I woke up earlier than Rachel did so I didn’t have to face her. I have to say, I never have gotten ready so fast till today. Fifteen minutes, max. When I hear Rachel coming out of her room, I grab my stuff and quickly head out.

        The sun was out this morning and it was going to be beautiful day, but trust me someone will ruin it for me. I walk past Namjoon’s house, only taking a quick glance and began my way. I looked at the time on my phone and I have at least and hour to waste and I don’t want to be at school more than I already have too, so I decided to go to my house that has been empty for days to grab some money out of our emergency jar.

        I reach my house and use my key to get in. I walk in and head to the fridge, grabbing a chair so I can get the money down. Once I get the money down I take all that would last me for months. I lock up the house and decide to treat myself to a cup of hot chocolate at the cafe near the school.

        I could already see students coming to get their coffee at the cafe when I reach the building. I search around with my eyes and scan people to see if I’m in the clear. I don’t see Namjoon or Rachel anywhere. I smile and walk in.

        “What would you like?” The person behind the counter said.

        “Large hot chocolate, dark chocolate just like my heart.” I wink, anyways I feel a long day coming on so I deserve a large. The person laughs at my joke and places my order. Once I get my drink, I find a table close to the door just in case I see them and I can make an easy escape without being caught.

        I sit there for while and drink my hot chocolate, admiring life. Then I noticed that they just walked in, hand in hand. My eyes get wide and my heart stings with pain. I began to freak out and turn myself around having an oh crap moment. I bit my lip and wait till they reach the counter to order.

        Now is my chance to get away. I get up and slowly tiptoe away, being careful that I won’t get caught. When I reached the door I heard my name being called out. My pulse picks up and I slowly turn around to see Namjoon and Rachel walking towards me. Maybe if I slowly back up I can get out of here.

        “Sungmin! Wait!.” Namjoon sees my plan and runs to grab my arm.

        “Hey baby, ready to go?” Jin walks through the door and throws his arm around me. I know what he is doing. He’s saving my butt, so I went along with his plan.

        “Yeah! Ready when you are.” We both giggled and I reached up and fake kissed him on the cheek, ignoring Namjoon and Rachel that were still standing in front of us. Jin and I turn around and walk out.

        “Thanks for saving me.” I said to Jin once we go outside.

        “No problem. I was on my way to school and I saw you through the window. I just couldn’t leave you in a pit of piranhas to eat you alive. ” Jin took his arm off of me as we approached school. He opened up the door for me and followed behind.

        “See you at lunch?” Jin said. I smile and nod, heading to my locker. I open my locker and threw in my book bag and took out some books. I look over to see Namjoon heading my way. I panic and walk away, weaving in and out of students. I take a breath when I reach the classroom, but only realizing Namjoon has this class too. I find a desk and drop my stuff on it in frustration.

        “Sungmin, stop running away from me.” I look to see Namjoon peering over me. I let out a long breath and my sass has began.

        “Why do you care, don’t you have a girlfriend to attend to?” I roll my eyes and fix my books on the desk to avoid eye contact with him and waste time.
“Stop it, Sungmin.” Namjoon growled.

        “Stop what.” I moaned.

        “Sungmin, stop running away from me.” I look down to see Namjoon, who had a strong grip on my arm.

        “Let go.” I tried pulling away, but Namjoon is too strong for me.

        “I will, if you promise to listen to me and not run away.” He said.

        “Fine. Promise.” I said. Namjoon let go of my arm.

        “Okay, yes, Rachel and I have been dating for the past couple of months. All I want is for you to understand and go back to being my best friend. I miss you Sungmin.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It was like he said it so easy.

        After all of his, all our past, he never once had a clue about me crushing on him seriously hard. But know I now, Rachel was too blinding for him to even recognize me. What makes me madder is that Rachel knew I liked him. My anger boiled up inside of me.

        “Why didn’t you tell me.” I said plainly. Namjoon sighed and cleared his voice.

        “We didn’t want to tell you for awhile because we were afraid if we told you you would feel left out and stop talking to us. Rachel suggested it.” Of course Rachel did, also Namjoon is now using the ‘we’ annoying relationship term. I roll my eyes yet again and cross my arms. I am going to end this bluntey, here and here right now for good.

        “But, you thought it was okay for me to find out by myself? I can’t believe how arrogantly low you are right now. Cause clearly you didn’t think any of this though.” I added, using my pity life advantage to an extent. “ Do you know how it feels to be in my situation? You and Rachel were the only people I care about and now, I have nothing. I can’t trust you guys anymore.”

        “Yes you can.” Namjoon interrupted me. “ Anyways you're not alone, I've seen that your now getting all cozy with Senior Jin.” Namjoon's voice raised louder, catching a few eyes on us.

        “No, there's probably a lot of things that you keep hidden from me so why try if all I am is someone that you feel sorry for. And since when do you care about Jin and I.”  Namjoon sighed, knowing it's true.

        “Okay, but I have one question to ask you.” Namjoon said.

        “What?" I snapped.

        “Why do you think it is a big deal that we didn’t tell you? Is there something that you're not telling me that bothers you so much?” My heart picks up. Yes I want to tell you that I liked you ever since the first day I saw you. That you made me happy. That You made me see hope, that you made me the person I am today.

        “I’m sorry, but please go away and never talk to me again.” I said, not answering his question. I yet again stopped Namjoon from talking. “From now on, don't talk to me, run into me or even be around me. Let’s act like we never met each other.” I held back the tears.

        “Sungmin…” Namjoon looked at me. This is going to hurt me, but it’s the only way to get him to go away. It’s for the best for me anyways. I guess this is my plan to get Namjoon and Rachel not involved in my life anymore, or at least completely Namjoon, because I still live with Rachel.

        “Stop, haven't you caused enough damage in my life?” I stared Namjoon right in the eyes. I could tell that stabbed him right in the heart. Good, he deserves to feel all the pain I went through.

        “Fine, I’ll act like we never had a friendship at all. Is that what you want?” Namjoon voice shook vaguely. I gulped and forced myself to nod.

        “Okay then. Goodbye Sungmin.” Before Namjoon walked away I mumbled under my breath, but still in earshot for Namjoon to hear.

        “I hope your relationship works out well with you and Rachel.” I said sarcastically, only to Namjoon smirking.

        The first two class of the morning went by painfully long. In the first class Namjoon and I had to present our project and that was the last time we were near each other. I would leave class first and then he would. In the hallways, we dare not even give a look to each other. I guess he really took what I said to him to heart.

        I was slightly happy now that it was lunch time. I went to the lunch room and got my plate of food and scanned to see if I could spot Jin. I hope I find him. I don’t want to let Namjoon and Rachel see that I’m a weak alone person now.

        After minutes of scanning I see Namjoon and Rachel walk in with some of his friends and the group of girls that bullied me in middle school, talking to Rachel. I can feel a knot forming in my throat. I felt someone wrap their arm around me. It was Jin who made me look away from the group, I guess he knew what I was staring at.

        "Come on.” Jin led me down to the courtyard to the bench we sat at in our first meeting.

        “Are you okay?” Jin asked after I explained what I told Namjoon.

        “Yeah. It’s for the best anyways.” I lay my hand on the bench next to me.

        “It must feel good now that you finally cleared things up.” Jin said. I nodded and closed my eyes to feel the warmth of the sun on my face. I felt a hand slowly touching mine. I smile with my eyes still closed and turned my hand over to let Jin know it was okay to hold my hand. We both laced our fingers together simultaneously and sat outside in silence on the bench for the remaining lunch time.

        Last class of the day which I dreaded the most. That means seeing Namjoon and Rachel flirt with each other for an hour and twenty minutes. I moan as I walk into the class and I see the two already. Rachel was sitting on a desk and Namjoon in front of her, playing with her hands. I look around to see an open desk far away from them, but the only one opened was on in the front, just a row next to them. Just a great way to start the class.

        I walk over and take a seat, pulling out a book to act like I’m studying for a test, but all I hear is Namjoon whispering loudly seductive things in Rachel’s ear as she giggled. After minutes of getting tired of this, I slam my book shut and stand up to face them.

        “Hey, why don’t you two go get a room or something. We have students who actually want to learn here instead of listening to your pathetic romantic poems of how you want to see her naked.” I see Rachel blushing as Namjoon just stood there with his mouth wide open.

        “By the way Namjoon, sorry to kill your title of the bra master, but I’m pretty sure that’s not the way to take off a bra.”  I sat back down feeling proud. I could hear bickering behind me from their friends, but at least I shut the couple up for a bit. The teacher walks in and begins class.

        Throughout the class I zoned in and out of the lesson. Until one of the teachers rushed into the classroom, out of breath. He walks up to my teacher and whispers in his ear. My teacher nods and the other teacher turned to the class.

        “Where is Sungmin?” The teacher cleared his voice. Inside I was debating back in forth in my mind to raise my hand or not. To be honest it wouldn’t surprise me if Rachel went to the principle and ranted about me. I rose my hand away.

        “Oh.” The teacher walks to me and lend down to whisper something in my ear.

      “Miss, I didn’t know if you wanted the whole class to know, but you are reported to go the hospital to see your mom who is now stable.” My body froze. I can’t believe a word the teacher just said. My mom is really alive? Even though I’m shocked I also feel relieved.

        I dropped my pencil with my mouth wide open. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me.

        “W-what.” I stuttered, I slowly look up to the teacher. The teacher smiles and nods. I slowly shift my eyes back to my desk.

        “Okay. I’ll be in the office in a minute.” The teacher agrees and walks out. I stand up and pack all my stuff up in shock. But before I leave I accidently glance over to Namjoon. I guess it’s just a habit. I see a confused look on his face and just to clear things up I mouthed the words, “Mom.” He understood and I turned around to head out the door.