Purple is for Suzy's thoughts.

Green is for Ljoe's thoughts.

Pink is for Bora's thoughts.

Blue is for Chunji's thoughts.

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I went back to class.

It is Mathematics period now.

The class monitor comes in the class with a smile plastered on his face.

"Chingus, Mr Seo is absent today. He ask to do exercises on logarithms. It must be pass up tomorrow."

I open my book and do some logarithm exercises.

"Ljoe. Ljoe! "

I poke his right shoulder.

"Can you help me?"

 

"Help you with what?"

 

I show him some logarithm questions.

Its super complicated to solve it.

"This. Help me solve this."

 

"Alright. Let me see it first."

 

I look at him closely.

I wonder what Ljoe and Bora talk about.

I'm so curious.

 

"Just now...when Bora call you. Is there anything-"

 

"Bae Suzy."

 

"Ne. W-why are you calling by my full name?"

 

"Let's solve this question first. I'll tell you about that, later."

 

"O-okey. I'm listening."

 

"The question says to determine whether 2 log10 = log10^2 is a statement or not. If it is a statement, choose true or false-"

 

"The question TALKS??? As if they have a mouth or something like that."

 

"Suzy, please don't cut my words. See, you get the wrong idea already."

 

"Oh..mianhae. Continue what you were saying please."

 

" 2 log10 is equal to  log 10^2 which is same as log100 since 10^2 is 100. Bring the 2 to the back as said by the rule of logarithm."

 

"Logarithms have rules? Are they humans or what? Who is logarithm??"

 

I snap my face with my palm.

She is really testing my patience.

 

"Suzy, don't tell me you don't know what is a logarithm. Is this your first time hearing that logarithm have rules??"

 

Why is he getting so work up?

I am just asking.

Hmmph... think he's so clever, eyh?

"Yah!! Its not my first time hearing it. Its just I don't know how to solve it. I never pay attention to Mathematics in class. Thats all."

 

"What were you thinking about, then? Definitely not about me. So, you were thinking about some guy, maybe...CHUNJI??"

 

I see Bora looking at me with her wicked smile.

 

Bora, is this your doing?

 

Is that why you call Ljoe just now?

 

I look at Ljoe with stern-looking eyes.

 

"Ljoe! Stop it. What are you saying? Why bring Chunji into this matter??"

 

"So I assume I am right. You were thinking about Chunji. Then why are you asking me? Ask Chunji instead-"

 

"Well, maybe I should! Chunji will teach me for sure."

I turn around and walk away from Ljoe.

 

I heard their whole conversation.

Suzy thinks about me in class?

Woah.

Does she like me?

 

HAHAHA. In your face, Bae Suzy.

You think that if you can have Ljoe and Chunji?

Never.

I will never allow that.

Especially Ljoe.

Wait, why am I being picky now?

Do I like Ljoe?

No way! 

Wait I think I do.

Oh, what should i do?

Should I change the bet?

Yes, I should!

 

I run after Suzy and grab her hand.

She turn around and look right at me.

 

"Suzy, I have something to ask before you go to Chunji."

 

"I don't intend to answer you, Ljoe! "

 

"Well just listen then even if you don't answer it!"

 

I close my ears while running along the hallway saying "I can't hear you. Lalalalalalalalalalalalala..."

 

I chase after her and grab her hand.

 

"What are you doing? Let go of me! Ljoe!"

 

"I can't. Not until I ask you this question."

 

"Fine! Ask me."

 

"Suzy, d-do you...like Chunji?"

 

Why is he suddenly asking me this question?

What should I answer?

Yes.

No.

I don't know.

Think Suzy.

 

"So?"

 

"I do like him. As a friend and a classmate. Why do you ask?"

 

"Not that. I meant do see Chunji as more than a friend? As a man maybe??"

Please say no. Say no.

Don't say yes.

I have to ask this now before I decide on anything.

She keeps silent.

I ask one more time.

 

"Well, do you?"

 

"Why should I answer that? Its up to me whether to like him or not. Why do you bother?"

 

"Then, I won't answer yours too."

 

"Mine?"

 

"You said you want to know what Bora told me, didn't you? I won't tell you until you answer me first."

 

"Mwohh?! But, that's not fair! I ask you first."

 

I didn't reply.

I just walk off.

With high hopes that she'll answer me.

Call me back. Stop me, Suzy.

 

"Wait!"

 

I stop in my tracks.

 

"I will answer you now."

 

I turn around and gaze at Suzy.

 

"I like Chunji. He's a good person. Unlike someone."

 

I couldn't believe my ears.

Suzy likes Chunji.

Bora was right all along.

 

"Wait a second. Are  you refering me as opposite of Chunji?"

 

I reply without hesitation.

"Ne. Now, can you answer my question?"

 

I pretend to not remember a thing she said to me just now.

"What's your question?"

 

"I already ask just now! Didn't you hear me?"

 

"No. I was thinking about something."

I lied to her because I feel disappointed in myself.

For not being able to tell her my feelings.

But now its too late.

She likes Chunji.

What can I do?

 

"W-were you thinking about your conversation with Bora?"

 

"Ne."

I answer simply.

 

"What did Bora tell you? D-does it have to do with me?"

 

"Anniyo."

 

"If you don't want to tell me, its okey. But respond to this one. Do you have anything for Bora?"

 

"I do."

Actually I do feel grateful that Bora told me about Suzy liking Chunji and all.

Its not a feeling of love or affection. Its what I call... a friend.

 

I stare at Ljoe.

I couldn't believe he said it so confidently.

He likes Bora?

Wait, why do I care??

I don't like Ljoe,do I?