Trapped in an abandoned kingdom in a land far far away, I waited patiently for my knight in shining armor to come and rescue me. I sat there, staring out my window into the horizon, watching the sunset as I sigh to myself.
Suddenly the door burst open, and there stood something so beautiful, that it was beyond words.
"Do not fear, my fair maiden. I am here to rescue you from this dreadful place."
He took me into a warm embrace. As we grew closer, I could feel his warm breath before we...
"I'm up! I'm up!" I shouted. The clock displayed 6.45 a.m. Shit! It's the first day of school and I'm already late!
"Chiyoo is here! You better hurry up!" my mom shouted again. Double shit! I quickly jumped into my school uniform and tripped over the knee high socks. Stupid socks, I cursed. I grab my school bag and ran down the stairs making a huge racket. Chiyoo, my best friend is sitting at the living room, waiting patiently. Chiyoo is more tomboyish compared to most of the girls here and the smartest people I know. She managed to convinced her mom to cut her hair super short and stylish to pull of the tomboy look and it fits her really well. She's been my best friend since we were in diapers.
"Sorry I'm late, Chibi..." I said putting on my shoes.
"It's alright. It's the first day of school anyway, everyone will be late. Keke." She gave a small evil grin.
"Unfortunately for you, I hate being late. Let's go!"
"But I - Whoa!" I grabbed her arm and raced out the doorstep.
*
"I'm hungry," I complained while my tummy grumbled.
"Here, have some of my bread," Chibi offered generously. Another best thing about Chibi is that she always comes well prepared. Her house is always packed with food because her mom likes to cook, a lot, and she can't finish them all so she brings some for me, her trusty dustbin.
"Don't mind if I do." I grabbed her bread and took big bites. We walked to the train station and bought our tickets. Everyday we would take the train to school because our parents think that it's a good exercise for us because Chibi and I are always glued to the computer screen.
It's a hobby, Chibi and I would always say when our parents nag at us about staying indoors most of the time. But our parents can't complain too much because we get good grades in school and we keep out of trouble. Most of the time. *evil grin*
Though Chibi and I share many common things, we have slightly different characters. Chibi is very elegant, even for a tomboy. Even though I label myself as somewhere in between feminine and tomboy, I'm clumsier than a bull in a china shop. That's why I carry band-aids with me at all times for safety. Chibi brings a handful with her too in case I ran out.
"Attention all Kyunggi Students, the last train to Kyunggi High School will leave in 5 minutes. Attention all Kyunggi Students, the last train to Kyunggi High School will-"
"WHAT! What happened to all the other trains?!" I shouted at the speakers.
"We are sorry for any inconvenience." came a reply from the speaker.
"Come on, we better hurry if we want to catch that train." Chibi said and we ran to the escalators to the trains.
"Did she mention which station it'll be?"
"Err... No... I don't think she did..."
"FUCK!"
Chibi and I ran across crowds collecting a few shoulder bumps and loud 'ouch!'s'. Panicking, we searched desperately for the train through a sea of heads, but with no success.
"Attention all Kyunggi Students, the last train to Kyunggi High School will leave in 2 minutes. Attention all-"
"We know already!!"
"There! I see the train!" Chibi said, pointing at a light blue train at the end of the hall. Sure enough there are students boarding the train, Kyunggi students no doubt, not wanting to be late for the first day of school.
"Run Chibi!" I grabbed her hand and pushed through the crowds like a rugby player trying to get a touchdown.
"I'm running! I'm running!" came a squeaky voice from behind. We managed to get past the crowds and reach the end of the station. The guard nearby the train double checked the passangers and went out of the train to close the door.
"WAIT!! WAIT FOR US!!"
The guard jumped in shock to see two girls in uniform running towards him, screaming like banshees and flinging their arms in the air. We stopped in front of him, trying to catch our breath, sweat dripping down our foreheads.
"Get in before you're late," he said, clutching his chest and slowly opening the train doors. We thanked him and stepped in the train. Inside, many students were giggling and pointing fingers at us.
"Great, we're not even in school yet and we're already laughing stalks." Chibi complained and plopped on a seat. My tummy grumbled.
"I'm hungry again." I said in a small voice.
*
Did I forget to mention that we're seniors? Chibi and I and the rest of the seniors of Kyunggi High School will be graduating this year and soon be taking our college entrance exams. Kyunggi High School is a very prestigious school and also the most expensive. Only the rich and the gifted are enrolled in this school. Sadly my mom's salary isn't enough to pay the school fees so she has to work two jobs just to pay for my education, and sometimes I help her out. Chibi's parents work for the government so her parents are loaded. But unlike most rich snobs, Chibi doesn't care much about her wealth.
K.H.S. is well known for its academics and curicullar reputation achieved by students of the school. That is why the goverment gave the school its very own private train and bus transport specially for the students to ride to school.
The school is also known for its grand architecture and symmetrical design. It pretty much has everything, from a gymnasium to a hockey field to a ice skating rink. This is because many of the parents like to donate large sums of wealth to the school for the benefit of their children. I've heard that even the President's daughter was a student here.
Don't get me wrong, even though the students of K.H.S. are gifted and incredibly wealthy, most of them are really nice and normal. Mostly.
"Welcome back, girls." greeted the Principal.
"Thank you, Mrs. Young Kee." we answered in unison.
Mrs. Young Kee is a very strict woman but also very fair. If you stick to her rules, you'll be fine.
Chibi and I checked the list of classrooms which is posted on the bulletin board at the school's entrance. I quickly scan for mine and Chibi's name. Chiyoo was given her famous nickname 'Chibi' was because of her stature, though I'm not bragging that I'm tall either, but let's just say that I can see over a crowd much better.
"We're in the same class!!" I screamed, causing a few heads to turn and a few mean looks.
"Awesome, 3 years in a row." Chibi nodded in approval.
"This goes to show that they can't seperate us." I linked elbows with Chibi as we walk to the assembly hall for assembly.
"Or was it because you begged them to always put us in the same class for 3 years running?" Chibi raised an eyebrow and showing a toothy grin. My face grew hot and I made a face.
"Hurry before we're late for assembly." I said and ran to the hall.
"Hey! Wait!" Chibi shouted and chased after me.
The assembly hall of K.H.S. is just as grand as the exterior of the school. We have 5 air conditioners, 8 wall speakers and 2 more on the stage, 3 dressing rooms, instruments and automatic curtains.
"Excuse me, is this the assembly hall?" came a soft voice behind me. I turned around and saw a little girl, looking lost and nervous.
"Yes it is. Are you a first year?" I asked, trying to be friendly. Chibi went to look for seats.
The little girl nodded. "My brother and I just got transferred here. He's a senior too, I think."
"Oh, where is your brother?"
"He's probably still talking with my dad in the limousine." she shrugged. Wow, this girl must be stinkin' rich. I looked around and noticed that most of the students have already seated.
"How about you sit next to me during assembly and we'll find your brother after, is that okay?" she nodded and we went to sit next to Chibi.
"My name is Kim Hyung Eun, by the way. And thanks for helping me." said the Hyung Eun. She took my hand and shook it gently. Soft hands. Her nervousness has seem to have disappeared.
"You're welcome, Hyung Eun. This is my friend Chiyoo, but also famously known as 'Chibi'." they both exchange hand shakes.
"You can just call me 'Eunnie'." she said with a smile. This girl is really cute. She looks more like a child model than a student.
Everyone stood up when Mrs. Young Kee entered the hall and sat back down after she has seated.
After singing the national anthem and school song, Mrs. Young Kee made some announcements.
"Good morning and welcome back to K.H.S. I hope your holidays have been enjoyable." There was a loud murmur and a few nodding heads. Even the teachers approved by smiling and chatting with the other teachers about their vacations.
"Settle down, settle down. First I would like to give a big welcome to the first years, or Form 1 students to K.H.S." Chibi and I applauded loudly along with the other students. Eunnie's cheeks turned slightly pink.
"Secondly, let us welcome two new transferred students to the Kyunggi family. I'll save the embarrassment by only mentioning your names and classes. Give a warm welcome to Kim Hyung Eun, 1 Alpha-"
"Yeah! Eunnie!!" I shouted and elbowed her. Her cheeks turned redder and gave a sheepish smile.
"And her brother, Kim Hyung Jun, 5 Alpha..."
"Hey, he's in the same class as us." Chibi said.
"Hmmm..."
"You'll get to see my brother." Eunnie smiled.
*
After assembly, Chibi, Eunnie and I walked out of the hall.
"Oh! I see my brother! I have to go, thanks again unnie-chans!! I'll see you around." said Eunnie, as she run towards a figure with his back facing towards us. The bell rang indicating class has begun. Chibi and I walked to our homeroom and took our seats. There were some familiar faces from last year and also some new faces.
Our homeroom teacher last year, Ms. Ruo entered the classroom. Everyone in the class cheered. Ms. Ruo is a very young and kind teacher. She also has the looks to match her personality. Not surprisingly, the male teachers and even students are constantly chasing after her. Chibi and I are pretty close with Ms. Ruo.
"Good morning, class." she said.
"Good morning, Ms. Ruo."
"Nice to see all of you again. This year will be an important year for all of you because you'll be graduating and also taking your college entrance exams this year."
"Yes, Ms. Ruo." we answered, tonelessly.
"I expect the best from all of you." she smiled.
"As you have heard during the assembly, we have a new student. Come in, Mr. Kim."
All eyes on the door, it's like a movie on slow-mo, with a pounding heartbeat as the background music, anticipating on the new student that will be spending a whole year with us.
A black leather shoe came in view, revealing...
Suddenly the door burst open, and there stood something so beautiful, that it was beyond words.
"Do not fear, my fair maiden. I am here to rescue you from this dreadful place."
He took me into a warm embrace. As we grew closer, I could feel his warm breath before we...
"Yeon Jun! Wake up or else you'll be late for school!" came my mom's booming voice from downstairs. I jerked from my sleep and wiped off the drool from my lips.
"I'm up! I'm up!" I shouted. The clock displayed 6.45 a.m. Shit! It's the first day of school and I'm already late!
"Chiyoo is here! You better hurry up!" my mom shouted again. Double shit! I quickly jumped into my school uniform and tripped over the knee high socks. Stupid socks, I cursed. I grab my school bag and ran down the stairs making a huge racket. Chiyoo, my best friend is sitting at the living room, waiting patiently. Chiyoo is more tomboyish compared to most of the girls here and the smartest people I know. She managed to convinced her mom to cut her hair super short and stylish to pull of the tomboy look and it fits her really well. She's been my best friend since we were in diapers.
"Sorry I'm late, Chibi..." I said putting on my shoes.
"It's alright. It's the first day of school anyway, everyone will be late. Keke." She gave a small evil grin.
"Unfortunately for you, I hate being late. Let's go!"
"But I - Whoa!" I grabbed her arm and raced out the doorstep.
*
"I'm hungry," I complained while my tummy grumbled.
"Here, have some of my bread," Chibi offered generously. Another best thing about Chibi is that she always comes well prepared. Her house is always packed with food because her mom likes to cook, a lot, and she can't finish them all so she brings some for me, her trusty dustbin.
"Don't mind if I do." I grabbed her bread and took big bites. We walked to the train station and bought our tickets. Everyday we would take the train to school because our parents think that it's a good exercise for us because Chibi and I are always glued to the computer screen.
It's a hobby, Chibi and I would always say when our parents nag at us about staying indoors most of the time. But our parents can't complain too much because we get good grades in school and we keep out of trouble. Most of the time. *evil grin*
Though Chibi and I share many common things, we have slightly different characters. Chibi is very elegant, even for a tomboy. Even though I label myself as somewhere in between feminine and tomboy, I'm clumsier than a bull in a china shop. That's why I carry band-aids with me at all times for safety. Chibi brings a handful with her too in case I ran out.
"Attention all Kyunggi Students, the last train to Kyunggi High School will leave in 5 minutes. Attention all Kyunggi Students, the last train to Kyunggi High School will-"
"WHAT! What happened to all the other trains?!" I shouted at the speakers.
"We are sorry for any inconvenience." came a reply from the speaker.
"Come on, we better hurry if we want to catch that train." Chibi said and we ran to the escalators to the trains.
"Did she mention which station it'll be?"
"Err... No... I don't think she did..."
"FUCK!"
Chibi and I ran across crowds collecting a few shoulder bumps and loud 'ouch!'s'. Panicking, we searched desperately for the train through a sea of heads, but with no success.
"Attention all Kyunggi Students, the last train to Kyunggi High School will leave in 2 minutes. Attention all-"
"We know already!!"
"There! I see the train!" Chibi said, pointing at a light blue train at the end of the hall. Sure enough there are students boarding the train, Kyunggi students no doubt, not wanting to be late for the first day of school.
"Run Chibi!" I grabbed her hand and pushed through the crowds like a rugby player trying to get a touchdown.
"I'm running! I'm running!" came a squeaky voice from behind. We managed to get past the crowds and reach the end of the station. The guard nearby the train double checked the passangers and went out of the train to close the door.
"WAIT!! WAIT FOR US!!"
The guard jumped in shock to see two girls in uniform running towards him, screaming like banshees and flinging their arms in the air. We stopped in front of him, trying to catch our breath, sweat dripping down our foreheads.
"Get in before you're late," he said, clutching his chest and slowly opening the train doors. We thanked him and stepped in the train. Inside, many students were giggling and pointing fingers at us.
"Great, we're not even in school yet and we're already laughing stalks." Chibi complained and plopped on a seat. My tummy grumbled.
"I'm hungry again." I said in a small voice.
*
Did I forget to mention that we're seniors? Chibi and I and the rest of the seniors of Kyunggi High School will be graduating this year and soon be taking our college entrance exams. Kyunggi High School is a very prestigious school and also the most expensive. Only the rich and the gifted are enrolled in this school. Sadly my mom's salary isn't enough to pay the school fees so she has to work two jobs just to pay for my education, and sometimes I help her out. Chibi's parents work for the government so her parents are loaded. But unlike most rich snobs, Chibi doesn't care much about her wealth.
K.H.S. is well known for its academics and curicullar reputation achieved by students of the school. That is why the goverment gave the school its very own private train and bus transport specially for the students to ride to school.
The school is also known for its grand architecture and symmetrical design. It pretty much has everything, from a gymnasium to a hockey field to a ice skating rink. This is because many of the parents like to donate large sums of wealth to the school for the benefit of their children. I've heard that even the President's daughter was a student here.
Don't get me wrong, even though the students of K.H.S. are gifted and incredibly wealthy, most of them are really nice and normal. Mostly.
"Welcome back, girls." greeted the Principal.
"Thank you, Mrs. Young Kee." we answered in unison.
Mrs. Young Kee is a very strict woman but also very fair. If you stick to her rules, you'll be fine.
Chibi and I checked the list of classrooms which is posted on the bulletin board at the school's entrance. I quickly scan for mine and Chibi's name. Chiyoo was given her famous nickname 'Chibi' was because of her stature, though I'm not bragging that I'm tall either, but let's just say that I can see over a crowd much better.
"We're in the same class!!" I screamed, causing a few heads to turn and a few mean looks.
"Awesome, 3 years in a row." Chibi nodded in approval.
"This goes to show that they can't seperate us." I linked elbows with Chibi as we walk to the assembly hall for assembly.
"Or was it because you begged them to always put us in the same class for 3 years running?" Chibi raised an eyebrow and showing a toothy grin. My face grew hot and I made a face.
"Hurry before we're late for assembly." I said and ran to the hall.
"Hey! Wait!" Chibi shouted and chased after me.
The assembly hall of K.H.S. is just as grand as the exterior of the school. We have 5 air conditioners, 8 wall speakers and 2 more on the stage, 3 dressing rooms, instruments and automatic curtains.
"Excuse me, is this the assembly hall?" came a soft voice behind me. I turned around and saw a little girl, looking lost and nervous.
"Yes it is. Are you a first year?" I asked, trying to be friendly. Chibi went to look for seats.
The little girl nodded. "My brother and I just got transferred here. He's a senior too, I think."
"Oh, where is your brother?"
"He's probably still talking with my dad in the limousine." she shrugged. Wow, this girl must be stinkin' rich. I looked around and noticed that most of the students have already seated.
"How about you sit next to me during assembly and we'll find your brother after, is that okay?" she nodded and we went to sit next to Chibi.
"My name is Kim Hyung Eun, by the way. And thanks for helping me." said the Hyung Eun. She took my hand and shook it gently. Soft hands. Her nervousness has seem to have disappeared.
"You're welcome, Hyung Eun. This is my friend Chiyoo, but also famously known as 'Chibi'." they both exchange hand shakes.
"You can just call me 'Eunnie'." she said with a smile. This girl is really cute. She looks more like a child model than a student.
Everyone stood up when Mrs. Young Kee entered the hall and sat back down after she has seated.
After singing the national anthem and school song, Mrs. Young Kee made some announcements.
"Good morning and welcome back to K.H.S. I hope your holidays have been enjoyable." There was a loud murmur and a few nodding heads. Even the teachers approved by smiling and chatting with the other teachers about their vacations.
"Settle down, settle down. First I would like to give a big welcome to the first years, or Form 1 students to K.H.S." Chibi and I applauded loudly along with the other students. Eunnie's cheeks turned slightly pink.
"Secondly, let us welcome two new transferred students to the Kyunggi family. I'll save the embarrassment by only mentioning your names and classes. Give a warm welcome to Kim Hyung Eun, 1 Alpha-"
"Yeah! Eunnie!!" I shouted and elbowed her. Her cheeks turned redder and gave a sheepish smile.
"And her brother, Kim Hyung Jun, 5 Alpha..."
"Hey, he's in the same class as us." Chibi said.
"Hmmm..."
"You'll get to see my brother." Eunnie smiled.
*
After assembly, Chibi, Eunnie and I walked out of the hall.
"Oh! I see my brother! I have to go, thanks again unnie-chans!! I'll see you around." said Eunnie, as she run towards a figure with his back facing towards us. The bell rang indicating class has begun. Chibi and I walked to our homeroom and took our seats. There were some familiar faces from last year and also some new faces.
Our homeroom teacher last year, Ms. Ruo entered the classroom. Everyone in the class cheered. Ms. Ruo is a very young and kind teacher. She also has the looks to match her personality. Not surprisingly, the male teachers and even students are constantly chasing after her. Chibi and I are pretty close with Ms. Ruo.
"Good morning, class." she said.
"Good morning, Ms. Ruo."
"Nice to see all of you again. This year will be an important year for all of you because you'll be graduating and also taking your college entrance exams this year."
"Yes, Ms. Ruo." we answered, tonelessly.
"I expect the best from all of you." she smiled.
"As you have heard during the assembly, we have a new student. Come in, Mr. Kim."
All eyes on the door, it's like a movie on slow-mo, with a pounding heartbeat as the background music, anticipating on the new student that will be spending a whole year with us.
A black leather shoe came in view, revealing...
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