For the first time in 3 years, I woke up with a heavy heart. I wasn't bothered by my shrilling alarm clock today. The teddy bears sitting along my bedside couldn't lift my spirits. The ticking of seconds did not instil a sense of urgency to be punctual for school. My favourite breakfast consisting of hard-boiled eggs and butter sandwiches failed to cheer me up. I just wasn't in the mood for today, for everything coming to ruin my day. From the moment I woke up, I was in the state of burrowing my head into my pillow and never stepping out to face the world.

I knew why, but I refused to accept the reason behind these. I don't want to think about it.

Why would Wheein do that... I don't get it... Did I do anything wrong?

The confusion of yesterday's event dominated my mind. Even as I made my way to school, fully aware that I was already 15 minutes late, I continued strolling along with my slow pace. There's no big deal with being late; so what if the consequences were to call my parents and make me stay back for detention? It doesn't make things better, does it?

I could remember wheein's words whenever I went against rules. She had said, "As usual, my Hyejinnie loves being rebellious and fatal." the bright smile she would flash, her eyes shining lovingly... I love them.

But what happened yesterday?

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Although I wished I wouldn't, my eyes roamed the room to search for the familiar pair of eyes I’ve gotten used to. The same eyes I hoped to see, gazed into mine worriedly; but I heartlessly looked away, breaking the eye contact. Out of the corner of my eyes, I caught a glimpse of hurt tucke