‘ So I realised. ‘

‘ What, Sungjong? ‘

‘ You’re hiding something from us. ‘

‘ No.. not really. ‘

‘ Aha! There’s the catch! Which means you definitely have a secret. ‘

‘ And if I say I don’t, like you’ll believe me. Anyway, can I join you for lunch break today? ‘ Sungyeol already told Myungsoo about this beforehand, and Myungsoo was going to come along.

‘ Of course! ’

‘ And I might bring a friend along.. might. ’

‘ Your boyfriend? ‘ Howon joined in the conversation eagerly as Sungyeol blushed. * He does seem like my boyfriend, but no.. I guess not. *

‘ No, of course not! We’re just normal friends, and I thought it’d be cool to include him in. He’s really… unique. ‘  * Of course he’s unique, he’s a ghost, for bloody god’s sake *

‘ I’ll be glad to meet him. ‘ Howon smiled warmly.  ‘ So, is he here? ‘

Actually Myungsoo was already standing by Sungyeol’s side. ‘ Seems like your friend can’t see me. ‘

Sungyeol shook his head in response to Howon’s question. ‘ I guess he won’t be coming. Let’s leave without him. ‘

‘ You sure? All right then. ‘ 

`__`

‘ Sungyeollie is here! ‘ Dongwoo smiled widely at the lanky boy, showing his gummy smile.

‘ It’s great to see you. ‘ Woohyun smiled warmly as he motioned for Sungyeol to sit beside him. Which was perfect for Sungyeol. His aim for coming to this lunch date was to ask Woohyun about Myungsoo. It seemed that Woohyun was a kind guy, so Sungyeol figured that it wouldn’t hurt to ask him about Myungsoo.

‘ Sungyeol, when you first came to this school, how was your experience? ‘ The conversation started out innocently enough, to Sungyeol’s favour.

‘ I met this really weird guy. He’s called Kim Myungsoo. Remember him, hyung? ‘ Sungyeol as the blood drained out of Woohyun’s face.

‘ But.. how.. ‘ Woohyun spluttered as he tried to compose himself. ‘ How on earth did you get to know about him? ‘

‘ I went to the room too. Myungsoo somehow told me about his encounter with you too. I just wanted to ask why did you abandon Myungsoo so suddenly. He felt really.. sad after you left. I just want to know your reason. ‘ Sungyeol looked so serious, so un-choding that even Woohyun was kind of afraid of him. ‘ So Woohyun hyung, if you don’t mind… ‘

‘ I guess Myungsoo already told you how we met. ‘ Sungyeol nodded. ‘ Well, it is actually cause after I joined Student Council, I met Sunggyu hyung. We clicked instantly, and we started dating. I felt bad towards Myungsoo, but I couldn’t just leave Sunggyu. Plus Myungsoo and I are just friends. And we are from different worlds. I’m sorry towards Myungsoo though. Please help me convey my apologies to him. ‘ Woohyun looked regretful and sincere; Sungyeol believed him instantly. Looking at Myungsoo standing behind Woohyun, Sungyeol gave him a questioning expression and Myungsoo nodded.

‘ I’m sure Myungsoo will forgive you. He’s … understanding. ‘ Sungyeol comforted Woohyun who was looking utterly downcast at the moment. ‘ And he had always treated you like a friend, so you’re welcome to go back anytime. ‘

‘ Alright. ‘ Woohyun broke into a small smile, sipping his drink slowly.

!_!

‘ Thanks, Sungyeol. It… helped. Really. I feel better. ‘ Myungsoo grinned at Sungyeol who looked troubled for no reason.

‘ Then why did you cry just now? I saw those tears, Myungsoo. I’m not blind. ‘

‘ I’m really… Choding, don’t you understand? I was touched. Touched that Woohyun actually harboured apologies to me and that you took the courage to ask Woohyun about a stupid ghost. ‘ Myungsoo took Sungyeol into a hug. ‘ Thanks, choding. ‘

‘ Hey. If you continue being like this I’m gonna get embarrassed. Anyway, I got you some food. Hope you like kimbap. ‘

‘ Did you get it from the café just now? It tastes good. You should get me more next time, Yeollie. ‘

* Did he just… call me Yeollie? * Myungsoo saw Sungyeol’s shocked face. ‘ You don’t like the nickname? Then I won’t use it anymore… ‘

‘ NO! I mean… I’m fine with it. ‘ * I’m ecstatic *

‘ Then I’ll call you Yeollie. Like Doolie the dinosaur! The famous cartoon in my days. Haha you kinda look like it too. ‘ Myungsoo laughed, angering Sungyeol. ‘ I look like a friggin dinosaur? ‘

‘ A cute one. ‘ Myungsoo yawned slightly. ‘ I’m tired. Let me rest for a while, alright? ‘ He lay his head on Sungyeol’s shoulder, putting the box of kimbap on this lap as he hummed to the tune of paradise.

‘ Because it’s my heart that is not working , I just can’t send you off like this, why? ‘ Sungyeol suddenly started to sing along, making Myungsoo sit up in fright. ‘ Wow, what’s wrong with you? Are you like, a genius lyricist that hasn’t been scouted yet? ‘

‘ Is it good? I haven’t really thought about the lyrics, and I just suddenly thought about that because… ‘ Sungyeol suddenly stopped, blushing beet red. ‘ What? ‘

‘ Nothing! Absolutely nothing at all. Let’s think of the other lyrics, shall we. ‘

‘ Funny way of changing topics. Tell me, Sungyeol. ‘ Myungsoo’s piercing glare scared Sungyeol, and he did not dare to look into Myungsoo’s eyes.

‘ Tell me, Lee Sungyeol. It’s so difficult to read your thoughts. I can’t understand you, at all. ‘  Myungsoo buried his face into his hands as he pretended to cry. The choding would definitely fall for his trick.

‘ Well.. I…’ 

---- PS. Alright this is an extra update for you guys ;) Hope you like it! About 2-3 more chapters till the end?