𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐲 | 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨

14

Later that night after my encounter with Yoshinori, I wasn't able to bring myself to sleep. A lot of questions filled my mind. I know it sounds crazy but I kept on thinking about whether or not he likes me too. There I've said it. I like him. I like the boy who I initially thought of as snob and cold. I like the boy who seemed so untouchable to me before. I like the boy the call the ace.

"Mirae, are you listening to me?" Mina snapped her fingers to get me out of my trance. We are currently here at my apartment studying for our examinations tomorrow. We agreed to study together since I needed her notes and she needed my tutoring. This is probably why we are bestfriends, we rely on each other so much. I am glad I have Mina in my life. I'm glad that I have another person to trust especially in this world full of liars. It's hard to trust anyone so easily since a lot of people have been wearing masks. I know she wouldn't betray me.

"Yes, of course. I am listening. You were talking about linear equations, right? What part do you not understand about this? It's an easy topic. I couldn't believe you're having troubles with these."

"Oh wow, sorry Miss Math Wizard." She said sarcastically before throwing a crumpled paper at me. "Ugh, I freaking hate maths!"

I laughed at her. Honestly, she sucks at math. I would always spend time teaching her the basics yet she still manages to mess them up. She easily forgets formulas. She easily gives up on an average problem. In general, she has given up on math.

"Wait, did you stop tutoring Junghwan already? I never see you around them anymore." She asked.

"Yes, I have already stopped tutoring Junghwan. He's a fast learner. I don't think he still needs me to tutor him." I smiled sadly to myself. I honestly miss the boys. I miss their banters. I miss having them around. I have only been with them for a short amount of time but deep inside of me, I knew I have created a bond with each one of them.

I miss how Hyunsuk oppa would constantly remind me not to pair red with red while Doyoung would tell me to go for it. I miss hearing Jihoon's random stories about anything under the sun. I miss how Yedam, Junghwan, and Mashiho would hide behind me after they finished another bottle of strawberry jam. I miss how Jaehyuk would attend to all my needs especially when I was wounded. I miss how Junkyu would proudly bring me his half-assed notes and tell me he listened to the lectures for me. I miss how Haruto and Jeongwoo would bicker about petty things in front of me. I miss how Asahi would just sit next to me quietly. I miss how Yoshinori would play fire and water with me, one moment he's moody then he suddenly becomes goofy. I can't believe I'm missing the gang boys whom I thought would only bring problems to my life. I miss Treasure.

"Earth to Mirae!" I was startled when Mina pushed me to the side. "You're acting weird."

"I'm not," I replied. "I think I'm just tired. It's because you're hard to teach. We spent almost an hour on one problem."

"Oh c'mon. I told you I don't get it. As much as I wanted to understand it immediately, my mind wouldn't cooperate. I think Math hates me as much as I hate it." I couldn't help but laugh at the frustration on her face.

"You need to treat me something for all the things I taught you." I joked.

"I'm gonna buy you strawberry milk tomorrow!" She told me. Strawberry.

"Yeah, sure! Whatever. You know I wouldn't say no to strawberry milk." I said. "I think I deserve some food too."

She just nodded in response.

"Hey, Mirae. I need to go home already. It's getting late already." She said. "Thanks for helping me today, Mirae! I owe you a lot."

"You don't owe me anything. I also borrowed your notes remember? We're only even. And besides, you're my bestfriend." I smiled sincerely at her.

"Yes, I am you're bestfriend."

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I walked Mina to the door. She gave me one last hug before she finally went home. I fixed the things we used to study and placed them aside. I'm so exhausted today. It feels like I've used all the remaining braincells I have. Who knew studying would be this hard?

After resting for awhile, I decided to take a shower. I enjoyed how the cold water refreshed my body. A good bath after studying is something that I will never miss out on.

It took me 30 minutes to finish showering . I then put on my bath robe after. I also pulled a towel and dried my hair. I walked out of my bathroom only to find someone sitting on my bed.

I shrieked. I began to feel scared. I hope it's not anyone connected to my father. The dim lights in my room isn't helping either. I tried to grab anything close to my to use as a weapon just in case the person suddenly attacks me.

"Lee Mirae, you're loud." I felt relieved when I heard his voice.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, turning on the lights fully.

"Wow, nice outfit." He smirked, looking at me from head to toe. I suddenly felt conscious. My face is probably so red right now.

"Stop looking!" I yelled at him. "How did you even get in?"

"I climbed through your window." He nonchalantly answered. I looked at him in disbelief.

"What the hell? How did you even do that?"

"You're forgetting that I am the ace." He stated proudly but I just dismissed him.

"Since when did you become so cocky, Yoshinori?" I asked him.

"I've been like this ever since." He smiled. Wow, I missed that smile. I miss him.

"What are you even doing here?" I asked him. "You don't have to deal with your gang duties?"

"Nope, I'm actually here to ask help from you." He said. Help? Is he here to ask about my dad? Because if he is, I have nothing to tell him. I don't fully know my dad. I just know that he's violent and evil. I don't know anything about the gang my father is in.

"Help for what?" I asked.

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"Can you help me with Math?"