At Morning Glory High, amongst the eleventh graders, there was a gifted girl named Ai, in class C-1. She was one of the top-ranking students and came from an important family. On top of it all, she was also one of the prettiest girls in the school. Blessed with beauty and brains Ai was indeed a priceless jewel.
After school, dozens of students gathered around the entrance of the campus. Mickey, Rain and Jiang did not stay to find out what was happening. There was no time to waste, for they had to work at the market that afternoon. Within the sea of adolescents that flooded the courtyard, Ai was standing in the center of it all. Everyone was there because of her.
The reason for this eventful day was because Ai wanted to confess her feelings. The sweet and innocent girl had decided to sum up the courage to ask the boy she liked out. Rumors had been going around about who Ai fancied and many had an idea on who it was. Small droplets of moisture began to run down her pale face. Her heart palpitated wildly, unable to sync the rhythm of her breathing. Tension grew as she waited for the right person to appear.
Suddenly, that someone emerged out from the building and it was none other than the charismatic, Jungha. A loud hush came from the crowd. Shocked, Jungha did not expect any of this. Everyone made space for Ai, drawing Jungha's attention to her. He held his backpack with one strap over his shoulder and walked down the steps to her.
"Did you need something, Ai?" Jungha asked, pretending that there was not a crowd watching them.
Ai's cheeks turned a pinkish hue and blurted out, "Jungha! I really like you! I'm not asking you to be my boyfriend, but I would like to get to know you better and hope you would too. May you please go on a date with me?!"
It was like the whole city had gone completely silent. Everyone who witnessed the confession were on the edge of their seats. No one dared to breathe or make a sound, waiting for Jungha's answer. It was a match made in heaven everyone thought. Jungha and Ai were both attractive in the aspects of physical appearances and personalities. The most popular boy with the most desirable girl in school. They would be the perfect pair. Jungha was flattered by Ai's courage, but he also under the pressure to say yes, since everyone was watching.
Somewhat conflicted, Jungha answered, "Sure."
A loud cheer roared throughout the schoolgrounds. Mickey, Rain and Jiang were startled by the commotion. They were already on the other side of the wall of the campus, unable to see what was going on. The three stopped for a moment staring into the air wondering what could it have been.
"What's with all the yelling?" Rain said with a puzzled look.
With no interest to find out, Mickey responded, "Whatever it is, it must be why there were so many people gathering at the entrance. I bet we'll hear about it tomorrow."
"You're right, I won't be surprised if it's the first thing I hear about in the morning. Rain commented.
Meanwhile Jiang could care less and mindlessly stared off into space.
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The next morning, Mickey, Rain and Jiang walked to school together. Right before they made it to the gates, Hao caught up to the trio from behind.
Hao reached out to Mickey, "Did you all hear about yesterday!? I didn't see you guys there when it happened."
Dumbfounded, Mickey shook his head.
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Second Wind
RomantizmSix-teen year old Mickey would attend the eleventh grade at a new high school. What had led to this situation was the unexpected death of his parents. Therefore, Mickey went to live with his grandparents in the city. While attending his new school...
