Running to your smile

Chapter 2

Since that day, I haven't talked to Jin or even looked at him. I just worked hard to get into SNU. I worked part-time jobs and worked at the library so that I have enough money to pay for college. But unfortunately, I was only able to earn enough for one term. Hopefully, I have a full scholarship.

My senior year is over and so are my final exams

Mingi: I think It's them!

This is my cousin Song Mingi, other than my brother, he is the closest to me. He is in his second year at SNU.

I am staring at the wall biting my nail waiting for my Cousin's verdict

Admin: Hello is this Song Jinsoo's household?

Mingi: Yes, may I know who is speaking?

Admin: We are calling from Seoul National University... congratulations Song Jinsoo, you have been admitted to SNU's art program on a partial scholarship

I was anxiously looking at my brother

Mingi: okay...thank you so much

He looks at me with no expression

Jinsoo: I didn't get admitted, right?

Mingi: Grandma! Close the shop early! We are going out for dinner!

I am looking at my Cousin with a puzzled face

Jinsoo: huh?...

Mingi's lips curl into a smile

Mingi: Your granddaughter just got admitted to SNU on a partial scholarship!

Jinsoo: Are you serious?!

Mingi nods

I scream and I bear hug my cousin

My Grandpa and Min-ho run over to us with worried faces

Grandpa: What? What happened? Why did you scream?

Min-ho: Why are you yelling!

I run over to my grandpa and kiss him on the cheek

Jinsoo: Your granddaughter just got admitted into the number 1 university in the country!

My grandpa throws his hands up in happiness and holds my cheeks

Grandpa: I am so proud of you

He looks at Mingi and Min-ho and calls them over

Grandpa: My grandchildren have made me very proud

I look at my brother with tears running down my eyes

He looks back at me and his stern eyes soften for the first time in a long time

I chuckle

Jinsoo: is my softy back?

My brother can be very stern and cold, but at heart, he is very warm and I never get too scared of him because I know he truly cares about me.

He wipes my tears and kisses my forehead

Min-ho: I am so happy for you...and I don't need to worry about you because I will be there with you.

My grandma walks over to us my grandpa puts his hand over her shoulder

Grandpa: Now my baby and I will be all alone

Jinsoo: We are not leaving right now...I will be staying till summer ends

Grandma: it is dinner time, lets go eat