Jennie left South Korea to pursue her academic dreams in the United States, but she quickly realized that her new surroundings weren't as welcoming as she had hoped. Despite facing discrimination and hate, she persevered and found solace in a close...
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DRING DRING.
We all woke up this morning to the sound of Aria's phone alarm that wouldn't stop ringing. Aria turned it off and went back to sleep. Layla threw her pillow at her and got out of bed.
- Wake up, everyone! she exclaimed.
- Shut up, Layla... grumbled Aria, hiding under her blanket.
I sat up and stared into space for a few minutes.
I'm not a morning person.
- Get up or we'll be late for class and get scolded by Miss Helena.
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The day goes pretty well. Luckily, I end up in the same class as Aria, which makes me really happy. At least I won't feel alone during classes.
We arrive on time for class and I scan the lecture hall.
- Where do you want to sit, Jennie? In the front or at the back? Aria asks me.
- Um, I'd rather not be at the back of the class to avoid drawing attention from the professor, but I don't want to be in the front either... I admit.
- I think we should sit there then, she says, pointing to a seat in the middle of the room that I find perfect.
I smile at her and we go sit down. The room starts filling up with students a few minutes later.
I can see for myself that there's really a mix of nationalities in this university, which I find truly fascinating, and I'm really happy to be here.
-Aria!
Aria, who was playing with her phone, looks up and mutters, 'Oh no, not her,' upon seeing the blonde girl who called out to her, followed by a guy behind her.
- Aria, I didn't see you in class yesterday. Where were you? the blonde asks as she reaches us.
'Well... I didn't come to class yesterday. Aria replies.
- Really? That's a first. she laughs.
The guy arrives shortly after and smiles at Aria, who seems unimpressed. He then turns around and briefly looks at me before focusing his attention on the blonde, whom I assume is his girlfriend.
She glances at me and gives me a strange look.
What's her problem?
- Will you introduce me? she asks.
- I introduce you to Jennie, she lives with me. And Jennie, this is Carson and...
