“Where are you going now?”

The question almost made Taegon groan aloud. Getting his guitarcase and backpack ready, he wondered why should he be bothered with such social niceties. Feeling a couple pairs of eyes fixated on him, he let out a sigh before finally answering the question.

”I told you I have an appointment today.”

“You were serious? Isn’t this just your excuse not to join Club Day?”

“Well, sure. That too.” Taegon shrugged indifferently and his friend threw him a piece of popcorn in annoyance.

”Come on, now.. I thought you are excited about the photography club.”

“Yes, but I did not sign up for this.” Taegon motioned towards their club’s promoting tent.

His friend sighed, “You know that everybody should do this. Besides, it’s a beautiful sunny day. We should be hanging together outside!” His other friends nodded and hummed in agreement.

”Let him go, you will never be able to convince him.” Taegon looked to find Namhyuk approaching.

“What are you doing here?” Taegon asked his friend who seemed to be surveying their club’s material.

”Looking around. Student council thingy..” he replied nonchalantly. 

”Sounds boring.” Taegon stated plainly while getting ready to go. “Would you move? I need to pass.”

”Where are you running off to?” Namhyuk asked him.

”...mentoring that new girl, Seungwan.”

”Oh! That’s great!” Namhyuk sounded genuinely pleased, but then he made a face, “Please be... less you today.”

Taegon rolled his eyes, knowing what his friend was trying to imply, “Stop being naggy, gramps.”

”Fine, just tell me how it goes. I need to make a report later.”

Taegon nodded at his friend and walked briskly while lugging his guitarcase. He put on his earphone and tunes from the 50s’ was playing on his ears. My Baby Just Cares For Me by Nina Simone was on. His brain couldn’t help but to appreciate the song arrangement; the beat of the drum and soft melodic piano on the background complimented the singer’s voice perfectly. The smooth soulful voice of Nina Simone instantly captured his attention that his lips curled into a smile.

As he arrived at the music studio building, he got the key of the studio room he had booked on the previous day from the bored looking lady behind the reception desk. The lady read his paper briefly, swiveled on her chair and came back with the key on her hand.

”Here you go, room#2. Your booking will be over in 2 hours, alright.”

”Noted, thanks.” Taegon took the key and quickly navigated his way to the second floor where the room was located.

The studio room was a modest one; comfortably small with a long couch and a coffee table placed neatly at the back of the room. There were also two studio chairs just behind the computer and controller. The recording equipment was quite modern despite its limitations to be considered for a professional recording session. There was a big window looking out towards the soundproofed recording room was located. Taegon unlock the room as well and the light. He checked on the equipments; adjusting the high chair and music stands, the volume on the headset, and the functionality of the mics.

After making sure that it was all adjusted to his satisfactions, he sat on the couch and took out his guitar. Checking on the time, he realized he still got a little time until his mentee was supposed to turn up. Tuning on his guitar, he subconciously started playing some random songs while looking at the ceiling. The sound of the guitar offered tranquility to his mind. Not even thinking about it, his fingers pluck on the strings automatically without any specific song in mind.

#KNOCKKNOCK#

The sudden knock made him snapped his head towards the small window on the door. Surely enough, the girl he had been waiting for was peeking through it. After locking eyes with Taegon, the girl looked excited and opened the door.

”Ah, so this is the right place. I’m so relieved.” she uttered as she made her way into the room. She was not alone, as another girl poked her head in from behind her.

”We got it right, Wan-ah?” the second girl asked before she realized of Taegon’s existence, “Oh, hello.” she greeted, slightly bowing at him. Taegon bowed back at her as a sign of acknowledgement.

”Sorry, I brought my roommate here since I’m not sure of the place.” Wendy quickly said, looking slightly worried over the whole thing.

”...it’s fine.”

“Uh.. May I stay for a while as well?” The other girl asked.

”Yeah, sure.”

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