I hope this can help her out. She smiled, satisfied with the result. Then she put it down and took a shower. It's now 11pm she's too tired. 

She lied down and grabbed her phone. Set her alarm for 5:30am and texted Mina. 'Good night Minari.' 

Dangerously In Love [Chapter 15]

The next day, at school.. 

Classes started and Mina took out a new notebook she bought. 

"Oh, you already bought a new one." Chaeng said. 

"Yeah. I bought it yesterday." Mina replied. 

Chaeng was quite hesitant, then after a few minutes she took out the notes she made for Mina and handed it to her. "Here, I thought you might need this." 

"What's this?" 

"A copy of my notes for all the subjects." 

Mina was surprised, then she scanned through the pages. She was speechless as she looked through it. 

"The handwriting, is it hard to understand?" Chaeng asked out of curiousity because Mina wasn't responding. 

"It's not that, I'm just...I don't know." 

"Well if you don't like it, I'll borrow from one of our classma—" 

Then Mina hugged her. 

"Thank you Chaeyoung-a. Not just because of this, but for everything." 

Chaeng was shocked, she didn't expect this kind of reaction. She was about to hug her as well but Mina released even before she can wrap her arms around her. 

"Huh? Ah don't mention it." She smiled. 

So this is the reason why you slept so late last night. You sent the message around 11pm. You're such a sweet friend. Mina thought as she scan through the pages. 

Then classes started. Mina used the notes that Chaeng gave her. 

I wonder why she used red as the cover. Does she know it's my fav color? Or is it just a coincidence? Anyway, this is really a piece of art. It's nicely done. Mina can't get her eyes off the notes. And as she listens to the professor, she kept throwing glances at Chaeng. 

***** 

After lunch... 

"Minari, you can go back to the classroom first. I just need to go to the arts club and submit my portfolio." Chaeng said. 

"Arts club?" 

"Yeah, there's a lot of clubs here that you can join. Weren't you briefed about it on your first day?" 

"I think I remember Ms. Kim telling me about it but I didn't pay much attention." Mina replied. 

"Oh, so you haven't been to the Building where the club's offices are located?" 

"There's a building like that?" 

"Aigoo. You should roam around the campus sometimes. Wanna come with me so you can see? I'll tour you." Chaneg offered. 

"Yeah sure, there's still a lot of time anyway." 

Then they went. 

"So, what's in that portfolio?" Mina asked. 

"Hmm, just some drawings and stuff. They require us to submit a new drawing every week." 

"Really? I bet those are really good. You're so artistic, even the way you designed the notes are good. Can I take a look?" Mina was reaching for it then Chaeng immediately pulled it away and hid it on her back. 

"No!" Chaeng replied in a defensive manner. 

Mina frowned and pouted. "Wae?" 

"Uh, uhm. Some of it are not finished yet and it's not that good." Chaeng replied, stuttering. 

"Don't be so humble. C'mon, I want to see." Mina insisted. 

"Not now. I'll show it to you once it's done, okay?" 

Mina just pouted. 

"I promise." Chaeng sounded sincere this time. Mina just nodded in response. 

They continued walking. They passed the library and is now in the school garden. 

"Woah, I didn't know about this place." Mina was amazed as she looked around, it's full of flower beds with different types of flowers and plants. 

"There's even a greenhouse." She added. 

"The Gardners' club made this. They help maintain this place as well. It's nice right?" 

Mina nodded, still looking around the place. She stopped as she saw a flower bed full of different types of roses. She smiled as she touched the flowers. 

"Be careful with the thorns." Chaeng said. 

Mina just giggled. "I know." She smiled and continued. "There is no way to hold something that is truly beautiful, not without consequences. There is a reason why roses have thorns." 

"The thorns defend the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. So he who dares not grasp the thorns should never crave the rose." Chaeng replied. 

Mina was surprised with the unexpected reply. She smiled as she knew Chaeng's words has a deeper meaning. 

It refers to the flaws of each individual. No one's perfect as they say, everyone has their bad side. Sometimes people tend to hide who they really are, afraid that others won't like them. Then when you're comfortable enough to show it, the reactions would differ. Others might not accept it and will just stop. 

Or sometimes, people put up a front, pretending to be someone they're not, waiting for a certain person who's willing to love them despite everything. 

If they can't accept who you really are, then they don't deserve you. 

"You're a rose Mina. Be with someone who isn't afraid of your thorns." Chaeng added, staring straight at her in the eyes. 

Mina's heart skipped as she hear those words. It sounded so sincere and flattering. Their eyes met and she quickly looked away, embarassed. 

There was an awkward silence for a moment, they just continued walking. They entered the building and went straight to the arts club's office. Chaeng passed her work, talked a little and they went out. 

They went to the second floor of the building for Mina to see the other clubs. They passed by the dance studio and saw some dancers d