Chapter 5 - Damsel In Distress

Su Min smiles as she remembers the first time she met him. "It seems like yesterday when I first met you. How you stood up for me and saved me.

*Flashback*

"What do you think you're doing?" Jun shouted when he saw them trying to tear of her clothes. When they didn't respond, he shouted again, "I said what is going on here?!

The boys stood up to explain but got a punch in each of their faces.

"You are making a huge mistake going against Lee Min Hoo, because he asked us to deal with this girl and you just interfered with what we were...."

"Oh." So it was him that sent you?" Jun Pyo Sniggered. "And if I hadn't showed up, what would you have done to her?!

"We would have tore her skirt, and let her walk naked around the school. one of the boys replied. He looked at Jun Pyo and smiled. "Wouldn't you also want to see what beauty she's hiding under that skirt?

Jun Pyo didn't reply to the boy's words so he continued. "Then we would probably have our way with her.

"Oh." Jun Pyo said with a nod, a wicked grin dancing on his face. "I didn't know that."

"Well," The third boy also spoke up. "You could leave now and let us do our work and you could also join the fun if you want. otherwise, leave now and we would pretend this never happened.

"Oh..is that so?" Jun Pyo asked with a smirk. "You really have your way with words, really, because that was exactly what I was about to say to you. Leave now and I might pretend this never happened.

"What?! the third boy shouted. You are still acting tough, Huh?!

Already getting agitated with their continuous yapping Jun Pyo yelled, Won't you leave?! SCRAM!!!!

Seeing Jun Pyo become so fierce, the boys all ran away in fear. "You'll regret this! they shouted as they ran with their tails between their legs.

Ignoring their silly threats, he moves close to Su Min and asked, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you.

"But you don't look happy, what happened? Something bothering you?"

Su Min thought for a while before saying, "Honestly speaking, I think you just made it worse."

Jun Pyo screwed his face. "How so?

"Well, You see, I think now he will definitely come after you too, and then he'll make my life more miserable.

"Why is that?" Jun Pyo asked with a frown.

"Actually, this has been going on since I joined this school and nobody wants to help because they are afraid of getting into Lee Min Ho's bad side. He is the leader of this bad boy gang known as "King's Clique" And now you just offended him, he's going to come for you.

Jun Pyo smirked. "Well, I'll like to see him try."

Su Min shook her head. "Are you new here?

"Why do you ask?

"Because, you don't seem to understand. You can't mess with them. They are very powerful. They control the school and even the teachers are under their control.

"F*ck! Jun Pyo thought. "She's terrified of our group, smacking himself in the head at his silly thought. "Who isn't? He shook his head and thought to do something about it.

"Shit!" He cursed frustratingly

"What would happen if she finds out that I am the big boss behind "King's Clique? How do I express my feelings for her then?"

Su Min saw his pale face and thought he had finally realized the gravity of his offense. "Do you understand me now?"

"Yes I do," Jun Pyo blurted. Then he realized his slip. He smiled and said, "I know the consequences behind my actions, I realized it now and I will change it. he turn to look at Su min and said, "You also don't have to worry anymore because nobody would bully you anymore, I'll protect you from here onwards."

"How?" Su Min asked looking at the hooded boy trying to get himself into trouble in trying to save her. Though she wished she could see his face but then, she thought about it and decided that it's better if she doesn't know. that way she wouldn't feel guilty seeing him get punished.

"Never mind that."

"But why? she asked

"Why what?

"Why will you risk helping me?

"Because I also need your help"

"You need my help? Su Min asked looking puzzled.

"Yes." He nodded."

"With what?" She asked still surprised that someone would need her help in such an elite school. what help could he possibly need from her?"

"I'll tell you later."

"Okay, that's fine." Su Min said and turned to leave. "Thanks once again, I really appreciate your help. She said before leaving.

"How do I tell you that I just want to be with you? How do I tell you that I fell in love with you the first time I set my eyes on you? How do I tell you I have been protecting you from the shadows all these while? but If I had known that Lee Min Hoo would go as far as this, then, I would dealt with him when I dealt with all his underlings that he's always sent after you. Jun Pyo thought as he watched her leaving sillhoutte.

Though he had his face covered, he believed that Min Ho would stop, since he kept sabotaging all his plans to hurt Su Min. However, because he didn't want them to know he was the one protecting her, hence, he had to do it from the shadows. But now, after seeing how far Min Ho has gone he couldn't stand by and watch anymore. "I have to show them that nobody bullies my people especially not "My Girl."

*Few days later...

Lee Min Ho and his group came to apologize to her. Su Min was surprised and found it really hard to believe. She blinked her eyes repeatedly to make sure she wasn't dreaming and as if he could hear he thoughts, Jun Pyo stood next to her and said, "It's not a dream."

"Really?!Su Min exclaimed. "It's really not a dream?! Wow! So, I finally get to be free from being bullied? she asked, feeling elated.

Jun Pyo faked a cough. "Well, I did tell you I'd protect you, didn't I ?

"You?" Su Mi looked to the side. "Who are y..." Looking at the seemingly familiar person she completed the puzzle. "Oh, it's you, The hood guy."

"Yes, it's me."

"Thank You so much, I didn't know you could really make them stop."

"I said I would protect you didn't I?"

"Yes you did," Thanks a lot. Su Min could'nt help but wonder how he managed to make them stop, he even got them to apologize to her, which was something no ordinary person could have done. "Who are you? Su Min asked as she couldn't hold in er curiosity.

Jun Pyo smiled and put forth his hand to shake her. "I'm Gu Jun Pyo."

Su Min's eyes widened when she heard his name. "GU? As in, the same one whose mother own the school?

Jun Pyo folded his hand and nodded. "Yes, The one and only."

"Wow," Su Min mouthed.

"So, how does it feels? Jun Pyo quickly asked to divert her mind from thinking of all the bad history attached to that name.

"I'm so happy to be free. Su Min happily replied. she felt really happy that it seems butterflies were dancing in her belly. she couldn't help but think, "Is this how one feels when a prince saves the "Damsel in Distress?" She looks shyly at him and said, "How do I repay you for your help?" You mentioned the last time that you need my help but you didn't tell me what for.

"Oh..Uh About that, It's something simple very simple."

"Okay, tell me."

"Well you know," Jun Pyo stuttered. "Seeing that you have been at the top of your class since you joined the school and I..." He paused and scratched his head before continuing, I haven't been doing well in my studies, so I just wanted you to be my Tutor.

Su Min's eyes widened at his words. What? Tutor? Me? You want me to be your Tutor?" she asked again.

"Yes." he replied. Seeing her reaction JUn Pyo was afraid she might refuse so he quickly added, And you're not allowed to say No!

She smiled at his words and started fiddling with her hands, "I wasn't going to say no, I was just wondering why it has to be me you chose to teach you.

"Well, It has to be you or no one else" he murmured to himself.

"Did you say something?

"Uh... I said, I just believe you would be able to tutor me better than anyone else.

"You think I would? Su Min asked surprised at his confidence in her.

"Yeah, I know you would. I wouldn't ask if I wasn't sure.

"Okay, S..So..when do we begin?

"Well, I'd say today but, I have to take you somewhere today first, I'll show you the place and if you like it, then we can always meet there everyday and you could tutor me there."

"Okay, No problem, Let's do that."

"Alright I'll pick you up after school.

.........

*Present Day*

Su Min sighed as she remembered everything. "It feels just like yesterday since we met and even after all that happened I still held on to the promises we made to each other but you broke yours first, and now I also have to move on. "Bye Gu Jun Pyo. I know you have found your happiness so please vacate my heart and let me live in peace.

Su Min threw all the pictures she had of and with Jun Pyo straight into the burning flame.

"I have finally let you go."