ʀᴏᴀᴅᴛʀɪᴘ ᵏⁱᵐ ʲᵘⁿᵏʸᵘ

five

"I like you," he blurted out. My eyes widen in surprise. "Wha-what?" I inquired. "I said, I like you, Park Hana," he repeated himself.

Guilt rushed through my body. Mashiho was such a nice guy and didn't deserve to get hurt. "Mashi...I-" I started, "Don't answer me now, about it. You can answer me when you feel like it, okay?" I sighed but nodded at his response. He smiled and left my room.

....

Later that day I was still in my room, laying on my bed. I was reading a book when I heard a knock.

Since my door was opened I looked up. I smiled as Junkyu approached me. He bent down and pecked my forehead. "What if my parents saw?" I inquired. He chuckled. "Firstly, they wouldn't think much of it and secondly, they aren't here," he told me. "Is that so?" I asked, a smirk tugging on my lips."What's with the smirk?" He questioned me, grinning.

I stood up, placing my book on my nightstand and placed my arms around his neck, his arms snaking around my waist.

I leaned in and kissed him. He pulled me closer by my waist. I played with his hair as our lips moved in sync. I pulled back. He pecked my nose. I giggled.

"Your giggle is so cute," he stated. I playfully rolled my eyes at him. I sat back down on my bed, Junkyu doing the same. I then remembered what Mashiho had told me. I sighed.

"What's wrong?" He asked me. "Mashi...he uh, he confessed to me earlier today..." I said. "What did you tell him?" Junkyu inquired. "I tried talking but he cut me off...he told me to think about it...I feel guilty, kyu. I really do. I don't feel the same way but how am I going to tell him that?" I answered him.

"It's okay to feel guilty but don't feel too guilty about it. It's not your fault you've already fell for somone and you should focus on your happiness, not somome else's. Just be straightforward with him and don't distance yourself from him unless your uncomfortable," he advised me.

I smiled at him, feeling better. "Thank you," I replied. He pulled me into a hug which I happily returned.

.....

It was Monday and we had arrived at shcool. Me and Junkyu walked into the hallways filled with students.

I tried searching for Hiah but to no avail. I sighed. "Where is that idiot?" I mumbled to myself. "You could always hang out with me and my friends," Junkyu offered. "Sure," I responded. Junkyu lead me to his group of friends. I spotted Mashiho first and the guilt came back.

"Mashiho...can I talk to you, privately?" I questioned. He nodded. "Yes of course," he replied. We entered an empty classroom. I closed the door behind me.

"Okay, so about your confession...I accept it but I'm afraid I won't be able to return it...you see, I already like somone..I sincerely apologize Mashi..." I told him.

I painfully watched as his smile fadded. "Oh, okay." Was all he said. I frowned. I approached him and hugged him. He didn't hug me back which was understandable.

"I'm sorry. Your a great guy and all but...Someone has already stolen my heart," I told him. I heard him sigh.

I pulled back. "It's fine, I understand," he replied. I sadly smiled at him. "Well, let's not keep the others waiting," he said.

He then walked away, heading towards the door. He opened it and gestured for me to go first. I nodded at him and we headed towards the others.

....

It was lunch time and me, Junkyu, along with his friends were sitting together in the cafeteria.

There was still no sign of Hiah which started to worry me. I wondered if she was maybe sick or went to go visit her grandmother. Junkyu must've noticed my worrying state. "Everything alright?" He questioned me.

"Remember Hiah?" I asked him. He nodded. "I haven't seen her all day and I'm starting to worry," I told him. He took my hand and placed it in his and squeezed it. "I'm sure she's okay. She's most likely sick," he comforted me.

....

I was at my locker to get a book that I had accidentally left behind. "Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in,"

I looked behind me and I sighed as I saw them. Ayoung, Aeri and Ahin. "What do you want," I questioned them. I was not in the mood for these bullies. "Saw you hanging out with treasure today. Did we not warn you to stay away from them?" Ayoung stated. I scoffed. "You don't own them, therefore I am allowed to hang out with them," I stated a fact.

Ahin scoffed. "Girl please, it's not like you own them either," she spat. "Listen, I'd love to keep talking but I'm a little late for class so I'll unfortunately have to get going, sob sob," I spoke, sarcasm clear in my voice.

As I was about to walk away, one of the girls grabbed my hair and pulled it. I let out a painful grunt.

"You aren't going anywhere you bitch," Aeri told me. I snickered. "Let go of my hair," I said calmly. "Make me you whore," she said. I clicked my tongue. "Okay, just remember you asked for it you brat," I replied.

I punched her in the stomach and pushed her, her landing on the floor on her butt. Ahin and Ayoung gasped. "Oh you little slut," Ayoung muttered before attacking me.

Due to their screams, students and teachers came out of the classrooms and all four of us were sent to the principal's office.

We all glared at each other before the principal, Mr. Wang cleared his throat. We averted our gazes on him.

"What the hell was that back there, girls?" He questioned us. "Well, you see sir. Me and my girls were minding our own business when she came up to us and hit Aeri," Ayoung lied to the principal.

He averted his gaze onto me. I sighed. "Since you'd officially believe your daughter over me, even if she's lying I'll go along with it. I'll play along and pretend that it was my fault," I sarcastically smiled at him. "Punish me Mr. Wang,"