Chapter 13-2: A Study Partner
“Kylie with Zach, Jacqueline with Susan, Mark with Melissa, Lush with Taylor, Nate with William, Leroy with Werm, Nam Shane with Dylan…” The calls continued.
And The expressions on the faces of some were like a reflecting mirror: others were ecstatic and resentful.
Mark, despite his wild nature, looked very satisfied, like he had won a lottery ticket.
In return, Leroy shot a crooked and scandalous smile reserved for Werm.
“Good, when will I come to your house?” He walked triumphantly, resumed, and no longer hid the matter.
“Tomorrow” she replied with a brief, cold look, the opposite of the arrogance in his voice.
"We agreed"
Without wasting any more time, Lush broke away from his group in order to eat and fill his stomach.
Taylor, who watched him, sighed helplessly, then gathered his books and followed him. “What are you going to buy today?”
“I haven’t decided yet. I heard they will be serving Chinese meal today. I’m not sure. I’ll decide when we get there” Lush, answered uncertainly, scratching his chin without looking back.
“Okay”
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Caroline, who was absent-mindedly contemplating the scene outside, She was suddenly poked.
When she turned around, she saw Mark playing with his phone distractedly, which turned out to be Nam Shin.
“What’s the matter?”
“It’s stifling here, aren’t you coming?” He said in his Korean accent with raised eyebrows, urging her.
“Coming”
His smile was sweet, flavored with honey and marshmallow, which dazzled her.
Immediately after that, she shook her head like a puppy, following him.
On the other hand, Leroy remained helpless, unable to believe that she was being so kind to an acquaintance.
He sighed. 'Since when has it been difficult to talk to someone?'
In her first year, he had heard some rumors about her, and he didn't know which one was the truth to believe.
The young man who was severely beaten by her was also an accomplished athlete who had won several awards in taekwondo and fencing.
It was said that the reason this happened was because a girl confessed to her, while he was in love with her as a result of a misunderstanding due to the disguise, which made him hold a grudge against her.
In the end, she received her first direct punishment from Principal Adams.
As a formality, she stayed until the end of the day and then left.
After that, no one dared to try to mess with her or even provoke her.
And The live scene from that time was still bloody and pulsating.
×××××
Right now, it's 12 o'clock.
When she sat at their usual table, next to Nam Shin and the rest, she ate the lasagna in silence.
Suddenly, another female voice rang out from behind them. "Hello, can I sit with you today?"
That was Jumika.
After saying goodbye to her friends, she picked up the tray and walked towards them.
"See you guys here finally" she said, standing next to Leroy with a smile, waiting for their response.
'Well. 'What's left for formalities?' 'She'll obviously drag her way towards them with her hands if they refuse'
Mark, who looked at her, sighed inwardly at the oncoming headache that was the opposite of what he showed.
Lush, who was interested in his food, gave her a silent nod and continued.
In return, Taylor gave her a faint glance and then spoke transparently. "naturally"
His tone was neither too distant nor too close, he did not hold any hostility nor even a little affection towards her either.
“Thank you” In return, she took a seat next to Nam Shin and smiled.
"Hello. I am Jumika Rothschild” she said, raising her hand as a gesture to shake hands with him.
In return, he returned her formal and polite nod. «Hi. I’m Nam Shin”
However, Jumika continued to look at him with an expectant, excited look.
Caroline, who was listening to the tune on her big headphones and sipping her drink slowly, finally noticed her and paid attention to her.
"Ah... that's Werm. He's a bit shy, I hope you don't mind"
"Nice to meet you" She gave an amused smile and then turned to her plate.
At the same time, Melissa immediately became upset and mumbled.
“Pick it up” Caroline, who realized that her eyebrows were furrowed, suddenly exclaimed carelessly, handing her a bottle of cold water after taking a glance.
“Oh, thank you” Melissa, who pursed her lips in embarrassment, spontaneously; She had never expected Werm to look in her direction.
It was a good thing he didn’t comment.
“So, you’re together?” Jumika finally asked. 'Their news was all over the place'
None of them answered. Everyone looked at her. The situation seemed a little uncomfortable.
“Well. Did I make a mistake? The atmosphere has suddenly become stagnant”
She gave a stiff laugh for a second, then muttered after thinking.
“Oh, no. It’s lunchtime, so… I’m hungry” Leroy raised an eyebrow in boredom as he looked at her.
His usually bright azure eyes were dull and without sparkle.
However, looking at his temporarily indifferent and uncaring behavior towards her, she pushed this miserable feeling out of her head and turned towards Werm.
“I heard that you participated in a piano competition last year, and you came in first place”
“I saw that by chance on the internet. You were amazing” She gave him a sign of encouragement, praising him.
“Thank you” her response was short, like the murmur of a mosquito.
It was clear that she hadn’t noticed the pulsating vein of Melissa, the vice-president, so she continued.
“Right! What other clubs have you signed up for? Do you only play the violin?” She blinked brightly, pondering.
The young man in front of her had obviously grown more handsome compared to his appearance on screen.
“Drawing… and piano too… just that!” She turned her head thoughtfully, matching her naive tone and replied.
“Oh, that’s good. Then… how about you officiate my next party? My birthday is coming up soon…”
“No!”
“What? Why?” Jumika couldn't help but be amazed.
She didn't expect him to refuse. Especially from him. Especially from him. ‘That was rude and inappropriate’
“...Werm hates noise” Nam Shin commented, concluding coldly. His tone wasn’t as pretty as she expected.
‘Tsk. Why is he talking instead of him? Doesn't he have a tongue too?' Mark wanted to comment, but he swallowed it bitterly in his stomach and kept it.