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And endless rhythm

This darkness that swallowed the scream...

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You were so embarrassed when you stroll into your classroom and started to notice that the girls in your class had surrounded your table. Dahyan drove them away from your table. When they saw the bandage plastered on your knees, everyone wanted to know if you were okay. It still feels sensitive, but you'll make it.

You just took a long breath because you don't want to talk. They're only interested in you and your knight in shining armor. Your encounter with him caused you additional stress. The boy has been taken by your school's most beautiful head girl. You don't want or need trouble right now. Your name is already making the rounds. You just wish you hadn't had any visions of the boy and never told him. You are now definitely on the radar of famous idols.

Chaeyoung grins playfully, "It seems that Yeonjun is always saving the day. Your interactions with him will give the impression that you have something going on. You are constantly a damsel in distress."

You laugh, "I'm not his type, please. People who believe he is interested in me are completely delusory. I don't need to stress about Yeji's friends. We're all aware that he has feelings for the blonde."

Dahyun smiled "I don't believe Yeji will think otherwise. His member came in a while ago and informed the teacher that Yeonjun was with you in the nurses' office. You two have become the talk of the town. Sorry, but there's no way you'll be able to disprove that rumor."

You groan as you lean back in your seat. Just what you need. This school has even more complications. In two weeks, you'll be 17 years old, and you'll have encountered your soulmate. You hope he's not a student at this school or even in this country. With the Oracles' curse, it will buy you some time. Your aunt Ines will be in Seoul soon, and you can expect some good news from her.

You were all writing your test after the teacher had made the class quiet. The music theory test was a little tricky. You are extremely worried that you will fail this one. It makes you feel anxious because you don't want to be on your teacher's radar. You chew on your pencil as you define some musical elements.

"Ugh," you grumble to yourself. You'll just have to write rhythm, tempo, and balance. Is balance an element in dance or drama as well? Gosh! You simply scribble down whatever comes to mind. You were so mentally stressed that it was difficult for you to concentrate on studying last night, and you saw a phantom in a mirror that may or may not be authentic. You hope it was just a hellish dream and not an apparition. Those disturbing visions can cloud your mind.

As you write your name on the test paper and wait for the teacher, you sigh despondently. You smirk, wondering if your hyped friend studied because Dahyun appeared to be pumped up. She must be well-versed in musical terminology.

After you've managed to finish and the teacher has gotten the testspapers, you notice Soobins' calculating gaze on you, which makes you anxious. Did he tell his friend about you? You certainly hope not.

"Come on guys, Eunoo and coming camp are needed in this group" Chaeyoung urged you on.

"Where are we going to find him now?" said Dahyun, standing up.

"I found out about his schedule," Chaeyoung said triumphantly. "He is currently enrolled in a photography class. Come before we miss him... Come on, Luna, stop looking so glum. Nothing will happen with Yeji and her friends. We'll protect you...and you have a knight in shining armor who always saves the day,"

"Don't be funny...the bullies will kill me." You scoff inwardly. You despise the fact that you have already made some enemies in your new school.

You follow your friends out the door. The hallways were buzzing with students rushing to the cafeteria to be first in line at the buffet table.

When you arrived at the photo lab, Eunoo was about to leave the classroom. Dahyun and Chaeyoung appear to be flirting as they both wrap their arms around his elbows and pull him aside. He looked at them, amused. He is better acquainted with them. These two will never approach anyone unless they need something or a favor. When he sees you in front of him, he smiles and acknowledges you.

"Oh Eunoo, my handsome Oppa...please do us a favor." Chaeyoung purred, blinking her eyes at Eunoo, who was grinning down at her. You snicker as you see your two friends attempting to bribe Eunoo into letting them into his instrumental club.

"And you, Luna...do you want to join?" he asks, looking up.

You looked startled as you daydreamed," Er..."

Dayhyung frowned, "Of course, all three of us want to be a part of your group..."

"Er...I would love to, but we aren't very active," Eunoo said, smiling and biting his lip." I know I've been neglecting the club since the last term, but we only have five members, and Yeji's new rule requires a minimum of ten members. So even if you join, it wouldn't be sufficient, and believe me, I don't have the energy to recruit. It's senior year, and I'd prefer to concentrate on my studies".

"Come on, Eunoo...we can handle the recruiting," the two groan. Eunoo wrinkled his brows and folded his arms suspiciously.

"Why are you two so eager to join a club that you despise? You hate musical instrument lessons. So, please explain." He turned away from the two's guilty expressions. They don't want to tell him that he's only there to help them get to the famous camp.

You started laughing and decided to save the day by saying, "Eunoo, we'd like to go camping. Their disbanded group surprised them because they had been planning to attend this exclusive camp for two years. Kindly help us." You give a deep smile, enticing him with your adorable dimples.

Eunoo smirks as he gazes at your adorable face. "OK," you blushed at his enthralled stare. "We can meet tomorrow after school or during a free period. I'm available in the morning. So check your schedule and find more people to join our group. If we have at least ten people, I can submit a formal camp registration form, and we must choose a leader."

The two girls jumped up and down, shrieking with delight. You smirked in Eunoos' eyes as you grinned. As he looked at your crazy friends, he smiled.

"You are such a darling..." smirked Dahyun as she looked at the handsome Eunoo" If Soobin didn't have my precious heart, you'd be my second choice." You all laughed as you looked at Eunoos' look of disbelief.

Chaeyoung, "OK, We'll see you tomorrow, Eunoo. What other people are on your team?"

"We are only senior boys," Eunoo chuckled, "so you have to stay with the group next year."

You give a gentle smile "I don't believe it would be an issue. Thank you so much for including us in your group."

"So, Luna...can I quickly talk to you?" Eunoo asked, smirking, "if the ladies don't mind?" With an apologetic expression, he looks at your giggling friends. You nervously bit your lower lip, wondering what he wanted.

"No problem, Eunoo-Oppa, we'll wait for Luna in the cafeteria," Chaeyoung said as she grabbed Dahyun's arms and grazed her away. They both wink and make kissy gestures behind Eunoo's back, teasing you. You smiled slightly at your idiotic friends.

"Luna..." smiles Eunoo."I understand you're new to the school, and asking you out while I'm still looking for my soulmate would be irresponsible...but I like you, and...would you like to hang out with me more often as friends?'

Your eyes enlarged. You've never been asked out or invited to hang out by a boy. You left formal schooling and began homeschooling in Mexico after the kids mocked you about your family curse. And you weren't very good at handling the gift back then, blurting out the oracle visions. But now that you're older, you have more self-control and know what to do. It would be fun to hang out with this handsome guy, and it might protect you from Yeji and her friends' wrath regarding Yeonjun.

"Erm... it's fine. We could hang out...but I'm not good with boys," you winced at him.

"No sweat!" says Eunoo as she pats your shoulder. "I'll be your very first "boy" friend. You're such a sweet girl, and I'd like to do music rehearsals with you and, if you'd like, take you out for ice cream and movies...but only if you'd like."

"You...want to take me to the movies?" you exclaimed.

"Yes...only if you want," he smiles and nods. "Please accept my apologies...I had no idea you were dating Yeonjun."

Your saliva almost choked you. "W...what...... you're completely wrong. It's all rumors... he's dating Yeji. Don't believe it, please. I'll accompany you out...as friends." You nervously chuckled.

"Oh thank you...and I hope you don't mind because I want girls to think I'm dating you," sighed Eunoo. "They constantly irritate me. Too many fangirls cause me a lot of grief. So, what are your feelings? Being around me and assisting me."

"As long as they don't murder me. Yeji's friends already have daggers drawn against me." You give him a wary look. You're hoping his fangirls aren't too toxic. This friendship could protect you from the troubling feelings you're developing for a boy named Yeonjun. It will keep you distracted while you investigate the curse on your life. Eunoo seemed to be a fun guy.

"Don't worry...we can have fun hanging out," Eunoo laughed, "I'll take you to wherever you want to go."

"Really...wow! If you want, I can fully embrace your ice cream offer." Your eyes sparkle with excitement. You can't remember the last time you were so content just to hang out with friends. And now you have a very attractive one who wants to hang out with you.

"Thank you for being my new friend, Luna," Eunoo unexpectedly draws you into an embrace. "We'll have a good time hanging out. Give me your phone and take my number as well," he smirks. "If you need any academic help or just want to chat, give me a call, okay."

"All right," you said, nodding. You gave him your phone and exchanged numbers .You I weren't aware of some of the girls who were watching you and Eunoos interact.

"Let's go to the cafeteria together," Eunoo said, smiling." I heard there are black spicy noodles on the menu." As you walked together to the cafeteria, he put his arm around your shoulders and you blushed.

Students were laughing and bickering in the cafeteria. When your friends and some of the students saw you and Eunoo, their jaws dropped to the ground. There were immediately some excited whispers among the student body. Your face was tomato red as a smirking Eunoo escorted you to your wide-eyed friends' table.

"Omg..." Dahyun exclaimed.

Seulgi is perplexed as she looks at Chaeyoung.

Seulgi looks at Chaeyoung, baffled, "Why am I not in the loop? Is Luna dating a senior? Oh my goodness! When did that happen?'

Chaeyoung appeared just as puzzled as the other tablemates, "It escapes me...but here she comes. Let's hear it from her."

You wave to Eunoo, who said he'd bring you some noodles and a strawberry milk bottle. You give a grateful nod. Eunoo was given a senior food card. They get special benefits, and he will use his benefits to get them food.

"What the hell just happened?" You smiled as Dahyun yanked you onto a seat. "Since when have you been so "Lovely Dovey" with the hot senior?"Everyone was staring at you with their brows raised and deadpan expressions. You pursed your lips, not wanting to laugh. This is incredible.

You laugh, "We're just music pals. We agreed to practice our instruments together, and he agreed to help me with any academic problems I might have. He is extremely friendly."

While eating her noodles, Seulgi scoffed "Yeah right. Those look he gave you had nothing to do with your friendship goal. You seem to have started dating."

"True...are you sure you don't date?" Dahyun nodded.

You shook your head, "He invited me to go out with him. We're going out for ice cream within the next week. So, guys, we're just friends."

Chaeyoung giggled,"Yeah right.During his time at Hamlin, Eunoo never asked a girl out. The girls are all crazy about him.He is talented, attractive, and gentle.It's a shame the soulmate system is so rigid."

You noticed the girl's eyes widen as they noticed Eunoo behind you.When he smiles and bows at the group and places the hot black noodle container and a small bottle of strawberry milk in front of you, you just smirk at their surprised expressions. When you thanked Eunoo, your friends laughed at your flushed face.

As he spoke with your friends, his hand remained softly on your shoulder. You were flustered by all the attention from the students. You had no idea how to handle that. While Chaeyoung was telling Eunoo that she had found another member for your new group, Seulgi expressed a desire in joining when she learned that it was Eunoo and his friends' group.

Eunoo greeted you and moved to where his smirking friends were seated. You smile contentedly as you open your noodle container. It smelled divine and was steaming hot. You blew it a little, and your cute dimples were playing hide and seek.

Unaware of a pair of calculating eyes resting on your glowing face. Yeonjun's heart was racing as he sat among his bandmates and he couldn't figure out why he felt so unsettled and apprehensive when he saw Luna and Eunoo enter the cafeteria as a couple.

A/n: I hope you like this update. Luna got acquainted with a new friend.

Thank you so much to all the MOA supporters. For all the votes, comments and reads as well as adding the book to your readers' list. Kindly comment with your thoughts.

Questions

1. Do you think Luna and Eunoo's new "relationship" will cause Yejis' friends to withdraw?

2. Why do you think Yeonjun was so uneasy when he saw the two?

3. Has Luna developed feelings for Yeonjun?