Lan Mei fluttered her eyes open and began to stare quietly around the room. She sat up with sleepy eyes as she began to speak in a fatigued voice. "This isn't…my room da-ze."

"No kidding," her head turned over to Hyun Soo who held a lazy smirk. "Anyo~."

It took a few seconds for Lan Mei to realize what was happening and immediately she fell back with a brief scream. "A-A-Aigoo, I-I…y-you…how!?"

Hyun Soo sighed, 'Well good morning to you, too… Aish she was much better when she was half-asleep.'

"Calm down… I'm not going to hurt you."

Lan Mei nodded slowly as she began to retrace back her actions from yesterday night.

'A gang…and then…,' she slowly formed a nervous smile as she relaxed on the bed, "A-ah…you saved my life da-ze…"

"Dae…" Hyun Soo answered slowly. Knowing that fact alone only shocked him since he was always "Ending a life" since he was an information broker and a retired hitman.

Lan Mei stared quietly at Hyun Soo as she remembered what she was thinking before. She held a sheepish smile as she shyly voiced out her thoughts, "Excuse me… but where are we? Y-You see I'm…"

"We're at W. Academy… specifically in the Male dormitories. …You're a student here, right…?" Hyun Soo remembered Ivan stating she was a student before he left to "take care of things". She slowly nodded and Hyun Soo smiled. "My name is Kim Hyun Soo, and you?"

"Im Lan Mei…"

"Oh I heard of your name before. I just forgot where…, " he stated in languid surprise. Lan Mei suppressed a giggle at his sluggish character and Hyun Soo immediately smirked. "Dae, did I do something funny?"

Lan Mei held a smile as she waved his thoughts away, "Ani, Ani~. Mianhae, It's just… your character. It's shocking for me to believe that you took the time to save me."

Hyun Soo chuckled and brought a hand to his chest in mock hurt, "Ouch. That hurt, Lan Mei."

The mood was lightened up for a moment before Lan Mei's phone rang. She quickly picked up the phone and paled, at the sound of Mei's voice screaming in tears. 'Oh no….'

Hyun Soo walked over listening to the girl's conversation.

"M-Mei I'm sorry for worrying you…"

A feminine voice was heard on the other end. It spoke loudly and scolded Lan repeatedly. Lan Mei, do you know how worried I was! You didn't answer your phone and I tried calling the police a-and—

"D-Dae…I know, I know da-ze…"

More scolding and Lan Mei sighed. "I'm going back now…"

Hyun Soo just stared as the conversation was carried out for several minutes more.

The Korean girl breathed out a great sigh of annoyance as she hung up the phone. She crossed her arms and held a pout, "She's so over protective…"

"Who is?"

"M-My friend…," For a moment Lan Mei forgot that Hyun Soo was sitting right next to her.

Hyun Soo gave a pat on the head, "Ah, I see. Well, I guess she would understand when you tell her what happened last night." He paused and bent down so he could be face to face with her, "Don't tell her about—."

"I won't." Lan Mei knew perfectly well to leave out the part of Hyun Soo saving her. If word gotten out that there was a hitman in the school then the other students would panic.

Hyun Soo smiled in approval, "Good."

With that said he jumped back to his bed as Lan Mei prepared to get ready. She placed on her boots and gave a bow, "Thanks again."

Hyun Soo nodded and followed her to the doorway.

Before she left she looked back with red tinted cheeks. In her memory she specifically remembered another figure with Hyun Soo. The memory was hazy yet she wanted to know…

"Um…Hyun Soo. I-If I remember correctly there was someone else with you… Can you tell me who he was? I-I would like to thank him…"

"He's my friend. For personal reasons… he doesn't want you knowing his identity."

Lan Mei held a frown, "Ah…I see. T-Tell him I said thanks then?"

Hyun Soo nodded and waved the South Korean girl off. Hyun Soo closed the door and walked over to the bathroom. He knocked on the door and quickly it was opened, revealing the Russian teen. Ivan held a smirk, "Ufufu~ for a loner you easily talked to her, da?"

Hyun Soo reddened, "S-Shut up… I was close to my limit! A-and at least I had spoken to her." He began to teasingly laugh as he poked at the Russian, "Hiding in the bathroom, you're such a coward."

Ivan smiled sweetly as he took a seat on his bed, his face slowly became pink. "I already told you, I can't have her knowing what I am."

"Oh right, you have to guard her…" Hyun Soo smirked, "heh, then would it have made more sense to keep her here? What if she gets attacked on her way to her dorm?"

Ivan cocked his head slightly in an innocent fashion, "…Now you tell me."

"I thought you knew!"

Ivan chuckled to himself as he got up, "Ufufu~ I was just kidding. I have Natalia watching her whenever I'm not able to. It's only temporary…" Hyun Soo sighed. "…and what if she kills her? She's probably jealous since you brought her here…" 'Not to mention you shared a bed with her…'

"She won't." the Russian stated calmly and he began to drift off in his own thoughts. A small dust of color spreads on his face. Hyun Soo just hoped he was right yet found himself bothered by a thought. "Ivan, do you like her by any chance?"

Ivan jumped at his question, for the first time Hyun Soo saw the Russian become embarrassed. "W-what are you saying…? I-I just met her…"

"Don't lie to me…," Hyun Soo awkwardly stated, 'This is unusual…'

The Russian teen sighed, "Fine, I admit that we met before but she's only a job. Once this is over we'll have enough money and sestra will get better."

"…Are you sure?"

"Da."

It was quiet and Hyun Soo rolled his eyes. "If you say so..."


The moment Lan Mei walked through the door she was immediately tackled in a tight hug by Mei who held tears. Lan Mei held a sad smile as she hugged her friend and tried to reassure her that she was fine.

"W-What happened to you? I was so worried!"

Lan Mei didn't know where to begin so she just silently stayed in her arms. Mei held a worried face, "Lan Mei…please I was so worried."

"C-can I get changed first… I promise to tell you."

Mei nodded and allowed her to change into some casual and warm clothes. Lan Mei sighed and sat down on the bed. Mei sat next to her and listened.

"Mei…I almost died yesterday."

Mei's eyes widened and she grabbed her shoulders, "Y-You're joking, right?"

Lan Mei sadly smiled, "I wish… but please don't worry I'm fine now da-ze… Anyway…" She paused to think of how to explain.

"After work Yao and I were fighting… so we went our own ways. T-Then…a group of men surrounded me. They were going to "have some fun" with me…" her voice got quieter and weaker at the end.

Mei tensed up at each word and pulled her in a hug, "I-It's okay…I-I get it. You don't have to say anymore...!"

Lan Mei felt tears escape the corners of her chocolate brown eyes as she thought of what would've happened if she wasn't saved by Hyun Soo and his friend.

"Mei, mianhae… I shouldn't have gone alone. I should have stayed with Yao da-ze…"

Mei shook her head as she rubbed her back reassuringly despite being shaken from the news, "I-It's fine… it wasn't your fault that you got into a fight." She weakly chuckled, "Y-Yao-gege is such a short tempered i-idiot after all…S-so i-its fine…"

Lan Mei pulled away from her shaking her head, "A-Ani…I was the idiot, I said some things I shouldn't have said."

Mei sighed as she forced a smile and wiped Lan Mei's tears. "Lan… You're probably tired, right…? I'll call and say that you were sick."

"A-Ani…It's bad to miss work especially when I recently started…!"

Mei just kept her smile as she tried to be her usual cheerful self, "L-Lan~ you shouldn't force yourself~! Besides the boss is really nice and will understand," She was already calling the work much to Lan Mei's disapproval. Lan Mei held a pout and Mei giggled sadly, "Lan, please rest." Mei then turned her attention to the phone and began to explain to the boss. After she had hung up with a small smile and turned to the South Korean teen. The deed was done and Lan Mei felt miserable that she would have to spend her time in her dorm, alone.

She wanted to go to work like Mei, she also wanted to see Lien and Yao. She began to think about the Chinese teen and she felt depressed. She began to mutter words, completely swallowing her pride; her cheeks flushed a slight pink, "I need to apologize to Yao…"

Mei sighed and dialed Kiku's phone number. If this would make her happy then she would do it even if it meant calling her annoying big brother, "Hi Kiku. Can you put my brother on the phone?"

She paused and smiled when as she heard Kiku talking to Yao on the other end. Quickly she handed the phone to Lan Mei who was slightly confused.

Nihao Ma aru…?

Lan Mei was surprised to hear him sound so depressed.

"A-Anyo…?" She shyly stated and immediately the other end was silent for a few minutes.

She thought he left so she anxiously called out his name. "Y-Yao…?"

Lan Mei… what happened to you aru…?

Lan Mei chuckled unhappily, "W-Well….it's a long story da-ze. M-Mei can tell you…"

I-I see aru… Are you coming to work today aru?

Lan Mei was silent before speaking again. "Mei is forcing me to stay home da-ze…"

I see aru…

It became quiet between the two before both apologized in unison. They paused again and giggled weakly at their actions.

"Y-Yao…I'm very sorry for lying to you da-ze. I was wrong… I should have just told you truthfully what you needed to know."

I'm sorry too aru. I was being rude and I wasn't taking your feelings into account aru. I-I was being so stupid… getting all mad for something as little as a lie. Lan Mei, please forgive me aru.

"D-Dae, Yao. Is it okay if we forget about what happened and just be friends…?" She heard Yao chuckle happily.

Yes. I would love to be friends' aru.

Lan Mei held a smile, "A-Aigoo, I-I'm glad da-ze."

Me too aru.

Mei pouted as she yanked the phone from Lan Mei, "Gege, you better treat Lan right! She's had a bad day yesterday because of you!"

Lan Mei chuckled as Mei screamed into the phone. She fell back in her bed smiling at the fact that Yao finally became friends with her. Despite it being just one day it took to become friends with the stubborn boy she felt like it actually took many years. Mei hung up the phone with an irritated sigh, "Idiot Brother…"

Lan Mei giggled and Mei got ready to leave, "Don't do anything while I'm gone, Lan. Just take a nap and relax. Before you know it I'll be back."

Lan Mei rolled her eyes and smiled kindly towards her friend. "I will."

Mei left the girl with a smile and went to work. Today was going to be a Lazy Sunday for the Korean girl. A day she hoped to spend playing video games, reading manga/manhwa and sleeping in hopes of cheering herself up. On the other hand she was completely oblivious to the fact of being watched by a stranger on her "Lazy Sunday".


AN: Yay, Yao and Lan Mei are finally friends! But poor Lan Mei is frightened about that incident. Hopefully she gets better and doesn't get into more trouble~ ^3o. Until next time, fav, follow and review. It is greatly appreciated~! -Fiore