Ch.1 “New Friends. New Enemies.”

Jasmina’s POV

“I am so done with this school!” I shouted out as I slammed the trunk closed. I hopped in the front seat of my car and drove off with the biggest smile on my face. I rolled the windows down and let the wind blow threw my hair. I passed by old building I used to attend and the dorm where I use to live. I even passed by a few of the enemies I had made over the year. “Woooh!!!!!!!!!” I screamed out wildly. My foot slammed on the gas and I was gone.

I was so glad to be leaving this school behind me. Nothing was good for me here…it was nothing I needed. I wasn’t able to dance here and it was truly killing me. Upon some miracle I was able to get a dance scholarship to Kwon-Ku University, a top school in South Korea. I was all too eager to pack up my bags and get the hell out of there. I didn’t make any friends while there…thank god! The drive was long so I pulled into the parking lot of a small restaurant and ordered kim bap and fish cakes.

I smiled here and there and thanked the waitress for her services. I left a generous tip and continued on my journey. Although I was more than excited, part of me was still nervous for this first day. Who would I meet? What would it be like? I really hope that my roommate wasn’t some crazy person like the other one….she didn’t even like kpop! I hoped we would have some common interests aside from both majoring in the arts field. I kind of stalked her student profile…what! I had to know who I was living with!

She was a Photography student who also studied music business. She seemed normal….they always did. I began getting nervous as I passed a huge sign that read “Welcome to Kwon-Ku University.” I began to see tall beautiful buildings with decorative oak and marble. Everything seemed so amazing and beautiful! The gardens were lush. Water fountains decorated certain areas as did several courtyards. Everyone walking around looked so happy and content. Shoot I’d be that way to after attending this nice school. My eyes darted over to the performing and visual arts building….my new home.

I couldn’t wait to go inside and actually see it! It already looked so lavish and up-to-date from out here. I rounded a small corner and pulled into the parking lot of my dorm area. I stepped out of the car and was amazed. “Wow…gotta love rich people” I mumbled to myself as I pulled several bags and boxes from my trunk. I loaded them onto a service cart and wheeled it up to my bedroom. I looked at the map and made my way to room number 13 on the 5^th floor. The dark green carpet felt extremely soft and the crème colored walls made everything so relaxing. I looked up at the mahogany door and noticed a number 13 etched in gold on the door.

I nervously opened it and was amazed by the colors and richness of the furniture. Oh my god we had a giant TV and radio! I looked up and noticed a small chandelier dangling above my head of what looked to be real crystals. I’m so glad my scholarship covered all of this. The right side of the room was already taken. A stash of notebooks lay neatly on the desk next to a very nice camera. Her side of the wall had pictures of what I assumed was her photography. She seemed like a very clean person…thank god because I hate messes.

I placed my belongings on my bed and quickly began unpacking. I couldn’t wait to get out and explore the campus! I heard the sound of someone’s music device and I turned around to see a girl standing there…my roommate. Wait I noticed that song. She pulled her ear buds out and laid her iPod on her bed. “Hi I’m Jessica!” She said happily as she came to great me. “I’m Jasmina! So…was that kpop you were listening to?” She began laughing. “Girl that’s like all I listen to!” YES! We began talking about our favorite songs and groups and bonded instantly. I swear we were destined to meet.

“I can already tell we’re going to be best friends.” She smiled and responded with “I’m glad you’re not crazy.” I couldn’t help but laugh and agree as well. “I was just getting ready to walk around campus…I can show you around if you’d like.” Yay! “Let’s go!” I shouted as I threw on my crème colored leather jacket. We walked outside and turned right towards the performing and visual arts building. Finally I get to see it! “Being that you’re a dance major, I figured I’d take you here first since you’re probably dying to see it.” She was right.

Immediately when we walked in I was hit by various different sounds of music, people running through the halls dancing…It felt like home. People were playing instruments and singing. This truly was a beautiful building. Everything was newly renovated and the best of the best. The sound booths were huge. The art studios were full of the nicest equipment. The dance studio…it was beautiful. It seemed to go on forever. A giant mirror took up the entire wall. A sound system was to the right of me and an intricate system of lights was right above me. I couldn’t wait to dance in here.

The rest of the tour was nice but nothing was compared to the performing and visual arts building. I did have to see where the rest of my other classes were though. I checked my schedule and looked at the list of classes. “History, Calculus, Human Anatomy, Dance, Writing, and another dance class….not too bad.” The second half of my day would definitely be better than the first half that’s for sure. “Oh let me see that!” Jessica snatched the schedule from my hands. “Oh we have History and Writing together!” I beamed with excitement. “Really? Wooh! Thank god I have a friend in one of my classes.” I couldn’t wait for some of my classes to begin.

“We are going to have so much fun together! Trust me both of those teachers are great!” I’m really glad I had someone to show me the ropes around here. We were walking past the gym and heading back to our dorm for dinner when I heard a group of rowdy boys. I turned and saw a group of about five or more all standing around laughing and being loud like idiots. I’m not gonna lie…they were all pretty attractive in one way or another. “Oh them.” Jessica said as she rolled her eyes.

“Those are what you would call the popular guys of the school. They’re all jocks and at one point or another you’re bound to get bullied by one of them. All in all it’s just best to stay away from them.” One of them looked over and began calling out “I’ll see you later Jessica!” He and the rest of the group began laughing hysterically. Jessica rolled her eyes and began walking off. I ran to catch up with her. “What was that about?” I asked her. She looked frustrated but I pulled her aside. “Jess seriously.” She stopped and let out a big sigh.

“His name is Ji Hoon Pyo…but everyone calls him P.O I’m tutoring him. I have to tutor him for the history class. He always messes with me and is such a ert! I punched the guy and he still comes around.” A small smirk crept on my face. “Jess….he likes you!” She looked at me confused, then slightly disgusted. She began waving her hands in the air. “No not him! He’s such a jerk! Everyone in that little group is!” I kept laughing on our walk to the cafeteria. Once inside I was astounded by the decorative cafeteria and even more so by the food they had to offer. My mouth began to water and I didn’t know where to start first.

I grabbed a plate and piled on Kimchi and other delicious looking items whose names I wasn’t quite sure of. I sat down next to Jessica and she began laughing. “What I’m hungry.” She shook her head. “No not that…I’m just glad I’m not the only person.” I smiled lightly and began to enjoy my delicious meal. Jessica pointed out several people; people to know, not to care about, cuties, jerks, and so on. She gave me the whole run down on the school leaving me well informed. I saw a table of snobby looking girls and decided to stay far away from them.

“Hey Jessica!” I turned around and saw a rather tall gentlemen place his shoulder around Jessica for a hug. “Hi Neng! Neng…this is my amazing new roommate Jasmina. Jasmina…this is Neng.” He brought me in for a hug which surprised me. “Oh hey…we both have calculus together.” He shouted out happily. I was glad to have made another friend…especially with this being my first day. “I’ll catch up with you guys later.” With that he ran off. “You’ll like him. He’s kind of crazy like us. He’s also an amazing break dancer!” Another dancer! “Really? I’m gonna have to have him teach me.” We both continued eating when we heard a sudden scream.

We looked up to see one of those snobby girls drenched in soup. I couldn’t help but giggle slightly to myself and so did Jessica. Everyone began staring and started laughing. My laughter grew louder and suddenly I was hit in the back of the head with something that splashed all down my back and the side of Jessica. Our mouths got big and I stood up from my seat. “Who in the hell want’s to die so bad…that they just did that?” Jessica smiled at my remark and I began eyeing the crowd for the culprit.

Everyone was dead quiet all except for a group of people in the far corner laughing their asses off; the guys from earlier. {Awe hell someone is about to die.} I grabbed my grape juice and went charging at the table. I aimed for the main person laughing and poured my grape juice all down his white suit and throwed the empty carton right at his head and it fell loudly to the floor. “Good luck getting the stain out ” I muttered with a cocky grin. The look on his face was a mix of anger and disbelief. I’m glad I was able to put him in his place…..he deserved it.

“Do you know…who I am?” Probably an but I asked anyways. “Who? Some cocky jerk who thinks he can get his way?” His glare grew even stronger. His eyes pierced through mine and for a moment I faltered from their deepness as I felt a pain in my chest. God he was beautiful. {Stop is Jasmina get your game face back on} I was yelling at myself internally. “The name is U-Kwon and you better remember it because later you’ll be begging for forgiveness after I’m done with you. You’re definitely going to regret this.” With that he walked off with the rest of his gang. “Oh I’m so scared!” I shouted out to him hoping that he heard me. I walked back to where Jessica was.

The whole walk there everyone was staring at me. I saw scared looks on many faces. It was strange though…they didn’t look scared for themselves, they looked scared for me. I kept racking my brain for why they would be when it suddenly hit me. I froze in place with the substance still dripping down my back. He said his name is U-Kwon….this is Kwon-Ku University….his father owned the school……..