XO, YUNA ~ THE UNEXPECTED LOVE

002: DATING WHO?

I knocked softly before stepping into Mrs. Jeon's office. The moment I entered, I noticed Dae and Eunji standing there with their bags in hand, clearly in the middle of an important conversation. I smiled awkwardly, realizing I might have interrupted something private.

" Ms. Park, welcome back. What brings you to my office today?" Mrs. Jeon asked, motioning for me to step forward.

" It's about my dorm situation, well..." I began, trying to sound composed, " since Yuri has been staying at her house for the past semester, I've been living alone in my dorm room. I was wondering if Eunji could move in and be my new roommate?" My suggestion made the twins light up with hope.

" I usually get pretty scared staying alone, that's why I stayed at my house last semester." I added quickly, attempting to sound more convincing. " But my house is under renovation right now—it won't be ready until next year."

Mrs. Jeon sighed deeply, looking at the three of us before finally speaking. " Fine. I don't see any issue with Eunji moving into your dorm room, since you've already paid the whole room for the entire year. However..." She said sternly, eyeing the twins.

" Regarding the tuition fees—you both have until tonight to settle them. If not, your enrollment will be canceled." She handed Eunji the dormitory application form. " Return this form to me tomorrow, filled out after paying. So, make sure to pay the fees."

" Thank you, Mrs. Jeon! Thank you so much!"

" You're the best!" Dae and Eunji chimed in together as we left the office, their moods clearly lifted.

As we headed toward the dormitories, Eunji turned to me with a smile. " Yuna, thank you so much for letting me stay in your room. I really appreciate it."

" Yeah, Yuna." Dae added gratefully, walking beside me. " It means a lot that you're helping my sister out like this."

I smiled and patted them both on the back. " You two should really be thanking Hyunjoo, not me. He's the one who told me about Eunji's situation. I would've even paid for your tuition fees if it came down to it."

Dae shook his head firmly. " No way, Yuna. You've already done so much for us. Let me handle this as the eldest in my family."

" Fine." I said with a small sigh, relenting. " But remember, I'm just a phone call away. You guys were there for me. During some of my lowest moments, and no amount of money could ever repay that." My voice softened as I looked at both of them, and we shared a quick, heartfelt hug.

Just then, my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen—it was a message from Yuri. " You guys go on ahead." I said, breaking away from the hug. " Yuri just texted me. She wants me to meet her at the Principal's office. Oh! and Eunji." I added, leaning closer to whisper, " The dorm room password is my birthday." Eunji smiled as I straightened up.

" See you both at the Welcome Party!" I called out, waving as I headed across campus toward the Principal's office.