed then hurriedly get home

I took a bus on the way home. I didn't mind all the people that looking at me inside the bus. All I wanted is to get home early, give this teddy bear to Claire and say sorry about what I did.

When I finally got off from the bus, I hurriedly walked all the way to the house. I hope she will forgive me and accept my gift to her. It felt really warm inside the house. I don't why but ever since I lived here with Claire I felt that I'm home. This feelings really want me to stay in these house with Claire.

I took my jacket off then put it on the couch. The living room, dining room and kitchen is empty. I wonder if Claire is in her room. I hurriedly get upstairs then stood infront of Claire room. Without a hesitation I knocked the door three times feeling so nervous. What if she don't accept my apology? what should I do? Ten seconds had passed but she's still not opening the door. Maybe she's not in her room. I opened the door gently then take I peek. I opened the door widely seeing that the room is empty. Claire is not home then. I shook my head then went downstairs. I look at my watch, it's already 9 pm. She's supposed to be home by now. I went outside the house and sat at the front door with the paper bag on my hand. I decided to wait for her outside the house even though it's so cold. I don't know why am I doing this. All I wanted right now is Claire.Seeing her smile again and sitting here beside me is enough.

Claire's POV

I decided to visit my mom and dad. Because it's been a long time since I visited them.

After what happened few days ago I still hadn't spoke to Junhong. Not because I'm mad at him. It's because I'm really ashamed to my self because I told everything I thought about him. All the bad things I'm not supposed to said had already been thrown to him by my mouth. The last two words he said to me are "I'm sorry". He tried to talk to me but I just can't talked to him. I don't know why. But ever since I stopped talking to Junhong. Everyday seems so incomplete. Not able to see him smile and saying Goodmorning to me had already create a big hole that had been punched in my chest. This is the first time I felt this kind of feeling.

"sweetie, are you alright? you seem so sad, is there something worng?" Mom asked as she sat down beside me

"nothing mom" I fake a smile

"is this about your school?"

"my studies are alright, nothings wrong mom"

"is this about you and Junhong?"

My eyes got widen when I heard what my mom said. Oh no! she already knew about this?! what should I do?!

"mom, how did you...."

" Claire I'm your mom, I know what is happening to your life"

"but..."

"your dad told me about this arrangement, of course I got angry and though that it's one off the stupid idea that your dad came off, but what can I do now? you already living with home for almost one and a half weeks" she explained calmly

"I'm sorry, I didn't tell it to you" I shook my head

"apology accepted, Sweetie I know your reasons why you didn't tell about this" she said as she smooths my hair with her delicate hand

"youre the best mom ever" I muttered then hugged her tightly

"ohhh sweetie, I'm really lucky to have you as my daughter" she kissed my head

"so tell me, is there something wrong with you and Junhong?" She asked

I explained everything to my mom. And I just saw her face nodded and smiled gently.

"why are you smiling?" I curiously asked

"oh, my little girl is already in love" she chuckled

"mom! I'm not!" my eyes widen again

"oh really?" she smiled

"mom"

"okay okay, I'll stop teasing you now"

"what should I do then?" I asked her

"well, say sorry to him about the things you said to him" she answered

"that's all?"

"that's the best idea that I've got sweetie"

"but... I think it is not going to work with Junhong, especially with his sour attitude" I replied

"sour huh? is he that bad?" mom asked

"well, not really. But sometimes he's like that" I answered

" sweetie, I like to meet him" mom uttered

"you..... what?!"

"what? there's nothing wrong with that"

"but"

"ahhh..Claire Soe, I'm your mom so I should meet your future husband" mom stated

"future...what?!"

"youre going to marry him someday right?" she asked

"a-aniyo..."

"look! youre blushing!" she points my face

"mom! stop it!"

I decided to go home after our little-weird-awkward conversation. So mom wanted to meet Junhong. Arrrrggghhh! I can't get out from my mind what mom said to me earlier. Is she serious?! Am I going to marry Junhong?! no way! The reason I live with him in a same roof is because I wanted to break the promise that made my dad and uncle Peter.

aishhh!

As I walked on my way to the house I noticed that the weather right now is really cold. I'm Lucky though because before I get home I borrowed my moms super warm jacket and he made a soup for me to take home. When I'm about to enter through the gate, I notice a figure of a man sitting infront of the door, sleeping. Wait is this Junhong. It's cold right here why is he sleeping outside. I approach him and tried to wake him up but I hesitate. Suddenly he just burst in cough.

"Junhong, wake up! yah! why are sleeping out here?" I asked him

"uuhhh... its...c-cold" he muttered

"aish! it's because youre sleeping out here!" I replied

"achooo!"

"yah! Junhong get up!"

"I can't" he muttered

I kneel down then gently place my palms on his forhead because he's already getting pale.

"Junhong! youre so hot!" I said when I touched his forehead

"Claire, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry on what...I did. P-please.... forgive me" he muttered with his shakey voice

"yah! you pabo! why are you saying sorry?!" I replied

"b-because I hurt you"

"let's go inside it's cold out here"  I muttered then helped him to get up

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