Light in my Dark
Chapter 9
Your POV
I kinda regret asking Han for help, now the other students think we're a couple, but I don't want Chan to see me so I have no choice.
Your POV
We arrived at the room before the bell rang, so we're right on time. Then I didn't realize that I was hugging Han's waist on our way here.
Your POV
I quickly let go and stepped away.
Soohee
Thank you Han. You were really a great help.
Han Jisung
Sure. If you need to hide again, don't mind asking me again. *wink*
Changbin
Aww that sucks. I thought you got yourself a girlfriend already Han.
Han Jisung
Hey! Since when did you got here??
Changbin
I saw the whole thing, and we have the same class together so I followed you all the way here. Hehe. Don't worry I didn't hear anything.
Soohee
Great. Well I'll go sit somewhere now. Yeji let's go over there.
Yeji
Come on. I think I saw the professor outside.
Your POV
We all sat down, and I was grateful that Yeji is with me today, at least I'm not sitting with Han, but he and Chanbin sat beside our table.
Your POV
So he's kinda sitting beside me but one seat apart. Is he really going to be always near me?
Professor
Good Morning class. Just wait for a few minutes, the department called and wants me to fetch someone. Stay on your seats.
Yeji
Seriously? I'm excited to learn already.
Soohee
It's just a few minutes Yeji.
Han Jisung
Hey Soohee. So I was wondering, who are you hiding from?
Soohee
Didn't I told you not to ask who it is?
Han Jisung
I'm curious! Come on tell me. Is it a high school enemy? Oh wait! Someone who's mad at you?
Soohee
It doesn't matter. Don't ask or I won't talk to you again.
Han Jisung
Ohh. Okay then, let's talk about something else! How's your weekend? Can we hangout sometime? What are you into?
Changbin
In short, he wants to ask you out Soohee.
Yeji
Seems like it. Do you have a crush on my best friend Han?
Han Jisung
Wow. I just want to be friends with Soohee as well! It will be cool.
Changbin
It's already obvious, don't hide it man.
Han Jisung
Shut it Changbin.
Yeji
I should warn you, Soohee only hangs out with us.
Han Jisung
So can I join you then? I can bring my friends along! It's more fun with us around.
Soohee
I'm busy every weekend from now on, I'm modeling.
Yeji
Oh right! Can we visit sometime? I'd really love to see your aunts' fashion, and I'm dying to talk to your mom again!
Soohee
You girls love my mom that much?
Yeji
Well yeah. She's an icon! I still get star-struck whenever I see her.
Han Jisung
Wow. You're a model Soohee? It suits you. You're really beautiful.
Changbin
See? What did I tell you Soohee?
Han Jisung
Shut it! I'm being generous. I'm giving her a compliment.
Yeji
Yeah. Just giving a compliment. Ha ha!
Soohee
Shhh! The professor is coming.
Your POV
The professor came in, then some girls started whispering.
Your POV
And they're all looking at the door, but I can't see who. The person doesn't come in yet.
Professor
We have a new student here today. He's also an Arts and Literature major. Since it's just the second week of class, the university still
Accepted him. Come on in Mr. Bang Chan.
Your POV
No. Way.
Yeji
*whispers* Oh. My. God.
Your POV
Yeji took my hand and squeezed it. She definitely knows how I feel right now. I bowed my head, hoping he didn't see me yet, then Han noticed
Han Jisung
*whispers* Soohee. I think I know who's the person your hiding from. Is it him? Is he mean to you? Want me to take care of him?
Professor
Mr. Han, I know you're whispering. I'm talking here. And Ms. Kim, eyes in front please.
Your POV
Crap. He mentioned me. Han will regret this later.
Your POV
I looked up front and didn't looked at Bang Chan. But I know he's looking at me from my peripheral vision.
Professor
Introduce yourself please.
Bang Chan
Good Morning. My name is Bang Chan. I just moved back here in Korea. Nice to see you all.
Soohee
I quickly looked away before our eyes meet. Hiding from him is worthless, he already found out that I go in this university.
Your POV
He sat in front of our seats since the other chair is empty. He's so big though, I can't see half of the board anymore.
Your POV
But it seemed that he heard my thoughts, because he moved at the back, since the seats are also empty there.
Bang Chan
Hey...
Soohee
Hmm?
Bang Chan
I didn't know you go here. Nice to see you though.
Bang Chan
And hi Yeji.
Yeji
Yeah. Hi.
Your POV
My tongue is frozen so I just nodded.
Your POV
I thought Han was just my only problem, then Bang Chan came back. Now I have two.
LUNCH
Your POV
Bang Chan didn't have the same subject as mine in our second period, so I got away from him for awhile.
Soohee
I went to the library for awhile before lunch to return a book, then I went looking for the girls here in the cafeteria.
Your POV
Then someone took my shoulders.
Soohee
AHH!
Bang Chan
Whoa easy. Glad I found you Soohee.
Soohee
What? Why? You're looking for me?
Bang Chan
Well, yeah. Can I sit with you? I really don't know any of the students here, and I want to catch up.
Your POV
Even though I kinda hate him, I don't want to be mean to the new student.
Soohee
Sure. Help me look for the girls.
Bang Chan
Oh. I already saw them, they're in a longer table with a bunch of other guys. Since when you and your friends be with another group?
Your POV
Ugh. I think I know who those guys are.
Soohee
I didn't know. We usually sit in a different table. Let's grab our lunch then go the table.
Your POV
We grabbed some lunch then walked over to the table. I'm kinda disappointed with the girls for sitting with the guys.
Your POV
Ryujin saw us and her jaw dropped, then she patted the girls. Their jaws dropped as well. They're too obvious.
Your POV
I sat down silently beside Ryujin and then Bang Chan sat beside me. I didn't bother.
Your POV
The girls looked at us then they looked at each other. Clearly, they know that I'm pissed.
Ryujin
Hey. You okay?
Soohee
Oh yeah absolutely. My day is great!
Your POV
Lia cringed. She definitely sensed my sarcasm.
Lia
All the tables were full when we got here Soohee, so we have no choice but to sit here.
Your POV
I don't want to be mad at the girls, especially now that I need them
Soohee
Oh. It's okay. Bang Chan wanted to sit with us so I let him tag along.
Ryujin
Wow. Long time no see.
Bang Chan
Yeah. How are you all?
Lia
Hmm. Why are you here? Why are you with Soohee?
Yeji
Chill Lia.
Your POV
Then an unexpected person sat down in front of me.
Han Jisung
Hey Soohee! I see you're with our new classmate. Hi. Bang Chan isn't it?
Bang Chan
Yeah. Hello.
Han Jisung
Rude not to ask my name, but I'm Han Jisung. Is he bothering you Soohee?
Yeji
Whoa chill Han! You look threatened.
Lia
Yeah he's bothering her, can you take him away Han?
Soohee
Can you all stop?
*silence*
Your POV
Ryujin looked down and sensed that I'm about to show my dark side, but I don't want to make a scene. Not yet.
Soohee
Bang Chan is... an old friend of mine back in high school. We didn't have any communication for two years so it's kinda awkward for me...
Soohee
That's why I hid from him.
Bang Chan
You did?
Han Jisung
Oh she did. And I helped her, I covered her with my jacket while I wrapped my arms around her.
Bang Chan
Oh so that's you Soohee. I saw that. I thought you're his girlfriend.
Han Jisung
Whoa really? Nice.
Soohee
Seriously Han? Did you have to say all those things?
Han Jisung
Well... Yeah. Hehe sorry.
Bang Chan
Are you two close?
Han Jisung
I'd like to think so! "
Soohee
No. He's just a friendly classmate.
Han Jisung
Ouch Soohee.
Changbin
What did I tell you Soohee!
Minho
Whoa. Han likes her?
Hyunjin
Yeah. He told me yesterday.
Han Jisung
No I didn't!
Hyunjin
Hehe just kidding.
Felix
But it looks like you do like her.
Han Jisung
I'm. Just. Being. Friendly.
Bang Chan
Really? It looks like you do like her.
Han Jisung
Yeah really! Don't question me new guy!
Your POV
I stood up and didn't finish my lunch. They're all being ridiculous.
Ryujin
Soohee! Wait for me!
Your POV
I didn't looked back and just kept walking forward.