There was a long awkward silence. “Hmm?” Zelo questioned as he looked at the group of you. “Ah, Zelo! This is for you!” you smiled brightly. “Summer break started so we brought your stuff over.” You forced the bag of books to him. “I-I see. Thanks.” He said as he rustled the bag. “That wound…What’s wrong?” you questioned as you saw the bruise and bloody lip. “Hmm? I only fell down. Lame huh?” Zelo closed his eyes and wiped his face with his other hand as he lied to you.  “Then what about a cool wound? Saving a puppy that’s about to be hit by a car or something?” one of the other girls suggested. “Ah, that’s cool!” the boy agreed with her. “No, no isn’t it cooler to save a child from a fire?” his other friend spoke out. “And then he’ll leave without telling his name!” you exclaimed seriously. “Pfft…all of those!” Zelo laughed loudly. Everyone looked at him. *Zelo? Hmm…as I thought. It’s better for him to laugh.* the group of you talked with Zelo for a bit then left. “Alright, see you at school again!” you exclaimed as you waved back at him. “Yeah, thanks!” Zelo shouted back. *Whenever you’re in trouble, I’ll go to save you…so always smile…okay?*

Zelo smiled as he watched all of you walk away. “Sorry for the wait Hyun Mi.” he said as he turned around to close the door. “It’s alright.” She replied back softly. All of you were already outside and talking again. “Hyun Mi goes to the same school as us, but she rarely comes.” A girl mentioned. “Ah, I heard that her parents got divorced or something. So it’s really tough for her.” Another girl spoke out. “I once heard that her old man was an alcoholic, so he got into troubles with the police.” One of the boys told you. One of your girlfriends turned around. “Sorry Cho Hee, about Zelo…” she mumbled. “Come on, I already knew from before that she’s his girlfriend anyway. I’m not bothered by it.” As you were saying the last sentence with a fake smile, you could feel tears swell up in your eyes. “T-Then I’m going this way. Bye!” you shouted as you dashed off. *If I run fast, these tears will dry right away right?* you arrived home and after eating and doing god kno