Growing up in a poor family, every penny is important for us. Every drop of water should not be wasted. We eat our food with so much gratefulness in our heart. We feel so happy for every blessing and good things that came up. We do appreciate little things.

Most importantly, we value the people who helped us.

It was my first day at my new school, as a scholar i have to study twice as much as an average students. If i lose the scholarship, i will never get the chance to help my family get over poverty. Luckily, i was born smart and gifted with bright mind.

As i walked to the hallway, i can hear a lot of students shouting at each other and being superly annoying. I heard that this school has a lot of delinquent students. 'I should stay out of their way'.

My first day at school wasn't so bad, library is my hide-out and books are my friends.

I head back to my homeroom to pick up my bag when i saw a fragile looking girl cleaning up the room all alone. I wanted to ignore it but i cant help it.

"hey, do you need any help?".. I said giving her a wide smile, she shyly returned it.

"im fine, why are you talking to me? She said while looking down and holding tightly at the broom.

" What.. Do you mean? " i looked at her confused because i didnt know exactly what she was talking about. I could say she was trying to push me away but her voice doesnt sound like annoyed but somehow it sounded like a bit scared.

"You will get bullied too. If you talked to me... No one likes me and they always made fun of me. " she said and it almost break my heart. I dont know what she had been through but if she's thinking like that she must've been bullied in a long time.

I put my bags down and pick up a broom went to the corner and started swiping the floor. I took a glance of her every 30 seconds. She looks scared and traumatised. I really felt bad for her.

As we finished cleaning the room. I started to packed my bag and preparing to leave and so was she. This whole homeroom cleaning should be done by 3 to 5 person. Why the hell is she alone.

She exited the room and i ran  to catch up with her. She flinched when i spoke near her shoulder. "do you wanna walk home together?" asking her, not even knowing where she live. She stared at me for 2 seconds before nodding.

We walked like we didn't even know each other, she's so distant and quiet.

I also learned that her name was Asami by looking at her ID.

The next day, i saw Asami sitting at the back of the classroom and minding her own business, it has been a week and we always go home together. I dont even know anything about her yet.

One day, i came across 3 girl delinquent in the bathroom when i was about to wash my hands. I could them laughing while they are kicking someone's ass over there cause i can see the commotion but not the person they are beating up.

I heard her gasped for air on my way out. Her voice sounds a bit familiar to me. That's when my eyes widened and i couldnt hold back. I ran towards the 3 deliquents and i wasn't wrong it was Asami. Im a bit good at fighting as i grew up in a household where woman does the mans job and i  carry heavy stuff almost everyday.

I punched the first one near me and she fall back with a bleeding nose. I then kicked the other two that made them groan in pain. I immediately pull Asami away and we run like hell.

I was so glad she wasn't badly injured, but I'm sure those three girls are suffering from pain by now.

I was catching my breathe when i suddenly felt Asami hugged me. She cried and i can only listen to her. I can see that she was very thankful to me for helping her.

Asami calmed down and we both return to the classroom together. We clean up and i was about to head out when i heard a male voice saying stuff. I quickly returned to the classroom to see Asami hugging this guy with long hair named Rindou and the other one with braided hair was named Ran.

I dont know about her relationship with those guys but they are cute as hell.

Thinking i need to give them some space. I decided to walked out of the room. However, Asami called out to me.

"YN come here! Was all she said. I came closer to her.

" Yeah? What is it Asami? " i said while staring at the two boys in front of me.

She introduce me to Rindou and Ran and she also told them what happened today. I think she has a relationship with Rindou. Im not quite sure about it.

Ran was staring at me intensely and i couldn't stare back.

"Did you really did that? Thanks for taking care of my girlfriend." Rindou said. As he is smiling towards me.

I can tell they are from the same section as we are but they skipped class like every day. They look like delinquents too.

I went home leaving Asami with her boyfriend. I wondered why is she being bullied when her boyfriend was a deliquent. Maybe they envied her or they were insecure with her. She seems a very nice person.

After a few day i learned that the Haitani Brothers are quite famous on our campus and they have a very good reputation. Also, they came from a very wealthy family. Thats what i heard from Asami.

Asami also invited me over to her house this weekend. I got so excited as she is my first friend.

It was saturday afternoon when me and asami are drinking a cup of tea while studying. I heard her a knock on the door. Asami come to get it while i continously read.

I heard a loud sound like someone just fall on the floor. I ran towards the door and saw Ran and Rindo barely hanging on. They are all beat up but smiling saying they got in trouble but they won.

Ran was the one who fell on the floor. I ran to help him up while Asami is assisting Rindou. Obviously, Ran was more beat up than Rindou, i took. A towel to clean up his wounds, after cleaning it i put an ointment and bandages. I tapped his cheeks twice to wake his unconcious state.. He hummed from it. "where does it hurt Ran? Tell me?" i said and he took of his shirt and i was shocked. He has this perfectly toned abs but what concern me more is the cut from his arm. Its not that big but it need to be cleaned as soon as possible..

He held my hand as he hissed from pain. I can feel that it was really painful. "Okay done. You should take a shower Ran." i said and i was about to stand up when ran grabbed my hand.

"Stay here for a bit" Ran said. i just nod as a respond but im not quite sure whats going on.

"Why? Where else does it hurt? Tell me." i said looking worried. He shake his head that signaled me that it's fine.

He smiled before leaning unto my shoulder, i let him take a rest but i feel a bit awkward. A few minutes after that i heard a soft snoring. ' Oh geez, Ran had fallen asleep'.

I slightly turn carefully not to wake him up. I caress his shiny soft hair. I dont even know what im doing but i couldnt stop my self.

He stayed there for an hour and a half. I let him sleep on my shoulder for a bit. However, i can feel my shoulder getting numb.

I wanted to lay him down on the couch so i could go home as its getting a bit late.

I carefully lay him down, once i did i covered him with blanket. As I was about to leave he grabbed my wrist with strength and made me fall unto the couch.

" I told you to stay for a bit, didn't i? "  he said while hugging my small figure. I blushed.

I blinked a hundred times just to see if this is really happening. As i was still blushing i felt Ran moving and going on top of me on the couch.

"I want you to be mine." Ran said and i blushed even more. Wtf! Is happening..

He didnt want for my respond and i can feel his head moving closer to mine. He then kissed me softly for a minute and it turns a bit aggressive as he starts to enter his tongue on my mouth i tried to push him off as i felt a bit uncomfortable but he wouldnt budge.

He suddenly pulled from the kissed. Stared at me catching my breath, he smirked and said. "Starting today your mine." he stood up and put his shirt on leaving me frozen and still shocked laying on the couch.

After a a few weeks Ran would always bother me at the classroom and cling unto me. He even wanted me to study on his house sometimes. But studying there is not studying at all. It's make out session and him cuddling me all day long.

Im starting to accept this realtionship with him, Ran would always buy me stuff i dont need. Showing off their wealth but he wont force me to accept it. Thats what i like about him.

One day he invited me to the Arcade. He loves playing arcade games with his brother, we went there together with Rindou and Asami. As Ran was playing at one of the claw machine and i hold on to the prizes he'd won. Asami called me to the accompany her to the bathroom. After that we went in one of the tables to order softdrinks and soda.

I stood up to check on Ran. As i was heading his location, i didnt saw him there so i tried to look around. There he is standing near the corner with.. A girl clinging unto him. She has her girl friends that surrounding Ran, i know they are quite popular but i didnt know they are this popular with girls. My blood is boiling from the sight of it. I was moving closer to him when i heard the girl asked Ran if he has a girlfriend.

"No i dont have" was all he said. I stopped from moving as i heard him say those words. I felt my chest ache from what i heard. I swallowed my saliva and forgot what i was about to do.

I wanted to burst out and cry but i was in a public place. 'then what am i to him? No one? We don't have any label?!'.. I thought.

I wanted to get out of this place fast when i was about to turn around i hit someone's chest. Looking up i saw Rindou. Staring at me and back at Ran. He looked at me with sad eyes as i pretend i was okay.

I got back to the table and immediately took my bags and said goodbye to Asami. I hurriedly headed outside as i can no longer hold back my tears.

I hate him.. I hate him so much!

I ran as fast as i can to get away from that place.

I wanted to go home as i felt broken, i shouldn't been with him. I should have been studying by now... I am so stupid!.

As i arrive home i saw my mom washing the laundry. I took off my shoes to help her.

My phone keeps ringing as i lay down on my bed. Not giving a shit about who was calling.

The next day, i was walking to the classroom when i saw Asami. She immediately approached me and hugged me. I didnt say anything and walked inside the classroom with her, making my way unto my sit i saw Rindou with Ran entering the classroom. I quickly got up to leave, I went to the rooftop and tip toed on the edge of the building. The air was cold and comforting, im still depressed from what happened i lost every confidence i have and i started to feel pity for myself.

I started to blame myself for trusting Ran. I was so wrong that id even trust him.

I heard a male voice behind me. When i turn around its a guy from the next section, wearing eyeglasses. He seems smart. I talked to him and he is so goofy and funny saying a lot if stuff about himself.

He then asked me a question.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" he said, but at the same time Ran had entered the rooftop and over heard what the guy just said. I looked at him with  no emotion on my face and turn back to look at that guy in front of me.

"No, No i dont have a boyfriend!"  i spoke as i gave him a fake smile, which i said a little louder for Ran to hear.

Now we are even..

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🤭 Sorry if i only make shitty story. I just feel like it.