I smiled in satisfaction as I finished organizing my things on my side of the room. The dorm was nicer than I thought. It’s bigger and more comfortable than I could ever imagine. The college itself was humongous.

I put aside the empty boxes and hid it somewhere no one could see and sat on my bed. I looked at the empty side of the room and wondered how my roommate would be like. I just crossed my fingers and hoped she would be my type of friend.

I realized something and searched through my handbag for my phone. I pressed 1 and waited for the person to answer my call. It didn’t take long for her to answer. “Mom!” I exclaimed in glee. “Oh, Mirae-yah.”

We’ve only parted for a few hours and I already started to miss my mom. “Did you get home safely?”

“We only arrived an hour ago.”I could hear sizzling noises and assumed that my mom was cooking. “Where’s Minki?” I asked. “Ah, he’s removing all of your things from your bedroom. “

I snorted. “How could he? I just moved out of the house hours ago.”I gasped dramatically. I could hear mom chuckled over the phone. “He’s excited on having two rooms. He kept on blabbering about what to do with your room on our way home.”

 “How thoughtful of him.” I rolled my eyes and snickered. “Are you doing alright there? Did you take a look around the campus?” My mom asked. “I was busy with my stuff, I didn’t get to see the campus yet." I scrunched up my face.

After a long chat with my mother, “Alright, sweetie. I have to hang up now. I’m cooking lunch.” My stomach grumbled when my mom mentioned food. “Alright, Mom. Say “hi” to Dad for me. Take care, hmm?” I frowned, not wanting to end the call. “You too, honey.”

I ended the call and lay down on the bed. I sighed and stared at the ceiling, deep in my thoughts. There were still a few days left till the fall semester starts but I arrived early since Daegu is 3 hours away from where I live.

I actually applied to SeoulArts (Seoul Institute of Arts), because I could go back and forth from my home to the campus without living in the dorm because it’s in Seoul and also because I could see Kyungsoo more easily.

Unfortunately I didn’t get accepted; instead I got in Kyungpook National University (KNUK) which was actually my second choice. I felt relieved since the university was one of the Top 10 universities in South Korea. Getting accepted in KNUK was nice and all but the distance were making me feel uneasy and homesick.

It was probably since I’ve never been away from home for long and to make things worse, by myself. These were the times that I hoped Kyungsoo to be by my side. Believe it or not, it has been more than 5 months since I’ve last seen Kyungsoo. We would call and text occasionally. 

I didn’t realize time flies so fast. I was busy with the application and college entrance exam and he was busy with his career. I guess it’s good to be busy since I wouldn’t depress myself from thinking and missing him.  I don’t even know what our relationship was anymore.

I played with the ring on my finger and stretched out my arms. I looked at the ring he gave me, shining under the light. Oh how I miss having him with me.

“Mirae-ssi, Mirae-ssi.” A voice brought me out of my dreamland. I opened my eyes to see Iseul, my roommate, standing by my bed with stuffed with bread. “Don’t you have class? It’s already 9 AM.” She said with crumbs falling out of .

Classes have started weeks ago and Iseul moved in 2 days before that. She is a cute and cheerful girl. Long straight black hair, pointy nose and almond shaped eyes. She is a total beauty.  When I first saw her, I thought she would be a rude and snobbish good-for-nothing pretty face but I was wrong. She’s actually nice and friendly, too.

I sat up, not really in my right mind. I looked at her with sleepy eyes. “What did you just say?” I yawned and rubbed my eyes. “I remembered you telling me you have an early class today. It’s already 9, Mirae-ssi.” She said, finishing the last bits of her bread.

My eyes widened and looked at the clock. Oh, damn. “, , no. Oh, ” I cursed as I tried to search for my things. 30 minutes left until class starts. I groaned and headed to the bathroom, closing the door with a loud thud.