Jealousy is an ugly thing and rooming with a hallyu star can make things worse. Sun's relationship with Akio became normal after that day. However, with the improved relationship with Akio (he became fast friend with Ken), more and more bully-related incident started happening. From his desk covered with derogatory writings and his books torn, he could care less since he is accustomed to this. Akio was more worried and was always to the rescue.

When they came for their first class, Sun's table was full of garbage. It was Akio who burst out and threatened his unknown bully. With his killing gaze he said "Whoever did this, know that Sun is protected by me and those who hurt him will be punished severely." He stressed out and took his table outside. He called the principal's office and reported what happened. Sun just stood there dumbfounded, no one had protected and cared for him this much. His heart just fluttered when Akio came back and smiled at him.


After that, the incident stopped. Jin's bullies also stopped bothering him. It was almost a month and their room became Ken and Cris' favorite resting place. Ken and Sun became instant buddies, talking about their favorite artists and crying their eyes out on their favorite TV series.

Akio and Cris couldn't care less about the duo's interest and played their usual video games while the two watched their favorite series. This was their usual habit. They eat together, go to their usual classes, late night group "studies" (which end up as movie marathon or a betting game), then Akio will shoved Cris and Ken back to their room in order for him and Sun to sleep. Sun became comfortable with this routine and felt the extra closeness with Akio. He dismissed the thought and was happy to how things are.

It was Cris who brought the topic if Sun could help them on their music sheets and arrangements. He jokingly answered that he'll take the job as long as they pay him. He was after all once a producer for Oska. The trio took his answer seriously and brought a contract to Sun. Considering the pay, Sun accepted the offer. He texted Oska about the contract and informed him that he will accept the offer.

Oska replied "Good for you but do not accept if they asked you to be their producer. You are my EXCLUSIVE producer!:)" Sun blushed by the reply and was smiling non-stop. Akio noticed this and felt a tinge of jealously. He never saw Sun smiled like that before.

After that, Sun became glued to them and the rumor that he will become the fourth member grew stronger. True enough, Ken brought the subject out during one of their jamming session.

"Hey Sun-nichan! Would you like to join us in the band? We really need a pianist and I think you're a perfect fit… Isn't it Aki-nichan?"

Akio was busy adjusting his guitar and nodded in agreement. Although inside he was excited and was expecting that Sun will accept the offer. However, Sun was uncertain.

"I am sorry Ken. I think I cannot just accept the offer since I have to consult Oska." Sun replied politely.

"What does Oska have to do with this?" Akio asked with an obvious anger in the tone.

Annoyed by Akio's sudden change of tone, Sun irritated replied was "I am still part of his company and besides I could help you in any way as long as I ask permission from Oska. Also, I do not wish to enter the world of show business. I am so sorry Ken." He faced Ken with apologetic look.

"Fine! Do whatever you want."Akio answered and walked out of the recording room. Then there was an awkward silence.


When can he stop mentioning Oska? When he is on the phone with him, he always smiles. He does not smile like that when I'm with him. Why can't he be contended with our conversation? Should I erase Oska's number so that he will not have any communication with him? Why should he consult him on every decision he makes. They are not even related. Arrrggg… Why am I getting jealous? I hate this kind of set-up. Am I falling for him?


After the session, we went home and the silence was killing me. Luckily, Ken and Cris were bickering about where we should eat dinner. Akio said that he will pass since he needed to do something and will not sleep in the dorm. The atmosphere became really tense when Akio stepped out of the vehicle. All three of us ate our dinner silently.

A week after that incident, Akio did not come back to the dorm and rumors were spreading again. One thing I hate about this school is that rumors spread like wildfire and the story becomes perverted as it passes from one person to the other. Rumor has it that I am causing a rift in Akio's band. Also, I am using the band to become famous and I deceived Akio to become his roommate. Someone also saw Ken holding out a check to me (that's my payment for arranging three of their musical scores) and that certain someone capitalized that scene and created stories that I am using them to give me money, that the "scholarship" was just a façade for me.

I could not defend myself (why should I? I did not do anything wrong) and Akio, Cris and Ken were not around to clarify things either since they are currently on a photo shoot somewhere. Luckily, I have Jin to accompany me during classes. No one wants to talk to me since I became a threat to them.

Hopefully, the three will be back after three days and they could help me pacify the rumors. Also, I needed to clarify things with Akio since he is not replying to any of my text and its been a week since we last saw each other. When can he stop sulking?

The rumors triggered another bullying incident. When I came to the cafeteria for lunch, some girls from the upper class intentionally bumped me causing me to trip. I stood up quickly and composed myself. I glared at them but the girls just smirked.

"That's what you get when you try to fit in. Gold digger!" the girl commented and walked away. I was shocked by the comment and since everyone was looking and eavesdropping, I quickly exited the cafeteria. Jin quickly came to my aid and asked me if I was okay.

"I am okay." I answered and stride through the hallway to our classroom.

I can feel the stares and the word "gold digger" keeps running through my mind. I can see Jin's concern but I smiled at him, assuring him that I am fine. Am I really fine? Gosh! Why can this memory be erased? I cannot even concentrate on the lecture.


"Please believe me! I did not do anything!" came the plea of the 15-year old boy!

"Gold digger! You are a whore! How could you do this to us?! I considered you as my son! Get out of my house!" shouted the lady in black dress.

"Please, let me explain!" the boy begged. "I did nothing wrong. I do not know anyone here. I do not know where to go… please…" He answered then a large hand repeatedly smacked his crying face.

"Gold digger! Gold digger! Gold digger! Get out of my house, you whore!" shouted the lady. Every insult was coupled with punches and kicks. The boy's replies were grunts and tears.


Sun woke up from that nightmare. However, the fear did not fade and the lady still haunts him in his dream. It was still too early but he is afraid to sleep again. He suddenly misses Akio. He went to the window and stared at the garden below. He waited for the sun to rise.

The bullying did not stop and when he came to their classroom, his chair and table were nowhere to be found, his book were also torn into pieces with "gold digger" written on it. His locker was filled with threatening notes. This continued for two days and it stopped when Ken and Cris returned to the dorm. Feeling down, Sun was expecting to see Akio but was disappointed.

"He will return tonight. He just needs some breather since last Monday was Ren's death anniversary." Cris reassured Sun.

"Death anniversary?" Sun asked almost immediately. He never expected Ren to be a dead person. He just thought that Ren is missing or someplace else.

"There was a plane crash and his body was never found." came the pained answer from Ken. So that explains their reaction when they saw Sun.

"I am sorry." Sun replied feeling guilty for bringing sadness into the room.

"It's ok Sun-nichan. We know he is in a better place now. Just give Akio-nichan some time since you really look like Ren. It makes it hard for him to move on." Ken replied.

"Do I really look like Ren?" Sun became curious. This is the first time they have opened a discussion about Ren.

"Yeah but a lot sexier and funnier." Ken jokingly replied with a lighter tone. Cris also smirked.

"Well excuse my skinny physique." Sun replied with a smile.

"That reminds me. I have a picture of Ren when we were training together as idols." Cris replied and dig his wallet for the picture. He showed the picture to Sun and was really amazed on the similarities of Ren and Sun.

"You really looked like him." Cris said. Sun was also in disbelief when he saw the picture, he was in that picture. It almost feels like he has a twin.

Cris and Ken stayed in Sun's room and told him stories about Ren. Sun was happy that they have told him the stories. At least he does not need to talk to Akio about Ren and he was grateful for their company. He really needs to rest his brain because of what he has endured for the past days without them. His mind drifted and thought of Akio. He really missed him.

After dinner, Akio entered the room silently and both Cris and Ken knew that it was time for them to go back to their room. Akio looked tired and was avoiding Sun. However, Sun cannot ignore him anymore. He kept silent until Cris and Ken left the room. He immediately asked Akio how he was doing but only got a mumble. Akio entered the bath ignoring the succeeding question of Sun. Sun was really disappointed but he was too tired to confront Akio. When he lied down, he felt the exhaustion that he endured for days without sleep because of his fears and worries. His eyes slowly closed.


"You have to face him Akio. You can never deny that you felt something for him. You are in love." came the thought that flooded his mind, and then came the answer "Am I?"

When he is sure that Sun was asleep, he immediately came out of the bath and got ready to sleep. He closed his eyes but was immediately awaken by the sobs and grunts coming from Sun. "Are you okay, Sun?" When he realized that Sun was having a nightmare, he hastily got up and tried to wake Sun. Akio shook Sun to awaken him since he was sweating a lot. Sun opened his tearful eyes and instantly hugged Akio. He never stopped shaking, Akio felt that it was fear.

He hugged Sun and tried to comfort him. Like a mantra he repeated "It is just a nightmare. I am here… I am here…" Sun was crying his eyes out and hugged Akio tightly. They stayed like that for hours until Sun calmed down and slept again. Akio felt drowsy and slept with Sun by his side.