조보듬 ATTENDS THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSAN 🎒📚

comments.
one, the layout was inspired by bujo spreads i found on pinterest
two, i got major inspiration for bodeum from my own college experience 
three, bodeum's basically trying to ~find herself~ throughout her time in college. i think we can all relate lol
requests. 
one, cute bonding moments where she and her roommates
two, she takes one of her roommates back to her home and they both end up having to work the convenience store
three, scenes where her roommates think she's making a delicious dessert but it ends up tasting like cardboard (they can't all be winners)
password. type o-   
 
 
 
I'm a new soul, I came to this strange world
ISFP
the artisan, phlegmatic
4w5, pisces, hufflepuff
pos. gentle, harmonious, easygoing, creative, passionate neu. quiet, curious, practical, hands-on, instinctive neg. restless, indecisive, conflict-averse, insecure, closed off
Living up to her name, bodeum is a warm hug personified. She embraces people with open arms, gentleness, and unlimited empathy. She wants nothing more than to wrap up all her loved ones in a hand-knitted blanket of harmony and goodwill, where everyone gets along. What also draws people into bodeum’s aura is her easygoing nature. Life is unpredictable yet she manages to take it with stride and a sweet smile on her face. With all the beauty in the world, she wants to capture it all so she channels her observations in creative ways like journaling, making videos, and more. Always eager to explore her passions, she boldly pursues her hobbies and pours her heart and soul into new, exciting projects for the world to see.

The vibrance of bodeum’s character is toned down by her quiet nature. She’s always been like this though, that reserved girl sitting in the corner of the classroom. It’s not shyness that’s holding her back but rather her curious mind too busy observing and listening to the people around her. With every detail she soaks in, connections and patterns start forming about her world. Her observations don’t just stay in her head, she’ll put them into action. Whether it’s trying a new painting technique, testing a new vegan recipe, or finding a solution for a friend’s problem, you can bet bodeum will have a hands-on approach to get it done. After all, why worry about the future when she can thrive in the present?

Underneath Bodeum’s calm exterior is a restless spirit. It’s like her feet are always on the ground, ready to run whenever she feels trapped by rigid rules or hard situations. Just like a leaf in the wind, she finds herself being pulled in all different directions yet unsure of which path to follow. Indecision tends to cloud her judgment, causing frustration both in herself and others. This pains bodeum since the last thing she wants is conflict. In fact, she tries to avoid conflict as much as possible. If she winds up fighting with a loved one, you can bet she’s feeling sick and losing sleep over the tension. Hurtful words and harsh criticisms feel like a dagger to the heart for bodeum. She’s never had a healthy dose of self-confidence so it takes a lot to build her up but very little to take her down. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why she keeps to herself for the most part. Though her warmth draws people in and lets them open up to her, she can’t seem to do the same. Her feelings remain bottled up in that sweet smile of hers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Study With Me
4 hours real time
 
 
birth name. 조보듬, cho bodeum   
nicknames.
bo / bodie / deumie,  different shortened versions of her first name. her friends and family affectionately use all of them with 'deumie' being the most common.
study buddy bomodoro, her youtube handle and nickname endearingly used by her followers. it's a pun of her first name and the popular study method, the pomodoro technique.
birthdate, age. 02.22.97, 19
birthPLace. ulsan, south korea
hometown. ulsan, south korea
nationality. south korean
ethnicity. korean 
uality. heteroual
Languages.
korean, mother tongue. born and raised in ulsan, she's got the strong ulsan satoori that she's proud of.
english, basic. if she's being honest, english has never been bodeum's strong suit. she can understand a little but forget about saying full english sentences or god forbid, a conversation.  
Faceclaim. 송하영, song hayoung
height + weight. 160cm + 48kg
appearance.
she's got a certified baby face with her round eyes and even rounder face. her peach-orange hair is long, wavy, and somewhat damaged thanks to dyeing it with box dye at 2am in the morning. she keeps her make up light, opting for a monochromatic look with light peach eyeshadow, blush, and lip tint.  
Style.
peasant blouses and crewneck crop tops in soft hues of peach, blue, and tan. all things jeans including tops, jackets, skirts, and her staple boyfriend jeans. during the winter, long coats, oversized sweaters, and black leggings for ultimate comfort and warmth.   
 
 
 
It was a cold winter night in ulsan, south korea when cho bodeum was born. Her parents did not seem to mind due to her sweet, gummy smile warming up the entire delivery room. They were older than most, wanting to make sure they were financially secure before starting a family. With a successful convenience store, they were able to do so. Things were going so well that they tried again four years later, and bodeum found herself to be the older sister of twin brothers.

Her childhood was quiet and simple much like herself. At school, the classes were easy and the children were nice. With the handful of friends she had, they would chat and do arts-and-crafts together. After school, she’d head straight to her parents’ store to help out or babysit her little brothers in their apartment home one-floor above. with her knack for drawing, she used it to make posters for upcoming sales, plastering them all over the store. her parents shook their heads but smiled, happy that their eldest child was practically channeling her creativity.

Life became less simple for bodeum once she entered high school. Suddenly the classes were difficult and demanding. Things had to be done in a certain way and by a certain time with no room to explore or try something new. The rigidity was almost as stifling as the intense competition amongst her classmates. She constantly suffocated and bored. Her only solace was staring out the window instead of paying attention to her teacher’s droning lecture. With all the doom and gloom, she didn’t expect a prince charming to sweep her off her feet.

It felt like a scene stolen right out of a shojo manga when the park sungho pulled her aside after class and asked her to be his girlfriend. For someone who took pride in her keen observation skills, she was totally blindsided by his confession; yet, she couldn’t help but say yes. It didn’t take long for her to get swept into the romance of it all. He had easy confidence that she could follow and constantly kept her on her toes with impromptu dates. She welcomed the distraction from the monotony of school and grades. Why bother taking notes of some boring lecture when she could sketch that handsome face of his in her notebook? Instead of going to cram school, wouldn’t it be more fun to relax at the nearby park and steal kisses under a shady tree?

Time flows by all too quickly when you’re in love. By the time bodeum realized this, she was well into her third year. Everyone around her was painstakingly studying for the upcoming csat. Even her carefree boyfriend was turning down their daily dates in favor of hitting the books. She tried to catch up with the others but it was overwhelming and stressful. How she managed to skate by a barely passable score was a miracle. When it came to applying for universities, she knew that the university of ulsan was her best bet so it ended up being her only application. Her peers had bigger ambitions (and better scores). She still remembers the bone-crushing hug sungho gave her after showing off his acceptance letter to seoul national university. She wasn’t sure what hurt more: the hug or the fact that they would soon be apart from one another.

After graduation, they spent as much time as they could together. sungho whispered sweet promises in Bodeum’s ear as they made love, reassuring her that distance would not break them. She trusted him but that didn’t stop the crocodile tears streaming down her face as she waved him off at the train station. Thankfully, packing and moving into the uou’s freshman dormitories kept her busy. Her parents tripled checked she had everything she needed before hugging her goodbye. They weren’t thrilled that she was going into college as an undeclared major; however, they knew it was best to let her be and discover her own path.

Acclimating to campus life was both overwhelming yet exciting for bodeum. Her roommates were sweet and campus welcoming events were entertaining. Yet she couldn’t bring herself to enjoy everything to the fullest since sungho was always on the back of her mind. He had promised to call or message her often yet it had been almost complete radio silence since his departure. She didn’t push it, figuring he was just as overwhelmed as she was. Unfortunately, her patience proved to be fruitless. It the night before the first day of classes when she received the text:

Bodeum, let’s break up. Our lives are so young and full of opportunities. we deserve to explore and not limit ourselves. While this hurts me deeply, i know it’s for the best for both of us.
Take care. - sungho”


It was nearly impossible to finish reading the last part due to her tears blurring her vision. As much as she wanted to scream at him, she was too afraid to dial his number. Instead, she cried herself to sleep after blocking his number. The next morning, Bodeum pushed down the suffocating sense of loss in order to get ready for her first day of class.
 
 
 
“AWAY WE GO”
various artists
 
 
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Campus Tour!
University of Ulsan
 
 
07:30 - 08:45
english conversation II [A00040]
11:00 - 13:00
consumption food analysis [F00264]
16:00 - 18:00
bullet journal club meeting
 
 
 
08:00 - 10:00
work and family [F00598]
12:00 - 13:30
korean life and culture [F00264]
14:00 - 16:00
nutrition [F00531]
19:00 - 22:00
video editing session
 
 
 
07:30 - 10:30
intro to food service & cooking science [F00612]
11:15 - 12:30
statistics processing analysis and practices [F00649]
14:30 - 18:40
4 hour pomodoro session and filming
 
 
 
07:30 - 8:45
english conversation II [A00040]
11:00 - 13:00
youtube video posting and channel maintenance
14:00 - 16:00
nutrition [F00531]
 
 
 
09:00 - 12:30
video editing session
15:30 - 18:00
food science and nutrition club general meeting
 
 
 
12:30 - 16:30
4 hour pomodoro session and filming
 
 
 
10:30 - 12:30
youtube video posting and channel maintenance
19:30 - 22:00
bujo spread for the upcoming week
 
 
 
year. freshman
major.
march '16  undecided
aug '16 to  feb '20  Foods & nutrition 
clubs & activities.
food science and nutrition club, food science and nutrition club; the first club she joined in college. She’s been an active member since august 2016. Not only has it provided her great career opportunities for internships and volunteering, she gets to do exciting recipe developments with her fellow club members. She ends up becoming the club’s graphic designer at some point, designing stuff from t-shirts to posters to promotional graphics on their instagram.
bullet journal club, after discovering her love for bullet journaling, she eagerly joined this club. She’s one of their most active members and likes to help out during recruitment season to expand the club.
 
 
 
[note: her class schedule is based on her 2nd semester of freshmen year]

If bodeum could describe her first semester at uou, she could summarize it in two words: a struggle. After her devastating breakup, it was difficult for her to pay attention in class. The events on campus weren’t as appealing as sulking in her room. She was supposed to be having the time of her life yet she couldn’t bring herself to try. Thank goodness for her roommates. The three other girls slowly pushed her out of her funk. It started with them asking Bodeum to cook them homemade meals during the weekends. After all, she was the only one competent in the communal kitchen. Soon it led to her discovering her love of cooking and food in general. The realization pushed her to meet with her academic advisor so that she could declare herself a foods & nutrition major for the rest of her college career.

To catch up with her peers, bodeum’s weekday schedule is surprisingly packed. Thankfully she is quite the early bird, getting up around 5:30 am and only hitting her snooze button two or three times. After her morning ritual of yoga and drinking tea while staring out the window, she’ll quickly get ready and head to the dining hall. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and she’s a strict believer in that. Living on campus means little to no commuting time, giving her ample time to walk leisurely to her class and enjoy the grand scenery around her. In between classes or club meetings, she likes to do homework, work on a new creative hobby (like painting), or vlogging.

She’s very involved with her clubs and sees them as the highlights of her week. With the bullet journal club, she bonding with her fellow club members over stationary supplies and looking at each others bujo spreads. Her food science and nutrition club meetings manage to always be informative and inspiring. She’s always eager to sign up for the latest volunteer event or exchange recipes with another club member.

When it comes to socializing, bodeum can get pretty picky about it. She loves spending time in the dorms with her roommates, cooking them meals, and catching up with each other’s lives. Lately, she finds herself at soul la on the weekends. If she’s not doing scheduled things like studying or working on her channel, she sneaking glances at the cute, tall barista. Once in a blue moon, she’ll let her roommates drag her to a party or out drinking. She’s not the most talkative but she’ll join in the drink games or dance awkwardly alongside them.
 
 
 
Hoping I could learn a bit 'bout how to give and take
when your heart speaks, take good notes.
cho donghyun and kim bongcha have been happily married for 40 years and their three children are a testament to that. they’ve always taken immense pride in their eldest’s creativity and kindness. without even having to ask, she took on household responsibilities while they worked hard to build their convenience store business. they’ve always had a hands-off approach with raising their children, trusting them to make their own choices, and grow from them. donghyun and bongcha did express worry over bodeum when she was dating that sungho kid. they never really liked him but tolerated the relationship for their daughter’s sake. in the present day, they are extremely proud of bodeum’s growth and like to show off her youtube videos to their customers, much to her embarrassment.
early 60's + parents
(fc: n/a)
when 4-year-old bodeum found out she was going to be an older sister to cho dongwoo and cho hyunwoo, she was hesitant. even at a young age, she had always valued her privacy and the sole attention of her parents. over time, she turned a new leaf. with her parents busy at the store, she often had to babysit the two. it was a great way for them to bond and soon enough, the twins viewed her as their second mom. they were sad when she left for college, though they denied it like typical teenagers. she likes to facetime with them once a week since she misses them as well.
14 + younger brothers
(fc: n/a)
bodeum's first love and the one who ripped her heart to pieces. he was one of the most popular boys at munsu high, so many girls (and some guys) in all three grades expressed interest in him. it'd be an understatement to say she was surprised by his confession. yet her instincts told her to accept them. she had always admired him from afar and she was eager to explore the exciting world of dating. sungho didn't disappoint her. he was a full-on romantic, showering her with gifts and whisking her away from one exciting date after another. it was a blissful three years and bodeum knew she was falling hard for him. normally one to guard her privacy, she felt like she didn't have to do that with him. she gave him her everything and she thought he was doing the same.

perhaps that's why it hurt all the more when they parted ways for university. they had agreed to remain together, shifting to a long-distance or how he liked to call it a "strong-distance" relationship. yet their promise of contacting each other daily felt one-sided on her end. her messages went unread and she started to worry. she didn't want to worry and simply waited to hear back. who would've thought his message to her would be about breaking up.

sungho had a habit of throwing her off but this took the cake. she knew it was immature but she had to block and delete him from all her social media. it was the only way for her to cope. he left her lost and directionless yet he didn't seem to care. while sungho was bodeum's entire world, she was merely a moment in his life.
18 + ex-boyfriend + finance major(fc: 조승연)
Feel so good 'Cause I feel so good Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na Na-na, na-na-na Hello, come into my place (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 비밀스런 나의 Space (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 여기서 내 시간은 Slow 다른 시선은 No, no 내게로 와서 Fallin' 지금 기분에 맡겨 Feel it, hey, hey 어서 들어와 날 더 알고 싶다면 아무도 모르는 날 만나보고 싶다면 궁금하다면 Follow 아무 말도 마 Oh, oh 이건 나의 비밀 계정 같은 거 응, 그런 거니까 여기선 자유로워 우리 모두 다 말이야 나를 볼 때 반짝인 그 눈빛이 좋아 (Alright) 어질어질해 Feel good 아찔아찔해 Feel good 지금 내 기분은 Rainbow in the sky 사뿐히 밟고 올라가 (And let me tell ya) By my side (Givin' me that) 다가와 조금 다른 나를 만나게 해줄게
age + relation
(fc: name)
Feel so good 'Cause I feel so good Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na Na-na, na-na-na Hello, come into my place (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 비밀스런 나의 Space (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 여기서 내 시간은 Slow 다른 시선은 No, no 내게로 와서 Fallin' 지금 기분에 맡겨 Feel it, hey, hey 어서 들어와 날 더 알고 싶다면 아무도 모르는 날 만나보고 싶다면 궁금하다면 Follow 아무 말도 마 Oh, oh 이건 나의 비밀 계정 같은 거 응, 그런 거니까 여기선 자유로워 우리 모두 다 말이야 나를 볼 때 반짝인 그 눈빛이 좋아 (Alright) 어질어질해 Feel good 아찔아찔해 Feel good 지금 내 기분은 Rainbow in the sky 사뿐히 밟고 올라가 (And let me tell ya) By my side (Givin' me that) 다가와 조금 다른 나를 만나게 해줄게
age + relation
(fc: name)
Feel so good 'Cause I feel so good Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na Na-na, na-na-na Hello, come into my place (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 비밀스런 나의 Space (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 여기서 내 시간은 Slow 다른 시선은 No, no 내게로 와서 Fallin' 지금 기분에 맡겨 Feel it, hey, hey 어서 들어와 날 더 알고 싶다면 아무도 모르는 날 만나보고 싶다면 궁금하다면 Follow 아무 말도 마 Oh, oh 이건 나의 비밀 계정 같은 거 응, 그런 거니까 여기선 자유로워 우리 모두 다 말이야 나를 볼 때 반짝인 그 눈빛이 좋아 (Alright) 어질어질해 Feel good 아찔아찔해 Feel good 지금 내 기분은 Rainbow in the sky 사뿐히 밟고 올라가 (And let me tell ya) By my side (Givin' me that) 다가와 조금 다른 나를 만나게 해줄게
age + relation
(fc: name)
 
 
 
Q & A
Get to know me!
 
 
WHICH HIGH SCHOOL DID YOU GRADUATE FROM?
“munsu high school,” she answered quietly. With the breakup being so fresh, memories of her high school left a sour taste in .

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS MAJOR? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY UNDECIDED, WHICH MAJOR ARE YOU LEANING TOWARDS?
She sighed slightly before answering. “I’m currently undecided. But,” she interjects with a hopeful tone in the voice. “Food and nutrition looks interesting to me. I’ve always cooked and it’d be neat to see the science behind it all.”

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN OUT OF COLLEGE LIFE?
She bit her lip as she pondered the question. “Um, I’m still figuring that out. Perhaps a sense of direction? I’ve been feeling lost for a while now so I hope college can help guide me.”

WHAT IS ONE WORD THAT YOU WOULD WANT PEOPLE TO DESCRIBE YOU AS?
“Gentle,” she answered with a warm smile.

WHAT PART-TIME JOBS ARE YOU UNDERTAKING NOW OR PLAN TO UNDERTAKE IN THE FUTURE?
She looked to the side, slightly unsure before answering. “I’m currently just focused on classes. I’m planning on starting a youtube channel about school and studying though. If I’m consistent enough, I think I could make some income from it.”

HOW DO YOU COPE WITH STRESSFUL SITUATIONS?
“Not that well if I’m being honest.” She sighed yet again before continuing. “I tend to run away from the situation or pretend that it doesn’t bother me. I’m trying to get better at it though, it’s just… taking some time.”

WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON DRINKING, CLUBBING, AND NIGHTLIFE ACTIVITIES?
She did her signature shrug. “Though I won’t seek it out, I’m open to it. Every once in a while, I’ll join my roommates for a gir’s night out. I’m pretty good with my alcohol apparently.”

DO YOU PLAN TO STUDY ABROAD AS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT FOR A SEMESTER? IF SO, WHERE?
“I’m not sure if i can afford that,” she laughed nervously.

WHICH PLACES WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO DURING SCHOOL BREAKS?
“Maybe Mumbai, India!” She answered eagerly. “I find the culture fascinating and it’s really neat that they have so many plant-based dishes.”

WHAT ARE YOUR SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS AFTER GRADUATING?
There was a slight lost and frantic look in her eyes as she contemplated the question. It took her a good thirty seconds to think before answering. “For now, figure out my major and get better at studying. I suppose my long-term goal would be to find a job that makes me feel inspired and happy.”
 
 
 
Likes. Drawing, vlogging, eating delicious food, peach-strawberry smoothies, hanging out with her roommates, exploring uou’s campus, big sweaters, learning new recipes, indie and lofi music

dislikes. Feeling pressured, rigid schedules, argumentative people, ignorance, overly spicy food, rainy days, food stains that’re hard to get rid of, her ex-boyfriend

habits. Fussing around with her hair, biting her lips when nervous, showing up a little too early for class, doodling in her notes, awkwardly staring at people before looking away

hobbies. Playing the guitar, coloring, doing yoga, testing vegan recipes, cooking, binge-watching youtube videos, bleaching and dying her hair, volunteering

other.
one  she starts watching 'study w/ me' videos to get motivated and eventually starts making her own. her youtube channel handle is 'study buddy bomodoro.' she currently has 200k subscribers with an average of 300k views per video. after it started to getting popular she changed her iG and twitter handles to @bomodoro. this is her main source of income so she invests all of time in her videos
two  she basically becomes a part-time youtuber, her channel focused on studying, college life, and bullet journaling.
three  while she's not fully vegan, she does eat mainly a plant-based diet. Think merle from buzzfeed’s goodful.
four  bullet journaling is basically her life. and yes, she pretty extra about it w/ elaborate sketches and stickers.
five  she visits home every three weeks. She finds herself helping out at the convenience store like the old days.
six  she dyes/bleaches her hair twice a year since she was a freshman. She’s done a variety of colors but her favorite are light brown, magenta red, and her current color, peachy orange.
 
 
 
onE."nothing's nicer than a well-drawn weekly spread"

two."for the last time, i'm not a freegan vegan, i just like having a plant-based diet"

three."breakfast is the most important meal of the day and i stand by that. that's why i'm eating this whole plate of whole-wheat pancakes"

four."it's impossible to not stare. he's just so pretty"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
birth name. 민가람, min garam
nicknames. here
birthdate, age. 11.22.1995, 21
birthplace. gyeongju, south korea
hometown. ulsan, south korea
nationality. south korean
ethnicity. korean
faceclaim. 한승우, han seungwoo
current status. strangers
 
 
 
INFJ
the counselor, phlegmatic
2w1, sagittarius, ravenpuff
read his app for more! just like his face, bodeum finds garam’s personality to be beautiful and warm.
 
 
 
read his app for more! it took much time and trust for garam to reveal his past to bodeum. She feels both honored and a deep sense of protectiveness after all that she’s learned.
 
 
 
This is a happy end, come and give me your hand.
 
 
 
Boyfriend Tag!
jk we're just friends 😂 
 
 
the beginning
bodeum loved her roommates dearly, she really did, but she disliked just how loud they could be. It was difficult to tune out the boisterous chatter that came from the common area, even with her door closed. Midterms were coming up and she needed to find a quiet place to study. While the campus library was always a safe bet, her instincts told her to find somewhere. After an hour of sifting through yelp suggestions and university message boards, she found the perfects spot: soul la.

She must’ve looked like a mess when she walked in, the wind was particularly strong that day and had wreaked havoc on her hair. She tried her best to smooth it out while making her way to the counter. Looking up at the menu, she couldn’t help but feel both impressed and overwhelmed by endless choices. The fact that they had an extensive smoothie section made her giddy like a child in a candy store. What made her smile widen was the cute barista who took her order. ”Oh, what do you suggest? You seem like you know what’s good here.” Their exchange was short yet she felt wholly welcomed. It wasn’t hard for her to put an extra ₩5000 in the tip jar.


the introduction
Bodeum found herself coming back to soul la time and time again. She fell in love with its relaxing vibe and delicious food. Her favorite perk was the live performances that served as great background music for her ‘study with me’ video sessions. One video got particularly popular; multiple of her loyal subscribers asking ‘who’s the singer with honey-sweet vocal?’ in the comments. Knowing that ‘the cute barista’ wouldn’t suffice, she gathered up the courage to approach the stage. There a couple of girls ahead of her so she waited patiently. Once it was her turn, she collected up her nerves and asked. Her eyes sparkled when he answered, ecstatic to finally connect the lovely face with an equally lovely name. “Min garam? It really suits you. I’m cho bodeum!”

She soon became a certified regular at soul la. It just so happened she often came during garam’s shift, a happy coincidence she reasoned with herself. Okay, maybe it was his attentive gesture of refilling her coffee or dropping on-the-house snacks near her books that kept her around. Her roommates started wondering why she wasn’t in her room as much but she brushed their questioning, too focused on writing positive quotes on multiple post-it notes. Wanting to return his kindness, she neatly placed the note of affirmation on her table before leaving. For every delicious pastry or refilled cup of coffee, she left a sweet note —or a cute sticker if she was feeling spontaneous— for him to read.

Their interactions were sweet but bodeum felt the urge to do something more. After learning a new recipe at the food science and nutrition club, she spent that very night perfecting it. Though dead tired the following morning, she knew the effort was worth it when she pulled the custard bun out of her bag and offered it to garam as he dropped off her on-the-house snack. she had a feeling he was going to act bashfully, downplaying his kindness but she wasn’t going to have that. “what if we eat what we gave each other during your break? um, that seems fair right?” she quickly suggested, a hopeful look in her eyes. She smiled widely back when he finally said yes. A few days later, she was deep into her textbook when she heard the scraping sound of a chair being pulled out. Her look of surprise soon turned into a warm smile as garam shyly took a seat in front of her.

With their respective snacks exchanged, they slowly started to get to know each other. It felt like a small world when they found out that they both went to the university of ulsan. They joked around about the possibility of running into each other on campus; though in reality, the chances were slim being in different departments and all that. The universe worked in funny ways it seemed. After a long search of various books in the library for an upcoming nutrition project, she rounded the corner of the bookshelf and spotted a familiar face. Dropping her pile of books quietly and sitting down in front of him, she gently knocked on the table to get Garam’s attention. They couldn’t help but smile warmly at each other and quietly laugh at the irony (though not quietly enough for the people around them). They spent the entire night together, forgetting about their books at one point and enjoying each other’s company.


the shift
As the year passed by so did bodeum and garam’s friendship, slowly but surely. It was wonderful how easily they got along but it also set off alarms in her mind. He was becoming one of her closest friends, rivaling her roommates at one point. But late one night, she had an epiphany that her feelings were morphing into something beyond platonic. This terrified her, still fresh from her scars from sungho. So she kept Garam at an arm’s length. She sensed that he was doing the same and that was perfectly fine with her.

Her bubbled up feelings always sprung out at the worst of times. It was a late sunday night. both had early classes in the morning yet they were in her room, trying and failing to study and goofing off instead. She was in the middle of an instagram break, scrolling through her feed when she saw\ something she never would’ve expected: her old high school acquaintance, smiling happily in the arms of park sungho. The world was indeed small but she felt even smaller at the moment. “I-it’s nothing,” she stuttered as he looked at her with concern. It wasn’t nothing though and before she knew it, she couldn’t stop the tears from falling.

she all but jumped into his arms, crying harder as she felt his embrace and returning the hug. It took her some time to calm down but she soon told him everything that she had kept to herself for so long; all the hurt and insecurity that sungho had left behind. He had moved on yet why couldn’t she? All the progress she had made to build herself up was threatening to fall once she saw the photo. The only thing stopping her from falling into despair was garam. His comfort meant the world to her and she felt her heartstrings tug at his last comment before separating ways. “You’re right. I’m sure that I will,” she responded.

In the back of her mind, she thought ‘I hope that it’ll be you.’

That moment changed everything. as they got closer, her behavior started to change. not only was she more open with her feelings, but she also started to become bolder with her physical affection. Like leaning in closer to him when talking or giggling louder when he cracked a joke. There was a time where she grabbed his hand while they're walking on campus, only letting go after realizing a minute too late, blushing the remainder of the way to their destination. Her keen eye noticed his behavior starting to shift. He featured in her videos and gave her teasing smiles while they read the comments of her subscribers asking ‘is that cute guy your boyfriend??’ she knew he was holding himself back but she readily accepted all forms of his affection.

Their dynamic started to shift again, at a moment where neither really expected it. She was rushing over to his house, having planned to take robin on a walk that morning but her alarm went off a few minutes late. As she approached the front door, she was startled by a heated exchange between garam and his brother. Rowoon had vaguely clued her in on the brothers’ tense relationship but she had no idea just how tense it was. she felt like a helpless bystander until robin’s barking gave away her presence. Garam acted as nothing had happened and she went along with it, walking robin like they originally planned. Her keen eye knew he was bothered and she realized that she needed to do something about it.

Luckily, she already had everything she needed. She guided them to her favorite spot on campus, the lush secret garden, hidden in the dorm. in her backpack were a big comfy blanket, some baked goods, adult coloring books, and colored pencils. “it’s been a stressful week,” she told him as she laid everything out on the plush grass. ”let’s turn our minds off and just color some pages.” This did the trick of getting him to relax, though he wasn’t ready to tell her what happened. That was okay. When it came to Garam, Bodeum had all the patience in the world. “I’ll always listen to you, Garam, ” she reassured him with a sweet smile on her face. “No matter the time or place, my ears are always open.” It didn’t take long for that to happen. A few days later, he opened up to her and she comforted him as he did for her some time ago.


the ending
Bodeum and garam find themselves at the cusp of a “some relationship” as they grow closer. They’re hesitant to label what they have together but they know it’s something real. Even when other guys and girls express their interest, they only have eyes for each other. Her roommates constantly give her grief about it, pestering her about what’s going on between the two of them. She responds with a simple shrug and a secretive smile. as graduation gets closer and closer, they need to figure out what’s the next chapter in each other’s life. question is, will they be in it?

“The future is a sea of unpredictability. Want to jump in together, Garam?”
 
 
 
onE. they like to do a lot of different things together from study dates, taking robin on afternoon walks, having jam sessions in her room, volunteering at the animal shelter, and more. She appreciates the variety of their time together.
two. garam becomes bodeum’s go-to taste tester for her vegan recipes. She appreciates his honest reactions, her smile beaming from ear to ear when he likes it. Even his critiques are nice, encouraging to try again.
three.  ever since garam took her his broadcasting club, she loves to listen in and record his hosting corner. She hasn’t told him yet, but his golden voice often helps her fall asleep.
Four. they’ve got a height difference of exactly 20 cm. In revenge for him ruffling her hair, she often teases him by saying stuff like "man, my neck hurts from having to look up at you when we're talking" or "how's the weather up there?"
Five. she was definitely surprised at first when he started to bring her on-the-house snacks. She got used to it after awhile. Her favorite would definitely be the vegan sticky buns since they’re just as sweet as him.
six. her roommates are definitely not subtle about how much they want her and garam to be together, always making a big commotion when he visits. he always takes it with ease, chuckling as poor bodeum pushes him into her room
seven. bodeum was super intimidated by rowoon at first since the latter was so effortlessly cool and super close to garam. luckily fangirling over his voice helped them bond
 
 
 
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