Tinder ⚘ Kim Sunwoo ✓

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"Rise and shine! Morning sweetie~" Chanhee sang that Chaerin almost vomited out her food.

It was the earliest day Chaerin had ever woken up ever since vacation. She was having her breakfast when her brother popped out.

She drank a glass of water then shot him a death gaze. "Crazy?"

"Aren't you excited for orientation?" He danced in his spot.

She had her eyebrows furrowed. "Why should I? And why are you so excited?"

"Cause I'll be home alone for the whole week~" He teased.

She snorted in disbelief. "As if I'm staying over on campus or something."

"Welllll, your orientation ends in the evening everyday so you're just gonna come back home to sleep and next morning you're off to campus again and-" He blabbered.

"Okay bye." She gave up and abruptly stood up to the kitchen.

He followed her to the kitchen. "And if they ever, I mean for sure they would, just avoid drinking. You're a wasted girl when you drink. So DON'T DRINK, you get it?"

She threw trash to the bin and washed her hands, trying her best to block out her brother's nagging. "I get it." She then rinsed off the remaining water at her brother and jogged to the front door.

"ChOI CHAERIN!" He yelled and the door closed.

She chuckled to herself and strolled her way to campus.

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During the whole week of faculty orientation, Sunwoo did not text her nor did she text him. Both were too occupied to use their phones.

It was the last day of orientation when seniors invited freshmen to go for some drinks. Of course as per what her brother advised, she rejected the offer.

She was walking away with few other freshmen who declined the invitation, but was called out soon after. "Chaerin!"

She turned behind and spotted a tall lean guy approaching. "Sorry, there's something I need to talk to you about." He shot a cute smile and shifted his gaze to the rest. "Do you guys mind?"

And they left after bowing while Chaerin was clueless as she had no idea who he was.

"Ahh, Seungmin told me about you." He started off.

"Seungmin sunbae?" She asked and he nodded. But why would he?

"I'm Young Taek, and maybe hmm.." He looked around. "What if we talk over there?" He pointed at an empty cafeteria.

Chaerin scratched her head but not wanting to seem rude, she nodded her head. Side by side, they walked to the cafeteria and settled down face to face.

"Are you selling some insurance or something?" She asked and he chuckled.

"Silly, I'm your sunbae too. But in a different group." He smiled.

She ohh-ed and slightly bowed her head in respect. "Then...?" Her words trailed off, wanting to know his real intention.

He placed his arms on the table and slowly reached out for her hands. But it was interrupted when the whole cafeteria lights were turned on.

"Chaerin?" His voice echoed.

"Oppa?" She recognized the voice and squinted her eyes for a clearer view.

"Why are you still here?" Changmin walked closer to them, unhappy with the situation.

She politely gestured her hands to Young Taek's direction. "Sunbae said he has something to say..."

Changmin lifted his eyebrow in doubt, darting his eyes at the latter.

Young Taek pulled off his friendly look. "Just some senior-junior talk." He justified his intention.

Changmin snorted. "Okay then I'm sorry but I need her now." He grabbed Chaerin's wrist and motioned her to get up. With his free hand, he grabbed her bag and slung it over his shoulder. "Let's go home." He muttered and they left Young Taek speechless.

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Throughout the entire journey home by motorbike, Changmin did not utter a single word to Chaerin. She took notice of his scary aura and so she zipped her mouth.

Awhile later, they reached the basement of Choi's home. Chaerin got off from the bike and took her stuff. She awkwardly bowed to Changmin and turned her heels.

"No, wait." Changmin held out her arms.

She turned back, facing Changmin who had an unreadable face. "Yeah?"

"He didn't do anything to you, did he??" She shook her head and he let out a sigh. "Avoid him, and any other guys that approached you."

She tilted her head. "W-what, why?"

And he pierced his eyes at the girl. "You don't get the situation earlier on??!"

She was startled at the sudden burst and he sighed once again after seeing her reaction. He rubbed his temple.

"Why would a senior want to talk to you in an empty dark place?" He shot her a question and she bit her lower lip, finally understood where he was coming from.

He softened his gaze. "Chaerin, I'm not mad at you okay? Just please be careful next time, hmm?"

"I will." And she was pulled for an embrace that stiffened her.

He gently patted her head. "I'm sorry. Your oppa will be so worried." And he let go of his embrace. He then gestured to her to get going since it was getting late.

She hummed in response and bid goodbye. As soon as she entered the lift, she placed her hand over her chest. "What is going on???" She muttered under her breath as she tried to calm down her rapid heartbeat. This should not be happening...

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