The New Student

The next day, I woke up with a hangover from the other day. The good thing was that I didn't have a headache or anything but was much more out of it. I quickly got ready for another day of school. This time, I wanted to dress a bit different since me and Jo Woon had broken up. I decided to put my hair in a ponytail, put a little bit of make up on and wear a black and white two-piece outfit. I hurried downstairs to eat some hangover soup and drink something to give me a boost of energy. As I sat down to eat, I thought back to last night, I didn't remember much but there was a guy who helped me on my way home. He looked like the guy who helped me pay for my items at the grocery store. I felt like our encounter was a bit strange since he didn't even give me his information. Not to mention, the way he was dressed since he wore the same attire. I couldn't really remember much either, which made me feel uncomfortable.

I grabbed my belongings and walked to school. Me, Rose, and Do Yoon walked to our class as everyone was crowed in the hallway. Surprisingly, A-yeong was walking with her group of friends instead of with my ex-boyfriend. Rose and Do Yoon kept on glancing at my new sudden appearance since they never seen me this glammed up before. They both asked if I had walked into womanhood or if I had a new boyfriend already. I couldn't help but laugh at them and even roll my eye's considering they both wouldn't give up on the thought of me dating again. All of a sudden, A-yeong stopped us in our tracks with an upset appearance. Of course, Rose and Do Yoon wasn't interested with whatever she had to say, so they patted me on the back and quickly left for class. I didn't want to hear what she had to say to me either. I instead told her that I had to attend class like everyone else since the bell was about to ring and my professor was a very strict one. Unfortunately, I wasn't as privilege as her who didn't need to attend class every day and the professor was at her every beckon call.

In class, I told Rose that I didn't discuss nothing with A-yeong since I had to get to class on time. However, I knew that Rose didn't think nothing good would come from our conversation. I didn't understand what she was implying since I had nothing to do with whatever A-yeong was upset about. If it had anything to do with Jo Woon than I wanted to further, myself away from the problem as soon as possible. After class, it was lunch time and Do Yoon met up with us at our usual spot. And Rose filled him in with what was going on, which he didn't understand the situation either. I just wanted all this drama to just disappear since me and Jo Woon had already gone our separate ways. During lunch, A-yeong came over to our table with the same expression from this morning. I stood up from the table and walked to a nearby area where people couldn't hear us talking with each other.

"What is your problem?" I asked upset

"My problem? You told Jo Woon that I had talked to you about us dating and him breaking up with you. And now he wants to end our relationship all of a sudden." she said

"Well, yes because you did in fact talk to me about him dating you and getting ready to break up with me. Didn't you not?!" I stated

"The conversation was not for you to go back and tell him that." she replied

"Well, you should have told me that then I wouldn't have said nothing. However, you took it upon yourself to insert yourself into something that had nothing to do with you. If you wanted him, you should have just waited until he felt uncomfortable to end things with me. Furthermore, if he didn't do it then that meant that he still was in love with me. I just simply told him how I felt about our relationship, which I don't see the problem with. As his girlfriend now former, don't you think I wouldn't have a problem with him dating you?" I explained

*Scoffs* "No, I didn't expect you to have a problem with us dating considering that you didn't care about him. Have you forgotten that he confined in me about you guys' issue?" she said

"Yes! You told me therefore I am very much aware. Which is why I break up with him and told him that we should move on from each other." I replied

"Wait, you broke up with him?!" she said stunned

"Yes, I basically did the job for him. Besides like I said, I don't agree with you guys messing around behind my back, so I just felt like it was time to end it. Now, if he doesn't want to continue the relationship with you then that has nothing to do with me. So, please leave me and my friends alone. If you have a problem, then consult him about it." I said

"Well, I guess!" she said rolling her eyes

"Also, since you say you love him then make sure you take care of him. I will admit that I still have feelings for him, but I think it's better that you be with him instead. Even if he doesn't accept you, you still have to be with him whether it be as a lover or a friend." I said

"Okay!" she said

I walked back to the table with both Rose and Do Yoon as they glare at me with confusion. I just reassure them that everything went well, and I just cleared things up with her. After lunch, I quickly saw Jo Woon which he didn't see me as he was headed to another one of his classes. He didn't look so happy as he turned the corner with his friends. I felt bad for him, but it was for the best. One day, I knew that he would appreciate my decision to let him go. I really wanted him to be happy and focus on his dream of becoming an idol. As for me, I wanted to focus more on school and my family. Maybe in the future, if we are both single then we could rekindle if their anything to rekindle.

My next class was economics, which I was somewhat interested in seeing who the new student was. When I entered the class, everyone was busy gossiping about who the new student could possibly be. One of my classmates, Eun Jung, she felt like it couldn't have been the professor's child. Since our professor wasn't admitted on the school because it involved to much bribery and hold no merit. Which wasn't surprising considering the teachers knew how corrupt the school was due to the directors and principle. Most of the student got into the school by having famous parents, or they were popular themselves. On the other hand, students like me got into this school by getting good grades and landing a scholarship. As the professor walked in, students stopped talking and returned to their seats. She said a few things before the new student had walked in and stood beside her with headphones in his ear.

"Class, this is our new student. Please introduce yourself." she said

"My name is Lee Taeyong!" he said softly

(His voice was so soft but yet deep as he spoke)

"What are you majoring in so the class would know you better?" she asked

"In the art, specifically singing and dancing." he said

"What made you want to take economics?" she asked

"My parents and Label made me take it considering that I couldn't just take art classes." he answered

*Class giggles*

"Thank you! You may take a seat anywhere." she said pointing at the class

As he sat down, girls were glaring at him nonstop and taking pictures. I didn't understand the hype with as to why everyone including the boys were crazy about him. It wasn't like we didn't have other idols attending our school. As I glared at him, he had dark black hair that looked very soft and wavy. He even was wearing all black, ripped jeans, shirt and hoody. I didn't understand his fetish with the color black since there was no lick of color other than black. I just rolled my eyes and focused on what the professor was busy teaching. After class, girls were surrounding him as he tried to leave the class. However, the teacher had to move the students out the way so that he could leave. I felt really bad for him since he was really handsome, which meant girls would crowd over him.

After class, I met up with Rose and Do Yoon this time since our class was so crowded because of Taeyong. Next time, the directors and principle should have idols with the level of fame like Taeyong to have bodyguards. I know that many of the male student would be on edge considering Taeyong is handsome and might steal their girls. On the other hand, many of the other male idols would be happy to have another companion. Again, I never got the hype around him since we had other idols at our school. After school, me and Rose had to get ready for work. I was nervous considering this was my first job working at a music store. But Rose reassured me that it wasn't going to be scary and that I could manage. As were walking to the music store, she asked me if I were aware of the new student that transferred into my class. I replied by telling her yes since she already seemed aware of what took place. She began to ask me what it was like and what did he look like. Which I was confused as to the questions that she was asking. Until I remembered that she was into these types of things. Sometimes, I questioned why she was so against Jo Woon wanting to become an idol, but she adored those type of people.

She kept on begging me to give her an answer since she has classes with boring people. Which made me scoff since I didn't understand what made this man so great in the first place. I went ahead and answered her question by saying that he looked average, and he was quiet nothing to brag about. She rolled her eyes and quickly said that I didn't understand the hype around him because I don't listen to K-pop. Which I admitted that I didn't because it wasn't my cup of tea. I preferred music with just instruments and not lyrics. Even then, I wanted lyrics to be more poetic instead of a bunch of noise and the overrated love songs or even party songs. As we arrived at the music store, it wasn't really busy.

Rose taught be how to clock into work and clock out after the shift ended. Mr. Kim was busy in his office dealing with the inventory as new product was releasing. Mi Kyong (girl with pink hair), she assisted me with how the organization worked and the cleaning. She then even taught me the how to use the cash register as well as she had me check out a few people. After, we just watched people walk in and out of the store. All of a sudden, a man with dark black hair came in who was wearing all black. Of course, Rose and Eun Jung knew that it was none other than Taeyong. I was shocked seeing Rose going crazy over a guy other than her boyfriend, Do Yoon. I rolled my eyes at Rose just going wild as she takes pictures of him seemingly embarrassing me. She whispered to Eun Jung something which she had nodded and walked from behind the counter into the same aisle as Taeyong. I was confused on what she was doing and what exactly did Rose whisper to her. She glared at one of the vinyl's resting on the shelve and dropped it on the floor and began to walk pass Taeyong.

She then circled around and walked back in our direction. I had hit her for her embarrassing behavior since it was not appropriate considering we were employee's. He began to walk over to the counter with an album in his hand instead of a vinyl. Rose happily asked him if he would like it, if she could check him out. However, he glanced at her with a serious look on his face and declined. Surprisingly, he glared at me and asked if I could check him out instead. Which made my face light up in shock since I wasn't trying to impress him nor get his attention. Of course, I did as he requested since I had to do my job and make a good impression for Mr. Kim. After, I handed him his bags and receipt before he left, he said, "See you in class." While I stood their shocked, Rose and Eun Jung were busy laughing and high fiving each other.

After work, I quickly walked home since it was pretty late, and Rose walked home with Eun Jung. They were still cracking up about their little trick while I was still upset by it. I didn't even understand why Rose would pull such a trick. However, I found it weird that he said that he would see me in class as if he was paying attention to me. From what I could remember, he had his headphones in and sleeping. I didn't bother to make sense of it since I didn't care. At home, I took a quick shower, put on my pajamas and put the tv on while doing homework. I grabbed my phone and began scrolling through social media. It was announced that there would be another world tour, as I glanced at the artist, I noticed that Taeyong was on the promotional poster. That's when it all started to make sense that he was a K-pop idol from one of the popular labels - S.M entertainment. Not to mention, his group, Nct were gaining strong popularity in Korea and worldwide as well.

I was sitting on my bed shock that this was the man that girls were going crazy about. Of course, I had to calm myself by exiting social media and returning to my studies. After a while, I had plugged in my phone and turned off the light. I hopped that the following day was going to be good and not a complete shit show.