"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWWwGybE18
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxSzvWWcbbR
Jin-ah looked at him, slightly confused.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHwhOFXNIp
"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."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0MVdUIHo2g
He finally looked away, turning and heading back home.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJoBDxeUcTo
"Ugh...what a jerk..." she grumbled, shaking her head. She closed her apartment door behind her and locked it before heading upstairs.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5x9ZLpXbih
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1YMuIFWWxh
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlZ38DXPsn
"Well? Who?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzhMsXJJJI
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRHehT9mWmp
"Come on, we should hurry, Binna."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQpbW1dRtE
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."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3xbeg7KkpH
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGhQB0xTkL
After about a minute, they finally arrived to class. As they walked in, Ae-ri, Jin-ah, and Kyong greeted them.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDXi9BPBKI
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvpFuLTt1D
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKJbGEQq8p
"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...."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTofFAsjmw
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?".185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡErEfWN4o7I
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqBs86EJwq
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWgKOZB0g5a
"Boss, do you play any sports?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkX1MyQ0Ymt
Jin-ah looked up at the boy. "No, not really. Do you?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA96DP8wpWb
"Yeah, some. I play a lot of basketball. "
"Really? That's cool."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡARaKXM7kg2
"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."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT77XKf4Mov
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRxLxjjTzDt
"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?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvJsSpqTcO
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ii7CDBmEx
"I think she's pretty adorable."
"That's enough, Do -yun." Kang-dae glared at him, then pulled Jin-ah away, pushing past him.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDPF3S4zWoW
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRSrluPcdV
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?185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMXWj36SccQ
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡofZlALOzHh
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJN0VSnExR1
"It was fine. I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting long. Sorry for worrying you guys." She apologized.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMz9AJIR8OM
They both shook their heads and chuckled.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTNYMbJXmQ
"You're never allowed to worry us like that, you hear me?" Her dad sternly spoke.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjHxBfH0qD
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKX1Q0lPae
"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?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVF9pMq5nLd
"Oh. Um, Jin-ah....do you love that boy?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmL7Tx4tgQ
Jin paused, and her eyes widened in surprise. Were they talking about Do-yun?185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4XwdVwhHz
"Mom, no! Who are you talking about?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcPBcQJXPc
"Well, we saw you and him on a bike. Then he dropped you off here, right?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7bPQgeYUF
"...Yeah..." Jin muttered, rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. She could feel all four pairs of eyes staring at her.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1gBkFT4DBd
"You like him, don't you?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfk7gQ5EfOp
"Nooo..." Jin sighed. "Mom, you know who I like."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHqdIF6muh0
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..?"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxHUEmti8f
Jin-ah's mother gasped, then held her hands.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmaCFRywtfB
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2vJ3UG0GjI
"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."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZMRfCK1wR
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPMuokyI1Nc
Jin-ah and her mother chuckled.
"Now, go to bed, baby. You should get some rest."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGEp4sid96k
"Alright. Love you, goodnight!"185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDuON3Ed5mS
"Love you too."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDcfRQrqi7e
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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmTPdmuEne
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsD9SHfprTT
"Alright class, settle down. Welcome our student."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7ssSuTOWC
As the girl walked in, every student stared at her. The girl had loads of makeup on, and was undeniably very pretty.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ83sWdFN8I8
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?185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYAldSrZwJ
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriCcBzllXM
"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.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkS75TUp1e
Bora stood in front of Kang-dae's desk, holding out her hand.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsOvsbECcpS
"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?185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTNisWnPOk
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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