Donghyuck had never felt more nervous than he did at that very moment.

“What the hell is he doing here?” Can’t I be here? Class isn’t even on!

“Isn’t that…isn’t that the gay kid? What’s his name? Donghyuck?” Thank you for knowing who I am, I’m so flattered.

“I think so…what kind of business does he have in our class?” None with you, that’s for sure.

Swallowing the lump in his throat, Donghyuck slowly made his way to the desk of the person that he needed to interview. Mark Lee had changed his hair style to be the colour of night and styled in a way that made him look more mature than what he was. Breathing out slightly, he tapped the older’s shoulder and watched as the older moved from his position where his head was rested on his arms, probably sleeping on the desk. 

“ off.” He heard the older mumble, huffing in response as he watched the other sit up and rub at his eyes in an attempt to wake up. Heh…that’s actually kinda- “I swear to god, Jaemin, I really need sleep-“

“Not Jaemin,” He stated, sarcasm filling his words to the brim as he watched Mark continue to try and wake up. “And why the hell do you have those dark circles?” Take care of yourself before you pass out on the field. 

“Because I care about my science grades.” He heard Mark mumble as he stared at him with tired eyes. I can tutor you in science, I’m good at scien- “What do you need? English help?” Right, I’m here for an interview since we’re not even friends. We’re not even acquaintances in the school’s walls. 

“An interview, actually,” He answered, letting a smile grace his face as he stared down at Mark Lee.

“Future soccer captain has no business with you, gay kid! Quit dreaming ‘cause he’s straight and get the out of here!” 

Feeling his face muscles tense at the shout of the other, Donghyuck stubbornly kept his eyes on the male who he was currently talking to, trying to ignore the pang in his chest when Mark Lee moved in his seat uncomfortably. 

“If it’s not too much trouble,” He added on, seeing other kids make faces at him out of the corner of his eye.

“News team?” Nodding in response, Donghyuck watched as the older sighed and stood up from his chair, quickly walking out of the classroom as whispers of ‘where are they going?’, ‘are they something?’ and ‘but Mark’s straight…right?’ floated around in the air. “First one wasn’t enough, I’m guessing?” You have no idea. 

“Yeah, Renjun’s just super fussy,” He replied, following the other into a random hallway before he sat down in front of a random classroom, Mark Lee eyeing him in a questioning fashion before he did the same. Placing their backs against the wall, he took out his phone for the second recording.

“Why do you guys bother? You know the school isn’t going to receive it well.” He heard Mark say just as he was about to press the recording button. Why do we bother? Because everyone is immature and it seems like I only know a few decent people. 

“That’s why. People need to get their heads out of their asses and out of their mouths,” He answered, stating the obvious and t