The midnight I met him

the midnight I met him part 5

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The conversation continues!

Haru's eyes widen in surprise, her voice laced with skepticism. "But we're not even friends, Joonoh. Why would you want to help me?"

Joonoh's smile is warm and genuine. "Well, that's easy! We may not have been friends before, but we can be friends now. And friends help each other out, right?"

Haru's expression softens, her heart touched by Joonoh's kindness. "I...I guess so."

Joonoh's eyes sparkle with enthusiasm. "Great! It's settled then. We're friends now, Haru. And as your friend, I'm here to help you through this tough time."

Haru speaks but why would you wanna be friends with a girl who's just a weakling
Joonoh's response:

"Hey, don't say that about yourself, Haru! You're not a weakling. Everyone struggles sometimes, and it takes a lot of courage to admit it. I want to be friends with you because I think you're amazing just the way you are. And besides, friends help each other out, right? We can support each other through the tough times".
The next day
Haneul: "Yeah, Haru, what's going on? You've been spaced out lately."

Haru: "Just some family stuff, that's all."

Joonoh: "Family stuff?" (skeptical) "You mean Sophia?"

Haru: (nervously) "How did you know?"

Joonoh: (shrugs) "Not hard to guess. She's been causing trouble again, hasn't she?"

Yuna: "Joonoh, be gentle. Haru's going through a tough time."

Haneul: "Yeah, Joonoh, don't be so cold."

Joonoh: (unfazed) "I'm just stating the obvious. Sophia's always been a problem."

Teacher Lee: "Alright, everyone! Listen up. Our professor has organized a retreat for our psychology class. We'll be heading to a mountain lodge for a weekend of team-building, discussions, and bonding. It's a great opportunity to get to know each other better and explore some interesting topics."

Yuna: "Awesome! I could use a break from campus life. When is it?"

Teacher Lee: "Next weekend. We'll be leaving Friday morning and returning Sunday evening. Pack your bags and get ready for some fresh mountain air!"

Haneul: "Yes! Finally, a chance to relax and have some fun. I'm so down."

Joonoh: (skeptical) "A weekend with all of you? Joy."

Haru: (excitedly) "Come on, Joonoh, it'll be fun! We can explore the lodge, have deep conversations, and maybe even learn something new."

Teacher Lee: "That's the spirit, Haru! I'm looking forward to seeing you all there. Let's make it a memorable trip!"

Teacher Lee: "Alright, class! Now that we've discussed the retreat, let's form groups for the team-building activities. Please divide into groups of four."

(The students look at each other and start to gather into groups.)

Teacher Lee: "Great! Let's see... we have:

*Group 1: Haru, Joonoh, Yuna, and Haneul
*Group 2: Soojin, Taeoh, Minji, and Sungmin
*Group 3: Sophia, Jaehyun, Daehyun, and Eunseo

Excellent! These groups will work together for the retreat activities. Remember, teamwork and communication are key!"

(The groups nod and start to discuss among themselves.)

(The students are gathered in the common room, relaxing and chatting, when Teacher Lee walks in with a apologetic look on her face.)

Teacher Lee: "Guys, I'm so sorry to do this, but... the trip is being postponed for three days."

(The students groan and look at each other in disbelief.)

Haru: "What?! Why?!"

Teacher Lee: "I know, I know. But there's been a change in the college schedule and we need to prioritize something else."

Soojin: "What could be more important than our retreat?"

Teacher Lee: "Your math exam. It's been scheduled for the same weekend and we can't reschedule it. You all need to be prepared for it."

(The students start to murmur and complain among themselves.)

Joonoh: "A math exam?! That's so unfair!"

Yuna: "We were really looking forward to this retreat!"

Haneul: "And now we're stuck studying for a exam instead?"

Teacher Lee: "I know it's not ideal, but I promise you, the trip will be worth the wait. And you'll have plenty of time to study for the exam. Let's just focus on getting through the next few days, okay?"

(The students reluctantly nod and start to gather their things, still grumbling about the sudden change of plans.)

Sophia: "Well, looks like we have some extra time to... prepare for the exam."

Jaehyun: "Yeah, and maybe some other things too."

(The group disperses, each student heading off to their own corner to start studying for the exam, while the original Group 1 - Haru, Joonoh, Yuna, and Haneul - look at each other with a mix of frustration and determination.)

~To be continued ~