"A ball huh?"
You looked over at your blonde haired friend as she grabbed a hold of her bag strap. As you went to speak, you saw Yoona turn around and smile.
"Uh y-yeah, a masquerade one", you said quietly as you walked off.
You were a few feet away when you realised that Yoona wasn't walking beside you. You turned around to see Yoona standing still.
"Yoona?-"
"A MASQUERADE BALL! ARE YOU SERIOUS? THAT'S SO COOL!", she screeched.
A nervous laugh escaped your lips as you looked down at your hands. As you played with your fingers, you couldn't help but think about the last few words she said before she left your room.
"You're expected to go as the masters date and I'm afraid no is not an option"
You bit your lip as you felt the warmth rush to your cheeks.
"Y/n, you okay there?"
You gasped as you looked up to see Yoona right in front of you.
"Why are you so red?", she questioned as she leaned in slightly.
"Uh.. n-nothing... it's nothing", you muttered before turning around and walking off.
Yoona stood there speechless, staring at your back as you walked off. She blinked slowly, until it hit her. A grin was plastered across her face as she ran over to you.
"You're going with Yeonjun, aren't you?"
Instantly, your face went from a shade of light pink to a deep red.
"YOU ARE", she cried out as the two of made a stop outside of her house. "W-wait whats with that reaction?", her voice quietened as she looked at you face.
You looked back at your older friend silently.
"Do you like him?", she teased.
"No! You've got the wrong idea! You know I like Beomgyu!"
"Hmm sure, tell yourself that!"
You clenched your fists.
"Shut up!", you whispered. "I'll see you tomorrow"
Before Yoona was able to say anything, you pushed past her and ran off, making your way to your current home.
Yoona shook her head as she walked towards her house.
"She's head over heels", she laughed to herself before walking into her house.
What the both of you didn't know though, was that Beomgyu was sat by his bedroom window, eavesdropping on your entire conversation.
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As you reached Yeonjun's home, you burst in the front door and immediately made your way to your room, ignoring any of the staff members who had tried to speak to you. In fact, you were moving so fast that as soon as you opened your bedroom door, you immediately tripped and your face met the floor.
Gradually, you sat up and rubbed your hand on your forehead. A quiet 'ow' escaped your lips as you remained on the floor.
It was only when you heard the muffled sound of laughter that you lowered your hand and looked up. There on your bed, sitting with his legs swung over the side, was Choi Yeonjun.
Your eyes widened as the pair of you made eye contact. Embarrassed you got to your feet and retreated to your closet. As you shut the door, you found yourself sliding against it and taking a seat on the floor.
"That was so embarrassing", you muttered as you lifted you knees up to your chest and buried your head into it.
It wasn't long until you heard a light knock on the door behind you.
"Y/n?", his voice was gentle. "I'm sorry for laughing. Are you okay? You didn't hurt yourself did you?"
You remained quiet.
"Don't give me the silent treatment...", you heard him sigh as the sound of a thud came from the other side of the door.
"What are you doing?", you asked.
"She speaks", he chuckled softly.
"Answer my question"
"I'm waiting for you to come out obviously"
You groaned whilst getting to your feet. It was clear that your attempt to hide until Yeonjun left wasn't going to work because he had no intention of leaving until you emerged. So, seeing no other option you opened the door.
As stood in the doorway, you watched a seated Yeonjun looked over his shoulder to look a you, a soft smile on his face.
"hey"
"h-hi", you looked down at you feet as you felt your heart skip a beat.
Yeonjun raised an eyebrow as he noticed how off you seemed. He got to his feet and turned his whole body to face you, slightly crouching so he could stare directly at your face.
"You sure you're okay?", he asked as he placed a hand to your forehead. "You seem like you've got a fever"
"uh n-no i'm fine", you blurted out as you pushed past the boy and walked over to your window seat. "Was there something you needed?"
"Oh yeah! My mother wanted me to tell you that you have a dress appointment tomorrow.. you know.. for the ball?"
"Oh yeah... the ball"
The two of you stood awkwardly in each others presence, not sure what to say. It wasn't until you heard footsteps against your wooden floor that you looked over in Yeonjun's direction.
"I'll let you get your rest, you must of had a busy day at school"
"School?... Oh.. yes school, very tiring", you nervously laughed.
"I'll ask Ms Lee to come and check on you, I'll see you at dinner"
With that, Yeonjun left and finally you were are to crumbled to the floor in embarrassment.
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"Well it's not a fever that's for sure", Ms Lee said as she used her palm to feel your forehead.
"I already said that I'm fine Ms Lee", you puffed as you moved the med kit off of your lap and stood up. "I'm not hurt or sick"
"Well okay, if you say so"
You watched in confusion as Ms Lee started packing up the first aid kit and proceeded to walk towards your door.
"You're leaving?", you said in utter bewilderment.
"You said you're fine, so there's no point in me being here"
"No, I guess not"
Ms Lee continued walking. You felt unsettled as you watched the elderly woman walk off. There was something on your mind that you couldn't seem to ignore and if there was anyone you'd want to talk about it with, you guessed it was her.
It was only as she placed her hand on the door handle that you called out to her.
"Ms Lee!"
"Yes dear?", you said with a smile and she looked back at you.
"Can we talk?"
"Of course", she placed the kit down on your vanity before sitting down beside you on the bed. "What's on your mind?"
You took a deep breath before staring directly into the maids eyes.
"Well my minds been all over the place and i always seem to feel flustered and bothered and-"
"I know exactly what's wrong"
"You do!", you cried with glee. "What is it?"
The next six words that she spoke would change everything from that point.
Taking in what Ms Lee had just said, you sat back against your beds headboard, staring directly into space.
"Oh"
And just like that your life entered another agonising downward spiral.
[Unedited, as always]