"Look, I don't think we should discuss matters such as this anymore because it's pretty clear that you like me as a friend and I get it."  Saeyoung took a step back, slowly removing her hand away from Ni-ki. Having this conversation hurts but they needed to clarify their relationship as soon as possible. Saeyoung sighed.  "You like Takara, not me. I think you're mistaking yourself."

Ni-ki sadly watch as Saeyoung walks away from him. He was confused, he doesn't know if he was doing the right thing or not, some kind of love maze this is. It drived him crazy. He feels lost and unguided. Right after hearing the girl's words, Ni-ki balled his fist, anger rising inside him. He wanted to prove her wrong but the question is, was he doing any different?

"And who told you that?"

"It's not that I'm told but judging from you're actions, I'm most likely to be aware."  she answers. Sometimes, even actions can appear to be more clearer than words itself. Saeyoung isn't dense enough to see Ni-ki and Takara's interactions, just by looking at them, they could already be mistaken as a couple.

"A-Aware? Aware of what?"

Saeyoung scoffed. She never knew that Ni-ki could be this densed and clueless. If she were to date a guy, Saeyoung would prefer someone who considers her feelings well.  "You know what, just forget it. I don't like where this conversation is taking us, if you want Takara then go! It's not like anyone is stopping you anyway." she mumbled the last sentence. She has to admit, the words she let out felt a bit heavy and just a bit more, Ni-ki might hear her small sniffles. Saeyoung better get out before she could find herself crying moments later.

The conversation is driving deeper and the only thing to prevent herself from crying is to ignore him and stop. She didn't know why she was about to cry for someone like him. No boy deserves any of her tears, she wanted to tell herself. Then looking vulnerable, emotional and fragile in front of one? It's just one big no-no to her.

The blonde held out a small laughter.  "Saeyoung are you jealous?" the girl went off-guard at his sudden question. Ni-ki looked at her, arms crossed, left eyebrow raised and a playful grin on his lips. Admit it or not, he finds her adorable and he might have the motive to tease her later on. Again, might─depends on the situation of course.

Facing him one last time, Saeyoung has her chin up and confidently answered,  "Why should I, when I have Soul with me?" at the mention of Soul's name, Ni-ki's eyes darkened and his lips parted. His playful look, was no longer there. And seeing that sight, Saeyoung walked out of the dance room and slammed the door shut.

English Class, fourth period of the day. Feeling a bit bored, Saeyoung took out her sketchbook and started to doodle images in mind. For the girl, studying is quite easy and she listened to her professor for almost half of the time, so doing some reading later on will make it up for the time she wasn't listening at class at all.

Not only boring but it is also one of the classes she didn't want to be in, because of Ni-ki. The blonde japanese was sitting at the right-er back of the class. His head might be facing up front but his eyes focused on one girl. He watched her doodle on her notebook, while thinking of ways on how to talk to her.

From: Riki Nishimura
To: Roh Saeyoung

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

If he can't talk to her in a face to face manner, Ni-ki paved a way by sending her messages. After all, she will still have a good sight of him, considering they are in the same room and class. The boy knows that talking through messages won't do anything effective but it's worth the try. He just wants to get her attention.

Feeling the quick vibration of her phone, Saeyoung secretly opened her phone and saw Ni-ki's message. She looked back at the direction on where he was sitting, her eyes meeting his. Still frustrated, Saeyoung went back to doodling and ignored his stares. While Ni-ki pouted.

From: Nishimura Riki
To: Roh Saeyoung

Saeyoung!! :(
Sent ✔︎

He sent another message, hoping she would respond. But as expected, she left it on seen. But it didn't make Ni-ki give up just yet, he is very much willing to annoy her in the rest of their classes just so he could grab her attention.

And being the annoying and child-like boy he can be, Ni-ki decided to spam the girl with the messages he can while trying not to get caught by their teacher. But then again, if getting called out by the teacher and making him stand at the front of the class to get Saeyoung's attention, then he doesn't mind exposing himself.

From: Nishimura Riki
To: Roh Saeyoung

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Saeyoung!
Sent ✔︎

Sent ✔︎

Again, Saeyoung ignored it. Ni-ki sighed and slouched back at his chair still thinking of ways on how to get the girl's attention. After what happened earlier, he knew that Saeyoung wouldn't dare going near him for quite sometime but Ni-ki couldn't stand it, he wants to fix the problem immediately. He doesn't want the awkward atmosphere appearing in the air if ever they ended up alone or working together.

Ni-ki grabbed his phone one last time and gave Saeyoung two new messages. Hopingly, she would respond.

From: Nishimura Riki
To: Roh Saeyoung

Saeyoung chan!!
Sent ✔︎

I like you.
Sent ✔︎

As expected, nothing at all. Ni-ki hid his phone back at his pocket and sighed. He raised his hand and asked for permission to use the restroom. And as soon as he exited the classroom, Saeyoung noticed that a certain note was placed on her desk. And it read.....

Meet me at Seoul Park later dismissal. I'll be waiting for you. Please come :(

Don't ignore me. Please?

-Riki

Before Ni-ki left the classroom going to the restroom, he secretly slid in a note at Saeyoung's desk once he passed by her table. If she'd ignore his messages, then why not give her a hand written one instead? Saeyoung placed her head down on the table, thinking if she should go or not.

At the male's restroom, Ni-ki sighed. He has his hopes up, that Saeyoung will actually come for him later. He knows the girl, she's still that nice friend who would consider everyone's feelings around her, no matter her state. Ni-ki is confident that she would come, hopefully.

From: Yasuda Takara ♡︎
To: Nishimura Riki ~

Hey Ni-ki! My mom says thank
you for the treats you gave her yesterday.
Sent ✔︎

Ni-ki smiled and typed in his reply. Meeting Takara's mother was a delight. She was a very kind and sweet person, she even asked him to visit their house again next time, if he has free time.

Tell Mrs. Yasuda, welcome!
Sent ✔︎

I will, no worries. I'll see u
later in front of the school right?
Sent ✔︎

Yeah, I'll see u there. Let's just
make it quick, I have somewhere
to go laterr
Sent ✔︎

Oh okii then! Bye xx
Sent ✔︎

Bye xx
Sent ✔︎

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Hopefully you enjoyed this chapter. The next chapter will be up soon and then it's off to my hiatus.

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