In woo's POV

''Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, hard times and good times'' - it's what I've been listening to since childhood. But in my case, I guess sadness and hard times is the ones I get the most compared to the other two. My life can be compared to a pyramid where the peak is my happiness which is so small and the rest of it is my sadness. From childhood, people around me kept on telling me and console me that 'Life goes on, don't give up', but to me, that's the saddest and scariest part, Life goes on. This thought is enough to make me be aware of the upcoming disaster coming to my life.

Since the day I was born, my mother and father gave me all the love of the world. Life was going so smoothly that I didn't even know what exactly was sadness. Everything was just as perfect as ever. But it didn't last long cause --happiness and --I don't go well. Not to mention the other turmoil's in my life because of my father's huge debts. When I was only 8 years old, my mother and father died in a lorry accident, living me all alone in the darkness. It was so quick and sudden that it was almost hard to believe. The ones who laughed with me played with me a few hours ago and now they're gone, they're dead, they're nowhere in this world. I felt as if I forgot breathing, I kept on praying to God to end this nightmare, I wanted to wake up from this disastrous nightmare but the saddest part is I am awake and it's not a nightmare. It is when I first found real sadness in my life.

The sadness, It was getting bigger and bigger as the time was passing. Soon after my parents died, everything was going to the wrong side. I had only one aunt and relative, who took me to her place. At first, she pitied me, gave me food, clothes and even admit me to a new kindergarten. But as soon as I was lighting up, she started to show her true self. She'd always bark at me for literally nothing, always tells me that I'm useless, even sometimes she'd beat me. Somehow my grandma knew this matter and took me to her place in Guryong village when I was only 10. These two years of abuse and all came to an end finally. The place, where we stayed, was so shabby but I have no other choice. At least I didn't want to be alone or get beaten anymore. I had to cope with anything and everything.

Soon after that, granny admit me to a nearby primary school. I always sit near the window, alone. My life was going fine apart from the fact that I had no friends but as soon as I reached middle school my life started to change drastically.

It was full of bore and sadness. yes, again sadness. I always sat alone, eat alone, study alone as usual which made the seniors notice me. They started to bully me cause of my weak look and lack of friends. They made me their lackey and I did everything they told me to, I had to. I felt weak in front of them. Apart from being their lackey, they also vent their anger on me. Every day I'd return home with cuts on my face or other parts of my body. Grandma was always by my side every time when I was feeling lonely or crying. So, I didn't felt bad or mad about my life that much. After all, I have at least one person who takes care of me wholeheartedly when my life wasn't even supporting me.

She'd bandage my wounds and tell me funny stories and jokes. She tried her best to return me the same happiness I had lost. I was getting over the trauma as the time was passing by, well I was trying to.

When I reached 14, my grandma got terribly sick and was admitted to the hospital. After my parent's incident, I always had nightmares for which I never slept alone. But that was the first night I was lying alone in my room. I wanted to meet her, wanted to be by her side but the rules of the hospital didn't let me. It was mid-July, the month of summer still, I was feeling shivering cold even under the quilt. It was as cold as winter, even more, colder. Lying alone in my room, curling up on the bed under the crumbled quilt, and praying to God to give me some warmth to calm myself down. Guess he listened.

Like any other day, I was extremely worried about grandma's hospital fees. Days were getting more exhausted and tough because of part-time jobs. Thinking about my lonely and exhausting life, tears keep on falling when I found a hand on my shoulder, patting me smoothly. The hand was warm. It's the first me I felt warmth after all these days. I look behind...

''Who are you?''

Inwoo's POV

''Who are you?''- I asked with a confused eye on the tall boy who's large and warm hand was still on my shoulder.

''Why are you crying?'' - He asked with worried eyes.

''I asked you first.'' - I asked him with a frown, slightly annoyed as he didn't answer my question.  

''What do you do in the class, huh!'' He sighed before talking again, ''I am the new transfer student in your class. My name is Lee Soo Bin. Now, answer my question. Why are you crying?'' - He said as he took a sit beside me, not breaking the intense eye contact.

Why is he worried? And he's talking to me , ME, a loner whom everyone avoids at any cost. Who looks like a total coward, hardly raises his head even when the teachers say so - I raised my brow as I stared blankly at him. I never talk to anyone and also hung my head low as if I was at guilt or something. But this time I didn't hung my head low in fact I was looking directly into his dark brown eyes.

It was kinda strange that after all this years someone is actually talking to me. I don't remember when the last time I had a talk with a classmate. That's the only reason why everyone thinks I am a mute. Whenever I feel hurt or depressed, I'd always come to the terrace for some air and fortunately, no one comes here for some old ghost thingy. But no one has ever came to me to console or ask if I was ok or not, even if they saw me crying somewhere.

After a while of silence I decided to open up to him as I also wanted to talk to someone so badly at this very moment.

''My grandma is sick and doctors are saying...'' - I stopped for a while and took a deep breath before starting, ''she won't live long.'' - As I was talking, tears were falling from my cheeks and rolling to my neck to my pants. Before I get the chance to wipe my tears away, Soo bin pulled out a napkin and wiped away my tears gently. He began to pat on my shoulder before pulling me into a warm hug. 

My mind was blank. What I could only focus on was the warmth he was producing. The warmth I have been wanting for so long. The warmth I've been craving for.

''Faith is important here. You have to keep faith in you. It's the only way to console yourself at this crucial moment.'' - He said with a tight grip around my shoulder before continuing, '' Everyone has to leave this world sooner or later. Just spend your glorious moment with your grandma while it's time.''- He said as he placed one hand on my small back (compared to his large hand) rubbing gently in a soothing manner. ''Nobody is to stay alive forever, they had to leave. Spend your time more and make lovely memories with her before it gets too late. Stop crying'' - He said gently before wiping my tears again. His voice sounded more soothing than ever. I started to feel bad for grandma. I never took her somewhere or did something that she wanted to do. Actually I don't even know much about my grandma as I always had to leave her behind for my school and works. His word made me realized this, which is another reason for me to burst into tears even lauder.

He kept on patting me, wiping my tears time to time until I fully calm down. I felt comfort in his hug. After My parents died, he was the second person who gave me such a warm hug. It was so warm that my mind wasn't ready to let go. I wanted to stay like this forever.

A few moments later, I broke the hug first, walking toward the door as I felt my cheeks getting heat up by the warm hug. I was about to open the terrace door when Soo bin grabbed my wrist and pull me closer to him. I was like one inch far from his face. I got a quick glimpse on his face before turning away. My heartbeat was on wreck by now.

''Where are your manners? I give you my shoulder to cry and look at you, you didn't even thanked me properly.'' - He said with a smile while holding my wrist tightly. His smile was enough to make me even more calmer.

''Ohh..thank.....you!'' - I stuttered as my gaze was on the floor.

''Buy me a meal than I'll welcome you.'' - He said with a smirk. I looked up to meet his gaze.

''O-ok'' - I stutter as I saw him smirking. I can feel my face is heating up again because of that smile. I looked away from him and opened the door as I ran out from there.

In woo's POV

We parted ways after I ran out of there. I went straight to the bathroom and Soo bin might have gone to the cafeteria as it was lunch break. All the time I was thinking about Soo bin. I dunno why My heart keep wanting to be his friend, wanting to know more about him. But who wants to be friends with a lackey.

Ever since I entered this school, an all-boys school, nobody talked to me. There was a specific reason for that which is hella embarrassing. I am a shy and quiet boy, who is poor, nerdy and who looks more like a girl than a boy. And they think I'm gay which I was not. I mean they can't judge my sexual orientation just because of the way I look. They feel disgusting and avoid me. No one take a sit near me thinking that I'd take fancy on them. But jeez, even if I had to date a boy then I'd never pick them for my date.

After sometimes I got out from the toilet and was on my way to the cafeteria. Suddenly I saw the seniors who bullies me. I was not in the mood to be beaten (Not in front of my new crush) I turn around to run away from there. I thought the seniors didn't saw me But alas! they saw me. One of them shouted, ''Hey In woo, where are you going?''.

My blood ran cold. I gulped hard before reaching them, lowering my head, where the seniors were siting. I was looking down. The leader smirked before placing his hand on my neck.

''Why did you try to run away? Senior didn't treat you well.'' - He said with a devilish smirk while scraping my nape.

''I...Didn..t saw...you'' - I said hesitantly while facing downwards.

''How can you not see me when I am right in front of you? You pissed me fore a great time, In woo. And you know well what happens if someone pisses me'' 

NO

As the senior was talking his grip was getting more tighten. My palm was getting wet, my brain wasn't working. Before the senior drag me to their usual place (where they always beat the hell out of me) someone knocked him down by a punch on his face. It was so sudden that I didn't saw that person who helped me. I was closing my eyes tightly. When I opened my eyes I saw a familiar back in front of me. It was him who gave me his shoulder to cry before. It was Soo bin.

H-He helped me again

''How dare you punch me? Do you know who I am?''- That senior spoke with an angry face.

''What a silly question. You're older than me still don't know yourself. Guess you didn't pay attention in kindergarten'' - Soo bin said with a smirk on his face

''What are you looking at? Beat him.''- He ordered his fellows to beat him. All of them attacked him at the same time but he douched. He was like a pro. He launched some punches on their face. After like 6 minutes, He knocked everyone. He then turned around to see my shocked face.

''Are you alright?'' - He asked me with the previous smirk on his face. Quite amused as well as impressed to see my shocked face.

''........''

''hey!'' - He said, slightly shaking me.

''Your awesome. You just knocked all the great taekwondo players in our school in just 6 minutes? What Are you?''

''I am you're guardian angel'' he answered with a smile on his face before again talking, ''you owe me two times.''

''O-ok I'll buy you.....'' - I was cut off by Soo bin as he put his index finger on my lips. It's like he's gonna ask for something else. He placed his hand on top of My small hand and start to rubbing it. I didn't understand what he was going to stay. I stared at him with confused eyes.

''Let's be friends, In woo.'' - He said with warm and soft eyes.

I couldn't say anything as nothing came out of my mouth. I don't know what to say as my eyes watered. 

''Hey'' - He said, slightly shaking me.

''Thanks... '' - I said as I tried hard to not to cry from happiness.

That's how I made My first friend, in middle school. Many things were in my mind. Why did he became my friend? Did God really hear me out or something? I wanted to be his friend but it's too sudden. What if he's just joking around. I think he just made me his friend cause he's new here. I was thinking as the school bell ringed. All class I had been thinking about this, didn't gave any attention to the class which I regret afterward.

I started to pack my bag while taking a peek at Soo bin. He was talking to the class president. I was thinking how can he socialize with people so easily. He's a new student after all. Nobody has ever tried to talk to me neither do I. While I was looking at Soo bin, I saw him waving at me. I quickly looked down. He then came close to me.

''Do you have any plans?'' - He asked me.

''Why?''- I mumbled with a confused face toward him, mentally drooling on his handsome face. His face was the perfect example of 'perfect'. Everything was well sculptured. His dark black hair, dark brown eyes, bridge, and manly nose, and nude pinkish lip was something anyone would drool. I tried hard to avoid his as it sent shivers down my spine. 

''Let's hang out. you owe me a meal, remember that?'' - He said while helping me to tug my books in my bag. I gladly let him do that as I nodded. ''Forget about the meals I owe you, let's hangout instead''

''OK let's go''- I simply nodded before giving him a smile.