"Hye sonn..Everything's gonna be alright..Sshhh..." his hands are still around me, caressing my back for me to calm down. We were playing just a while ago, but he asked me a foolish question that caused me to cry hysterically at him.

"Ahm..Hye Sonn, what if the day comes that I have to leave you? What will you do?"

As soon as I heard him say that, I stopped at what I was doing and just froze there. I felt numb. He was my strength. He was the reason I managed to smile and play despite everything I was going through. And now, he's asking me that question?

Maybe he noticed that I wasn't moving at all, and there was this horrified expression on my face coz he sat closely at my side and placed his hand around my shoulder to assure me that he was still there.

"Ya! I was just asking, okay! I'm just here, I'm not leaving!" he laughed.

Right there and then, I started to cry and punch him everywhere. But I was just a kid and still weak, so it doesn't really hurt him. And he was way too strong for his age. We're just the same age, and he may look petite, but he's strong.

"Don't you ever ask me that question again!!" I shouted at him. He smiled my favorite smile, so I calmed down. But the fear never subsided. I looked up at him with serious eyes.

"You're not leaving me, right?" he seemed taken aback by my question but smiled again and nodded.

"Then promise that you won't leave me." I held out my hand to make that pinky promise with him.

He was thinking twice if he'd reach for it. I looked at him with pleading eyes, and so he decided to.

"I promise." he sealed the promise with those words, and I believe him, but something inside me just won't make my tears stop.

"Stop crying. You look ugly when you cry." he teased.

I chuckled. I felt his hand on my cheek, and he started to wipe off my tears. He was staring at me, and I think I caught a glimpse of sadness in his eyes, but I had no time to confirm it because he hid it immediately.

"Ya! Don't be a crybaby. Smile." he showed his genuine smile that I so adore. His smile looks so angelic. Everything about him is angelic. His smile seems to come from the heavens, and light shines from it. It's so warm that I can't help but smile back.

He was still wiping my tears when everything became dark. I couldn't see anything except for the two of us. I held his hand, which was wiping my tears. Then, it seemed like something was pulling him away from me.

No! Don't leave!

We were tightly holding each other's hand, but the thing pulling him was stronger. I could feel heavy tears rushing down my cheeks. They were blocking my sight!

Stop crying! Dammit!

His hands are blurring. He's fading!

No! Don't go! You promise me you won't leave me! Please!

I was already running to maintain the hold on each other's hands, but something made me stumble and let go of his hand. When I looked up, he was already far from me.

"Promise me that you'll always smile, Hye Sonn..promise me." he said.

The last thing I saw was his angelic face, smiling at me before he was totally swallowed by the darkness.

I woke up panting and felt something wet in my face. I dreamt of him again. I unconsciously lifted my hand to my face and felt tears in it. I heard myself chuckle lazily. I never knew I still know how to cry. I thought I had forgotten how.

I promise I won't cry and will always smile, but look at me now. I'm crying, and it's because of you! And so? You're not here anyway! You're not here to see me cry! You're not here to know that I've already broken my promise. It's because you're not here by my side like you once did! You broke the promise first, remember?

You're no longer here... You're no longer here to calm me and assure me that everything's gonna be okay...I'm all alone now, just like before.

I close my eyes to calm myself down when I hear noises in the other room. My sister's room.

"Come on! What's all this noise for?! It's still early morning, and she's so noisy!" I turned to check the clock. My eyes went wide!

Oh, my holy cow! It's already 7:30, and class starts at 8:00!!

Oh no! Oh no!

This is our first day, and we're gonna be late. Dammit! Dammit!

I jumped out of bed, not knowing what to do first. I walked back and forth inside the room.

What to do first? What to do first? Ohhhhhh!!! What should I do??? I know this is wasting my time, but I have a mental block, and I don't know what to do! I'm in a panic!

"Calm down, will ya?" a giggling voice said.

I stopped walking. That's right. Calm down. Pheew.. Breathe in...Breathe out... breathe in...Breathe out...

"What if you should start going in the shower, wash yourself, brush your teeth, and wear your school uniform? Then we're ready to go. Alright??" she said, still giggling.

"Great idea!"

I went to the bathroom and opened the shower. Hot water is pouring down my body. Ooooh. I feel relaxed. I got the soap and...I have no idea how I managed to do it, but it took me only 10 minutes to prepare myself and head to school.

(JONGHYUN'S POV)

" AAAAAAAYYY! I'm so bored! The first day of class is so boring! Where are all the students? I haven't seen anyone pass in front of me yet!" Key complained with his diva voice.

That high-octave voice of his really damages my eardrum.

I looked at Key while massaging my ear, which got the full blast of his voice. His head rested on both his palms, and his lips were pouting. He really looks bored. Ha-hah.

"That's because you insulted almost all the students here. They're keeping their distance from you, you know." I answered his earlier complaint.

"Of course!" He turned to look at me but did not leave his position. "I'm Almighty Key!" he rolled his eyes and smirked. Sigh. He and his signature smirk.

"By the way, where are they?" i changed the subject before he strikes his boredom on me.

"We're here!" we turned to see Taemin, Minho, and Onew walking towards us.

Taemin automatically ran towards Key and hugged him. Key welcomed him back with wide arms. Honestly, it is only Taemin that Key doesn't insult. I don't blame him. I couldn't find any words to insult Tae either.

"Where have you been??" Key asked Taemin.

Taemin was sitting on Key's lap like a baby. If you look at them, they look like father and son. Key just loves him so much. Well, Key loves us all, but I could say he loves Tae more. He acts like a proud daddy in front of him. Always smiling and being cute. The total opposite when Tae's not around. Or should I say, he could act like himself in front of Tae. If only he acts like this in front of girls, I'm sure they'll go crazy over him.

"What are you looking at?!" Key hissed coldly to a giggling girl looking at him and Tae, but suddenly ran off at Key's reaction towards her.

Her eyes showed fear and embarrassment. I shook my head. Key? Acting all cute toward a girl, huh? Fat chance, Jonghyun. What even made you think of something as impossible as that?

"I was hungry. So we find a restaurant that--"

"But we have a canteen in our school." Onew was cut off by Key.

"--have chicken." Onew continued as if nobody cut him off.

"And you?" he turned to Minho.

Onew suddenly stood up, pointing at him. We were all startled by his sudden action.

"You! I forbid you to come with me every time I go to a chicken restaurant, Minho!" he exclaimed like a soldier.

Yeah, I know, Onew's weird... sometimes...I mean, most of the time..always.

"You just can't eat it all while we sit staring at you! It's not only you who have a mouth! You should learn how to share!" Minho defended himself.

So, this is all about the chicken.

I bet he stole one piece of chicken. It isn't a big deal for me, but it is for Onew. Chicken has been with him all his life, through his ups and downs, his sad and happy moments. So, he treats chicken very importantly.

They are still arguing. Minho always answers back. Really! Does he remember Onew's the eldest here? But then Minho never treats us as his elder. He shouts at us, wrestles us, and even scolds us when we do something he thinks is wrong. But I prefer him that way.

Before, it'd be a big miracle if he spoke at least two words in a day. No! I'm not exaggerating! It's true! But thanks to me, he finally learned how to express his emotion- being lovey dovey excluded- talk, and laugh, sometimes when he's in the mood.

"Aren't you coming? We still need to find our rooms." Key asked with a bored face.

Crap. Have I been talking to myself that long that I haven't noticed them move? Tsk3.

Tae and Minho find their rooms first. Tae hugged Key goodbye. He tried to hug us, but me and Onew hid behind Key. If we let him hug us now, he'll hug us repeatedly, just like what happened to Key, and I avoid that. Tae went into the room, pouting and stomping, while Minho just nodded at us. He doesn't show sweet emotions towards us, but I know he loves us.

"Hey! Bye!"

Eh? We turned to see Onew already a few feet away from us, standing beside a door. Maybe that's his room.

But...

When did he...

"When did he get there???" I asked Key with wide, shocked eyes.

He just shrugged. I turned to look at Onew again, but he was gone. All I could see was his hand waving goodbye.

Creepy. Seeing only a hand beside the door waving goodbye at us.

Need to get out of here.

"Pft! B-O-R-I-N-G!" Key complained while blowing his bangs with his mouth.

"Where's our room?" I asked.

"I don't care, I'm bored."

"Get outta my way! Move! Move!" I heard someone shout from behind us. I turned to find out what that was. And without even having a chance to know, I then heard a loud thump.

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(JEWEL'S POV)

"We're here! We're here! First day of school!" Jeanie was jumping everywhere and singing loudly. Told you she's exaggerated.

Oh crap!

7:50!

10 minutes left before class starts! I can't make a bad record on our first day. Uhhh. Scratch that. What I really wanted to say is...I can't do anything that would turn their attention on me on my first day! And being late does that.

I grabbed Jeanie's arms and started to run as fast as I could.

I'm almost there! We're going to arrive on time!

No! Someone's blocking my way! Move!

"Get outta my way! Move! Move!" I shouted at the top of my lungs

He's not moving, and I'm running so fast! Hit the break, Jewel!

Oh crap! Too late.

I heard a loud thump as I bumped into someone.

I landed on my butt. Aw! It hurts! I rubbed my back to lessen the pain. Oh no! My sister! I scanned the area and found her standing at the side, giggling.

"Don't worry about me, I'm fine. But I don't think he is." I turned to where she was looking.

I gasped. The guy I bumped landed on all fours...like a...dog.

We're late, but I can't leave him alone like that. I reached and held his arm to help him up. He flinched at my action. He then slapped my hand and shot me a deathly glare. I backed away from him, shocked at his reaction.

I can't blame him though. All people are laughing at him now because of what just happened.

But I can't stay here any longer. We're gonna be late.

"I'm really sorry. " I smiled at him. I stood up and took Jeanie's arms. I turned back only to see him still in that dog-like position and the guy beside him, whom I thought was his companion, looking at me like I just made the biggest mistake in my entire life.

I looked at my front again with a confused look but was totally wiped out when I saw Jeanie's classroom. She still could make it to class without being late, so I ran for it again.

"I'm sorry!" I shouted again without turning my head this time.

We made it to Jeanie's room just in time. At least she's not late. And me? Fat chance.

She went to a vacant desk and waved goodbye.

Now, it's time to find my room.

I was still thinking about the reaction of that guy beside the fallen guy. For some reason, I can't take it off my mind. Aish! What the freakin hell was that about?! Woah..I never knew I was that foul-mouthed. Hmm.. I should ignore it. Yeah. Maybe it's just nothing. Uh-huh.

Sigh. I hope so.

I'm already walking for a long time, but I still haven't found my room. And where is this place? There are no longer any classrooms here. What floor is this, anyway? All I could see was a wide door in front of me. I stepped inside to know where I was.

A POOL???

Oh no. I think I'm lost.

(Key's POV)

I can't believe what just happened! I could still remember looking at Jonghyun boredly as he asked me where our room was..and with just a blink of an eye.....

I breathed heavily as I remembered everything that had happened. I could still hear them laughing. Me and Jonghyun are all alone in the corridor now, but their laughs are still ringing in my head. I don't know how Jonghyun managed to let them leave, but he succeeded. I'm still in my position as earlier. I haven't moved since I was bumped. Or better say, I can't move. My body seems to be frozen. I could feel the heat in my face. My eyes are still wide in shock, my nose flaring and my mouth open.

I'm gonna kill her! She's gonna pay for this! I swear I'll make her pay.

Nobody.ever.humiliates.Almighty.Key!

I'm the one who humiliates them! How dare that ugly blonde, wavy-haired girl! And she even has the guts to touch me and smile after what she just did! ohhhhh! How much I hate her! Aish! I'm gonna kill her! No! That's not right. I don't want to get to prison. Think! Then I felt my mouth smirk as a brilliant idea popped into my head.

That's right...I'm gonna make this school year a living hell for her. I will remove that annoying smile on her ugly face until she begs for mercy and regrets that she's even born in this world! Oh yes. I swear I will!

I don't know how and when I arrived in my room now with Jonghyun on my right. I could feel their faces looking at me. I bet that news already spread to the whole school by now. Aish! Annoying! Stop looking at me, you dimpshits! I shot them a deathly glare, and they quickly turned their heads away. Stupid dumbass.

Ayyyyysh!!!! I can't keep my head up just like I always do because of that ugly bitch! She's gonna pay! And she's gonna pay so hard that she'll beg me to just kill her! I'm gonna rip her apart!

I was still deep in thought when I saw a fashion magazine being tossed on my desk. I furrowed.

"You should read that. You know...just to...calm down?"

I smirked. Jonghyun really knows how to distract me. He knows Fashion mags are my weakness. I'm obsessed with fashion. I'm busy looking at the magazine with my head covered between my arms. I don't care what's happening around me. I heard someone with a female voice introduce herself. Pft! Why are there a lot of girls in the world??

I felt someone sit on my left. Great! Just great! I don't want any seatmate, especially a girl like this dumbass that has been late in class for almost 30 minutes now.

"Hi?" I heard her greet me. I could sense she was smiling. Pft! Annoying! I just shrugged.

Trying to befriend me, huh? Slut! Do you know me? I should be raising my head high like I always do to put you in place right this instant, but my head is entirely covered by this magazine right now because of that humiliating incident.

I could feel her glancing at me from time to time. I know I'm handsome, but this is getting annoying! What the EF is her problem?? Oh no! Maybe she heard about that incident earlier, and she's thinking that I'm stupid. Stupid?? Me?? Stupid?? Nobody should dare to think so lowly of me! I'm Key! Grrr... She's still looking. I can't take this any longer.

"For Pete's sake! What the heck is your problem?!"

She was shocked, maybe because I shouted at her and used foul words against her. But I was as shocked as she was.

"YOU?!" we both said, pointing at each other.

Jonghyun tuned because of the noise we both made, but it wasn't too loud for the whole class to hear. It took me so long to get out of shock, but she quickly fixed her composure and smiled.

A fake smile, I'm sure.

"It's you. About earlier, I'm really sorry. I really didn't mean to--"

"Go to hell, ugly!" I cut her off.

Her eyes widened for a second, but she smiled that annoying smile again and turned away from me.

I looked at Jonghyun and saw him also in a state of shock. His shoulders are down, eyes wide, and mouth open. I nudged him. He's such a shame. He fixed his composure and turned to normal. As if he'll look any better than me if he's normal. Ha-hah! I really find insulting others fun. I slowly smirked. But it's not only that that makes me smirk.

Jonghyun might have noticed my smirk coz he was looking at me with confused eyes.

I looked at him. "I think this year won't be boring after all Jonghyun."

I turned to face in front, the smirk still not leaving my face.

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