"Have you heard that Jiyeon is trying to flirt with that Choi Siwon? You're his classmate in History and Science right?" Heechul began gossiping as soon as he sat beside Hyukjae during one of their break time hours. Hangeng was nonchalant with the news, having no interest with dating stuff going around the school.

However, Hyukjae wasn't having it. He was busy trying to study his handouts and reviewers for an upcoming quiz in Science class and he is annoyed that it's one of Donghae's ex-girlfriend. 

"Yeah he's my classmate there, and no I don't give a damn whoever that girl wants to flirt with. I would rather understand my lesson for Science than learn about my classmate's lovelife." He mutters through gritted teeth. It was really a bad timing for Heechul to start gossip at this moment. He really was not in the mood.

Eyebrows raising and eyes turning into slits, Heechul peered over Hyukjae's face and analyzed his friend's expression. 

"Are you pissed because Jiyeon is Donghae's ex?" He says with an evil grin. Hangeng merely shook his head at his lover who keeps trying to stir drama.

"I'm not! Okay hyung? I'm really stressed with academics." Hyukjae exasperatedly says as he stares at his hyung in the eye. "Please don't bother me right now."

Hangeng had to pull Heechul away before he continues ranting and saying stuff to Hyukjae. "I'm keeping Heechul away from now, sorry to bother you Hyuk."

Hyukjae looked up to Hangeng and began to wave his hands. "Oh Hangeng hyung it's okay, you guys stay here. I think it's better if I go to the library for now." He began to pack his stuff and shouted "bye!" towards them as he rushed towards the library.

"Be careful you clumsy ! Goodluck on your quiz!" Heechul shouted back. "Hwaiting!" Hangeng cheered. 

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"My class starts in 30 minutes... . I hope my professor comes late." Hyukjae whispers to himself as he looks for a vacant space to settle himself in the library. Everyone was quiet inside, there were students from different colleges and they all seem focused with what they are doing. 

He finds himself positioning in an area near the window, far from everyone. As he settles and places his notes and reviewers on the table, his eye caught someone from the left side busy with a pencil on his hand and eyebrows scrunched with concentration. It was Donghae. 

Hyukjae doesn't want to disturb him, so he tries to glance at Donghae subtly. He seems to be drafting plates as he has rulers, pencils, and other stuff on the table. He was alone, and from Hyukjae's vision, he can see him stucking out his tongue as he draws lines after lines. Hyukjae smiles at the sight, because he noticed Donghae's cute and adorable habit with his tongue when he focuses on what he does. 

The architecture student suddenly raised his head and began stretching his neck. He probably worked here for a while now, unlike Hyukjae who just got inside and hasn't even started. Yikes. 

Inwardly panicking, he began to scramble and force himself to retain all the information he needs for his quiz, from names to dates to events. He doesn't hate the subject but he dislikes the pressure he feels whenever he has to study and answer exam tests.