Step by Step [TO1 ROMEYOU 1]

CHAPTER 1

  Jerome's pale skin was caressed by the soft and warm sunlight, causing him to shift his position under his blanket. It was an important day since the second semester included the long-awaited dance classes in his school. Even though it is a school with dance major, all the students had to wait a whole semester for the most important aspect of the school. Due to big excitement, Jerome already laid out his uniform for a great start into the day.

He covered his face with his hands, hiding from the sunlight, letting a small gasp out of his red lips. Usually he would wake up exhausted due to lack of sleep caused by the excitement. But today he had the perfect amount of sleep and the energy building up in his body was ready to be released into a quick jump off the bed. Jerome picked up his phone from the floor, which he probably kicked during the night, and checked the time.

»Great!« He exclaimed after 8am was shown on the bright screen. He happily stretched his long arms over his head and smiled while taking a look at the view outside the window.

»It's so nice to wake up this early~« He laughed.

»I usually get up at 7am« He added and stopped for a second before suddenly grabbing his phone and checking the time once again.

»WHAT? IT'S 8AM!!!« He screamed and ran towards the door to find his way to the bathroom. He washed up partially and put on his uniform, almost falling over while trying to slip into the pants as fast as possible. Skipping the breakfast he would usually have, he left the house not even having his shoelaces tied properly to catch the bus at the last second.

Getting off the bus, he saw a familiar silhouette by the entrance waiting for him.
»Chihoon hyung~« Jerome whined while running to hug Chihoon.

»How can both of you come late today?« He said nonchalantly and took a look at his watch. Jerome turned his head in all directions, only to find Woonggi missing at the school grounds.
»Is Woonggi late too?«

»I guess...« Chihoon answered, still looking at his watch, observing every second passing.

»Guyyysss!« A pitched voice broke the silence and the orange haired youngest hopped out from behind the wall of the entrance. Jerome already opened his lips to ask him why he was late, but got interrupted by a stopping hand gesture.

»I don't know, there was a jerk on my way here who bumped into me! I've scratched my hands, look!« Woonggi exclaimed angrily and showed both hyungs his hands.

»WHO was it?! I SWEAR I will-« But Chihoon got cut off by the bell indicating the first period. Jerome grabbed Chihoon and Woonggi by their jackets and dragged them inside the building.

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»I didn't really miss class after having such good holidays~« The youngest stretched his arms into the air and pouted out of frustration.

»Then let's forget about it and get something to eat in the cafeteria!« Jerome patted Woonggi's orange fluffy hair, causing him to pout even more.

»Fine.«

»The most exciting are the results for our dance class. Have you forgotten guys?« Chihoon added to the conversation, mentioning the publishing of the dance couples for the next semester on the school's website. Since girls and boys are yet separated for the beginning it wasn't that exciting as the next semester will probably be, but the boys were still nervous and hoped to be paired as dance couples with each other to avoid students they are unfamiliar with.

»Oh my god, right!« Woonggi jumped up like a puppy and took his hyungs hands to leave the classroom at an enormous speed.
Entering the cafeteria, Jerome quickly declared »Okay guys choose a seat while I will get us something to eat«, while looking at the clock. The pairings were supposed to be announced through the school's website in 3 minutes. If Jerome was fast enough, he would be able to sit down with his friends right before the announcement.