Jin-Ae's POV
Today's a new day... I wonder whether Mi Young brought those spicy nacho fries today.
"Hey, sorry for coming off really straight forward the day we met." Exclaimed Seojun with a bow.
Bad boy bowing before me in the busy corridors... everyone was whispering and staring at us as I nervously gulped and put a hand on his shoulder to make him return to his regular position.
"It's ok. Sorry for rejecting you like that, I could've said it in a nicer way." I replied with a light chuckle and a short bow.
"I was being a jerk. Friends?" he asked with a wink as I felt butterflies take flight in my stomach.
"Friends." I smiled as he took my hand and walked me to class.
***
"Psst."
So, A²+ B²= C². Isn't that the basics?
"Psssssssst."
"Yes, Mi Young-ah?" I asked as she grinned victoriously.
"A little birdie told me that you and the bad boy are becoming close." she said mysteriously with a wink.
"We're just friends." I said adding an eye roll as she eyed me suspiciously.
"For now." she added while looking away and I felt a smile tug onto my lips.
"Be careful though, he has a reputation as a player." She warned as her mood suddenly changed from playful to serious.
"I will, I promise." I reassured with an extra-large smile and she smiled back.
During Lunch:
"By the way, stay away from Seojun-ah." whispered Ha Joon from behind me since we both were queuing to collect our lunch.
"I know, I know, he's a player he might break my heart bla bla bla." I replied playfully as he chuckled coldly with disbelief.
"Don't jump into things right away. You'll regret it if you do." he said softly into my ear.
His hot breath fanned onto my neck and his face was dangerously close to my face. If I just turned my head slightly to the side...
"Why do you care anyways?" I scoffed whilst we grabbed our tray.
"No reason." he said casually before we went to sit at our usual spot.
"And what the hell is wrong with watching Whisper of The Heart?!" I heard Mi Young shriek as I chuckled and sipped my apple juice.
"It's all sappy and romance-y!" exclaimed Seojun while Baek Hyeon just watched them both and looked a little scared.
"Romancy isn't a word." corrected Ha Joon, but he was ignored this time.
"Baek Hyoon-ah, my bff, tell that dumbass that Whisper of The Heart is awesome." Said Mi Young sweetly whilst Seojun shot daggers at her.
"Erm, well you see- "
"Baek Hyoon-ah, I'm your best friend not that bitch. Whisper of The Heart is cringe isn't it?" asked Seojun in a seductive voice hiding the manipulation with his signature smirk.
"I honestly prefer Princess Kaguya." Said Ha Joon under his breath, but he caught all our attention.
"Me too!" I exclaimed cheerfully.
"OH MY GOSH! IS THAT A SMILE I SEE?! ON FRICKIN MOODY HA JOON-AH?!" screamed Mi Young as my eyes widened at Ha Joon's slender pink lips curved into a smile.
"He's smiling! I don't think I've seen this dude smile since... kindergarten!" said Baek Hyeon in wonder.
"Your smile is awes...Y-You look nicer with a smile. You should smile more." I added shyly with a proud wide grin of my own.
"Thanks, Jin-Ae." He said as his small smile turned into a big bashful one.
"Just stating the obvious truth." I said with a wink and heard him inhale a breath sharply.
"Wait, so all of you agree with me that Whisper of The Heart is cringe right?" asked Seojun in confusion.
"NO!" The rest of us yelled back at the same time.
"Ok, ok, cool." Replied Seojun with an eye roll at everyone else, but a cheeky wink at me.
***
"Hey." smiled Seojun as he unexpectedly kissed me on my cheek.
"Hi? You're in a good mood." I laughed and stuffed my books into my locker.
"One more subject, then it's time to go home. Who wouldn't be happy?" he rejoiced while we walked together to the next class.
Science
***
"Since you two are late, you will be partners, grab a lab coat and take a seat at the last row." Said the teacher before Seojun and I stopped bowing and stood straight.
"Thank you, gyosu (professor)." I said quickly before walking to my seat.
"So, lab partners huh? Must be fate." Said Seojun as I laughed.
"In your dreams, yeon-in sonyeon (lover boy)." I laughed as I noticed that there were beakers and containers filled with confusing substances in front of us.
"So, what are we supposed to do now?" Seojun asked with a sheepish grin.
"I think we pour this with this, then heat it and... I don't know." I ranted as he chuckled.
His eyes flickered with amusement when I laughed along with him before heat creeped onto my pale white cheeks.
"Kim Seojun! Behave yourself! Why can't you be more like our new student? She got full marks in last class's pop quiz!" scolded the professor as I covered my mouth with my hands to stop me from laughing like a maniac.
"Well, let's start now Maseuteo (master) Jin-Ae." Grinned Seojun and I felt my heart thump harder and faster against my chest.
***
I laughed uncontrollably while Seojun panicked and muttered a loud trail of curse words.
"It could've been much more horrible colour?" I tried to be optimistic as he frantically scrubbed the dark blue stain on his white shirt.
Yep, shirtless Seojun and all the glory of his chest and muscular back for the world to see, right next to me.
"Lucky bitch, she doesn't even look that pretty." I heard a girl whisper before Seojun suddenly froze in place and his head snapped towards the girl.
"Shut up. Jin-Ae is more beautiful than you and she is all real unlike you, plastic barbie." He said with a smirk while I blushed and sent him a grateful smile.
"Thanks." I mumbled as I took his shirt out of the sink.
"I think the janitor might have bleach and that should get rid of the stain." I explained and let my eyes wander away from his fully exposed chest and shining black eyes.
"Ok, let's go find it."
***
"Knock." I instructed while Seojun slowly lifted his hand, but let it fall back down.
"No, you do it." He complained while scurrying to hide behind me.
He bent slightly and gently held my shoulders. I felt his lips lightly brush against the back of my neck and felt a finger trace my jawline while another tucked a short loose strand of wavy black hair behind my ear before he whispered for me to knock.
Just breathe Jin-Ae, just try, and ignore that a perfectly hot guy is holding onto you from behind and is shirtless.
Knock Knock
"Mmph someone's here." I heard a girl exclaim from inside the closet.
"They'll go away soon, come on, let's continue." Said a boy before a few groans and whimpers followed with the crash of falling objects.
Eh... heh... hehe...
"Jin-Ae, Jin-Ae! Did you break or something?" panicked Seojun as I came back to reality and felt him shaking me by the shoulders.
"T-They're b-busy. W-We can come b-back later." I said with my eyes wide and burning cheeks as I stiffened and turned around to look at confused Seojun.
"What do you mean the Janitor is busy? We just need to get bleach and- "
"NO!" I shrieked in horror as I grabbed his hand before he could twist open the doorknob to the closet.
My poor almost not so innocent eyes...
"Ugh... what now? Oh my..." he whispered as the groaning intensified and we heard a loud thump.
We both froze, our eyes widened, and we looked at each other. His jaw was hanging open and revealed his pearly whites while his cheeks were painted a light shade of pink and his right eye twitched for a few seconds.
"Let's go." He said, grabbing my hand and pulling me away.
"I second that." I agreed, letting him rush us back to the lab.
***
"So, mind explaining why Seojun-ah is showing off his abs in the canteen right now?" asked Ha Joon in disgust while eying Seojun suspiciously.
"He spilled some kind of blue liquid all over his shirt, then tried to wash it off, but it didn't work, so we went to get bleach and..." I trailed off before shaking my head and trying to get rid of the impure thoughts.
"Anywayyyyssss, this juice is really good." I commented before slurping more of the juice.
"You were complaining about how it was too sweet a few minutes ago." Said Baek Hyeon with a raised eyebrow.
"So, what happened after you guys went to get the bleach?" asked Mi Young, increasing my obvious discomfort.
"We went to the Janitor's closet and..." I said looking to Seojun to continue, but he was busy talking to another girl.
"Oh, sorry, she was asking me something about a party on Friday." Seojun said, snapping back to our conversation.
"There were two people fucking in the closet." He said casually as Ha Joon choked on his ramen and my juice went down the wrong pipe.
"D-Did you s-see them?" asked Mi Young as her face became abnormally pale.
"No, but we heard them." Said Seojun with a cheeky grin when his eyes drifted to Baek Hyeon.
"You've been awfully quiet, anything you want to comment on, or tell us?" asked Seojun as Baek Hyeon shook his head.
"Mi Young, you have any secrets?" asked Ha Joon which made surprised me.
"What are you referring too?" she challenged with her head held high.
"What did you and the principle talk about?" he asked as he shook the banana milk a little before twisting open the bottle cap and taking a short sip.
"Well... it's supposed to be a surprise." She said coyly as my curiosity switched on.
"Please tell me! You don't need to tell them, but at least tell me." I pleaded and everyone except for Ha Joon look baffled at my begging.
Ha Joon looked at me with amusement in his eyes and those dark black eyes swirled with emotions which I couldn't quite catch and put my finger on. Weird guy...
"Buttt I won't force you to tell me if it's something personal or really important to keep a secret." I explained to Mi Young as she chuckled at my sudden change of behaviour.
"Ok, so, you know how most schools don't have proms or dances?" she asked, and we all nodded in agreement.
Wait... she did not... OML SHE DID!!!!
"Yes Jin-Ae, I spoke to the principle about it and now there will be a spring dance!" she celebrated as we both danced and jumped around in happiness.
"Oh my gosh! What do I wear?" she exclaimed in panic.
"That's it?" asked Ha Joon in disbelief.
"What more were you expecting?" asked Mi Young in annoyance and Ha Joon shrugged his shoulders.
"Maybe we can go shopping... what?" I squeaked at the end of my sentence when I turned around to see Seojun holding flowers.
The bouquet was simple and had a mix of beautiful blue, white and turquoise lilies and it was wrapped up in creamy white ribbons and lace.
"Go to prom with me?" he asked nervously as I bit back a smile.
"Well, I have to think about that..." I sighed earning a snort from Mi Young, a glare from Ha Joon and a sigh of relief from Baek Hyeon.
Wait, why was Baek Hyeon happy about the idea of me rejecting Seojun? I already made it clear that we're just friends and he didn't even do or say anything about the boba tea accident. Seojun was sweet, he gave me a shirt... he apologised...
"I'll go with you to prom." I replied before I looked around to see students looking at us in confusion.
"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you!" chanted Seojun as he picked me up by the waist and spun me around while I erupted in giggles.
"Where are you going?" I asked Baek Hyeon whilst watching him stand up and walk to the exit of the cafeteria.
"I'm full." He said before leaving.
"I need to go for a second. Thanks, Jin-ae." Said Seojun giving me a quick peck on the cheek before running after Baek Hyeon.
"Well, I need to plan the prom. Najung-e boja (see you later). Said Mi Young cheerfully before running away.
"Well, I warned you. Just don't come crying to me when your heart breaks." Said Ha Joon before slightly bumping my shoulder with his and walking away.