Collision || Lee Know

seperated proximity

Akari once you come back, you're dead. I silently sat at the desk, reading through my stuff I had to learn for an upcoming exam tomorrow. Minho did the same with his stuff, just on the other side of the class room. It was just time after school we used to spend learning, but Akari had been on the toilet with her bag for so long, that I wouldn't be surprised if she just went home. Suddenly my phone buzzed, so I took it out.

Akari<3
I got my period so I went home cause I don't have stuff w/me

You
You could've told me, I have

Akari
Well, nvm. See u tomorrow

I scoffed at my screen, causing him to shortly turn around. She really leaves me here behind, right? I focused back on my task. Him cancelling the tutoring classes had been my last need. They honestly helped me and I have to admit that I've been stressing out without them. Even my parents couldn't explain because of lacking knowledge. Whatever, in my future, I'll have to get along with stuff alone too.. Complaining won't help. I put my glasses on, tying my hair up.. Fine, I'll only stay a few moments longer.

These moments eventually turned out into 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and ended up one hour later. I stretched my neck, squeezing my eyes at the constant same position. I saw Minho putting his stuff together as I faced the clock. '9 pm' already? "You know your mom's gonna blame me if you don't understand." He suddenly pulled back the chair in front of my desk, sitting down on the opposite of me. "Huh?", "I'll do this because it's late, and you might end up staying here until tomorrow if you don't get it." I bit my upper lip. "I understand, though. I don't need help," I rejected. "You've been skipping this page since the beginning, on accident?" He raised his eyebrows. "Have you been stalking me or what?" He avoided eye contact. "Fine, do it alone." I grabbed onto his sleeve. "Hey, hey, wait. Fine, try and explain."

He turned the book upside down to take a look at it. I scanned his concentrate face before sighing and leaning back into my chair.

I nodded throughout his explanation, trying to follow along. "So you basically just have to do it exactly like this," he held the paper he wrote up. It showed an example task. "And why can't they just show it in the book like that already?" I mumbled to myself, taking it. "Keep it." I nodded. "Try doing some more examples this way, I'll go home now." He stood up, taking his bag. He actually spent thirty more minutes here just to explain.

Just shortly after he left, I went to go to the toilet real quick. Just as I came back, a drink stood on my desk. I immediately went back to the door, but he was already gone.

You
Thanks

1 week later

"I'm scared," Akari whispered over to me since the teacher brought the corrected exams with him. If I succeeded, I know exactly who I should thank for that, if not... it's fine as well. I mean, nothing new.

"Should we turn around at the same time?" I suggested, so she agreed. "Ugh, I have C, and you?" She threw a glance at my paper. I turned the last page around, gasping. "A minus. What?!" I sat there in literal shock while Akari immediately jumped exited. "That's awesome, congratulations." Happiness suddenly overwhelmed me, too. I can't believe it. Never I thought I would get such grade back at all.

Minhos POV

The bell rang, making me literally jump up to leave. You basically can't even breathe in there and as soon as I open a window, this one person always goes to close it again. Now with the excuse, that it's too hot outside.

I spotted Taerim leaving the class happily. She linked arms with Akari and in her hands she held an exam. I'm glad. I might not have shown it, but it's a relief that I was actually able to help her.. Also the fact that she listened and didn't give up. She did well. I wanted to hug her badly saying that I'm proud...I can't take it anymore. I never thought I'd say this about someone..but I miss her; her cuddles, her acts, her complaining and even her attitude which tells me what annoys her directly. I miss everything about her. Especially her kisses or the way she would give in or get weak as soon as I touch her. Fine, I enjoyed having control over her...but only to a point where I wouldn't loose control either. But now I would loose it and I want to, with her.

Just why does she seem quite casual with me, even yesterday..she doesn't seem like she directly hates me, which is confusing since I was suppost to look like I broke her heart. She do should start to hate me and she was, but I have a weird feeling. She even thanked me yesterday. Does she still care? Did she move on fastly? If I'd just come back to her, I'd stand there like an idiot. But I am.. She even calls me that. I said I was cheating. I said that no one wants her and even admitted that she wasn't worth it.. Who would want to get back with me after that? I'd only seem weak.

I will graduate soon. I will leave school and we'll go completely seperate ways. A romantic relationship won't be possible.. In the eyes of my mother at least.

_

I swear if Ji-hu will bother her one more time I'll- "Minho." I snapped back from staring at them. "Why aren't you eating?" Ji-kyoung questioned. "I am eating." I continued unbothered, but I couldn't help my gaze to keep landing on them. "Who even is he?" Ji-kyoung went to sit down beside me. "Why are you.." I got cut off. "Where is your new girlfriend by the way?" I exhaled deeply by the reminder. I told her to not keep it in school. It's distracting me. "And yours. How is it going with Mi-ju?" I switched topics without facing him. "Huh? Uhm it's going great," he responded. "Good for you." I stood up. "Are you leaving already?" I swung my bag over my shoulder.

Taerims POV

"Do you have plans today already?" I let out a small huff. "Uhm, I guess..." Really, I don't want to hang out with him. "Come on, you can choose what you wanna do." I scratched my neck sort of uncomfortable. Suddenly, two arms appeared on both of my sides. The person leaned over me, supporting their hands onto the table. "Don't you have plans with me already?" The scent, the voice, the hands... He was way too close. I lifted my head, seeing him looking down to me, slightly smirking. This is just like nothing happened. This is a kind of thing he'd do trying to convince me of him. "As if, I know you two broke up," Ji-hu scoffed. "Come on babe, tell him we're dating again." My stomach pulled itself together. I started to fidget with my hands. He obviously wants Ji-hu to stop approaching me. It could be helpful...I don't really wanna date him anyway. But still...I don't want to accept his help. Also, he'd be embarrassed afterwards if I just deny. I leaned backwards. "Sorry Ji-hu, but I don't think I'm ready to go into any relationship...or even date. And," I slightly pushed Minho off me." I'm not dating you either." I switched my friendly mood.

Ji-hu weakly smiled. "That's alright, and Minho.. Good job, you happy now?" He mockily questioned, walking past him. His eyes filled with basical danger. He was about to go after him, but I took his hand, preventing it. "I don't need your help. Please stay out of my life from now on." His eyes softened as soon as we locked them.
"You wanted to do so, right? You said you cheated, said you don't want me.. Why caring now? Just leave it." He pressed his lips together. "I never said it was played." Akari slowly stood up wanting to give us space, but I took her hand to pull her back. "Either way...You distract me." My vision lowered, letting go of his hand.
It's the only right way. He just doesn't suit me.. We're too different. People would be shocked I reject such opportunity.. Even I am.

________________