Jin's POV
I might like her, I might not. I guess I do? I don't know, but, every time I look at her, I have this feeling that I wanna get to know her more and befriend her. I saw her earlier; she was crying. I wanted to go to her and wipe her tears away, but I just couldn't. Luckily..
~ Flashback~
"Is that her friend?" I asked myself. "Probably," I answered back, aware of how weird I am.
I walked to her friend. "Annyeong," I bowed. "Your friend is crying at the back of the library. I think she needs someone to comfort her. That's all. I hope I helped some," I smiled and turn away.
"Kamsahamnida." She said and hurriedly went to the place I told her about. I wonder what happened.
~end of flaschback~
Then next day was the same routine. As I opened the window after getting out of bed, I saw Kae Il again. I never dared to look anywhere else whenever I saw her walking down the street. I was mesmerized by her beauty. When will I have a chance to talk to her?
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Kae Il's POV
While riding the bus on my way to school, my phone vibrated. I picked it up and saw the guidance counselor's message, "I need to talk to you, Miss President. Be at my office before 8:30" he said. I wonder what he's gonna tell me. I soon arrived at school. It's quarter to eight, so I decided to go to Shingchangdom Building, it's the highest building here at school, you will love the view from the rooftop when you're there. I've been going there since second year, and whenever I'm on the rooftop, I can feel the wind embracing me. I feel secured, loved, loved by my parents...
Yeah, you read right, but my parents never showed me love and affection. I'm always asking God why, but I can feel that I will know the reason soon.
I was on the third floor now; the Shingchangdom building has seven floors, so I had to hurry. Then, I noticed a boy nearby. Oh, the "mianhabnida" guy I met yesterday.
"Hey, what's the hurry?" Ji Min asked, smiling.
"Uhhm. Hi. Errm. I just wanted to go to the rooftop. Seems you're early today, huh?" I smiled back.
"Well, I need to be. I missed too many classes yesterday because I fell asleep at the coliseum, so I have to make up with absences, lates and everything else. Aish, transfer student problems. Can I come with you?" he asked.
"Sure."
By the time we reached the rooftop, I saw him wearing a worried face. Am I that boring to be with? Is he bothered by something else?
Ji Min's POV
I went to the rooftop with Kae Il, my new friend. I can see her smiling brightly, feeling healed. I also smiled.
"See that cute chic at the stage awhile ago? Make her fall in love with you." Aish~. V's voice echoed again. I started to worry. Should I do it? No way. Kae Il is such an innocent girl. I can't do this to her; plus, there's the fact that we're already friends. Besides, I don't want to hurt Yeo Jin.
"Are you okay, chingu?" She asked.
"To tell you frankly, not really. I don't know what to say to my friend for refusing something he gave me." I told her.
She then patted my back. "It's okay Ji Min, everything will be okay. Just be yourself. I don't know about your problem or how big it is, but I can assure you that if you need help or someone to accompany you, you can count on me," she said. The next thing I knew, she was holding my hand. She's a very good friend. No wonder she was elected to be the student president.
"Have you seen a ghost or something?" she asked to brighten up my mood.
"Not yet. How about you?" I asked facing her.
"Of course. Actually, we're holding hands right now," she teased. I then realized that we were still holding hands, so I immediately pulled mine out, rubbing the back of my neck while laughing awkwardly. Haha.
"Hey, don't laugh! It's not a joke; I meant that," she said. "You like me, don't you?"
"M-m-me? No! I mean, I have a girlfriend!" I responded in shock.
"Oh. Then why did you keep holding my hand?" She said in a teasing tone.
"Huh? You're the one who held my hand first! Why are you blaming me? Aigo. This girl. Stop assuming things!" I said while ruffling her hair. She's cute. I want her to be my sister.
"As much as I wanted to, I can't take my hand off because you're gripping it too hard," she said. Me? I feel so stupid now.
"Really? Mianhe," I apologized.
"Stop saying "mianhe"; you seem gay," she laughed out loud. Seeing her being like that made me feel good. I have this feeling that we've known each other forever. We've shared our life experiences, we've laughed out loud, and we've exchanged thoughts. I didn't expect that we would become so close.
Krriiiiiing !!!!
"Omo! The first bell! I have to go to the guidance counselor's office. Bye, Ji Min. Until next time," she waved and ran downstairs.
It's ten minutes before 8:30; I guess I have to leave as well. I don't want to be late again. I glanced at the place one last time. Be good today, Ji Min. I patted my chest, starting to walk to class.
-end of chapter-