I'm so ready for 127's comeback 🏃🏻

Monday, the high sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky.

"Our twenty four hours, on this rollercoaster ride
leave your whole body into this thrill"
- nct u, maniac

"Have you heard? Haechan will be joining our science practical later!" Chaewon exclaimed, shocking a half-minded JinRin.

"Chae, I was reading my book, you scared me a little"

"Oh that's another piece of good news!" Chaewon smirked.

Chaewon's mood definitely has been lifted, mostly because JinRin promised to spend her day with her again, this time to rock their hearts out.

Instead of having a little relaxation time to cool themselves off the stress they were facing, they were going to sing at their nearby karaoke.

JinRin has cleared her schedule just to make time for her best friend. She would do anything to bring back the energetic Chaewon back.

It was also a great time for her to relieve all the burden she has on her plate.

Despite all that the two have been through, JinRin couldn't let Chaewon know the daily problems she faces at home.

She knew that she was breaking the number one rule but she couldn't let it out.

Her troubles have already bubbled up to the brim, too full to be let out.

If she did, JinRin worried she might not be able to control her emotions.

Her family isn't coping well. Her mother hasn't left a message for her for almost a month now and there was nothing JinRin could do.

She wasn't in a movie where she can send a letter to an owl to deliver the message in the blink of an eye.

She didn't even know where her mother went, which city she went to, where she was working and living.

Her Father was also not in the best condition either. He has recently got into the habit of drinking.

JinRin didn't know when it started but all she knew was that it wasn't serious at first but as the days went by, he has been losing focus in his business and often neglecting herself as well.

JinRin was just a teenager. She did not know what to do except to share the burden of earning money with her parents.

Needless to say, no teenager should ever go through this process.

Looking at the family picture she kept in her worn out wallet, she gave a gentle smile and a single tear threatened to fall out of her eye.

What happened to her happy family?

Her mother wasn't here to help her out of this dark time of her life.

She was practically alone, trapped.

In the past, she knew that she still had her parents by her side to conquer whatever challenges or difficulties.

JinRin was uncertain of the future, where her family will end up, will they still stick together, as one loving family?

Can JinRin still achieve her dream to be an architect? Will her parents be okay?

Hiding the quandary inside her, JinRin snapped out of her daze and continued to focus on cheering Chaewon up.

"What were you saying again?"

"You know the cute guy who never comes to class? He's finally coming today! And this time for the science lecture."

"He's just coming to class and that's what the big fuss is about?"

"Maybe because he's one of the most popular heartthrob in school?" Chaewon replied sarcastically.

Closing her book JinRin faced Chaewon, "I don't think he will be coming, after all he hasn't attended any of the science lessons this year"

"The fangirl virus has really got to you"

Looking weirdly at her best friend, JinRin rolled her eyes as Chaewon continued to mumble about inaudible compliments about Haechan, completely infatuated by his charms.

Your girl here has really gotten a crush right there.

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JinRin knew instantly that her prediction was wrong when she heard the sudden peak of the voice level in class.

Before she knew it, the whisper ceremony commenced as if to welcome the unexpected attendee into class.

"Haechan what a surprise, great to see that you have take the initiative to improve"

"You may take a seat over there beside Yoona"
The teacher said, pointing his index finger at a girl who looked as if she was about to faint.

"Oh my gosh! Haechan! I'm your biggest fan!"
Yona screamed hysterically, ignoring the faces she was given.

She was basically living in her own bubble, enjoying every sip of Haechan's soul.

Haechan plastered on an uncomfortable look, but still managed to give everyone his signature toothy grin, as if acknowledging his good-looks and the boundlessness of attention he was receiving.

His inner narcissist was shining through but no one cared.

There's really nothing a heartthrob can't do.

"Okay class, today we will be handling with chemicals, so please pay extra attention"
The teacher cautioned, body turning in every direction just to ensure everyone is clear of what she said.

"Ms Diane, can we choose our own partners?"
Hara asked, darting her eyes across to the guy who had millions of wide eyes on him.

"Yes, please choose your partners in two minutes, you may proceed"

You guessed it, all the girls strides straight to the boy who in mind, was only there for the sake of completing the mission.

Was JinRin about it? No she wasn't. She was actually glad as the space around her cleared up, giving her a more comfortable space to be in.

Chaewon initially wanted to join the group of fangirls, begging Haechan to choose them to be their partner.

It was as if they were in a survival show, singing the 'pick me' song.

But in this case, the melodic tune of never ending music is the high-pitched screams of mindless girls, bothering a guy who pays no attention to them.

Instead, his attention was fixated on the clueless girl with ponytails.

Honestly speaking, Haechan has never properly interacted with Chaewon before.

Only some rare encounters which involve the crossing of paths or during recess.

Who would have guessed it, the school's heartthrob is looking for two girls— a hidden fangirl and an unbothered classmate.

Haechan made a mental note to remind himself that this was only because he wanted to find out the drama and of course, for free food.

Everything comes with a cost, this time, it was Haechan's ego.

Heaving a big silent sigh, Haechan crept his way confidently towards the two oblivious girls ,who were by then, focusing on their experiment.