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JIA

"So this is really our last session?" Sunghoon asked as the two of them shove their notebooks back at their bags. "Has it really been that long?" 

"Yeah. You've caught up with all your lessons plus we have the exams next week." Jia said, standing up who is later on followed by Sunghoon. The two walked towards the exit of the library. 

Jia's parents were having a misunderstanding again so now she's forced to take the bus. It was Friday already and the week passed by pretty fast. Her nose and throat were now better so she stopped wearing her mask in class. But she wears it when outside due to the cold weather. It was December after all, winter is bound to happen any time. 

"Don't you have practice today? It's sunset already." She asks. 

He shook his head. "Nope. I told my coach I'd be studying with you so I could finally catch up with my lessons." 

She nods. As soon as they step out of the gate, the cold wind immediately hit their faces. Jia puts on her face mask and began walking towards the bus stop. Sunghoon decided to accompany her once again just like before when she didn't bring her car. 

"It's so cold." Jia mumbled. 

"Do you want to stop by Serendipity Cafe?" Sunghoon suddenly offered and he laughed when Jia's eyes suddenly brightened. "My treat. It's the least I could do for everything you've done for me." 

"Then let's go." Jia smiled and they rushed towards the bus. 

It was sad to admit but Jia would really miss their after school lessons. Spending time with him had become her daily routine. She wondered if they would even meet each other at school anymore considering their sessions is the only time they ever meet. They meet in the mornings but that wasn't as frequent as the after school lessons. 

The tutoring session wasn't a permanent thing anyway. This was bound to happen at some point. Jia stared at the window as the orange horizon slowly fade and the darkness began spreading. 

The bus stopped and the two stood up, making their way out of the bus. The Serendipity Cafe wasn't too far from the bus stop so their walk wasn't too long. Sunghoon pushed the door and the strong aroma of coffee immediately hits Jia's nose. 

It was a beautiful evening for the cafe to say the least. They sat an empty table and Sunghoon had asked her what she wanted. Jia answered the red velvet cake. 

"I thought that wasn't your favorite?" He asked. 

"Yeah but I sort of liked it when you bought me one." Jia lied, trying to hide the fact it was really her favorite. 

He nods. "Hot coffee?" 

"That sounds nice." She replied and he finally made his way to the counter to order. 

She had never once paid for anything every time she's with Sunghoon. She was starting to feel bad while thinking about all the money he had spent for her. Maybe when the time comes she can pay him back. 

He returned to the table with a receipt in hand. "By the way, have you asked your parents to sign the reply slip?"

"Yep they were delighted obviously that's why they signed it as soon as they finished reading the slip." She replied. "They really aren't bad parents, they just solve their problem through the means of fighting"

"At  least they're always there to support you." He said. 

"Yeah but there are times where I feel like I'm only worth their time if I achieve anything." She sneered.