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Soojin rushed to shake the body of her unconscious friend. Hyewon's lips were already pale and so was her skin. Not to mention that she was also sweating. This only added to the nervousness of Soojin and Hara. So, they shook Hyewon more, hoping that she'd wake up any moment now.

And thankfully, to their relief, her eyes slowly fluttered open. Hyewon squinted as she moaned in pain, trying to adjust to the harsh sun rays that blinded her. Soojin instructed as she helped Hyewon stand up.

Both of Hyewon's friends thought that it would be better to get Hyewon to the school field first and check her state there. So, Hara did what Soojin told her to, while the latter guided Hyewon with care.

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By now, they all sat at the bleachers.

Hyewon's eyes were very red and puffy, an obvious result of crying so much. She looked very tired, which pained them. Jake is maybe even angered at Sunghoon for putting Hyewon in this exact situation.

Hara comforted Hyewon, but the latter only shook her head slowly. There's something about Hyewon that told everyone that she's not ready to say anything yet.

Hara soothed her friend's back, trying to calm Hyewon as she felt her friend's breath hitch. Right now, their utmost priority is to make sure that Hyewon is okay. Asking what really happened should not be what they're focused on.

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Hyewon, on the other hand, hated the fact that her friends saw her like this, so she gripped onto Hara and hid her face in hopes to hear no words, especially from the two boys.

Jay was the first to speak, pleading Hyewon to not let any school staff know anything. He knew that what Sunghoon did caused harm to Hyewon and could be classified as an act of bullying.

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He wouldn't say such an insensitive request if all that Sunghoon would face is a few weeks of suspension or just detention.. But he actually might get expelled. Sunghoon is still a dear friend that he's trying to look out for.

Of course it didn't seem fair to any of them, not even Hyewon. But still, she weakly nodded at Jay, not wanting to deal with anything anymore. She faced the floor once again, refusing to look at anyone.

With a small tug on Hara's uniform, Hyewon quietly told Hara to take her a little far from the rest. Jake remained silent, too overwhelmed by how things went too fast.

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Soojin was utterly baffled. She pushed Jay away and went to her friend. Soojin told and Hyewon could only smile out of reassurance.

Silence erupted. Jay and Jake looked at each other. And as if they could talk with their minds, Jay understood what Jake wanted to do.

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Jay called before distancing himself away.

Soojin doesn't know what Jay would want to talk about, but she wants to hear none of it. She's centred in comforting Hyewon, and that's what she'll do. Soojin refused to leave Hyewon alone, but no matter how she insisted, she was forced by Hara to do so.

Maybe Hara has a guess of Jay's intention.

When the three already walked a little far away, Jake finally marched over to Hyewon, but of course in dainty steps as to not startle the shaken girl. She was silent the whole time, and though they knew each other for such a small period of time, Jake knew Hyewon must've been very hurt.

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Jake sat beside Hyewon, wanting to comfort her. Hyewon shortly said, a frown still evident in her face. Her voice came out weak, almost like a whisper.

She lost all the energy to try and seem fine. And Jake was upset by the sight of Hyewon's sadness. To think that his closest friend caused pain to the girl he liked, the whole ruckus was definitely upsetting for Jake too.

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He heaved a sigh. Jake then looked at the blue sky, and onto the swaying trees in the distance. Jake points at a secluded area full of plants and leaned closer to Hyewon.

Hyewon was confused by the unusual question, so it was natural for her to be intrigued. She answered, but Jake only smiled

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Jake's smile grew even wider.mushroom

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Honestly, it was a lame joke. But did it put a small smile on Hyewon's face? Yes. Is it all that matters to Jake right now? Definitely.

Jake was delighted to know that he cheered Hyewon up, even just for a little bit. He excitedly announced like a proud puppy. He was even raising his hand. This is what it's like to have a Sim Jake Jaeyun to try hard on impressing you.

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He asks with the widest smile. And truly, it was a contagious one. Hyewon, even with the red nose and swollen teary eyes, was found smiling ang chuckling even at the simple feel of Jake's warm aura.

She did not think of an answer and instead let Jake burst the bubble. What Hyewon expected, Jake delivered.

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They both calmed down momentarily, but their smiles never left their lips.

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Jake arched an eyebrow. This line of him was rather different, it surrey wasn't based off of internet jokes, considering the fact that he was asking about himself.

Hyewon tilts her head and anticipates Jake's answer.

Jake stared at Hyewon intently with sparkling eyes. Though Hyewon just cried and was obviously not in her best state right now. She looked absolutely dazzling, at least in Jake's eyes she is. Ever-so sparkling, a glowing beauty is all she is in his eyes. Jake's heart had seemed to jump out of his chest. He always used to pray that he would be given the chance to like someone.

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The feeling he had been trying to find, he finally found it. And it's like being addicted to drugs or being drunk on alcohol. Liking someone felt so sweet and new. If you let me like you, Hyewon.I think I'm ready to give the world to you. It was truly ridiculous of him to think likewise. But isn't that what love is all about?

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Jake's smile fell, but it did it turn into a frown. He looked hopeful of something, like he was wishing something at that very moment.

Hyewon was encaptivated by Jake's eyes. There was something about right now that seemed to hold a warm sentiment. It felt fuzzy and hazy, like a child's dream.

The feeling can be compared to holding a warm cup of hot chocolate in spite of a rainy day, gulping the sweet treat and feeling it warm the insides of our bodies.

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One word out of Jake's mouth, but fireworks were bursting in Hyewon's stomach, and colouring it with all of the most beautiful hues.

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Jake killed Hyewon at that very moment. Her heartbeat stopped and she couldn't breathe for a second, yet it felt like blood pumped everywhere in her body, and her lungs were filled with oxygen. A euphoric feeling, something that you feel in a fumbling adventure.

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Hyewon chuckled and looked down. Subconsciously they smiled yet again. No more words needed to be uttered, they knew what the both of them meant to say.

So, they were on the same page, huh? It was a sweet, innocent moment. Everything around them seemed to slow down, and all they were focused on was seeing each other with the sparkle of their eyes.

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But if only Jake knew... What was to come in between their blooming love.

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