“No. Try again.” Another shot was given. She tried to control her strength yet she failed.

“Wrong.” Sound of earth cracking from the ground could be heard and the ground was shaking like it always did when the latter summoned his power. Bomi was showered with sweat, the weather is hot and the sun is shining brightly on the sky. Ah, it would be great if she could spent her time at the beach during this kind of weather. But reality hit herself faster — no beach, just the arena and the extra-training sessions. Sighs.

“Can we take a break for now?”

“No.”

“Are you kidding me? I’m going to be dead for sure if I don’t stop for a while.”

“Well, you’re still breathing. You still look fine for me, to be honest.” The latter’s reply made Bomi to throw him a sharp glare. Urgh, she didn’t like this side of him. He’s such a perfectionist. If he didn’t get the result that he wanted then he won’t stop trying.

“You’re killing me slowly, you know.” She muttered under her breath, slowly straighten up her body so she could make another attack again.

“Oh yeah?” He raised an eyebrow while bringing his opened palm to the ground. Bomi got his sign quite quick so she managed to dodge another attack from him. Sound of stones cracking out loud could be heard throughout the arena. Bomi grunted as she fell on her knees, her breathing becomes faster than before.

“I’m going to freaking kill you if anything happens to me, Do Kyungsoo.” She whispered to herself as she lied her back on the sandy ground of arena. A relieved sigh escaped her lips as she took a glance of the beautiful blue sky. The sun is shining brightly, well it’s summer indeed.

Bomi closed her eyes for a while after hearing faint footsteps approaching from behind. And then when she opened her eyes again, she found her mentor taking a seat on her right side. She smiled as she watched the guy pulled his knees towards his chest, smiling while gazing to the blue sky just like her did just now. Bomi probably acknowledged that he’s just as tired as her even though he tried to hid it.

“Ah, it would be nice if I can pay a visit to the beach. The sea would look very beautiful in this kind of weather.” She said out loud, cringing a little bit when small blow of wind hit her face. She could hear Kyungsoo’s small chuckles alongside of her. Truthfully, she never expected that both of them would end up sitting together like side by side. It’s quite surreal because — hey, they didn’t know each other much well. But Bomi could make a conclusion that Do Kyungsoo was not bad as she thought. He could be warm too sometimes. Maybe Chorong was right, Kyungsoo is a nice guy. It’s just that he didn’t show it often.

Spending the whole week with him during extra-training sessions made her to know about him quite abit. It’s fascinating of course, because she loves to learn about people. New people to be exact. And Kyungsoo is not an exception. Bomi learnt that Kyungsoo only acted cold to someone that he didn’t know — or more like strangers to him. He didn’t tell her why but she knew that it might be because he didn’t actually know how to approach people well. But still, he’s nice.

After few times doing extra-training sessions with him, they could finally talked to each other comfortably like how friends supposed to do. She didn’t know whether he acknowledged her as one of his friends but she did. He’s a friend to her now. And she hopes that they could still be friends even after the summer holiday ended. This week will be the last week of their extra-training sessions and Bomi still had two weeks of holiday remaining to be spent at home. Yay, finally. It’s still bad though because she couldn’t meet Doojoon since he already went back at the end of the last week.

“Do you like beach that much?” Kyungsoo’s sudden question made her to look up. The guy looks so fine in his dark-green coloured shirt and his jeans — he seems so loyal to the Hawk. He probably know that Bomi talked alot about the beach during this summer (only that it's too bad for her as she can't go because of her training session).

“I love beach. I love the sea. I love the white sand. I love everything about it.” Bomi talked happily about her thought. She closed her eyes again, imagining a beautiful sight of summer sea where she could find the sea gulls flying above her head and light waves chasing her over the bank. It feels so lovely by only imagining it. Sighs, too bad that she’s stuck with the extra-training sessions.

“We can go you know. Well, if you really want.” Kyungsoo said out of sudden, making Bomi to rise up. She threw him a ‘are-you-serious’ look and it doesn’t take a long time for Kyungsoo to nod lightly. Bomi blinked as she stare Kyungsoo in his eyes. The guy didn’t seem like he’s joking but he didn’t seem like being serious too. It’s impossible. They can’t just skip the extra-training session just only to go to the sea. The professors would probably against it.

“Wait — are you serious?” Bomi asked him again for confirmation. Kyungsoo nodded again but it still doesn’t help her to believe. “You’re joking right?”

Kyungsoo turned to her with a serious expression was plastered on his face. Gulps, okay he’s totally right. He’s being serious. She probably know that it won’t be good to mess with Kyungsoo when he’s being serious. Even during their training, even though Bomi could be as playful as she wants but around Kyungsoo she hid that side of her.

“But.. Is that even possible?” She asked again. Kyungsoo clasped his lips before saying, “I’m not sure too. But it won’t hurt to give a try right? I’ll ask for Professor Lee’s permission so that we could continue our extra-training session at the nearest beach.” Bomi couldn’t help but felt delighted. She didn’t know that Kyungsoo would consider her wish. Yay, finally she could experience the real summer this year.

“Okay.” She flashed her smile to him.

The next morning, Bomi went to the usual arena that she and Kyungsoo often used for their extra-training session. She felt very excited for today’s extra-training session after having the conversation about beach with Kyungsoo yesterday. But weirdly, she couldn’t find Kyungsoo there. It’s super weird because Kyungsoo would be the one who arrived first (since she’s always be the one who come late). And Bomi decided to wait for him at the corner.

After few minutes of waiting, she finally heard the sound of faint footsteps approaching the entrance of the arena. A smile lighten up on her face when she turned to the entrance but then — suddenly her smile disappeared. The one who just entered the arena was not her mentor, but anyone else’s mentor.

“Waiting for Kyungsoo?” The guy who’s wearing a bright red coloured summer t-shirt said as soon as he approached her. Red coloured attire, which means that he’s one of Phoenix. Bomi snorted, yet she still nodded lightly. “Yes, I am.” Her answer made the guy earlier flash his puppy-like smile. “You have a thing for Kyungsoo don’t you?” He teased, making her to grit her teeth. God, I swear if he’s not a year older than me he would end up being beaten off.

Bomi confidently shook off her head, totally denying what the latter in front of her just said. “No. I respect him as my mentor.” Bomi didn’t know why she’s saying that but it’s true. She did respect Kyungsoo as her mentor. He helped a lot in improving herself during the extra-training session.

“Aw, that’s bad. That guy needs someone to cheer his life. Someone much more like, you.” Bomi gulped on her own saliva. Somehow the latter’s words made her stomach become uneasy. Ugh, she really want to get rid of the guy like freaking right now because Bomi knew that he won’t shut his mouth up. Yeah, even though that he’s actually nice.

“Urgh, seriously. Stop teasing, Baekhyun-sunbaenim.” She totally lost it. A wicked chuckle escaped from the guy’s lips. “Eh, perhaps did you get fluttered?” Bomi trying hard to endure herself from punching her senior right now. God, how she wished that they were born in the same year so that she could kick him off when she wanted.

“Go away, sunbaenim. I’m having a session today. Don’t you have yours too?” She finally managed to change the topic, hoping that Baekhyun would accept it well. “I do. With you.” He said while pointing his index finger towards her. Bomi blinked twice before responding, “Why the heck that we’re having an extra —”

“Hush!” Baekhyun cut off. “Whoa, calm down kiddo. It’s not that you’re going to see me everyday. It’s only for today. So I’m going to assist both Taehyung and you. So please cooperate with me well.” Baekhyun’s explanation still didn’t make Bomi felt satisfied. She need to know why Kyungsoo didn’t attend their session for today. Ugh, she did thought that something nice would happen to her today. Beach, beach beach and beach.

“But still, why?” She crossed her arms over her chest, looking up to Baekhyun who’s scratching his unitchy head. “Uhh..”

“Is it because he’s tired of mentoring me?”

“No!” Baekhyun snapped out. “It’s not like that at all. Don’t even think like that because he would never gave up easily like that.” Baekhyun pointed out. Bomi blinked in confusion. Somehow, it feels like Baekhyun and Kyungsoo are quite close too each other.

“Then?”

“He’s up for something. I don’t know what it is but he told me that it would be a help for you to improve. It’s just that he needs the permission from the professors and also the principal.” Baekhyun finally spilled out the whole thing which also enough for Bomi to understand. She was shocked of course because, Bomi could never expect that someone would be so ambitious in helping her to improve. Do Kyungsoo is an exception indeed.

“If my explanation is already enough to answer your curiousity, so shall we proceed with our session? Taehyung is waiting for us.” Baekhyun turned his heels towards the exit with Bomi following up behind him. Bomi walked quite slow though because she’s having too many things in her mind while Baekhyun kept leading the way to the other arena while humming to some summer song. He’s still so cheerful even during training sessions.

“It’s weird.” Bomi suddenly spoke out, causing the older to stop humming for a while. “What is it?” Bomi let out an awkward chuckle as she played with her hair. “I never knew that you and Kyungsoo are close. You seems to know him a lot.”

Baekhyun drew a smile as he turned back. “Really? We’ve known each other for quite long — well, he’s the third person between me and Chanyeol. He’s a very good friend even though he’s younger than me.” Baekhyun continued to walk again. Hearing Baekhyun talking about Kyungsoo made her felt quite envious — because she really wants to know the other things about Kyungsoo. During their sessions, she could just ask what she wanted but unfortunately, she didn’t have any courage to do so. To her, Kyungsoo is still someone who’s too distant from her even though both of them finally managed to train comfortably, together. It’s still so awkward between two of them.

“You know Bomi, Kyungsoo is not a hard person to be approached. It’s just that you should know the right way how to approach him. He’s nice, you know. Try to learn more about him and I believe that you’ll be amazed.” Baekhyun’s words gave her hope — maybe someday she could brush away the awkwardness between her and Kyungsoo. It’s quite selfish for her to say so but she did wish to keep him as her mentor quite longer.

“You guys are late!” Taehyung whined as both of them stepped into the arena. Baekhyun shoved the youngest one into a hug, probably a way how to say sorry. This is why Bomi respected Baekhyun alot because he knows how to treat his juniors well. Maybe someday she should learn that from him too. And by the way, seems like she’s going to train with the Light boys today. It does feel nice abit though, at least she could have a rest from breaking stones and earth today.

“So let’s start our session! Taehyung, draw some light crystals from your hands. And Bomi, they are yours. Break them into ashes.” Baekhyun instructed with a serious expression on his face which quite makes Bomi felt surprised. Seems like Byun Baekhyun knows too how to be serious.

“Ready, noona?” Taehyung asked as he’s getting ready in his position, hands were put up on his chest’s level. Bomi cracked a smile while nodding, putting herself in a proper position to attack — just as Kyungsoo taught her. Thinking about that again makes Bomi want to end today’s session faster because she couldn’t wait to meet Kyungsoo for tomorrow’s session. That guy, sure has a lot of surprises.

Night came too fast. Bomi quietly sneaked onto her bed where she already got her pillows and her pink-coloured blanket on it. She placed herself on the mattress carefully, shivered abit as the night felt quite cold. Hm, summer night could be colder than the other nights. A creak sound was produced when she finally lying on the bed. Bomi was nervous of course, it’s her first time after so long sleeping on the floor in order to avoid the bed from being broken up. “Control it.” She whispered to herself as she inhaled a huge amount of oxygen, trying to calm herself and control her heart beat as well. “Believe in yourself and you can do it.” Kyungsoo’s voice echoed in her mind, making her feel at ease. She moved slowly, pulling the blanket to cover up her whole body, and lying back again with her head above the pillow. Bomi closed her eyes tight, getting ready for any possibilty that would happen in 10 seconds. She counted in her mind, “One, two three, four...” Yet nothing happened. She nervously gulped on her own saliva as she continued, “five, six, seven, eight, nine.....” God, she barely could breathe. Nothing happened and she proceed, “Ten.”

Bomi bit her lips, hands trembling. It’s already quite long since she finished counting and she’s still on her bed. Slowly, she opened her eyes — almost felt like crying because she found herself still lying on the bed and it doesn’t even broke or being damaged, oh god is this even real? Bomi wanted to cry but she’s too happy to do so. Finally after for years, she finally can sleep like how the others did. God, she swore that it’s the most valueable moment to her. For once, she could finally got over of her flaw.

“Tak tak!” Sounds of the window being knocked almost surprised her. Her eyes went wide when she saw a grey-coloured hawk flying still with a rolled letter in its beak. ‘Letter? From whom?’ Bomi’s mind whispers. She got off from the bed carefully again and quickly opened the window, allowing the hawk to come in. It safely landed on Eunji’s studying table, which makes Bomi felt quite anxious because Eunji might kill her if the hawk suddenly pooped. Luckily, it didn’t.

The hawk blinked its eyes, probably maybe a sign for Bomi to take the letter from its beak. But before doing so, Bomi took a glance of the green-coloured choker around the bird’s neck. And she could already guess it — the letter is probably from someone who’s in the Hawk. She didn’t think of anyone else, except; Do Kyungsoo.

Bomi walked closer to the feathery animal without any doubt, carefully taking off the letter from the bird’s beak. Bomi could find her name written on the roll of paper, a very neat hand-writing. She opened it and finally read it.

To Yoon Bomi,

I’m sorry that I couldn’t attend our extra-training session earlier, and I think Baekhyun already explained the reason right? (because I know that he wouldn’t shut his mouth up). Anyway, for tomorrow’s session I want you dress up in the — beach attire, I guess? We’re going to the beach tomorrow and have our extra-training session there since Professor Lee already gave out his permission. I have to do this in order to help you to improve more, and I hope that it’ll help. Just trust in me, I’ll help you as long as I can. Sorry again for infroming you quite late — have a nice sleep and goodnight, Yoon Bomi.

Truely,

Do Kyungsoo.

Bomi didn’t know how to react — should she scream or should she jump in joy right now? Sure, she did. She couldn’t describe how happy she felt when she read the letter from Kyungsoo. It feels like a miracle — that Kyungsoo just granted her wish. The only thing that would enlighten up her summer; Beach.
And this thing made Bomi to believe in Kyungsoo even more. Once again, she couldn’t help but felt grateful for having Kyungsoo as her mentor. This year’s summer would be the most unentertaining summer that she ever had but it turns out to be good because of — Do Kyungsoo.

“You look nice in that outfit.” The compliment escaped from Kyungsoo lips as Bomi walked in to the arena. Bomi drew a shy smile, feeling quite fluttered abit upon his sudden compliment. She would never thought that her current outfit right now would deserve a compliment from the latter — well, since she’s only wearing a bright yellow summer tee and a denim shorts with sandals. It makes her feel so carefree. “So do you.” She replied as she took a glance of him. Kyungsoo is wearing a blue checkered shirt above his white tee, along with a black jeans. He looks nice, Bomi thought. For some reason, it makes her felt even more comfortable since they’re not in their training outfit. Finally Bomi could see Kyungsoo wearing other thing aside from his dark-green coloured shirt.

“So? When are we going?” Bomi chirped happily as she walked closer, her eyes quietly examined Kyungsoo who’s still standing straight, hands in his pocket jeans (which also a sight that managed to make her flushed a red tint on her cheeks out of the blue), looking as if he’s waiting for something. Since both of them were quiet, Bomi decided to drew him into a conversation, because she would feel very awkward if they don’t even talk right now.

“Something happened to me, last night.” Bomi started off, causing the latter to avert his eyes towards her. Once again, Bomi’s heart suddenly squealed when the big rounded eyes met hers — God, what the hell is happening?

“Something?” His thick brows were raised a bit, making him looks so cute — the thing that Bomi didn’t want to admit but she couldn’t help it. Bomi lightly nodded as she tore her eyes from him and looked to the sandy ground instead. It would be safer this way.

“Not a big thing, but.. I finally slept on my bed last night. No damages occured. It feels nice, though.”

A pregnant silent occured after Bomi said her words. Ugh, she started to feel embarrassed. Maybe she shouldn’t tell him about that because it’s totally nothing to brag about. Even though it have a great meaning to her, but to him — it could be nothing to be proud of. Maybe —

“That’s a good news. You’re really improving! Keep doing that, okay?” Kyungsoo suddenly said, a smile was plastered on his lips and his right hand was raised, showing her a ‘thumbs up’ sign. Bomi didn’t expect that he would even respond over her words earlier, and she felt glad. She’s glad that at least someone would appreciate the small improvement in herself. Who would expect that the person is Do Kyungsoo?

“Ohayou, minnasan (good morning)!” A high pitched voice of a male greeted them, and Bomi felt quite annoyed abit of course. “What a bad timing, Byun Baekhyun.” Her heart exclaimed. She drew an annoyed smile as she averted her gaze towards the elder who’s approaching both of them with a basket in his hand. Talking about that, Bomi could sense a good smell (probably food) as Baekhyun came closer.

“Good morning, Baek-hyung.” Kyungsoo greeted the elder guy. “Ohayou gozaimasu!” Baekhyun replied, causing the younger guy to shook off his head. “What’s up with you? Isn’t that Japan language?” The younger couldn’t help, but felt annoyed a bit. Maybe he should throw an Earth attack on Baekhyun so that he won’t be that annoying next time.

“Hai! You’re right Kyungsoo-kun. I need to prepare myself for the next Herbal and Medicine Quiz that would be held in Japan. You know, I’m Paradaisia’s pride when it comes to that.” Bomi cringed when she heard the ‘Herbal and Medicine’ phrase — no one would ever believe that Baekhyun is the most excellent student in that subject.

Baekhyun handed the basket to Kyungsoo before he went to Bomi. Bomi just watched as Kyungsoo started to examine the contents in the basket, and for some reason her stomach started to growl silently. Crap, she just remembered that she didn’t have her breakfast yet.

“Aw, look at my junior. Going for a date, eh?” Baekhyun playfully teased, flashing his rectangular smile towards the younger girl. Bomi threw him a death glare, “Stop it, Baekhyun-sunbaenim. You’re annoying even in the morning.” Baekhyun chuckled lightly as he heard the girl’s words. Yes, he’s indeed annoying sometimes but people just couldn’t resist him. He’s just as bright as his power.

“I don’t know what Kyungsoo’s having in his mind, but it seems like his idea about bringing you to the beach is such a brilliant idea, after all. Ah, maybe I should bring Taehyung there too, since it’s summer.”

“Yeah, right.” Bomi shortly replied, she didn’t pay too much attention towards Baekhyun since her focus is more on Kyungsoo. The guy seems too absorbed in checking the content of the basket. Bomi wonder what’s in the basket though. Is it really food?

“Hyung, are you sure that you didn’t steal anything?” Kyungsoo suddenly said, closing the basket. Now Bomi is 100% sure that the basket really contains food which is also Bomi’s favourite — oh come on, she could never resist it.

“I am 200% sure that I didn’t. Plus, I’m already full. Mrs. Nam already fed me with tons of her delicious almond cookies before she handed me your precious treasure there.” He pointed at the basket in Kyungsoo’s hand. “Thank you hyung, for the help by the way.”

“Nah, I would do anything for my lovely little friend here.” Baekhyun said, ruffling the younger’s hair, causing him to feel irritated as always. Kyungsoo reached for his bagpack at the corner of the arena, he looks so pumped up which makes Bomi felt slightly happy — or maybe too happy.

“Jongin?” Bomi raised her brows towards the guy who they bumped to after they walked out from the gate of Paradaisia. The dark and taller male quickly approached them, with a manly grin on his face. Kim Jongin, one of her favourite juniors in Phoenix.

“Good morning, noona!” He excitedly greeted her, just like he always did. This is why Bomi likes the juniors who’s attitude is like Jongin — quite bratty, but nice. Anyway, there’s something that makes Bomi felt curious which is — Oh, Jongin just gave a quick hug to Kyungsoo and Kyungsoo seems so happy receiving it. Er, are they— oh cut off that crap, Yoon Bomi. For Merlin’s sake, they’re not gays.

“Glad to see you after a long time, hyung. You’ve been so busy lately, mom kept asking about when you’ll come and pay her a visit. She misses you alot.” Bomi heard Jongin saying those words to Kyungsoo. Even though she’s quite close to Jongin but she didn’t have any idea about the relationship between Kyungsoo and Jongin. Relatives, maybe?

A little chit chat between Kyungsoo and Jongin stole quite of their time, but Bomi didn’t even mind. Later then Bomi found out that Kyungsoo just asked for Jongin’s help to teleport them to the place that Bomi also didn’t knew. She only could think of a beach. Which beach? She didn’t know.

“We’re here!” Jongin shouted in excitement. Bomi could feel her feet were stepping on the soft sand. She didn’t open her eyes yet but she already smiling brightly as she heard the sound of peaceful waves, coming back and forth in a harmony way.

“You can open your eyes now, Bomi.” Kyungsoo muttered. And Bomi did it. She opened her eyes, almost couldn’t believe the sight that she’s seeing right now. She didn’t know how to describe the beauty of the blue sea in front of her. And she’s grateful to Kyungsoo for making it happened.

“Er, I guess that my job is already done. Enjoy your time training here.” Jongin bid his goodbye before leaving both Kyungsoo and Bomi at the summer’s paradise. Bomi just watched as Jongin disappeared in a poof! Wow, having a teleportation power would be the coolest thing ever but — for now Bomi has to admit that she appreciates the power that was gifted to her more than anything else. Kyungsoo made her to look at her power’s flaws in a good way.

“Shall we get started?” Bomi nodded lightly as she glanced at Kyungsoo. The beach is so deserted since there’s only two of them. Like seriously, Bomi couldn’t help but wonder where the heck does everyone go? Isn’t they’re supposed to be in the beach during the summer? The other people should learn how to appreciate summer season more.

After settling of their things (food basket, bagpacks and etc) under a coconut tree, they finally proceeded to their real agenda — the summer extra-training session. Bomi stood in front of him and walked backwards, drawing a huge distance between her and Kyungsoo. Kyungsoo had this kind of high-spirited expression plastered on his face which made Bomi felt excited too.

“Are you ready, Bomi?” Kyungsoo asked, standing by in his position.

“I’m all for it!” She shouted, being quite hyper for a moment. But then she knew that she should be serious. It doesn’t take a long time for her to be ready in her attacking position, patiently waiting for Kyungsoo’s attack.

Everything was all fine, until Bomi heard the slight crack sound, probably a sign for an attack. She didn’t wait too long and quickly turned into the other side, until a rock tomb suddenly erected from the ground. Well, that’s the sign.

Bomi quickly gained her focus, clenching her fist into ball and confidently launch a smack on the 5 metre rock tomb. The rock tomb was destroyed of course, because she just used her inner strength and a great focus. Another achievement for Yoon Bomi. Bomi could see Kyungsoo’s smiling widely from afar, and she silently smiles too.

“Ready for another one, Bomi?” Bomi panted abit, but she still feels that it’s quite early for a break. So why not? She’s so hyped up today and she just want to block all of the rocks that were trying to challenge her strength.

“Always.” Another attack came and Bomi dodged it well, before smashing it up into the small pieces. “More, Kyungsoo!” She shouted. And yes, another rock tomb attack came from the left and she decided to kick it off before launching her attack again. Sounds of rocks scattering kept coming. Bomi was sure and confident enough that she finally managed to control her power. This would be the first time that she ever cherished her own power. And she’s glad that Kyungsoo was the one who made that happened.

Hi guys, sorry for not being able to update (omg, it's already been too long!). And, finally I made it though gosh I felt very guilty. Bet that you guys must felt eager about what happened in the next chapter (and I want to apologize earlier because I'm going to have my final examination after this). So yeah, I'm probably won't be able to make any updates of my story. Even so, I'm going to make sure to make some updates during my semester break (YAY!) So after this, I'm thinking to write KrysEun (Soojung x Naeun) ft. SeKai (Sehun x Jongin). I already promised Ming-chan that I'm going to write it and yes, I did (well, it's just that it's not completed yet /sighs/). And, I would like to invite you guys to read my KyungMi fanfic: Tell Me, What Is Love? Oh gosh, lately I've been shipping KyungMi silently lol pls don't hate cuz I love you guys alot /cries/ Wish me luck guys, thanks for reading!