[Yujin's POV]

I got home and I just sat down and thought. Today's events made quite an impact on me. First my teacher and my own supposed silliness, then AJ came and confused me again. But as I realized, he actually did make me forget about it and fell better. I don't know why, but... suddenly I had a weird feeling in my heart. I liked him more and more... why was I even running away from him? Suddenly everything felt different... maybe being diverse wasn't such an obstacle... maybe... maybe it could even be a good thing? I mean, why do they say opposites attract? Today I felt that other way of thinking can help... enrich our lives. Why had I been so stupid before? Different worlds can complete each other... they should, at least. Well, not if it's too different... but... maybe it wasn't as dramatical as I'd imagined it to be. Well, even if it was. I stopped caring about that. What had I been afraid of anyway? True, I was still anxious about it, but today AJ made me trust him. I'd been so silly before. What should I do now?

When I've realized this, I had a sudden urge to return to him and correct my mistakes, how I rejected him and avoided him. But I didn't even know where to find him. I also didn't have his phone number... the only person whose phone number I knew and who surely had AJ's number was Hoon, because he talked a lot to me and Inyoung thanks to Sookyung. But I couldn't ask him, could I? He'd been on the rooftop too, so he knew a bit about the situation. Although I didn't know what his opinion about it was, he would maybe tell Sookyung, and that would just be... a complication. So I just decided to do nothing.

The next day at school I was quite distracted and couldn't concentrate well. I wanted to see AJ and talk to him. But I didn't really know how to do that... how to start and what to say. When the classes have ended, I was trying to find him in the crowd. When I came a bit closer, he walked over on his own.

“Are you okay?” he simply said, referring to my bad mood from yesterday. I shyly nodded and was trying to think of what I should say. But before I could do anything, he took off as soon as he saw my nod. Was this because of my rejection? I frowned. Attempt failed. At this I won't ever talk to him.

I went home and did my homework first to concentrate on something else. I have soon finished it and had nothing to do again. I kept thinking about AJ and couldn't take it anymore. I took my phone and searched for a number. As I found it, I hastily sent a message:

Are you with Sookyung right now?

Soon I received Hoon's reply:

Hoon

17:18

No, I'm not... why?

Good, I can call him then, I though and dialed his number. I was a bit nervous about how he would react, but I felt a bit desperate.

“Hello?”

“Hi, Hoon...”

“Is something the matter?”

I hesitated, not sure how to continue. “I... I actually have a favor to ask you... But... you need to keep it a secret from Sookyung.” I heard a short pause, he was probably surprised and confused.

“...okay, I'll see what I can do. What is it?”

“I... can you give me AJ's phone number?” I somehow didn't like the silence on the other line.

“Is this about what I think it is about?”

“Well... I...”

“You know that Sookyung wouldn't-”

“Fine, I know it was a bad idea, I'm sorry I asked... but please don't tell Sookyung I called... bye,” I panicked, rethinking it, quickly backed out from my question and hung up, not leaving him a space to react. I felt so embarrassed now and for nothing... My cellphone suddenly beeped.

Hoon

17:32

Maybe you would prefer to talk to him in person... here's his address: xxx xxx 0330*

About Sookyung, she would not like it, but I do understand you. I won't tell her. Just talk it out :)

I was really surprised, I thought he would be on Sookyung's side. But he was AJ's friend too, after all. Right now I was really thankful to him! I didn't hesitate much and got on my way. I rushed, eager to find AJ and... I didn't really know what. But since yesterday I've had the feeling that I just needed to find him. I didn't think at all anymore.

I found the house according to the address. When I saw the house, I suddenly froze and it made me think again. What was I even doing? What was I going to say? Maybe I shouldn't have come... but I didn't want to leave. I wanted to see him. So I suppressed the scared and hesitant me and forced myself to press the ring button. I fought the urge to turn around and run away as I nervously waited in front of the door. Suddenly it opened, almost making me jump. There he stood, his eyes wide as he hadn't expected me at all. We both stood there, not knowing what to do. I figured out that I had to do something first because he was the one who had been rejected and, after all, I was the one who payed the visit. I couldn't find any words and my emotions were overflowing. With no idea what to say and sudden impulse, formed from my past frustration, I simply stepped closer and hugged him, burying my now crying face into his chest. He didn't move at all, but I swear if all I had in my line of sight hadn't been his shirt, I would have seen his eyes widen into the geometric shape with an area of r²π. After a while I felt his arms hug me back. I couldn't help but let out a quiet sob, which didn't escape him.

“Y-yah...” his arms hugged me tighter. “Yah, don't cry... Let's not stand here in the doorway,” he let go and led me inside into what I assumed was his room. I sat down on a chair he'd offered me. I realized how I looked and attempted to wipe my tears away. I noticed a wet stain on his shirt, caused by my tears.

“I'm sorry...” I said, not looking up at his eyes. He followed my gaze and shook his head. “It's fine, it's just water.”

“I don't mean that,” I realized he must think I was talking about the stain. “I mean... what I said before. I was not much considerate.” He sighed and sat down on his bed.

“Why did you come here?” he eyed me curiously.

“I... I don't know... I just... well.”

“Did you by any chance... change your opinion?” he got up again and came closer. I looked down and shyly nodded.

“Then... I'll ask once more... do you accept me now?” Then would mean I would be... in a relationship... the realization made me panic a bit again, but then I remembered how I'd felt before and tried to think straightly and be brave. I nodded again. I was suddenly pulled on my feet and embraced in a pair of strong arms. I blushed at first, but I stayed like that and returned the hug after a while.

[The next day]

I was deep in my thoughts during the whole way to school, the reason is obvious. Speaking, well, thinking of the devil, as I was passing through the school yard, I found out AJ had been waiting for me with a huge grin on his face. We silently went together towards the classroom, simply enjoying each other's presence. As we almost reached the entrance of the classroom, I suddenly stopped and stepped farther away from him. When he realized I was not beside him anymore, he turned around with a dumbfounded and disappointed look.

“Sookyung...” was the single one word I needed to say. He understood, but didn't like it much.

“Are you suggesting we are having a secret affair?” he laughed at it even though he would obviously prefer telling everyone. If it didn't involve him risking a heavy injury.

“Secret affair? I wouldn't really call it like that...” I got embarrassed at his choice of words. “But well, for now, we shouldn't tell anyone... I will try to think of a way to handle Sookyung...”

“You don't seem as a type to be good in thinking of such manipulative plans,” he joked. “But you're right. Although I already told Kiseop yesterday...”

“Huh? Already? Well... he seems to understand the situation, but will you talk to him about it later?”

“Sure. I'm sure he hasn't told anyone, he's clever enough. But I'll tell him to be careful.”

“Okay... umm, go in first, I'll-” I didn't want Sookyung to see us come together. AJ understood quickly, sighed and went in.

[Soohyun's POV]

At the lunch U-KISS and the girls all sat together. I couldn't help but keep glancing at Inyoung. She seemed less sad already, but there were still traces of sadness when she thought no one was looking. But I suppose I wasn't the only one to notice.

“Inyoung, you are still not over that guy? Stop thinking about him, he's probably a jerk!” Sookyung told her and started emitting a strong angry aura. I was frankly sometimes scared of her too. Thank God I wasn't the guy who rejected Inyoung. But of course I would never do that.

“Hey, for all the heartbroken people... I have a really good advice,” Eli said in a serious tone. “Come to Eli!” he smiled widely and spread his arms*.

What! I instantly got jealous even though I knew he was just joking. He received a really scary death glare from Sookyung and slowly put his arms down and rather focused his attention on his food. Serves him right...

“Why are you smirking?” Dongho asked me. Oops...

“Uh, nothing,” I said and copied Eli's way to act innocently.

[Yujin's POV]

Sookyung was indeed scary, I had to admit it... I glanced at AJ when she deflated Eli with a simple death glare just for a joke. He was trying to keep his cool, but I could see his uneasiness. What were we going to do? I mean, sure, she can't forbid us to date, but she's not going to like it... I get a feeling no matter what I say, she is not going to believe me that he's not like what she thinks he is. Should we ask Kiseop for help? He already argued with her about that once. Or maybe Hoon could help too, after all he should be the person who has the biggest influence on Sookyung. I unconsciously looked at him while thinking about this and he caught my stare, glanced at AJ, back at me, and smirked. He was probably curious what events he had contributed to by sending me AJ's address yesterday. I reddened and shrugged. AJ followed my glance and was utterly confused since he didn't know it was Hoon I had asked for a way to contact him yesterday. This staring conversation was indeed interesting, but I got a feeling it was pointless, so I shook my head and went on eating.

[Hoon's POV]

From the way Yujin reacted, it seemed like something had happened yesterday... and it didn't seem like it was another heart wrecking incident. I was curious, so I took out my phone and texted AJ.

Something good happened yesterday, huh? Do you even know who to thank? :P

I saw him looking at his phone, widening his eyes and soon I got a reply.

AJ

12:50

What is that supposed to mean? And what was it supposed to mean just now?

I smirked and replied.

You tell me what happened and I'll tell you. I'm curious as well!

He then confirmed and told me to meet him after school. So he did and told me what had happened. I was happy the two of them finally got together, but I understood why they hadn't told anyone.

“Maybe I could help,” I offered him.

“You... you would? I... I would be thankful. You know, I'm still surprised you are so supportive though.”

“You thought I would be on my girlfriend's side? Yah, you're my friend too... I know she has an incorrect opinion about you. I'll try to fix that, okay?” I was the only right person to do that. She should believe me, shouldn't she?