YEARS APART

closer

"My tutor ?" he said awkwardly and looked at her. "this girl is so clueless". he tought to himself.

"Actually i don't mind you being my tutor, you are our top student after all. But maybe you don't know that i'm a top student either". he said while chuckeling.

"seriously ? then why did you ask for my help ?" she asked him.

"Hum let's just say that i have a small problem with this task. i wasn't present on the day we did it in class, so it's kinda difficult for me to solve".

"Which subject is it ?"

"Maths" he said with annoyance in his voice. Hyunjin really hated Maths, but he had to study it because he needed to anyways.

"It's all right, i'll teach you Maths. but you should know that i'll be giving you just 2 hours of my time, so you better follow me and listen carefully". she said while looking for her copybook. she took it out from her bag and looked at Hyunjin who was already putting his things on the table. "Let's start !"

they both started studying. Hyunjin was very clever as he kept giving right answers whenever she asked him . she was relieved that he was smart and she didn't have to struggle with him.

"Now solve those and i'll see if you got it right". she handed him a paper and he started to work on them. she had nothing to do so she kept looking at him. Athiee stared at him for a long time not noticing her actions.

"Am i that handsome ?" she heard him asking, he was still focused on the papers and haven't lifted his head. "OMG why am i that stupid !!?" she thought to herself, she felt so embaressed and didn't answer his question.

Athiee looked away pretending not to hear him.

"You have been staring for a while now". Athiee wished that earth could split and swallow her.

" can't he just let go of this already ?" she thought as she turned her head facing him again. Hyunjin was looking at her this time.

"I'm sorry what do you mean ?" she asked him trying to play it cool. Hyunjin laughed and handed her the papers, she took them immediatly and started checking his answers.

"Ahum i think there's a mistake here" she pointed at the paper. Hyunjin leaned over and said "What ? where ?". Athiee frooze from the sudden close distance between them, he was so close that she could see his left mole.

"ii- i think you didn't get that part right. let me do it for you, maybe you can understand it better this time". she said and quickly moved far from him. she started solving the task and Hyunjin was looking at her.

Athiee felt uncomfortable, his stares were making her nervous. Hyunjin knew that he was making her nervous, but still kept looking . "Perfect, i'm affecting her now". he said proudly inside his head.

Athiee finished her work and handed him the paper. "You see now, that's the correct way to solve it". she said.

Hyunjin looked at the papers, then he placed them on table. he looked annoyed

"Is something wrong ?" she asked after seeing him upset.

"Ahhh i thought i got it right but i failed again".

"Don't be hard on yourself, you already solved all the rest. it's not a big deal, okay ?" she said trying to comfort him.
Hyunjin looked at her for a few moments and said "i can't do this anymore". he added
"i need something in return, let's call it an encouragement".

"And what is that thing ?" athiee asked and he said "i'll grab some drinks for us, i feel my body screaming sugar right now".

"Okay, let me just get my money and i'll-"

"No need. it's my treat". he went quickly before Athiee could even reply. she was waiting for him, and decided to read her book until he comes back. she heard some girls whispering about a boy. she lifted her head up, and saw something she wasn't expecting to see.

Hynjin was talking to the library manager, she was an old lady. he looked very friendly, his smile was so captivating. he was helping the old lady in arranging some books, they finishded quickly and he bowed to her and left. he grabbed the two bottles of juice that he had already bought and walked his way toward Athiee.

all the girls were looking at him with admiration, he looked like a prince from head to toe. his charismatic walk, his captivating charm, and his handsome face, all those factors made him look like one. Hyunjin looked at Athiee, while coming closer to where they were sitting. he then lifted his arm, looked straight to her eyes and flipped his hair. "The killer move".

Athiee gulped as she felt her cheeks burning. "not again ! not now !" she thought as she tried to hide her face.

Hyunjin handed her her juice and sat in front of her. he drank his, and felt his body getting refreshed . "Now i feel great, come on let's finish this task". he said as he took the paper and started to work again. after almost 4 min, he handed it to Athiee.

"Check it out" he said.

"that was quick" she said and started correcting his answer. surprisingly enough, he didn't make a mistake. "that's scary, he really is a quick learner ". she thought.
In fact, Hyunjin didn't have any problems with his studies. It was all a part of his plan.

"congrats, you did great". he smiled at her and she smiled back. Athiee looked at her phone and realized that it was time for her to go, so she started collectiong her things.

"Leaving already ?" Hyunjin asked

"Yeah. the deal is a deal after all, your time with me has reached its end".

"i see. let me walk you home"

"no need for that"

"it's my way for thanking you"

"thanking me ? you literlly threatened me and accused me and now you want to thank me ? your logic is awkward man" she said while laughing. Hyunjin kept looking at her and thought "she isn't that bad after all. her smile is worth watching". he realized what he just said and shook his head immediately. Athiee cleared her throat and said "i'm sorry Hyunjin, but we aren't even that close to let you walk me home, otherwise you already bought me juice. i'll take that as your apology".

"Okay, if you say so". he said

"i'll be leaving first. goodb-"

she stopped when Hyunjin patted her head, he leaned closer and said "don't say goodbye, GLATHIEE. i would love to meet you again". he then waved at her and left.

"Handsome boys are indeeeeed dangerous". she said as she felt her heart skip a beat.

Athiee walked her way home, this time she was singing, jumping and smiling. she felt a new sensations filling her chest, she was very happy. she looked at the sky and saw the stars, they were brightly shining.

"woah, how come i never noticed that the sky was so beautiful ?", she smiled widely and continued walking.

"My dear Athiee, how are you doing ?" asked an old man who knew athiee since her childhood. he loved Athiee so much as if she was his grandchild.

"I'm doing fine, Woonjuk uncle". Athiee was smiling and the joy was written all over her face.

"is everything good ?"

"everything is great. i have to leave uncle, tell aunt Murah that i'll pay her a visit next time" she said as she stepped away from the old man.

"we'll be waiting for you dear, take care of your father !" he yelled because she was already so far.

he then looked at the sky and sighed. "AH, youth and love, i missed those days".