Chapter 2

Since that day, I haven't talked to Jonathan or even looked at him. I just worked hard to get into SNU. I worked part-time jobs and worked at the library so that I have enough money to pay for college. But unfortunately, I was only able to earn enough for one term. Hopefully, I have a full scholarship.

My senior year is over and so are my final exams

Max: I think It's them!

This is my cousin Song Max, other than my brother, he is the closest to me. He is in his second year at SNU.

I am staring at the wall biting my nail waiting for my Cousin's verdict

Admin: Hello is this Song Jinsoo's household?

Max: Yes, may I know who is speaking?

Admin: We are calling from Seoul National University… congratulations Song Jinsoo, you has been admitted to SNU's art program on a partial scholarship

I was anxiously looking at my brother

Max: okay…thank you so much

He looks at me with no expression

Jinsoo: I didn't get admitted, right?

Max: Grandma! Close the shop early! We are going out for dinner!

I am looking at my Cousin with a puzzled face

Jinsoo: huh?…

Max's lips creep into a smile

Max: Your granddaughter just got admitted to SNU on a partial scholarship!

Jinsoo: Are you serious?!

Max nods

I scream and I bear hug my cousin

My Grandpa and Matthew run over to us with worried faces

Grandpa: What? What happened? Why did you scream?

Matthew: Why are you yelling!

I run over to my grandpa and kiss him on the cheek

Jinsoo: Your granddaughter just got admitted into the number 1 university in the country!

My grandpa throws his hands up in happiness and holds my cheeks

Grandpa: I am so proud of you

He looks at Max and Matthew and calls them over

Grandpa: My grandchildren have made me very proud

I look at my brother with tears running down my eyes

He looks back at me and his stern eyes soften for the first time in a long time

I chuckle

Jinsoo: Is my softy back?

My brother can be very stern and cold, but at heart, he is very warm and I never get too scared of him because I know he truly cares about me.

He wipes my tears and kisses my forehead

Matthew: I am so happy for you…and I don't need to worry about you because you will be with me

My grandma walks over to us my grandpa puts his hand over her shoulder

Grandpa: Now my baby and I will be all alone

Jinsoo: We are not leaving right now…we will be staying till summer ends

Grandma: it is dinner time, lets go eat

*time skip*

Summer vacation flew by in seconds

I am moving into my dorm today, I am honestly kind of scared to stay away from my grandparents, but I want to be a certified sculpture and support my grandfather's side business, which is selling plants. But it hasn't been going that well because the other plant sellers have beautiful ceramic pots.

Matthew: Do you have everything? Do you need anything

Jinsoo: No, I have everything…and I also gave you my roommate information just incase

My grandmother brings a big basket full of side dishes

Jinsoo: grams, we are not moving out of the country, we are going to college

Grandma: I don't know when you guys will come back to visit, and you guys don't even eat a meal without my side dishes.

My grandma starts to tear up all of a sudden

Matthew immediately grabs the bag from my grandma

Matthew: okay okay okay, we will take it, don't cry

Jinsoo: why are you crying? We will try to come home every break

Matthew: We have to get going or else we will miss the train

We put our shoes on and grab our bags

Matthew looks at my grandma and pats her cheek

Matthew: don't worry, I will take good care of her

Jinsoo: Let's go!…

My brother looks at me

Matthew: How many times did I tell you not to yell

Jinsoo: sorry…

We get to the university

Student 1: hi Mr.song

I look at the person greeting my brother and it is a girl

Student 2 & 3: Hello Mr.Song

More girls…

Students: Good morning Mr.Song

More girls…

I turn to my brother and he looks down at me

Matthew: what…

Jinsoo: Are you here to coach soccer or are you here to find a girlfriend

Matthew: Be quiet…

He takes me to his office

Jinsoo: Wow you decorated this place very nicely

Matthew: I didn't, my assistant did…

I look at my brother and raised an eyebrow

Jinsoo: Assistant? Who is this assistant

Matthew: she quit last year, and it is non of your business

Jinsoo: So you have an opening?

Matthew: You know anyone that is willing to join?

Jinsoo: Do you pay well?

He nods his head

Matthew: almost more of the tuition

I walk over to him and give him a mischievous smile

Matthew: no… It is a dangerous job

Jinsoo: please…

I hold onto his leg

Jinsoo: please, please, please, please

Matthew: Jinsoo, get off my leg

Jinsoo: I am not getting off your leg till you say yes

Matthew: Song Jinsoo! When I said no, I meant no…get off my leg now!

I slowly unhinge from his leg and take a few steps back

Jinsoo: please!… I really need the money

Matthew: for what?!

Jinsoo: tuition! I need it for tuition…you said you won't pay for it and I only have enough money to pay for this semester

Matthew: Then you should change to a different major…you won't need to worry about tuition. maybe go into med like Max.

Jinsoo: I already told you that I want to major in sculpting and be certified in it

Matthew paces around the room a few times and then looks at me

Someone walks into the room

???: coach, the team is here

I look at the person and wow oh wow he is the most good looking human being I have ever seen

It is a dangerous job: okay, drop my sister off at her dorm

He gives the guy a piece of paper that has my dorm building

My brother looks at me and holds my cheek

It is a dangerous job: give me some time to think about it

I nod and follow the handsome guy to my dorm

???: Hi…my name is Hwang Henry, I am the goalkeeper

Wow even his name is very pretty

Jinsoo: My name is Song Jinsoo… I am an art major

Henry: I never knew my coach had such a pretty sister

Jinsoo: haha thanks…

Henry: You know what, this was the first time I have seen a coach with soft eyes. He is usually so cold

Jinsoo: that's his personality

Henry: Well, it was nice talking to you…here is your dorm building

Jinsoo: Thanks…see you around

I go up to my dorm room and open the dorm

Jinsoo: No one is there… well that means I can pick whichever bunk I want

I pick my bunk and start unpacking

???: Honey I am home!!!…oh hi!

Jinsoo: Hi…

Riley: I'm Shin Riley…

Jinsoo: Song Jinsoo…

Riley: which bunk did you choose?

I point to it and take out a photo of my parents and brother and put it on my desk

Riley: Are you always this quiet?

I smile

Jinsoo: I just need time to get used to you guys…that's all

Riley: ooh he looks like the soccer coach

Jinsoo: that is my brother and yes he is the soccer coach

Riley: Oh so you are close to the soccer team?

She eagerly waits for my answer

Jinsoo: no not really, I've only met their goalkeeper

I raise an eyebrow

Jinsoo: why?…

Riley: n-nothing…I am just interested in soccer