CHAPTER 3

JR's POV

Minhyun had been acting a bit strange today. In the morning he seemed really upset after insulting poor Ren. I still don't know what made him shout at him but I haven't seen him like that before. What worried me even more was how he reacted after. When I was comforting Ren in the hallway I couldn't help but noticing Minhyun's face when Aron went to check on him. I wanted to say something but I couldn't. For the first time I have known him he almost looked hollow, like he couldn't fix anything. I am glad that it was still slightly dark in the hallway as if it wasn't he would have seen the tears falling down my face for reasons I didn't know. I know that I did have a crush on him a while ago but I gave up on that as he just didn't like me in that way. Once Minhyun left the room I couldn't be seen with tears so I stood up, avoided eye contact with him and walked away even if I wanted to hug him. I left to go into the kitchen when Ren wanted to talk to Minhyun. Keeping in hearing distance, I leaned my back against the wall wiping the tears from my eyes. I could hear everything, however faint but easily comprehendible.

'I'm just jealous ok.'

There is definitely something really upsetting him, he is never like this. Throughout the years he has always been the one infected with happiness and cheer. The one with endless advice and that's why I asked him for help about Ren. Is it my fault he is like this? Surely just asking for advice wouldn't get him this upset.

It was dance practice and we did nothing. I, being the wonderful leader, decided to give the others a rest and not practice to have time with Ren. I find I have to flirt extra hard to get Ren to understand as with Minhyun he never noticed once before. It was going swimmingly sine until I looked up and caught Minhyun's eyes staring straight at me. It was like he was staring right through me, almost like a ghost.

'Minhyun?' I said quietly trying to not wake up Aron and Baekho who were spread out across the floor.

'Are you alright?'

'Minhyun.' Raising my voice.

'Why are you staring at me? It's starting to freak me out' I finally said losing my patience. His gaze broke; turning his head towards me so I could see his cheeks turning a pale pink. He instantly got to his feet and made his way to towards the exit.

'What's going on with him, Aron?' I said with a hidden tremble in my voice. I was getting really worried now.

'It's nothing that I can't handle,' he replied with a worried tone in his voice. He got up and made his way to the door. Turning around he said, 'it's best to not come home straight away! Let me have some time to talk to him, Ok?' I wish he would just tell me whatever is going on. The rest of us left a while later to go home and I couldn't think of anything other than Minhyun on the way back. I really hope he is ok. Entering the door we were met by Aron who instantly came up to us and told us that we should act like nothing has happened today and to not ask questions. Listening to his stern voice there was no point in arguing as I was sure to get hit in the face as I once did before.

As Ren had his daily shower I kept by Aron's rules and dragged Minhyun into his room to talk about Ren. Minhyun had his phone out and was replying like every other day with a nod of the head and a small remark.

'Just tone down the flirting. It's making me sick.' This really surprised me as it was just out of nowhere.

'Why, do you think people might find out?' I replied with too much anger in my voice than I expected.

'No,' he started 'I am just saying that you have to watch out.'

'What do you mean watch out?'

'I mean the way you are constantly throwing yourself at Ren to get attention is a bit over the top.'

'Wait, are you saying he's not right for me?' I snarled. He has no right to tell me who not to be with.

'No'

'No? And why would you think that?'

'It's just…it's just you deserve a lot better than Ren,'

'Oh yeah,' I replied getting really pissed off now. 'So who would be good enough for me, you for instance?' I said sarcastically without thinking.

'Yes'

Yes? Did he just say yes? I couldn't speak. I stared at him and I couldn't think or speak or do anything but somehow I felt happy. But why am I happy? I don't love Minhyun still. It's been ages since I last felt like this towards him. Maybe I do still love him? There was too many thoughts going through my head and I had to go. But before leaving I saw Minhyun's eyes slide up toward me – they were rimmed red and glistening with tears. So I stood up abruptly and left the room.

What do I do now?