Courts and Rinks | Hwang Hyunjn

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3rd person's POV

When we are still young, we all had our own dreams. One wanted to be a doctor, another wanted to be a pilot, and some wanted to be a lawyer. Our dreams really helped shape us what we are now, we explored various things we're we are good at and what we are so passionate about.

Hwang Hyunjin has always wanted to be a basketball player who is playing in national competition. He never stopped dreaming until he is recognized by different famous players who praised his skill. His supportive parents pushed him that led him to what he is right now.

However, not every kid is allowed to be what hey have wanted to be. Some kids are who they are right now because of what their parents wanted them to be.

Shin Harin wanted to be a flight attendant ever since she was young but her fear of disappointing her Mom stopped her from dreaming. She became a figure skater at a young age to continue what her Mom has started. She never got tired of trying to be what her Mother wanted her to be, but it was never enough.

In Baekho University, a lot of students have fulfilled their dreams. They pursue what they wanted to be, and continued to keep striving for themselves. They said it was every students dream to become a student of Baekho University- it was the same for Harin and Hyunjin.

"Good morning, everyone!" Professor Tan greeted everyone with a smile as he entered the class

"Good morning, professor!" everyone greeted in unison

"I like the energy. Anyway, I'm gonna call your names and raised your hand." Professor Tan said and started calling everyone's names with a smile on his face, not until he called one student , "Hwang Hyunjin?"

No one answered.

"Hwang Hyunjin." he called once again

But no one answered.

"Last chance, Hwang Hyunjin." Professor Tan called

Changbin quickly pinched Hyunjin's arm to wake him up, "Attendance." he whispered

"Here." Hyunjin said and raised his hand

"Again? Why are you always sleeping in my class?" he asked

"I wasn't sleeping. Reading a book." Hyunjin said and showed him the book

"Really? You can understand spanish?" Professor Tan raised his eyebrow

Hyunjin got busted.

"Is the game season near?" Professor Tan asjed

"Yes, sir." Hyunjin

"Before you pass the ball, pass my class first." he jokingly said

Everyone in the class laughed because of what happened. Professor Tan finished calling the students, and started his lecture for the week. He is their history professor, the kindest they have. He is always understanding and never complained, students love him so much.

"Hyunjin." Changbin whispered

"What?" Hyunjin answered as he is trying not to fall asleep

"Coach wanted us to attend the meeting later." Changbin said

"You know I can't. I have to do something important." he answered while playing with his pen

"What? The meeting is for the game. We should be there or he will kill us." Changbin threatened him

Hyunjin just rolled his eyes.

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"Harin." her driver called

She looked at him.

"Your Mom said she messaged you." he said

Harin opened her phone and saw a message from her Mom who is currently in a conference meeting. She opened it and sighed as soon as she read the message.

From: Mom
Don't be such a disappointment.

"Thank you." Harin said and got out of the car

She went inside the Baekho Ice Arena where she train with other figure skater, but her Mom never wanted her to train with anyone. She wanted Harin to train alone so she can focus and not talk to a co-skater.

Harin prepared and started warming up before she starts skating. She always have her in-ear earphones so she can practice with a music playing in the background.

As soon as she finished stretching, she started practice the basic moves for a figure skater which is the gliding, stopping, forward and backward stroking, crossovers, and two-foot spins.

The moment she finished with the basics, she played a music with her phone and started skating along with the music.

Shin Harin is known to be the best figure skater. If she will be compared to others, she is like the professional. Everyone knows her, and everyone sees her as someone who is very good at skating.

However, no one knew about the experiences she had just to get there. They just know her as someone perfect, someone who wins all the competition, and the daughter of a former professional figure skater, her Mom.

With her mind full of thoughts, she can continued practicing her routine for later's competition. She just wanted to the competition to end and make her Mom proud.

As she was about to do the triple axel, she lost her balance as her vision became blurry, causing her to fall in a bad position. She was gonna stand but the pain from her right ankle radiate to her lower leg. Her heart started beating fast as she imagines how disappointed her Mom would be if she find out.

Harin started crying.

The pain she is feeling right now is no match to the pain she will feel if her Mom slapped her and cursed on her after finding out she was hurt. She has been enduring that pain and trauma for years...

...hoping someone would save her.