Yuri

I was simply fixing my locker when someone tapped me from behind.

"Jungwon?"

He smiled. "Look, I know I've been bothering you a lot, okay? But... do you wanna come over to my place and watch a movie together? It'll be fun, I swear!"

Aww. He looked so cute, and I swear, for a moment I was about to say yes-but then I remembered Sunghoon.

"Aw, sorry, Jungwon. I can't right now. I need to study for our biology exam, remember?" I said, watching as his smile dropped and he slowly nodded.

"Okay, so when are you-"

"Do you know where Sunghoon could be right now?" I cut him off, closing my locker as I finished organizing.

I glanced at him, noticing how he cleared his throat before answering.
"Oh, uhm... he's... he's probably at his dorm room right now."

Jungwon's gaze suddenly felt cold to me.

I felt intimidated but tried to brush it off.
"I'll get him for you," he simply said before turning and walking off.

---

I was already on the rooftop, sitting alone, when someone suddenly burst through the door.

"Yuri!"

I looked behind me and saw Maya, panting like she had sprinted all the way here.

"Maya? How did you-"

"Rin... Rin fainted a few minutes ago. She's in the clinic. I don't know how..."

My eyes widened and without thinking, I ran with Maya toward the clinic.

God, I hope Rin's okay. Please let her be okay.

When we arrived, we rushed inside. Rin was lying on the clinic bed, Sunghoon standing to her right, and Jungwon half-kneeling on her left.

Their faces were full of worry. Sunghoon was holding Rin's hand, quietly talking with Jungwon.

I sighed in relief. Thank goodness-her condition didn't seem too alarming.

I glanced at Jungwon and noticed how he was holding her arm. Maybe it was just because things between me and him have felt distant lately, but... I felt this strange, burning ache in my chest.

Was I... jealous?
No. Haha. I can't be. He's just being kind. Concerned.

Seeing that Rin was in good hands, I stepped out of the room, leaving Maya behind as she bawled her eyes out.

A sudden headache pulsed through my temples.

"Yuri."

I didn't need to turn around. I already knew that voice.

"Are you okay?" Jungwon asked, stepping closer and placing both hands on my shoulders.

"Huh? Y-Yeah, of course I am..."

Well, I wasn't. Not when my heart was starting to do backflips again.

Trying to shift the conversation, I said, "Tell Sunghoon I'll talk to him tomorrow instead..."

I turned to walk away. I was tired, and I just wanted to fall into my bed.

"But..."

I stopped and looked back at him, waiting.

"Never mind."

I nodded and continued walking, but paused again when I heard him call out.

"When did you two get close anyway? No-Are you even close?"

Why is he suddenly asking random questions?

I sighed, turning to face him.

"Since day one."

That was a lie. But I didn't have the energy to explain anything right now.

When I got back to my dorm, I dropped onto the bed and almost instantly, my eyes fluttered shut and I drifted off to sleep.

---

I found myself standing in the middle of a quiet field.
The air was cold, sky gray, like it was mourning something.

And then there he was.
A boy - standing with his back turned to me, hands buried in the pockets of his coat. His presence was calm, familiar... painfully familiar.

"Sunghoon?"
I said it before I could stop myself.

He turned slowly, his eyes meeting mine.
Not the sharp, guarded gaze I was used to now - but soft. Almost sad.

"Are you okay now?," he said, voice low. "Theres nothing to worry about."

I blinked. "What... what do you mean?"

He didn't answer. Instead, he reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair behind my ear like he'd done it a thousand times before. Like he knew me.

Like this wasn't the first time.

"I thought I lost you," he whispered.

And for some reason, those words made my chest ache.

I looked down and realized my hands were trembling.

Why did this feel so real? So right? Like I was remembering something I shouldn't.

"Why do I feel like we've had this conversation before?" I asked.

But the wind blew louder, like it was trying to drown me out. The field blurred. The sky cracked.

And just as I reached for him-
I woke up.

---

My heart was racing.

The room was dim, only the soft moonlight creeping through the curtains.

I clutched the blanket tighter.

"What the... Sunghoon?"

My thoughts were spinning out of control.
Why was Sunghoon in my dream?
Why now?
Was that even a dream or... something else?
Could he be the same young boy from the other dreams too?

My mind spiraled, and the dizziness made it hard to breathe.

I glanced at the clock.

I needed to get ready for classes...

I stretched, only to wince. My body ached all over.

I groaned. "What is wrong with me..." I mumbled, pressing a hand to my forehead.

"Don't attend classes today. You're sick, Yuri."

I jolted and nearly screamed.

"Rin?!" I gasped. "You scared me!" How long has she been there?

She simply smiled, leaning against the wall beside my bed.

"How are you feeling?"

"Uhm... I guess I'm fine?" I replied, eyeing her. Something about her tone felt... off.

Then she reached her hand out to me.

I stared at it, then at her, my brows furrowing.
"Huh?"

She chuckled. "Touch my hand."

So I did. I placed my hand in hers. Nothing happened. At least, not immediately.

"Okay... and?"

She met my gaze and said calmly-

"I know about your ability."

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Word count : 980.
SOTD : Teeth by Enhypen.
QOTD : How many kpop albums do yall have?

-Uhm i dont wanna reveal the exact number for mine for some reason but i have alot 😭