Ephemeral

Chapter 3

Summer has ended and Fall has rolled in. A month and a half has passed since I last saw that guy.

Today is the first day of classes.

After much debate with my parents, I can finally go to university and take art classes.

I've spent most of my life painting, since that was the only escape I had.

I just finished my last class for the day.

I walked out of the classroom, texting Miss Kim that I am on my way to the parking lot to meet her.

While I was busy texting, someone bumped into me and I dropped all of my books.

"Sorry!" The person just shouted and continued on his way.

I shook my head as I looked at him.

"He must be very busy. That's why he didn't helped."

I sighed and bend down to collect my books. Someone's hand then came into view and helped me picked up my books.

"Thank you for helping me." I said as we both stood up.

He extended my book to me. I grabbed it but he isn't letting go.

"If you can let go of my book now-"

I looked up and was not expecting this person to show up.

We just stood there in silence for a minute as he gave me his warm smile.

"It seems that we meet again. I'm guessing we should introduce ourselves to each other now, right?" He asked.

He let go of his grip on my book and extended his hand to me.

"Nice to meet you again, my name is Im Jaebeom." He said and smile brightly at me.

I looked at him and down at his hand. I stayed silent for around half a minute.

"You won't leave me hanging for too long, right?"

I told him about introducing ourselves because I thought we would never run into each other again. I shouldn't have said what I said before.

At this point, all I can do is sigh and shook his hand.

"My name is Soo-Hee."

"Soo-Hee."

"Well, if we are done here, I am going to go now."

He steps in front of me. With a smile on his face, he took my books away and carried them.

"What do you-"

"These books looks heavy. I'll help you carry it."

"I can do it by myself." I said trying to get the books from him.

He avoided me.

"Friends should help each other. Since we just became friends, I need to help you."