"We should start now. We have a lot of things to discuss."

The other old man with white hair said.

I looked at them with a confused face and they seem to understand it.

This is weird.

"Let's start off with the contract." –principal

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XIUMIN

"Uhm, excuse me sirs but...what contract are you talking about?"

I asked confusedly.

They all looked at me.

I returned their looks but I got no answer for a minute.

"Alright, I'll explain it to you briefly. So listen carefully."

The principal stated.

I nodded.

"The contract includes EXO-M and Teen Top. I'm pretty sure you've heard of them already."

"Wait, wait, wait! EXO-M? Teen Top? What does it matter to me, sir? Not to be rude but I don't even know them that much. This is just my first day here."

"I know that Xiumin. Don't be so surprised when I say we keep an eye on each of them."

The bald old man joined.

"And now that you seem to be quite involved between our grandsons..."

"Grandsons? You mean..."

"Yes. We are the founder and co-founder of this school. Luhan and Chunji's grandfathers."

The other old man with white hair revealed.

My mouth opened wide with the realization.

WTF is going on?

Why am I facing these school founders?

"That's just a piece of information young man."

I couldn't think of anything to say.

"So going back to the contract, as I said, it involves Luhan and Chunji's groups. All of them signed the contract. It's a contract requiring them to never make this school, once again, a battleground of school gangs."

"Gangs?!"

"Lower your voice down, Xiumin. As a principal here, I don't want students freaking out about gangs."

"S-sorry sir but..."

"We understand you know not much about this, Xiumin. But we need your help." – bald old man

"Wow, this is like a movie huh?"

I joked but no one seems to get it so I awkwardly cleared my throat.

"So, what's in the contract, sir?"

"EXO-M and Teen Top are gangs. Not just in this school but in this city."

"WHAT?! Are you fuck- Are you serious sir?"

"Yes."

"But we're just in high school how can they be-"

"Youngsters nowadays are daring and more dangerous than what you think Xiumin." –old man with white hair

This is crazy. This unbelievable.

I mean just look at them.

They're so thin. They even look like women at some point.

"I know what you're thinking. Maybe some information will let you understand better." – bald old man

"My grandson, Chunji, he may seem gentle just like the others but he's not. He's good in Taekwondo and fencing. He's been in school and street fights several times since he was 13."

"Thirteen?! That young?"

"As for Luhan, almost like Chunji. He's good in martial arts-Taekwondo and Muay Tai. He's good at sports, especially football. He had his first fight at 12. We needed to run to the hospital not because he's hurt but he almost killed his opponent, who was 15 back then."

"Kill?! 12 versus 15?! How in the world..."

"Don't be deceived by their looks. I know that you know that." – principal

"When you stepped into this school, we already have an eye for you-"

"You were spying on me?"

I cut the old man with white hair.

"More like observing you." – old man with white hair.

"But I swear I never had a fight with them. I don't-"

The old men both chuckled. While the principal fixed his glasses.

"Of course we know that. You looked like a little kitten scared around them."

WHAT?! Me? Kitten?!

"Ah, we don't have much time left. We have to go now." – white-haired old man

"I hope no one else will know anything about what we've talked in this room Xiumin." – bald old man

"You never saw us, you never talked to us. Keep that in mind." – white-haired old man

"Sirs?"

That's all I could say but they never looked back and left the room.

"Take this Xiumin. That will help you understand the situation better."

The principal gave me 3 folders.

I took it and read the first folder.

TEEN TOP PROFILE

2nd folder says EXO-M PROFILE.

And the last one is THE CONTRACT.

"Don't let anyone see those folders. Keep it safe."

"But sir, I don't know what's going on."

"I understand. You will soon know and understand it. For now, go home and rest."

Then he left me sitting while looking at the folders in my hands.

What am I supposed to do?

Why am I in this situation?

I know I'll get the answer sooner or later. I'll just have to rest and think of it later.

"I'm going, principal-"

"Just call me Mr. Park, Leeteuk Park."

He smiled and I feel much better.

"Okay, Mr. Park. I'll go ahead."

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(Somewhere in a private hotel room)

In a phone call...

"Yes, we already met him a while ago."

(So you've started giving him information?)

"That's right. He's grown up. He's still clueless but he'll know more soon."

(Just take it slowly, you know...)

"Don't worry. We'll make sure he's safe."

(You should. I gotta go. Please call me when anything happens.)

"Sure."

End call.

"So he's gone attached to the boy?"

"Mr. Lee, you know that man is like our child. And that boy is just like our grandsons."

"You know Mr. Xi, if that tragedy didn't happen...aah, such a pity."

"Let's not think about that dark past. All we have to do now is to observe...and protect that boy."

"Haha, we don't want an angry Heechul. We all know no one can stop him. He already lost his brother...he can't lose..."

Mr. Xi nodded as he brought the sherry into his hands.

"We'll have to make sure."

Mr. Lee nodded this time sipping from his wine glass.

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(In Xiumin's apartment)

"Aaaah so tired."

"Should I call appa now? Maybe he's already at home."

I whispered to myself as I reached my phone on my side table.

It's quite peaceful living alone in this big apartment but sometimes, I get lonely thinking my father is away.

His phone is ringing.

(Hello Umiiiin~)

"Appa!"

(Yah, is my kid okay? How's your first day of school? Did you make any friends? Is your school great? Do they have lots of hot guys?)

"Yah! Appa! Stop asking me a lot of questions and let me answer first. And why are you asking hot guys instead of sexy girls?"

(Are you crazy? Your appa is much more beautiful than those girls in skirts. That's why I am Cinderella!)

"Arrasseo...arrasseo appa. But how's Japan? When are you coming home and visit me? It's been 3 months. Did you get my favorite manga books there? Can you bring home some delicious Japanese food?"

(Yah! Stop questioning me. How can I answer if you don't shut your pretty mouth?!)

I chuckled. He really is my father.

My Heechul appa.

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Don't worry my dear readers, I'll make sure every chapter will be at least 1k words.

We still have a lot of information to reveal.

See you in chapter 4!