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Choi Soobin looked up with a gasp when he heard a thump next to him. Glancing to his side, he was overjoyed to see Jaewon, his amazing best friend, sit next on their table. Without another word, he reached forward to hug her, lowkey relieved when she hugged back, chuckling a little.

"Idiot we missed you." Soobin whispered into her ear, almost tearing up a little as he pulled away.

Soobin knew everyone missed Jaewon, especially Yeonjun, but he was also extremely heartbroken when Jaewon had ignored them during the funeral and left. When she also chose not to sit with them during school, he felt upset and lonely.

You see, Jaewon was very special to Soobin. Although Soobin had the rest of TXT as good friends, Jaewon might as well have been his best. She had opened up to Soobin first, before anyone. She trusted Soobin even before she had really gotten to know him.

Soobin sincerely loved her as if she was his own sister. He wanted to be by her side and protect her at all costs. It made Soobin feel good, the fact she trusted him so much.

and he would never break her trust.

Choi Yeonjun was so relieved when Jaewon sat with him and the rest of TXT. As always, he had his second lunchbox for her and gladly gave it to her when she sat next Soobin.

He watched Soobin hug her with a smile on his face and laughed out loud when Huening Kai asked about his bag, embarrassed.

"Don't worry, I put it in your locker earlier." Yeonjun said since he had been the one to take Huening's bag.

"Oh thanks."

The rest of the lunch passed by with eating and random chatter.

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Choi Jaewon rolled her eyes when the teacher said a new student was joining the class.

Last time a new student had joined, it had been Beomgyu and that...that turned out great.

"H..Hello." came a sutter and Jaewon looked up in shock.

That voice!

"My name is Sofia, please treat me well." the girl up front bowed and quickly took the free seat in the back corner of the classroom.

Jaewon stared at the girl who had introduced herself as Sofia with wide eyes, memories filling her head, before giving a soft smile.

"Amazing." she muttered out loud before turning around and facing the teacher, the small grin never leaving her face.

The rest of the TXT members noticed and cast confused glances at each other, wondering why Jaewon of all people was smiling at some random new student. They all took one look at each other and silently promised to ask her about it later.

When class finally ended, like usual, the TXT members rounded up on Soobin's desk but this time Jaewon made her way over to Sofia, the new student in the back.

Everyone watched, letting out a gasp in shock when Jaewon and Sofia exchanged a few words and hugged each other.

"Who is that?" Yeonjun asked in shock.

Soobin shrugged, casting curious glances but his eyes got stuck on the new student.

With long black hair with bangs, a cute petite figure, adorable small nose, and the most beautiful lips, she was really pretty - at least to Soobin.

Everyone watched, including a curious Beomgyu from the side, as Jaewon led Sofia to the group and Soobin's desk.

"Guys, this is Sofia. She was one of my closest friends but I lost contact with her years ago when she moved to America." Jaewon introduced, explaining why she was so friendly towards the new girl.

"O..Oh. Hi Sofia, nice to meet you. I'm Huening Kai, maknae of this group." Huening said, introducing himself first.

"I'm Taehyun, the only sensible person here." Taehyun muttered before turning his attention back to the book he had been reading.

"I'm Yeonjun, Jaewon's...friend." Yeonjun said, suddenly becoming quieter at the word friend.

Everyone noticed Jaewon look at him with a panicked expression on her face, including Sofia who looked curious.

"I'm Soobin." the black hair boy quickly said and Sofia turned to look at him.

The girl's eyes widened when she caught Soobin's pretty brown eyes and she blushed a bit before looking away. Soobin blinked and looked away as well, flustered.

What is this feeling? I've never felt like this before...

"Right shall we all head to our next class?" Taehyun asked, finally breaking the silence and standing up.

"Sure. Sof what's your next class?" Jaewon asked and Sofia pulled out a paper.

"Ehh, I have art next." she said and sighed, putting away the paper.

"Alright, need me to show you where it is?"

"Uhh that's okay. I think I can find my way." Sofia smiled and Jaewon nodded.

"See you later then, it was nice meeting you again after so long."

Sofia gave a grin and the girls hugged each other again before leaving to their respective classes, TXT following Jaewon since they all had class together.

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Choi Soobin kicked a random pencil as he walked down the halls, hands in his pocket. Mind occupied with random thoughts, he didn't notice the figure in front of him and ended up crashing into the student, causing both people to fall.

"Oh my gosh.. I am so sorry!" a girl's voice came and Soobin looked up.

"It's fine...Sofia right?" he asked, standing up and brushing himself off.

"Ahh Jaewon's friend! Soobin?" she asked and the boy nodded.

He held out his hand for her to take and she did. Soobin pulled her up and both blushed a little before stepping away from each other.

"Sorry again." Sofia laughed a little, bending down to pick her scattered books and pencils since her pencil case seemed to have unzipped.

"It's fine, don't worry about it." Soobin chuckled, reaching down to help her.

"I wasn't looking where I was going either."

After a few seconds of silence and picking up objects around the hallway, Soobin handed Sofia the books he picked up before smiling a little.

"How come you're here?" he asked, putting his hands into his pockets again.

Sofia blushed, thinking this guy, Soobin, looked really cool, especially with his hands tucked into his jeans.

"I lost my way. Can't find the art class." she said awkwardly, embarrassed.

"Oh! Want me to take you? It's on my way anyway."

Actually that was a lie, Soobin was heading towards the bathroom and the bathroom was right next to them.

For some reason, he wanted to spend more time with Sofia. He wanted to get to know her a little better.

"Are you sure? If it's not a problem to you..." Sofia trialed off and Soobin laughed.

"Come on." he said.

Nodding, Sofia followed Soobin down the hall as both headed towards the high school art classroom.

After a few seconds of uncomfortable silence, Sofia spoke.

"So...I'm glad Jaewon has some more friends."

"Oh? Yeah, took years to get close though. We've gone to the same school together for literally years but we never looked at each other. Until Yeonjun asked us to sit with her." Soobin laughed, mumbling on.

"Yeonjun?"

"The boy with blue hair." Soobin said cheekily and giggled, thinking of Yeonjun's reaction to his words.

Sofia smiled a little, finding Soobin's giggle a bit too adorable.

"Um...so I kinda had a question?" she said and Soobin looked at her.

"What is it? You can ask me anything." the boy replied.

"So..um...Yeonjun and Jaewon? Are they...well, the Jaewon I know would never actually date someone or something but...you know?-"

"Are they dating?" Soobin interrupted her rambling and she blushed, nodding.

"Well, they aren't dating but they like each other." Soobin said as he slowed them.

Sofia followed, thinking of what Soobin meant.

"Why?"

"Well, they had a moment in Busan a few weeks ago or so but then..." Soobin trailed off, remembering how Jaewon had received the phone call about her father and then dropped the phone before running off, leaving Yeonjun confused.

"You don't have to tell me. I get Jaewon has secrets." Sofia quickly said, noticing Soobin's hesitancy.

Shooting her a graceful smile, he stopped walking and pointed towards a door beside them.

"That's the art class." he smiled and she glanced at the door.

"Oh! Thanks...Soobin."

Sofia smiled and Soobin blushed a little.

He liked it when she said his name.

"But anyways, Yeonjun hasn't asked Jaewon out yet so..."

Soobin and Sofia stood in an awkward silence for a few seconds, not really knowing how to say goodbye.

"Why?"

"Huh?"

"Why are you curious about Jaewon and Yeonjun? Do you perhaps like him...?" Soobin started but was cut off.

"God no! I don't like anyone that way." Sofia quickly said, shaking her free hand while her other one held up her books.

"Oh...good." Soobin muttered and fortunately for him, Sofia didn't hear.

Silence settled over the two once again as Soobin stared at the girl.

There was something about her, something that just made him want to talk to her more.

"Do you wanna maybe grab some coffee after school?"

Sofia looked up, startled by the sudden question as Soobin also looked shocked, wondering where he suddenly got the courage from.

"O..oh!" Sofia gasped a little, flustered and blushing bright pink.

"You don't have to of course! I was just thinking we could get to know each other and I can take you to our hangout spot." Soobin quickly said, panicking a little as he shook his hands.

"No no! I would love to. I mean, I don't mind. It could be fun." Sofia blushed again, trying to play it cool.

"I'll pick you up later then, okay?" Soobin asked as he started walking backwards.

"Y...Yeah sure! See you after class!" Sofia called out just as Soobin crashed into a water fountain.

"I'm okay!" he called out and the girl giggled.

So cute

Soobin blushed embarrassed and quickly turned around, walking away as Sofia entered her art class 35 minutes late.

"I have a date!" the boy whisper yelled to himself and jumped up, raising his fist.

He couldn't believe it. He had literally just met this girl and he was already going crazy over her. What was happening?!

"Choi Soobin! What are you doing out of class and jumping around grinning like an idiot!?"

Shit