I pushed my glasses up as I walked down the hall to my next class. As usual, I was trying to make myself invisible. I didn't want to hear the harsh comments from everyone today. I wasn't in the mood. I needed to focus on schoolwork. If I could make it to my class without any words from anyone, I would be kind of happy.
Someone rudely bumped into me. "Watch it, nerd girl."
Well, spoke too soon. There was always that one person. Anyway, I didn't answer. Just ignored it and pushed onwards to my class. It was science and my favorite class. Not only because it was something I was good at, but because he was in it with me. Taemin. One of the school heartthrobs. I knew that I never had a chance with him, but a girl can dream. A bonus was we were seatmates. Basically, we were seated at the same lab table. I don't think we really talked much. Only when we had partnered work to do. Other than that, it was silent between us. There was downfall to the class though. Myung-Hee, one of the most popular girls sat behind us. She was always flirting with Taemin. I wasn't jealous or anything. No, it was just really annoying to hear whenever I was trying to focus on my work.
"Taemin oppa," a voice softly whispered from behind us after class started.
Taemin glanced over his shoulder. "What?"
"Why don't you move back here and get away from that nerd girl?" Myung-Hee asked.
"I'd rather sit here than there next to you," Taemin answered.
"But oppa," Myung-Hee protested.
"Don't oppa me," Taemin quietly snapped before turning around and ignoring Myung-Hee.
My mind thought over what had happened as I copied the notes down. Why had he reacted that way to her? No one ever did. I silently packed my things after the bell rang. I headed for the lunchroom and quickly bought my lunch. I wanted to get in and out before anyone really realized I was there. I almost made it. I was halfway back to the door when she came in. The infamous Myung-Hee.
"Oh look. It's the nerd girl," she sneered.
As usual, I kept quiet. I didn't want to say anything that might make what she would do any worse. I only watched as Myung-Hee thoughtfully placed a finger on her lips. Oh no. This wasn't going to be pretty. I tried to escape, but her little minions were blocking my way. Suddenly, Myung-Hee grabbed an apple juice and cranberry juice off the nearest table. She quickly uncapped them and poured them on me. I hung my head after she was done.
"Oh look the nerd girl is going to cry now," Myung-Hee announced.
So instead of crying, I picked my head up and sent her my harshest death glare. Then I pushed past her and left the lunch room.
"This is why I don't like you Myung-Hee! Stop being so childish!" I heard a familiar voice shout.
I didn't turn to look back at him as I left. That would only make things worse. With everything I had left in me, I ran to the school garden. I knew no one else would be there. Hardly anyone went there. I fell onto a bench once I got there. I removed my sweater and stared at it. Why did she have to do that? I knew the apple juice would come out, but the cranberry wouldn't. That meant I would have to get a new sweater.
"So this is where you come?" I heard a voice ask from beside me.
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I jumped up and spun around. I hadn't been expecting anyone else there. But why did it have to be him? Why did it have to be Taemin who followed me?
"You don't speak much do you?" Taemin softly asked. I shook my head no. He chuckled. "That's fine. It's kind of cute."
I blushed and looked away. Was this his way of calling me cute?
"Did you mean what you were singing yesterday in the music room? Do you really feel that way?" Taemin suddenly said.
Singing in the music room? Did he hear that? What all did he hear? Was it everything?
"I do think I heard more than I was supposed to. Then again, I don't think I was supposed to hear you sing. But I'm glad I did. I really really like your voice. But, I do have something to tell you," Taemin told me.
"Our eyes lock and we smile at each other
My heart is racing, feels like I'll go crazy
Just like bubbles bursting
Our love is beautiful
Will you kiss me with your sweet lips?" He quietly sang.
Did he mean what I thought he meant? Did he like me too? Before I really knew what was going on, Taemin was suddenly right in front of me with his arms around me.
He put a hand on my cheek. "Will you be mine?"
I closed my eyes and just nodded. Then the best thing ever happened to me. He kissed me. For once, something in my life had gone my way and it wasn't screwed up.
