Teaching How to Love

Chapter 2

I was walking to the school canteen. It is already break time and many students were busy buying foods causing the canteen to be crowded.

It was a fine day. I am not at the hospital today because Appa and Eonnie will be the ones who're going to take care of Eomma.

"Kristin!" someone shouted.
I looked around and saw Park Jimin coming closer while waving at me. I smiled at him and said, "Annyeong."
"How are you doing? I didn't saw you yesterday. Where were you?" he asked.
"I'm at the hospital yesterday. I took care of my mom since my dad and sister were busy," I answered.
"I see. How was your mom?"
"The doctor said she's getting better but she still needs a lot of rest that's why she was still at the hospital."
"Hmm, that's good. Atleast she's getting well. By the way, why aren't you still buying food or even looking for your own seat?"
"I don't feel like eating today."
Yes. I don't really feel the food today. I don't know why. Maybe it's because of the ramyeon I ate earlier? Hmm.
"Oh okay. But, would you like to come with me?"
"Where?"
"At the rooftop."

I didn't said a word and just followed him.

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When we entered the rooftop, I felt the fresh air that slapped my cheeks. It's so nice and relaxing in here.

"This is like our hideout," Jimin said.
"Our?" I asked, confused.
"Yes," he answered and pointed to a guy sitting at an armchair with his feet up at an another chair in front of him. His back was facing us that's why I couldn't see his face. I felt something weird just by looking at that guy's back.
"Is he your friend?" I asked.
"No," he answered.
"So why is he here? And why did you include him?"
"Hmm, let's say we went here for the first time, together."
"Oh."
"But we're not friends. We're not even talking. Actually we parted this place into two. See that red line there? We shouldn't crossed each others line."
"Oh that's why."

Jimin continued talking but I didn't understand any of what he's talking about. I kept on looking at the guy. I feel really weird.

Just when the bell rang and the guy stood up. He stretched his arms and snatched his bag from the table where he placed it. He turned around and looked at me with no expression. We met each other's eyes but he soon walked through the door, my eyes following him.

I knew it was him.
It's been a while, Jeon Jungkook.

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Science class. Only one subject to go and it's already time to go home.

I was just staring at the floor thinking about him. Jeon Jungkook. It's true, he has amnesia. Eventhough he hasn't, I believe, he would still not recognize me. After how many years, we met again.

When his eyes met mine, memories flashed back in my mind. Memories when we were just kids playing with sand and pebbles. When we were in middle school, going home together and playing in the rain. I remembered the bracelet he gave to me when we were both in 5th grade. The bracelet I am using right now in my left wrist. Letters J and R are still shining in this bracelet.

We both had feelings for each other. We both know it wasn't just friends. We both know it was more than friends, but still we remained as bestfriends.

I smiled. The memories is still fresh in my mind. It was nice to think of it but the thought of him not recognizing me makes me feel sad. So sad.

"Song Ra In," the teacher called.
I quickly stood up.
"What do you think is the possibility of thr offspring if a carrier woman marries a colorblind man?" the teacher asked.
"Uhmm," the bell rang and everyone quickly arranged their things and stood up.
"It is already time, you may go now," The teacher said.
Phew! Good thing I didn't get to answer her question. I actually know the answer it's just that I didn't get the time to think and speak.

I arranged my things and got out of the room. Finally! Classes for this day are done.

"Song Ra Innnnn!" I turned around and saw Lee Hae Ra running towards me. She gave me a tight hug.

"Ra In-ah, I didn't saw you earlier. Where were you at?" she asked.
"Uhm, something came up and I need to go to the faculty earlier," I answered. I lied. I was at the rooftop earlier. Hae Ra do you know that? I saw my first love. The one I was talking about. He is here.
"Awwww, that's okay. Ra In-ah I missed you!" she said hugging me tightly again.
"I missed you too. Let's go Chingu. I still need to go to the hospital," I said.
"Arasseo chingu. But first we must go and eat-"
"ICE CREAM!!" we both said and laughed.

We passed along the hallway and I saw Jungkook walking alone. I couldn't take my eyes off him. He also met mine but it only lasted for just a second or two.

You pabo. How dare you forget about me?