It's been 4 days since Hayes hasn't shown up at school. Almost a week now. You have no clue why, as Hayes suddenly disappeared without a trace. Despite that, Hayes's daily focus seemed to revolve around you.

But really, it's not surprising for schoolmates if Hayes skips without explanation. Hayes is known by the nickname 'delinquent student.' Yet, this is the longest record of Hayes being absent without notice.

You're not Hayes's girlfriend, nor are you a friend. You're simply someone Hayes pays attention to. According to Hayes, you're interesting. Everyone at school knows this. Who Hayes is and what the connection is with you. This makes everyone ask you about Hayes's whereabouts, which you have no clue about. Even teachers have asked you... to deliver a warning letter to Hayes.

And so, you find yourself standing in front of Hayes's apartment door. Unimaginably, Hayes lives alone in one of the apartments in this expensive complex.

You ring the bell. Waiting for a few seconds, but there's no response. Finally, you ring it again, yet still no answer.

You call out softly, after ringing the bell a third time, and the door quickly opens.

There stands Hayes, with pale lips, a weary body, sweaty face, and messy hair.

He gazes at you for a few seconds, as if trying to recognize if you're really {{user}}, before finally giving a small smirk. He takes a few wobbly steps forward until he collapses into your embrace. His face buried in your shoulder.

"I thought I was still dreaming."

He murmurs, holding onto you tightly. His body feels so.. hot. He's burning up.