"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxdNpDAfbp
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYTVmUUYnk
Jin-ah looked at him, slightly confused.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAJPjEZzcV
"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."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOMB4FhTKQ
He finally looked away, turning and heading back home.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQi9ttLjhGF
"Ugh...what a jerk..." she grumbled, shaking her head. She closed her apartment door behind her and locked it before heading upstairs.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm2vSBLxIKO
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSmTEh9gdU
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwu3E3jgJP
"Well? Who?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9HGfSTLrm
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaaG2MfRo2s
"Come on, we should hurry, Binna."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTt0kBDaAO
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."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXhp9VmYOR
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeOtXB7tZOO
After about a minute, they finally arrived to class. As they walked in, Ae-ri, Jin-ah, and Kyong greeted them.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBT9FDrEiSl
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvR52gq4II
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9qzgxLUhd
"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...."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhv2wLEGhRM
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?".204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡga8bGKo4X3
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yfgPurshW
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sRwVOGt9v
"Boss, do you play any sports?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKjgTnZYVu
Jin-ah looked up at the boy. "No, not really. Do you?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd7FZmg8taH
"Yeah, some. I play a lot of basketball. "
"Really? That's cool."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGeeby97lG
"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."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgc5vbS26Z1
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkkBm04zZj
"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?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNGN3oopZVr
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3jH661Jtv
"I think she's pretty adorable."
"That's enough, Do -yun." Kang-dae glared at him, then pulled Jin-ah away, pushing past him.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWi54zzFTN
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4dGxLnlM1
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?204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnZ9opEWf6
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVJyFM1Q2e
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiDbjdIby48
"It was fine. I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting long. Sorry for worrying you guys." She apologized.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqWpY5KeWp
They both shook their heads and chuckled.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IYt08IA3H
"You're never allowed to worry us like that, you hear me?" Her dad sternly spoke.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1d7ZqfFECJ
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZ7Z2vBL1G
"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?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VChzCtmai
"Oh. Um, Jin-ah....do you love that boy?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBf1JylhlQU
Jin paused, and her eyes widened in surprise. Were they talking about Do-yun?204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZf1UZkODUL
"Mom, no! Who are you talking about?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNc6hnFelIj
"Well, we saw you and him on a bike. Then he dropped you off here, right?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8y2YrJWqsj
"...Yeah..." Jin muttered, rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. She could feel all four pairs of eyes staring at her.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwp1owjV59
"You like him, don't you?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoC2wThrHJS
"Nooo..." Jin sighed. "Mom, you know who I like."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYREnGhB8DG
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..?"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkgSyNKloJ
Jin-ah's mother gasped, then held her hands.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCk8OSnuyP
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhiHXafBVm
"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."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVU6Da2LvuO
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZINLGM8ODe
Jin-ah and her mother chuckled.
"Now, go to bed, baby. You should get some rest."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4AJIxquP5
"Alright. Love you, goodnight!"204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3DO89QkgN
"Love you too."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBB85pMSMx
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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpwcPsS1Z1
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTC1goox7Ii
"Alright class, settle down. Welcome our student."204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMELmx0g0QN
As the girl walked in, every student stared at her. The girl had loads of makeup on, and was undeniably very pretty.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJXkeSw9NP
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?204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSwFJzDlLy
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkvglDHpln
"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.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6JolJa15U
Bora stood in front of Kang-dae's desk, holding out her hand.204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tTbgRe0tQ
"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?204Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAH2m3LxVT
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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