Mino's PoV

I watched as Areum walked out the door looking dejected.

I knew that she was about to cry so I didn't do anything to stop her.

Anyway, I hate girls who cry. It's annoying.

As she gently closed the door behind her, I felt myself suddenly feel wronged.

"Why do I feel so weird suddenly?"

I went towards the window and saw her carrying her boxes out to the pavement.

After transporting the last box she crouched down and took out soemething.

"Her handphone?"

Who's she calling, huh?

Then, I suddenly remembered that Uncle Lee texted me to check my voicemail.

Reaching for my phone that was sitting on the coffee table, I quickly checked my voicemail.

"Hello, Mino-ah. This is your Uncle Lee calling you. It seems like you're busy so I'm leaving a voicemail.

Your Aunt and I have had a problem at our apartment complex.

We had a terrible rat infestation crisis these past few days but recently, it's gotten worse.

But lucky for us, we only have one tenant living in our share of the complex.

Her name is Choi Areum and she's about your age.

We need her to move out while we do something about this situation.

I hope we're not causing you any trouble afterall, she can't go back home, her family isn't living in this area.

It'll be a hassle for her to move back to her parents.

I'm sending her over to your place in a bit.

When she get's there please be kind to her and don't say anything hurtful.

I know how your mouth is sometimes.

Just use this opportunity to make a new friend.

You've been lonely too since you moved out here on your own right?

Call me once you receive this voicemail.

Best wishes from your Aunt and I."

I shoved my phone into my pocket and thought to myself.

Uncle has been very nice to me since I was a kid.

I might as well help him this once.

I glanced out the window again and saw Areum sitting, slumped against one of her boxes, she sighed evidently and I saw a cloud of mist escape her lips.

"She must be freezing out there." I sighed before I made up my mind.

"Ugh, Uncle owes me one." I walked to my coat hanger by the door and grabbed a jacket, walking out the door.

I casually made my way towards her huddling form.

"Hey."

Areum looked up upon hearing my voice.

"M-mino..." She sniffed.

Her eyes were red from crying.

She hastily rubbed her tears away roughly and stood up, facing me and waited for me to continue talking.

"Look, i'm sorry for being a pain in the ." I started,"Truth is, I'm not very good with people. Especially when they cry, cause they look