Mysterious Roomate

Seong hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to enter his dorm after the unsettling scream. Realizing he couldn't simply linger outside, he opted to go in. Before entering, he knocked on the door and announced, "I am coming in." Upon opening the door, he found Eun-Jeong perched on the bed, frantically shouting, "Spider!! Spider!!" Seong quickly scanned the floor, spotting a small spider. Without hesitation, he approached and swiftly dealt with the intruding arachnid.

After a few moments, Eun-Jeong managed to calm down, her realization of the situation causing her face to turn a deep shade of red. She sincerely apologized to Seong, saying, "Sorry for making such a large commotion over a small spider."

Seong responded, "It's fine, but I wonder why they assigned girls and boys as roommates."

Eun-Jeong suggested, "We can ask Miss Hwa Young about it in tomorrow's meeting."

Seong questioned, "That's fine, but how do you know we have a meeting tomorrow?"

Eun-Jeong explained, "It's mentioned on the academy app; they typically make all their announcements there. That's how it worked in my old school, though I'm not sure about this academy."

Seong expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you for the information." He then began unpacking only the essentials, unsure if he would stay in this dorm.

Deciding to explore the building, Seong asked Eun-Jeong, "Would you like to explore the building with me?"

Eun-Jeong responded, "If it doesn't bother you."

Seong assured her, "If it did, I wouldn't have asked."

As they explored the building, traversing its hallways, they eventually reached the third floor, which turned out to be a multifunctional indoor gym. The expansive space housed not only a basketball court but also a tennis court. A nearby map indicated the presence of a swimming pool and a football field outside.

Just as they were about to head back, a group of four approached them. a boy with light skinned, black hair with a Mesomorph body stepped forward and extended a greeting, "Hello, I'm Sung Bin." politely, Seong responded, "I'm Seong," and Sung Bin, in a slightly disconcerted manner, replied, "Nice to meet you."

Seong quickly sensed Sung Bin's underlying intention and chose not to interfere with the conversation. Eun-Jeong then introduced herself, saying, "I am Eun-Jeong." Seizing the moment, Sung Bin invited them to join his group, asking, "Do you want to hang out with us?"

Eun-Jeoung turned to Seong, inquiring, "Seong, do you want to hang out with them?" Seong, however, expressed his inclination to head back to the dorm. Unfazed, he added, "But you can hang out with me if you want."

Politely declining the offer, Eun-Jeoung said, "I'm sorry, but I was also thinking about heading back. Thanks for the offer." Both Seong and Eun-Jeoung resumed their exploration, leaving Sung Bin visibly irritated by the turn of events.

As Seong and Eun-Jeoung settled into their room, Eun-Jeoung couldn't help but inquire, "Seong, why didn't you want to hang out with them?"

Seong offered a simple explanation, "I'm feeling a bit tired from all the traveling today. I figured getting some sleep earlier than usual would ensure I'm not late for the meeting." He chose this reasoning to avoid any potential conflicts.

Curious, Seong probed further, asking, "But why didn't you go?"

Eun-Jeoung responded, "I just wasn't in the mood, and I thought some extra sleep would do me good. Besides, I didn't feel like joining them." Her answer conveyed a sense of personal preference and the desire for a bit of rest after the day's journey.

The following day, Seong's phone erupted in a series of persistent vibrations. Fumbling to seize control of it, he inadvertently dropped it onto the floor with a loud thud that jolted Eun Jeoung awake.

"Sorry, Eun-Jeoung," Seong muttered apologetically, realizing the disturbance he caused.

Eun-Jeoung reassured him, "Don't worry, I was planning to wake up around this time anyway."

A feeling of embarrassment felt upon Seong so, Seong seized the opportunity, "I'll use the bathroom first," he announced, making a swift exit from the room

Eun-Jeoung nodded, and after a leisurely 20 minutes, Seong emerged, fully prepared. Following suit, Eun Jeoung readied herself, and together they ascended to the fifth floor, where the lecture room awaited.

The theatre was already mostly preoccupied, boasting 10 rows with 15 seats per row. A massive projector loomed overhead, casting a glow on the expansive space, and a central podium commanded attention at the front.

"Look at all these people already," Eun-Jeoung remarked, observing that nearly 70 percent of the seats were occupied, even though the lecture was still half an hour away. Seating themselves, they patiently awaited the commencement of the lecture, surrounded by the hum of anticipation from the early-rising crowd.

Sung Bin, seizing what he thought was a chance to sit closer to Eun-Jeoung, approached Seong, who was already settled in.

"Seong-Min, can I sit here?" Sung Bin asked, a hint of anticipation in his voice.

Seong, showing a trace of irritation, responded, "There are other seats. Why do I have to move for you?."

Sensing the need for a more compelling excuse, Sung Bin explained, "I have a bit of an eyesight problem, so I was wondering if I could sit there. But if it's an issue, I'll ask someone else," conveying his words with a touch of despondency, attempting to paint Seong as the unwilling obstruction.

However, Eun-Jeoung wasn't easily swayed. "If you have an eye problem, wouldn't it make more sense to sit near the back or front? The middle is the worst place for someone with eyesight issues," she remarked, challenging Sung Bin's rationale.

Realizing his feeble attempt had failed, Sung Bin admitted defeat. "You're right. I'll ask someone closer to the podium," he conceded before swiftly exiting the scene.

Seong, seemingly grateful, said, "Thank you for helping me there, Eun-Jeoung."

"I didn't help you; I simply pointed out that guy's mistake," Eun-Jeoung clarified, her tone reflecting irritation.

After a brief, tense moment, the arrival of Hwa Young shifted the atmosphere in the lecture theatre, diverting attention from the fleeting drama that had transpired moments ago.