Jisoo was walking as she held her history book in her hand.

It’s her favorite one..

She doesn’t know why but she has always been interested in history.. 

 

Others have always found it boring.. ever since in elementary, she was the only one who liked history..

 

She finds it amusing to learn about what happened in the past and it’s incredible that what is happening in this very moment will be what the future students will be studying in the future..

 

That made sense, right?

 

Anyway.. it’s always been her favorite subject..

 

She was even reading it just a moment ago.. she reads it as if it were a novel.. she always has it with her..

 

She stopped walking to look at that history book she was holding.

 

She sighed.

 

She and Jhope used to love reading it together when they were kids.

She got reminded of him again..

 

How could that guy.. leave without saying anything to her?

 

It’s been over a month since he took away all of her savings..

A month since her life went crazy.. a month since she almost lost something important to her because of her desperation..

 

Where did that punk go? She’s going to cut his arms and feet as soon as she sees him!

 

She took a deep breath.

She shouldn’t think of that guy anymore.. he’s stressing her a lot.. and she cannot afford to be stressed.. not on her first day of senior year..

 

Yes.. senior year.. 

 

She doesn’t know how but.. she made it..

Well.. she had to work 20 hours a day for a month just to have the money she needed..

And although she only paid half of her tuition fees..

Still.. she made it..

 

This is the last year of suffering and she’ll be a teacher soon!

That’s right.. her long time dream is to become a teacher.. a history teacher..

 

Her mom would be so proud of her if only she could see her right now.. if only she could wake up..

 

Her mom.. unfortunately.. has been in coma for 10 long years.. all the money she works hard for.. goes to the hospital..

And all the savings she had which her only friend took away.. were meant for her mom.. in case something bad happened to her..

 

Jisoo held her books tighter on her chest.

Why is she being so sentimental this early in the morning?

 

Maybe because her father’s death anniversary is approaching..

 

She sighed yet again.

 

She was only 13 years old back then.. when her father.. killed himself.. because of his guilt.. all because of his own daughter’s fault..

 

Jisoo wiped the tear in her eyes as she walked past through the gate.

 

Other students would think she’s a weirdo if they see her crying on the first day.. 

 

But she can’t help but cry everytime she thinks about what happened back then..

 

That she ruined her own family..

 

She cleared before asking the guard for directions.

 

It isn’t her first time here.. in fact, she has been studying here for four years already but they suddenly changed their building to a new one so it feels a whole different place to her.

 

She smiled as she bowed her head to the guard. She’s always friendly to everyone here.. she never knows when she needs their help.. that’s why..

There was a time she had to borrow the guard’s bike to go home because someone took hers by mistake.. so ever since it happened, she put a lock on it!

Oh wait.. the lock.. the other guard lent her a lock a few months ago!

She’s really a handful! And forgetful!

 

Then there was another episode in which she had to borrow the librarian’s clothes because she got wet in the rain..

 

A lot of things happened to her in this university.. there’s too many memories everywhere.. that she thinks they are enough already..

That’s right.. she hopes they can be enough.. all of those memories are already beautiful to her.. she doesn’t need something more.. she just wants to stay low like this.. and study peacefully.. specially since it’s her last year.. she wants this year to end as soon as possible..

 

She took a deep breath as she entered her new room.

It was already crowded although it was still early.

 

Why are there so many students here already?

She looked around her.

That’s strange..

Most of them were females..

 

Since when did they like studying history?

 

She turned around and fell open.

 

Even those girls are here? Since when did they become interested in this subject? Did they change their major all of a sudden?

 

She shook her head as she turned to the front again.

Mina and Tzuyu were sitting a few seats behind her..

Well.. they didn’t do anything in particular to her but.. they are just.. a little annoying..

 

They are pretty.. and rich.. and smart.. they’ve got everything in life.. those two best friends are the worst girls ever! They are just so.. perfect that it makes her blood boil!

 

She was still being sullen when she saw their history professor coming in.

It’s her favorite professor of all of them! Mr. Park is the kindest! He lends her his books and gives her a lot of materials she can use to study!

Oh wait.. others might think they have something going on but no! He’s married and is happily living with his 5 kids plus he is 60 years old already!

Mr. Park treats her as his daughter!

And.. he knew her father back then.. they were classmates in high school..

 

“Good morning everyone.. I think everyone knows already that’s why there are so many girls here today..” said Mr. Park making Jisoo curious.

 

What does he mean by that? Did something happen? Did he announce something?

 

“This is my last day here..” Mr. Park continued.

 

Last day? Wait.. no.. why? How come she doesn’t know anything about it? It can’t be.. what is she going to do now? Her favorite professor will no longer be here? 

 

“I came to greet all of you for the last time..”

 

Jisoo had tears in her eyes already. She still can’t get over the fact that Mr. Park won’t be teaching anymore..

 

“And to introduce to you-..” Mr. Park stopped as he heard the squealing of his students.

 

Jisoo looked confused.

Why do all of her classmates look so happy instead? When Mr. Park is resigning?

 

“I didn’t know a day would come that I’d see so many students in a history class..” Mr. Park continued. “The news must have spread about your new professor..”

 

Jisoo opened her backpack to get some tissues to wipe her eyes.

She should greet Mr. Park later before he goes away.. she has a lot to tell him.. to thank him.. he has been of a great help to her.. 

 

“So.. here he is.. your new history professor..” said Mr. Park.

 

Jisoo was still looking for some tissues in her bag. Where did she put them? Oh wait.. did she even bring any? Did she run out of them already?

 

“Professor Kim Taehyung..”

 

Jisoo stopped.

 

Why does that name sound familiar to her?

Where did she hear that again?

 

She quickly wiped the tears she had in her eyes and turned to the front right away.

 

No way..

It can’t be..

How could this hapen..?

 

Wait.. she must be seeing things..

 

She wiped her eyes again. 

 

Is she really seeing that someone?

Is it really him?

 

What is.. Mr. 200 dollars doing here in her class?

 

She felt like everything stopped that moment.. as if she were in trance.. no.. as if she had been possessed..

 

She didn’t even realize that Mr. Park had gone out of the room already and Mr. 200 dollars had started checking the attendance..

 

She was still in her own little world when she felt a hand holding her arm.

 

She turned to her right.

It was Somi, one of her classmates.

 

“The new professor is calling your name, why aren’t you answering?” she said looking confused.

 

Jisoo’s eyes widened.

 

What? Who was calling for her?

 

Then she heard that gentle yet manly voice..

 

“Kim Jisoo?”

 

Jisoo gulped.

 

Should she just pretend to be absent today? Why did he have to be her new history professor? Why him of all men? Why Mr. 200 dollars?

 

“Is Kim Jisoo not present?” asked Taehyung as he looked around the class.

 

Jisoo’s classmates were all looking at her in confusion.

 

“Hurry up and answer..” said Somi whispering to her.

 

Jisoo closed her eyes shut.

Why.. the heck is Mr. 200 dollars a professor of the university she’s attending? 

This is getting out of her hands..

If he says a word, she will be doomed..

She will be expelled from here.. everyone will laugh at her and look at her differently when they come to know what she tried to do a month ago!

 

“Kim Jisoo isn’t here I guess-..”said Taehyung.

 

“I’m here..” said Jisoo loudly. “Kim Jisoo is present..”

 

Everyone turned to her and looked even more confused.

 

“What is her problem? Does she want attention?” said Mina to Tzuyu. 

 

“She must be a total weirdo.. let’s not talk to her..” said Tzuyu whispering.

 

Taehyung cleared his throat.

 

Each and every student is really unique in their own way.

 

“Okay.. fine..” he said as he continued checking the attendance.

 

Jisoo heaved a sigh of relief.

Mr. 200 dollars must not have noticed her.. he must not remember her voice either..

 

“What’s wrong with you? Why did you cover your face with your book? And.. do you have a sore throat?” asked Somin looking at her face. “What’s with that deep voice? Were you imitating someone?”

 

Jisoo smiled a little.

 

Was she that obvious?

How else is she going to answer Mr. 200 dollars? How could she show her face to him?

That’s like asking her to tell him that it was her who almost slept with him!

Well.. he must still believe they did..

 

Anyway.. that isn’t the