Nerds in Love

8/14/2019 Nerds in Love

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Books. They are never intriguing no matter the plot, character orthe fancy cover.

I hate books, and anything thats related. You name it, libraries,book stores, schools, nerds.

Especially, nerds . Choi Jin Seon

I hated him.

But I fell in love with him.

When I thought he was a prize from god

When I thought hed be the one to stay with forever

When I thought he loved me too

Death, pulled us apart.


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My entire fault of walking into his peaceful lifeand,

my total ignorance that believed I could be with someone without asmuch dilemma

happened to end his and my life on an utterly unexpected note.

When I thought he was a prize from god

When I thought hed be the one to stay with forever

When I thought he loved me too

Death, pulled us Oh give me a break!

He threw the booklet carelessly onto the table. If this is another sappy love story you canend it right there. I said the genre is comedy not tragedy! Plus, a story starts with a prologue,

not an epilogue!

Please, Mr. Kwan. You gotta pass me on this assessment. If I fail, I gotta kiss my Ferrarigoodbye.

You dont even have a Ferrari. He scoffed.

I will, if I pass this assessment.

The teacher stopped and stared his student in the eye, deep in thought. Suddenly, he proppedhis arms on the table and leaned towards his student with a mischievous grin.

Whats in it for me?

Ill let you drive it for a day.

Deal. He sat back in his chair. Cleared his throat and laughed heartedly.

The hearty laugh echoed throughout the hallway.


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Having been woken up before noon was a crabby start for Choi Jin Seon. Taking her time,she dragged her footsteps down the corridor and into the hall of a dinning room. Half sleepyand half annoyed, she pushed open the door and greeted the cheerful laughter.

The dinning table of ten was filled with a man in his fifties, a lady in her twenties. As Jin

Seon made her entrance, their laughter quietened.

Why are you still here? Was the surprised question coming from the head of the table Mr.Choi, Its not very good to be late for the first day of school. Hun.

The maid pulled out a chair as Jin Seon approached the table. She slumped into the chair andrubbed her eyes.

What school?

Remember our deal? He pointed to the two girls at the table and then at himself. If you getyour butt to school and graduate, your sister Jin Ae wont get married.

Jin Seon scoffed. By now she was fully awake. Taking a sip from her glass of milk, she picked up her utensils to begin her meal.

I was only joking when I said that. She mumbled from a mouth full of sandwich.

Well I wasnt.

The sincerity in her fathers voice became a warning. She lifted her head and swallowed thefood in her mouth.

What do you mean you wasnt joking? she frown, a little confused. How could youdepend your lovely Jin Aes future on me? she asked sarcastically, pointing at her sister whowas seating opposite her. Or are you only thinking that I wont graduate so shell getmarried to that punk anyway. That way, you win both ways.

No. I want you to graduate, and I believe you can.

But She turned to her sister. How can you agree to this? I mean, you cant marry theman you love if I graduate. Are you nuts?

Jin Ae smiled, Im with dad. Your education comes before anything.

Unbelievable. She shook her head and resumed eating, unaware of the triumphantexchanges between her father and her sister.

As the three resumed eating, Jin Seon suddenly laughed.

Guess what? She smirked. Im not going to school.

Her dad and sister looked up at her as if she was crazy.

You know why? She asked her dad. Because, our deal was, if I go to school and graduate,


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Jin Ae cant get married. BUT! Thats if I graduate out of Kang Shin Academy.

She leaned forward and patted her dad on the shoulder.

Dad, Im sorry, but a boys school aint goona to accept a girl. She threw her head back and

began laughing hysterically.

Oh. Really?

Kevin, are you really going to get a Ferrari?

Which model?

What colour?

What year?

Can I ride in it?

The door to the classroom slid open. Mr. Kwan stepped in and stared down the noise.

Why cant you guys learn from Tae Hyuk? When Im not in the classroom, I expect all of you to be working like him. Hear me! He banged his long wooden rule on the table. A few

that sat near by startled with a jump.

Now, Ill be right back and I expect all of you to be working when Im back. He walkedout, remembering to slam the door shut.

When was the last time you were in a classroom where everyone worked quietly under thecircumstances of having no teacher?

Cant remember? Thats right, because it never happens.

Everyone turned to the back of the room.

Tae Hyuk! Kevin stood up and walked towards him. Please, I beg you to stop being anerd. He whispered. Whats there to write about dude? Can you stop working and just belike us? You making us look bad.

Whatever. The guy replied uninterestedly. With his finger trailing the lines of a paragraph,he scribbled a few more notes into his A4 workbook.

The door opened again and everyone quickly ran to their seats. Seating up straight and quietthey waited for Mr. Kwan to enter.

Jin Seon stepped into the classroom. Half curious, she greeted a room full of boys and noteacher. Cue to her appearance, the boys released their tensed muscles and conversation broke


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out again.

But in the next second, every eye was staring back at her; except one that was still scribblingaway in his books.

Who you after? Cutie. A boy in the front row winked at her.

She flinched at the gesture and looked away.

Kevin, dont tell me shes yours. Someone shouted at the back of the room.

Ive never seen her. He stood up slowly, keeping his eyes on Jin Seon.

She frowned with annoyance, the curious stares made her feel like an alien in a sciencelaboratory.

Hey cutie, wanna play cards with us?

How about oppa buy you some lollies?

Whos your daddy!!

As Mr. Kwan passed the corridor, he caught the sight of Jin Seon.

Oh! There you are. Stepping into the classroom, he was amused by the hungry starescoming from the class of wolves.

You are drooling. He smacked one on the head.

Alright, be quiet. Standing on his teaching stage, Mr. Kwan held up his rule ready to smack it on the table for silence, but this time, it was needless.

Introduce yourself. He smiled at Jin Seon and nodded.

Clearing her throat, she took a brief glance around the room.

Im Choi Jin Seon, your new class mate.

WHAT?

Oh~ No! Shes a he! Get away from me! Im dead straight.

Half the class drowned with disappointment.

What, did you get a sex exchange?!

Even though its a pretty good job, I still rather to date the ugliest girl next door.

She is a girl you fool! Mr. Kwan snapped. God you guys are so stupid. Jin Seon, take aseat He trailed off, trying to find a vacant seat in the room. Spotting one next to Tae Hyuk,


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he smiled.

HERE! Kevin stood up and kicked his partner off the seat. Jin Seon, Ive got a seat for you! he wiped the seat with his sleeve and threw the guys bag in his face. Go sit with TaeHyuk, you might learn something.

Alright, next to Kevin.

Looking at the fool waving his hand in the middle of the room, Jin Seon rolled her eyes andmade her way down the isle.

But after all, there isnt much to complain about for Jin Seon, because Kevin is one of the best looking guys around.

Hi. Im Cha Min Suk. Call me Kevin.

Jin Seon beamed. You can call me Jin Seon.

What if I wanna call you Jinnie? he winked.

Dont do that. She grimaced. It devalues your charm.

So you are saying, I should play cool? he sat up, interested in learning his first lesson onhow to turn a girl on.

She chuckled. Whatever.

Whats that suppose

Mr. Kevin Cha. I would appreciate it very much if you shut up and let me start my lesson.

Psst. Why are you here?

What do you mean?

Why is a pretty girl like you in a school of monks?

Long story. She hissed back. Ill tell you when we have a chance.

He nodded and turned back to his work.

Curious as to what kind of people belonged in this place, Jin Seon looked around her,inspecting the guys in the classroom.

Under the untagged white blouse, hanging tie, navy blue vest and gray trousers, there wasntanyone that was out of the ordinary. Except Kevin who stood out with his looks.


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Remembering that someone had no reaction or interest when she initially entered the class,Jin Seon turned to the back of the room and spotted the person sitting in the corner.

He was reading from the text book through his black framed glasses. His school uniform was perfectly worn and his hair was styled and un-dyed.

Pfft. She turned to face the front of the room. Nerd.

Huh?

Nothing. She smiled sweetly.

Oh~ Kevin nodded as Jin Seon finished her long story that she promised. So everything isa deal. Your dad must have some useful sources to get you in an all boys school.

Knowing her father, Jin Seon simply smiled.

You wanna put that book in my locker? Kevin offered, opening his lock and unintendedlyspilling a locker full of envelopes onto the floor. Oops.

He bent down and began picking it up with Jin Seons help.

Where are these from?

Next door. He pointed towards the exit of the hall, where it led to the grass field and over the fence was the Kang Shin Girls High School.

Oppa! Like a horse had been zapped, a girl sped into the hall and ran towards Kevin andJin Seon.

Oppa, when are you going to get your Ferrari? She linked her arms around Kevins. You promised to let me ride in it if I did your assessment for you.

Yeah. That sappy story you wrote gave me a lot of help. He said sarcastically, peeling her off him.

Really, you need to stop with soap opera and write some quality stuff. I had to beg my wayfor a pass. He shoved the love letters into her hands.

The girl just stood there with a sad look on her face.

Placing Jin Seons text book in his locker, he slammed it shut and lead the way out, leavingthe poor girl on the spot with a pile of love letters.

That was slack.

Trust me, Jin Seon shes not as innocent as she appears to be. If you know what kind of


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person she is, youd think she deserved it. He looked back, just to check that she wasntfollowing him. Why do you think such a good looking guy like myself is still single?

She giggled.

Anyways. I would want to give you a ride, but right now, I don't have a car. He shrugged.

Lets go catch the bus together.

Without any other way to get home, Jin Seon nodded.

Hey Kevin!

The two of them turned around and found Kevins ex-seating partner that he kicked off theseat running towards them.

Did you see Tae Hyuk?

Hes probably in the library. He assumed. Why?

Oh, give this to him. He handed Kevin a calculator. I forgot to return it.

Alright.

Oh. By the way, Im Chu-chu. He introduced himself to Jin Seon.

Hi, Chu-Chu. She couldnt help but giggle at the name.

A car beeped at the gates, and the familiarity of the vehicle brought a frown onto Jin Seonsface.

Is that for you?

She rolled his eyes. See you tomorrow Kevin. And Chu-Chu. She waved and walkedtowards the black sleek car.

Opening the door, she greeted a faint fragrance of cologne.

I hope you are not here to blame me because you cant marry my angle of a sister anymore.

The guy in the drivers seat chuckled. So I see you fell for the trap.

She glared at him. What trap?

You are not all that smart. Jin Seon. Everything is a set up. He took out a cigarette and wasabout to lit it when Jin Seon flicked it out of his mouth and threw it out the window. Passivesmoking is worse than smoking, so if you gonna die, do it on your own.

Fine. Anyway. Your dad and your sister spent months doing this. When they needed a person


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to play the bad fianc who has to be hated by the sister-in-law, they found me. So dont hateme.

So, theres no marriage in the first place?

Nop.

And all this is about me getting my butt back to school and get bored. They are basicallytorturing me.

Yep.

Why are you telling me this?

Your sister called me a bit.ch this morning. So I decided to turn them in. he tapped hisfinger on the steering wheel. So do you still want to go home or

Lets go to the company.

Its good to have you back again. Mr. Choi laughed happily. Its been a few years. Howhave you been?

Its alright.

You changed so much. Taller, stronger and more handsome. He laughed. I bet you have a bunch of girls chasing your ass around.

The door swang open and stood outside was a enrage girl in her mini-skirt, white blouse andnavy blue vest uniform.

Im not going back to school anymore! Jin Seon marched towards her fathers table.Everything is a trap, you cheated.

What are you talking about?

My supposed brother-in-law told me everything.

Out of the corner of her eyes, she became aware of the familiar colours that matched her uniform. Turning her head a fraction, her eyes budged.

NNerd?


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Nnerd?

The guy sitting on the chair raised his eyebrows in question.

Taking a few steps closer, Jin Seon grabbed his chiselled jaws and tilted his head leftand right with a puzzled frown between her brows. Though surprised by her bluntact, he did nothing to stop her.

After a quick scan, she folded her arms and studied him from head to toe as he gazedat her with his soft hazel eyes.

His shirt was no longer tucked neatly inside his trousers, and the tie that hangsloosely around his half buttoned shirt revealed his chiselled collar bones. Without the black framed glasses to go with his defined features, he looked less intelligent butmore attractive.

Comparing to the guy she saw earlier, the one sitting in front of her was a nerd turned cool .

Are you checking me out?

Woken by his comment, Jin Seon mentally kicked herself and looked away,humiliated by the smug grin on his face and the mocking ssunshine from herbrother-in-law.

So you two already met in school? Mr. Choi asked, chuckling quietly to hisdaughters embarrassment.

Yes.

No.

He raised a brow at the two.

What do you mean no? Im in your class. She protested.

I go to an all boys school, how can you be in my class?

She rolled her eyes and sighed.

What, do you have short term memory loss? Or are you just playing dumb.

He ignored her and cast a glance at Mr. Choi.

Well. Mr. Choi cleared his throat. Tae Jin is going to be working for me from now on. Youll have plenty of chance to introduce to each oth-


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Wait. Jin Seon interrupted. You cant let him work for us.

Why not?

Hes a pretend. At school his name is Tae Hyuk, and what is it now?

Tae Jin. Tae Jin answered.

Yeah that. How do you know hes not a spy from our rival? she asked her dad. And just now, hes playing dumb like he doesn't know me.

Good to have you back Jin. Sun Woong (the brother-in-law) smiled, as if there wasnt any interruptions from Jin Seon.

Im looking forward to work with you again. The two shook hands and hugged.

Jin Seon, who stood by the side, was confused and annoyed.

Anyways. Theres an arrival at the dock tonight. Mr. Choi continued. Tae Jin, I want you to go with Sun Woong.

Tae Jin nodded.

Im coming too.

No. Mr. Choi declined at once. You are grounded.

She sighed. What did I do now?

If youre not going to school, then youre grounded.

Ok, fine. Ill go to school.

Surprised, he blinked and thought he heard her wrong. What was that?

I said, I. Will. Go. To. School.

And youll go to school until you graduate. He confirmed.

Yeah. Whatever.

Ok! Good. He clapped. Look after her, you two.

Why did you decide to come along? Sun Woong asked in the car. I remember you

hated this kind of business.


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She cast a glance at the back seat and saw Tae Jin looking out the window. Youreally want to know?

Spill it already.

Im gonna catch his tail and find out what hes up to. She nodded with a mysterioussmirk.

He chuckled. Tae Jin is safe. Hes not a spy or whatever. He used to work for us.

Yeah right. She agreed sarcastically. How come Ive never seen him?

Thats because he was working for us in Japan.

But why does he need to change his name?

Are you talking about me? Tae Jin interrupted loudly.

No, we are talking about Tae Hyuk . She beamed mockingly.

He rolled his eyes to a side and turned to look out the window again.

See, hes got nothing to say.

Sun Woong parked his sleek BMW by the road and waited under the street light. When a ship became visible on the dark horizon, he opened his door and got out withTae Jin.

Stay in the car and dont come out no matter what happens. He ordered and shutthe door firmly.

Jin Seon looked out the window in the passengers seat and watched the two walk along the wooden platform and became a silhouette in the distance. She tapped herfingers on the dash board and looked around to see if there was anything to help her

pass time.

Tugging his hands inside his pockets, Tae Jin rocked on his heels as he waited forSun Woong to do the exchange business.

The men handed over a book that Sun Woong opened and smiled satisfactorily at. Hethen pulled out a package inside his jacket pocket and handed over to the man.

When both side were satisfied with the completion of the deal, Sun Woong and TaeJin turned to leave. However, finding themselves encircled in a group of ten otherguys, Sun Woong rolled his eyes in annoyance.

He turned back to the man standing by the ship, who now had a gun aiming at him.


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A real man keeps to his words.

The man chuckled. A real man would love his money more than his words.

Your logic is bullshi.t.

A loud bang woke Jin Seon in her nap. She quickly sat up and looked out the window to see that a fight had broken out on the far side of the dock.

Her hands reached out to open the door but she hesitated and sat back. She knew better than to involve herself in unnecessary danger. She is not a coward. She knowsthat putting herself in danger meant putting Sun Woong or any other person workingfor her father in danger.

It had always been like this. Ever since she was a little girl, she had body guardsfollowing anywhere and everywhere she goes. And Sun Woong was one child of a body guard that was responsible for her protection. He followed everywhere she went, and stopped almost anything she thought was fun to do, that led to her hatingattitude towards him.

She always found it odd. Her dad wasnt the over protective ones, because Jin Aedidnt have any body guard around her. She was the trouble maker and Jin Ae wasthe perfect child, yet, she received more attention than Jin Ae. Adding on to that, Jin Ae was his child whereas Jin Seon is merely a one-year-old adopted girl from theorphanage.

She sat back in the seat and resumed her nap that was woken by a gun shot.

Tae Jin had a guy by the collar as he punched him in the face and kicking him intothe water. Before he could react, another guy had threw his arms around Tae Jinsneck and began choking him, he backed towards the wall and crashed his opponentagainst the rough surface, colliding between Tae Jin and the wall, the impact wasgreat enough to break a few ribs. The guy coughed and suffocated before fallingunconscious.

Sun Woong picked up the package in the shipmans hand.

If you dont keep to your words, you dont keep your money. He smiled sarcastically and tugged the package back inside his pocket. Adding another kick to the manschest, he walked away victoriously.

The door opened and Jin Seon opened her eyes.

Here.

Sun Woong tossed the book onto her lap and sat in the drivers seat. She opened it tofind a rectangular hollow in the middle of the book.

I wouldnt hate books so much if it wasn't a tool for you guys to do the dirty business.


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Sun Woong chuckled and ignited the car. You are just using it as a excuse.

Seeing Sun Woong was safe and sound, she was not surprised but somewhatdisappointed.

He never gets touched in a fight.

She turned to the back seat and caught Tae Jin wiping the corner of his mouth. A bruise was beginning to blemish his flawless skin.

She smiled to herself.

Goal.

*Beep Beep*

He looked out the window and saw a yellow Ferrari parked at the gates of hisapartment.

Gulping down the remaining content in his milk carton, he shoved a piece of toast inhis mouth and ran out of the door.

Morning.He mumbled a reply and opened the door to get inside the passenger seat.

Like my baby? Kevin asked patting his steering wheel. What happened to yourmouth?

I bumped into the corner of the table.

Again? He ssunshineed. Tae Hyuk, if I didnt know better, Id think you fought.

I don't fight. He stated bluntly.

Yeah. Nerds don't fight. They read. And drive. He added and unbuckled his seat belt.

What re you doing?

You drive. He opened the door. Igot a sore foot.

Yeah, whatever. You just suck at driving.


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Whats this?

Sun Woong ssunshineed behind Jin Seon. You got admires.

She blinked at the two guys kneeling before her. One had a bouquet of roses in hishands and the other held a teddy bear.

Please go out with me. The two begged.

She scratched her head.

I-

A car horn stopped her.

Turning to the gates, she found an eye-catching Ferrari park at the side walk.

The window rolled down and Kevin waved through the passenger seat.

As she waved back, she caught sight of the driver who was closer to her. The bruiseon the corner of his mouth and the black framed glasses put an idea in her mind.

She turned back to the two guys on their knees.

Im taken.

WHAT?!

Sniffing their tears back, the two hugged each other on the spot and cried a river.

By who? They asked, pointing to Sun Woong. Is it him?

Nah-uh. She shook her head. Tae Jin.

Sun Woong raised his brows.

Tae Jin? The two looked at each other with confusion.

Thats right. cuz he doesnt even exit! Puahaha!! Jin Seon smiled angelically andthought to herself.

Skipping into the classroom, she paused at the door and looked straight to the back corner of the room.

Finding the nerd slumped in his seat and engaging himself in a book with his


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headphones on, she wondered towards him and sat next to him.

Hoping that he would give himself in, she stared at him and waited. However, he wastotally ignorant to her existence. Seeing that plan A had failed, she reached out andpulled his earphone off.

He took a quick glance of her under his glasses and went back to his book.

Sohow did you get that bruise Tae Jin ? She asked, Oops. I should call you Tae Hyuk at school shouldn't I? She beamed.

I bumped myself on the table corner.

Oh. Really ? She nodded sarcastically. Mmmwhere did you learn how to fight?

I don't fight.

So what kind of medication are you on? She asked, half serious. Or are you bipolar? She gasped.

He flipped a page and didn't reply.

A finger tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around to find the owner of theseat she was in. Hi Chu Chu. She got up and gave the seat to him.

Morning Jin Seon. He smiled. Sup Tae Hyuk.

Hey. He mumbled and flipped the page again.

Damn. He reads fast!

Slowly, she headed back to her seat and stared at him from that direction until Kevincame and asked her what she was doing.

You are interested in Tae Hyuk? He chuckled. Well, he does have charms in hisown ways. But that guy would rather read his book than date a girl.

She grimaced. Is he gay?

He laughed out loud. You should find out.

Holding her lunch tray, she looked around the cafeteria and spotted the nerd seating by the window. He was looking out into the grass field and his plate of lunch lay untouched on his table.

She walked towards him and placed her plate opposite his.


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He didnt welcome her but neither did he reject her company.

She sat down and began her meal, taking glances of him every 30 seconds.

Why don't you eat?

Im not hungry.

Then, can I have yours? She asked, a little hesitant.

He pushed his plate towards her. She smiled happily and dug in.

You sure you dont want anything? She asked, poking a meatball with her fork.

Have a meatball. She extended her fork towards him and offered.

He looked at the food and shook his head.

Cmon. I feel bad for eating your share.

Seeing his hesitation, she stood up so she could reach his mouth and poked themeatball in his lips.

Now you touched it, you gotta eat it. She said. Just eat it. The chef would be angry if we throw it away.

Indecisively, he opened his mouth and catching the chance Jin Seon shoved themeatball in his mouth.

Sitting back down, she realised that she has caught on the attention of people that sataround their table.

Tae Hyuk cleared his throat uneasily and sat back in his chair to look out the window again.

So did you find out? Kevin asked in the hallway.

Find out about what?

If Tae Hyuk is gay. I saw you two in the cafeteria. He chuckled. If I didn't know better, Id think you two were dating.

She mentally slapped herself. Maybe he just hasnt met a girl whos more interestingthan a book, though I dont see anything good about books myself-

She was cut off by an unfriendly bump in the shoulder. Turning her head to see who was clumsy enough to bump into someone in a not so crowded hallway, she found a


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Stop laughing! If you are laughing because I like a guy

Yah~ how about we make a bet? She interrupted and placed a hand on hisshoulder.

What bet?

In three days, I bet you, I can make that nerd fall for me. She grinned.

Hong Gi scoffed and rolled his eyes in disbelieve. This girl has no shame.

She merely shrugged off the comment. So, is it on?

Its on. He agreed, nodding his head. But if you dont, you have to come to schooldisguised as a boy until you graduate.

Fine.

Deal.

See you in three days.

Two days and twelve hours.

Lifting his head high and proud, Hong Gi walked off.

Jin Seon turned to Kevin, who was chuckling at the amusement he found in the two.

If you are thinking Tae Hyuk is a typical nerd, you better go tell Hong Gi now thatthe deal is over.

Whats a typical nerd? She asked.

Vulnerable as a trapped little mouse and a loser who gets pushed around by everyone .

She scratched her head. Nah, I just think hes a nerd who doesn't like to talk. She beamed.

So whats your plan?

She raised a brow. Plan?

He stared at her dumbfounded.

While she thought hard for a plan, her cell began to ring.

The caller ID read: B astard-in-Law .

Lee Sun Woong! I told you not to call me at school! she yelled into the phone.


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If youd come out on time I wouldnt have to call you.

What are you talking about?

Your enemy-friends 18th birthday party

Sun Woong lifted his head and laughed.

Standing before him was a girl out of her comfort zone.

Jin Seon wore a silky strapless white dress that tightened around her waist and

puffed out into a mini wedding dress that reached up to her knees, showing off her well toned legs that wobbled on a pair of high heels.

She took a few unsteady steps forward and slumped onto the floor.

I cannot walk on these. She took her white heels off and tossed them at Sun Woong.

Lets go buy another pair. He stood up and walked towards her.

Theres half an hour till the party starts. She reminded him.

Then, borrow a pair off Jin Ae.

Her heels are higher than these.

Then dont go. He sighed and reached out to help her up. You didnt want to go inthe first place anyway. Id rather sit at home watch TV than pretend to be your boyfriend for the night.

Standing up, she straightened out her dress and picked up her heels.

Whatever. Lets go.

Where are your contact lenses? Kevin called from the bathroom and tugged hishead out to see if Tae Hyuk was dressed. Hurry up and wear your tie.

He lifted up his collar and slipped the silk material around his neck. Walking towardsthe bathroom, he found Kevin rummaging through his cupboard.


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Put your contacts on. He pointed blindly at the table while taking out gel and hairspray from the cupboard. Do your hair and Ill wait for you in the car.

Sun Woong parked his car at the hotels grand entrance.

The door opened for Jin Seon and she stepped out. Before the door closed, sheturned back to Sun Woong, who was opening his door to get out.

You can go home and watch your TV.

Huh?

The whole world knows you're my brother-in-law. How weird would it be tointroduce you as my boyfriend tonight?

Yah! I dont like Jin Ae.

The door closed and he watched her lone figure walk into the reception hall anddisappear around the corner.

Taking his phone out, he dialled a set of numbers and waited for an answer.

When an angelic voice answered on the line, he placed the speaker close to his mouth

and screamed.I don't like you!

He sighed. Im sorry Tae Hyuk.

Tell me why we are here. He looked out the window and stared at the grand hotel before them.

Kevin bit his lips and hesitated. I set you up with a blind date.

He chuckled and waited for Kevin to continue.

Its been years and I think you should get a girlfriend before people start to believe whatever rumour Hong Gi is spreading.

I dont care.

But I do! He got out of the car and dragged Tae Hyuk with him.


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you sure you wont get raped? They giggled.

No need to worry for me, Im no girl like you who is sl.utty enough to catch thatmuch attention. She grinned sarcastically.

Help yourself around. Chae Ri cleared her throat. Ill talk to you later. She flickedher hair and turned her back on Jin Seon.

Letting out a sigh, Jin Seon turned on her heels and searched for a place where shecould sit and rest her sore foot.

The huge doors opened and Kevin made his entrance with Tae Hyuk behind him. Thegirls that caught onto them giggled and whispered excitedly, wondering who thesenew faces were.

Catching sight of Jin Seon, Kevin waved and walked towards her with the girls watching in surprise.

Sorry we are late. he apologised. Tae Hyuk this is Choi Jin Seon. He introducedas if the two were new to each other.

Why her? Tae Hyuk asked bluntly ignoring the polite tone Kevin put on.

Why not?

She thinks Im gay doesn't she?

I Jin Seon tried to defend.

And she thinks Im crazy or bipolar. Whatever.

You are! One minute you are Tae Jin and the next you are the nerd.

Don't call me nerd.

Then what do you want me to call you? Tae?

He became uneasy at the name and coughed. Don't call me anything.

She grinned at his reaction. Whats wrong with Tae? Or do you prefer Nerd. Either isfine with me.

N either is fine with me .

She tilted her head. Tae the nerd. Nerd the Tae. She giggled. Tae the nerd.

Arh! he threw his arms up in defeat. Kevin. Theres no way Im dating her, even if shes the last girl alive.

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It supposed to be. He turned his back on her and walked towards the exit withKevin chasing after him.

Jin Seon cringed. Remembering her bet with Hong Gi, she began to regret.

How can I make him fall for me in three days if all I do is annoying the crap out of him? She whined. I don't wanna dress up as a boy.

**

Hey Tae Hyuk you should help her out. The poor girl doesn't even want to be hereherself. She has to face her ex-boyfriend with her ex-friend who cheated on her withher boyfriend

Whatever. You are confusing me.

**

Lifting her head up, she saw the two exited the ballroom. Slumping her head down,she banged it against the marble table until something soft prevented her head frommeeting the cold, solid surface.

Opening her eyes, she saw a hand.

Her heart leaped in joy, thanking god of giving her another chance. However, whenshe lifted her head to make a new impression, the smile on her face faded.

Chae Ri stood beside her table, hooking her arms around a guy who had his hand onthe table.

You okay Jin Seon? He asked.

Looking away with a vivid frown, she nodded. Im fine.

Why? You dont seem happy to see me again. He chuckled.

How could she be happy when her date just dumped her here? Chae Ri whispered, but loud enough to let a few people around them to hear.

Honey. Dont be slack.

Jin Seon sighed inwardly at the sarcasm in his tone. Not at all.

Because I didnt dump her here.

Surprised, Jin Seon searched in the crowd for that familiar voice.

The crowd moved apart, forming a narrow walk way for Tae Hyuk to walk through.

Happy birthday. He handed a package to Chae Ri. My clumsy girlfriend left this inthe car.


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Hesitantly and with a hint of embarrassment, Chae Ri accepted the present andthanked him.

Tae Hyuk walked around the table and took a seat beside Jin Seon. Taking a glance at

her, his eyes bulged at the big lump forming on her forehead.

Honey, what did you do? He asked. The sincerity in his voice made a few girls meltin envious.

Do you have ice? He asked the waiter.

Ill get it for you.

Thanks.

Tae Hyuk turned back to Jin Seon. Taking a gentle hold of her cheeks, he pulled hercloser and blew into the red bruise.

Shocked by his action, she rolled her eyes left and right to see that everyone wasstaring at them with admiration. She couldn't help but smile with joy.

The waiter came back with a small pack of ice and handed it to Tae Hyuk. He gently placed it on her forehead and held it for her, merely smiled at the engaging audience.

Chae Ri cleared her throat and took a seat. So how long have you two being goingout?

Jin Seon opened her mouth, but Tae Hyuk beat her to it.

Two days.

She gasped. Only two days? Lee Hoon and I have been going out for 2 years.

Im surprised he hasnt gotten sick of you. Tae Hyuk commented casually, ignoringthe shocking gawk displayed on Chae Ris face.

So you are saying you get sick of women easily? She asked. So how long do youthink you and Jin Seon is going to last? A week?

Lee Hoon chuckled. My kindergarten girlfriend lasted longer than that.

Really? So you must be cute when you were in kindergarten right? Tae Hyuk asked,frowning in thought. But what happened?

Offended, Lee Hoon took a step forward, but Chae Ri stopped him and plastered asmile onto her face.

Enjoy your night. Well chat to you later. She flicked her hair arrogantly and walkedoff with her boyfriend following.


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Why did you come back? Jin Seon asked when the crowd decided to resume theparty.

I got hungry.

She paused at the blunt answer and remembered her mission of creating a goodimpression to make the boy fall for her within three days.

Ill go get you some food?

Sun Woong opened the door to his small apartment and entered.

Arent you supposed to be at some party as someones boyfriend?I didnt go to that some party and that someone didn't need a boyfriend. Heslumped onto his couch and laid his head back.

Why are you so drunk?

How do you tell a girl that you like that you don't like her because she doesnt like you and so you cant like her but you cannot not like her but no matter what you doshe just doesn't like you so you pretend that you don't like her but everyone thinks you two are a couple, but she just doesn't like you..

I think you should shut up and sleep.

Bu I nee to pickap Jin Seon. He slurred.

Leave that to me.

Thanks. Love you ma

He chuckled as Sun Woongs words faded into a rhythmic snore pattern.

Where the heck is he? Jin Seon looked from left to right but only to see a few carsdrive straight pass her every time added onto her annoyance.

Tae Hyuk stood behind her, rocking back and forth, bored by the wait. Call a cab.

I could if one would turn up. She kept her eyes on the empty road waiting for any car to just turn into the street.

Hey.


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foot.

Tae Hyuk watched her, unsure whether if he should worry or laugh.

Worry: the mob is catching up to them.

Laugh, because she had struck hard into a metal pole.

She tilted to a side and fell lifelessly into his arms.

The bed wobbled as Jin Seon woke in her beauty sleep. With her eyes closed, she yawned and shifted comfortably in the blanket. Rubbing her eyes, she sat up on the bed and shuffled her hair.

Looking around her, she found a strange setting.

A frown creased between her brows as she tries to recollect her memories. Sheremembered being chased by a mob of guys and something suddenly hit her head

Immediately, she jumped off the bed and looked around worriedly in search of amirror.

On her left, she found a door and without another thought she reached out to open it.

The door flung open, a large bathroom mirror reflected on her, mocking her withmessy hair resembling the bird nest. But that wasnt what she was getting anxiousabout. She rushed to the mirror and examined her forehead.

A big, red lump alerted her.

WAHH!!!!!

Youd think she screamed her lungs out at the flaw, but it wasnt the bruise thatcaused her to shriek.

Out of the corner of her eyes, she caught the reflection of a man stepping out of theshower.

Shocked, he took anything that was nearby and covered himself before dashing out of the room leaving Jin Seon petrified on the spot with the portrait of his well toned body stuck in her mind.

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A nerd with a tattoo?

You fainted what am I suppose to do!? He banged his fist on the door. Hurry upand come out! We gonna be late for scho-

The door suddenly swang open, nearly causing his fist to hit on Jin Seons head.

She jutted her chin out at him and looked him up and down with suspicion.

Jang Tae Hyuk. What kind of games are you playing? Folding her arms together,she inched towards him.

He raised a brow and stepped back with each step she advances. What are youtalking about?

She noticed the small bruise on the corner of his eyes and remembered last night.

So you do fight after all? That was from last night wasnt it? One against 10 yet all you get is a small bruise. Jang Tae Hyuk, wait, I should also call you Jang Tae Jin, why are you play two people?

Yeah. I saved your ass last night. I think I should get a thanks.

You could have dropped me off to Sun Woong but no, you chose to bring me here to your place, what are you trying to do?

He stopped her and grabbed her by her shoulder. Placing a palm over her foreheadhe frowned.

What? she asked blankly.

You dont have a fever. He shook his head.

Why should I be having a fe-

It must be that lump thats driving you crazy. He took a step aside and walked passher. But she pulled onto his arms and yanked him back.

As Tae Hyuk was caught of guard, he fell, pulling Jin Seon down with him.

As if in slow motion, they twisted in the air and Jin Seon landed on the bottom with a well fitted man piled heavily above her. In the process of falling, she bumped herhead on the edge of the table.

She grimaced at the pain and tried to rub her head when she found her arms arestuck. She looked at Tae Hyuk and realised the awkward position they landed in.


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Not only was her legs spread wide open but Tae Hyuks head was buried in her chest.

Her cheeks grew red with embarrassment.

Umam I interrupting?

They both turned to the door and saw Kevin trying hard to hold in his laughter.

Tae Hyuk lifted himself up from the ground and looked away from the two. A hint of humiliation escaped his fake cough.

Jin Seon sat up on the ground and rubbed her head. Looking from Tae Hyuks backside to Kevins mischievous grin, she hid her head in shame.

Umlets go to school. Kevin finally suggested.

Turning around hesitantly and still avoiding eye contact with Jin Seon, Tae Hyuk quickly headed to the door without helping her up.

Wait! She stopped him. I dont have school uniform to wear.

She rolled up the lose sleeves and looked down at the baggy pants, securing the cap

to hide her face she followed Kevin and Tae Hyuk into the school yard. With her head down, she failed to notice her surrounding. Someone bumped into hershoulder and she lifted her cap to see Hong Gi smirking at her.

Whats with the uniform? He eyed her Kang Shi Boys outfit from head to toe.Youve given up already?

She looked around and found Kevin and Tae Hyuk well in front of her, unnoticed toher encounter with Hong Gi.

No. she turned back to him. I stayed over his house last night, things are goinggreat! She beamed brightly to piss him off.

Really? He scoffed. Theres a school assemble tomorrow morning, Im sure theprinciple is going to introduce you to the entire school, well see them.

When he turned his back to walk off, she pulled a face at him and quickly ran to catchup with Kevin and Tae Hyuk.

[Thump!]


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Tae Hyuk lifted his head and found a pile of text books blocking his view.

Tugging her head out from behind the books, she beamed at him, but only to have adull stare in return.

Can you tutor me? She asked cutely.

He rolled his eyes to a side and turned away. Leave me alone.

Please~ Pressing her hands together, she begged. Please. Please.

Tae Hyuk stared at her pleading face and hesitated. What subject?

English.

I suck at English. He lied at once.

No you don't. She pulled out a paper. Your school report says you Aced Englishevery year. She showed him the report in her hand.

**

So thats her tactic.

Kevin turned around and found Hong Gi folding his arms, leaning against the doorframe, watching Jin Seon with him from a far distance.

How clich. He mocked.

At least shes got a tactic. Kevin defended. Whats your plan if she does succeed?

I dont need one. He said confidently and added, Tae Hyuk isnt gonna fall forsomeone as ordinary and stupid as her.

The pile of books had spread across the long table, taking up 6 peoples seats. Only afew tables were occupied and occasionally one or two people would glide across the book shelf and leave once theyve found their target.

Although the library was an unpopular place to hang out, but at an hour as late as 7 who would want to be stuck in a boring place full of books?

Tae Hyuk propped his elbows onto the table.

Another word that means crazy. He hinted, staring bleakly into space. And starts with P.


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Mmmmad.

He rolled his eyes. Starts with P . He emphasised.

PAD! She jumping out of her chair and shouted excitedly.

He sighed irritably and dragged her back down. Its psychotic. He hissed andglanced at the unnecessary attention she had attracted.

Oh~ she nodded. Psychotic.

Spell it.

She looked up at her forehead and blinked, S.

Seeing Tae Hyuk roll his eyes and heave another sigh, she quickly changed her mind.

P

Having no idea what letter comes next she pursed her lips and slumped hershoulders.

Noticing the pout and disappointment growing on Jin Seon, he suddenly felt guilty.Lets take a break.

She beamed at the idea. Lets play a game!

Huh!?

He watched as she opened an exercise book and ripped out two pages. Handing oneto him she began explaining her little game.

You write a sentence and within each word in that sentence you can leave out aletter and at the end, all the letters left out are to spell a word or say a phrase.

She smiled excitedly, but only to have another dull gaze in return.

He sat up and looked at her suspiciously.

Becoming conscious under his gaze, she shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

What do you want? He asked bluntly.

She bit her lips, and forced an awkward smile.

II need you to fall in love with me.

Though finding her request hilarious and unreasonable, he waited patiently for her tocontinue.


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Im sorry Mr Choi, I went to pick her up for Sun Woong but she already left the hotel when I got there. Tae Jin explained.

He waved it off. Im not blaming you. No one can really control her. He heaved asigh. She made a bet with me and now shes in a boys school, Im very worried

about her. Tae Jin, I know you got that same school, could I ask you to look after herfor me?

The street lights hovered across the deserted road. As the two set of foot stepsapproached, their shadows stretched under the light.

Jin Seon stopped in her track and turned to face Tae Hyuk.

Im here. She pointed at the mansion behind her. Thanks for walking me home.

He nodded and took a brief glance at the building behind her. Bye.

Dont forget tomorrow. She reminded quickly.

He nodded and turned on his back to leave.

Dont forget! she called after him and gazed at his backside as he descended downthe road waving a hand in reply.

As his silhouette merged into the darkness, she opened the iron gates and entered.

Tuning a corner and walking ahead with his hands tugged in his pockets, Tae Hyuk became aware that he was being followed. Speeding up his pace, he began to break into a run when a crowd of guys blocked his way ahead.

Where do you think you are going?

Squinting in the dark, he recognised a few familiar faces that he bruised the night before.

What do you guys want? His asked coldly.

We just want to see what you really got. The leader stepped forward. You beat ten by one, I wanna see if you can beat fifty by one.

With that, he placed his thumb and index finger in his mouth and whistled loudly.People began to emerge from the dark and a large circle of men surrounded TaeHyuk.


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Bash him!

The order was shouted and everyone launched themselves at the fight.

[Flashback]

Bash him!

The gang of men enclosed on their target, pinning him against the wall and blowedinto his guts, bashed into his face and kicking him to the floor.

The boy watched helplessly, with his jaw clenched and fist tightened he blamedhimself for being so weak. Tears sipped through his eyes as he glared at the scene with hater.

Whatever you do, I dont want you to solve problems with your fist. They hit you,you hit them back, and then they hit you again. Its just gonna go on and on and on.

He hated himself and regretted for not listening to what was told to him. He bashedhis fist into the ridged, hard wall and yearned to turn back time.

The guy fell to his knees, his body was blood drenched and his face wasunrecognisable.

When the gang of people left, the boy ran up to the lifeless body lying on the ground.

The guy forced a weary smile onto his bruised face as he looked the boy in the eye.

Its over. His voice spoke hoarsely. Everythings good now. They wont come back anymore. He assured.

The boy nodded his head with tears wetting his face. Im sorry! Im so sorry!!

[Flashback Ended]

The blush of giggly girls ran pass Jin Seon and hurried excitedly towards the gates.She turned to look behind her and found the neighbouring schools population hadimmigrated to Kang Shin Boys.

Curious as to what owns their interest, she headed towards a group of electrifiedgirls.

Is there some kind of event? She asked, looking around the place trying to spotsomething different.


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Kang Shins uljjang is coming to school today! She replied giddily.

Uljjang? she raised a brow. Isnt it She pointed towards Hong Gi.

No, not Hong Gi. She shook her head. Although hes cute too. She said dreamily.

Jin Seon chuckled at her.

You know, he never comes to school. She shook Jin Seons hand excitedly, I heardits because hes in some kind of gang! she gasp, but not a hint of fear was shown onher happy face. How sexy!!

YAH! YAH! The school gate security shouted through a megaphone. YOU GIRLSGET OUT OF HERE!!! He shooed them with a few of his companions. GO BACK TO YOUR OWN SCHOOL!!

Geez. How can one guy get them all excited like this?! The security guardmurmured. So what he never comes to school, theres another one! And he actually comes everyday! He picked up the megaphone again, and shouted at the girls.

Jin Seon watched as a few girls protested to the security.

Why is she allowed in there?! They pointed at Jin Seon.

Because she goes to this school! He picked up the megaphone and shouted intotheir face. PISS OFF!!

Your boyfriend is late today. Hong Gi said, coming to stand beside Jin Seon amidstall the chaos.

She turned on her heels to face him and beamed.

Dont worry, he will come.

She turned on her heels to face him and beamed.

Dont worry, he will come.

The confident smile on Jin Seons face had gone missing when she looked around with an anxious frown between her brows. Her palms were beginning to sweat as shesqueezed her fingers nervously.


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The school of boys began to assemble into neat rows and columns around her.Tipping on her toes, she tried to search for Tae Hyuk amongst them.

Tapping his hand on her shoulder, she turned around and greeted Hong Gi with arelieved smile, but soon faded. He chuckled mockingly at her disappointment and

steered her towards the very front row. As she walked away with Hong Gi, the few girls who were still gathered at the half-opened school gates began screaming withexcitement. At the sudden outburst, Jin Seon turned her head a fraction catchingsight of the girls crowding into a small circle, surrounding someone who she couldntcatch a glimpse of.

Heaving a sigh, knowing the mere possibility of Tae Hyuk turning up she slumped wearily and let Hong Gi push her towards a spot in the middle of the front row, rightunder the stage. After all, Tae Hyuk had every right to ditch her, but a small voiceinside Jin Seon trusted him.

Ah. Ah. A stubby man in his fifties tapped on the microphone. He cleared his throat with a hint of nervousness and spoke into it. GGood morning everyone.

The crowd responded with chatter as they continued to muck around, ignorant to hispresence. He cleared his throat and tried again. Ahem! Good morning everyone!

When his acknowledgment failed to reach the students again, Hong Gi and a few guys around him turned and shouted at the group. Shut the hell up! Old manstrying to speak up there!

Surprisingly enough, the crowd obeyed their orders willingly and quietened.

Though with slight embarrassment, the old man nodded at Hong Gi and thanked theguys with awkwardness.

Jin Seon raised a brow at Hong Gi, suddenly curious to what role Hong Gi played inthis school. He sneered at her, reading her mind through her inquisitive gaze.

Girls at the gates. Please return to your school right now! he ordered through themicrophone, sounding with slight authority.

The assembled crowd turned to watch the commotion. As Jin Seon turned too, sheonly saw the tall ones backside that blocked her view.

Slowly, the girls dispersed revealing the person they were crowding around. Murmur broke out at once, adding onto Jin Seons desperate attempt to find out who was atthe gate. Jumping up and down, she merely caught a few seconds of the silhouette but even if she did have a good chance to look at him, the cap he wore made itimpossible to identify him from such a long distance. But the rest of the studentsknew who he was.

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Apparently not, but I dont see why hes back again. Its been 6 months and 3 weekssince what happened.You actually kept count?Shut up.

Having given up, Jin Seon turned to face the front. However, the stunned expressionon the teachers faces merely aroused her curiosity even more. Catching himself atdaze, the stubby man school principal snapped his gaze away from the gate. Hecleared his throat and straightened his suit before announcing into the microphone.

You guys have probably noticed our new student in the past few days. He began.One by one, the students all turned and listened, as if there wasnt any interruption.I would like to introduce you to Choi Jin Seon. He gestured at the front row, JinSeon, please come up.

Hesitantly, she stepped out of the row and walked around to the stairs leading up tothe stage. The assembly of boys behind her oh-ed at her mini-skirt uniform andclapped excitedly.

Hey! I thought we were an all-boys school! Someone in the crowd shouted.Yah! Is she a man?! Laughter broke out at the comment.

No shes a girl. The stubby principal confirmed. I know we are an all-boys schooland it must be hard on Jin Seon to cope. So I ask you boys to show her the politenessand respect of a gentleman. He nodded at Jin Seon as she stood next to him.

Pfft. Someone in the crowd scoffed. Looking down, Hong Gi smirked at her.

If its so hard to cope, then get out. He challenged, crossing his arms.

The stubby man tightened his fist and frowned at Hong Gi, trying hard tocommunicate to him through his angered eyes. But Hong Gi ignored the old man andcontinued.

What are you trying to do? He stepped forward, placing his palms against the stage.With your mini-skirt He trailed off with a mischievous grin. Arent you scared toget raped ?

Lee Hong Gi! The stubby man shouted with rage.

Hong Gi ignored him again enjoying the embarrassment he had brought onto JinSeon as she stood on the stage, being stared at by hundreds of boys as dirty thoughtsran through every each and one of their minds.

Of course! He spoke up again, snapping the guys out of their thoughts. A girl like you must have a boyfriend right? He raised a brow as a smirk tugged at the corner of his lip. If you don't, I suggest you try to find one. SOON.

The crowd erupted at once as the boys pointed and volunteered.

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Look at those muscles. Ill protect you!

Jin Seon glared at the triumphant sneer on Hong Gis face, wanting to slap it off. Butthen again, this is where Tae Hyuk comes in. Like a knight in his shiny armour, hedsave her butt from this evil pretty boy.

Only if Tae Hyuk was here.

As the teachers gave their poor attempt to quieten down the assembly, someonestepped out from the back. The rows like a domino, muted as he walked pass themand made his way towards the stage.

As he stepped on the stairs, everyone paused. Under his cap, a shadow hoveredacross his features, adding mysteriousness to his appearance. Knowing exactly whohe was, Hong Gi stared at every moment he made up the stairs and towards Jin Seonin the middle of the stage.

Having a glimpse of his sharp jaw line, she smiled at the familiarity. Glaring at hisaudience, he threw his arms around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him.

Touch her, Ill kill you.

Everyones jaw dropped. The stubby principal jumped off the stage and pulled HongGi away into the building.

Jin Seon lifted her head and stared at him. He had lost the black framed glasses andunder the shadows of his cap, his features were more defined. Feeling giddy in histight embrace she giggled, but realising he was just acting, she punched him playfully on the chest.

Jang Tae Hyuk, why dont you try out for acting?

He looked down at her as a chuckle escaped his soft lips. I got better things to do.Choi Jin Seon. A puzzled look replaced her smile. The way he called her name suddenly soundedstrange and distant to her. Tae Hyuk

The name is Jang Tae Jin .

Jin Seon stopped. She took a good moment to look at Tae Jin and before she knew it,she laughed. Tae Hyuk, stop playing around.

Im not Tae Hyuk. He snapped bluntly.

She frowned at his denial and pushed his arm off her shoulder. The assembly of people watched as she stood in front of Tae Jin and began unbuttoning his shirt.Surprisingly enough, he didnt stop her. The crowd gasped.


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She undid the last button and reached up to his collar. Tae Jin stood still, like a

mannequin in a clothes shop he did nothing in objection as Jin Seon took off his blouse and revealed him in his white singlet.

Knowing what she was looking for, he turned for her. The both side of his shoulders were well toned and untainted with a missing tattoo.

Realisation finally drowned on Jin Seon.

Jang Tae Jin?

Walking towards the stage, Kevin narrowed his eyes as he tries to see the guy beside

Jin Seon. Tae Jin. He said again when he was close enough to recognise the guy under the cap.

Wheres Jang Tae Hyuk? Jin Seon jumped off the stage and ran towards Kevin.

Hes in the hospital. He told me to come because he suppose to help you- Hissentence stopped in mid as Jin Seon dragged him towards the school gate. Where we going?

To the hospital.

Tae Hyuk opened his eyes slowly and the first thing that greeted his sight was a pairof eyes blinking its long lashes at him. He sat up immediately in shock and bumpedhis forehead with Jin Seon.

What the hell re you doing?! He sat up, watching her rub her head in pain. Why are you here?

She lowered her arms and glared at him. Jang Tae Hyuk, did you have fun watchingme like a crazy, insane person?

Whatre you talking about? He dismissed her anguish tone casually and reachedout to the water that was on the bedside table beside him.

When I accused you of having double identity, why didnt you tell me you had a twinnamed Jang Tae Jin? She demanded.

Amidst his struggle to reach the table on his left with his right arm, he paused whenthe name Jang Tae Jin was mentioned. He lowered his arm and sat back, giving up

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You did not just call me stupid.Yes I did. What you gonna do?

She stood up, biting her lips as she thought of a way to release her anger. Without

another thought, her fist shot out and slammed against his chest. Tae Hyuk wincedand coughed at the pain. Her facial expression softened at his reaction and became worried.

She reached out to his blanket and pulled it away, revealing the bandage around TaeHyuks chest and the left arm hidden in a white cast.

What happened to you?

Now that the anger in her had extinguished, she became aware of Tae Hyukscondition. His head was wrapped in white gaze with a red patch of blood stain on theright of his forehead. His face was bruised and cut here and there, his chest was bandaged and his arm was broken.

Did you get in a fight?No, a bus hit me. He snapped sarcastically.Are you okay?I was, until you hit me again.Im sorry. Guilt shone in her eyes. Who did it?

Some guy named Lee Hoon. Kevin walked in and closed the door behind him.Lee Hoon?! Chae Ris boyfriend?! Is this because we called him ugly the other nightat their party? She asked. I thought we settled it that night.Well-Its settled now. Tae Hyuk interrupted Kevin.Oh good. A smile flashed across her frown. I bet you beat the crap out of themright?

Pass me the water.

The setting sun in the afternoon tainted the sky with a pinkish orange hue; go figure. As Tae Hyuk slept soundlessly on his bed, Kevin closed his car magazine and stoodup.

Wouldnt it be good if theres a TV in here? He threw the magazine onto the tableand poured himself a glass of water. Jin Seon picked up the magazine with boredomand flipped through the content.

A knock at the door drew both their attention, they watched as it opened ajar andHong Gi entered with someone following him. It was Jang Tae Jin. A smile spread

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Dont get it wrong. Tae Jin glanced at Kevin. Im not here to visit him. I came topick her up.

Me? Jin Seon raised a brow and pointed at herself.

Lets go. Tae Jin mentioned for the door, a hint of irritation in his tone.Wait. Hong Gi turned around from Tae Hyuks bed, having examined him. I gotunfinished business with her. He walked towards Jin Seon and grabbed her by hercollar. Lets go buy you a set of boys uniform.

What?! Why? Her hands reached up to Hong Gis grip and struggled against it.

Let go of her. Tae Jin ordered, which caught another weird glance from Jin Seon.

Shut up. Hong Gi snapped, keeping his eyes on Jin Seon. Remember our deal? NoTae Hyuk then youre going to a boy from now on. He began dragging her towardsthe door.

But you see it too. Hes injured thats why he didnt come. Wake him up now and ask him!

Ask me what?

The four of them turned to the bed. Tae Hyuks eyes were caught on Tae Jin for asecond before he looked away in denial. He sat up on his bed, looking at Hong Gi andJin Seon inquiringly.

Youre-What size uniform should she wear? Hong Gi asked, cutting off Jin Seonssentence.Why?Shes gonna dress as a boy because she lost the bet.What bet?The one I told you. Jin Seon hissed through grinded teeth, hoping hed catch theflow. But he ignored her.Why dont you just cut her hair short? Tae Hyuk suggested out of the blue.

WHAT!?

Good idea. Hong Gi agreed and turned to Jin Seon. Hair cut or dresses as a boy fora year? He asked. She glared at him then at Tae Hyuk.Tell him you are my boyfriend. She hissed at Tae Hyuk.What boyfriend? He asked, bluntly as if having no clue what shes talking about.Did you get brain damage? she looked at his bandaged forehead. You agreed to itlast night.I think short hair would look good on you. He grinned, ignoring her once again.Hair cut it is! Hong Gi announced happily.NO! She protested.

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gets dragged out of the room by Hong Gi.

I think this one looks better. Hong Gi pointed to a Victoria-Beckham-hair in themagazine. The hair was short at the back with a diagonal cut that slides down to thefront reaching just under her chin. It was a short hair, but it definitely had a girly fling to it.

This one. Hong Gi decided and showed the large picture to the hairdresser. Theshort yet stylish guy in his thirties nodded and turned to look at Jin Seon in themirror. He lifted a bundle of her silk-like long hair that every girl wishes to have andexamined her in the mirror.

Are you sure you want it cut this short?She scoffed helplessly. Dose it look like I have a choice?

The hairdresser shrugged and began his mission.

Sometime later, someone entered the artistry bring with her an arrogant aura thatstunk the place. She took a seat before the mirror and waited for her personal stylistto tend to her.

Miss An, how would you like your hair done today? The man stood behind her and

asked.Do whatever you do well. She said looking at her fake nails. Ive got a party toattend at Trespass tonight.

The club reminded Jin Seon of someone. She took a glance out the corner of her eyesand realised the arrogant girl was no other than An Chae Ri. On cue, Chae Ri turnedher head to inspect the place and caught on Jin Seons eyes.

Oh. Hi~ She waved with a plastic grin. Getting a hair cut?What else would I be doing?

Chae Ri chuckled. I thought that long hair was your greatest pride or something. Why are you cutting it?Just because.

Hong Gi, sitting on the comfortable waiting couch glanced at the two as they conversed bitterly. Beside him, Tae Jin waited with an irritated scowl.

Oh~ cmon, did you break up with She rolled her eyes at the ceiling as she tried tothink of the name. Tae Hyuk?

No. She lied. Nevertheless, they wont even going out in the first place.

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What are you talking about? Jin Seon glared at her, offended.

Lee Hoon really thought he was something when he easily beat ten by one. So he went to challenge your boyfriend with his gang. But that Tae Hyuk couldnt even fight

back once. She giggled purposely then pretended she was sorry with a look in hereyes that was rather mocking than sorry.

Miss An, we need to wash you hair.

Chae Ri stood up from her chair, and wiggled her butt as she made her way to the washing room.

Jin Seon turned back to the mirror, her face flushed with anger and confusion.

I bet you beat the crap out of them right? "Pass me the water."

For the rest of the haircut, Jin Seon didnt talk or look at Chae Ri again. When sheleft with her ridiculous afro ready to party, Jin Seon took out her phone and calledSun Woong.

Hey! Havent seen yo-Sun Woong, you work under my dad right?Yeah.You are my body guard right?Yeah.You work for my dad so Im your boss too right?Yeah. Whats with all-So your gang is my gang right?Yeah. But you were never proud of them.Whatever, I am now. Gather everyone up and meet me at Trespass. 8 oclock.

Done! The hairdresser did his last touch up and placed his palms on either side of Jin Seons cheek, presenting her with his proud work. Hong Gi stood up, but beforehe headed towards Jin Seon, he kicked Tae Jin to wake him from his nap.

Jin Seon examined the new girl in the mirror. Surprisingly, she liked it. With a grinplaying on her lips, she thanked the hairdresser and told him shed come back again.

Heading out of the artistry, her new hairstyle danced in the soft wind.

Can we go home now? Tae Jin yawned and stretched as he breathed in a gutful of fresh air.

You can. But Im going to Trespass.Trespass?! Hong Gi and Tae Jin echoed.


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Jin Seon merely stared at him, not understanding the big deal that he saw. A laughter began to choke behind her. She turned around and found Hong Gi laughingdramatically. The crowd stared at him.

Whats funny? The oversized man asked, lifting from his bow.Hong Gi shook his head as he calmed his laughter. A boar bowing to a dwarf. Ha haha!

A sneer tugged on Tae Jins lips as he saw what Hong Gi was talking about. Thecomparison was significant. Standing next to the strapping man, Jin Seon appearedsmaller than she actually was, and compared to the slim body of a 19 year-old girl,the guy seemed even bigger and puffier.

The crowd tried hard to hold their laughter.

In all embarrassment, Jin Seon jabbed him in the ribs that broke his laughter into afit of coughing. She turned on her heels and led out of the alley with Sun Woongfollowed by Tae Jin and Hong Gi with a mob of guys trailing behind.

On the street opposite, the neon lights flashed TRESPASS.

TresPass. If you are thinking something along the lines of such name suggest its form then you have no idea. The place was entered upon secretive invitations and if one was ever to have the idea of intruding TresPass they are intruding Hell, and noone would want to intrude Hell. Right?

As one of the major and most famous clubs, TresPass is known for its illicit dealingsand underground gatherings. Rumour or truth, it was a public secret. The police hadlong given up trying to look for evidence thatd close down the place and put theowner behind bars, because their one-two-many failures has put more shame onthem than theyve ever bargained for. After all, the ownership of TresPass belongedto a man who could have as much influence on the country as a tornados swiftimpact; as much as his follow colleague, Choi Dong Ho.

So put it all in simple terms, TresPass is not a place to mess with. Youd think ChoiJin Seon is oblivious to this simple fact as she barged through the entrance with agroup of guys behind her, but she knew better.

The bouncer immediately blocked her path, puffing their chest out as if saying fcuk off, but only to have the light knocked out of their consciousness the next second when Oversize took control and cleared the path with ease.

Leading her way into the club, the heart-thumping music and flashing lights took over her senses. Searching through the ocean of people she spotted the afro that sheremembered seeing earlier in the salon. Wherever she is, hes there.

They were on the second floor, aka VIP area. Chae Ri was dancing to the up-beatmusic with a group of girls and Lee Hoon was slumped on the comfortable sofa watching her movements with a dull expression on his face. Guys and girls crowded beside him.


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With a mob of guys behind her, all dressed in black, people turned and gaped as shemade her way towards the stairs that lead to second floor. Although curious, they were too drugged-up to stop on the pitch of excitement and care about what on earthis happening, so they all turned back to dancing and shaking their heads to the beat.

Stepping onto the stairs, someone stopped her. Jin Seon looked up and found RayLee Hoons dog. Upon recognition, he lowered his barrier arm and made way for her.Hong Gi and Tae Jin exchanged curious glances but nevertheless followed her up thestairs. Sun Woong and the guys stopped at the bottom of the stairs and waited, waiting for a signal, if needed.

She reached the top of the stairs. The second level was just as big as the ground level with a bar, a dance floor and tables and seats to lounge on. Taking every stride withdemanding attention, she made sure the girls stopped dancing to glare at her, the boys dropped their drinks to check her out and more importantly Lee Hoon saw what was coming his way.

He stood up with a drunken smile spread across his face. Opening his arms, he welcomed Jin Seon like he would with an old friend. But Jin Seon was no friend, they both knew, everyone knew.

She marched towards him and pushed him back down onto the lounge. With asurprised look, and a smirk, he stared at her.

Everyone knew who she was, so no one dared to interfere.

Whats up baby?Dont call me baby.Lee Hoon shrugged.How do you like it if I round you up, fifty against one? She stared into his eyes thatglistened against the lights.Lee Hoon raised a brow, and chuckled, knowing what she was referring to. Youhavent changed. Everythings about fairness huh?She nodded, having no intention to denial. Exactly. What you did to him, now yougonna get it back.

She reached down and grabbed his collar. Been pulled by his tie, Lee Hoon stood upon his feet willingly, but he was in no meaning to let Jin Seon drag him down thestairs.

Wait, wait, wait. He held his hand up in surrender.Jin Seon turned and faced him.I apologize! Im sorry for beating your boyfriends sorry ass. A mocking smirk tugged on his lips. With a sudden yank, she pulled him closer. You did not beat him. You beat him withfifty against one. Im sure if you fought with him without your fifty-crew youd be theone laying in the hospital with a broken arm, fractured rib and bruised face. Shenarrowed her eyes, Your apology is not appreciated. But, I would love to see youfighting them alone . She pointed a finger at the bottom of the stairs, where thegroup of guys were beginning to bore with the lack of action.


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Lee Hoon looked over her shoulder and saw the gang. He chuckled and looked back to her. In the course, his eyes caught on Tae Jin. Confusion crowed between his brows.

Twins? His brain sure worked faster than Jin Seons.Jang Tae Jin simply glared at him.How about, you fight me for your brother, and see who-No. Tae Jin cut him off.Though irritated by the rudeness, he clenched his jaw and hid his anger with a sneer.Coward.Coward?! It seemed like Jin Seon was fed up with his crap. She released Lee Hoon by the collar and clenched her fist. With as much force as she could gather, she jabbed the impact into his right cheek, causing him to stumble and fall back into thesofa. You have no fcuken right to call anyone anything! You are the coward youfcuken jerk!

Though Jin Seon had a frame of any ordinary 19-year old, but been trained in her years of youth she learned to protect herself even without Sun Woong the body guard, just in case there was a case of kidnap. At last, the lessons in karate, judo, boxing, tae kwon do and any other form of martial arts has just paid off.

She glared at the defeated man slumped across the sofa. Lee Hoon reached up to thecorner of his mouth and dapped at the droplets of blood. The crowd awed andgasped, but yet still no one interfered, except for

Are you nuts?! What are you doing!? Chae Ri pushed her out of the way and ran toLee Hoon. Kneeling before him, she examined the trickle of blood and turned to glarehatefully at Jin Seon.

Seeing the two together made all her memories rush back at her the pain of betrayal, a gash of anger and hate overpowered her. Having remembered the timeshe told her he loved her, having remembered how foolish she was to have fallen forhis face-deep crap, having remembered the tears she shed for this unworthy man,she turned on her heels and headed down the stairs.

If there were both an angel and a devil existing within one person, the devil took the better of Jin Seon that night. She glared at Sun Woong with cold, hard eyes when shereached the bottom of the stairs and clenched her jaw.

Kill him.

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The place erupted with screams and the clashing of glass onto the marble floor filledthe music-jammed club.

Kill him.

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weighing the consequences. She could burst on the spot from rage and the nextminute she could just as much regret it.

Half of her conscious wished Lee Hoon would never appear before her eyes everagain. But the other half knew it was a command impossible to accomplish.

Nevertheless, Lee Hoon is just as equally powerful as Sun Woong, the club must have been disguised with his gang members anyway.

Without thinking much about the order she had sent out and just having a thought of Lee Hoon getting a good blow to his ego, she strayed downtown that was filled withexotic night life. It didnt take too long before she realised she was been followed, andthey were no other than Lee Hong Gi and Jang Tae Jin.

She stopped. Almost too sudden that might have caused the two to run into her.Turning around to face them, she rested her hands on her hips. Though the idea of Hong Gi and Tae Jin coming to TresPass with her was pretty random, but she nevergave a second thought about it, until now.

Why are you two still following me? No wait, why did you come in the first place?Hong Gi scratched his head, I dont know.I have no choice.

Jin Seon stared at Tae Jin for his answer. I never forced you to come. She remindedhim.He sighed and changed the subject. Can we go hom Lets go Karaoke!

As having burst out his random idea, he grabbed onto Jin Seons wrist and pulled herthrough the crowded streets and towards the centre of town.

With the same reason as why he followed Jin Seon to TresPass, Tae Jin strayed behind the two, having no idea where it is leading to. Until Hong Gi dragged Jin Seonup a steep and narrow stairway that was lit by a dim blue light, did he lift his headand greet the huge welcoming sign above the entrance that flashed ChuChu Karaoke Box .

The young man behind the counter lifted his head as he heard the bell jingle.

Hong Gi!

Hey Chu! He stride towards the counter and leaned over. Busy tonight?Same as usual He looked from Hong Gi to the girl beside him. Jin Seon! Hi!

With a blank expression, she stared at the guy before her, differentiating the one atschool Kevins ex-seat-partner and the one dressed in a casual shirt and jeans withhis hair spiked and styled. He looked good, not hot but good enough to get a girl allgiddy, it's a shame hes stuck in a karaoke bar on a Friday night when he could begoing out partying though.

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few waiting lounges.

Its my old mans. But hes too old to run it so yeah, you can say I own it. He beamed, flashing his perfect teeth. Hey you didnt tell me you were coming today.He turned back to Hong Gi. So I gave your room out.

Its alright.Room 20 is available, turn the corner. He laughed. You know your way.Okay. And give us 2 dozen of beers.ChuChu raised a brow, but nodded anyways. Catching Tae Jin out the corner of hiseyes, ChuChus smile dimmed as he merely greeted with a hi when he passed by tofollow Hong Gi into the corridors.

Dooooooooooo. Dooooooooo.Yoh bu se yo? Yoh bu se yo?

*sigh*

Ye (love is pain) to all my broken-hearted-people (come again) one's old a flame,scream my name and I'm so sick of love songs, ye I hate damn love song, memento of ours

KOH JID MAL

Hong Gi rapped drunkenly to the rhythms of Big Bangs infamous hit song Lies . Waving his hand and doing all the ghetto movements as he read along the lyrics andstepped on the beats.

Slouching herself back onto the sofa, Jin Seon picked up a bottle on the table andtipped it upside down above her opened mouth to find it empty. Launching forward,she searched for an unopened bottle amongst the 30 or so bottles scattered on thetable.

The beat of the music thumped along her dizziness as she twisted the cap off the beer

and emptied the chilled liquor down her throat. Wiping her mouth with the back of her hand, she stood up on the couch as the song reached the chorus and shouted out,IM SO SORRY BUT I LOVE YOU and slumped back down onto the seat again.

Taking a glance at the drunk, Tae Jin took a gulp out of his beer and looked away again, wondering when this is going to end. Suddenly, she slumped over and pusheda microphone into his face.

Giggling on the effect of alcohol she breathed in his face, IM SO SORRY BUT ILOVE YOU!

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lap, laying her head on his thigh.

TaeHyuk? Tae Jin? He he he. I cant tell the difference. She pointed at him with a weary finger. But you know what, you two are better than that jerk.

She scoffed, almost angrily and dropped her arm. Burying her head into his stomach,she laughed. Dont you think he deserves to die? She lifted her head to look Tae Jinin the eyes, for a microsecond, she was sober, before her tired eyelids blinked andopened despairingly.

I did everything because of him. I trusted him.

Tae Jin stared at the girl in his lap, venting about the process of heart-breaking. Shehad her eyes closed, but she was talking as if she was conscious. Only if he didnt seeher drink those dozens of beers hed think she was looking for sympathy. But heknew she wasnt, he knew she was intoxicated by the alcohol. She just had to vent,had to tell someone why she was so cold hearted back at TresPass.

I loved him so much! I even thought we were going to get married!! She scoffed ather own stupidity. Even when I knew we were born enemies, but I didnt give a sh1t!I didnt care about the hatred my dad and his dad wore. I threw everything away forhim! II. Tears sipped through the corner of her eyes and rolled down the side of her face. It was Chae Ri, me and Tammy. The three of us, we were like sistersButhe destroyed it all. She shook her head. I destroyed it all.

[Flashback]

It was junior high when the three girls met and became friends. No. More thanfriends. At first, they were just the ordinary people who you find in the school yardsof a high school. Then they became the popular bunch, boys chased around them andgirls hated them for being them. But none of the three paid the slightest attention toany of the immaturity. Until one day.

A transferred student arrived in their class. His name was Lee Hoon. He wasimmediately crowned the Uljjang, the Jjang, whatever. He was new, but he wasntnew to Jin Seon. She had seen him before in her dads social gatherings; she knew she was not to go any where close to Lee Hoon. She knew, for a particular reason, herdad and his dad were foes way back in the days and for that, he was her enemy too.

But it was fate, although it seemed, the thread of fate that pulled and tied the twotogether.

He was in every class she was in, his locker happened to be next to hers. Sometimes,he just happened to show up in her troubles and solve them before her eyes, andoccasionally he would surprise her with a talent she yet has not discovered.

Surprisingly and gradually, she fell for him. As phoney and cheesy it sounded, that was the words to their relationship.

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some day. There werent jealousy girls, or envious guys who tries to break up the two,after all, everyone learnt what kind of people they were and knew not to mess withthem.

But under his influence, she was blinded. She believed every word that came out of

his mouth, every action entrusted her love for him. But little did she know then, thatthose actions, those words were no more than lies and excuses.

He was cheating.

Tammy, the timid one out of the three, the little sister of the three, knew better as aside-watcher. She knew he was cheating on Jin Seon sometime into theirrelationship. Although at first, she was not so sure, she kept everything to herself.But when one day, she ran into Lee Hoon and his mistress, she was shocked.

Lee Hoon had a girl around his arms; a girl who Tammy thought would never betray and cheat on Jin Seon - a girl who wore pride in the name An Chae Ri.

She was threatened to keep the news quiet, not to say a word to Jin Seon. But thelittle naive girl couldnt watch Jin Seon suffer and wait for a guy late in the night tocelebrate his birthday when hes partying with Chae Ri but telling her he was runninglate because of an errand he had to do for his dad.

It was all lies.

So Tammy decided to spill everything out to Jin Seon. And she did.

Jin Seon, I gotta tell you something. Tammy approached her timidly.What?Lee Hoon is cheating.Huh?Lee Hoon is cheating on you with Chae Ri.What are you talking about? Jin Seon scoffed, looking at Tammy as if she wasinsane.Trust me. Hes not as good as he seems to be.Whatever Tammy. You are just jealous. Maybe we should find you a boyfriend. She joked. But little did she know, that was the last thing she could ever say to the girl.

Been blinded by love and with trust in her other friend, Jin Seon believed nothingTammy had said and left her.

If you were dating a guy and I tell you that hes bad and dont date him. What would you do?

She took a few seconds and thought about her answer. I guess, Ill take it intoconsideration.

But she didnt.

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everything out, Tammy was kidnapped.

Until this day, Jin Seon believes that Lee Hoon had kidnapped her and killed her. Butenveloped herself in the entire fault of course because she knew if she had believedTammy, she wouldnt need to talk to Chae Ri and wouldnt have triggered the fire to

bring herself to a preventable death.

[Flashback Ended]

Kill him. She mumbled. Was that too cruel?! She looked up, her face wetted withtears. After what he did to Tammy, dont you think he deserves to die?

The sound track Hong Gi was singing in the background filled the silence betweenthem. It was a soft song. The melody was gentle yet sorrowful.

She closed her eyes, allowing the last drop of tears to sip from the corner of her eyesand rest on the side of her nose. Hesitantly at first, he reached out and wiped thosetears. He didnt know why he did it, but he felt a connection. The agony of losingsomeone, the heartache to see somebody dead and to know, that the person, who hascaused it all, was no other than yourself.

She drifted into a comfortable sleep. Having confessed everything, she felt a load of weight been lifted from her shoulders. Shifting slightly into a more comfortableposition in his laps, her breathing eased as the darkness pulled her in, deeper anddeeper.

Hang-over pounded its fist against Jin Seons skull, knocking her to consciousness.The dazzling white light greeted her blissfully yet to only receive an agitated scowl inreturn. She flipped around and pulled anything that was within reach to block out thelight, moaning in the annoyance of a headache.

She opened her eyes. The darkness under the blanket she had pulled over her headquestioned her. She felt the uncomfortable skirt and blouse of her uniform beencrunched up due to her twists and turns of a sleep, and her hair smelt like hair-spray and styling wax coming straight out of a salon.

She sat up. The blanket fell to her waist and she grimaced at the bright sunlightshining through the veil curtains. An occasional wind blew gently through the thinmaterial. She looked around with parched eyes and heaved a relief when the familiarsettings

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