𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬

Ten

"MJ can you please get some tools in the shed?" Teacher Yi requested. They were going to put up some signages to commemorate the time they spent there.

MJ nodded, his shoulders bumping into Hyemi, not even taking a second glance at her.

Hyemi got curious and followed him, "MJ! You've been ignoring me all morning. What's up?"

He continued picking out the tools needed for their activity, "If you're not gonna help, you might as well just leave,"

"Myungjun," She holds his arm. "I know when something's bothering you, so can you tell me what it is?"

He pushed her hand away, making the girl a bit nervous.

Hyemi blinked, trying to remember what went wrong, "MJ..."

What happened next was too fast, the wooden planks that were on the top shelf suddenly fell. MJ was quick on reflex, he moved behind Hyemi, protecting her as the planks hit his back one by one.

As soon as it was over, MJ slowly passed out on the ground.

Hyemi kneeled beside him, "MJ! MJ! Wake up!"

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"How is he?" Bin muttered as he walks in the hospital with Eunwoo.

Hyemi was shaking, her heart beating so fast. MJ, please. Don't do this to us, "They're checking up on him now."

"Hey," Eunwoo said, holding her shoulders. "It's not your fault, okay?"

She slowly nodded. Minutes later, Jinjin, Eunji and Minhyuk arrived.

Minhyuk suddenly rushed towards Hyemi, making the others question his actions. "You're okay? You're not hurt?"

She shook her head, "N-no... but MJ..."

"He's going to be fine, okay?" He said, pulling her into a hug.

Eunji leaned in to Bin, "Did I miss something here?"

"I'm not in the position to say anything," Bin muttered, his expression looking a little hurt.

Teacher Yi showed up and told them that MJ was going to be fine. He just needs a day off. "You should all go back to camp and finish up the work."

"Miss," Hyemi raised her hand. "Can I stay here? I want to be here when he wakes up."

"Okay, just call us if something happens," Teacher Yi said.

"Want me to accompany you?" Minhyuk asked as everyone started walking out.

Hyemi smiled, "No. I'll be fine,"

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MJ slowly opened his eyes, looking around at the white room, "Am I dead?" He whispered and found Hyemi sleeping beside him.

He slowly brushed her hair which made her look up, "MJ! You're awake. Are you feeling okay?"

MJ smiled, "As long as nothing happened to you, I'm fine."

Hyemi's smiled suddenly turned into a frown when she remembered what happened earlier, "I'm sorry. I should've known what was bothering you, I'm your best friend-"

He cut her off, "Stop. The last thing I want to hear is you calling me your best friend. I don't like that word."

"Do you hate me because I'm your best friend?"

MJ quickly shook his head, "The opposite."

Hyemi looked confused, "I- I don't understand."

"I like you, Hyemi," MJ said, looking at her. "I never wanted to tell you because then it would ruin our friendship. But seeing you with him, I don't like it. You can date anyone – even Bin or Eunwoo – but not Minhyuk, please."

She quietly sat down on the bed, not saying anything.

"Hyemi, do you like Minhyuk?"

"I'm not sure." She questioned her feelings. Maybe I don't? Maybe I do but one thing's for certain, I like him more.

"Go," MJ muttered.

"What?"

MJ laid down on the bed again and covered himself with the blankets, "Go back to camp. I want some rest."

Hyemi nodded, understanding his situation.

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"Did you do it?" Minhyuk asked Aera who was cutting down some twigs.

"I don't know what you're talking about,"

He sighed, "I understand I want some revenge but what got you all riled up?"

"You wouldn't understand if I told you. I just want the person who did that to Minseok be put behind bars,"

"He's my brother not yours,"

"What if I told you he was?"

"W-what?" Minhyuk stuttered, stepping one foot backward.

Aera smirked, "Your mother and my dad were more than just client and lawyer,"