~ Next day ~

‘Here.’  Daehyun handed you a stack of papers and a bag.

‘You’re now officially a student in TS High and here is your uniform and books.

You’ll be in the same class as me.’

 

‘Ah, thanks Daehyun!’ You skipped happily into the girls’ toilet as Daehyun waited for you outside.

 

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‘I think this is a little too short.’ You grumbled and tugged onto your skirt lower as you walked out of the toilet.

Daehyun pushed himself off the wall and walked towards you, blushing a little.

*She’s so pretty.*

 

‘Don’t you think this is too short? I feel uncomfortable. How can other girls wear this?’

You continued to grumble as Daehyun just kept quiet,

pulling his face mask higher to cover part of his nose bridge, ignoring you.

 

‘And why are you wearing that ugly mask? You look perfectly handsome without it on.’

 

Daehyun glared at you and you knew that was the sign to shut up before he hits you.

You rolled your eyes behind him and glared at him while walking as if trying to burn a hole through his head.

 

As you walked into the class, all the students turned to you and whispered to each other.

You felt uncomfortable by their actions so you tried to walk closer to Daehyun

which earn more whispers and even pointing their fingers at you.

 

Why is she with that mute boy?

Why are they together? Is she a freak like him too?

She’s hot. I would want her in my pants. Heh.

We should stay away from her too.

Daehyun’s a freak. Now he’s brought another one into our class?

 

Your eyes widened as you heard these ugly remarks of the students.

As you walked pass a table of girls whispering.

You slammed your hand on the table and leaned down towards one of the girls and narrowed your eyes at her.

 

‘I can hear each and everything you say, my dear.’ You snarled at her.

 

She whipped her hair back and glared at you, challenging you.

 

‘Oh yeah? What did i just say?’ She smirked.

 

‘You said Daehyun was a freak and that he is mute.’

You whispered those words harshly at her afraid that Daehyun might hear it.

 

She looked back at you this time her face paled as

she saw your pupils narrowed like a cat’s and gleamed.

 

‘You... You.. What are you?’ She pushed you away as she stood up,

pointing a finger at you.

Now the whole class is staring at the scene in front of them.

 

‘I’m just not an average girl.’ You smirked before you are pulled away by Daehyun.

He glared at you then the table beside him and you understood immediately.

Seems like you will be seatmates with Daehyun.

 

Class went by slowly. You’re not easily accepted by majority of the class because

you’re Daehyun’s friend.

 

*What is wrong with the class? Why are they calling Daehyun a freak?*

And thinking of that, you realized that Daehyun didn’t talked at all for the whole morning.

 

Soon it was time for lunch.

The students race out from the class like a herd of buffalos.

You quietly followed Daehyun as he met up with his friends.

 

‘Oh wow, who’s this pretty lady?’ One of his friends in short black hair asked as he looked at you, smirking.

 

‘Just a... an acquaintance.’ Daehyun replied but his voice was muffled by the mask.

It was hard to listen to him clearly.

 

‘Then is she older than us?’ Another boy who looks younger than you looked at you

and smiled brightly, showing his dimples.

‘Do you like cherry tomatoes? Do you like pastas?!’

He asked as you swore his eyes sparkles at you hopefully.

 

 ‘What about dancing? Do you like dancing?’ another one shyly asked.

 

‘Umm...’ You blushed. Those boys are cute, you have to admit.

 

‘Aish boys. Can’t you see she’s still shy and new around us? Don’t scare her.’

The one with a really deep voice said as he smacked the other two at the back of their heads.

 

 ‘Nice to meet you, i’m Bang Yongguk.’

He smiled, showing his gummy smile. You smiled back at him too.

‘I’m ~~~~~~ .’

 

‘Nice to meet you ~~~~ -sshi!’ The boy in short black hair said and grabbed your hand.

‘My name is Kim HimChan.’ He smirked and kissed your hand lightly.

‘But you can call me oppa. Himchan-oppa.’ He smiled.

You pulled you hand back and blushed.

 

‘Yah hyung! Don’t be so greasy!’ The pink haired boy pushed Himchan away.

‘My name is Zelo! Z-E-L-O and i love cherry tomatoes.

This is Jongup-hyung and he likes dancing.’ The boy named Jongup smiled

at you bashfully and looked at the ground.

 

‘My name is Yoo Youngjae and if you have not realized, we’re in the same class.’ The boy in blonde introduced himself.

‘Ah, Youngjae-sshi, the class representative.’ You said and smiled.

 

‘What a sweet voice you have! Call me Himchan oppa! OPPA!!’ Himchan leaned in

closer to your face before having his face shoved away by Daehyun.

 

He sighed at his friends.

 

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You sat in between Zelo and Jongup while happily munching on your slice of pizza.

Himchan and Youngjae seems to be fighting over who gets the last piece of the pizza.

Daehyun pulled down his mask and ate silently.

 

You didn’t know why he wore that mask whenever he’s in school but you didn’t want to ask him.

 

Before lunch is over, you decided to roam around the school by yourself.

Youngjae insisted on following you but you assured him that you’ll be alright.

 

As you were making your way down the hall, you’re grabbed by two girls.

 

‘Yah you. Are you friends with Jung Daehyun?’ One whispered to you.

‘Do you have a problem with that?’ You questioned her back.

 

‘No. It’s just that i think you should stay away from him.’ She said.

‘Why? He’s a nice guy.’ You said as they exchange glances.

 

‘Do you not hear about him? It’s not safe around him.’ The girl said.

You looked at her in disbelief until the one piped up,

‘I’m sorry on her behalf of being so rude. I’m Hyeri and she’s Minjoo.’

The girl now known as Hyeri put out her hand as you shook it.

 

 ‘Well, tell me what’s wrong with Daehyun?’ You asked.

 

‘Ummm.. You know he is just weird.’ Minjoo said.

 

You rolled your eyes at her. ‘He’s not. He’s just... special.’

 

‘Everyone knows about this and i think you should too.

Don’t let his handsome face fool you. I bet he’s a nutcase on the inside.’ Minjoo continued.

 

‘Yeah, he constantly talks to himself and sometimes even screaming in the middle of the class

like something is hurting him. And there was once when he attacked another boy in the class.

He doesn’t talk much too.’ Hyeri shivered.

 

‘I saw everything. This is why we didn’t want to be around him.

He might hurt you, new girl.’

 

At that moment you knew why.

Spirits.

They’ve been bothering him. It drove him up the wall.

 

Because of that, he became quiet and distance himself from the world.

You had a feeling that he know about what those people think of him.

 

‘He won’t. He’s a nice guy. It is just that you all don’t understand him.

So, give him a chance will you?’

You said stubbornly and you walked away.

 

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Behind the wall, someone sighed and smiled.

*Thank you, ~~~~~ for standing up for me.*