Sassy pants and Mr Tattoo

Chapter 7

At school everyone in my drama class congratulated me. Getting a lead role had made me more popular than I was.
The end of the school year was also near. That meant our end of the year play was coming soon. And of course I would have the lead role even if I didn't want it.

One thing about being in this new show means I have made it clear to everyone that I am the best actress but I would never point that out to anyone.

As my class was starting I noticed someone new walking in. It was Jeongmin. He went to talk to my teacher and he stayed.

I wonder what he's doing here? I walked up to him and he was already smiling at me

"Afternoon" he said as he took a seat in one of the auditorium chairs he had his legs crossed and he looked like he just just judging me.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him

"You are looking at the drama departments newest pianist" he gave a big grin. I couldnt help but grin too. I really liked that smile of his.

"Oh that's cool I didn't know you played" I said taking a seat next to him

"Yeah, it's something I did as a kid."

"Why'd you barely switch now? We have like a month of school left." He shrugged.

"During this period I am usually in a music theory class. My teacher thought I should take up this position for drama since, which you haven't noticed, the other guy has already gone for vacation." I looked around. He was right, our usual pianist wasn't here.

"Oh I guess your right." Finishing that our teacher called us to the stage.

"This year for our summer play, we are going to do a musical. I am happy to say that we have received one of the top pianists in the school so why not take that to advantage?" The teacher smiled gesturing to Jeongmin and he waved hi to everyone. He introduced himself and the smile he had on made me scoff.

He's so full of himself. But then again. That's Jeongmin.

But that is interesting. Top pianist?

Who would've thought. Ugh really hate how judgmental I am and how I have never noticed until I met Jeongmin.

Snapping back to reality our teacher announce that again we were stuck with a love story. The bad part about this was I needed to start working on my vocals again. I haven't really sung in a while.

As class finished up I caught up with Jeongmin. Maybe he could give me a ride home.

"Jeongmin" I called out to him he was putting sheet music away in his messenger bag. He just looked up at me rather than answer

"Wanna give me a ride home?" I asked him cutely, I have a puppy face and put my hands behind my back, he gave a little side smile

"I would sassy pants but I have detention." He said walking towards the exit, I frowned

"Aish, for what again? What's this usual that you get in trouble for." I questioned him for the second time.

He shrugged "it's not important" he turned "see you tomorrow" he said before parting ways, I crossed my arms.

I had this strange sense that he was lying. What else could he be doing?
I decided to follow him. Quickly I trailed after him quietly, for a moment he turned around and I hid behind a locker.

Does he know I'm following him? He turned again and I followed still, he then looked all ways before entering the room before him, I took a moment to realize we were no where near the regular detention room, he went into the room and I walked up, the sign said music room, I looked through the window and saw him sitting down in front of the piano.

Maybe he's practicing? But why would he have to lie about that?

The door was cracked open a little and I waited to see what he'd do next. He pulled out a notebook from his bag and laid it in front of him. He looked frustrated.

"Why is this so complicated?" He said to himself, as he ran his fingers through his hair,

He began to play some notes,
"How are you doing, my pretty, my dear" he sang, I almost fell backwards, his voice captured my attention really quick.

I didn't know he could sing, I didn't know he was capable of sounding like a complete angel.

"I miss you, pretty girl, and those bright smiling eyes" his voice trailed off as he hit a wrong key, he slammed the keyboard, I jumped from all the unorganized notes.

"Why is this song so difficult to make up for her!" He said to himself again. He let out a big sigh and buried his face into his hands.

Her?

I felt a tiny pain in my chest,

I wonder who he's writing for? Maybe that's why he doesn't want to tell me what he does after school. He doesn't want to bring up this girl, and I guess the fact that he sings too.

I began to walk away from the room.
As I was walking home all I could hear was his voice singing. And for some girl I haven't known about.

One thing I know is she's lucky. That's cute that he's writing her a song.

I got home and there was a car in the drive way next to Jaesuns, it was a nice car too. I wonder whose here with him?
I walked in as he greeted me.

"Where have you been? It usually doesn't take that long for you to get home." He said

"Oh we're starting a new play at school and I decided to stay and rehearse some lines, you know how I am" I said nervously, he gave a confused type of smile

"Wait assuming you're the lead, why would they pick you if you have a career to look forward too?" He asked, I shrugged,

"I don't know, because I got the role for the show I guess" then I remembered about the car

"Hey who's here with you?" I said walking into the kitchen to hopefully be answered, no one was there, I turned back to my brother as he gave a big grin on his face.

"It's for you" i was in shock,

"Wait did I hear correctly?" I said still shocked but knowing I had a big smile forming

"Ne, it's your car, I know how you've been wanting one, and now that you have this job I thought it would be a good time to get you one" he handed me the keys and excitement was building up

"Oh gomawo, gomawo, gomawo!!" I jumped up and down and have him a big hug, I ran outside to observe my car up close, the seats were all black, and the outside was a silver color, I love this car even more knowing it's mine,

But a car means no more motorcycle rides to places, I frowned,

"I'll find my way around" I smiled as I continued enjoying my car.
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