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"need help?"

Joon-hee looked at the person. It was Taeyang. The latter walked towards him. "What books do you need?"he asked politely. "Huh?". "I asked what books do you need?"the older repeated. "Ohh"Joon-hee handed over the list in which the name of the books were written.

Taeyang took a glance at the paper and return it back to the other. He took out all the books mentioned in the paper and handed them over to the younger. The younger groaned as he felt the weight of the books in his hands.

"Thank you"Joon-hee said as he bowed. The older chuckled as he pats the other's head making him fluttered. "Hyung.. don't pat my head..my heart beat increases.."the younger stated. "I might fall for you.."Joon-hee said looking down. Taeyang scoffed "don't worry..it will never happen".

Joon-hee nodded as he walked away carrying the books. Taeyang noticed how the younger was struggling to walk with those heavy books in his arms.

"Lemme help-"the older said coming forward but the other moved away. "No- I'll carry them by myself.."."you're struggling"Taeyang said. "You've helped me earlier also.. I need to repay your kindness-"Joon-hee was cut off as the other spoke in between"no need"he said coldly.

He took the books from the younger"lead me to your class room.. I'll keep them there"Taeyang stated. Joon-hee nodded as he walked and the older followed.

All the students were watching Taeyang entering the classroom with a shocking expression. On the other hand Taeyang walked boldly and kept those books on the podium.

"Who's the class president?"Taeyang asked."m-me"Sejun came forward. "That kid didn't ask for help.. I was the one who wanted to help him.. don't shout at the kid"he claimed as he looked at Joon-hee who was standing near the door. Taeyang looked at Sejun as he spoke"kids..of this school are spoilt.. just like you..not just you most of the kids are brat who was find a way to humiliate the weak one".

Sejun looked down as the students wondered why Taeyang, the popular student is on Joon-hee's side.

"Did you understand what I said?"the older asked. He earned a nod from the other.

He left from the classroom. After walking few steps he turned around and saw the younger standing in the same place. "Hey?"he called. The younger looked at him with a frown. "Come here"the older said.

Joon-hee looked confused yet he went near him. The only awkwardness he faced is that he could hear the whispers of the people passing through the corridor. The whispers always made him uncomfortable. He could hear them saying did Taeyang..the captain of the basketball team just called that looser?

Joon-hee shrugged off his thoughts as he went near Taeyang. "what is it?"The younger asked."you wanted to help me back right? May I ask for a help.. something just pop up in my head."the older answered.

Joon-hee smiled brightly as he nodded. "I'd love to.. please tell me..". Taeyang hesitated but he ultimately said"after departure..go to the bakery shop and buy a nice cake for me". He put his hand in his pocket as he searched for money. He took out some cash and gave it to the younger. "I'll buy it for you with my-"the younger was cut off as the older spoke"just buy it with the money I am giving".

"Okay"Joon-hee said softly as he turned around but soon he turned back towards Taeyang. The latter frowned. "What flavour cake should I buy?"he asked. "oh right! Vanilla is his favourite.."the older mumbled as he chuckled. "Buy vanilla flavour and wait near the shop.. I'll take the cake from you after I finish practicing..". The younger nodded at the statement. "would you.. mind waiting for me a bit.. I don't think I can finish practice soon".

Joon-hee smiled softly at him. "Don't worry I'll wait for you". Taeyang chuckled as he moved a bit closer to the younger and pats his head. "Thank you"he uttered. The younger stood there frozen as he felt a weird sensation..his heartbeat increased. The younger after coming back to reality realised the other has already left.

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After finishing up the basketball practice.. Taeyang ran out of the school hurriedly and went to the bakery shop near by. When he reached the shop..he saw the younger waiting outside. He stopped running as he went near Joon-hee.

Joon-hee saw Taeyang, he was breathing heavily. "Sorry..for making you wait this long"the older stated. "No it's f-fine". Joon-hee handed the other the cake and the rest money left after buying the cake.

Taeyang took the box of the cake and the money. "I shouldn't expect a thanks from him"the younger thought. Meanwhile Taeyang went inside the shop making Joon-hee confused. "What's he going to do now?"Joon-hee frowned standing in the same position. He tried to watch the older from outside through the glass door.

He then saw the older coming out from the shop with a small box. Taeyang kept that box in Joon-hee's hand without uttering a word. "What's this?" He asked but got no answer but a glance from the other.

"Thank you"Taeyang said as he left.

Joon-hee scoffed "you could have smiled too"he stated as he rolled his eyes. He opened the box and saw a strawberry flavour pastry. He was startled as he thought that Taeyang still remembered that he likes strawberry. The younger smiled"thanks to you as well" he mumbled as he blushed.

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Happy New year to all of you. Sorry for updating this late.. and sorry if there's any mistakes. Hope you like it.