"Why do you feel like you don't deserve to be happy?"

"I don't know... Just a feeling."

"Does it have to do with Yunho?"

Visibly, Mingi flinched slightly at the name. Wooyoung had a hunch he was right. "Okay, what did Yunho do?"

"He... Didn't do anything. It was all me. All my fault sincerely."

"What was your fault?"

"..."

"Sorry, sorry I didn't mean to be so straightforward. If you don't feel like telling me, I'm also alright with that. Just know that I'm always here to listen if you ever need me to."

"Thanks, Woo. You're a true friend."

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The conversation no longer stayed awkward, they both knew the other had things to hide, but now it seemed like a mutual consensus? Not before long, lunch ended quickly, as it always feels when you're at school, the one hour passes at double the speed while the lessons seem to go on at half the speed of regular time.

The two said their goodbyes and headed off to each one's respective lessons. Once he reached the ground level, Wooyoung decided to check the lunch hall once again, just because. This time, instead of Yunho, there was Jongho. "Hey Wooyoung!"

"Oh, hi Jongho. What're you doing here? Shouldn't you be heading to your lesson?"

"Happens I have the same lesson as you. You didn't know I was there. Yeosang is in the same class as you right?"

"Yeah... He is. How'd you know that?"

"Like I said, I'm in that class too. You just didn't notice yesterday and the day before cause you were distracted."

"I was not distracted!"

"Then why do your eyes glaze over like that?"

"Oh bother... There's no point fighting with you."

"You can't win me verbally or physically let's be serious."

"I'll resign myself to fate I guess."

"Come on, let's head over."

The duo headed over to the classroom, keeping a conversation up as they went. A similarity that they shared, silence isn't a friend. It's unwelcome here.

"Hey, so I thought you were gonna come to school with me? This morning, I waited for you outside your block?"

"Oh my- oh god I forgot... Jong, I'm sorryyyyyy."

"I wasn't asking for an apology. I just wanna know why you weren't there?"

"Ah now explaining myself is gonna make me look stupid.."

"It can't be that stupid. Although you look stupid, I don't think your brain comprehends its stupidity just yet."

"I don't know if I'm supposed to take that as a compliment or not?"

"Take it with a pinch of salt, or a stab in the ass with a cactus or something."

"What the hell?! Where's that from? Ha! Must be from some genius."

"The miraculous brain of Choi Jongho."

"Okay I take that back. Not a genius after all."

"Don't try to sidetrack, so where were you? I waited there for 10 freaking minutes! My 600 seconds gone. Poof!"

"Ah, so you're petty too..."

"No I'm not! And now this is the third time I'm asking, where were you?"

"Still sleeping I guess."

"Well now wasn't that easy? You took a whole loop and twist and trip to the moon and back just to say four words."

"So you ARE a genius..."

"Flattery doesn't work, Wooyoung. You know it doesn't."

"Yeah I knowwww."

They reached the classroom then, and headed in to their respective seats. Time for the last class of the day. And despite everything good that had happened, or rather all the mundane antics and features of the day, Wooyoung couldn't wait to get home.

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One hour passes very quickly when you're sleeping, he quickly realised when he awoke to Yeosang shaking his shoulder once again for the second day in a row. "Wooyoung, please wake up! The teachers already gone and I wanna go homeeeee..."

"I'm up, I'm up."

"Oh thank goodness. I thought you were just gonna sleep all the way through to next morning. Jongho's waiting for you outside. He says he'll fetch you back again or something like that."

"Alright, thanks Yeosang. See you tomorrow."

"Bye then."

With that, Yeosang turned and left the classroom.

"He's a bit weird." Wooyoung's mind told him.

But still, he ignored the wild thought and packed his things, making sure he didn't leave anything behind and left the room, turning off the lights as he went. As mentioned by Yeosang, Jongho was indeed waiting outside for him, leaning against the wall of the hallway casually. "You ready to go now?"

Wooyoung just nodded his head, deciding it was better not to say anything at the moment.

Once again, the exact same duo continued on their little journey together over to the bicycle racks near the entrance of the school. Only one remaining, that familiar one that Wooyoung remembered riding yesterday.

Jongho got out a key from his backpack, slinging it to the side and in front of him to reach the pocket. Then, he unlocked the bike from the rack, wheeled it out and clambered on. "Come on, I said I'd give you a ride back, and I'm not gonna go back on my words. Just remember to bring your own bike tomorrow, and don't be late in the morning and..."

"I got it! I got it!"

"One more thing then. If you fall off I'm leaving you behind. That's the only one I'm not gonna change."

"Deal."

"Well hurry up then!"

Wooyoung climbed onto the back of the bicycle. Somehow it hadn't felt so high yesterday, perhaps he was indeed tired today.

Feeling the weight from the back, Jongho began to pedal, Wooyoung clinging on desperately in his attempt to stay on. Before long, he got back his "sea legs". Bike legs? Whatever. And decided to start a conversation with the boy, who was after all, still his neighbour, and a classmate he didn't know too well either.

"So, um, how long have you been staying here?"

"All my life."

"Are you usually a person of such few words?"

"Not usually, it depends on the situation. Like for example, you should not be talking to someone while they're driving. Accidents could occur." *implying tone*

"That's so true, I can relate."

"No, you don't."

"What makes you think I don't?!"

"You're literally talking to me while I'm cycling, hmm?"

"Ahaha I didn't realise..."

"You don't seem to realise a lot of things. I've noticed how you are. Sometimes you lose focus out of nowhere or into thoughts that one one knows. Is there anything wrong?"

"No. Isn't Yeosang a person of few words too? You guys would make a cute pair sincerely."

"No shipping allowed here! Besides, we're just friends."

"Just friends he says."

"It's the truth!"

"Okay, okay, I'll stop! Geez"

Their conversation lulled, only picking up again when they neared the blocks. "Oh yes, remember to be up early tomorrow! You better be there otherwise I'll throw you in the bins at school! Don't doubt me on that!"

"Yes yes I will. See you tomorrow, Jong."

"See ya Woo."

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Well, I'm sorry for being gone so long... Here's an update for all of you who've waited so kindly for my return! Thanks for sticking with me! Told y'all my update schedule is sporadic hehe.

Love you all so so so much!! ❤❤❤❤

Oh, I almost forgot, but if you hadn't noticed, my cover has changed! And I have taeskookies-- to thank for that! Love you so much too! (｡’▽’｡)♡

Go check out the third entry of her cover shop book if you wanna see the rest! Every single one of her designs are just gorgeous!!! Also, if you're looking for a new cover, please do check out her shop! :)

~cey xoxo