All Chapters of Nightide: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

     Hae Mina looked forward with narrow eyes. How was she supposed to get away without him noticing who she was? She continued to walk toward the diner. Cass's car pulled beside her.     "Hey, babe, can I ask you a question?" Cass's smooth voice called. Hae Mina stood straighter and continued to walk. Cass's car stopped, but she continued. A few silent minutes passed before she felt someone's hand on her shoulder. She spun around and stomped on the person's foot. She grinned when she saw Cass's shocked face. She then turned and hurried past the building. Cass didn't follow her.     She sighed in relief when she rounded the corner and slid down the side of the wall. The rough surface caused a gasp of pain to slip from her lips, but relief flooded her. Cass hadn't followed her, nor had he taken the time to recognized her.     "Hey, hon, why'd you do something like that? I only want

     As Cass and Hae Mina approached the table, his parents rose to their feet. Hae Mina gave them a gentle bow and introduced herself, "Good evening, I'm Hae Mina. I'm pleased to meet you."    "Hmm," Cass's father muttered then motioned at the table. "sit." The group took their seats.     "Good evening, Hae Mina, I'm Taeyang Su-Ji and this is my husband Taeyang Hong-Jin. We are pleased to meet you." After a moment of awkward silence, the waitress came to take their orders. Hae Mina's stomach knotted up as she waited for the interrogation to begin. She had no idea how she and Cass were going to trick his parents but she hoped this went by fast.     She leaned against the back of the chair and had to hide a flinch. Not a smart idea. Her side may have had medicine on it, but that did not prevent it from hurting.     "Appa, you called us here when we had plans.

     That Sunday, Hae Jae-Woo stretched out on his bed with a smile on his face. He knew the others had gone home for the day. Some were visiting family and some were hiding from them. Hae Mina smiled. Since she was alone, she could be a girl today, but then again there were lots of boys left in the school, so she had a high chance of being caught. After a short debate, she decided she would just continue being Hae Jae-Woo.     After dressing in loose, but not baggy, jeans, and a black T-shirt, Hae Jae-Woo left the confining room. He walked down the hall studying the music sheet in his hand and softly whispering the lyrics. As he walked toward the elevator, he collided with another body. Hae Jae-Woo stumbled backward and landed on his butt with a surprised gasp flying from his lips. He looked up at the sound of Chang Minsu's panicked voice.     "Hae Jae-Woo. I am so sorry. I wasn't paying attention."

     Later that day, Hae Mina curled up beneath her covers. Now that Kyung Jiho knew the truth, she didn't know what to do but at least Mr. Kyong was no longer capable of controlling her. She groaned. Honestly, he could still manipulate her however he pleased. He knew her greatest secret and if he shared it, her and Hae Jae-Woo's newly built life would crumble.  What about Hae Jae-Woo? Where was he? Would Mr. Kyong cause him harm? Hae Mina buried her head beneath her pillow. She heard the voices of the the others from below but ignored their words as she tried to fight her fears.     Down below Jeremy and Duskin whispered to each other. "She's been acting like that all day. What do you think has her so down?" Jeremy asked as he leaned on the back of the desk chair.     "I am not sure. She has not mentioned anything, but her eyes have been so distant and she looks...wounded and afraid," Duskin sighed as

     At last, Friday arrived. Hae Mina looked to the ceiling. According to Duskin, they were going to have dinner after the concert, then they would check into a hotel. The next day they were touring the city and, as Kyung Jiho put it, running from crazed fans, and then they would return to Korea early Monday morning. She was thankful that Nightide's concert was considered an excused absence for the band members.     "Jae-Woo!" Jeremy called as he stumbled up the stairs. "We have to go! We're leaving early due to weather conditions. They get a lot more snow than we do and if we don't go…"     "I'm coming," she laughed as she rushed her packing.     "Don't forget to get something dressy for the party," he called as he darted back down the steps.     "Okay!" Hae Mina called after him. She grabbed her bag and snatched the green dress from its hanger and sli