"Wait,"

Kei halted. "Don't you have celebration inside? Why, you want to laugh at me, mock me? Go ahead. You win."

"No, I don't come to mock or laugh at you," Mina said. "I just want to know the reason." She was confused when Kei chuckled.

"It's over, it doesn't matter anymore."

Mina caught the girl's arm when she was about to leave, turning her around. "It matters to me, because you hurt her." She released the arm, looking down at the girl. "I want the reason, now."

"Is she really important to you?" Kei asked.

Mina was taken aback for a moment. "Of course she is," she stated. The girl looked down, still keeping the small smile. "Now, the reason."

Kei brought gaze up. "You don't remember?" she asked.

Mina knitted brows, confused.

"You didn't," Kei said. She spun around. "At my first day, in first year, some boys locked me inside classroom after school, because I didn't let them to use my new textbook. I cried but they just laughed at me, keeping me inside." She inhaled, smiling slightly. "Then someone came by, scolded the boys. She unlocked the door and helped me out the room. She saved me."

"You...you're the girl?" Mina finally could remember the incident. It was her first day too at Academy. She was grown up in a foster care that she had seen many bullies. It made her angry at those boys. But Kei looked different from the girl she had helped back then.

"You didn't recognize me, did you?" Kei said. "Well I had changed my appearance since then, to get your attention. I want to be your friend since I had no friends back then. But you never noticed me, sadly."

Mina looked aside, breathing out a heavy breath. All things happened because she had ignored the girl. The girl broke her relationship with Momo, trying to ruin her reputation, only to have revenge on her.

"I always study hard, get the best grade in all my classes, practicing every day in hope you will see my performance, but it's useless. You never looked at me," Kei said, turning to Mina. "Everything is useless." But the next second a slap on face surprised her.

"Idiot girl," Mina said. "Nothing is useless. You have learned and practiced hard, it makes the person you are now, smart with great talent. Never say such word again."

Kei couldn't bring gaze up, letting silent tears roll down her cheeks. She felt ashamed. She was surprised when Mina grabbed her shoulder and hugged her.

"I'm sorry," was what Mina  could offer. At moment she cursed herself mentally for her cold attitude. She never had any interest in anything except dance and music. Until Sana came into her life and she learned to trust other people. And later Mina, who had changed her a lot.

"It's alright," Kei said, pulling off. She turned around, taking deep breath. "You are lucky to have her. She really cares about you." With that she left.

Mina watched as the girl walked down brick path toward formal garden. She sighed. She then noticed Momo. "Haru,"

"You suddenly disappeared that I got worried," Momo said. Mina surprised her by suddenly hugging her.

Mina closed her eyes as she breathed in Momo's boy cologne. She was very grateful to have the girl. She would never hug anyone let alone apologize before. She blamed Momo for changing her.

When Momo felt Mina's kiss on shoulder, she frowned. "Mina, what's wrong?"

Mina leaned off, putting arms over chest. "It's chilly here."

Momo was relieved to see Mina's usual goofy grin. But now the girl was shivering slightly. She finally noticed Mina's upper chest was exposed to chilly air. "Let's get inside," she said. She took the giggling girl's hand, heading back to hall.

They entered Academy hall with Waltz music welcoming them. Boys and girls were dancing around the large hall.

Momo stood still, admiring the beautiful sight in front of her. It was the first time she saw ball. It looked beautiful and elegant. She wandered her eyes over dancing boys and girls, trying to find Tzuyu and Jungyeon but couldn't see them. Instead she spotted Mrs. Bae dancing with Jinyoung. Principal kahi and committee members apparently had left already. Light tug from Mina brought her attention to the girl.

"Dance with me."

Momo followed Mina, walking through dancing teenagers. Mina turned around and released her hand. "Okay, what should I do?"

"Just dance," Mina replied. She giggled when Momo gave 'I-know-that' look. "Like you did when we practice together." She lifted right hand, giving nod with head. Momo followed her, lifting her right palm to meet her. She then started to move.

Momo followed Mina's lead. "I remember it now," she said, grinning when Momo cocked head.

They then spun around, changing direction. Now Momo's left hand was against Mina's. "I think I know this music."

"It's The blue danube," Mina said.

"Don't know its title, just heard it from TV commercial," Momo said. Mina giggled

They once again spun around. Mina then released Momo's hand, stepping back. Momo made a bow while Mina a curtsey. Mina put hand on Momo's shoulder and they continued to dance.

"You are really stunning tonight. It makes difficult not to look at you," Mina said.

Momo blushed slightly. "You are beautiful too."

"Thank you. You too, you have beautiful hair," Mina said, tucking strands of hair behind  Momo's ear. She frowned when Momo stopped at sudden. "What's wrong?"

"I don't wear my wig. Where is it? I must have thrown it somewhere."

Mina giggled, pulling the girl back into dance. "It's alright. I like your long hair. Besides you are girl now."

Momo slapped head mentally. They had revealed their identity and now there was no reason to put wig on. "By the way, your partner won't be mad? I mean I steal his partner."

Mina released Momo's hand before encircling her arm around the girl's shoulders. "Don't worry, he can find someone," she said. Her eyes caught someone with white tuxedo dancing not far from them. "See, I told you."

Momo saw Jimin dancing with another girl- not just any girl but president of School of Theatre. "Is that Krystal-ssi? Wow, didn't see that actually."

"I've known it for long time, though she never admitted it," Mina said. She chuckled, turning back to her partner. She stepped closer, eyes glued to Momo's. "You should at least warn me first, you know. You almost give me heart attack."

"Sorry," Momo said, offering sheepish smile. "But I don't want to bring you into my problem." Mina leaned back slightly and she quickly added. "I mean, I don't want to make you worried." She cried when Mina pinched her cheek. "Mina," The girl just grinned innocently. For the next moment they just stared at each other, moving side to side, letting classical music envelope them in its softness and warmth. There were still some things needed to be settled about their status. But there would be tomorrow for it. For now she just wanted to enjoy her first ball in life. With her first love.

Meanwhile, at the other side of hall, Tzuyu was talking with her classmate since it would be a little awkward if she asked a dance. But luckily the girl decided to stay with her, at least. So they passed time by chatting while watching the rest of students dancing around. She spotted Momo with Mina and smiled in relief. She was relieved to see them, finally get over the tough time. But she couldn't find Jungyeon. She wondered where Jungyeon was. She was about to ask the girl beside her but someone bumped her shoulder.

"Sorry, Tzuyu?," Mark said. "You girls not join?"

"Have some rest," Tzuyu replied Mark before offering smile to Sana.

"You must be Erika, right?" Mark approached the girl standing next to Tzuyu. "A choir singer, I remember you, we've had practice together before."

"Yes, we did."

"May I have a dance?" Mark asked, holding a hand out. The girl took his hand and they headed to dance floor.

Tzuyu watched as Mark left with her partner. Suddenly she felt nervous being left behind with Sana. She bit her lips, trying not to glance at Sana, that she missed a grin over the girl's face.

'You're the best Mark!' Sana put serious face, stepping closer toward the nervous girl in tux. "So, it's Tzuyu, it's a beautiful name."

"Really? Thanks, it's from my mother, actually my father prepared other name, like flower or something, but she insisted, and finally..." Tzuyu stammered. Sana's amused look stopped her. "Sorry." She cleared her throat, embarrassed. Sana's giggle just made her blush deeper.

"Glad they decided Tzuyu," Sana said. She held gaze on the blushing girl. "Because it's beautiful, just like the person, shining brightly like morning sun."

"Thanks." Tzuyu smiled shyly before casting gaze down. "I'm sorry...I..."

Sana moved to Tzuyu's front, a hand out.

Tzuyu looked down at Sana's extended hand.

"I will have to find another partner again if you don't take my hand."

Tzuyu lifted her gaze. Those hazelnut-colored eyes were looking at her warmly. "But I'm..."

"What, a girl? Yes, I can see that."

"So, it means you...don't..."

"Oh dear God," Sana groaned lightly, grabbing the girl's hand. "Perhaps I should just kiss you right now." At Tzuyu's flushed face she giggled. "Just kidding. Now, can I have my dance? I miss dance with you."

Tzuyu just shook head but smiled nonetheless, following Sana toward dance floor. She glanced at their joined hands and felt those feelings she had been trying to suppress inside her. Being an older made her always hold herself and give way to her younger sister, on everything. But just for once she gave in to what her heart desired.

While Momo and Tzuyu enjoyed the ball with their partners, Jungyeon was wandering at corridor outside, looking for her partner. "Where's she?" She sighed.

After Principal's announcement Nayeon had somehow disappeared. She had looked inside hall but couldn't find the girl. She decided to give another try inside, but then her eyes caught a figure leaning against marble pillar on the other side. A girl wore blue dress. She smiled, trotting toward the girl. "Nayeon yah, thank god I found you here. Guess what," she said with bright smile. "I'm a..." The word died in her throat as Nayeon's palm landed on her cheek.

Still in shock Jungyeon looked at Nayeon, hand over her innocent cheek. "Nayeon,"

"You...you lied to me."

It felt like something clutch her heart by looking at the girl's slightly red eyes. Jungyeon opened her mouth but oddly couldn't make something out. She lost her tongue as the hurt eyes were looking at her.

"I hate you."

"Nayeon wait," Jungyeon caught the girl's hand but only to lose it. The girl tried to run but stumbled on her heel. "Nayeon,"

Jungyeon approached the stumbled Nayeon but her hands were pushed off.

"Let me go!" Nayeon forced body up, running away.

Jungyeon swallowed hard a breath. At moment she wanted to slap herself for being blind about Nayeon's feeling. 'Nayeon' She brought gaze down and found Nayeon's shoe. She bent over to pick it. "Cinderella forgot her shoe."

She trailed thumb over the tan satin shoe, looking at the empty corridor.

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Momo kept her eyes close while moving feet from side to side. She couldn't count for how long they had been dancing. It was only music and scent of Mina that filled her mind; she would care. Her hands nestled on Mina's waist and the girl's arms around her neck. Their heads were touching each other- Mina's on her.

"Haru,"

Momo raised head after Mina leaning off. The girl was about to say something but the center light suddenly went off. "What happens?"

Mina smiled. "The time for new King and Queen."

Momo turned her gaze as MC boy made a speech about the fantastic ball.

"And now, I bet all of you can't wait, we will announce King and Queen of this year."

Momo let out a chuckle at other students' excited cheer. She glanced at Mina and the girl wriggled her brows. They turned gaze back to the MC.

Jimim and vice president of School of Dance approached the MC. An envelope in Jimin's hand.

"The King and Queen of St. Mary's Academy of this year are..."

Momo looked around. Everyone was waiting with excitement. Although she didn't really have the interest but held a breath nonetheless. A bright light fell upon them caused her to shut eyes.

".. HARU and MINA!"

Squeals and cheers exploded inside hall.

Momo opened her eyes. "What's going on?" The question just slipped from her mouth, earning her a giggle from Mina. Finally the realization hit her. 'We're the King and Queen? Of St. Mary's Academy? Oh my god!'

"Uh, is it Queen and Queen, now?"

Momo couldn't help small laugh at the MC's question. Mina took her hand, laughing as well. She ran a hand over the nape of her neck, smiling shyly at cheers from other students.

Tzuyu and Sana put thumbs up.

Jimim and the vice president boy, together with the MC, approached Momo and Mina.

"Congratulations Mina," Jimin said to his smiling happily partner before turning to Momo. "Congratulations."

Momo didn't expect the hearty smile from Jimin. "Thanks."

"May I?" Jimim took a crown and put it on Mina's head- since Mina kept the title so he did it instead. He then took the crown he had worn the same time last year, facing the shorter girl. "I am sorry, you know, for not being friendly and other stuff."

Momo gave the same bright and hearty smile to him. "It's alright, and thanks too."

Jiro nodded, placing the crown over Momo's head. But it was a little bit big for her. "Perhaps we should prepare for double Queens, or Kings."

They laughed at the joke from the former King.

"I present you," the MC said. "St. Mary's Academy new Queens!"

Momo could only laugh. At moment they were like in a wedding, as the married couple, getting bless from friends. She would never ever forget the moment. She felt light squeeze on hand, turning to her Queen. Delicate long fingers took her cheek. It didn't surprise her when soft and warm lips kissed her. But not like seven months ago, this time she didn't mind it. On the contrary, she was happy.

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