Confound

My alarm for school went off as I kept on tossing and turning through the sheets. I really didn't want to get up to go to school considering many things. I finally turned off my alarm, got ready for school, and went downstairs for breakfast. This time, I decided to eat a yogurt since I didn't feel like making such a big meal. My mother had texted me since she left that she would be coming home soon. I was really excited since I missed her, I didn't have her to discuss the crazy things that were going on at school and most importantly her cooking. My mind kept on going back to the very words that weird guy said, "see you in class". As if, we were close or something, he barely even paid attention to me.

It was getting late, so I grabbed my bag and left to walk to school. Unfortunately, Rose and Do Yoon wasn't in front of the school waiting for me like usual. I had asked one of the other student's what was going on since everyone was clearly excited for something. She pointed to the direction of the courtyard, were students normally sit and hang out at. In America, I know that they have the same thing, but it was called a quad. There was such a large crowd that I couldn't even see what was going on, since I was only five feet tall. I tried my best to end up in the front since I was desperate to see what all the commotion was. I was so shocked that it was Taeyong who was just sitting listening to music while students just stood their surrounding him. I rolled my eyes at the thought of someone getting this much attention for be handsome and talented at most.

I finally found Rose who was busy gushing over him and taking more pictures. I thought that she had enough since he came to our job the other day. However, I could see that - that wasn't the case since she was going full force with it. I wondered where Do Yoon was because he would've quickly put a stop to this, yet he was nowhere to be seen. The bell was about to ring, Taeyong got up as everyone was getting ready to leave. He quickly met eye contact with me as I was trying to grab Rose to head to class. He swiftly brushed passed me with a smirk on his face while he walked towards the double doors. For a second, I really wanted to grab this man by his shirt and ask him, "who the hell he is smirking at?"

Me and Rose finally got to class almost a couple minutes late, I was so upset with her for ditching me. However, I tried not to take my anger out on her since I was madder at the fact that people were just standing their glancing at Taeyong. For a second, I thought maybe he would be singing, playing an instrument or just signing autographs, but this man was just sunbathing. I was so bothered by the idea and Rose's behavior that I ignored her for the whole class period. Of course, she laughed at my pettiness and began paying attention to the lecture. After class, the professor had called me to her desk as she handed me a note that she had gotten before class. Of course, I didn't know what it contained, so I planned on reading it during my break. I hope that it didn't contain the results to my test that was a couple days ago. I wasn't ready to face the emotions of being let down because of my lack of commitment when it came to studying.

During lunch, it was really nice and peaceful until Taeyong had made his appearance yet again. Thankfully, me, Rose, and Do Yoon had already gone through the lunch line so it wouldn't get too crowded. We sat at our usual table; I didn't even bother to pay any attention to him since I was still bothered. I glared at Rose with a sharp look to not even discuss Taeyong, of course she agreed to my request. While Do Yoon was busy eating his food that he had prepared in culinary class, he just needed a drink from the lunch line. Taeyong had sat at the table across from us that was empty, however many female students surrounded him as he ate. I quickly glared at him from the side of my eye as he was glaring back at me with another smirk on his face.

Of course, it made me even more upset inside, but I remained unbothered. After lunch, we all split to go to our last class of the day before heading off to work. During economics, the professor had us take our seats so she could begin her lecture. All of a sudden, people kept on glancing at me as as if something was on my face. Until I realized that Taeyong was sitting right next to me. I could closely hear some of the students whispering that it made me feel uncomfortable. I quickly wanted to change my seat but that would make me appear disrespectful and class already begun. So, I had to put up with the feeling of being uncomfortable.

I took out my notebook for note taking as the professor was explaining the power point that she created for this particular module. Until, Taeyong had asked me if I had pen since he couldn't find his. I signed and gave him one of my back up black pens as he thanked me in return. A moment later, he kept on staring at me as I tried to focus on the lecture.

"What is wrong with you?" I whispered

"Nothing, why?" he asked

"You keep on staring at me as if you have a problem or something. I gave you a pen since you couldn't find yours and yet you are still bothering me." I replied

"I'm sorry, but you are really pretty." he said smiling

*Blushes* "Well, thank you. But please stop bothering me since I have to focus on the lecture." I stated

"You know, you are the first person - girl that hasn't gone crazy over me." he said

"Oh, I'm sorry." I said sarcastically

"No need, I like things this way. Its stressful being someone like me who is popular coming from a really famous group and company." he said

"If it's that stressful then why don't you bother to get bodyguards?" I mumbled

"What?!" he asked

"Oh! Nothing." I replied

"Are you busy after class?" he asked

"Yeah, I have work." I answered

"Okay!" he said

After class, I was busy putting up my laptop, pens, notebook, and textbook that I didn't realize that he had already left. I was shocked that he asked me about where I was going to be after school. I didn't know if me hanging out with him was such a good idea considering that he is an idol. I didn't want some much attention on to me and I definitely didn't want nobody to get the wrong idea. Especially since I still was healing from a long-time relationship and still had feelings for that person. It was very conflicting, but I made up my mind to just be careful and not give him that much attention. Me and Rose walked to work after school while Do Yoon had gone home as his father picked him up.

At work, it was pretty chill since we didn't have anything new as Mr. Kim was working on the inventory. He told us that we could just chill out until people came in to purchase some items. Of course, we spent most of our time talking or cleaning since it was a bit messy from the other day. Before we knew it, Taeyong came walking into the door wearing the same clothes from school. This time, he didn't bother wearing a mask or anything to hide his identity. He came to the front as I was about to head in the back until Rose pulled me by my shirt. He spoke to Eun Jung before she gave me a glanced and smiled. He moved his head in my direction and smiled at me. Eun Jung and Rose rushed me out from the counter telling me that they would take over my shift and that I could hang with Taeyong with a grin. Of course, I didn't want to but of course there was nothing that I could have done.

It was getting late, so he decided to walk me home. I didn't know who asked him to walk me home since it was his fault that Eun Jung and Rose made me go home early. As we walked, I didn't say anything making him not say anything either. For a moment, he began to stare at me before glancing ahead. I couldn't stand the constant silence between us, so I was forced to make conversation.

"Why are you walking me home? Don't you have other things to do, like practice or go to fan meetings?" I asked

"No, since I have school. My idol activities as been put on a pause since I need a lot of time to study and attend class. However, I can still do fan meetings and other stuff. " He said

"Oh!" I said

"Enough about me, what are you majoring in? Economics?" he asked

"Gosh no! I am majoring in business." I replied

"Okay! What business do you want to own?" he asked

"A bakery." I answered

"Bakery? I thought maybe you would want to own a music label or something." he said

"What gave you that thought?" I asked laughing

"Well, you do work at a music store." he said

"I am sorry to burst your bubble, but my friend got me that job and this is just a part time job." I said smiling

"You know, you are pretty when you smile." he said

*Blushes* "Stop! Saying that." I said

"Are you blushing?" he said pointing at me

"No!" I shouted

*Laughs*

"Anyways, this is my house. I will get going." I said

"Have a goodnight! I'll see you around." he said with a smirk

As he left, I was so relieved because he was so bothersome. I didn't understand why he wanted to hang out with me since he had the nerves to sit next to me at school. It was really confounding since he was a popular person sitting next to me an average person. Furthermore, there were other pretty girls at school who would be interested in him. As I was getting ready for bed, Jo Woon texted me. I was really surprised since we hadn't spoken since the broke up which I hadn't seen him much at school either. On the other hand, A-yeong hasn't been attending school either. So, I wondered about both of their relationship.

Phone📱:

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Are you okay?

Me: Yeah! Why?

❤️Boyfriend❤️: I heard that there is a popular guy attending your class, so I didn't want you to get hurt considering this guy is an idol.

Me: Oh, yeah! It's nothing serious, besides our teacher has it under control.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Okay, that sounds good.

Me: How have you been? I haven't seen much of you lately.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: I have been good. I just been busy with other things like practicing for the talent show that is coming up, so I have been leaving school early

Me: Okay! I hope you do good.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Are you not coming?

Me: Sorry, I can't.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Why? 🤷‍♂️

Me: Because I have work and my mother is coming back home tomorrow. And I need to fix the house for when she comes home.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Oh! Okay.

Me: What happened to you and A-yeong?

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Nothing, I just broke things off with her.

Me: Why?

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Because...I am still in love with you.

Me: I think it is best that you give her a chance, since she does like you.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Are you not hearing yourself? I don't like her like that, I want to be with you instead.

Me: But I don't. I want what's best for you and I think you need to be with someone like her.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: Mina, I didn't mean to cheat you, okay. I just told her about our issues, I don't know what she is telling you but it's not true.

Me: I don't care what's true or not, at the end of the day, you shouldn't be telling her an outsider our business. Again, don't deny your relationship with her for the sake of wanting to get back with me. Because, again I am moving on, and I want something more for myself.

❤️Boyfriend❤️: 😭😭

Me: Goodnight

After texting Jo Woon, I came to the realization after our conversation that it was best to change his caller ID. I was so tired, so I plugged in my phone got ready for bed. I hopped that Jo Woon would just give up and move on from me. I still loved him, but I just wanted better for him at this point. We could be friend but however he wouldn't understand that things are over. I don't know what really was going on between him and A-yeong but that wasn't for me to know. I didn't care whether they were messing around or friends. He should have known better not to speak about us to anyone other than our inner friend circle. Which I knew that he didn't like Rose, but he could've talked to Do Yoon instead since he is reliable. At this point, there wasn't nothing left of our relationship.