"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKWjIO6Tu6
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpR8YchNX4s
Jin-ah looked at him, slightly confused.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmStdQGGRD
"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."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9we7GgMavi
He finally looked away, turning and heading back home.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR74LjTDlS8
"Ugh...what a jerk..." she grumbled, shaking her head. She closed her apartment door behind her and locked it before heading upstairs.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwupHo6c4K
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA46AWr5Xvd
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKHbR8hA1W
"Well? Who?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVhj31T5SZ
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLhnYOx5Wu
"Come on, we should hurry, Binna."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdh0oHbsyai
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."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrCIu2MNrs3
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQt6T4l030R
After about a minute, they finally arrived to class. As they walked in, Ae-ri, Jin-ah, and Kyong greeted them.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrX8EpiP7vr
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQJD1lJ2lk
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtubWUKaPTx
"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...."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlnQQJkoDBS
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?".186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3HxgbZTupy
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIC1WPQrEb
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU5v9mXTvZP
"Boss, do you play any sports?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgvmHUAH5d
Jin-ah looked up at the boy. "No, not really. Do you?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnB37cKYZz
"Yeah, some. I play a lot of basketball. "
"Really? That's cool."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHYcn4Y6vMY
"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."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qrxMyFuIW
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKn8Fov46Y
"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?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOSy8yR8Zy
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡushR2keyj3
"I think she's pretty adorable."
"That's enough, Do -yun." Kang-dae glared at him, then pulled Jin-ah away, pushing past him.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjYRDUDjqd
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFRf4j7DUx
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?186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzStXjFMEU
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwbKkokX3iI
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOvtlmNXpN
"It was fine. I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting long. Sorry for worrying you guys." She apologized.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGgLwW4nO5
They both shook their heads and chuckled.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMKfxyiO4vc
"You're never allowed to worry us like that, you hear me?" Her dad sternly spoke.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bAL1o9SQc
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pqfoEUmFv
"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?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMbml2Ao35
"Oh. Um, Jin-ah....do you love that boy?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySTe7FJ1Nd
Jin paused, and her eyes widened in surprise. Were they talking about Do-yun?186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdMDV1P23u
"Mom, no! Who are you talking about?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2vELj5gR8
"Well, we saw you and him on a bike. Then he dropped you off here, right?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0TAZTmfwm
"...Yeah..." Jin muttered, rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. She could feel all four pairs of eyes staring at her.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6V21LdtJZ
"You like him, don't you?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmapbn9yMUm
"Nooo..." Jin sighed. "Mom, you know who I like."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRO7D6BtDds
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..?"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG921VUFheI
Jin-ah's mother gasped, then held her hands.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvgD7lFkQS
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2OeMzNY8z
"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."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPyb9xgiuH
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9c9gLww1Q0
Jin-ah and her mother chuckled.
"Now, go to bed, baby. You should get some rest."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdn7wPCGIs
"Alright. Love you, goodnight!"186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAuakN3qAg
"Love you too."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tprmyP4bN
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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ctvTb7yi9
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCURd1neTdw
"Alright class, settle down. Welcome our student."186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡES0Q1UotDG
As the girl walked in, every student stared at her. The girl had loads of makeup on, and was undeniably very pretty.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2u5CLsLqh
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?186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkojKDfihi9
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPV9JReaww
"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.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfA65KZBf34
Bora stood in front of Kang-dae's desk, holding out her hand.186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnlm8crNkAk
"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?186Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fuLkj8i9s
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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