Metanoia | Kim Taehyung

Chapter 2 - First Love

The alarm strikes loudly at 6.30 a.m. I woke up and started my morning routine which is half an hour sleeping in the bathroom. I wore a simple skinny jeans and white t-shirt pair with a red sneaker and I’m ready to school. For the first time ever, I felt excited going to school. Something must be wrong with me. That’s why I thought. The first period is English which mean I will see Sir Daniel. Speaking of him, there he is.

“Good Morning, class. How are you guys today, I’ll hope everyone is okay. I’ve read all your works and it’s impressive and nicely done. So, what we are going to do today is a short speech using one word. The first one will talk about her or his word and after that he or she will give another word to others and we cycle it until the last person. Right, we will start with you, Mark and your word is?”

The class begins with students giving their share on a specific word. Most of them talk about love, career and stuff that teenagers concern about. It’s so boring. I kept yawning until someone calls my name.

“Lastly, I would like to ask Grace sharing her view on the word people”. My body stiffens at that particular moment.

“People often become the people they promised they would never be.” The truth is, people are sick! I never trust people that’s why I’m prefer to be alone. I can sense the tension rising in the classroom. Whatever, I don’t care.

“It’s because you never put a trust in people. If you want people to promise you, you should put a trust on them. What you give, it will come back to you. He always say something unexpectedly. Gosh, I never been in this state before.
Okay, we wrap our class today, have a nice day, everyone.”

Everyone thanks Sir as he walks out from the class. The class continues with other period.
I need an explanation from him because his words yesterday keep bothering me. During recess time, I approached him at teacher’s office.

“Sir, can I talk with you?” he was busy writing something when I startled him with my question. “You should greet me nicely first, young lady. Of course, take a sit.” He gestured me to sit in front him. His desk was a total mess. I can’t even put my hands on the desk.
“Oh, I’m sorry about that, didn’t have time to clean it. By the way, what do you want to talk about?”
“It might sound weird, but your words keep bugging me since last night and I can’t understand why?” I’m letting out all the concern, assumptions of his words because I hate getting my head hurts for small things. His reaction? He just let out a chuckle.

“Grace, can you spend your time with me tonight at the Golden Gate Park around 8.00 p.m? I promise you, I will answer all your concern tonight. I’m sorry but I’ve to go now, I’ll need to attend a meeting, see you tonight.” Did he just leave me hanging here? Seriously, he is insane! Wait? Why I have to see him outside school? We can discuss it in here. I sat up from seat and walk to my next classes without having lunch. Nice, I don’t even get to talk nor eat my lunch.
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That night, I don’t know what power that pushes me to see him. I rarely accept any kind of invitations or meet up as I hate being around people, but tonight is different. Black loose shirt, with shorts and sneaker will do right? It’s not like I’m going on date. No need to impress him, it’s just a small talk. By the time I arrived, he already there, with casual stripe t-shirt and slim distressed jean. Damn, he looks hot. Oh, wait! I shouldn’t be mesmerized with him.

“You came. That’s the answer for you, Grace.” He flashed his cheeky grin with his hand in the pockets.
“What? That’s not even an answer, I’m leaving.” I turn around to walk away from until he abruptly holds my wrist to stop me. He spun me around until I face him. 
“Why did you come here, if you didn’t trust me that I’ll be here tonight? I promise you that I’ll meet you tonight and knowing you who hate people so much, I expect that you won’t be here.

I was totally stunned and no words can describe my feeling at that time. He must have notice me standing still right there awkwardly, thus he offer to buy me a cup of coffee. I don’t know what is wrong with me; I just nodded and follow him quietly.
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We continue to talk that night. That night is the first night I show someone the real me. I don’t know what and why he could make me feel like this, but I feel so secure with him that night. He made me want to tell everything.

p/s: I'm sorry for taking it too long. I've been busy lately and can't focus to write. Hopefully i can update more later.