Chapter 2

Min Young and Onew walked side by side in the busy corridor, trying to find the World History class. Well, let’s say it found them as a guy in a bright green jacket waved frantically at them. Min Young’s stomach flipped. They went to him and Onew introduced her to him.

Onew: Min Young, this is my friend Jonghyun. He’ll be in your World History class.

Jonghyun: Annyeonghaseyo. *extends his hand

Min Young: Annyeonghaseyo. *shakes it

Onew: Whoa, you learn fast. :)

Jonghyun: What do you mean?

Onew: She doesn’t speak Korean.

Jonghyun: *looks at Min Young surprised. You don’t?

Min Young: I was born in Malaysia, so no. Well, “annyeonghaseyo” is the only thing I can say for now.

Jonghyun: Awesome, come on. The lesson’s gonna start. Bye Onew hyung!

They sat down next to each other started talking about each other and their backgrounds. Min Young found Jonghyun interesting. He was like Onew in some ways but also awesome in his own ways. He made Min Young laugh so much and she admitted to herself she had never been this happy.

Min Young: What does hyung mean?

Jonghyun: It means big brother, used from male to male.

Min Young: Onew’s your brother?

Jonghyun: *laughs. No, it’s also used in a form of respect because I’m younger than him.

Min Young; Oh, so what do I call him?

Jonghyun: It depends on how old you are.

Min Young: You tell me your age first. :D

Jonghyun: No way, I asked you first.

Min Young: Fine. I’m 15.

Jonghyun: *surprised. Then what are you doing in college?

Min Young: I skipped a few years back in Malaysia.

Jonghyun: That’s awesome! I thought Taemin is the youngest in this school, until you came along. Finally!

Min Young: Are you trying to change the subject?

Jonghyun: Depends. Is it working? ;D

Min Young: Hell no. Now, tell me your age.

Jonghyun: *laughs. You’re really sharp. 21 years internationally, 22 years Korean, which means, you have to call me, oppa. It means big brother, female to male.

Min Young: Alright, Jonghyun oppa. :D So I’m 16 years in Korean. Who’s Taemin?

Jonghyun: He’s my friend. There are five of us who always hang around together. We’re really close to each other. And…

Min Young: If there’s something you don’t want to tell me, it’s ok. :)

Jonghyun: *smiles. Thank you. Hey, the free period here is a little weird. We have to spend it in different rooms called pantries. I’ll be in Pantry 5. What about you?

Min Young: *checks her timetable, gasps. Pantry 2. *feels like crying.

Jonghyun: hey! Don’t cry!

Min Young: I know it’s silly but I don’t want to be lonely.

Jonghyun: That’s not silly, silly. *laughs Besides, Taemin’s in the same pantry.