Oddness

Bittersweet
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"What the-" Miyoung bit hard on her lower lip to stop herself from cursing. Even though what Sehun said was beyond ridiculous, she didn’t want to show her indignation so openly. There was long moment of silence – awkward silence – before the girl forced a chuckle to distract from the awkwardness. "What are you talking about?" She laughed a little.

What made Miyoung frown was that Sehun only shrugged his shoulders in response. However, she chose not to mention it anymore and only quietly walked ahead.

The walk back to the university was wordless and Miyoung immersed herself in Sehun's "warning" earlier. Why would he say that to her? Aside from the fact that she wasn't falling in love with him – she did admire him a lot – why would he be so bold and say that? And even if she was falling in love with him, such a warning was just ... weird. But what confused her even more was that he'd said it without any touch of arrogance. He'd sounded so serious and almost, even if that was contradicting, modest.

 

It was as if he hadn't just said something so bold and arrogant. It was as if he'd warned her not to catch a cold or the like.

 

So weird, Miyoung mused, blowing some strands of her hair out of her face. She then politely bade Sehun goodbye before going back to her room. Once inside, she let herself plop onto the bed and buried her face in her pillow.

 

Sehun Oppa is so weird, she repeated mentally before she suddenly sat up. “I mean, why the hell does he give me such a weird warning?” She grumbled quietly, staring up at the ceiling.

 

But somehow, in a ridiculously illogical way, his weird warning aroused even more of her curiosity. For him to give her such a warning, what was his reason? He certainly didn't seem like someone who'd simply say this out of the blue only to show off. Even though Miyoung hadn't known him for long, from what she'd seen so far, he really wasn't that kind of a person. More so, since his tone had sounded so down to earth, contrary to the content. He would have a serious reason, right? 

Before Miyoung knew what happened, her imagination had already begun creating scenarios in the back of her mind. Was he perhaps sick and didn't want her to fall in love because he might die? 

Miyoung strongly shook her head in an attempt to scatter those ridiculous thoughts. She'd definitely watched too many dramas. Slapping her cheeks, she forced herself to be more rational when assuming things. Maybe he had just made bad experience with someone falling in love with him? Or maybe he was broken-hearted and not ready for a new love?

Miyoung's heated up and she squeezed her eyes shut, shaking her head again. She'd read far too many books as well. But maybe it was close to that. He might not necessarily suffering a broken heart, but be just a incommunicative and withdrawn into himself. He could have problems opening up to others? Maybe … just maybe, he was just as sick of all the hypocrisy in the world as she was. To the point where he didn't want to get involved with anyone anymore.

A heavy sigh escaped her lips. Usually, she wasn't this interested in people, for she, as well, was more withdrawn into herself. But this boy, Oh Sehun … there was something to him. Something that made him so interesting for her. Her first impression of him had been so good that it made her ignore his odd behaviour today. Maybe he was someone who had a rude and rather cold exterior, but actually a soft heart?

 

He had helped that child at the airport after all, hadn't he?

 

She sighed again before burying her face in the pillow again. Not only was it so unusual for her to think about another person so much, but the fact that it was also to the extent where she associated beautiful characteristics she'd always dreamed of in a man in him just threw her off road.

 

Miyoung wasn't like this usually. She was by far more unimpressionable, actually.

 

The third loud and long sighed slipped from her as she sat up to get the vitamin pills from her bag. She had forgotten them this morning and it was a wonder that she hadn't felt weak or anything earlier.

 

Perhaps she was simply over-thinking things. Perhaps she was far too lost in the image she'd created after finding out that he was the boy from the airport.

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gogogirl26 #1
Chapter 24: i really like this story. Sometimes i wonder what happen with antagonist story. And im someone that hate if sometime main characters always got they want. I know they struggling and other, but being antagonist and being hated its really another story. And their story usually end up in saddening way. Thanks for making this story and showing that antagonist characters also human at all. I really hate Sehun when he offered about ending the relationship cz he found his gf. Like pls you really didnt care about Minyoung at all, i feel you Minyoung. Hope you gonna update this story again :)
Stay safe and stay healthy ^^
againagainagain #2
Chapter 24: Nooo... did not realize this is an ongoing fic. Just got caught up send knowing I have to edit it jarring. Lol


On another note there are two things in particular that I appreciate about this story. 1) The setup of the story seems to suggest that Miyoung and Luhan will end up together. Over at the very least have a deeper and more involved relationship than what typically transpires between teachers and students. I appreciate that you're taking your time to build the musical understanding between them, that they're both 18 point oldest, ie. "Legal", and that you haven't fallen into the trope of a student- teacher romance. Honestly, I hate that setup more than anything. While it's feasible that kids may have crush on older people, it's unrealistic and socially and morally irresponsible for teachers to be involved with students. And if the student is underaged it's even more irresponsible. It's not to be reciprocated. Instead this story presents a situation where the student and teacher are addressing bullying and developing mutual respect and encouraging each other.
2) that being said, this chapter is a turning point. Miyoung is remembering how to be confident and believe in herself again. I think that is this moment she may not be self-assured, but she's truly self-aware.Her and Luhan have resolved to do something about the bullying. But honestly Luhan came across as a bit of an enabler when he more or justified Miyoung's plan to retaliate. I actually think that Miyoung is right to a certain extent that blackmailing makes her no better than her bullies. If they go through with this then I hope that eventually both Miyoung and Luhan will have a moment of reckoning . We can be confident and self-validate ourselves without adopting the same behaviors that make others monsters. I hope our protagonist's cunningness can help her to fight back in a more subtle or indirect way that brings results. I hope she can maneuver in ways that are wise and effective rather than vindictive. That this be a story of blooming self-assurance, rebuilt trust (I believe this is where Luhan comes in) , and maturity. A coming of age story of sorts.


I guess we'll see!
XxOliviaxX
#3
Chapter 12: And the very moment the world of her and mine hits like Bang !
XxOliviaxX
#4
Chapter 8: Why I'm feeling sad ....
XxOliviaxX
#5
Chapter 1: Love it !
claire_bear_
#6
I hope you update this someday, don’t rush though if you don’t want to
sarahk143
#7
Chapter 24: oh my goodness i just found this story again and just realised it's been almost a year since i last touched it!!! still gives me such great vibes. x
VIPgurl97
#8
Chapter 24: I was looking for a story with antagonist-like protagonist and I found this. I love that Miyoung makes mistakes and learns from them. I hope you will update in the near future since I want to see Miyoung and Luhan become closer!
Cat_that_luvs_kpop #9
Chapter 24: Pls update. This story is extremely well written and even though I haven't read ara's pov yet I can tell it will be very good. I really like the way you write. Miyoung is very cunning which makes her a very interesting person. Happy late new year!