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The sun shone brightly on his face the moment he faced the window near his seat. Jaewon didn't know but he loves to sit near an open window. He finds it relaxing and calm just to stare at the wide trees swaying with the wind outside. 

"Okay, class I have an announcement," The professor who just entered the classroom stated as he put his books on the table. Everyone takes their proper seats, ready to listen attentively. 

The old man in front cleared his throat, "The School are going to held the annual expedition this month right after the exam," he stated 

Some of the students turned lively the moment they heard the announcement, it seems like their souls are back again into their bodies. 

The professor in front noticed their happy faces so he tried to make a blank expression as he adjusted his glasses, "The School was prioritizing the exams first before the trip so make sure that you review well, goodluck students." he said. Then his gaze went straight to Jaewon who was still eyes fixated outside the window. "And for those who wanted to join, I will assign Min Jaewon for the list of names," he turned his gaze back to the board.

Jaewon then was surprised after hearing his name, he jolted a little after snapping himself back. "What?" he mumbled quietly, his seatmate who was concerned about him, repeated what the professor ordered him to do.

After class, almost half of his class quickly hovered around him. Fortunately, he managed to list them all. It was almost afternoon when he finished reviewing all of the names. When he was going to stand up, he saw another foot in front of his desk. From the legs, Jaewon slowly lifted his sight up to the male's face.

He saw Yeon-ho.

When Yeon-ho met his eyes, he quickly averted his gaze, "List my name and...Cheol Jinyi…" he uttered then he turned around and walked away with hands in his pockets.

Jaewon was left there frozen and dumbfounded, he stood up and reached his hand out in the air but when he was about to call the male back, Jinyi approached Yeon-ho beside the door and the two walked away in the hallways. 

He sat down again, at loss. He brushed his hair up and chuckled, "What am I even doing?" he mumbled

Jaewon remained there in the classroom, he didn't want to lift his legs to walk out. He rustled towards the window and leaned his elbow in the pane. He was on the third floor so he turned down his sight and saw two figures, connected to each other with their holding hands. 

He watched how Yeon-ho would support Jinyi while they were walking, carrying her bag and holding her hand for assurance. Jaewon was very far from them, like he was very far from Yeon-ho. 

Cheol Jinyi was beautiful, rich and famous, who would hate her? Of course everyone loves her, she was the generation idol after all. She knew Yeon-ho well, not like him, a simple college student rising his popularity just because of his handsome face, he couldn't even get out of his closet. 

"I pity myself," he whispered 

***

"Jaewon!! Come with us!!!"

The class president who was with other students approached Jaewon and grabbed him by the wrist. It was Friday and everyone was planning on how to spend their weekends. Their class President already made plans with the whole class, they were going to karaoke. 

Jaewon yanked himself away, "Class President, I can't go..I'm reviewing for the upcoming exam" he complained, hoping that the man will let him pass.

"No no no! You are going with us! You are quite popular with the girls, share your blessings Jaewon!" then he winked which made Jaewon frowned

And then here he is, inside the reserved karaoke pub by their class president, his family was the owner of it. That's why half of the class came, because it's free and because Jaewon was with them. 

There is a long table in the middle, boys are seated across from the girls. Some are already singing while others are chit chatting. Jaewon couldn't even count the mugs of beers he already took.

He was starting to feel a little bit dizzy and the music sounds were getting louder and louder in his ears. He almost leaned the back of his head on the wall near his seat. 

"Hyung!" One of the girls called out to him, "Do you have a girlfriend?" she asked. It made Jaewon smile, "I don't have time for that…" he replied, blinking his eyes.

Two of the girls who were also sitting across from him made a disappointed expression, "But Hyung is handsome and gentle, your future girlfriend is lucky!" they exclaimed in unison as both smiled with beaming eyes. 

The pressure hitted him, why would they asked for a girlfriends when he is gay. He wanted a man not a woman.

Jaewon stood up, even though his legs were trembling he tried to excuse himself from them. He wanted to be alone. He doesn't want to hear any of their requests or rants, who would care about having a girlfriend when he couldn't even tell Yeon-ho what he was really feeling. 

Upon remembering Yeon-ho, he chuckled, "That bastard," he mumbled. He didn't know where he was or if he totally got out of the karaoke but the chilly air from the night was touching his skin and his bare nape. 

He supported himself as he tried to lean his back on the hard wall, the area he was into was like an alley. At least it was quiet and dim, he couldn't hear the sounds anymore. His eyes started to feel sleepy and blurry, he drank so many beers, almost forgetting his alcohol tolerance.

In the narrow alley, Jaewon curled up and hugged his own knees. He started to feel the cold lingering through his body. He started to feel numb like he was going to pass out.

But before his head could hit the ground, a warm body caught him right and enveloped him into his embrace. The figure in front of him whispered, "Stop doing this to yourself"