The Art of Love [Updated Chapter 7-Slow Update]

Chapter 3: Time To Study Pt. 1

Hey, guys~ This chapter's longer than the others, so I'm gonna split it into two parts, though the second part's shorter. (=^ェ^=) I shall add new characters for ze supporting roles as the story goes on, and here are a few:

-Sohee (Wonder Girls) as Hye Jin Soo

-Tanaka Rie (Seiyuu/Singer) as Kana Akiyama

-Jang Wooyoung (2PM) as Gu Young Min

-Min (miss A) as Baek Yun Min

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Yesterday, I still couldn't believe that I encountered two of the school's popular students, Junho and Ashley. I told Akira and Kasumi about my experience as we went home together, and Kasumi looked really eager while Akira wanted to see Ashley. Typical. Anyways, I'm on my way to my first class which is Women's Day Wear, and my Ashley and Junho are probably my classmates.

Walking in the room, I looked around and saw that there are armchairs all lined up, and Ashley and Junho were sitting in front. "Good morning!" I greeted cheerfully, waving at them as I made my way in front of them.

Catching their attention, they both smiled. Ashley greeted back, looking up at me, "Good morning. So you're Sakura Hanamura, the girl Junho met yesterday. Nice to meet you."

She extended her hand for a handshake, and I took it. "Yeah, I'm also the girl who bumped into you yesterday. Sorry and you can call me Cherry." I responded smiling, bowing my head a bit after the handshake.

"You can sit near us if you want." Junho insisted, grinning.

I looked around as I heard some students whispering loudly and they seemed to be darting their looks on me. I looked at them, and bowed my head again, speaking in a quite apologetic tone, "Thanks, but I think I'll just sit there by the window."

Junho sighed and clasped his hands together, "All right, if you insist."

I gave a smile like what Kasumi shows whenever she's feeling really shy, and quickly made my way to my choice of seat, not knowing how Ashley reacted to my decision.

"Hey, you know Ms. Ashley Gray and Mr. Junho Park?" Said the voice behind me after I took my seat.

I turned my head around and saw a lady behind me and her friend, with their brows raised. "Umm, kinda..." I responded, turning away, looking a bit annoyed.

The lady who called my attention went in front of me, and so did her friend. "Oh, then why didn't you sit with them? All of the people here are dying to sit with them, but they don't have the courage to do so." Said her friend, looking very much surprised.

The lady added, smirking as she spoke to me, "Yeah, and most of them are intimidated, 'specially with Ms. Ashley."

I sighed, "You know, Ashley's pretty nice, and so is Junho. People should just mind their own business."

The two looked surprised, and then smiled after. The lady began speaking again, placing her hand on my shoulder, "I like you, blondie. We should be friends. I'm Hye Jin Soo."

"And I'm Kana Akiyama." Added Hye Jin's friend with a soft smile on.

The two seemed to like my idea about Junho and Ashley, so I smiled back as I introduced myself as well, "Nice to meet you. I'm Sakura Hanamura, call me Cherry."

"All right, Cherry. We should hang out sometime." Hye Jin suggested as she went back to her seat with Kana following her.

I nodded and then looked in front as our teacher already arrived. Minutes passed by, and it was already dismissal time for my first class. I went out of the room, seeing that Kana and Hye Jin went ahead of me, but smiled before going.