We had only started seeing each other for about a week. In that week, I had taken him to a movie and out for ice cream. I was going to try and get him to do everyday stuff he missed out on. At the end of the week, I visited him at home and noticed that Seira wasn't there anymore.

"Where did Seira go?" I asked as we were all seated in the living room.

"She had to go home for something."

"Oh. Ok. Hope everything is ok at home."

"She'll be fine. No need to worry about her." Mr. Frankenstein reassuringly stated.

About two days after that, Gray texted, informing me he would be going out of town for about a week, possibly more, but he'll be back. Turned out, everyone in Mr. Frankenstein's place left. Since Shin and his friends couldn't hang out at Mr. Frankenstein's, they decided to come to hang out at home.

"Are you guys staying for dinner?" I asked them.

"Yeah!" Ik-Han exclaimed. The rest nodded in agreement.

"Ok." I had to cook enough for everyone. Since everyone else was feeding Shin wherever he chose to hang out, I couldn't complain about having to cook for them.

"I wonder where everyone went. The Hyungs and Ahjussi weren't in school the past three days." Shin pondered

"Seira was absent the whole week, and now Regis is gone too. I wonder what happened with them."

"I'm sure they'll tell you if you need to know."

"Did Ahjussi say anything to you, Sunny? Aren't you dating him?" I narrowed my eyes at him. Yuna looked a bit crestfallen at that.

"We see each other frequently. It is technically not dating. Anyway, I'm not prying into his job. He works security, so I'm sure he's not allowed to share."

"Hmm…I thought since he sleeps here a lot and you sleep there too, you guys were dating."

"I thought you were discussing where they are, not who I'm dating."

"I was just checking."

"Also, he was wondering why you call him Ahjussi. You do know he's the same age as Tao and Takeo, right?"

"Then why does he have old people's hair?"

"Oh gosh. I don't know. Why do Regis and Seira have white hair?"

"Because they're from a foreign country."

"He is too. You know he's not Korean, right?"

"Oh well. If he doesn't like Ahjussi, what should we call him?"

"Anything but that."

"Why are you so defensive? I thought you weren't dating him."

"Whatever. Dinner is done. Make sure to clean up after you're done. You know the drill here."

"Are you ok, Yuna? You look sad all of a sudden." Ik-Han asked her. Suyi was looking at her sympathetically.

"I'm fine." I shook my head and grabbed some food to eat in my room. After an hour, I went back to the living room. Yuna and Suyi had left.

"What happened to the girls?"

"Oh. They left a little bit after you went to your room. Yuna wasn't feeling too well."

"Hmm…I bet it's because you opened your mouth about my dating life, Shin."

"What do you mean?"

"I get it. She likes Ahjussi and didn't know about him and Sunny."

"Pretty much."

"Whoops. I didn't realize it."

"Well…she'll adjust. You really didn't have to say he sleeps here a lot."

"I thought everyone knew."

"Apparently not."

"She's your friend, so you probably have to figure out a way to cheer her up or distract her."

"What do we do?"

"I don't know. She's your friend. I'm not tiptoeing around a high school kid with a crush, so figure it out."

"Fine."

"Take her for ice cream or something."

In Mr. Frankenstein's absence, I was still doing the tutoring. The teachers had taken over the security, and I had to look around the classes on the floor I had the tutoring on to make sure all students had left. Surprisingly, everything was running smoothly, even without his presence. I had a few guys try to sneak into the tutoring session and talk to me, but I managed to kick them out for distracting everyone else. At the end of the next week, I arrived at Ye Ran for the tutoring, expecting to find a teacher at the gate but found Gray instead. I dropped my bike and ran to him, then hugged him.

"You're back!"

"We came back this morning."

"I'm pleased you're back! I was starting to miss you."

"Really?"

"Are you saying you didn't miss me?"

"I don't know. Work went by really fast, so I didn't really notice." I knew he probably had a tough job, but I was a bit disappointed that he didn't think of me at all. I released myself from the hug, grabbed my bike, and walked into the school without saying anything. "What's wrong, Mi-Sun?"

"I'm late for my work."

"You seem angry."

"I have to go." I angrily locked up my back, and as I walked into the building, I bumped into Tao and Takeo.

"Hi, Mi-Sun!" They both enthusiastically greeted me. I grunted and walked past them. After the tutoring session, I made sure all students were gone then marched to my bike. Gray was standing next to it, waiting for me.

"Mi-Sun. I'm sorry for what I said. I didn't mean to upset you. I meant to say that I thought of you, which made the week go by fast. I knew I was going to see you once I came back and was looking forward to it. I suppose the way I phrased it was a bit blunt. I'm sorry for that." I looked up at him, trying to swallow my tears. He truly looked remorseful. "I didn't mean to get you upset." He pulled me into a hug and buried his lips in my hair. "I'm sorry."

I gave it a second of thought and figured he probably wasn't used to explaining himself, which is why he came off blunt. I wrapped my arms around him and pressed my face to his chest.

"I guess you're used to being direct, so I should probably get used to it. I'm fine now."

"I'll try to phrase it better next time. I'll walk home with you. They won't need me, so I have the night off." I looked up at him again and smiled. He brought his lips to mine for a kiss.

"Wanna grab some food first?"

"Ok." I grabbed my bike, and we started walking off. We ran into Tao and Takeo.

"Hi, Mi-Sun. Are you still angry?" Tao asked.

"No. Sorry about that."

"Don't worry about it. If it helps, we had been telling him to not be so blunt all the time." I smiled at that.

"I guess I have to get used to it."

"Absolutely not! You're a lady. You should never have to accept that. No worries. We'll teach him how to do better." Takeo said. I laughed as he frowned at both of them.

"Good luck."

"Where are you guys going?"

"To grab dinner. I'm not cooking today."

"Why not come home with us. You won't need to buy dinner." I looked at Gray and shrugged.

"Do you want to go?"

"Ok. Let's go." The four of us walked to their place. Shin and the rest of the group were in the living room. Yuna and Suyi exchanged quick glances then looked down. I could already sense the awkwardness in the air. Gray did not.

"I'll go help out in the kitchen." He said, then kissed my forehead and left. Everyone was suddenly quiet.

"Shin. Did you do what I said you should do?"

"We tried. Sorry Sunny."

"Ok. I guess I'll deal with it. Yuna, can I talk to you for a second here." I walked outside the door, and she followed. "I know you have a crush on him. I know you were upset when Shin said we were dating. Is there a way to diffuse the awkwardness in the air? It's uncomfortable, and we are going to be in the same areas a lot."

"I'll get over it."

"Thank you. You should know I'm not telling him to change how he acts. I worked hard to get that out of him. I'd rather not change how I act, but I'll attempt to be conscious of it."

"I understand."

"Again, thank you. Now, do you mind diffusing that awkwardness? They not reacting to me. They're reacting to you, so try to do what you can."

"Ok. I will."

"Thanks." We walked back to the living room. Everyone was still quiet. Rai and Seira were acting as usual. Regis wasn't concerned with anything.

"Why is it so awkward here?" Tao asked when he finally looked up from his computer.

"You noticed too, huh?" I replied. "How about, I'll be the bigger person and walk away. I hope that helps diffuse it." I walked to the kitchen where Gray and Mr. Frankenstein were. "Hey. Do you need me to help with anything?"

"Thank you for the offer. If you don't mind, could you please set the table?"

"Gladly." I started setting the dining table. Tao and Takeo walked over to talk to me.

"What was that about?"

"Yuna is a bit heartsick after finding out about us. The rest of them don't know how to react. Hence the tension."

"Ah. What did you talk to her about?"

"I just told her I'm not telling him to change anything, but I'll attempt to be conscious for now. Don't tell him. Who knows what he'll say to make it even more awkward? She's already afraid of her own shadow. If he tells her something, she might have a heart attack."

"Yes. I can see why that would be bad." We stood around the set table, waiting for further instructions.

For dinner, the kids ate their meal in the living room while the rest of us ate at the dining table. I was happy about that because I didn't really want Gray to pick up on the tension. After the dinner, I decided to stay since it was a Friday and Shin wasn't going home, so I would be there alone. I didn't mind the solitude, but I had someone, so there was no need.

"Is there anything I can wear to sleep?"

"Sure. Just look in the closet and find something." I found a T-shirt and boxers which I wore after taking a shower. Mr. Frankenstein always had essentials for visitors, so I got the toiletries I needed for the night. After my shower, I got under the covers and waited for him to come in.

"I missed this when you were gone," I told him after he got under the covers too. I draped my leg over him and tucked my head into his neck.

"I was looking forward to sleeping next to you the whole time I was gone."

"Me too." I kissed his neck. I felt his pulse increase. He pulled me closer to him, and I looked up into his eyes. His hair was all over his face, so I pushed it back. "Better. I like looking at your whole face, although the way you style your hair makes you look mysterious." He smiled at that then kissed me. This time, he initiated the more aggressive kiss, and I followed suit. He ran his hand up and down my leg that was draped over him. His hand felt warm against my skin.

"Your skin feels so soft." He whispered to me, then went back to kissing me. I moved, so I was entirely on top of him. His hands moved from my thighs to my waist and back. I pulled away from the kiss and sat up. He sat up and started trailing kisses on my neck. I left out a soft sigh once he pressed a kiss on the hollow of my neck. He slowly ran his hands up the sides of my body, pulling up the t-shirt I was wearing. I stretched my arms up, allowing him to pull it off. He hitched his breath, then brought his hands up to my breasts and cupped them. He seemed to be mesmerized by them, not taking his eyes off what he was doing with his hands. He took both nipples between his index fingers and thumbs, then gently pinched me. A jolt of pleasure fired through my body to my center, and I let out a tiny moan then arched my back. His eyes widened with surprise.

"Did I hurt you?" He asked urgently. I shook my head. He pinched once again and smiled at my reaction. I combed my fingers through his hair and cradled his head in my hands, holding him in place as he licked and sucked. I let out a louder moan and threw my head back. He began switching between the two, and I pressed myself closer to him, feeling his hardness between my legs. I reached down into his pants and captured his hard erection in my hand. He released my breast from his mouth and let out a strained groan as I massaged his manhood.

"Mi…Sun." He whispered. I stroked him, at first, moving slower and gradually increasing my pace. He grunted and pressed his head into my neck, taking quickened breaths. I felt him tense then twitch in my hand as he released his creamy fluids.

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah. I really liked that." I looked up and smiled, then kissed him. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and he held on to my waist.

"Where's my t-shirt?"

"It's right here. Want me to put it on you?"

"If you want to."

"I do." He took the t-shirt and put it over my head and outstretched arms. He wrapped his arms around me, and we both went to sleep.

I had just arrived at Ye Ran and gone into the building when I ran into a man and a woman in suits. They looked like they might be working for the government. At the end of my session, I ran into Mr. Frankenstein.

"A little trouble with the government?"

"Not really. Just a bit of a bother. They are from the KSA. There's a scholarship program offered for special students. They wanted to come in and observe some classes to see who would be best qualified for it."

"Hmm…definitely not Shin, right?" I said, then chuckled.

"That's not necessarily the case. He might actually be their ideal candidate for it. I believe the reason for their program is to look for future agents, and as far as I'm aware, he does have exceptional skills in martial arts, is that correct?"

"Yeah. He is a bit of a freak when it comes to fighting and recovering from fights. But I don't think his mom would be too happy about that."

"Right. We'll keep a watch on them. Make sure they don't do anything too drastic."

"Ok. Thank you. I'll be on my way now."

I had to stay late since my students had exams coming up and needed some help studying. By the time I was done checking for the students, the sun had already set. I was walking through the park when two men stopped in front of me.

"Oh, great. I'm about to get mugged." I said out loud and looked at the men.

"Let's avoid the hysterics. Just give us your bag, and we'll be on our way." I placed my bike on the ground as the two men approached me. They didn't have any weapons, and I could see their intention was to strong-arm me into giving them my possessions. I placed my backpack on top of my bike and looked at them defiantly.

"It looks like we have a fighter. What do you think you're going to do?" One of the men said.

"How about I give you one chance to hit me. If you can knock me down, then…." Before he could finish his sentence, I ran for him and jump-kicked him on his face. I then punched the other one under the chin and kicked his head when he went down. Both of them were knocked out.

"Ouch. Stupid assholes made me hurt my hand." I muttered to myself, then picked up my backpack and bike and rode home. Once I got home, I texted Gray and told him about the two people I left in the park passed out. I then had my dinner and went to bed. Gray was asleep next to me when I woke up about two hours later. I pushed his hair off his face and looked at him. His eyes fluttered open.

"Hey. Are you ok?"

"More or less. How'd you get in?"

"I asked to borrow Shin-Woo's keys and explained what happened. He came back with me."

"Why would he? He knows I can take care of myself."

"He was also attacked by a group. He thought it might be his fault."

"That's dumb. Thanks for coming." I caressed his face, and he reached for my hand. I forgot that I had hurt my knuckles until he touched them, and I flinched.

"You're not ok. Let me see your hand."

"It's fine. I might have punched one of those men a bit harder than I intended to. I guess I should have iced it when I got home."

"Yeah. I'll get you something for the pain. It's too late to ice it now. Can you move your fingers?" I wiggled my fingers, and they all moved, although a bit slower.

"I can. My knuckles might be a bit swollen, though."

"You need to wrap it."

"Good thing I have a first aid kit. Fully stocked and ready to go, since Shin is always getting into things and getting hurt." I went to fetch it under the main bathroom sink. He wrapped it up, and we went back to bed. "Hopefully, it will be a bit better by morning. How am I supposed to shower or ride my bike?"

"Are you sure you have to go to school tomorrow?"

"I've already missed a lot of time away because of the accident I had. I don't want my professors to think I'll be randomly missing class. Plus, it's my last semester in college, so I have to finish strong."

"I'll try to help in any way I can."