June 11, 20XX

I was inside my room and was busy reading a fictional book when I heard my mom shouting out calling my name. I got alerted that I stood up immediately, tossing my book on my bed and hurriedly made my way downstairs. I went straight to the kitchen and saw her cooking breakfast for us.

"Mom, you called me?" I asked as I stood beside her, taking a sip from her hot choco.

"Why aren't you taking your bath yet?" She asked as she raised an eyebrow at me.

"Are we going somewhere, mom?" I don't have any idea. She said nothing to me last night as far as I can remember.

"Are you aware of what date it is?" She asked me and I gave her a simple nod as an answer. "You'll be taking your entrance examination for the college school you wanted to attend to." She informed me and my jaw fell on the floor.

"That's today?!" I asked, raising my voice a little in shock. She flicked my forehead as she nodded. "Oh my god! Why didn't you inform me last night? You know that I'm forgetful." I demanded, stomping my foot as I crossed my arms in front of my chest and pouted.

"You don't have to be reminded by me everytime. Don't depend too much on me, sweety. It'll be hard for you in the future. You have to act mature and responsible now." She said without looking at me as she set the bacons on the plate.

I was about to answer back when my father interjected in our conversation. "Goodmorning, sweethearts!"

My mom and I glanced back at him.

"Goodmorning, hubby." My mom said and set the plate of bacons on the dining table. She gave dad a kiss on his cheeks and so my dad did the same to her.

"Goodmorning, dad." I greeted boringly as I flopped down on one of the chairs.

"What's with the gloomy face early in the morning, huh?" My dad asked me but I chose to ignore it as I took a loaf of bread and started digging in.

"Let her be. Go eat before the food get cold," my mom said.

Before taking a bath, I chose what I was going to wear today; a black v-neck mossimo shirt and a black jeans with silver buttons. I settled for simple clothes. I don't really care of what I'm wearing. Simple but decent, that's all right.

After done taking a bath, I started getting dressed. I tucked in my shirt because it's kinda long and I put a belt around my jeans. I wore my converse shoes and tied my hair in a ponytail, ready to go.

I went out of the house and saw my mom and dad waiting for me in the car. I took the liberty of getting in and my dad smiled at me from the rear view mirror.

"Are you excited, cupcake?" He asked.

"A bit." I said and sheepishly smiled at them. Actually, I'm really nervous. I'll be surrounded by strangers and I can't imagine myself fitting in. I'm not an outgoing kind of person. I rather stay home and read books than socializing.

When we arrived at the school, I wanted to run. I wanted to back out. Those memories came back and I feel such a claustrophobic, oxygen suddenly started leaving my lungs. I can't breathe. My body felt numb, knees shaking and I was sweating a lot.

"Are you alright?" My mom asked as she brought out a face towel to wipe my face. "You look pale." She added, concerned.

"I..I'm fine, mom." I stuttered, and managed to give her a frail smile.

"She's just excited," my dad said. "Goodluck on your exam. I know you'll do great." He gave me two thumbs up and a big smile. I hope so too, dad.

"Thanks." I gave him the sweetest smile I can for the moment.

My dad pushed me forward the entrance. "So get going, now."

I walked inside, heart pounding loudly in my chest. The nervousness that I was feeling made me forget about my parents and I looked back to see them not behind me. They were at the gate, waving at me. "Text us if you're done with your test. We'll just be at the mall."

"What?! No! I thought you guys are coming here with me!!" I shouted, totally oblivious in my surroundings. The longer I stood there, the stares of those people were sending chills snaking down my spine. I gave one last pleading look to my dad but he just turned around with mom as he balled his fist in air. "You can do it, Krystal!"

My mouth agape. How can they leave me alone? Before I can run out, it felt that my feet were glued on the floor. I can't move them.

Since they were nowhere in sight and probably already have gone to the mall, I finally decided to go alone.

When I entered the school, I just bowed down my head as I tigthly gripped on the straps of my backpack. Somehow I can still take a glimpse of the person walking past me from the corner of my eyes. The atmosphere of the school made me feel like I will never belong here. Emotions mixing up inside my chest and thoughts clouded my head. I hate the feeling because this was what I hate the most in myself, I do always care.

A/N:

How is it? This is only a one-shot. I made this because I have a sister that's anthrophobic and very antisocial.

None of the events here happened in her real life. I just made up all of these. I just got a little inspired making this one.

This is written in Krystal's point of view.

Hope you will like it. ;p

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