Author's Note (please read)

You guys might get a little confused by two things: semestered schools and Lisa's invoice 

1) In a semestered school, the work-load is split in two, whereby students study only four subjects at once.  Four subjects are completed from September to January and the other four are completed from February to June.  Basically, the year is split into two portions of four months. It's how things work here in Canada so that what I'm used to...lol 

2) Please don't confuse Lisa as a weirdo because she has conversations with herself in her head. We all have an invoice in our heads but not all of us do as much self-talking simply because we are different. Some do it more than others

Anyway, now you can enjoy the rest of the story in peace :) 

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One thing that was common between my old school and this new one is; the need to get out. 

As soon as possible. 

I let the students file out of class like the animals we are by the end of the day. 

Think- I’ve had my fair share of shoving and pushing around for one day

I glanced at the teacher talking to one of the students in the corner who had been disrespectful throughout the class.

“For the love of god, how many times do I have to tell you Jung Hoseok-”

“It’s J-hope” He interrupted her dismissively but kept fidgeting in his spot near the teacher's desk

From the way, he was sweating and looking around anxiously,

Best guess would be….he might be an addict who was craving some relief. No wonder.. he was so cranky throughout the whole class-never mess with one’s high. 

The guy was breaking into a cold sweat as his eyes wandered everywhere but the teacher who, by the way, was still in the middle of scolding him.

Could the teacher not tell? I find that a little hard to believe. Anyone with a normal pair of working eyes could see him sweating. Even from all the way back of the classroom where I was. And one could conclude; that his substantial sweating wasn’t from nervousness.

The boy looked like he could care less about what was going around him-including an enraged teacher going at him

We made brief eye contact before I broke it off and made my way out.  

I couldn’t help but yawn as I started figuring out my way back to the parking lot. 

BUZZ~

“Hello?” 

“Afternoon miss, I’m waiting for you in the parking lot”, the warm voice of my driver came through. 

“Excellent. I’ll be there s-”

“Lalisa!” 

Oh god, not again

“Sorry, Hold on a second,” I spoke into the phone before turning around.

Jin stood in the foyer with a couple of duotangs in his hands, followed by two other people. 

He smiled at me before speaking, “Hey! I totally forgot you’re new; so I’m glad, I found you before you could get lost finding your way to the 4th floor. It’s quite hidden now that I think about it. We can leave together now. Room 509, remember ?” He blinked like he couldn’t believe I forgot 

Well, I didn’t. He probably took the helpless expression on my face as forgetfulness 

Is he really going to drag me all the way to another room filled with more people like him? 

I glanced behind him and at the two students who had been following him. They certainly didn’t look like they were a part of the council. They also weren’t wearing the shirts with student council ingrained in it.

Maybe they were volunteers...like Jisoo

I met his waiting eyes before I nodded, “spare me a second” 

I took a few steps away as I brought the phone to my left cheek again.

“Sorry about the wait but you can go home Mark, and inform my parents that I will be coming home a little later. That is if they are home. Otherwise, just let Masu know” 

“Indeed. Then, what time should I come to back for you?”

I glanced back at Jin. “How long is this thing going to take?” I asked him 

“A while. Considering the new semester party is in motion as we speak. You can leave a little earlier if you’d like” He informed me 

I turned back to the call, “I’m not sure but long enough for me to miss lunch. I’ll ring you when I’m done”

“Okay,” He said without asking any other questions

I cut the call soon after.

“Let’s go then,” I said after walking back to where Jin was standing.

“Ah! Can’t wait to introduce you the others” He grinned before rushing down the hall. 

Yeah, me either. Can’t wait to meet your posse of s to ruin the rest of my day

I suppressed the urge to huff before following him with the two others.

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After climbing a couple of stairs and making various turns from one hallway to another, we were finally here. 

I look at the large polished door in front of me. 

Damn 

Student council definitely means a lot here. 

“Come on Lisa. You space out a lot” Jin criticized me with an annoyed look before opening the door and heading in.

I just shrugged and followed him inside

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When Jin mentioned a party, I wasn’t expecting this... 

The room, I was currently in, should classify as a big hall.

It was almost identical to the typical teachers' lounge for their breaks throughout the school day. 

A large, dark brown wooden table that matched the material of the door, held a variety of biscuits and other refreshments with around 20 chairs all around it adding on to the business like theme of the so-called ‘party’.There was music but it was jazz or something old...I don't know. It was loud enough for you to hear it but not be able to decipher the lyrics.

The chairs around the table were occupied with other people, probably other members of the council as rest of the people were busy socializing

“Lisa” Jin called me after noticing me glued awkwardly near the entrance

I walked towards him almost limply to show my disinterest as he offered me a seat on the table. 

“We’re about to start soon.” He said before handing the things in his hands to one of the two boys who had been following him earlier. 

“You can sit here. The chairs here are limited to members only with exception of volunteers but we just recently….” he paused 

“Let’s just say, one of the members left. I will introduce you to the rest in a jiffy” 

I’m confused…

“Jin” 

“Hmm,” he mumbled, too busy pouring tea in his little teacup.

“Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think you explained me the reason for drag- I mean, bringing me here” I tried to keep the irritation out of my voice

He stopped pouring the hot liquid into the cup before letting an annoying smirk settle on his lips.

“Because you’re a part of this now silly” He chuckled 

What now?!?

Every cell in my body was once again itching to punch him again. I tried to keep a neutral expression and stop my eyebrows from meeting each other to form a frown across my forehead 

“Er...I appreciate all this but I don’t think I want to be a part of this” I said pointing behind me dramatically

Jin almost spilled his tea before giving me look I couldn’t decipher but that soon transformed into a laugh. 

This caught some other members attention but I kept my gaze locked on Jin. He was playing too much and I’m slowly reaching my toleration limit

Soon enough, he finally calmed down and settled on a serious look. “Listen, Lisa, I’m not going to force you to join or anything of that sort. God knows this must have been a wild day for you”

no  

“But…. I’m just showing you a little preview before you make up your mind and this is just a great opportunity for you to learn some direct insight into the council. It’s really not that serious” He finished, supporting his previous smirk again 

Just when I was going to respond,

-annoying tapping noise rang through-

All the conversations around the room came to an immediate halt
.
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A girl with dark hair and narrow eyes was standing at the far end.

It was Irene 

I can see why seulgi likes her but was intimidated by her at the same time.

I glanced around the table

Come to think of it.. everyone here was pretty good looking. They can’t all be hot and brains at the same time, it's just not possible 
 
“Let me start the second semester with a massive thank you to every member who has joined us today” she started 

“Jennie isn’t here yet” someone interrupts 

Irene glares at the dark-haired guy sitting towards the front

“I am very well aware of that Hanbin. She will be joining us soon” she replied sharply before continuing her speech about successfully dealing with another year at the school, yadda yadda. 

I had long zoned out as I sipped the warm tea in front of me. 

Ahh, wonderful. 

This reminds me of the business parties my parents are always throwing around. Watching a bunch of teenagers like this was kind of ridiculous.

And Jisoo had called me uptight 
 
I always thought that public schools were supposed to be all about partying, making out, and drugs. I wonder if all of them had this hidden serious part about them too  

I grabbed a biscuit before scarfing it down my throat. I had been starving since last period. 

Mmmm, this stuff was delicious. 

I grabbed two more

“Slow down Lisa” Jin scolded me in a hushed whisper

Ugh... I should really nickname him Hitler from now on.

Ignoring his comment, I turned my attention back to the speaker who was now accompanied by another girl.

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