Next day Hongjoong woke up and got ready for school. He had planned to meet Seonghwa before classes start if he can. That way he could try to exchange numbers with him easily and try to talk with him as well. It would be difficult to do so if he were to do it during class. Plus, he doesn't want to bother him with his studies.

After preparing a simple breakfast of an omelette and toasted bread, Hongjoong got his bag and headed for school. He walked for a bit after which he finally reached to school. He started looking around if he could find him anywhere.

He saw the other guys aren't here yet so he looked around. But after some time he ended up failing. Maybe Seonghwa hasn't arrived to school yet. He can look again afterwards. Just then he heard someone behind him. "Hey! Hongjoong, you're early today?" He heard Jongho and then turned around to see him with YeoSang following behind.

"Oh, hey guys!" He smiled at them both. "Hey, you looked like you were looking for someone right now." YeoSang commented since both Jongho and him saw Hongjoong doing so five minutes ago. And when they saw, that Hongjoong has finally stopped roaming here and there they finally interrupted him. "Oh, Yeah, I was actually looking for someone. That's why I came early today." Hongjoong replied back.

"Oh, Who are you looking for then?" YeoSang asked Hongjoong quite curious. "I was actually em... looking for Seonghwa if he would have arrived early but looks like he hasn't." Hongjoong said to them just then Jongho's phone started ringing. He picked it up without seeing who it was since he knew it would be none other than Wooyoung or San. "Oh, hey you guys here or late again?" He asked Wooyoung who was on the other line.

"Oh, okay. Just get here fast or you'll surely be late again." Jongho said to the other line. After that he ended the call and put his mobile back in his pocket. "Hey, what happened to those two, this time?" Hongjoong saw YeoSang ask Jongho with an expression that said they have dealt with it alot. And from a lot meaning, probably everyday.

"Same like last week. I don't know why Wooyoung let's San do that. He probably has a death wish or something like that." Jongho replied uninterested. As Hongjoong was about to ask what actually happened he felt a hand at his shoulder and as he turned he saw Mingi with his usual bright smiling face. "Oh! Hey guys!" Hongjoong said with a smile.

"Hey Hongjoong! And you! how many times do I need to tell you to behave!" Yunho said smiling and then glaring at Mingi. "Yunnie~ You are always scolding me. It's not like he got scared or anything this time." Mingi replied with a pouting face. "Mingi you know that flirting is not a good habit." YeoSang said from the side giving Yunho a small smile. Yunho just shook his head slightly.

"And it's not like Hongjoong will agree." Jongho said but immediately apologized for that to Hongjoong. "It's alright Jongho." Hongjoong just waved it off. But what he actually saw was the sad face Yunho seemed to have for a split second but it was replaced as soon as he found that Hongjoong was looking at him. "But Yunnie!" Mingi whined. "Mingi, You know? I forgot to bring an apple with me today." Jongho said cracking his knuckles seeing Mingi wasn't going to stop.

Mingi saw and immediately mouthed a small "No, please No!" before he ran off with Jongho running after him. All of them laughed at the way Mingi reacted at Jongho's threat. Hongjoong got to know, that Jongho is really strong and that he can even break apples from his bare hands, on the first day of school. When he saw him doing that he was totally shocked after which the others told him.

After some time they finally ended the chase with Mingi safe and sound and promising to behave as much as he can. Just then Hongjoong asked about what happened to WooYoung and San. "Hey, Jongho what did you mean by Wooyoung having a death wish before?" Hearing Hongjoong ask with a quite confused and worried face everybody started laughing. Now, Hongjoong was more confused. "About them, San literally burned Wooyoung's kitchen last time, while trying to cook. And this time it happened again because San tried to cook breakfast. Also, the reason they are quite late again. But don't worry, both of them are just like that. Always doing nonsense and such." YeoSang replied while laughing.

Now Hongjoong understood. "But why would Wooyoung let him cook again?" He asked the others. "Well, we too don't know about that." Mingi said to Hongjoong. Just then they heard loud bickering from the afar. "No!! San you're not coming back for a stay over at my house again!!" They heard Wooyoung yell. They could easily recognize Wooyoung voice from a far. He was really loud. "Please!! Wooyoung I'm sorry! I didn't know this would happen!" San whined while Wooyoung just ignored him.

"Hey! guys, sorry for being late." Wooyoung smiled towards them while ignoring San who had a pouty face at the back and constantly tried talking to him. "Guys~~ see Wooyoung's ignoring me again~~!" San whined to the others. "That's because you deserve it San. You did that again when I totally prohibited you from entering my kitchen area!!" Wooyoung shouted at him while San stood like a child who was getting scolded by his parents.

"Sorry, San we can't do anything this time. It's your problem. We thought that Wooyoung didn't stop you from doing this again but seeing that he did. It's totally your fault this time." Yunho said to San while the others just agreed with him. Just after that Wooyoung spoke "Hey, Guys we don't have much time. Classes will start soon let's just go!" Hearing that everybody rushed to their lockers while San just tried to talk to WooYoung with him getting ignored.

Though San was totally at fault this time, Hongjoong felt bad for him. He looked literally sorry. He wishes Wooyoung forgives him soon. Hongjoong actually had a class with Yunho and so right now they were heading together. Hongjoong wanted to ask Yunho something but he wasn't sure if he should. They reached their class on time.

The whole class Hongjoong just thought whether he should ask Yunho or not. Maybe he should? Or maybe he shouldn't? He couldn't decide so he just shook his head to clear his mind. Yunho saw him doing that and asked Hongjoong quite worried "Hey, Hongjoong you alright? Is something bothering you?" Hongjoong turned side ways to look at Yunho who caught him acting weirdly.

"Ah, n-nothing!" Hongjoong replied stuttering a bit since he got caught. But Yunho didn't seem to be satisfied with his answer since Hongjoong would always have a smile on his face. Though he had it right now as well, it was different. It was as if Hongjoong was confused about something. "Hey, don't lie! You're surely bothered by something." He said to Hongjoong.

"No! Yunho, it's really nothing." Hongjoong tried assuring Yunho that everything's alright but Yunho wouldn't budge. So he thought about something that he could use to cover up. "Ah-h, i-its just that, I came early today so that I can look for Seonghwa and exchange numbers with him. But I couldn't and now I don't know if he would be free or not." He said to Yunho. Though he lied but it, it was still something he was bothered about so it wasn't actually lying either.

"Oh, then why were you saying that there's nothing bothering you?" Yunho said to Hongjoong. Hongjoong just gave a hesitant smile. "Well, I too don't know but you can look for him during recess. Or you can exchange numbers during class if you have one together. Do you have one?" Yunho asked Hongjoong.

"Well, I don't remember but I'll probably look for him during recess. I don't want to disturb him during class so..." Hongjoong said. Yunho looked at him with a smile before saying "That's good then. He doesn't talk much, you know? So....Good luck on that!" after that they both went back to studying. Though Hongjoong got some help with the matter with Seonghwa he couldn't help but think about the other matter. But he'll probably wait and then make sure before asking.

As the class came to an end Hongjoong had finally been able to forget about it for some time and now he was more bothered about the fact that he has to find Seonghwa. As Yunho and he were walking out the class they met the others. What surprised yet made him happy was the fact that San had managed to calm Wooyoung and now they were like before. All excited and loud. Though one thing was sure now, that San would never try making breakfast in Wooyoung's kitchen again.

"Hey, Hongjoong you didn't tell us who you were looking for in the morning. Who was it?" YeoSang asked Hongjoong. Hearing this, both Wooyoung and San looked at Hongjoong cause they didn't have a single idea about what they were talking in the first place. "It was Seonghwa, I wanted to ask for his number. But, guess he doesn't come to school that early. I'll look for him during recess." Hongjoong said while walking with the others.

"Hey, that's actually something difficult, you know? Seeing how Seonghwa is. But wish you don't have much problem." YeoSang said to him. After some time they went back to there classes. That's when Hongjoong remembered he actually had this class with Seonghwa. He was alone this time, no one of the others shared this class with him. Hongjoong entered the class. There were some students but Seonghwa wasn't. Hongjoong sat down near the window waiting. Maybe if Seonghwa comes before the class starts, he can just ask right now.

After some time Hongjoong saw Seonghwa coming in. His blonde hair were like usual, set but still fluffy. Seonghwa wore black ripped jeans with a plain while hoodie. And Hongjoong couldn't help but stare. He knew if Seonghwa caught him, he would surely think he is weird but he couldn't help himself. Suddenly, what he feared happened, and Hongjoong felt his eyes meet with Seonghwa's.

Hongjoong immediately averted his gaze after coming to his senses from what seemed like a millisecond but was a whole minute. On the other hand Seonghwa felt something similar he couldn't help but look at Hongjoong's face. He sat at the back of the class but still near enough for him to look at Hongjoong. When he saw Hongjoong staring at him he couldn't help but feel like Hongjoong wanted to say something to him, but then why would he want to say something? Or what would he want to say to him in the first place?

He got interrupted by the bell that told the class had started. The whole class he couldn't help but stare at Hongjoong and even end up getting caught while Hongjoong looked at the back and there eyes would meet before they would look away. It was as if both wanted to look at each other or talk to each other but were sacred to get caught by the other.

After the class ended and everybody was leaving the class, he found him and Hongjoong alone in the class. He was packing his books while Hongjoong looked at something in his phone. When he turned from his seat to leave he saw Hongjoong sanding in front of him. He looked down at him since he was quite shorter then him.

"Ah, Yesterday I tried stopping you but you probably didn't hear me." He saw Hongjoong speak hesitantly. Why was he hesitant? He didn't know. "Actually, I wanted to ask if you could exchange numbers. That way I can text you and tell you when and where you have come to help me." Hongjoong spoke looking down. He was nervous though it was weird of him to be nervous when he just talked to him confidently that day at the graveyard.

"Oh, ah sorry I probably didn't hear you. But yeah, we can share our n-numbers." He heard Seonghwa speak and again, it happened. He became blank from his velvety voice. How could someone sound so calming? 'Ah! What am I thinking ?! He'll probably find me crazy if he knows this.' Hongjoong thought.

Seonghwa was actually shocked that Hongjoong would ask him for his number and on top, that he would reply so fast. Hongjoong was surely doing something crazy to him. He saw Hongjoong in his own thoughts after he said that they could exchange numbers.

He didn't know what to do but, before he could do something that was unexpected from him, he heard Hongjoong speak "Oh, thanks can I get your phone for a bit then?" He saw Hongjoong ask while motioning for him to take his phone and give his in return. He immediately took his out. Though he was a bit clumsy he gave Hongjoong his and took his, without letting either one's fall.

He was a bit shocked at how Hongjoong sounded nervous a second ago and now he was again his bubbly self, smiling like usual. They exchanged numbers with each other. It was actually the first time Seonghwa would have talked this long to someone and even exchanged his number. And, he was certain he was going to talk more with Hongjoong.

"Thanks, I'll let you know when you have to come and where soon." Hongjoong said to Seonghwa and just then someone came in the classroom. "Hey, Hongjoong I've been looking-" As soon as the person saw Seonghwa there he got quite shocked but then spoke "Oh, sorry if I interrupted but I was looking for you Hongjoong. Half of the recess is about to finish and you are here!"

"Ah, Mingi sorry I was just coming. Thanks again Seonghwa! Bye!" Hongjoong said while Seonghwa saw him leave with Mingi. "Hey, did you succeed?" Mingi asked Hongjoong while they headed to the cafeteria. "Ah! Yes, I got his number!" Hongjoong said while smiling. Mingi pouted while looking at Hongjoong "So that means you'll see him more often?"

Hongjoong heard Mingi say with a pout and he must he looked cute doing that. If someone saw Mingi they would feel that Mingi is one of those tough, cold guys who don't talk much, just like Seonghwa. But, if you get to know him he is totally opposite of it. While when you see Seonghwa he looks like someone who is all cute and funny like Mingi but when you talk to him you will know that he is totally opposite of that.

They entered the cafeteria. "Yeah, why?" Hongjoong asked Mingi. "You know, I don't like you with others!" Mingi pouted more. As much as Hongjoong felt he looked more cute now, he couldn't help but give a hesitant smile. "Hey, Hey! I was just joking don't worry." This made Hongjoong sigh in relief. Sometimes, Mingi would leave him speechless with his behaviour. But it's good he was joking.

"Hey, Hongjoong we were waiting for you only, come here!" Hongjoong heard Wooyoung shout to him and so he and Mingi headed to where they were sitting. After that they talked and soon the recess was finished and they went back to their classes. Hongjoong had his class with Mingi and Jongho. While Mingi tried flirting with him as usual, Jongho was Hongjoong's Savoir threatening Mingi not to do so.

The rest of the day went smoothly as well and Hongjoong decided to text Seonghwa to tell him when to come along with texting his address. He went to his parents' earlier today so that when Seonghwa comes he won't be missing. He looked forward to his study session with Seonghwa.

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