Snow Black

The last school bell rang for the day. My last lesson was Science, together with Jin and Suga. It was really enjoyable with them. We were group together to do an experiment. Suga almost created a big volcano explosion and Jin blocked me from getting hurt. The science lab was messed up with the chemical overflowing from the beaker. Even though Professor Swan applauded us for making a volcano, we had to clean up the mess.

Albert the janitor brought in the cleaning equipment for us. He looked around and gave us the ‘meh’ look. He helped put in the cleaning solutions into the pail and he went off without saying a word.

Jin: Snow, you take at this part of the room while I take the other half. Suga, you take this cloth and start wiping the tables.

Suga: Yeah… alright.

I took the mop from Jin and started to clean the floor.

Jin

The responsibility that I had to bear as the Committee Representative. A tough job indeed but I have no complains. I really want to make sure that everything is in order. Even though someone close to you has created trouble. Something has been bothering me ever since this girl came into our life.

Snow is no ordinary girl. Yesterday, she seems all innocent at first. I even took a step forward to kiss her hand. What is so special about her the Mayor left this responsibility to us? I know that she is his niece but why? Not only that, I was shocked that she even stood up in front of Namjoon. Their argument was on fire.

I wanted to stop them but I had to see where this is going. Still, seeing her true colours really tell me that Snow is something. There must be a reason. Her background story. The 7 of us were wondering about her. They all pushed it to me to ask her. Snow is concentrating in cleaning the mess. I don’t want to bother her. Maybe perhaps after we clean up the place. The thoughts still linger in mind.

It took us an hour to get everything done. We had given all the cleaning equipment to Albert the janitor. We settled in the basketball court. Yoongi took a nap on the benches after a few hoop shots. I passed Snow a cold water bottle and sat beside her.

Snow: Thanks. *gulped the water*

I took a sip as I looked at her. She must be thirsty. She looks so cool feeling the wind blowing her face. I still have the urge to ask her about her life in Lemonade Flower. This is my chance! As I open my mouth to get the question out, Snow started to speak instead.

Snow: You know, Jin. This scene reminds me about a day in school at Lemonade Flower. Instead of the benches, it was on the tree house. Instead of the court, it was the Sunflowers facing to where the sun is setting. My friends and I were sitting on the edge of the platform. We were not saying a word to each other. Just looking at the view.

Jin: It must be beautiful.

Snow: Yeah but I wasn’t even looking at the view. In my mind, I had many thoughts. Like what I am going to do in my life? What happens if I could change something about my life? What is my purpose for living? You know, I just don’t want to stay in Lemonade Flower throughout my entire life. I just want to live!

Jin: What was your life like in Lemonade Flower?

I took the chance to sneak the question in.

Snow: Oh. It was pretty simple but there has been quite a competition around. Everyone wants to be the best of the best. One might say our town is the best but not every place is a happy one. We have our own secrets too. To be honest, it really felt like we have everything but I am not sure why it does not enough.

Snow: We just seem to put a face on, telling people that we are happy. Inside we are not. I just hate it.

Jin: I am sure everyone in the world will feel that way.

Snow: I know but it is suffocating me. Like I am lost. I would like to just grab my stuff and ran away!

Jin: Why didn’t you do it?

Snow: Because I don’t know where to go…. And I have my parents too. I don’t want to let them down. They really have expectations for me. It is really frustrating. If only I know which directions I should take.

Jin: Then tell me. What is your dream?

Snow: To be honest, I am not confident what I want to be. However, I want to be someone who can motivate and inspire others through my talents. I want to get a job that let me be myself. I would love to travel to many countries. Explore their culture and learn a bit of their languages. Also, sitting at café with a good scenery while having my cup of milk tea latte and chocolate cake. Mmm…

We both laughed together at the last remark.

Jin: At least you have a dream. Your dream can your direction. You don’t have to follow the same path as the others. It may be though but in the end I believe it was worth it.

Snow: Yeah *smile* …Umm… How about you?

Jin: Me?

She was staring at me, waiting to get my answer. I give myself a big sigh.

Jin: For me, I don’t have a dream. Well… not yet. I haven’t found one.

Snow: Oh. Someday you will find one. I am sure of it.

Jin: You do? How sure are you?

Snow: So sure of it! Because I like the way you are, Jin. Being you is more than enough.

That statement caught me for a moment. It has been a long time since someone said that to me. I can feel a spark of energy coming through me like someone has given me a drive to keep going.

Suga: *BIG YAWN* That was a perfect nap!

Snow: Awake already?

Suga: Ermm… just a little. We need to go home now. Jin, you need to cook dinner right?

I looked at my watch. In two hours, it will be dinner.

Jin: Hmmm… maybe not today. I am tired after today’s clean up.

Suga: Really? Alright then! Let’s get pizza for dinner!

Snow: Yay! I want to have pepperoni!

Both Suga and Snow made their way out of the school while I followed them from behind. Seeing Snow smiling really makes me happy. Talking to her today has given an effect on me. I looked up to the sky.

…Maybe one day I will find my dream…