"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANApSLkUcobm7
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAhY2GAIHWtq
Jin-ah looked at him, slightly confused.139Please respect copyright.PENANAYIFmvCPhCt
"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."139Please respect copyright.PENANAgd28oBPOCx
He finally looked away, turning and heading back home.139Please respect copyright.PENANA0oycticWBm
"Ugh...what a jerk..." she grumbled, shaking her head. She closed her apartment door behind her and locked it before heading upstairs.139Please respect copyright.PENANAySJSOvGXG6
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANANxTJS53xw2
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANA5AebF3ruSo
"Well? Who?"139Please respect copyright.PENANADgL8Kzca3M
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANADmQrowZwVA
"Come on, we should hurry, Binna."139Please respect copyright.PENANAAX5kSoAQkq
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."139Please respect copyright.PENANAow3wbQaiWV
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAxEjzda8nsQ
After about a minute, they finally arrived to class. As they walked in, Ae-ri, Jin-ah, and Kyong greeted them.139Please respect copyright.PENANAADrjMSxsRH
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANA6XoHOMDSIr
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAxbI1XF0J48
"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...."139Please respect copyright.PENANAQ3ZwTvYsAk
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?".139Please respect copyright.PENANAbNOnf2Oysr
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAFBfPQEp2fl
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAzW3Lm7ZIyB
"Boss, do you play any sports?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAvCzXts0sMM
Jin-ah looked up at the boy. "No, not really. Do you?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAE2VrT00B4j
"Yeah, some. I play a lot of basketball. "
"Really? That's cool."139Please respect copyright.PENANAcj7QmJj2yW
"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."139Please respect copyright.PENANAdxI1lh8oTi
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAWvsrfzSBV9
"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?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAmbz1LQbrty
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANA4JRijI0EfR
"I think she's pretty adorable."
"That's enough, Do -yun." Kang-dae glared at him, then pulled Jin-ah away, pushing past him.139Please respect copyright.PENANAR241YWPX4J
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAkKNIWTZYlb
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?139Please respect copyright.PENANAjV6TuavBQQ
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAQi1aboNkOw
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAcn5pCqG4gt
"It was fine. I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting long. Sorry for worrying you guys." She apologized.139Please respect copyright.PENANAPOzlLAdxNE
They both shook their heads and chuckled.139Please respect copyright.PENANAdCHYDEPoll
"You're never allowed to worry us like that, you hear me?" Her dad sternly spoke.139Please respect copyright.PENANA0G9K9ileI4
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAODMHKq7nvb
"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?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAqeKQXAbmc6
"Oh. Um, Jin-ah....do you love that boy?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAx1NGXHB9sb
Jin paused, and her eyes widened in surprise. Were they talking about Do-yun?139Please respect copyright.PENANAaMLc1OelQd
"Mom, no! Who are you talking about?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAuKCLTDhx9L
"Well, we saw you and him on a bike. Then he dropped you off here, right?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAxU5G2LDwoJ
"...Yeah..." Jin muttered, rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. She could feel all four pairs of eyes staring at her.139Please respect copyright.PENANAjSNdJX1hpj
"You like him, don't you?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAC117sHz3sh
"Nooo..." Jin sighed. "Mom, you know who I like."139Please respect copyright.PENANAk6FFRu1VBP
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..?"139Please respect copyright.PENANAayLs71Gz21
Jin-ah's mother gasped, then held her hands.139Please respect copyright.PENANApTyGPJrcDY
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAlDrSeNBzsj
"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."139Please respect copyright.PENANAvST2saXrtR
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAHkfIdccKkM
Jin-ah and her mother chuckled.
"Now, go to bed, baby. You should get some rest."139Please respect copyright.PENANAA4mXdLUedK
"Alright. Love you, goodnight!"139Please respect copyright.PENANA39GqrBslcD
"Love you too."139Please respect copyright.PENANAWZPHpOrys9
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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAEzUt9PdMJM
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAjfaNrrxhSa
"Alright class, settle down. Welcome our student."139Please respect copyright.PENANA6saf1K8K0B
As the girl walked in, every student stared at her. The girl had loads of makeup on, and was undeniably very pretty.139Please respect copyright.PENANA48Tfxi7WyG
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?139Please respect copyright.PENANAwa1DbGiKSy
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAXoml3G0GM7
"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.139Please respect copyright.PENANAa7Qvf3g9K3
Bora stood in front of Kang-dae's desk, holding out her hand.139Please respect copyright.PENANAFw6qLXXM70
"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?139Please respect copyright.PENANAIcBBZQMOVI
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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