HAUGHTY-To Love ✔

CHAPTER 13

AUN POV

"Aun... Aun... Aun," I was jolted out of my thoughts when Lily pushed my shoulder. "W-what?" I asked, slightly startled. She gave me a concerned look, her hand still resting on my shoulder. "Aun, are you okay? I called your name several times, but you didn't respond. Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, I'm totally fine. I was just lost in my thoughts. You don't have to worry," I assured her, glancing around at the other students in the classroom, who were busy enjoying themselves.

"If something is bothering you, please tell me. You seem restless," Lily persisted, her concern evident in her voice.

"No, Lily, don't worry about me. I think I just didn't get a good night's sleep," I replied, finishing my sentence with a smile. "Okay, so do you want to have lunch together?" After a moment's thought, I nodded my head, agreeing to have lunch with her.

We both left the classroom and made our way to the cafeteria for lunch. However, the reason for my absentmindedness was still on my mind - JungYun. He had told me to meet him in the afternoon, and that thought continued to occupy my thoughts as we walked towards the cafeteria.

I couldn't understand the new emotions that had taken hold of me after the incident last evening. My heart raced whenever I thought about JungYun, and I felt a mix of confusion and nervousness. I had no idea what would happen when I saw him in person.

Yesterday, he had dared to kiss me without my permission, and now I had to meet him in the lab cabin. I felt a sense of fear and unease about what he might do to me. The overwhelming emotions were making me feel dizzy and detached from my usual self. I even contemplated skipping the meeting, but I knew that JungYun was unpredictable and might do something that I dreaded.

"Aun... you're zoning out again," Lily said, patting my back to bring me back to the present. "Are you sure there's nothing you want to tell me?"

"Lily, I promise I'm fine. Please don't worry about it," I reassured her. We had already entered the cafeteria, so to distract her, I pulled her towards the food station to have our lunch. "Come on, pick your favorites. It's my treat."

As she saw the variety of food displayed before us, Lily eagerly went forward to choose her favorites. Meanwhile, I opted for a simple fruit salad. It would be enough to fill my stomach, considering my lack of appetite due to the swirling emotions inside me.

AFTERNOON

"Should I go or not?" As I pondered whether or not to go, I took a deep breath and made a decision. I turned to Lily and said, "Lily, I might not attend the class, so please sign my name in the register." Before she could ask me any further questions, I waved her goodbye and quickly made my way towards the senior building.

Running across the blocks, I reached the AI lab, knowing that JungYun had requested my presence there. I was filled with a mix of anticipation and nervousness as I approached the lab, unsure of what awaited me inside.

As I stood in front of the AI lab, I approached the lab staff to obtain my assistant permit. "JungYun is already inside the lab," he informed me with a smile.

Once again, my heart raced at the mention of JungYun's name. I couldn't quite decipher the exact emotions I was feeling, but one thing was certain - he seemed intimidating. JungYun's strict and unpredictable behavior had me on edge, and I was afraid of what might happen when I was in his presence.

"Be brave, Aun. Don't let yourself feel weak," I encouraged myself, pushing away my apprehensive thoughts. With determination, I entered the lab and made my way towards the cabin area. Spotting the second-to-last door open, which I knew belonged to JungYun, I continued walking towards his room, ready to face whatever awaited me inside.