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Chapter 21

-Hey Wheein, what's that? Is that the gift you got from Solar last time? –

-Yeah! –

-Man. I have no idea what I'm going to do for my senior project. – and so Soyeon and her friends started to talk about what they are going to do for the project, while Wheein was trying to find how to fit in.

-Hey, what's the theme for this year's art exhibit? You know, for the one we always have during the festival. I think I missed the announcement. –

-That's for G/T students only. They never let people outside of our school see anyone else's works. – said, Lia.

-Yeah, the school only wants to showcase the world of students with exceptional talent. – said Soyeon.

-Guess we shouldn't have been complaining in front of Wheein. By the way, Wheein. What are your plans for the future? Bet, you're not worried at all. –

-I never actually thought about it, and I'm not interested in becoming successful, or anything like that, so... -

-Wow... I hate you right now. You're making us feel bad. – said Soyeon and Wheein felt guilty.

-Oh. I won. – said Solar looking at the school board that she places in third place. The girls were praising her and Wheein just stay beside them and watched everything.

-I shouldn't have said that, right? – said Wheein.

-It's fine. Don't worry. –

-Everyone's working so hard. You too, Solar. You're amazing. Congratulation! – said Wheein and Solar gave her a thank you.

-Did you mean it when you said you don't have anything in mind for the future. You can be honest with me, Wheein. –

-Honest? – and Solar nodded. -The truth is I don't want to paint. –

-Then what do you want to do? –

-Just want to hang out with you, Solar. –

-Geez. –

-I meant it. You're all I need. –

-You can be ridiculous, sometimes. – said Solar kissing her. -Look. –

-It's the same as mine. – said Wheein looking at the bracelets.

-I believe people usually call these, matching bracelets. – and Wheein smile at it.

-<<I'm so happy right now. So why do I have to think about my future? I've never thought about what I want to become. But I did think about what it would be like to live with Solar. Just imagining it makes me happy. But I was brought back to reality soon enough. My mother texted me, that I won't get an allowance from her, that I disappointed her. Should I beg her to forgive me? How much money do I have right now? Can I last for another month? I want to buy a new phone and get a new number, be independent. – said Wheein plopping in the bed. -Is there anything I can do as a student to make enough for a living? I'm pretty sure no one would let me work part-time. –

-You're entering a contest? Why so sudden? – said Solar. -If it's because of what the other girls said before, you don't have to. –

-It's not that. I just need some money, that's all. – and Solar looked at Wheein confused. -I was thinking of entering this contest. –

-The MMM university art contest? I mean, it'll be great if you win. You'll get extra credit. But the deadline is pretty close. You only have two days left. –

-That's fine. –

-Are you going to apply to MMM university? –

-No. I'm only doing it because they give large cash awards, and they'll announce the winners soon. I'm glad there's at least one thing I know how to do. – said Wheein. -It used to kill me before, but now... - Wheein stopped when Solar grabbed her by the head and kissed her. -I- in here?! People will see us. –

-It'll be fine. Just don't make any noise. – and Solar gave her another rough kiss. -Don't ever say that again. –

-Okay. - -<<She's angry.>> - The classes finish, and the girls headed to the bus station.

-Let's make a rule. From now on, never say you're not good at something. And that includes saying, "I'm not a genius. I'm not talented," okay? Promise me. – said Solar holding her pinky finger up.

-But I'm not... - said Wheein and Solar shush her. -<<Solar is still jealous of me. That's why she was angry. Because I carelessly said all those things when art is so important to her. Are you jealous of me? Because I'm good at painting? >> -

-I'm waiting. – and Wheein did the pinky promise and Solar was satisfied. -You are talented, Wheein. You should have more self-confidence. –

-But what if I'm not? –

-We just made a promise a minute ago. -

-I'm being serious. I know you won't like what I just said, but I'm not saying it just to brag about myself. What if I have a reason. What is I'm not all that? Then will you, see me for who I am? Even if I'm just Wheein and not the Wheein with a talent in art. Solar, if you want, I can tell you, but only if you swear, you'll like me no matter what I say. – said Wheein.

-Is it something that serious? – smile Solar.

-If I tell you, and you start to hate me because of it or despise me for lying to you until now, I...-

-<<Why is she acting this way? Is she hiding something? Why am I suddenly remembering about Jung Hyeon now?>> - -It's getting late. Let's talk about this later. See you. – said Solar getting in the bus.

-She just avoided the conversation. – said Wheein and she headed to her dorm.

-Wheein!! Hi! – said Hwasa running towards her. -Heading home? Wait, never mind. You live in the dorms, don't you? Why are you coming home so late, though? You guys don't have any after-school study sessions. – and Wheein ignored her and kept going her way. -I don't like to act like a bitch, so I'm just going to ask right away. Jung Hyeon is your mother, isn't she? – and Wheein stop. -Byul confirmed that it was true. I'm a huge fan of her art, you see. Is she not painting anymore? – and Wheein glared at her.

-Why do you want to know? Why do you keep clinging to Solar? Why do you keep coming between us? –

-When did I ever do that? Hey?! – said Hwasa waving her hands.

-If you want to know how my mother is doing why dint you ask her yourself? – said Wheein giving her the phone.