Worth It 𖧵 [TXT Yeonjun]

Chapter 31: Got Along

Hana's POV:
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"That'll be all for today- see you tomorrow" Mr. Lim finally said.

It was so satisfying to hear Mr. Lim say that- it was finally the end of the school day.

Everyone began putting their things away-

"You sure you don't want to come along?" Jiwoo asked me.

I could see Donghyun walk up to our classroom from the corner of my eye.

Jiwoo invited me to eat out with her and Donghyun.

It seemed like such a good offer- I was urging to hang out with my friends for so long that I almost immediately accepted...

...to be honest, I've felt very distant from everyone else...

Maybe it's because of that mystery project keeping them busy- but so much alone time has left that same feeling I had after our dumb fight.

"No it's okay- thanks though" I answered.

Jiwoo smiled at me and gave me a sticky-note.

"You're welcome to come along next time- if you change your mind, call me" Jiwoo boldly gave me her number.

A flustered feeling made me smile and I waved them goodbye as they walked away.

Jiwoo seemed to be doing better- I was definitely wrong thinking she was like Hwanwoong for being in his friend group.

She seems to be hanging around Donghyun lately, he is a good influence.

I opened my locker and left my library book there.

"Even if I did go with them... it'd be awkward since Jiwoo and I don't really know each other..." I tried explaining to myself.

"They're also both in the student council, so I wouldn't be surprised if more student council members joined us... that'd just be like hanging out with school-" I thought as a shiver went down my spine.

I joined the rest of the students making their way out the main entrance to go home-

"Ahn Eun-Hana." I heard my name being called out very loudly.

I thought I was going insane.

Did someone just say my name...?

I looked around confused but couldn't find anyone- in fact, other students were looking around confused too.

I brushed it off and went to take another step-

"Ahn Eun-Hana." I heard it again.

That's when I realized someone was calling my name on the loudspeaker.

"Ahn Eun-Hana make your way back inside school, I'm not kidding." Someone said on the loudspeaker.

I looked at the school building- confused at who it was.

"Stop looking around and move"

That's when I realized whose voice that was, it was the janitor.

Students were so dumbfounded, I awkwardly ran into school.

I forgot I had detention.

As soon as I made it to the detention classroom, the janitor was already there waiting for me.

"You seemed very confident walking out of school like that" the janitor tested my patience.

"I apologize, I forgot-" I began saying.