"Oh! There's the girl who just survived a 16 ft fall."
Hera pulled her lips into a thin line and made a face as she took a seat. Everyone else at the table stifled in a laugh at Doyoung's remark. "That's a pretty long title." She commented as Jungwoo sat next to her. Yuta then casually slung an arm around her shoulders.
"What, you wanted something fancy?" Doyoung asked. "Like, Fallen Angel?" He continued teasing and this time Hera was truly flustered. She made an annoyed face, it was so cringeworthy she didn't want to recall the cheesy pickup line Yukhei gave her. Hera was sure that his loud voice was heard by everyone who was at the scene.
The table roared in laughter looking at how flustered Hera was. "You are in no position to laugh." She elbowed her twin as she caught him with a large grin on his face. "Hey, you told me it wasn't my fault." Jungwoo raised both of his hands.
"Technically, it was Johnny's fault." Yuta chirped in as Jungwoo nodded in agreement. "If he wasn't so eager to catch the ball, he wouldn't have knocked on one of the cheerleaders." Jungwoo commented, fixing his hair at the same time. "Oh, and wasn't it your plan to get that super goal or whatever?" Hera rolled her eyes.
"Come on, you have to admit. It was fun wasn't it?" Jungwoo continued to tease. At his comment, Hera had her eyes rounded. "Oh my— fun? I almost died, and the school's pervert caught me." She exclaimed, reminiscing the feeling of her free fall was quite thrilling.
"Knock it out you two." Koeun voiced out as both of them weren't going to stop quarrelling. Both Doyoung and Yuta were still laughing as they recalled Yukhei's pickup line which was only responded by silence and a confused expression.
The table was quiet for a while as the five of them were eating and not much could be talked about. Hera was obviously not in the mood as everything she said, they would turn it as a joke and remind her of the incident from this morning. Doyoung was jotting down something on his file as the rest were busy munching.
"So, how's the preparation going?" Yuta finally voiced out, breaking the long pause. Hera was the only one, other than Yuta, to have her ears perked as only the two of them didn't know. The three of their friends were part of the Student Council, which meant they know everything.
Koeun glanced at Jungwoo for a brief moment before answering, "Fine, I hope everything would go as planned." "What about the election for King and Queen?" Hera asked which only then she realised she was supposed to kept quiet.
"Someone sounds interested," Jungwoo started teasing her again. "2018's King and Queen, Kim Hera and her hero, Wong Yukhei—"
"Yes?"
At the sound of a low and deep voice, the whole table went silent and slowly, they craned their necks to look at the owner of it. The named male was standing right next to Hera with one arm resting on their table. "Oh, don't mind me. Finish your sentence." Yukhei flashed a smile as he motioned for Doyoung to continue.
"What do you want?" Jungwoo's smile disappeared at the sight of him. He wasn't in the mood to joke either. "Awh, Is that how you talk to someone who just saved your dearest twin?" Yukhei reached out a hand to touch Hera's cheek only to be stopped by Jungwoo. He stood so fast to catch the other male's hand from touching his sister.
"Don't." He glared and Yukhei pulled his hand away. "Woah, chill bro." The taller one laughed, at this moment almost everyone in the cafeteria had their eyes on them. "Jungwoo, don't make a scene. Let's go." Hera stood up as well and pulled her brother away from Yukhei before they started punching one another.
Koeun and Doyoung followed after them, which left Yuta with the tall guy. Yukhei on the other hand, had his eyes glued on Hera ever since she stood up to drag her brother away. He was quite taken aback she didn't even spare him a look. Boy, was she a tough one. He made a mental note, he had to try harder or goodbye $100.
"You got some balls to touch her in front of Jungwoo." Yuta sighed as he stood up from his seat. "Well, you know what they say. Two is better than one, might as well tease both of them." Yukhei grinned. "Why did you come anyway?" Yuta asked, Ten told him that Yukhei was acting strangely and he had to admit it.
The big guy never came near Jungwoo before as they shared some kind of bad relationship, the reason was yet unknown to them but nonetheless everyone knew they couldn't stand each other. Even in the team, they never talked unless it was a quarrel.
"Someone owes me a 'thank you'." He winked at Yuta before leaving the cafeteria. The male sighed, he didn't like the idea of Yukhei coming near his friend, but as long as he wasn't harming her, Yuta was in no position to say anything.
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"Hey, you go ahead first. I have a meeting after school." Jungwoo nudged his sister and whispered as the teacher in front was currently talking. Hera nodded and told him she'd be fine as Yuta would be there to accompany her. Both of them turned their heads to the whiteboard to focus again.
As the last bell rang, Hera muttered a "Bye." to her twin before leaving the class. She walked alone down the hallway towards her lockers. Along the way, she couldn't help but to notice people staring at her. She wouldn't blame them, what happened that morning was bizarre even if she were to tell it all over again.
Ding.
Hera fished over for her phone only to see a message from Yuta which she was waiting for.
"I can't walk with you, practice. Sorry babe."
Hera sighed, she knew this was coming. She texted him it was okay and she'd be fine on her own as she shut her locker close and walked out of the school building. Luckily, it wasn't raining or anything because that would be one whole mess for her to deal. Upon reaching the subway, she caught sight of students wearing the same uniform as hers.
She felt a little relieved that there are some people her age here. Being the only student down the subway was quite scary as she rarely walked alone. She tapped a foot against the cement as she waited for the train to arrive. After a while waiting, it stopped in front of her.
As usual, there was no vacant seat and all she could do was stand. However, the train was quite packed than usual. She didn't know specifically why, but she had to deal with that before she would reach home. Hera was slightly hesitant to grab which poles that was placed near her, before she could properly grab on one the train started moving causing her to jerk backwards.
It felt like Déjà vu when someone wrapped an arm around her shoulders and caught her from hitting the floor. Hera looked up and met with familiar pair of orbs. Ones she saw earlier this morning. Immediately, she balanced herself and stood properly.
"Wow, look at that. I saved you twice today."
Yukhei grinned down on her as Hera distanced herself a little from him. She didn't know much about him, but what she had heard before was never positive. It was better to be safe than sorry. Hera smiled awkwardly at him, avoiding eye contact as well.
"I didn't get a chance to say thank you as well." She voiced out. This time, Yukhei was truly left quiet. He had never properly heard her voice, it was always vaguely. "So, thank you." Hera said and looked at him in the eyes. Sadly, it was too quick to his liking. She was acting shy and Yukhei loved it even more, easier for him to get her.
"Where's your twin?" He asked, trying his best to hold a conversation without actually kissing her right after. "Council meeting, as usual." Hera answered. "Don't you guys have practice today? Yuta said—"
"Yeah we do, but I ditched." Yukhei cut her off and made a silly face, this time Hera couldn't help but to chuckle as she caught the funny expression. The two were caught in silence again until the train stopped. Hera glanced at Yukhei before saying, "This is my stop. I— thank you again." Hera said before quickly looking away as Yukhei was about to make eye contact.
"Oh it's nothing." Yukhei stated casually and smiled. "See you again, I guess?" She bid him as she walked out of the subway. The male had his eyes on her until the doors closed and the train moved.
"See you again indeed."
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🐾I just love him so much.
