Prologue; 00

We were once a happy family. I had a loving father and mother. I'm an only child, but I never felt lonely.

Because my mother and father were always there for me. My one and only friend I had, my best friend, Sandara moved to the States.

Everyday I woke up with a smile on my face, because I knew another wonderful day had come. Life had never looked so perfect.

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But it all changed one day. My mother was diagnosed with cancer(sorry I just had to).. And soon after that she past away.                 I cried, cried and cried.. But then I though, at least shes not suffering anymore. Shes gone to a better place.

And that way, I slowly picked myself up.. But guess I was the only one, who got over my mothers death..

Soon, my father started drinking and gambling. Our life went downhill, and fast.                                                                                      He'd return home drunk, as always, and blame me for my mothers death. He'd physically abuse me. Hit me, kick me, pull my hair and whatnot. It was that way for about a year and a half. By then he had already started using drugs. I begged him to stop everything, everyday. And was it worth it? No. He'd laugh, and then start hitting me, and then I'd cry myself to sleep. So much to handle, for a 16 year old.                      

Soon after he had started using drugs, he.. also past away. I was left orphan. No relatives, no one.
I had only started high school. And decided to live alone.. But how? I had no money, nothing.

They told me it was best for me to be put to orphanage. I hated it. It just reminded me of not having parents.
Luckily I got a call, from my mothers best friend, a close aunty of mine.

She told me to come and live with her. She owns a mansion in Seoul, for high schoolers to live at.
No need to pay for rent, food or anything she told me. She'd take care of everything.

She was the only one left for me.

I soon packed my stuff, took a final look at my 'home', and took a step outside the house.
It was time for me to begin my new life.

Right there outside, leaning against the car, was standing my savior.
My only 'relative' in this world anymore, Aunty Kim.

I ran straight to her arms as she grab'd me into a big hug. I cried in her arms. She had the smell.. the same smell my mom had.
She reminded me so much of mom..

I sat in the car and we started going back to Seoul. Soon after taking off, I dozed off into a sleep.

''Jiyeon-ah.. Jiyeon honey wake up. We're here.'' I heard someone say as they shook me.

Slowly I opened my eyes to see aunty Kim. ''Oh, I'm sorry.''

She gave me a motherly smile. And I couldn't help but return it.
I stood there, outside her house.. mansion.. whatever. It was huge.

Outside was standing 12 people around my age.

I turned to aunty.

''They are also living there. Meet your house mates. Guys, introduce yourself.'' she said.

Slowly from left to right,'' Hi there, I'm Junsu!'' this one guy said with a high pitch voice.

''Hi..'' I said in almost a whisper.

He gave me a childish grin,'' And this is, Yunho, Changmin, Yoochun, Sunye, Yeeun, Riin, Jiyong, Stephanie, Dana, Sunday and Daesung. Oh and those two are Vicks and Boss. They're JaeJoong and Youngbae hyung's dogs. They apologized for not being here right now. They're kind of busy.'' he finished, and gave me an apologetic smile.

''Those two..'' I heard aunty Kim mumble.

I shook my head,'' It's okay really.. N-nice to meet you all.. Um.. Please take care of me.'' I said and gave a 90-degree bow.

Soon after we got more comfortable with everyone, I felt happy.. Which I though I might not feel anymore.
I guess.. Things are slowly getting back..

Mom..Dad.. I miss you.. I know you're watching me from high above. I will do my best in everything, and won't disappoint you.

Saranghae..