Paper Hearts (Re-write)

Chapter 1: My worst nightmare

Professor: This concludes today's lecture. I want Y/l/n and Park Bo-Yeon and Bae Hwa-Rin to stay after. There's something to discuss.

I wonder what he could want. I'm supposed to meet Myungsoo for lunch. Hopefully, this won't take too long. Bo-Yeon and Hwa-Rin are already walking up to his desk. I pack everything up in my bookbag and meet up with them.

Professor: The three of you are at the top of this class, so I worked something out with your other professors and concluded to give you three the opportunity to graduate early. But this doesn't mean you are guaranteed it. You must write an essay explaining why you deserve to graduate early. If you're granted it then you be allowed to take a class worth as many credits as you need. Here is your rubric. Good luck, ladies.

Y/n: Thank you so much (smiles)

I fold the rubric in a tiny square and put it in my pocket. I can't wait to tell Myungsoo this. I'm finally catching up to him. It feels like seventh grade all over again.

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(At the diner)

Myungsoo: I love eating pancakes when it's not breakfast. (Rubs his hands together)

Y/n: I see, anyways. Guess what happened today?

Myungsoo: Mhhh...what?

Y/n: You're not the only one who's going to graduate early

Myungsoo: Well, look at that.

Y/n: It's not official yet, though. I just need to write the perfect essay.

Myungsoo: You're good at essays. You got this y/n. Did you call your parents? They are going to be so proud of you. You make us so proud. (Wipes his fake tear)

Y/n: (--;) Drown in your tears, Myungsoo.

Myungsoo: I'll take you down with me.  (-_^)

Y/n: (Rolls eyes) And to answer your question, I didn't call them yet. I'll do it right now.

I take out my phone and call my dad.

Dad: Ello.

Y/n: Dad, are you busy? Can you talk?

Myungsoo: Dad (mocks me)

I throw my napkin at Myungsoo but it backfires and goes the other direction.

Dad: Yeah, I'm just waiting for your mom. She's saying goodbye to your aunt. We should be back tonight. What's up?

Y/n: I just received the opportunity to graduate early. Dad, I'm so happy.

Dad: Really? WOW! You deserve it, sweetie. You worked so hard. So, tell you what, when we get home, I'll bake you your favorite cake. You can invite your friends if you want.

Y/n: Myungsoo already invited himself.

I look over to Myungsoo and he gives me a warm smile.

Dad: Invite that other friend of yours.

Y/n: Seulgi, dad

Dad: Yeah, her. The more people the better.

They were the only ones, anyway.

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(Later that night)

I unlock the bakery and turn on the lights. Myungsoo walks in and stretches. Seulgi follows after him. We shake the snow off of us.

Myungsoo: Where are your parents? Shouldn't they be here by now?