J...ONG...IN??

C36 Help me Oppa

(A/N hey y'all, here's the next chapter, hope you enjoy it! sorry if it's a lil' sloppy :( )

TAEHYEON POV

I dashed out of the dorm. Was I really going to go to Baekhyun's house to seek for help and the feeling of warmth? I really did not know.

Should i be troubling him. I mean, he's sick, right? It wouldn't exactly be ideal...

But if i didn't go to his house, where would i go next? I couldn't possibly go back to the dorm just minutes after i abruptly left.

In the end, i decided to visit him. He was the only person i could turn to, after all.

Well, i could seek help from my mum too, but if she knew of this matter, she'll probably bring me back to Gangnam. As mush as i wanted to return, I also wanted to start a new life, here in seoul.

(Basically the best person to look for is Baek haha)

As I took a cab to his house, I could not help thinking about the incident this morning. I can't believe Jongin sided Hyejin. Who was Hyejin anyway?

To think I thought that Jongin liked me. But there was something I had been thinking about too. Why is Jongin so protective over Hyejin?

Thinking about all these made my heart ache, and i felt like i was about to tear up again.

I wanted to get to Baek's house fast, so i could let it all out.

After what seemed like eternity, I was at the doorsteps of his house. Although i was here already, I hesitated to ring the bell. Should I really be disturbing Baek?

I took a deep breath and took a step forward to ring the bell.

"Annyeonghaseyeo, aigo Taehyeon, you're here again! It's nice to meet you again." I was greeted by his mum.

I smiled a gentle one, trying to hide away the fact that my eyes were reddened and puffy. I hope she didn't notice...

"Taehyeon ah, were you crying?" she questioned upon seeing me.

I ignored her question and simply shrugged. "No, I'm fine. Thanks for the concern. Oh yeah, i'm here to see Baekhyun, May i know where he is?"

She nodded, "In his room. You still remember where it is, right?"

I gestured towards the lift to show that i knew the way and headed to his room. I could tell Baek's mother sensed that something was amiss about me. I'm glad she didn't ask anymore.

"Taehyeon! What brings you here? You know how much I missed you?" Baekhyun exclaimed when he saw me enter the room.

I tried to flash a grin but I soon broke do wn into loud, uncontrollable tears which escalated into wails. I could not take it anymore.

"Oh Tae, what's up?" he asked, patting me on the head.

I decided to let it all out. But i had to stay calm to do so.

I took in a deep breath and steadied myself. Then, I told him the whole story. Even about Jongin siding with Hyejin instead of me.

He nodded like he understood how I felt. He embraced me into a warm hug and comforted, "Don't let Hyejin get in your way. Don't make it seem like she can overpower you. You're a strong girl, Tae. I believe you can get through this, am i right? Soon, Jongin would realize who's in the wrong, and realize about Hyejin's shitty attitude. Things would turn out fine after that. There's nothing to worry about then. So stay strong, show how what you are made of."

I gave a resolute nod. It was true. I'm going to show her what i was like. I wiped away my tears. I felt a sudden surge of determination. I was going to prove Jongin wrong.

"Thank you, Baek. I really don't know what i'll do without you, honestly. I guess I won't disturb you anymore, go get a good rest. when ya coming back?" I was finally able to smile again.

"I'm fit enough to go back tomorrow. and i feel like i need to, with all these happening. I wish i could be with you when you go through all these. But i'm afraid i can't. My mum wants me to rest another day at home. Sorry..." he explained in an apologetic tone.

I tried to hide away my disappointment and said, "No, it's okay. I'll manage fine. See you in two days then! I'll visit you if i can!"

I waved goodbye and headed back downstairs.

"You look more refreshed now, I must say. Whatever problems you had, with your kind nature, I bet you would be able to pull through. You're a good kid. I hope you'll come and visit more often, yeah?" Baekhyun's mum said.

I giggled. "Okay sure. Thank you so much, Mrs Byun. And Baekhyun has helped me alot too. Help me thank him again. Hope to see you soon. Now bye!"

I headed out. That's when it struck me. Now, where do i go to? Technically, where do i go to for the rest of today?

I decided to head back to school and hopefully distract myself. I can catch up on schoolwork too.

I checked my schedule and headed for Mathematics class.

I sat down and listened to what the lecturer said carefully. I diligently copied down some notes in my notepad too.

That was only for the first 10 minutes though.

Soon after, the thoughts began to flood in again. Seriously, should I even ever go back to the dorm? I don't know...

I could not hold it back anymore. Anytime now , I could break down and start bursting out in tears. That wouldn't be good, it'll just ruin my reputation. and the royal members' too.

But why did i care anymore anyway. It's not like I'm the manager anymore or something. I'm just a normal member of the group. Nothing special.

Just then, the girl beside me, who i remembered as JiHyo, whispered, "Where's your tie?"

There it goes. the most dreaded question.

"Forgot about it," I said, "Sorry, i need to go now."

I stood up and told the teacher, "sorry, something cropped up among the royal members. I'll go take a look."

I excused myself and exited the classrom.

Lies, all lies.

Too be honest, I never lied before I came to seoul. I began to wonder if the royal members were a bad influence for me....

(sorry it's so spaced out)