Who Are You?

CHAPTER 2

Sana has been staring at herself in the mirror for half an hour now. She has always dreamt of this moment when she was a child, to be able to wear a school uniform. Now she sure looks like one with a complete ensemble of Sonam High uniform from head to toe. Her bright peach hair is neatly combed and she has a cozy chequered sweater vest matched with a short black skirt and long white socks, making her look like a main character in an anime series. "I can hardly recognize myself." she thought as memories from her past struggles comes in mind. "It's crazy because I finally achieved one of my dreams, I'm a student even more in one of the most privileged institutions in Korea, yet I can't even enjoy this moment...because I have to remember why I'm here."

After self-pitying Sana went down to have breakfast and found Jihyo already having hers. "Joh-eun Achim!" she joyfully greets her but Jihyo just ignores her and continue to munch on her pancakes. "Good morning Sana-ssi. Eggs?" Mrs. Bae sneaks behind her and passes her a plate of sunny side ups. "Eat well!"

Sana was enjoying her meal but she started to panic and quickly finishes when Jihyo stood up and starts to pack her things. She thanked Mrs. Bae for the food and swiftly follows Jihyo as she storms out the door. For a moment she was curious why Jihyo went to the back side of the house, but as soon as Jihyo brought out a bicycle Sana's curiosity suddenly turns into a disaster. She vaguely remembers their drive from yesterday "Shoot! It will take me about 20 minutes if I walk. I will late on my first day! " she worries.

Jihyo pulls her bike to the streets, she was about to set off but Sana stopped her. "Jihyo-ssi I know this might be absurd but can you please give me a ride?" she asks hesitantly but Jihyo is apathetic. She just glares at her from head to toe and said sarcastically "Don't you have a fancy car and driver to take you?". Sana was taken aback "She must have read my profile... or is it just this designer handbag is a bit much? " she contemplates as she tightens her grip onto her Prada. "She's already judging me based on what she read or heard from Mrs. Bae. But by any means this is the character Mr. Kim and I created. A daughter of a rich businessman from Japan is now left with a huge sum of inheritance".

"I don't have them right now." she shortly answered. "Then you should start running if you want to be in class on time. Professors here hate tardiness." Jihyo unapologetically left her in the middle of the streets. Sana feels hopeless looking down on her new Italian shoes. "Damn, these are such good pairs and doesn't deserved to be abused on their first day" she sighs. She figured that she has no other choice but to walk but as soon as Jihyo's bicycle is no longer in sight she started to panic... again. She looks around but there are no vehicles passing by, neither a school bus, just a few of the students in their bicycles passing by her.

Sweats are threatening to fall in Sana's perfectly powdered face when she hears a motorcycle honking at her direction. She turns around and saw a man in his helmet, "You know it's more comfortable to jog in sweatpants rather than in linen skirts." he asserted. "I know, but these has to do if I want to catch up on my first day of class." she responded with a shy smile. Underneath the helmet, the guy is smiling too "Hop on. You won't make it on time." the young man giggles. "I know you're not supposed to talk with strangers, more likely have a ride with them but this is so much better than jogging in heels." she muses. Sana agrees but before she hop on to his motorcycle her knight in shining armor removes his helmet, revealing himself. He's charming voice perfectly matches with his face, and he has a soft comforting eyes that complements well with his dark brown hair. "Sorry I only have one helmet, you should wear it." he hands it to her but Sana didn't respond and took a moment to realize that she was staring at him. Much like how she stares at Jihyo when they first met, but more fascinated. "Wow... do all guys in Sonam High looks like this?" she is taken away with his smile. "You okay?" he asks inching a bit closer to her. She immediately snapped out of herself and wear the helmet in embarrassment, hoping to hide the flush of red in her face. "I should be more mindful and stop with the staring" she feels embarrass. The tall handsome guy assists her to hop on his scooter and they took off. "Walking is not a good option here in Sonam, especially if you live at the end of the streets." he stated as they go on the road. "I haven't realized it till now. I'm new." she informed him, having to speak a little louder because of the noise from the motor engine. "No school bus either, students who can't afford their own cars are encouraged to ride a bike or a motorcycle, unless you really like to jog" he snickered. "My name is Minatozaki Sana. And you?" she asks. "Kim Seokjin, but just call me Jin! " he yelled in the air. After a few minutes, they passed by the marble library and then reached the gates of the Academy. The castle is bigger up close and the campus seems wider inside. Several students are rushing in to get in time, most have their own vehicles, some are also walking. "What's your first class?" Jin asks. "Literature and History, Music and Arts Wing" she responded and right then Jin passes by the red-bricked facade and went behind it's great walls. As soon as they reached the entrance Sana took off his helmet and hopped off. "Kamsahamnida! I hope I didn't cause you much trouble." she thanked him sincerely as she handed him his helmet back. "No problem, and I think we're also classmates. First class, Literature and History!" he replies as he waves his schedule in her face. "No way! What a coincidence!" Sana was truly dumbfounded, what are the odds. "Go ahead, Im gonna park first" he nodded at her. Sana starts to walk towards the building but before she can enter he calls her name, "SANA-SSI?" he cried. "Yes?" Sana suddenly feels nervous as she turns around. Jin's white cheeks starts to blush when she faced him and he's smiling like a fool. "Nothing... it's just... I'm just making sure I got your name right." he stutters.