Noo Ri and Si Hoo made their way upstairs, holding hands, without talking to each other. It was quite obvious that Noo Ri was searching the right words to say. Her conversation with Miss Kwon had been on her mind, the whole time, and she didn't know how would Si Hoo react once she breaks the news out.

They sat inside their makeshift tent, her head resting against his chest. "Hey," Si Hoo looked down at her, "You can tell me anything. Remember about what we said about keeping secrets from each other?"

"I know I know. I just don't know how I will tell you." 

Si Hoo noticed her sullen expression, "Tell me about what?"

"I've got a scholarship offer." she whispered enough for him to hear.

"That's great! You should take it!"

"It's from Juliard. That's in New York, yeobo."

"Oh...?" he paused, "Have you decided on it yet?"

"I said I'd think about it. But, I think I'm going to take it."

"Well you should, yeobo! It's for your future!"

"Are...you okay with that?"

"WHAT?" Si Hoo asked, sounding dazed. "Oh...of course I am!" he forced a smile. "You love acting! That school would be perfect for you." Before Noo Ri could respond, he looked at his watch, "You're going to be late for work. We should get going"

They were down the school hallway before they know it. Noo Ri didn't know whether to be relieved or sad at his reaction. Maybe he really didn't mind her leaving the country for college. 

Noo Ri didn't speak the entire way to the cafe, but thankfully she gave him a samall smile when he took her hand. Si Hoo even seemed to notice her mood, as he bid her goodbye. "We'll see each other tomorrow okay?" He kissed her forehead, her cheeks, and her soft lips. "I love you, always remember that."

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  "Jae Min ah, you're early!" Si Hoo laughs at him in disbelief. Before that particular Saturday, Jae Min invited Si Hoo and Noo Ri to have some coffee that afternoon, more like a secret meeting. He had the intention of asking their help on his pending surprise for his girlfriend, Ma Ri.   "Ah yeh. I didn't want to be late so I came here about an hour ago." Jae Min answered. "By the way, where's Noo Ri? Aren't the two of you supposed to come here together?"   "We were... but she insisted that I go ahead."   "Hey, is everything alright between the two of you?" Jae Min asked fervantly.   "Yeah, yeah. Everything's cool." He sighed. "Actually it's not"   "Hey guys! Sorry I'm late!" Noo Ri was right on time before Si Hoo could even disclose their ongoing friction.   After ordering, Jae Min noticed how distant the pair were from each other, especial