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Slowly opening her eyes Yona groggily grabbed her phone that was charging on the other side of the bed. After quickly looking at the time she laid her phone screen side down. 6: 23 is what she read. She didn't want to look at the multiple text messages and missed calls that had plagued her for most of the night. After about the tenth missed call she had decided that putting her phone on silent was the best benefit to herself. She was already trying to process everything that had happened, having multiple people try to call and give their condolences wasn't something she felt up too. Actually she wasn't feeling much of anything except guilt. She knew she should be sad and a wreck, but after crying for a couple hours last night she felt strangely calm. Her heart beat was a little fast paced but she chocked down the feeling. With every thought that ran through her head a sharp pain of guilt struck her. Why wasn't she more sad?
Breathing deeply she rolled out of her blankets and slowly slumped to the floor. Her legs where heavy. Come on Yona, she thought to herself. It's not that hard, she scolded herself as she used most of her energy to lift herself up. Looking in the mirror she saw her long fire red hair tangled around her face. The dark circles under her eyes made the purple of them look even more dull. She was in Hak's sweatshirt and only it. She had decided that she didn't need pants last night because it had been hot. Breathing in the sweatshirt Yona grabbed the bottom of it and flipped it off over her head and headed to the bathroom.
After taking the hottest shower she had ever had she put on her school uniform and headed toward the stairs. About halfway to the stairs she automatically turned her head to the left side of the hall where her fathers room stood in the dark. The light spilling from the hallway into the room seemed to settle on a salmon pink shirt and khaki slacks that where laid out on her fathers chair. Her father would always lay out the next days cloths the morning before. He was always overly prepared for anything. Yona's eyes stayed blank as she grabbed the knob and slowly shut the door. Its going to be okay, she thought as her hand still held onto the knob.
Not letting the tears escape her eyes Yona let go of the now warm brass. She slowly walked down the stairs into the living room. The curtains where closed shut stopping the morning light from spilling into the room. The lump on the couch was still. For a split second Yona almost thought the lump was dead. She shook her head trying not to let the negative thoughts consume her. She wanted to be positive not just for her sanity but also she knew her father would want that. His smile came into her mind as she leaned over the couch.
"Hey," she paused. "Hak wake up. Did you even set an alaram?" she shook her best friend.
"Yea of course," he slurred turning over. "I am an adult," he leisurely let out pulling the covers closer to his face. Yona watched his peaceful face as he started to fall back to sleep. There was a part of her that didn't want to wake him up but they needed to go to school.
"School starts in a hour Hak" she poked his cheek. He slapped her hand away from his face. A small smile formed on her lips as he did this. "Come on."
Hak finally opened both his eyes. From the look in his eyes she could tell the events of the past day had registered with his brain. Propping himself up on his elbows he scanned the beauty.
"We don't have to go to school," he tried to smile. "It's really okay. I arranged for us to be out for a couple weeks."
"My father would want me to go," she told him.
A smirk crossed Hak's face. "Alright I guess that's enough to get me out of bed."
"Really?" Yona asked surprised. He nodded his head.
"I'll be with you where ever you go." Tears started to stream down her face once the words had settled in the air.
"Hey," he grabbed her hand. Without a second thought she moved from the back of the couch to the front and fell into his arms. At this point she wasn't just crying she was sobbing. It was embarrassing for her. She wanted to show she was tough and she could fight but she was reduced to this sobbing mess.
"Why," she cried, her just brushed hair sticking to her red tear stained face. "I'm trying, really," she continued.
"I know," Hak whispered bringing her closer to him. "You didn't do anything. Everything will be okay. I know this will be hard for awhile, but you need to believe that everything will be okay." His icy blue eyes made contact with hers. "Don't let that fire die within you. He wouldn't want that for you. It's going to be a battle. Trust yourself okay?" He finished tucking her hair behind her ear. She nodded in agreement not breaking eye contact. She didn't know what happened but all of a sudden she finally felt that everything would be okay. Her stomach did a flip. Was this right to feel this way? She was almost happy. Almost.
Instead of scolding him to get ready for school she found herself melting into his arms. The way he ran his hand through her hair made her stomach do back-flips. She could stay in is arms forever. The warmth made her tired.
"Already in uniform?" he asked.
"Mhmmm," she answered.
" I guess I should get ready?" he asked.
"Mhmmm" she answered again getting wrapped around his scent.
He slowly moved upward still holding her.
"Yona," he breathed as their faces moved closer together.
"Yea," she fluttered.
"I need you to know that you are never alone. I will be with you always." he moved closer to her pink lips.
"I know," she said her pulse raising. She was scared by the feeling she felt as they grew closer.
"Yona.," his last word dripped from his mouth, "I…."
A knock on the door made both of their hearts quicken.
" I swear to the gods…" Hak trailed off letting Yona get off of him.
Watching him open the door made her mind freak out. What if something else happened? She thought, a little bit mad that Hak and her where interrupted.
"Good morning!," she heard the cheerful voice of Zeno ring in the house.
"Uhhh hi," Hak acknowledge the newcomer.
"Is Yona here?" The cheerful blonde asked looking into the house,
"Yea," Hak paused, " Come on in," he invited after looking for Yonas approval.
"Yona," the blonde yelled as he walked into the room.
"How are you?" she asked getting up from the couch.
"I'm going to get ready," Hak informed them as he grabbed some clean cloths off lazy boy. He had practically moved in overnight. Yona didn't know how he got most of his stuff there sense he had rarely left her side sense everything started. They had both decided that it would be best for Hak to move in with her for awhile.
"I'm good," Zeno responded watching the tall man walk out of the room. "I just thought we could walk to school together."
"How did you know where I live?" She asked curiously.
"Internet."
"No ones safe I guess," she laughed her smile not meeting her eyes.
"Not in this day and age," he smiled.
Without skipping a beat Zeno pulled her into a hug. Her short classmate only reached up to her chin. His soft hair tickled her mouth as she relaxed letting the hug happen. She was happy he hadn't asked any questions or brought up her father. Just the silence and hug showed how much he cared for her. She didn't want the hug to end. Zeno was definitely one of the best huggers she ever met. Only one other person could make her feel more secure and safe.
Blushing slightly she let go of her classmate.
"Well I'm glad you came."
"I had a feeling you would be going to school today so I thought that having someone with you would help you out."
"I've got Hak," she replied a little to fast.
"And now you have me," he matched her pace.
Her eyes started to sting again. She took a deep breath letting herself relax. She wan't going to cry anymore. Everything would be fine. Sitting down on the couch she lightly patted the seat next to her motioning for her guest to sit down.
"You know we are going to be late because of Hak right?" she asked flipping on the T.V to some cartoon station. "He's worse at getting ready then me," she joked as she watched the cartoon cat get hit on the head with a hammer. It looked like it hurt.
"No worries. I'll stay late after school again. It doesn't bother me to much," he informed her.
Nodding her head she let her attention drift to the show. It was hard for her to focus on anything except her father so the mindless violent cartoon helped her. After about two episodes Hak finally emerged from the shower, his hair still wet and covering his eyes.
"Ready?" Yona asked standing up with Zeno.
"As much as I'll ever be," Hak yawned rubbing his eyes. Taking probably the two hundredth breath of the day Yona looped her elbows with her friends. Hak sneakily grabbed her hand and entwined their fingers. The two of them both kept their gaze ahead but Hak saw a small smile form on his beauty's lips.
After arriving to school twenty minutes late the trio stood in front of their class door. The two men where to nervous to open the door first. All three of them knew what was going to happen once that door opened and none of them where looking forward to it.
"Worse things have happened," Yona told herself taking another breath. Looking at Hak and Zeno and seeing their reassuring smiles she quietly yet quickly opened the door.
Her first step into the class and she froze. Every eye was on her. Well except for the class presidents and her desk buddy with the green hair. Her chest started to tighten and her stomach was doing flip flops. A warm hand appeared on her shoulder. It was Hak. When she looked up at him she saw his eyes had grown cold and dark. He was looking at the front of the class where Soo-won was staring at her. Composing herself she kept her head held high and sat down at her desk, watching Zeno smile at her as he also sat down.
"Good morning Yona, Zeno, and Hak." Kija welcomed from the black board. "You came at a perfect time. We have a new student coming in a few minutes."
"Where's Ik-su?" Hak asked.
"All teachers and staff are having a meeting for uh," he started to stammer, "ummm."
"I think we get it," Hak rolled his eyes at the now flustered president.
"Right," He said trying to get a hold of himself. Yona arched a eyebrow surprised that Kija was letting Hak's rudeness slide. But then again she felt like most people where going to be careful around her. A small part of her wished that no one would talk to her.
"Alright then." Kija said clapping his hands. "I would like to welcome our new student."
As soon as the student entered groans could be heard from the boys and squealing and giggles from the girls. The man in front of her was unbelievably good looking. He was tall with short blue hair and strange red markings underneath his eyes. His eyes where a bright burning yellow that instantly grabbed attention. He didn't look thrilled to be there but he was still respectable.
"Hello and good morning. My name is Shin-ah," he said bowing before the class and writing his name on the board.
"Welcome," Kija said motioning for everyone to say it as well. The class obeyed and many different versions of the statement filled the room.
"For today you will sit in my desk. We have to get another desk because unfortunately we didn't think that we would be getting a new student."
Nodding he found the only open desk and sat down in it. She couldn't stop looking at him. There was something about him that filled her with curiosity. The girl sitting next to him introduced herself but he just nodded at her.
"Ouch," Hak said watching the horror scene unfold before him. All Yona could do was nod in agreement with him.
"Yona," Kija snapped her out of her head.
"Yes?'
"Sense Ik-su isn't here and I have to run the class till he get back, would you mind showing him around the school?"
"Sure?" she questioned.
"Good! Home room is almost over so after that please feel free to go where you would like."
"Okay?" She wasn't really sure what was going on but it was an opportunity to find out more about Shin-ah. Turning around he reached out his hand to her. For a second she hesitated but finally clasped his hand.
"I'm looking forward to showing you around," she said trying to smile.
"Me too," he breathed in a raspy voice that caused her to shiver.
