Shenanigans

7.0

'I don't get it.' Hana dropped her head onto the opened physics book.

'I don't know how to explain anymore.' I seriously don't know.

We're in the library since the class ended a few hours ago. We've been spending a lot of time together for a while now, studying and revising for the exams next week. I have been explaining to her the doping in semiconductor and how to differentiate p-type and n-type conductor. She gets it but when I showed her a question, she answered wrong.

'I'm so bad at physics. Why don't we study a different subject ? Besides, physics paper will be on the last day. There's still so much time.' Hana suggested.

I looked at my watch and saw that we have been here for three hours. It's 6 pm. I need to go home for dinner. It's Friday and my dad will be home early.

'It's already late. I think we should stop here. You're working this weekend ?' I began packing my books into my bag and Hana started to do the same.

'Finally. My brain can't take another second of physics. Oh and yes I'm working, why ?' She stood up and I followed her out of the library.

'You're not gonna be studying ?'

'No. In fact, I have to work the night shift tonight because one of the kid had an emergency. Lucky you.' She said with a frown on her face. I just laughed at this.

'Okay then. See you when I see you.' I waved at her and started to head to the side of the school. I brought my car today. While getting inside, I saw Hana waved back.

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I pushed the glass door and stepped into the warm cafe.

'Oh, Taehyung !' I heard her before I even saw her.

'Hey, figured I'd stop by and study here on your behalf.' I walked to the counter with a grin.

'That's not fair ! You get more time to study than I do.' I chuckled looking at her when she pulled a face. 'So the usual ?'

I nod and pulled out my wallet to pay. She took my money and started to get on my orders. I turned around and head to my usual table near the window.

The flowers were already starting to bloom and the smell of spring was in the air. I took out my Biology book and started revising.

A few minutes later, a medium size hot caramel macchiato and a plate of sandwiches was placed on my table. I looked up and saw that it was Hana. It's usually this way when there's isn't many customers. She'd take the food to my table and we would chat around for a couple of minutes. Her boss never minded.

'What are you studying ? Is that Bio ?' She sat in the chair in front of me.

'Yeah. I've been trying to memorize all this but seriously, there's so many things.' I sigh, frustrated.

'Where are you at ?' She leaned closer to my book.

'Chapter 4. Bones and muscles and movements mechanisms. There's too much.' I have been trying to memorize everything but this chapter was particularly hard to tackle.

'Here, memorize what happened when you do a certain movement like when you raise your leg. What happen when you straighten it would be the opposite so you don't have to memorize both. You just have to look at the pictures and familiarize yourself with the bones and muscle. Usually, you can tell by the question and pictures what would happen.' I heard what she said but she was so close now, pointing at my notes and my reference book.

I found myself wondering how can this girl be this broken. How can this girl that made jokes with me and excel in her studies have four scars on her back ? I think I started to see her as this fragile girl that's has been broken far too many times than she can handle. She's so delicate like a china doll, waiting for someone to gently put all her pieces back together.

I want to be that person but at the same time, I don't want to get involve with her problems. I just want to listen to her. I wanted to know more about her, wanting to hear her stories, the little things she loves about life and how she sees the world.

'Taehyung ? Are you listening to me.' Hana's sudden tap on my hand brought me back from my thoughts.

'Yeah. I'm just trying to memorize what you were explaining. It's so complicated.' I tried not to stutter and quickly grabbed my sandwich and finished it.

'It's not. You just have to really go through the pictures and flow maps. It's the easiest way to remember all these.' She said. 'I need to go back to the counter. Enjoy your drink.' I watched as Hana slowly getting up.

'Hey, do you want to do another study group. Tomorrow or tonight ? After you finished work maybe ?'

What am I doing ?

'Yeah, sure but I can't tonight. Tomorrow sounds good though. I finish work at 3 so we could start after that. Where ?' I wanted to exhaled a sigh of relieve but not wanting to look obvious.

'Any of our house ? Is your house cool ?' The sudden change on Hana's face made me realized what I just said. Shit. 'Or maybe my house ? My dad won't be home until 7 and besides, I don't have any siblings so we can study in peace. My mom can even make us some snack so yeah. My house then ? Are you okay with that ?'
'Yeah, of course. You'll pick me up here ?'

'At 3, sharp'

'Okay then.' She smiled.

And all I can think was how screwed I was because boy, was I getting attached to this girl ?

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This is not a date, Kim Taehyung. Why are you so nervous ?

I watched the clock on the dashboard of my car. Its 2:55. I just got here and I don't know what to do. Should I go inside ? Should I wait in the car ? No i should go inside. So I did.

'Hey Taehyung, I'm just getting your coffee ready.' Hana greeted me as soon as I walked in.

'Hey, I was just about to order mine. You know me well' I grinned at her and she chuckled, leaning against the counter to hand me my coffee. I thanked her, sipping the delicious freshness.

'I'm going to change my uniform. Wait a minute okay ?' I nod, watching her disappeared to the room at the back.

I walked outside, decided for a change today. I sat at the table under the canopy and breath in the sweet spring air. What a nice day.

Hana walked out a few minutes later in a maroon cashmere jumper and a light blue jeans. She looked so pretty with her hair free.

I muttered a small 'let's go' and swallowed the compliment hanging at the tip of my tongue. She nodded and smiled. We walked to the car together and I opened her door out of courtesy and watched her as she laughed.

'Didn't know you had the gentleman in you, Mr Kim Taehyung.' She teased while stepping inside the car.

'Simply an act of gratitude for the free coffee.' I can hear her laughter as I closed her door. I went to the driver side and get in.

The drive was a pleasant 10 minutes, full of conversations and laughter ride.