Faded

Once class is released, I fall back into my seat and relesase a grateful sigh. I managed to get through class without being called on which is a wonder since I fell asleep nearly thrice. I'm guessing my teacher is being lenient towards me since he knows I run the design department for our publishing team. He must know how busy we are right now.

I scan the lecture hall, wanting to catch up with my classmate Donggeun. My eyes land on him and a girl, them holding hands while sauntering out of class. Blinking in surprise, I watch as they disappear out the door.

I didn't know Donggeun got a girlfriend.

Hyeran and her friend are squealing to one another, ponytails bobbing around. Not wanting to dampen the mood with my tired self, I chuck my things messily into my bag and stroll out, eyes barely open. Joining the crowd, I wander drearily to a corner, running through the things I need to do. The designs for the singing competition aren't done yet and the Drama Club kids want a poster for their upcoming play.

I've got to pull myself together. Inhaling deeply, I brace myself to last and trudge down the hallway.

Oh god, this isn't working. I can feel myself keeling over any minute now. I shouldn't have pulled two consecutive all-nighters...

I'll just go catch some sleep down at the library. An hour wouldn't hurt, right?

Walking sluggishly to the library, I rush to a seat by the corner away from the librarian's direct view. Hopefully, she doesn't do her rounds today and I won't get sent out. Settling down in the chair, I shiver slightly at the cold wind blowing directly at me. It's freezing but this will have to do...

Texting Jongup that I'll be waiting for him at the library, I drift off into sleep the moment my head hits the table, buried within my arms. Hours fly past without my knowledge and I wake up to a tap on the shoulder, Jongup's face hovering above mine in concern.

"Hyung," he whispers, shaking me gently. He blows at my ear, chuckling when I groggily swat him away. Glancing to the clock, I snap my eyes fully open upon seeing the time. It's six. I slept for four hours and my stuff are due tomorrow. I let out a guttural groan, dropping against the chair and leaning my head all the way back.

We gather my things and hurry out as the li