"When are you gonna wake up? You're already late!" His mother tries to wake him for the 9th time for the past 45mins.
"Eomma, I'm so tired. 5 more minutes" he groaned as he buried his face in his pillow "What 5 more minutes? You barely have 10 minutes to prepare before your class starts" His mother said that makes him shot his head up "What time is it?" He ask with widened eyes "It's 7:48" her mother said as she pulled him put of the bed.
Baekhyun quickly went to the bathroom and wash for a minute and get dressed. He went down rushing to the stairs and went to the kitchen. He kiss his mom goodbye "You're not eating?" She asked "Nope, I'm already late!" He answered as he wears his shoes and rush out of the door.
He groans as he glance at his wristwatch, saying that he has 1 more minute left. He kept on running to school, sweats starting to appear in his face but he didn't bother.
Just as he is already in front of the university, he bumped into a girl making them both fall into the ground.
He quickly stand up and offers his hand which she took and stand up "Gwenchana?" He asked and she nodded "I'm sorry but I really have to go" he immidietly bowed as he heard the bell rings.
He run to the 3rd floor where his room is, just as he open the door he saw their professor inside. "Jeongsahamnida" he bowed 90° "Sit down Mr. Byun and fix yourself. I have an announcement to make" their professor said
He went to his seat and wipe his sweat with his handkerchief "Okay class, starting today you'll have a new math teacher. She will be serve as a substitute for a month until Mrs. Nam came back. Araseo?" Their professor explained "Ne!" They answered
"She should be here right now why is she late" their professor mumbled. Just as he finished his sentence, the door widely open revealing a petite girl, wearing a blue and white stripes polo and light blue pants "Jeongsahamnida, Professor Lee. I was late" she bowed "No, no. Come in Ms. Kim" he said. Just as she raise her head, Baekhyun immidietly looked forward and saw her. He stood up from his seat, catching all of the people in the room's attention.
"Yes, Mr. Byun? You have anything to say?" Professor Lee asked him "A-aniyo. I'm sorry" he sit back again slowly as he lowers his head
"Class, this is Kim Taeyeon. The new substitute Math Teacher. She just graduated here last school year with a degree. And Ms. Kim here was offered a job in our school. So I'll get going now" Professor Lee introduce and he walk out "Annyeonghaseyo Kim Taeyeon-imnida" she smiled. Baekhyun has his head hung low but his eyes are fixed on her.
"How old are you Ms. Kim?" He hears his classmate ask "Oh, I'm 21 years old" she answered making everyone gasped because of how young she is
"She's only 2 years older than me" Baekhyun thought
"Are you single Ms. Kim?" His classmate asked making everyone chuckle except Baekhyun "Yes, I'm single haha" she chuckles "Let's start shall we?"
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"And thats how we get the variance" She faced her students and saw them nodding their heads and they write down some notes. To be honest, they understand her teaching more than their original teacher. For Baekhyun, her warm voice adds why he can understand their lesson at ease.
The bell rings, signalling that its time for another subject. The students say their goodbyes as they pack their bags and went out. Baekhyun is the only one left in the room. Taeyeon glance at his side, realizing he's still there.
"Oh, Wae?" She asked as she packed her things. Baekhyun walks towards her and bowed at her "I'm really sorry for bumping to you earlier. I haven't apologize to you properly" he said "Gwenchana, it's my fault also for not looking at the way. I'll get going" she said and patted his head.
Baekhyun was left in dazed as he tries to sink in his mind on what just happened. His heartbeat was faster than usual. He smiled and went to his next class.
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It's the 3rd week when Taeyeon will be teaching math. The students grew an attachment on her since she is close to their age and can adapt to them easily. But today, they were surprise to see Mrs. Nam entered their room.
"Ma'am where's Ms. Kim?" A student asked "Oh, I don't also know. I thought that she will be teaching here for a month, but she said that she can't do it anymore. So I was force to come back quickly" she explained that left the students groaning full with disappointment.
Baekhyun just stare at his table the whole period. He was upset that Taeyeon is no longer teaching them. He admit that he likes her.
That if only he is not late the day he bumped into her, he could've introduce himself to her properly. He was surprise yet happy about the news she is going to teach them. But after the news that she can't no longer teach them, makes him disappointed.
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The week ended, Baekhyun can't still get over her. He still hoped that he can see her at the university. Even she is not working there at least he can see her.
Their graduation is near, so there is not much things left for them to do. Today is saturday, he decided to go to the park. He sit on a bench and think about his life. He's gonna finish his studies, and he needs to find a job.
He fights with his mind if whether he will apply at their university or in a different university. He studied to be a teacher, his dream since he was a kid. He sighs and look around, he widened his eyes as a figure caught his eyes. The person has her back facing him as she walks away.
Baekhyun squint his eyes to recognized the person more. As the person turn its head to the right, he widened his eyes as he realize who it is. He quickly ran into her "Seonsaengnim!"
Taeyeon froze at her spot as she recognized the voice. Soon, he is already standing in front of her. She just stare at him with wide eyes, as he stare back with a smile on his face "Its been a long time... seonsaengnim.. since the last time I saw you" he smiled
"A-ah..yes" She said awkwardly "Why did you leave without telling us?" He said and she look up to see him pouting. Her heart beats faster.
"Mrs. Nam said that you can't teach us anymore. Why?" he asked.
"B-because...." She started and look down "I missed you" she immidietly looked up and saw him staring at her intently
"I missed you...Kim Taeyeon" he said with a serious tone "W....what?" She asked confusedly
"I missed your voice, your presence, your smile and your laugh seonsaengnim" he said "Baekhyun...I..That truth is, I'm avoiding you" she said and look down avoiding his gaze "Why?" He asked
"I d-don't know...Everytime I see you, I feel weird things inside me...Then I realize.." She said "I fell for you"
"Everytime I walk into your class, the first thing I do is to look for you. If you're present or not. After I realize what I am doing, I know that it's wrong. I'm your teacher and you're my student. I'm not suppose to feel this way" she said as tears threaten to fall.
"Shh, don't cry. So, what if we are in that type of relationship. You can't stop love. I love you Taeyeon-ah, I don't care if you're my teacher or anything. All that I know is I love you" he said as he wiped her face filled with tears and hugged her.
