"X-O X-O, Kiss me, Don't say no"
Eun Ae's dreams are coming true as she secures a scholarship to a prestigious dance academy in Seoul. Leaving her hometown behind, she steps into a world filled with promise and challenges. Her parents' approval and...
The last day of our trip dawned with a bittersweet feeling hanging in the air. The week had been a whirlwind of dance, laughter, and new experiences, and now it was time to return to the familiar halls of our university. I woke up to the soft light filtering through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. Niki was still asleep beside me, his peaceful expression making me smile. Careful not to wake him, I slipped out of bed and got ready for the day.
I chose a pair of white long-sleeved cropped boleros shrug cardigan sweater, white knitted top, gray pleated skirt, white purse, and black knee boots. After packing the last of my things, I glanced at Niki, who was just beginning to stir.
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"Morning," I said softly, not wanting to startle him.
"Morning," he replied, his voice thick with sleep. "Ready to go back?"
"Yeah, I guess so," I sighed. "This trip was amazing, but it'll be good to get back to some normalcy."
Niki nodded in agreement, and we finished packing our bags. We headed down to the lobby where everyone was gathering. Sun Hee spotted me and waved excitedly. I waved back, smiling.
"You ready for the long journey back?" she asked when I reached her.
"As ready as I'll ever be," I replied. "How about you?"
"I'm a little sad to leave, but I'm excited to see what comes next," she said with a grin.
The teachers organized us into our groups again, and we boarded the buses that would take us to the airport. As we rode, I looked out the window, watching the cityscape slowly turn into the outskirts and eventually the airport.
Niki sat beside me, quiet and thoughtful. I wondered what he was thinking about but didn't want to disturb his thoughts. When we arrived at the airport, we all checked in and made our way through security. Everything went smoothly, and soon we were waiting at our gate.
"Feels like we've been here forever," Niki commented, breaking the silence.
"I know, right?" I chuckled. "But it's only been a week."
We boarded the plane, and this time, I didn't feel as nervous. Maybe it was because of everything we'd experienced, or maybe I was just getting used to it. Either way, I felt a sense of calm as the plane took off. Niki and I were seated next to each other again, and I glanced at him, feeling grateful for his presence.
After a while, I dozed off, only to wake up when the plane started descending. Niki gently nudged me awake, and I rubbed my eyes, adjusting to the bright light outside.
"We're almost there," he said.
I nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and sadness. We landed smoothly and disembarked, making our way to the buses that would take us back to the university. As we rode, everyone chatted about their favorite parts of the trip. I listened, smiling at the memories we had created.
