It was a nice and calm night, I had a nice dream but I was awoken by my alarm. I sat up and looked at the blinding light that was peeking through a slit in between the drapes next to my bed. It was Saturday so I didn’t need to go to school but I needed to wake up for the cafe. I got dressed into some random outfit and headed down to the cafe. Once I made it there, Kwangmin and Youngmin were already starting to prepare the place. I opened the door and silence filled the warm air. Kwangmin left and went to get some item for the cafe. When I was just about to head upstairs to the locker room Youngmin asked,

“Have you eaten breakfast yet?”

“Aniya.” I said coldly because to be honest I wasn’t in the mood to talk to him.

“Oh, is that so. Just sit down and I will give you food and drink.” He said warmly. I stared at him in surprise.

“Are you Kwangmin or Youngmin?” I asked. He replied,

“Youngmin.” I scratched my head and sat down as he said. He made iced tea and waffles for me. He laid them in the table I was on and sat down opposite me. I took a bite and he shook his head in disapproval. I tilted my head to the side. “What’s wrong with people these days? You don’t act like this when you’re alone but when you’re with someone you act like you don’t know you have cream on your mouth.” I really didn’t know though. I took my sleeve and when I was about to wipe my mouth he caught my hand and said, “Now that was dirty.” He grabbed the back of my head and drew me closer to him but just our lips barely touched when I pushed him back and I slapped him. I shouted,

“YAH! What was that for?!”

“To wipe your mouth.” He answered. I saw a figure behind him moving closer to the hop and noticed it was Kwangmin. I instantly stood up and went to the locker room to get dressed.

“What was that?” I thought to myself. After I got dressed I went downstairs and turned the cafe sign from CLOSED to OPEN. Girls instantly walked in and pushed me to the floor.

“WHO ARE YOU TO KISS OUR YOUNGMIN THEN SLAP HIM?!” they asked furiously. Kwangmin walked up to me and asked,

“Is this true?”

“Aniya oppa.” Saying oppa made them even angrier. Youngmin came in front of me.

“We didn’t kiss but the slap was real. Don’t hurt her please.” He said and winked which made them walk away swooning, I’m going to be honest, I wanted to hurl. Kwangmin helped me up and believed that Youngmin and I didn’t make any contact. We continued our work, but I stayed away from the female costumers and served the male ones from our school. Minwoo, who debuted with Kwang and Young, made a visit.

“Minwoo!!!” I screamed and hugged him. We were really close when we were young and we still are now although he is really busy with his idol schedule unlike the Jo twins that always have extra time. He kindly decided to help around and he even wore his old uniform. More familiar faces appeared but they weren’t debuted people, they were my friends Heechul, Eunhyuk, Kevin and Kiseop. They ruffled my hair, lifted me up and threw me in the air till I jumped away and ran to the bin. There I let everything out, even my breakfast. The way I met them is strange but I’ll tell you anyway.

*HEECHUL FLASHBACK.*

It was a cold winter day, December 23 to be exact. I was 13, I came to school late, and I climbed 3 steps and already got caught by a teacher. “DaYun! You are late!” I never knew why Mrs. Chi always emphasized the last word she said in every sentence. I knew what would happen if I walked close to her so I ran away. I was just about to go up the stairs which was next to a long corridor with a corner. When I was half way past the corner and about to climb the 2 flights of stairs I was pulled back and I was worried that I was caught but I wasn’t. Instead I was put by the corner and put into warm arms and covered by a blazer of a male student. I was in shock and I wasn’t smart enough to push away. I was captivated by the warmth of the embrace. Mrs Chi ran past and asked,

“Where did she go?” and ran upstairs. The boy held my shoulders and pushed away still holding me.

“Are you okay?” He asked, I nodded. I looked up to be surprised by a half brown half black haired boy.

“Thank you.”

“What a gentleman’s for.” He said. “I’m Heechul.”

“I’m DaYun.” I replied. He queried,

“Are you the one Youngmin found in a box?”

“N-ne...” I answered embarrassed. He ruffled my hair and said,

“You’re adorable, no need to be embarrassed.” He smiled widely.

“I’m 13 you know not five.” I said puffing my cheeks. He laughed and ever since then we became good friends.

*END OF FLASH BACK*

So that’s my story with Heechul, how about another?

*EUNHYUK FLASHBACK*

Here was younger than when I met Heechul and Youngmin. I was 9, I came from another school. Busan Elementary, yes Busan.

Anyway, it was the day of chuseok. A traditional day in Korea where we celebrate harvest. I wore a traditional dress, long and wide, it was blue and white. We were at the park and I was being bullied by boys that were just a year older than me,

“Baby! That’s what you are! A baby! What are you going to do know eh? Call for your mommy? Remember you mom left you with us for the day!” I was about to cry until a boy at least an inch taller than me pushed him away. Dokhyun, the bully, fell on the ground with a bleeding mouth. The boy helped me up and asked,

“Are you safe?” I stayed silent and pointed behind him. Dokhyun stood up and tried to punch him but he was caught by his mother and told him to go inside his house just outside of the park and walked away.

“UMMA! UMMA! WAE?! WHY LEAVE ME?!” I said crying on the ground. The boy sat next to me and said,

“Your mom left you?” he put his hands on my face and wiped my tears. I pushed it away and answered,

“Ne, she brought me with her here to Busan then just left me.” He comforted me and said,

“I am Eunhyuk by the way.”

“DaYun.” I started getting sleepy and accidentally fell asleep on his lap.

So this is the story of how I met Eunhyuk. I never saw him again after that day. When I was 11 I was sent to Seoul, where I met Heechul, Kevin and Kiseop. I won’t explain how I met Kevin and Kiseop because it will take me longer to explain. I saw Eunhyuk again when I went to school again after I was found by Young min.

*END OF FLASHBACK*