Junhyung’s POV

“Is something wrong?” Yoseob asked as he sat down beside me.

“Just thinking.” I said.

“You have been frowning a lot lately. What happened to your smile?” He poked my cheek, teasing me.

I smiled slightly and pretended to want to bite his finger.

“But seriously, what’s wrong?” He asked.

“Just… I don’t know.” I didn’t know how to tell him what I was thinking.

“Did something happen between you and Haneul?” He asked worriedly.

“No no. We’re good. It’s just me.” I said.

“Don’t tell me you’re thinking of break up!? Or you are having an affair!?” He yelled.

Everyone else in the dorm stopped and turn to stare at me.

“Yong Junhyung! Haneul is a good girl! Don’t you even think about it!” Hyunseung yelled.

“It’s not that! It’s not!” I defended myself.

“Then what?” Doojoon asked.

“You guys know I’m different right..” I said.

“And so?” He said.

“She doesn’t know.” I said softly.

“You mean you didn’t tell Haneul about it!?” Kikwang looked me with wide eyes.

“How!? How do I break it to her!?” Seriously!” I slapped the couch.

“Like how you did to us?” Hyunseung said.

“I didn’t break it to you guys like I thought I would. I was in so much pain that time I couldn’t hide it from you guys any longer. And, what if she doesn’t accept me? I’m pretty sure none of you here accepted me the moment you knew about it. It took you guys time too, right?” I said.

They all kept quiet and looked down.

“See, I am right.” I mumbled.

“But that isn’t the point. Come on, you guys have gone a long way. It’s not like you having a period would affect you in any way. You’re still a man. You’ll still be a father. And besides, you guys did it already, didn’t you?” Hyunseung smirked at me.

“Did?! Did what!?” I feigned ignorance.

“Come on Yong Junhyung. We all know. On New Year’s day, you were supposed to send her home and come back, but you came back only the morning next day. You were grinning like a fool. Don’t tell me you guys just cuddled and sleep. I wouldn’t trust any of that.” He said.

The other boys were making cat calls.

“Just.. Hee.. It just.. Happened.” I mumbled, biting my lower lip to suppress my overflowing happiness but I failed badly. I looked even happier instead.

“Just smile! Just smile WIDELY! It’s okay! We’re happy for you, seriously. We’ve never seen you so happy before. So, was she really that good? Better than other girls?” Dongwoon said.

“Don’t be rude! She’s not any other girls!” I snapped.

“Sorry, Hyung.” He pouted.

“Besides, I’ve never did it with anyone else.” I said softly.

“WHAT!?” They yelled in unison, causing me to almost fall off the sofa in shock.

“Is it very strange!?” I asked.

“Well, you had girlfriends, so we thought you….” They mumbled, looking at each other.

“I had girlfriends, but do you seriously they got together with me just because I am Junhyung and not Beast’s rapper?” I said.

“Well, that girl.. What’s her name? The really skinny one.. Erm… Hara or something. She seems serious.” Yoseob said.

“Don’t talk about her, please.” I mumbled.

“Sorry.” He apologized.

“It’s okay. Just that, it ended pretty horribly.” I said.

“Back to the main point please! How do I break it to her!?” I shouted, pulling my hair in frustration.

“Just find a really calm time and break it to her. If you guys are meant to be, nothing can tear you two apart.” Doojoon said.

“Be confident, okay?” He said, giving me a tight hug.

They joined in the group hug, suffocating me in the process.

“GAHHH!!! I’m DYING!!” I yelled.

“TIGHTER!!!” Doojoon yelled.

I coughed and choked, but inside, I felt really grateful for them.

“Okay let go let go! I have to go!” I grabbed someone, which happened to be Kikwang, and gave his hair a hard pull.

“AHHHHH!!! OUCHHHHHH!!!” He yelled, pushing everyone off.

“I have to go.” I said.

“Junhyung, it’s freaking 11.30PM.” Doojoon said.

“Exactly! That’s why I have to go!” I said, running into my room to grab my coat.

“Be home soon. No, don’t come home at all. Might as well move to her place to stay or maybe the bookstore.” Hyunseung said with full sarcasm.

“That’s a good idea!” I snapped my fingers into his face.

“BYE!!!” I ran out.

When I arrived at the bookstore, the lights were on, indicating that she was already there. I tried to push open the door but it was locked. I found the Duckie hung by its neck at the door knob.

“So cruel!” I said as I untie the Duckie.

“You must be cold outside.” I mumbled, rubbing it to warm it up.

I got a shock when I looked up because Haneul was staring at me with her arms crossed.

“Let me in!” I knocked onto the glass door.

She pointed at the clock. It was 12.30AM. I was late for 45 minutes.

“I’m sorry! Please!” I pouted, rubbing my palms together.

She turned her back and walked off.

“HANEUL AHH!!! HANEUL!!! IT’S COLD!!!” I begged.

She walked back again and opened the door.

“Thank you!” I smiled, trying to get in.

She pushed me backwards and snatched the Duckie from me before locking the door again.

“EH!? HANEUL AH!!” I begged.

She stuck out her tongue at me before going off.

I sighed in defeat and sat down on the step.

Haneul’s POV

I stole glances at Junhyung occasionally while I read just to make sure he wasn’t dead. It was cute seeing him pout in defeat. I actually didn’t really mind the fact he was late, not like he was ever early, but I understand. I just wanted to for the fun of it.

I looked at the clock. I have kept him out for half an hour already. He must be freezing outside. I got up and went to the door, but he wasn’t there anymore. I opened the door hurriedly and went out. I looked around, but I couldn’t find him.

Did he get angry and left? Did something cropped up suddenly that he had to leave? Even so, how could he just leave without telling me anything?

“Damn you, Yong Junhyung.” I mumbled, kicking the concrete wall.

I was about to turn my back to go back in when I saw a figure walking towards me.

“Eh? Haneul ah? Why are you outside?” Junhyung asked, carrying two bags in his hands.

“Where did you go!?” I yelled.

“I… I thought you would be hungry. So I went to buy food.” He said softly, showing me the two bags.

“I didn’t ask you to move away!” I yelled.

“Sorry.” He stuck out his lower lip.

He took out a cup of drink from one of the bags before handing them to me.

“Who said you could drink!?” I shouted.

“Oh, sorry.” He hurriedly put the drink back into the bag and sat down on the step.

Sometimes I wonder if he was naturally this cute or is he just playing along with me.

“Do I have to hold the door for you!?” I yelled.

He turned to look at me with that classic pitiful face.

“I can go in?” He asked.

“You can stay here for all I care!” I said, suppressing my smile.

“Ah no!” He hurriedly stood up.

“AH!” I turned back and saw him rubbing his forehead.

“What happened!?” I asked as I opened the glass door.

“Why didn’t you wait for me!?” He whined.

“How did I know you were so slow!” I laughed, examining the red bump on his forehead.

“Ouch~ Does it hurt a lot?” I asked, poking it lightly.

“Stop laughing!” He pouted.

“Okay, okay.” I hugged him.

“Let’s eat. I’m so hungry.” I said, pulling out a chair for him to seat.

“You wanted Jajangmyeon that day, right?” He said, mixing the noodles for me.

I nodded, staring at the noodles hungrily.

“What time was your last meal?” He asked.

“Huh?” I looked away, taken aback by his question.

He put the chopsticks down and stared at me.

“I had dinner!” I said.

“Really? When? Yesterday?” He said.

“I was busy.” I mumbled.

“Haneul ah! Just because I am not in school doesn’t mean you don’t eat anything at all okay! Your ambition isn’t wanting to be God or something, right?” He said.

“No~” I mumbled.

“Then don’t try behaving like one!” He said, putting the bowl of noodles in front of me.

“You don’t eat your meals on time too!” I said, shoving a spoonful of noodles into my mouth.

“At least I eat them and keep myself full!” He said.

“I eat them too!” I argued.

“Fine! Eat them once a year if it makes you happy!” He shouted.

He looked really angry as he ate.

“Yah~ Don’t be angry.” I said, shaking his arm.

“I’m really happy! Can’t you tell!?” He looked up at me, looking pissed obviously.

I took my food and headed outside.

“Where are you going!?” He shouted.

“Locking myself outside.” I said.

“For what!?” He frowned.

“You were late, and I got angry and locked you outside. Since I made you angry, I guess I should do the same?” I said.

A smile broke out on his face and he smacked his forehead.

“You win. I lose.” He said.

“So do I still have to go outside?” I asked.

“I would never lock you outside. I am not so evil, okay.” He said.

“Are you implying that I am evil?” I asked.

“I didn’t say that. Now, come back here and eat.” He said.

I sat really close to him and linked our arms together.

“How are we going to eat like this?” He asked.

“We have two hands!” I said.

“Okay, but my free arm happens to be my left arm.” He said, picking up his chopstick, struggling to hold it properly.

“Well, just too bad!” I said.

“Meanie~” He mumbled while still trying to struggle with his chopsticks.

“AHHH~” I said, putting a spoonful of noodles at his mouth.

I ended up feeding him throughout our meal. I even had to wipe his mouth because he said that his left hand couldn’t do it. What? Is his left hand handicapped?

“Don’t lie down after food. You’ll be fat.” I said.

He was lying on my lap, staring at the ceiling while I read.

“Darling, do you still remember our conversation that day?” He said.

“Which day?” I asked.

“The day you said you wouldn’t mind even if I am blue.” He said, putting his palm at my book to stop me from reading.

I slapped the book close with his palm still in it.

“OMOOOOO~” He whined.

“Hmph!” I pushed his hand away and put a bookmark in.

“I remember, why?” I asked.

He kept pouting at me while showing me his redden palm.

“Tsk~ You’re so annoying.” I said, giving me a kiss on his palm.

“It’s alive again!” He smiled, wiggling his fingers.

“So! What about that day!?” I asked in annoyance.

“Just wondering, what if I was really blue.” He said.

“You would look like Avatar.” I said.

“And you’ll still love me?” He asked.

“What’s with this insecurity out of a sudden?” I asked.

He hugged my waist and snuggled in his face into my stomach.

“Is something wrong?” I asked, rubbing his back.

He shook his head.

He has been behaving weirdly for the past few days. He always looked like he wanted to tell me something but couldn’t get it out. I didn’t want to pry further as I didn’t want to make him feel uncomfortable, but it was making me feel bad. Is he feeling unhappy because I have been spending a bit more time with my classmates than him? Or is something else bothering him?

“You know you can tell me anything.” I said.

“I mean it when I say I’ll love you no matter what. Blue, red, green, rainbow, whatever. Well, but maybe I would think twice if you told me you actually have s and a period.” I .

He froze and looked up at me.

“I was just kidding! I would love you no matter what, okay?” I said.

He sat up and looked away.

“Hey, I was just kidding. I wouldn’t think twice about our relationship. Unless you hurt me.” I said.

“I know.” He said softly.

“You don’t have s and a period, right? You’re a man.” I cupped his chest.

“Don’t do that!” He laughed.

Junhyung’s POV

“But what if I really do?” I asked.

“Huh?” She looked at me, shocked.

“Just kidding! How is it possible, right?” I laughed.

“True. It’s weird isn’t it? Menstruating guy? But I guess that fellow would be the only one who understands our pain.” She said.

“Well, I guess so.” I mumbled.

“And you don’t have s!” She said, poking my chest.

“Of course I don’t.” I said.

“But I really mean it when I say I’ll love you still.” She said with a slight pout.

“I got it.” I said, kissing her cheek.

Haneul ah, that fellow really exist. That fellow is me, your boyfriend, your Junhyung.