Best of Us

Chapter 1

Kim Namjoon

"Do you have any idea what kind of school you're attending?" Tinignan ako ni Principal Kim na naka kunot ang mga kilay. Huminga ako ng malalim. I know hindi papayag ang principal, but it's worth giving a shot.

"I know it's impossible to make a new club right now but—"

Nilapag ng Principal yung form for making a club. "Hindi yun ang ibig kong sabihin Namjook." Huminga siya ng malalim at tinanggal ang salamin. "Prestigious school ang pinapasukan mo. Everyone here have the same goal, is to be smarter than they are right now. They would rather study in the library than waste time dancing or any type of performing arts."

"Alam ko. But I'm asking your permission to let me make my own club and Im going to be fully responsible about it. I will make my current grades higher habang nag mamanage ng club. If we're talking about finances, its my problem as well." I probably sounded desperate, but, gusto kong bumuo ng club.

Importante ang magkaroon or be part of a club sa school na'to. I've tried a lot of clubs but none of them interests me. Last time, I went to music club, I thought I would love it, but all they did was play the instruments. I told them I can rap and compose music but they denied my abilities kasi they dont allow rap. It's ridiculous. Hindi ba music din ang rap? Aren't they smart enough to know that?

"Principal Kim." Bumukas ang pintuan at may pumasok na student sa loob, ang student president.

"Yes Taehyung?" Tinignan ko din si Taehyung na nakatayo sa harapan ng pintuan. Tinignan niya ako saglit at umiwas din ng tingin.

Kung iisipin, he has a body of a dancer. It might be impossible but, he can be right? But hindi ko din maimagine na sumasayaw ang student president ng school namin. He was always that mysterious guy at school but cool at the same time. Pero satingin ko hindi kami magkakasundo nitong taong 'to. Hindi mo mababasa ang iniisip nito dahil sa mysterious appearance niya

"Andito na si Mr. Park. Papapasukin ko na ba?" Tanong ni Taehyung.

"Okay. Just give me a minute." Sabi ni Principal. Nag bow si Taehyung pero hindi siya lumabas sa office.

Tumingin ako sa Principal at tinignan siya na parang nagmamakaawa talaga.

"Wag mo akong tignan ng ganyan Namjoon. It's not going to work." Huminga siya ng malalim.

"Okay Mr. Kim. But can we have a deal atleast? If my club can successfully perform a piece by the end of the month. Magiging official club na ang dance club." I know it sounds ridiculous. Wala pa ako kahit isang member kundi ako lang. I doubt that anyone in the school actually like music or performing arts. It's going to be tough, pero this is my only escape to reality.

Tinignan ako ng Principal na naka tirik ang mata. "I'll think about it. I'll email you by the end of the day today."

Napangiti ako sa tuwa. Atleast he's going to think about it. Hindi naman ako na fully rejected so I'm glad. "Thank you! I promise you, I wont let you down."

I know na he just wants the best for us students. He wasn't really that strict, he's just doing his job properly and I salute him for that.

Aalis na sana ako sa office pero andun padin nakatayo si Taehyung sa harapan ng pintuan. Nakikinig pala siya?

Nag bow ako sakanya at siya din.

But I've never felt this adrenaline sa katawan ko sa sobrang excited. I will do my best to make it happen.