The school counselor's office wasn't the most comfortable room in the whole building. Paper sheets were scattered around the room's floor, winter coats were hanging all around the couch and chairs, and let's not forget to mention that the room wasn't as big as a homeroom. But above all, the counselor is the most trusted man in the whole school. Anyone who needs someone to hear them out, the school's counselor is the first person they would go to. He would always be there to help them with any problems. Wether it's school, home or even their social and family life's, he would help them along the way. The important thing is, he never does it because it's his job. He doesn't really care much about the money, he does this for the students benefits. Their life's are very important for him.     That is why he's the only person Alex trust. Above all the hundreds of people who attends the school, Mr. Park is the most trustworthy for her. He has helped her ever since elementary school, and now that he is working in this school, he won't stop helping her.    As she sat down in the chair in front of his desk, she began to frown. "When are you planning to clean this dump?"   Mr. Park sighed and answered, "I haven't had time. I have a life you know."   Alex rolled her eyes and slumped down in the chair as she continued hearing him speak. "As I was saying, your grades have amazingly improved this semester. And I am very proud of this and most importantly, none of the teachers had come to me arguing about your work. Mr. Kang told me about your efforts in being the captain of the soccer team. He said it has helped you with your credits and your behavior. Although, about your behavior, I can see it has only worked with teachers." He looked at her with a raised brow.  "I'm guessing that you still aren't planning on trusting any of your classmates. Am I right?"   "Surprise, surprise..." She said in a sarcastic tone.   Mr. Park rolled his eyes and continued, "Changing the subject, how are things at home?"   She took a deep breath as those words came out of his mouth. Home? What is home? Ever since she was eight, she forgot what that was. It has never been easy for her. Life was never the same. People began to back away from her, drowning her in her own sorrow. She has always lived in Korea, but for her, this country was never her home. Not that she would know. If you ask her to define 'home', she wouldn't know what to answer. And whenever people asks her about her family, she just stands in silence or avoid any contact with the person.     As she grew up, she met Mina and Gaein. Out of all the people who ignored her, they were both there for her. But even so, for Alex, they were never trustworthy. She could easily sense that once they find out about her deepest secret, they would end up making her the most hated and bullied one. It's one of the reasons why Alex is who she is... The cold mysterious girl who barely speaks, but demands respect.   Mr. Park looked at her, just imagining what her train of thoughts might be, considering that she stood silent for a long while after he asked the question.   "Is everything okay?" He worriedly asked her.   Alex slightly jumped when she heard his voice. She looked up shrugged her shoulders.   He took that moment to analyze her weary look. He hesitantly shook his head and said, "I don't believe you. There's something that you're not telling me. Spill! I want to know."    Alex scoffed, "You know everything about me. What is there to spill?"   Mr. Park rested his elbow on his desk as he rubbed his temple. "Alex..."   "Look, believe me. Everything is controlled for now."   "You're not convincing me, Alex." He argued.   Alex sighed, loudly for his taste, and crossed her arms by her chest while resting her back in the chair. With a roll of eyes, Mr. Park gave up for the moment. "Fine, I'll let it pass for today. Meet me here tomorrow at the same time, okay?"   Alex lowly growled and began to stand up. She grabbed her backpack and turned towards the door.   "Alex, don't you dare keep a secret from me. I want to help. Okay?" Mr. Park told her before she left the room.                   Baekhyun wandered through the school's hallways as he tried to find his new friend Xiumin. He's been ten minutes walking around just trying to find him, and yet there's no sight of him. He tried the school gym, the school's drama department and their dance room. Where the hell is he?   As began to walk up the stairs, he lowered his head to count each step, unaware of who was walking down the stairs. The moment he was about to look up, he stumbled with someone, both falling on the floor.  Baekhyun winced in pain as the person which he was squashing groaned. Baekhyun met the person's eyes and gasped. "Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!"   He immediately stood up and helped the person stand without eyeing the person's figure. "I'm so sorry. I wasn't looking and I'm, I'm-" He got cut off once he finally noticed who the person officially was. His eyes widened and his nerves began to increase. He lowered his head in apology and said in a whisper, "I'm terribly sorry, Alex."    Alex growned as she cleaned off dirt out of her school's shirt and then looked at him. Baekhyun could easily sense anger in her. Afraid of what might happen, he stepped aside for her to continue her pace, without even meeting her eyes. Baekhyun heard her sigh as she began to walk away. He finally let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding and placed a hand on his chest, controlling his nerves.  I'm so dead. Damn it Baekhyun! Why couldn't you just walk like a normal person?   He felt a tug on his shoulder and he jumped surprised. He quickly turned around and his eyes widened by who it was.   "Is this yours?" Alex asked in a not caring tone and extended her hand with a cellphone on her palm.   She... she speaks?  Baekhyun slowly nodded and carefully took the phone. "T-Thanks..." He nervously whispered. He watched how Alex turned around after he took the phone and left without any glance back. He took a deep breath and continued walking, still surprised by what just happened. "She actually talks?" He mumbled to himself.            As he reached the dance room, he found his friends already inside. Another tug on his shoulder made him jump. His eyes widened as he slowly turned around. He sighed in relief once he saw that it was just Xiumin.   "Are you okay?" Xiumin asked him in concern.   Baekhyun nodded, "Yeah.  You just startled me."   "Oh, I'm sorry."   Baekhyun shook his head, "Don't worry."   They both walked over to the rest and waited for their choreographer to arrive. Once he did, they immediately began to practice. Of course, Xiumin was lost since he wasn't in Korea when they started to practice the dance routine. But with the help of his new friends, he was able to amaze their choreographer. As the song finished, Baekhyun sat down for a small break by the window. Xiumin followed him behind. He looked out the window and noticed the two 'circus freaks' (as Chanyeol quoted) walking around the school's patio. In front of  those girls, Alex was found walking and completely spaced out as she watched the clouds. Xiumin furrowed his eyebrows and shook his head. "I'm still in shock. I can't believe that Alex is a girl."    Baekhyun kept gazing at their way as he answered, "It is a shock. When I first started here, I did the same. I thought Alex was a boy too. And boy was I wrong."   "I don't get it. She's a girl, so why is she the most feared person in school?"   Baekhyun turned his gaze from the window towards Xiumin. He took amoment before answering.  "To be honest, I don't really know. All I've ever heard are rumors. Like for example, one of them is that she comes from the mafia, or that she was transferred here after being kicked out of her country. The most recent rumor was that she beat a kid and left him behind a dumpster. I don't really believe those rumors. I mean... who am I to judge, I don't know Alex's story. The only thing I know is that she lost her mother when she was a child."    Xiumin looked back out the window, watching how Alex and her two circus freaks disappeared from the sight. He turned back to Baekhyun and said, "I don't know. I mean... I don't see a reason