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Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The library is empty. There's one receptionist at the entrance who smiled at me after I entered the room. 

I went to the shelves and saw a book with the title Master of Korean Tradition. I opened it and saw photos depicting step-by-step knot instructions. I checked it out and found out that the book only has common designs. I checked another book and many of the designs are for making traditional Korean ornaments. I learned by reading them and plan to create a picture in my head. 

The books are quickly filling up on the table after I decided to make notes for every helpful information. I really need to quickly start it but I have no time to do it since I only have 99 days left. I sighed thinking I have so much work and I need someone else's help. A forbidden image comes out in my head but I quickly erase it. He offered help but it's not time yet for him to get involved. I plan to ask for Haru's help instead and with that thought, I quickly continue writing, and after checking the time... I leave the library. 

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The classroom is almost full because of my classmates. There's noise everywhere and I see Yumi talking with one of our classmates. I entered the room and Yumi's eyes automatically followed me. I see her fresh smile and goes to me. 

"Hi, Jia." She greeted me. 

"Hello. How's your errands yesterday?" I asked her. 

"It's fine and I talked to mom about my plan of studying music and she agreed with me. I'm so happy Jia!" Yumi said in an excited voice. 

"Congrats... What's your plan?" I asked while feeling nervous. I don't know when Yumi will go to study abroad. 

"I emailed the university and I told them I will go after this semester. So, you don't need to worry about me leaving quickly." She said and grinned at my unsure face. 

"I'm glad." I said while my heart was beating fast. 

"By the way, how about you? How's-." Yumi stopped talking when our teacher entered the room. 

"Go to your seats. Open your book page 92, the English Passive-Verb." Ms. Irene tells us after we greeted her. 

Morning classes pass by and my mind isn't concentrating because my whole thought is about the craft designs. I have some of them ready so I can start marketing them. I asked Bella eonnie for help but she just told me to send my designs and she can take care of everything. She also said that She has plans to expand her boutique here but it's just a plan and nothing is finished yet. I texted Mr. Choi after Bella eonnie told me to ask him instead. He said that he will look for a building or a studio that I can rent for a time being. I'm not familiar with everything and thanks to my sister's guidance. I learned the first step.

"Make sure to pass your homework. Goodbye." Ms. Sheila told us while staring at me. I blink and lower my head feeling the embarrassment of wondering my mind in class. 

"Earth to Jia..." Yumi called. I was startled by her face almost near mine.

"You've been acting weird since yesterday. Are you okay?" Yumi gazed at me and I frowned while pouting at her. 

"I'm hungry." I said then look at my surroundings. The students are starting to leave the classroom for lunch. I get up and hold Yumi's palm. 

"What are we eating today?" She asked after a while. 

"Hmmm, for a change. How about fast food?." I said grinning at Yumi. Her face is shocked and smirks at me. 

Yumi likes these foods but I told her that we should eat a healthy diet. But today is different and I plan to live a YOLO life. So I asked her if we can have it for today.

"You change Jia." She said and smiled at me. I twitched and awkwardly laughed at her. She gets her phone and orders online. It's one of the habits I sometimes feel guilty about. Yumi took care of everything for me. I made decisions and she's the one who would do it. I realize it while looking at her now picking the menu and even though I haven't told her what I like, she professionally chooses the right size and food I can eat on my plate. It's almost amazing that I wanna praise her. I unconsciously patted her head and smiled at her. I will surely miss Yumi in this lifetime. 

"Do you want to go to the cafeteria?" She asked after finishing the order. 

"Hmm, Let's wait first for the food in the entrance then Let's go to the roof-.... I mean to the bench near the gymnasium. We can eat there since there are no people around this time. The seniors aren't practicing because of their class." I said and quickly clung my arms to her. 

We headed to the gymnasium after taking our orders. I gave a tip to the delivery man and he accepted it. We sat on the bench beside the massive tree. This place is silent and only a few students went here to sometimes watch the seniors practicing. I place my bag beside me and sit comfortably. 

I open the big burger and take a bite. I chew it satisfyingly and look at Yumi whose eyes are sparkling. She must be delighted since it's been so long since she ate this food. I feel guilty for controlling her and now that I had a chance. I will spoil Yumi to her heart's content. After we eat, I take care of the trash and Yumi watches me doing the task. I smiled after jokingly messed up and she just giggled at me. I came back to her then remembered the gift in my bag. I hurriedly got it and showed it to Yumi.

"Here's my gift for your acceptance to the university. Congratulations Yumi-ssi." I said while giving her the box I made. 

"Oooh... Jia. It looks fancy. What is this?" She accepted it excitedly.

"It's my heart." I joke and grin at her. 

Yumi slowly opens the box like she's afraid of breaking it. She knows I made it, that's why she's being careful. I watched her unboxing it and a funny expression showed on her face. 

"Music box?! OMG! And a keychain! Wahhhh. Thank you, Jia." She said and hugged me. I patted her head and smiled at her. 

"How... Why... Did you go to that shop?" Yumi asked after a while of appreciating her gifts.

"Yup, yesterday. I thought you were going abroad and I rushed to go there. I even met Penelope and Yejun while buying." I said and looked at her. 

"I see. You surprised me. I thought you didn't like that shop." She mumbled and I raised my brow to her. 

"Really Ms. Chen?! What do you think of me?!" I scolded her while crossing my arms. 

"A self-centered, sharp but sweet friend?" She said while teasing me. 

"Yah! Give it back to me. I changed my mind! It's original mine...." I said then bit my lower lip. 

"Ehhhhh... Beautiful Jia, Kind Jia..." She said while laughing at me. I glare at her.

"By the way. Penelope is absent today. She said while taking the keychain and hung it up on her pink wallet. 

"Oh, Yesterday..." I told her everything and Yumi was shocked while listening to me. After a while, she asked me. 

"Do you think Yejun and Penelope are dating?." She said and looked into my eyes. 

"I think so too. They were sweet while we're walking on the way to kindergarten. And Yejun also waited for Penelope at the end of her work shift." I said adding the fuel to Yumi's thoughts.

"Well, Yejun likes Penelope and they were childhood friends." Yumi said while in a daze. 

"Yeah. They are meant to be." I said smirking and looked at the view in front of us. 

"Anyway, let's go... The class will start." I said to her 

There's a girl who wears her glasses looking at us at the end of the bench. I shifted my gaze and ignored her. I cling to Yumi's arm and we go together to the next class.

End of chapter 7...