"Thanks." Jin-ah smiled as she grabbed it from his hands. He didn't reply. His hands went into his jeans' pocket, his fingers twirling around his phone.
Jin-ah turned and started walking back to the apartment. Before she knew it, she felt someone grab onto her shoulder. Jin-ah turned around to look at him.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfK3r8HuS1
"What's wrong?"
"...Don't leave your stuff at school, I won't always grab it for you." He stated, looking her dead in the eye.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbJ7wH6G7F
Jin-ah looked at him, slightly confused.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZBI755n1y
"Eh? But it's not like you have to, Kang-dae. Why'd you fetch for my stuff anyway?"
He didn't answer. He just glared at her.
"Go back inside. Good night, Jin-ah."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Zs53xH3lV
He finally looked away, turning and heading back home.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjoeA5q5hf
"Ugh...what a jerk..." she grumbled, shaking her head. She closed her apartment door behind her and locked it before heading upstairs.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0g2y9xYSE
She went to her room to go finish her letter to Do-yun, as thanks for biking her home today. She signed it off with her name, planning to give it to him in class tomorrow.
She put her things aside, and laid in bed thinking about Do -yun. She didn't want to think about his bad personality right now, so she closed her eyes and tried her best to forget everything.
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FRIDAY
"Oi, do you think the delinquent has any friends?" Bon-hwa asked Binna. They were in the music department and they were listening to a song, which had gotten a lot of likes and comments.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTl0LQwjX2
"Hmm..not many. Maybe one or two, though. But people are taking about how he's hanging out with this one person.." Binna trailed off.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNTWuBdkTE
"Well? Who?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijxk1M3FaN
"A certain 'gang leader' who seems like he hangs out with a lot."
"Woah. Must be the real shit, " Bon-hwa exclaimed. Then, the bell rung, signaling that class was starting.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpnigBQRea
"Come on, we should hurry, Binna."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNZm3EDCPg
As Bon-hwa said that, he grabbed her hand and started running. She widened her eyes, and stopped him.
"Ugh! Are you trying to put the moves on me?!" Binna exclaimed.
"Binna, don't flatter yourself."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡed3d8X2TOG
He chuckled and resumed to hold her hand while running. Binna flushed red and glanced away. Her ears started burning, and she couldn't stop blushing.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiD8QT4xVkO
After about a minute, they finally arrived to class. As they walked in, Ae-ri, Jin-ah, and Kyong greeted them.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhxxPyleOP
"Where were you guys? We're so bored!" Kyong laughed.
"We were listening to some songs in the music department," Bon-hwa replied, after sitting down in his seat. Binna slid in beside him and sat down as well.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQaxUk02wB7
Jin-ah was studying for geometry on her notebook. So was Kang-dae, but most of the time, it was Jin-ah just trying to copy him.
Ae-ri noticed this and nudged Jin-ah's shoulder.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIekY0dBBX
"Jin-ah, you should go look for a better man. I mean, he already knows you like him. If he liked you, don't you think he would've confessed already?"
Jin-ah frowned and nodded. "I know, I know..but he's so dreamy.. and handsome, and smart...."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6wjaSfMrG
Kang -dae coughed awkwardly in front of Jin-ah, who was still thinking about him. He cleared his throat.
Just as he did, Do-yun walked in. He immediately locked eyes with Jin-ah, quickly nodding at her as a "what's up?".280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX07mSSYSHb
She smiled and gave him a small wave, motioning for him to walk to her desk. He did as so, and squated, putting his elbows on her desk right in front of her.
" What's up, bos-" Jin-ah then shushed him. She didn't want people know that she was this guy's "boss." Jin-ah gave him the letter she wrote, then quickly waved him off. He went back to his desk and opened the note.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0vGQvMZJ5
He read it over once, then read it again. This time, he slowly grinned. A soft pink color spread on his cheeks, and his eyes darted towards Jin-ah.
She softly smiled. Kang-dae glanced at them, then went back to studying. He clenched his pencil, almost breaking it.
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After school, Jin-ah was walking with Do-yun in the hallways.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcfQL0okv3
"Boss, do you play any sports?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgRJN30bX9
Jin-ah looked up at the boy. "No, not really. Do you?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vnrnZvPiv
"Yeah, some. I play a lot of basketball. "
"Really? That's cool."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2jDKI0NTb
"Yeah...anyway, what do you wanna do when we leave? We can go watch a movie, or something...I haven't taken you anywhere yet."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaC8cgLKS87
Jin-ah giggled. "You haven't? Well..I'm not busy."
Kang-dae walked up behind her. "Yes, you are busy. You have to study for your subjects. Don't you see how bad your grades are?"
Do-yun raised his eyebrow.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqHnkpoaJq
"She doesn't need to study. How can you tell her that?"
"Because she'll never pass if she doesn't take care of herself. Look at her clothes, look at her hair, look at her face. You think you'd pass too if you were her?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLzv1R6NvL
Kang-dae looked at Do-yun, squinting his eyes. Jin-ah just watched him in disbelief.
Do-yun chuckled, first ruffling Jin-ah's hair and then putting his arm around her shoulder.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXOZHlNSTo
"I think she's pretty adorable."
"That's enough, Do -yun." Kang-dae glared at him, then pulled Jin-ah away, pushing past him.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCcBVPaAdXj
Jin-ah stood there frozen for a second. What the hell was going on? Jin-ah broke free from Kang-dae's grip and sighed.
"Um, I think I'll just go home today. I'll see you guys later." And without waiting for an answer, she ran away.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpThKr8PTP
As she made her way to her house, the only thing she could think about was Do -yun. What exactly did he mean when he called her cute?280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpgOnd5PQ5S
Jin-ah thought about what had just happened. All she could think about is how Kang-dae held her arm tightly.
It wasn't until she reached the front steps of her house that her heart began beating faster. The butterflies in her stomach felt like they were doing cartwheels. She took a breath.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqeCOBx4U0I
When she unlocked the door, she saw her parents in the living room. They both sat facing each other on the couch with a cup of tea in their hands. After they heard the door click shut, they both glanced over at Jin-ah.
"Ah, we weren't expecting you home for another two hours. How was school?" Her mother asked.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNwIZI6G8o
"It was fine. I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting long. Sorry for worrying you guys." She apologized.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiFRmuPqyw
They both shook their heads and chuckled.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE5RySke3D
"You're never allowed to worry us like that, you hear me?" Her dad sternly spoke.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8AI7rmZL8
"Okay, father." She smirked.
Her dad smiled at her. "Now go brush your teeth. Your mom has something important to ask you." He winked at her. Jin rolled her eyes and rushed to her room, got changed, then went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. When she was done, she came back to the living room and sat with her parents.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSg23hDnxGk
"What was it that you wanted to ask me?" Jin-ah's mother stared intently at Jin-ah. She seemed nervous. "Mom? What is it?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7vbkQoEDL
"Oh. Um, Jin-ah....do you love that boy?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLpYBct1plo
Jin paused, and her eyes widened in surprise. Were they talking about Do-yun?280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKobtYmsW4
"Mom, no! Who are you talking about?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoCPI7iJoeN
"Well, we saw you and him on a bike. Then he dropped you off here, right?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0TcD3RDKF
"...Yeah..." Jin muttered, rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. She could feel all four pairs of eyes staring at her.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu25remFz8k
"You like him, don't you?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1OsnG1UTi
"Nooo..." Jin sighed. "Mom, you know who I like."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyr5QAWsYB
At that statement, her mother and her dad laughed. Then Jin-ah sighed, staring at the both of them.
"I like Kang-dae. The one who's been with me ever since I was a kid..?"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpfNKBTAPB
Jin-ah's mother gasped, then held her hands.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWiVsdk7nIc
"You know what...it's good that you like that boy. He's handsome, smart, and organized. And you're none of that!" Jin-ah's mom chuckled.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu3HgEV2vWz
"Mom! I AM pretty, okay? Jin-ah pouted. "Plus, I like Kang-dae, not Do -yun. Please trust me, I know what I'm doing."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3kMZXjiUt
"Of course, darling. But don't let your heart hurt because of these two boys! Just try to enjoy your youth. Have fun, be yourself, and let your feelings go." Her mother explained. Jin-ah's father then went to his room.
"Goodnight, guys. I need my beauty sleep. Enough of this boy talk..." He murmured, after going to lay in his bed.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyczpfRx5P
Jin-ah and her mother chuckled.
"Now, go to bed, baby. You should get some rest."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQK82mMGKDi
"Alright. Love you, goodnight!"280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLw4M2PYqKM
"Love you too."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFaSJQnzuh
With that said, Jin left the living room and went to her own room. As she closed her bedroom door, her smile disappeared instantly, replaced by a frown as she thought.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3u968of07h
"Does Kang-dae like me or not?" She sighed, laying in her bed. "I guess I'll just have to try harder."
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In class, the students were informed that they had a girl who changed her schedule, and that her counselor had changed her classes.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZw5EFGzxMx
"Alright class, settle down. Welcome our student."280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZiXl8iWewF
As the girl walked in, every student stared at her. The girl had loads of makeup on, and was undeniably very pretty.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZffBXglo0L
Everyone rushed over to her, welcoming her immediately and offering her their seats. Except for Kang-dae, Do-yun, Jin-ah and her friends. They were confused. Who was this girl?280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNDZX4IWkd
"Students, silence. Go back to your seats." As the teacher announced, the girl walked up to the front of the class.
"Hi! My name is Bora. But I'm pretty sure most of you know me." She grinned. The girls started screaming again. Some people clapped.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyx68eSoyar
"Wow! So cool!"
"Can I touch your hair?"
"Woah! You're so pretty!"
Bora giggled and nodded, then glanced over to Kang-dae, making her way through the students.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoAQ7wdYqKV
Bora stood in front of Kang-dae's desk, holding out her hand.280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmkfKxpd2Dj
"Hi, I'm Bora. Please take care of me!" Jin-ah watched as she held out her hand. What did she think she was doing?280Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZWWQxNKxO
Reluctantly, Kang-dae shook her hand. Bora giggled and immediately pulled up a chair. to Kang-dae's desk. She sat right in front of him.
Jin-ah glared at her.
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