After going around in circles in the same place, I couldn't find the supermarket. I couldn't easily find my way back, afraid of getting lost if I took a new route. As I stood there, watching people pass by, biting my fingernails, someone spoke to me.
"Excuse me. You've been going around and around here all this time. What are you looking for?"
" ..? Huh..?? Yes??? Oh,.. Yes?? "
" ..yes? "
Jeon Won-woo, who should have been in the dormitory, was standing before me. And now, Jeon Won-woo, who had maintained a blank expression, was smiling before me.
"I think you might need some help, don't you..?"
"Oh, no no!! Do you know where the mart is..?"
At my words, Jeon Won-woo smiled and (kindly) gave me directions. After taking me to the supermarket, I could have gone on my way, but he still followed me around nervously. I helped him find the supermarket, and since he was my school friend, I felt awkward telling him to go, so I just left him.
When I was lifting something heavy or high up, Jeon Won-woo would help me out. Then he would follow me around.
"Do you have anything to say..?"
"Can you give me your number?? "
"Oh, I left my phone at home. I can't remember the number."
"Then I'll give you my number."
We finally settled the bill and parted ways. I headed home, carrying a heavy bag of food (precious and valuable) in one hand and a piece of paper with Jeon Won-woo's number written on it in the other.
I made direct eye contact, wondering if he recognized me. But he seemed completely unaware. I was helping him prepare the meal, thinking things like this.
"Mom, do you have any cell phones left at home? Something that can make calls."
"I have one for your brother."
"But why?"
"Can I not use that phone until you come back?"
"If you're a girl, your number shouldn't be the same as if you're a guy."
"Oh, right. Really? It's in the drawer next to the TV. Take it out after you eat."
***
Yesterday, I forgot to save Jeon Won-woo's number. And now, I'm in my classroom. Today, Jeon Won-woo must have arrived early. He was sitting in his seat, hugging the doll, staring intently at his phone (with the screen off).
"Wonwoo. Hello?"
"You don't know much about women, do you?"
"How much? Why?? "
"I just haven't heard from you."
I think Jeon Won-woo is acting like this because of what happened yesterday. He waited for Kwon Soon-young, feeling like he was on edge. When Kwon Soon-young didn't show up for school, Jeon Won-woo approached him again.
"Kwon Soon-young is absent today."
"Huh?? Why???"
"Just housework."
"Because it looks like you're waiting."
"Oh, thank you."
I was incredibly worried when I heard Kwon Soon-young was absent. It had only been two days since she'd transferred, but she was still adjusting and needed help. Jeon Won-woo was still struggling, and it was a bit overwhelming to go and find the other kids during every break.
***
Lunchtime came sooner than I expected. (Jeon Won-woo stayed up all fourth period, just staring at his phone.) This lunch, I ate with the third-year seniors. (Jeon Won-woo said he was busy and took the second-years somewhere.)
"Are you adjusting well?"
"A little..?"
"Should I tell Wonwoo to help me adapt quickly? He said we're partners." jisoo
"No, it's okay."
"But where did you transfer from? Didn't you go to a co-ed school before?"
"Yes, of course."
"Were you popular back then?"Jeonghan
"No... Would I have been popular with this face?"
"Why? It's cute and popular with girls."
" Ah,.. haha,.. "
After lunch with my seniors, I looked around the second-year floor to find Jeon Won-woo. I saw Jeon Won-woo and some other kids gathered at the end of the hallway.
" Jeon Won-woo."
"Uh, why."Wonwoo
"We're supposed to have our next class on the move... Where is the science lab?"
"Should I take you?! I know you well!"
"He's a student, so of course he should know better. Jeon Won-woo. Now go."
"Yeah. Seasoning, let's go."
"It's not Ryo, it's Leya..."
***
The hellish class was finally over. As I was packing my bag to go home, a noisy Lee Seok-min came in through the front door. Then he suggested I go see Kwon Soon-young.
"Kwon Soon-young? Where are you?"
"Are you at your own home? Or is it Karen Hospital?"
"I have to go and comfort him. I'll take Myeongho with me too."
"Who is Myeongho? No, more importantly, a hospital?? "
"I'll tell you later!"
Why is Sunyoung in the hospital...?
Why is Wonwoo like that again...?
It's full of questions...
Is the portion size okay??