The bell finally rings, which causes Hwayoung to slowly walk back to her desk.
In the process she looks at me and gives me 'that' stare.
Setting my stuff down I sit in my seat and, again, get out my notebook and pen.
I really wanted to ask Hyunjin about Jinyoung, but I couldnt think of what to say.
"You didn't tell me you knew my brother." I say while looking down at a random page in my textbook.
"You didn't ask." He says monotony.
Furrowing my eyebrows I look up to him but he is just staring at air.
Looking away, my eyes follow the teacher who was walking in.
"It is a new semester, which means a new project. This semester we are going to do the "baby project." Since you guys are seniors, and in your last year of high school you need to know the struggles of being an adult. Such as children."
Gasps filled the room and people began to whisper amongst themselves.
"We will be in pairs of 2, boy and girl. These arent real babies, but very similar. They may be robotic, but they are set to act like a baby. They will cry and sleep like babies. When they are hungry or 'need a change of diaper' they will cry. If you drop the baby or dont care for it, the robot will track it and points will be taken off your grade." The teacher rambles.
I've always been so-so with children. I've been the youngest, but I've babysat a few times.
"We will pick groups by drawing sticks. I have 2 cups in front of me. In one holds all the girls in the class, and in another holds the boys. You may not switch who you get, and you can not complain. Any questions?" She finishes.
A student in the front, who happened to be a girl raised her hand.
"Do we have to pay for food, diapers, and stuff like that?" The teacher smiles and answers her question.
"Thank you for reminding me! The baby will be able to obtain food, but it has to be soft, liquidy foods that way they can 'digest it.' So yes, you will have to pay for the child's needs. The school will provide some at the beginning but eventually you will run out of supplies." This teacher talks quite fast, and tends to ramble.
"Anyways let's draw sticks! First group, Chanhee and," her hand travels to the next cup, anticipation fell through the room "Jinwoo!" She exclaims excitedly.
The two didnt seem much bothered by it, though they might've wanted someone else.
She called a few more groups and I began to get more and more excited.
The project seemed fun, but perhaps time consuming.
"Next group! For girls we have, Miss Hwayoung," Hwayoung's face lifted and she was ready for her to call Hyunjin's name. "For the male we have, "Jaehyuk" a slight moan came from Hwayoung's mouth and she was getting ready to complain when the teacher stops her.
"Uh-ah Hwayoung, remember don't complain, there is no use. Moving on."
She did about 3 more groups until there were only 4 sticks left.
"Okay so we have 2 girls left and 2 boys. So if your name isnt called then you are the only ones left. Seems like we have Hyungwoo and Hyunjin, and for girls, Chaneun and Eunsook."
A few whispers escaped the room that I happen to hear.
"If Hyunjin and Eunsook get together, I dont think Hwayoung would be upset since they are best friends, but if Chaneun happens to be his partner. I dont even know how she would react."
My eyes wander to Hwayoung who was glaring unsettlingly at me. Making me feel uneasy I look back up to the teacher.
"Okay so the last group for the semester is, Eunsook and," Her hand shakes in the cup for a good 30 seconds until she finally grabs one and slowly looks at it. "Eunsook's partner for the project is, Hyungwoo!"
My eyes slowly widen and gasp fill the room.
"That means Hyunjin and Chaneun will be partners." I look over to Hyunjin who has a unreadable expression and looks like he doesnt care.
"The rest of the class will be spent with you and your partner getting to know one another. You can also figure out expenses and who will keep the baby on certain dates." The teacher dismissed us and people start to find their partner.
I turn to a blank page in my notebook and head it 'The Baby Project.'
"I know you probably wanted Hwayoung as your partner, but I cant change that." I say softly.
"It's fine" he says blankly.
"So about our schedule I-" Hyunjin grabs the notebook and a pen and writes something on the paper before standing up.
"That's my number. We can discuss is later today." He says before walking over to Hwayoung and her partner. Who seemed to be one of his friends
