Minzy's P.O.V.
I arrived at the venue late, beads of sweat rolling down my back and my t-shirt sticking to my skin, my flip flops flipping and flopping loudly across the carpeted marble floor. I suddenly felt very self-conscious as I saw how the people around me were dressed. The girls all in dresses, heels, their hair all done up prettily; the guys all in neat outfits, their hair slicked back sleekly, some even in suits. The sweat on my face made my oversized glasses slide down my nose again once more, and once again I had to use my finger to push it back up.

It was a party where winners of various contests held in conjunction with the school's annual celebrations, were invited. I didn't expect so many people to still be around. Feeling horrible as I started to hear whispers and murmurs about my dressing, I quickened my pace towards the counter. I didn't intend to stay long at the party for the dinner reception, since I didn't have any formal outfit to make me look presentable. I decided that by arriving late, they would all be occupied with their food and no one would notice me.

I was wrong.

"Uhm, excuse me, Miss?" I cleared my throat awkwardly as I approached the lady behind the counter.
"How may I help you?" Her icy gaze looked me up and down, and I felt like I was being judged real bad.
"I'm here to collect my prize! I am Gong Minzy, and uhm," I fumbled about my pocket, looking for the letter of verification that was needed to be presented at the counter. Finally I fished out a crumpled looking letter and opening it up sheepishly, showing the lady that I was indeed Gong Minzy, a recipient of the prize. The whispers around me were getting louder this time, I could even hear some of what they said.

"Look at her, oh my goodness. Coming to a party dressed like that! And flip flops? Goodness me!"
"Who's she? Is she even invited here? This is a party, hello?! Why come in here in a t-shirt and shorts?!"
"I heard she's the winner of the top prize of this year's writing challenge!"
"Are you serious? She's the one who won the prize?"
"She looks just like it though! Look at those large ugly red glasses! She looks like the typical nerd!"
"No wonder she'll win! Geeks are smart, afterall!"

I couldn't help but to blush more, feeling very scared and alone suddenly. The lady finally finished verifying my identity and handed me an envelope with my name on it. "Here's your prize, Miss Gong. You can head over there for the dinner reception," she stood up and gestured me to the left, "well, that is if you are intending to stay for dinner," she looking at me up and down once more like an eagle. "A-aniyo," I waved both hands, flustered and replying, "I'm not staying. Thank you!"

My heart beating very quickly, I pushed my large red specs up my nose once again, deciding to make my exit as quickly as possible.

"I sent in so many entries, yet I only got consolation! How can this be!"
"Just take it as charity! Look at the poor girl! She'll definitely need the prize money!"

A group of girls was chatting loudly and suddenly, all of them started laughing. I knew they were talking about me, and I was already affected by their words, not noticing the step in front of me and missing my step, I tripped and fell. Oh shit. I could feel everyone's gaze burning a hole in my back, as the murmurs got louder and the group of girls laughing even hysterically. My eyes started getting hot and I could feel that the tears were going to come out soon.

I was dying of embarrassment and about to get up myself when a hand shot out and I looked up in surprise. I didn't expect anyone from this party to help me up. The guy was smiling, and nodding as he waved his hand once again. Gosh, that smile of his is godly! I smiled gratefully and was about to hold his hand when suddenly he retracted his hand back, making me look at him in confusion now.

"I was just trying to see if you can actually, you know, SEE, since you just tripped over some steps," He announced loudly, dusting his hand with a piece of napkin, "and it seems like you actually can!" His statement caused the whole hall to erupt in laughers, and once again I was embarrassed greatly. I quickly got up myself, and ran out of the hall as fast as I could. This time, I could not hold the tears back anymore, as they rolled mercilessly down my cheeks. Why? Why did this have to happen to me? What did I do to deserve this? I just don't dress as well as them! I already had enough of humiliation for today.


GD's P.O.V.
I was hanging out with my best bud, Seunghyun, or rather, T.O.P, when a girl suddenly entered, sweating profusely. I couldn't help but to smirk loudly as I saw the girl who just entered. She looked like a total geek. First of all, that old-fashioned red specs had to go! What's she doing here in a t-shirt and shorts - are those slippers she's actually wearing?! I shook my head as I looked at her up and down. People all around me were chuckling and talking about her. Well, at least she managed to get attention, in a sense. However, to me, there is no such thing as ugly.

I watched with interest as the girl collected her prize. As she was about to leave, she tripped over the steps. I sighed. This girl certainly is a klutz! Then someone walked over to her, offering to help her up. It was Kang Daesung. The player. I actually knew where this was going. The girl's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked like she really believed Daesung for that moment. Everyone looked over to them as Daesung suddenly retracted his hand and announcing loudly, "I was just trying to see if you can actually, you know, SEE, since you just tripped over some steps. And it seems like you actually can!"

Everyone around me just started laughing. I felt sorry for the girl, but well, I couldn't really do anything about it. To me, as long as you made the effort to, I'm sure you'll look good. "I don’t have time” is just an excuse. Just do it! I watched as the girl ran away in embarrassment. "Jiyong, I'll be back in a while," T.O.P excused himself. I continued sipping my drink, chuckling to myself.


Minzy's P.O.V.
I heard footsteps behind me as I ran out of the party hall. Oh no. Not again. "If you're going to humiliate me even more, I'm sorry. Just please stop. Just leave me alone, I've had enough today. Thank you-" I was spun around by somebody. I looked up and my eyes widened in shock. "Don't move," he said. The guy in the suit started smiling as he wiped my tears off my cheek gently. I could feel myself blushing again, once more. Aish. I always blush during awkward moments! I fidgeted a little, and looked at the guy's face. He had thick bushy eyebrows, nicely shaped eyes, a high nose bridge, and rather cute lips. Minzy! Stop fangirling right now! I mentally smacked myself. And not to mention, his hair was dyed blonde.

"Don't cry, alright?" He gently said, finishing clearing my tears away. I looked down in embarrassment when I realized I had probably been staring at his face for a very long time. "Uhm, thank you," I managed, producing an awkward smile, looking up at him again. My heart skipped a beat again when I saw him smiling at me. "You're cute when you smile, smile more!" He grinned, making my cheeks flush again once more. "Thank you so much!" I bowed and gave a little wave, turning to leave.

"Wait!" He called out. I turned around again, a shocked expression on my face.
"My name is T.O.P, If you wanna know!" He winked. I had to admit that was rather cute.
"I'm Minzy, Gong Minzy!" This time I smiled a little more naturally as I turned and quickly walked away. Oh my gosh. That was embarrassing. I winced as I thought about how funny I looked then.


Somewhere...
Oh, so she's Gong Minzy? I smirked to myself. She's still as cute as ever. I watched as she walked away quickly from the party hall. Long time no see, Minzy. I'm back.