After what happened yesterday, I was worried about what to say or do in front of pervy, but I realized I shouldn't have been worried.

He's still the normal pervy I know.

How do I know?

He still had his unapproachable, arrogant, chin-up face when I arrived.

Nothing really changed. Well, except for the way he looks at me. It was like he was looking straight into my soul through my eyes. Every time our eyes met, he dug up everything I'd kept inside me. And it's creeping me out. That's why I keep on avoiding his eyes as much as possible.

He wasn't talking to me, just staring. It was like I was being investigated. I hate this feeling. This went on forever.

*DING DONG*

Finally!! Lunchtime!

Pervy took a final glance at me as he left...alone?? Where's Jong-

"Jewel-shi!" the guy I was looking for appeared before me.

I jumped at his sudden appearance. Geez!! It almost gave me a heart attack! I was still feeling my heart when he spoke again.

"Jewel-shi! Come with me." he smiled widely.

Somehow, I felt uneasy. Jonghyun is known as the "girl-killer," or what we all know as Playboy or Cassanova. He already had a fling with all the girls here. Whenever a girl is with Jonghyun, they know she's another addition to his collection. Tsk3. He really should change his lifestyle.

"YA!" he yelled as he shook my shoulders.

"WHAT?!" I yelled back. I'm somewhat comfortable with him now; there's no need to pretend. He's pervy's friend, remember? So what's there to pretend?

"Come with me." the wide smile not leaving his face.

"Wh-wh-where??" I stuttered.

"Aish! I won't do anything to you, okay?" he defensively said.

"That's what you say to all your victims. =_= "

"Ya! What victim? I'm a good guy! It's not like I do something they don't like. They ask for it. They-"

"STOP!!!" I covered my ears. I can't believe I'm hearing all this! "Where exactly are we going?" I tried changing the subject.

"Not telling." he acts as if zipping his mouth.

"Okay. I'm leaving." I was about to walk away, but he stopped me.

"Ayyy..You're making this hard for me."

I furrowed. What is he talking about?

He sighed.

"Will you go if I say Minho's there?" he stared at me hopefully.

Minho? What difference would it make if Minho was there? But honestly, after hearing that Minho's there, I started considering going with him.

But still, not that easy...

"I don't believe you."

His shoulders fell down.

"Please? Just come. Please?" he pleads.

Eh? His pleading? He doesn't plead like this with his victims, right? So, I guess he's not planning on harassing me, right?

"Alright! Alright! I'll come with you!" I said in surrender.

"Really??" he hugged me tightly.

Ayyy..Jonghyun really is the master of skinship. >.<

While walking, I started doubting him again. We were already in a hallway where no student could be seen. And I've never been to this part of the school ever.

"Y-ya! W-where are you taking me?"

He hasn't answered. Instead, he grabbed my wrist and held it tightly while dragging me.

"Y-ya!" I yelled at him. I tried to escape his hold, but he held it tighter.

I searched for someone, but there was no one around. How could I ask for help?

Jonghyun! I can't believe you're as evil as this! I thought you were different from all the other playboys out there, but you're the same as them! I'm gonna kick your balls real hard when I escape from you!!

He was walking faster now. We were walking towards a room...an abandoned room.

Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me go, you dino-head!!! Somebody help me!!!!!!!

"We're here!" he opened the door, still not letting go of me.

"You can let me go now." I tried acting calm. The moment I'm free, I'd totally run away before he could do something perverted to me.

He just stared at me. The door is still partly open. I don't want to peek at what's inside that room! All I want is to get away from here!

"Okay," he said flatly and let go.

I'm free!!!!!

I was about to run when a familiar voice stopped me.

"Noona!"

Eh? That's one familiar voice. Taemin??

I turned back at the door. And there, Taemin's skinny figure appeared right beside the wide-opened door.

"You came!" he then dragged me inside.

Should I allow myself to let him drag me in? Shouldn't I be removing my arm away from him? Shouldn't I treat him coldly? Shouldn't I be hating him? But... he doesn't know anything. I shouldn't include him between me and Jihyun's fight.

As we walked inside, I saw a round table with 3 other boys sitting around it. Onew, Minho and pervy.

O.O

"I told you, you should have fetched her yourself, Minho. I'm sure she was thinking that I was gonna rape her or something. Tsk!" Jonghyun complained while closing the door.

I bent my head, and Minho laughed at my action.

I'm sorry, Jonghyun. >.<

"You should have told me where we're going!" I defended myself.

"He can't." Minho answered.

"And if he did, then there won't be any excitement. What matters is Jonghyun successfully brought her here." Onew comforted Jonghyun.

Jonghyun sat in between Onew and pervy. The only vacant chairs are between Onew and Minho or Minho and pervy.

I was on my way to the chair between Onew and Minho when Taemin passed me and sat there.

That was my chair. T^T

"Let's get this over with." pervy snapped boredly.

Because I had no choice, I took the chair between Minho and pervy.

We all just stared at each other for a few minutes.

So...what is this all about??

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I discovered this "secret meeting" is for Jihyun's birthday party. Taemin said pervy mentioned something about Jihyun's birthday, so they decided to plan a birthday party for her.

They said this was all pervy's idea, but I find it hard to believe. All the time we talked, he sat there with his headphones on. Was he even listening? His attention just focused purely on his phone....wait!!! Isn't that the newest model today??

"So, what do you think?" I was distracted from examining his brand-new phone any longer when Onew asked. All eyes were on me, except for pervy, obviously, who was still not paying attention.

"Eh? I'm sorry. I didn't catch up.

So they started telling me their plan again.

Onew wanted it to be a chicken party. That means all the dishes would be chicken, and so are the decorations. =_=

Jonghyun wanted it to be a bar-like party with disco lights. And bars have alcoholic drinks, right? But we're still not of legal age. =_=

Minho wanted it to be sporty, like sports balls everywhere. He even wanted the decorations to focus more on soccer. =_=

And Taemin wanted a costume party. He already warned his hyungs not to dare wear Pikachu because that's what he plans to wear. =_=

Geez! Will this really work?

I almost gave up the thought of a surprise party when...

"A fairytale party."

OoO <--our faces upon hearing it.

Everybody fell silent as all eyes stared at the owner of the voice.

(KEY'S POV)

Sigh.

Will this meeting have a positive outcome? Phew. They were all so hyper and excited that I could hear their voices even though I had headphones on, but they were blurting out nonsense plans. Their imaginations are way too vast for a birthday party.

A birthday party.....

"Wow! Balloons!" she pointed out the balloons from a car passing us.

"Maybe they're having a birthday party." I responded.

"Yeah. Maybe. Have you experienced having a birthday party?"

I nodded.

"How was it? Is it nice?" she asked eagerly.

I nodded again. I stared at this little girl beside me. Enthusiasm in her eyes. Those eyes. Those vulnerable eyes made me want to protect and shield her from all the hurts this world would bring.

"How about you?" I asked her.

She frowned. "I never experienced having a huge birthday party. Just a simple celebration with my..family and..friends." her voice turns to a whisper.

"Ah! Then what party do you like?" I tried brightening up the mood again.

"Eh?" her eyes confused.

"If you'd be given a chance to have a birthday party, what would you want?"

She touched her chin. Thinking. Then she looked at me, pouting.

"Can't think of anything." she pouts, her eyes looking like a lost kitten.

Aigo! So cute!

"Ayyy! Anything! Think of anything!"

"Why? Are you giving me a birthday party??"

"Hmmm...When we grow up! I'll give you a wonderful birthday party when I already have my own money!"

Her eyes beamed.

"Now, what party do you like?"

"Hmmm.." she was thinking hard. "Aha!" she exclaimed.

"A fairytale party." I blurted out the words absentmindedly.

There was complete silence around. I look up to see 5 pairs of eyes looking surprisingly at me.

Jonghyun stood upright and started hugging me.

"I never knew you had that in you!" he teased.

I narrowed my eyes and hit Jonghyun's shoulder to make him stop. Everybody was laughing except for one.

Ugly was just staring at me. Though I'm unsure if she's aware she's staring at me. It's like she's thinking of something else. Her face was blank. Then she bends her head down.

"A fairytale party." she whispered.

"Yeah! Isn't it nice, noona? No! It's not nice! It's perfect!" Taemin clapped both hands.

Ugly raised her head.

"Hah? Ahh yeah. A fairytale party is perfect!" she smiled and showed the same excitement Taemin had. When he was no longer looking, she returned to being the absent-minded girl she was before.

Tsk!

"Ya! Ugly!" I called. She wasn't moving.

"UGLY!" I yelled in her ear.

She jumped. She looked at me with hurt and rage while massaging her ear.

"What?! In case you don't see, you don't need to yell, I'm just beside you!!" she complained.

"Whatever." I shrugged. "So, here's what you're going to do."

(JEWEL'S POV)

So that's it. It has already been decided.

We'll be throwing a fairytale party for Jihyun. Aside from that, they also told me to do a critical task: to not talk to Jihyun until the day of her birthday. That's two weeks. They said the surprise would be more appreciated that way. And unexpectedly, I survived the first week.

I haven't argued about what they want since me and Jihyun had a fight, too--but it was tough. I am always fond of being with her every day. Sigh. I hope I can survive the remaining days.

Just keep in mind that this is for Jihyun.

Minho always walks with me every dismissal. He might have noticed how hard it is for me. He had already done a lot of things for me. I couldn't deny that I'm fortunate to have him.

He really does treat me as a friend.

Maybe Jihyun's right after all. Perhaps I should give myself a chance.

We were already at my apartment's door, and Minho waved me goodbye. He was about to turn around, but I stopped him.

"Wait! Minho!" I called.

He faced me again. Smiling.

"Ahm. Thank you." I look straight into his eyes to show him how sincere I am.

He was taken aback at first but smiled warmly afterward.

"That's what friends are for." he simply replied.

I nodded.

Then, a perfect "o" curve from his lips.

"You agreed?" he asked shockingly.

I nod again. "Thanks. Thanks for treating me as your friend."

He suddenly frowned.

"Ahh...Yeah...Right. You, being my friend, is different from me being your friend." he shook his head and sighed.

"Really? When did friendship become one-sided?" I teased...

I don't know if this is the right decision. But Minho has been really good to me. And...he reminds me so much of him. Somehow, I feel like I'm with him whenever I'm with Minho.

"We're....friends?" his already big eyes turned bigger.

I just smiled. "Lucky you... You're the first friend I have since-"

I was already cut off coz he suddenly hugged me.

I was shocked at his action. I felt for my heart coz I was afraid it might fall out of shock. I examined how it reacted to Minho's hug, but it was normal. Honestly, it did act crazy at first, but it was already normal in no time. Phew! I thought it would just be beating wildly.

Minho had a massive grin when he let go of me.

"Friends?" he stretched out his hand.

I just stared at it for a moment but reached out afterward.

"Friends."

"There's no taking that back." he threatened.

I laughed.

"Minho.." he raised his eyebrows. "You've been so good to me I don't know how to repay you."

"Being your friend is enough."

I shook my head firmly. "No! That's not enough!" I pouted.

"Fine! Fine! I'll think of something!"

I smiled widely upon hearing it.

"Aigoo." he narrowed his eyes and messed my hair. "Now, get in." he shooed me.

"I'm not forgetting, okay! I'll totally wait for that day to pay you back." I reminded him before I got into the apartment.

(JIHYUN'S POV)

I was waiting for my unnie by the window since we weren't walking home together ever since that fight.

Finally! She's home!

And she's with Minho again? Are they dating? I often ask Minho about their relationship status, but he just smiles. What kind of answer is that??!!

I always see unnie smile when she's with Minho, but somehow, it's not like I don't like Minho, but I prefer the guy with a unique hairstyle for her. I'm curious what his name is.

O.O!!!!!

Omo!!! Minho suddenly hugged unnie!! What is this??!! Was Minho courting unnie?? And now she answered yes???

>.<

But what would happen to the guy with the unique hairstyle?? No! I'm sorry, Minho. You're my friend, but it's not you that I prefer for my sister.