"Hey, can you submit the form that Mr. Keith gave us yesterday? I need to send it by today?" asked Peony to a group of students, her classmates to be precise. They were hanging out recklessly, making noise and sort.

What happened when the teacher was absent? There were no subs because one; people expected that the best class will behave. Two; this is a high school, everyone was old enough and mature.

But far from those expectations, adults sometimes act even more childishly than kindergarten kids!

"Ow, sorry... I forgot to bring it..."

"But we need to submit the form by today..."

"How 'bout you print the new form and fill it up for me, please?" the girl was coaxing Peony. She stood there with a disappointed face. But it seems like she needed to consider that option.

"Fine..."

"Great!" the girl ignored her and continued chatting with the group. She looked around, looking for those who aren't submitted yet.

"Ray, urm... Could you please..."

"Can you see I'm busy right now?! For fucking sake, go away!" Peony squirmed a bit. She stepped back, avoiding the boy.

Looks like Ray is losing his sun ray today!

Then, her eyes caught someone who casually sat at his place, looking outside the window. She gulped a bit.

Should I? Shouldn't I?

Thinking about the obligation that her teacher gave to her, she moved one step forward, slowly closing the gap between them.

"Sorry... But could you..." even before she could finish her sentences, the boy handed out the form to her. His sharp gaze gazing at her so deep, she almost stumbled to her table. She took the form with shaking hands and kept it inside the pocket file.

"Thanks..." she gave him a dull smile. Then, she looked around one more time, more forms were not submitted yet.

"Guys, anyone? Form please..."

"Shut up, Lee! You're so damn annoying! Besides, who wanna fill such a stupid form by the way?!"

Only by one stupid complaint and all of a sudden, Ray got pinned on his desk.

"Just fucking fill the form and submit. No need to be an asshole..."

And the whole class went silent.

(Like, if you dropped a pin, the sound will be so crystal clear.)

"I did fill the form!"

"Then just submit it..." said the boy. He pushed Ray's head a bit before letting him go. Ray took out the form from his bag and handed it to him.

"Anyone else?" he glared at the whole class. Those who didn't submit the form quickly rummaged their bag and took out the form. And those girls who didn't even fill the form hastily filled the form.

"Make it quick..." his monotone voice jabbed her ears. She almost burst into tears.

All forms were gathered in less than a minute. He walked towards Peony and gave her those forms.

"Here you go..." he said.

"Thanks, Yu," she grabbed the form from the boy. As usual, he just kept staring at her. She quickly ran out of the class, tried to avoid him.

She panted a bit, leaning her back on the wall after a few meters away from her class. She clasped her chest tight. Heartbeat shoots fast, like a bullet train. Maybe, even more faster than a bullet train.

What's going on actually? She asked herself over and over again.

***

"I don't think I can!"

"Ah, come on Peo! Since when did you become afraid of human beings huh?" asked Tina.

Peony was holding her book tight. Today, she refused to go to Biology class. The image of Yu's gaze almost makes her go mad!

"But... I don't know... I can't face him!"

"Did he smack you or what? No, right? So, just go, and thanked her for helping you," Tina pushed her upfront. She's whining when they arrive in front of the biology lab.

"I don't want to...."

"Aish, don't use him as your excuse to skip class! He is just a human being and you can just hit him if he's being harsh to you!" Peony almost burst into tears. She fought a bit with Tina in front of the lab.

"Look, did you forget your resolution, huh? You told me you wanna help him so he can graduate," Tina reminded her.

Peony looked down a bit.

"I know, but..."

"Look. All he did was staring at you and nothing else. He even helped you, you should be grateful!" said Tina.

She was right. There's no reason why she must be scared of Yu. Just because of the sharp, intense, sexy stare...

Peony smacked her cheek. Tried to wake up her sanity. Then she pouted a bit before laying her eyes at her best friend.

"I know..."

"So, what's the problem? Ah... Don't tell me you have a crush on him!" Tina exclaimed and wooed. Peony glared at her, giving a tiny smack on her head.

"Ouch, see... You got mad! So, it's true!"

"Stop it or people will hear you!" Peony shushed Tina so she won't get too excited.

"Okay... Okay... So, now go enjoy your lab date..."

"Ah!" Tina giggled a bit when she watched how frustrated Peony is.

"Okay, gotta go now! Enjoy your lab!" she waved at Peony, leaving her standing there alone. Now, she's scared again!

Be positive! He is just a human being!

She mustered her courage and opened the door into the Biology lab.

***

Peony POV

I watch him, chill out at his seat as I enter the lab. I don't know why but when he looks at me, his gaze gets so intense. Like almost eating me alive.

"H.. hi..." I take my seat, next to him. Be super careful so I won't trigger anything. He just stares at me. I mean, how can he keep his eyes open like that without even a single blink?

"Peo!" we cut eye contact when Sky suddenly approaches my table. I gasp and quickly takes out something from my bag.

"Here you go, your lab report,"

"Thank you so much! You are my true savior!" I grunt a bit when she hugs me.

"No, it's fine... Ah... I'm just.. here... To.. help!" she sobs a bit before letting me go.

Duh, that girl sure has a strong muscle. She almost kills me!

After a... Ahem.. strongly thanked, she hops to her seat. I held a huge sigh, while happily taking out my lab report and books.

"What's that?"

"Excuse me?"

"You.. and... Her..." he points his finger towards Sky.

"Oh? Ah, see.. that girl asked me to help her with the Chemistry lab report because she got some problem at home. So, she has no time to finish it," I reply.

"She seems normal to me,"

"Well, some people are good at hiding problems," I smile at him.

"Or maybe someone is good at telling lies,"

"What, do you think she's lying?"

"Well, I can't summarize that, unless you open your eyes on your own," Yu takes out his book and place it on his table.

"Look, I don't know how your brain works. But, I feel like I should help people in need. Just like you," he frowns a bit. I take a notebook and hand it to him.

"This is notes for this class. I make a copy so you can study and catch up fast," he looks reluctant, but in the end, he grabs the note and keep it in his bag.

"Are you always this kind?" he asks.

"Well, is it wrong to be nice?"

"Nothing is wrong. But you need to be careful not to misstep. Kind heart always gets hurt. Set your standard high up when you wanna make a choice. Don't be a dumb person,"

I am stunning by those words from him. Like giving a warning to always be careful. He seems genuinely worried about me, but I can't find any better excuse or motive for that.

Does he really care, or is he just being polite?

Nah! Even so, I don't even care. My goal is to help people when needed.

Even a trouble maker like him!