"Yujin!"

The said girl turned around and locked eyes with Jisung, but she turned back to her friend group as if he never called her.

He frowned and walked over to her. He tapped her on the shoulder and smiled.

"Wanna go-"

"Who are you?"

Jisung's smile faded as his eyes widened, confused as to what Yujin was saying.

"What do you mean?"

"Look Jisung, we're not friends anymore."

"Wha- why?"

"Because you're annoying. I tried to tolerate you because if I became friends with you I'd become more popular. But I just can't stand you!"

Yujin said with her arms crossed as she rolled her eyes at Jisung.

Jisung was speechless. He didn't expect such a thing to happen. He thought yujin was his best friend, turns out she was using him for popularity. He felt a tear rolling down his cheek.

"So you're crying now? Why are you making me feel like the bad guy? I was the one who had to tolerate you."

Jisung only nodded and walked away. He didn't want to be around Yujin any longer.

He felt all sorts of emotion. Betrayed, empty, angry and upset. The students at the hallway were staring at him as more tears continued to roll down he cheeks. He started to feel insecure and wiped away his tears, pretending as if he was never crying.

There was a lump in his throat and he knew he couldn't contain it any longer. He sprinted down the halls and tried to find a secluded place. He opted for the school's garden.

Minseul saw everything that happened and even though she still felt betrayed, she was worried for him. She contemplated whether to go after him or not and in the end decided to follow him.

She stuffed her bag in her locker and followed him as quietly as possible.

Jisung plopped onto the grass by the pond, sitting cross-legged, he broke down and started crying. He didn't try to muffle his sobs, he didn't care anymore.

Minseul watched from behind, her eyes softening at the sight. She bit her lips and walked over to him. She sat beside him and hesitantly placed a hand on his back, rubbing it soothingly as he calmed down.

"Thank you- Minseul?"

Minseul gave a small smile and wiped his tears with her scarf.

"Yeah it's me. Why're you crying?"

Jisung didn't say anything. Instead, he replied with something unexpected.

"C-Can I hug you?"

"Suddenly?"

Minseul laughed and nodded as she shifted closer to Jisung and wrapped him in her arms.

Jisung felt safe, he felt loved. He felt so much better than he was before. He hugged Minseul back and buried his head in the crook of her neck.

"Feeling better?"

Jisung hummed in reply and pulled away. Seeing Minseul's caring and genuine smile made his heart beat faster and before he knew it,

He had fallen in love.