Clean Slate

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It's been a long day. As soon as she got inside of her humble abode, Hina got rid of her mask and tied it nicely before throwing it out of the bin nearby. She had a class from 8 in the morning until 5 pm.

It is seriously tiring but, she is now used to her schedule. She went inside her bathroom to open her faucet and wash her hands first after that, she opens her bathtub faucet. She measures the temperature using her hand and adjusts it according to her preference.

While she waits for the water to fill the tub, she went into her room to remove the little makeup she wore today and few accessories mainly, her bracelet and watch. She got her towel and head back to the bathroom.

Her muscles are sore from all the walking she did today since her classes are in different buildings. She brought her phone to the bathroom and played some random music in her playlist.

She started with her shower routine or should I say, rituals while listening to 11:11 by Taeyeon. It reminds her about her rookie days.

The song switch to another one, an English song this time. It is Love Yourself by Justin Bieber. She remembered her Mark-oppa used to play that song on his guitar often and they all sing-along with him.

Few songs are played after that and when she is done washing up, she dips her foot on her tub. 'Perfect.' She thought. She loved the water temperature, exactly what her tired body needs.

This might not be close to her past body pain experience she got when she was still actively dancing but, she needs this to also treat her tired mind. 'There's so much to deal with these days.' She thought.

She closed her eyes and listen to the music sound wafting all over the room. She sang along with the song while submerging her body in the tub more. Her mind starts to think about her plans for tomorrow and the events in the next few weeks.

Her schedule is indeed jammed as there is a lot of blocks in her calendar, not that she is complaining. It will be their summer in a month. It only means one thing, finals. After that, she will survive her 1st semester.

Time flies so fast, she will finish the first half of her 1st year in a month or 2. She started college later than her peers. She had thought about what she wanted to do for a long time. There are a lot of factors she has to consider and 'a huge decisions to make.' She thought.

"gakkeumssik nado moreuge jjajeungina"

Hina opened her eyes, surprised to hear the first verse. She never knew she had that on her playlist. Her mind takes her back to the time when she first heard that song.

She was sitting on the practice room for a quick break. All other trainees huddled into circle talking amongst themselves. They are either planning what to do after practice or just talking about their next lessons.

After this practice, they are scheduled to have their respective language classes, she has Korean language class later. Although, she is a half Korean, she was still required to attend the said lessons. "Hina-ya." A guy wearing a snapback backwards called her out, with his usual smile.

"What?" She asked. The guy sat down beside her and grab her water bottle to drink from it. "Yah! Why don't you get your own water?" She nagged, hitting him on the shoulder.

"I'm too tired to get mine, it's too far." He whined. "You and your laziness, really." She nagged. "Don't be mad ey. Here, listen to this one." He place the earphone on her ear and the other is on his then lay his head on her shoulders.

Hina was surprised by his actions. Her heart suddenly feel a little jumpy because of it.

He is a sweet guy and everybody were probably used to him being all clingy as he is always like that to everyone but, she felt like he is being extra when he is with her.