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45

"Jihyun!" I yawn, hearing Eric's energetic voice in the school hallway.

Sadly, the weekend passed by too quickly, leaving us to jump straight back into school. I barely got any sleep yesterday as I was too busy worrying about my interactions with Sunwoo. We're working together in biology for the project, which means we have to talk to each other today.

"Hey, Eric." I smile at him.

"What's up? You look exhausted out of your mind," he gives me a hug.

"I am. I really am." I hug him back then pull away.

"What's on your mind, Jihyun?"

"Many, many things." I sigh, running my fingers through my hair in frustration.

"Like....?" He rolls his eyes at my bland answer.

"Sunghoon.. and also Sunwoo. I have to talk to Sunwoo today for the project." I huff.

"That sucks ass. He's a dick," Eric crosses his arms.

"Did something happen?" I gulp.

"We got into an argument on Friday. The hyungs were telling him how he was making a mistake being with that witch Soyeon instead of you, then he got mad and started pinning things on you. I couldn't stand it any longer, so I kind of out bursted and we argued. Luckily he left the house before I went and beat his ass." Eric explains to me.

"I appreciate the support and care from all of you, but... it's Sunwoo's decision. I'm over it. If he's happy with her then he's happy with her," I say. "I don't need him in my life."

"Why? Cause you have Sunghoon, right?" I hear Juyeon's voice behind me.

I turn around and see all of the guys, except for Sunwoo of course, standing there.

"Oh yeah! What's up with you and that guy Sunghoon?" Sangyeon smiles at me.

"Nothing." I roll my eyes.

"It's clear he likes you." Hyunjae smirks at me.

"Please do not smirk at me, Hyunjae. You look like a creep." I look at him with fear, and also disgust.

Hyunjae laughs, playfully flicking my forehead lightly. I flinch a little and punch his arm, making him flinch in pain.

"You guys are cute. I support it." Jacob smiles brightly at me.

"Just admit you like him. We all know you like each other. It's obvious."

"So what?" I huff. "What about it?" I blush.

"Awwww! That's so cute, Jihyun." Eric ruffles my hair.

"We're all happy for you! You deserve to be happy. Forget about that jerk Sunwoo." Eric tells me.

"I actually really like you with Sunghoon. You guys are cute." Juyeon nods his head.

"Thank you. Sunghoon is so perfect." I breathe out, feeling happy from thinking about him.

"Sunghoon is what?" I hear his voice suddenly pop up behind me.

I flinch and turn around to see Sunghoon hovering over me, looking down at me with a small smile.

"Nothing. You heard wrong." I shake my head, embarrassed.

"Don't lie, Jihyun. She said you're perf-" I punch Eric in the stomach to cut him off.

I chuckle awkwardly. "Anyway.. good morning, Sunghoon. I tried texting you this morning to stop by my house so we can walk to school together, but I assumed you were still asleep." I look at Sunghoon and he giggles.