* Please note that this article is a fabrication based on a creative work. *
The portion is a bit short ㅠㅠ
After the teacher left, we continued to live ordinary lives.
But lately, someone has started to interfere in my life and things have changed a bit.
This week, I had to wake up early because of the weekly shift, and I ended up having to walk to school with my older brother. Waking up almost 30 minutes earlier than usual, I fell asleep on his shoulder as soon as I got on the bus, and he woke me up when we arrived.
"Go to class and don't sleep!"
"Ooooh... Go~"
After a labored greeting, I took my classroom key from the teacher's office, unlocked the door, and even opened all the windows. The empty classroom felt incredibly empty. As I stretched and sat down, a cool breeze blew in, making my eyes close involuntarily.
I wanted to get some sleep while the kids were coming home, so I used the blanket Seokmin gave me as a pillow and closed my eyes.
After a few minutes, I heard a rustling noise in the classroom and I just thought someone had come to school and went back to sleep.
"Wake up, morning."
"Ugh... what time is it..."
"Second period is over now. I woke you up early because fourth period is PE, so come to your senses."
what...
It felt like I'd only slept for about ten minutes, but two hours had already flown by. I rubbed my eyes and yawned, while Wonwoo looked at me pitifully.
"Can't you look at me with other eyes besides those?"
"You are consistent, so I am consistent too."
Oh, I see...
I was somehow convinced by Wonwoo's words.
After a boring third period, I headed to my locker to change into my gym uniform. I opened it and reached for my gym uniform, but for some reason it was damp. When I took it out, it was dripping onto the floor.
What the heck, why is this happening...
"What is this?"
" I know... "
"Did you put it in after washing it and letting it dry?"
"No, no?! No... I've been here since yesterday."
It wasn't just a little wet, it was completely soaked, so I couldn't wear it. Class was about to start, so I couldn't borrow it from another class, and I didn't really have anyone I could borrow it from.
"Uh, what should I do.."
If I didn't wear my gym clothes, my teacher would make me squat down and run five laps around the gym. I did it once and couldn't walk properly for a few days.
Sunyoung, who was stamping her feet alone, held out her gym uniform that she had been holding in her hand.
"Wear this."
" you? "
"I'll borrow it from my friend quickly, so put it on and go to the gym first."
".. Come quickly!"
Sunyoung squeezed the gym uniform tightly into my hand and ran out of the classroom in a panic. I changed in the bathroom and headed to the gym with the kids.
I was worried that Soonyoung would not come even though the bell was about to ring, and she did not answer my phone.
Finally, the bell rang at my hour, and the teacher came in a few minutes later. Still, Sunyoung hadn't arrived, so I couldn't put my phone down, and the kids were trying to contact her.
At that moment, the gym door opened and Soonyoung came running in quickly. She was still wearing her school uniform, perhaps because she hadn't been able to borrow one.
"Kwon Soon-young, who is not wearing a gym uniform, falls to the side and the rest of you practice with the ball."
After warming up, the kids quickly moved to their feet at the teacher's instruction. Feeling sorry for Sunyoung, I tried to approach the PE teacher to tell her the truth, but Sunyoung grabbed me from behind and told me not to go.
In the end, Sunyoung had to be punished because of me, and I watched him with a sad expression. With the teacher watching from the side, he worked hard, grimacing as if it was hard, but whenever our eyes met, he smiled.
"Ha- but seriously, why is your gym uniform like that?"
"That's right. I don't think you would do that, Yeoju."
"I don't know, I just opened it for the first time today."
" ...I wonder if someone did this on purpose?"
"Hey, really...?"
"I'm not the only one guessing right now, am I?"
"Oh, I'm going too."
"Hey guys, whatever..."
After a bit of practice, I was resting with the kids. Their words brought someone to mind. I didn't want to believe it, but I still remember the rude remark I made that day and what happened at the sports day.
While talking to the gym teacher, Sunyoung came to where we were and there was sweat on her forehead, as if she was tired.
"I'm sorry... because of me..."
"Who said it was because of you? I'm fine."
"It's okay..."
I felt sorry for Sunyoung, who was sitting on the observation deck with her legs stretched out, so I patted her legs as much as I could.
Sunyoung asked the kids what they were talking about, and upon hearing what the kids were saying, her expression darkened suddenly.
No, guys... It's so scary when you guys are serious...
"We say it's unlikely, but aren't we almost certain?"
"The suspicion is clear, but there is no evidence."
"But since nothing is certain, let's not judge hastily."
" ... You're too trusting of people, that's your problem."
"I'm anxious, anxious..."
I wonder if their intuition is that great. From then on, I had a series of strange days.
Not only were the gym uniforms soaking wet, but the textbooks in the drawers and lockers were tattered and worn, as if worn out. Occasionally, bread was left on the desks, but it was always past its expiration date. When there were drinks, the kids were told not to eat them, citing their anxiety.
" ah,! "
" what's the matter?! "
As usual, I went to school today and reached into my desk drawer. Suddenly, a stinging sensation hit my finger, startling me and making me pull my hand away. I let out a noise, and the kids all looked at me. Wonwoo, too, was staring at me with wide eyes, as if he was surprised.
I looked at my finger and it was bleeding as if I had cut it on something, and the kids next to me were panicking and hastily pulling out tissues.
" are you okay? "
"No, it wasn't cut deep..?"
"What did you get cut on? Are you bleeding a lot?"
"Well, well... there's not much blood."
The kids all crowded around me, and Min-gyu pulled my chair back and looked at the drawer. They were even more distracted than I was, probably trying to stop the bleeding with tissues. Everyone was speechless at the object Min-gyu pulled out.
It was none other than a blade, and it wasn't even a short blade, and it was still in my drawer.
"Crazy.."
" under- "
"What kind of kid is this? Who is he?!"
The kids all sighed, and Wonwoo stood up, clutching the blade in his hand. He looked around, asking who it was. When everyone avoided his gaze, he bit his lip and tossed the blade to the floor, shouting.
The blade fell to the floor with a metallic clatter and a slight noise, but then, unexpectedly, the other half fell silent for a moment.