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❝Kicking the leaves in the autumn breeze.
Don't forget about the sound they make.
Doesn't matter if the world is a cold place,
Cause I'm getting cooler.❞

-BangChan-

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"Have a seat, Miss Park."

Mihae gulped as she slowly bowed and sat down on the chair opposite with the principal.

The others were outside the office, nervous and trying to eavesdrop but that was impossible, the walls were soundproof.

"I'm sure you already know the whole situation you are in right now," he cleared his throat and looked at Mihae. She only nodded, not able to lift her head up.

A long sigh escaped Mr. Han, the principal's mouth.

"The main reason for the existence of Pledis Academy is to give you all enough experience to become idols. And for an idol, just one small wrong action, past or present, will affect their whole career and their whole life. You know that, don't you?"

Her voice was already cracking up. She couldn't speak because of her tears. Mihae sat still, knowing that if she nods, tears will fall from her eyes, making the situation worse.

Silence filled the room.

After a long while, Mr. Han finally spoke again, "I understand that you were just a youngster then, thinking that you were tough and cool. But little did you know back then how much bad outcomes it will cause..."

Slowly, Mihae's tears rolled down her cheeks, "P-Please understand, sir. I was a stupid kid back then... I've worked so hard to get to where I am now... I've worked hard to make it up for everything I've done and I-"

She stopped speaking, the principal chuckled softly, "I know. I've already been informed. That's why I'm giving you another chance."

His statement shocked her, she widened her eyes and stared at him, "R-Really?"

"Why would I joke about such things? Go back to class, I'll settle everything later on," he then came close to her ear and whispered, "And tell your friends they're really bad at eavesdropping."

Mihae finally let out a long giggle and a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, sir!" She smiled with tears still in her eyes.

Mr. Han nodded and came back to his desk to continue his work.

When Mihae opened the office door, sixteen people fell under her feet, it was like a domino but human version.

Up until then, Mihae still had her poker face on. That really worried everyone.

So, as a small prank, Mihae kept her frown on. She was meant to be an actress but had enough potential to become an idol, might as well show them how good she could be.

Everyone was easily fooled, "Oh Mihae... I'm so sorry," Hyerim hugged her tightly.

"You don't have to be sorry, unnie..." Mihae sighed before she laughed loudly, "BECAUSE I AM GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE~"

She squealed excitedly. Everyone had their mouths opened wide before cheering loudly.

"I'M SO HAPPY MIHAE AHHH!!!" Yeonha hugged her and the two jumped around in joy, Eunbyul smiled with all her facial muscles.

"LET'S CELEBRATE!" Seungcheol shouted and they ran back to class and ordered pizza with the help of Miss Tina.

Little did they know, one person was smiling dearly, as his plan had worked.

[flashback; 2 days ago]

"That's it boys, you all did a good job. I hope you'll do better in the future," Mr. Han clapped his hands as the 13 boys shouted "Ne! Thank you sir!"

But when everyone left, Mingyu stayed behind. That surprised Mr. Han.

"What's the matter?" He asked.

"About Park Mihae sir..." Mingyu lowered his voice.

Mr. Han widened his eyes but then calmly answered, "Miss Park has brought many rumors, inside school and outside. There is nothing I can do-"

Mingyu abruptly said, cutting the principal's words, "Please sir. She's been working so very hard. That mistake she made was in the past, she is now a changed person, so please let her continue her studies."

The principal was surely surprised. However, he understood the situation quite quickly and nodded, "I will do what I can."

Mingyu sighed and bowed to him.

Mr. Han smiled and patted his back, he was planning to go outside. But before he did, he whispered into Mingyu's ears, "Young love could be so beautiful, isn't it?"

While Mingyu was still confused, Mr. Han already left.

But Mingyu smiled to himself. He understood then...

[end of flashback]

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- Eunbyul's POV -

"I'm telling you! It wasn't my fault I accidentally stepped on Jihoon hyung's feet, I didn't see him there!" We were cracking up as Mingyu received a smack on the head by Jihoon.

"No. One. Calls. Me. Small," and each sentence was a smack.

"Girls, you haven't seen the project we did last year, we had to shoot a music video and this happened," Jeonghan showed us a photo on his phone which made us laughing our butts out.

"Aish hyung!" Jihoon huffed.

Cute~ haha.

"The same thing happened with Mihae and Eunbyul, they are like one feet indifference," Yeonha munched on the pizza while laughing.

Don't you dare-

"Mihae was taking stuff from her locker without knowing that Eunbyul was standing right next to her. The locker door's marks are still on the poor child's face," Yeonha and the rest of them laughed so hard, Soonyoung fell off his chair.

Oh, so we're dissing about heights now huh? It's just genetic that I am 5'1"!

(5'1" = ~160cm, fyi)

"They are mean," Jihoon's sudden whisper in my ear shocked me for a bit.

I nodded and pouted.

He chuckled and patted my head, "Really glad that I'll be teaming up with you on the competition."

I smiled at his small statement. I wanted to say I was happy as well, but I left my phone at home and Mingyu along with Hyerim were eating happily so one is going to translate anything for me.

Speaking of Mingyu, ever since the day he and Mihae spoke to each other, they've been visibly awkward. Sometimes, when they accidentally make eye contact, they would look away immediately and pretend as if nothing happened. They didn't even say anything to each other.

It's been hella hard week. Today's pizza was just the beginning of us destressing ourselves.

And some of the students in the school have been wondering where the hell are the Bakers. To answer that, I would say that they've gotten the punishment they deserved.

"Eunbyul, eat another slice! We got plenty and you need to recover quicker," Seokmin force fed me. I chewed on the pizza while thanking him.

Lee Seokmin has the brightest smile out there and no one is changing my mind.

"Thanks, Seokmin. She really needs some meat on her bones, she's stick thin!" Yeonha laughed.

I pouted at them.

"Aish stop giving us the pouts. You're too cute already!" Jeonghan pinched my cheeks. I suddenly felt a cold zip up my spine, as if three pairs of eyes were flaming.

And I guess it was true?

"Hyung, don't get all touchy feely, it's weird," Jihoon huffed, bitting on his pizza.

All of a sudden, Minghao whispered in my ear, "That's what happens when someone is jealous."

Huh?

I looked at him confused. He just simply smiled. I unconsciously looked at the back of his neck. Oh how I miss his mullet...

"Eunbyul. Jeonghan or Jihoon, 3 2 1," Jeonghan suddenly asked. I was overly confused. But I had to choose Jihoon, even though I love Jeonghan so much, he was like a mother to me.

I pointed at Jihoon. He smiled as if he got victory.

"Well, I've lost another dongsaeng," Jeonghan sighed dramatically before we all started cracking up.

In short, it was a great day.

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a/n:

ARGHHH the numbers ❤️~

I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH AHHHHHHH 💞🎶😭⭐❤️

I took the picture days ago but the numbers were too beautiful~