Mina POV

“Sleepy head~ sleepy head~ Myoui Mina a sleepy head~”

 

That was my friend, Jihyo, who kept pocking my cheek over and over again just to disturb my short rest.

Currently it’s a free time before we continue to the next subject and since I was so bored with History Class earlier and rain was pouring hard outside, I couldn’t help but feel sleepy. I wanted to use this short moment as a power nap so I won’t overslept during math class later but apparently, Jihyo felt sleepy too yet she chose to bother me so she could wash away her sleepiness. Ugh

 

I tried to slap away Jihyo’s finger from my cheek, but it was failed. She kept poking my cheek again and again. Even when I buried my head deeper on my arm—protecting my cheek from her poke, she chose to shake my body instead. She’s lucky I don’t have enough strength to be mad at her… I guess I’ll just let her be… Eventually she will get tired anyways.

 

But then…

 

“Oh my god… You too, Momo?? God, these two…” Jihyo was probably referring me and the girl behind.

“Hear me okay, just because the two of you sit on the back row, doesn’t mean you can sleep during class. You have to fight your sleepiness!”

 

Meanwhile here she is, bothering other people who tried to have a short nap so they won’t overslept during class… wonderful.

 

“Wh-who says I’m sleepy?? I’m not!” Said the girl behind me, Momo… Hirai Momo.

 

It seems like now Jihyo has new target to tease. I’ll use this opportunity to recharge a bit then.

 

Although… it’s kinda hard for me to try to begin my sleep because I kept hearing Momo’s voice. The girl stuttered a lot yet still kept trying to convince Jihyo that she’s not sleepy and won’t fell asleep during the class.

It’s cute because I know no matter how eager she said that, she will fell asleep. She always fell asleep during History and Math classes, or some classes that started right after we finished our lunch break. Cute right?

 

“You hear that, Mina? If you don’t want to get punishment, don’t you dare fell asleep in Mrs. Lee’s class.”

 

I was too focused on my own thoughts and trying to sleep, so I don’t really hear the entire conversation.

 

“Whatever I don’t care. Just go away and let me sleep.”

 

I don’t have much energy so I just say it silently, or more like a mumble. But I guess Jihyo could hear me because she was laughing at it.

 

“This girl just said that she doesn’t care with the punishment. She’ll sleep because she’s sleepy.”

Then Momo asked, “Did she lack of sleep or something? She sounds… tired.”

 

Is it weird if my heart skipped a beat by just hearing the question that sounds like she was worried about me?

 

But then Jihyo ruined everything as she said,

“This girl? Hahaha… No! No! you don’t have to worry about her. She just weak with rains… you see, she has a habit of listening to rain sound ASMR as lullaby.”

“Oh really?”

“Yeah. But don’t see it as something charming or whatsoever. She listens to a thunderstorm ASMR not the calm drizzling rain ASMR.”  

 

God… why she had to embarrass me like this…

 

“T-thunderstorm?? With all the thunderstrike and stuff?”

“Yup. Sound of hard rain with loud thunder sounds.”

“Isn’t it.. scary?”  

 

okay this conversation must end here before Jihyo able to expose and embarrassed me more.

 

“Right?? She is such a we—ouch ouch! What was that for?? Don’t pin—ouch ouch ouch! Mina!”

 

Since Jihyo’s arm was near mine, I was able to sneak my hand and pinched her. I had to do that, otherwise, she will keep embarrassing me and say things she shouldn’t say.

Gladly, not long after that, Mrs. Lee—our math teacher, came and made Jihyo go back to her seat. But before she left, Jihyo said

 

“You two have to stay awake if you don’t want to get detention from Mrs. Lee. Especially you, Hirai.”

“I’m not gonna fall asleep!”

 

After she was gone, I straighten up my seat and get ready for the lesson. Now I’m completely in worse mood than earlier. I’m not just sleepy and tired, but also annoyed because of Jihyo..

Well, truthfully, I don’t feel embarrassed at all with the things I like. I mean, I didn’t listen to the loud deafening thunder sounds like what Jihyo tried to imply… Just the drizzle rain and subtle thunder ASMR sound… it makes me calm. But because I know not everyone has the same thoughts as me, I prefer no one knows about this. People might find it weird and I don’t want anyone to see me as a weirdo, especially Momo. And now she knows.. thanks to Jihyo, the so-called best friend that I trust the most.

 

I guess you probably could sense it already… Yes, I do have a feeling towards Momo. By feeling I mean love.

I’ve been secretly in love with her since last year, our 2^nd year of high school. If you’re wondering how I fall for her, nothing special. I just suddenly caught feeling for her after kept looking at her from my seat.

I sat right behind her last year and I could see all her little habit from behind.

How she whines whenever she couldn’t understand what the teacher was saying, how she whines when she forgot to bring her homework, how she whines when teacher gave us homework, or how she often fell asleep during class. Especially the last one there. How her cheek squeezed by her arm and when she always tried to make excuses that never ended well. So yeah, she’s just the cutest and I couldn’t help but fall for her.

Most people probably won’t agree with me if I told them that Momo is the cutest. Because the girl has a very strong cool, tough, care-free image labeled on her. Her hair is dyed in two-toned color—blonde on the inside and black on the outside part, her sleeves is always rolled, and she never properly ties her tie. She’s the definition of ‘though-cookie’ look. Not labeled as a delinquent though, just someone who seems don’t care about things and prefer to go with her own way. But since I sat right behind her during the 2^nd year, those images no longer in my head. For me, she’s just a ball of soft cutie. Probably the gap between her looks and her personality were also the reason why I fall for her…

 

Or maybe it’s like that kind of thing… where you starting to see someone in different way just because you love them. Like, I love Momo not because she’s cute. But she’s cute because I love her... Is that make any sense?

Anyway, back to the story…

This year, I didn’t even think that we could be in the same class again nor even could be seated near each other. But, once again… here we are. She is the last person on my row, while I sit right in front of her.

If you think we had improvement because of these circumstances… I’m here to disappoint you.

 

Well, sometimes… we did exchange a few conversations. Not like the normal conversation though.. just thanked each other for passing the lesson or exam material, or I took Momo’s eraser that fell near my desk… and despite we always sat near each other… We’re not even friends. Just a mere classmate.

 

We got chance to talk like normal people though…

It was during P.E class where we learned about football and luckily, Momo and I was chosen to be paired together. Since I’m a regular member in the school’s football team, I could easily teach her and she willing to learn. Like she was totally in to it. Although basically we only talk about how the right way to pass the ball and how to control the ball… I still enjoyed it… I mean that was the first time for us to spend the time together.

But it was rather short moment because apparently, Momo kicked the ball too hard and it landed on our teacher’s head. It was very funny but I kinda feel sorry for her because she was punished to run around the football field. After that, I don’t think we ever encounter any similar chance like that. only short one.

 

I could’ve just start and talk to her like normal people do. But… I couldn’t. Momo is always surrounded by her friends and I always missed the timing to talk to her. So I guess, that’s why I’m stuck with the whole love from afar thing.

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But anyway. Let’s go back to the reality.

 

I know I said I was sleepy, because I still am. But if I miss anything during math, I had to study more later by myself…So, I chose to fight the sleepiness and pay attention to the class.

 

During the time I was paying attention towards the board, I kinda feel like someone was watching me. Because I didn’t sit straightly up front like a bit facing sideways so I can comfortably see the board, I could get a glance of things that happened behind me. And from the tip of my eyes, it seems like I’ve been watched by someone. By someone I mean Momo.

It distracted me a bit of course… The thought of my crush staring at me, made me nervous.

But later I saw her head falling off of her hand, where she used it to support her head… and when I turned my head towards her, yeah… She wasn’t staring. She was sleeping this whole time and now she fixed her position to continue her sleep again as her eyes were slowly closing until it fully closed. cute

 

Earlier she was so determined and confident that she won’t fell asleep yet here she was… comfortably sleeping with her chin supported by her hand. Oh, she also smiled during her sleep. I guess she had a nice dream there.

 

“Anyone want to try solving this question?” Mrs. Lee’s voice made me shifted my focus back towards the board.

 

Soon after Mrs. Lee threw that question to the class, the smartest kid stood up and tried to solve the question.

I also tried to solve it but I’m doing it on my book and apparently my answer was different with that smart kid… well at least I tr—

 

“I’m sorry Ms. Jung. But your answer is wrong. Next?”

 

Oh wow… she’s wrong? Maybe mine was the right one? But whatever, I don’t care. I will only come upfront if Mrs. Lee asked me to. I don’t really like being in the central of attention and voluntary raise my hand to answer a question just because I know the answer, isn’t really my thing. So, I’ll just pretend I didn’t have any answer until some—

 

*THUNDER STRIKE*

“KYAAAA!!!!!!”

*THUD* *CLANG* *THUD*

 

Out of the sudden, a very loud commotion filled the entire class and it came from right behind me… Which of course... None other than Momo.

From the sounds of a thud and chair hitting the floor, I kinda guess that Momo fell from her chair. I don’t have to turn around to check it. Although everything was so surprising, I didn’t dare to turn my head around and see her. She got the entire class’s eye on her… I don’t need to add another pair god… she’s so unfortunate.

 

“You’re okay there, Ms. Hirai?” asked Mrs. Lee

I could hear a rustle and chair being rose in panic manner which created unnecessary noises. “Uh.. y-yes Ma’am. I was slipped. The chair a bit slippery.”

 

By just hearing her words, I know she was nervous but she’s really not the best liar… no one would buy that kind of excuse. Especially Mrs. Lee..

 

“Okay. Come to the front here, Miss Hirai. If you can answer it, then you don’t have to get a detention.”

“D-detention? But I—”

“Just because I didn’t call your name, doesn’t mean I didn’t see you sleeping in the back.” After that, Momo let out a sigh and walked towards the board.

 

Everyone was trying their best to hold their laugh. Except me. I was worried for her. I don’t want her to face detention just because she felt exhausted and chose to sleep. Plus, she wasn’t the only one who was sleeping. Not fair at all… Also, when she walked pass me, I could see a bit reddish mark on her elbow... she probably got it due to the fall earlier.

 

When she arrived in front of the board, she looked at the question, stood there for a moment and later gave a smile towards Mrs. Lee. She definitely doesn’t know how to solve it. I wish I could help her… But how? This is not a multiple-choice question…

Why she’s so unfortunate…

 

“You couldn’t solve it, Miss Hirai?”

“I’m sorry Mrs. Lee…” said Momo as she lowered her head.

“This is not the first time you slept in my class, right Miss Hirai?”

“Yes…”

 

Oh no… Look at how sorry she looked…

 

“But it’s understandable with this kind of weather and you’re not the only one who happened to fall asleep during class. So, how about this.”

Mrs. Lee then turned her body from Momo to the whole class and said,

“Class, listen up. Miss Hirai will not receive an extra homework if any of you could help her solve this question. But if that person failed, not just Miss Hirai who got an extra homework, but she got it too. So, anyone willing to help Miss Hirai?”

 

Okay this is my chance!

My answer might be right since I had different one with that Jung girl earlier or, it might be wrong too. But it’s a win win decision. if I was wrong, I could use the chance to finally ask her study together, right? And if I was right, she’ll be free from detention!

But wait…

No one seems want to help? And the whole class is so… silent?

oh no…

I’ll definitely grab everyone attention if I rise my hand now… And if I do it, wouldn’t they find it… weird? Or like everyone might started to suspect me having a feeling for Momo because me, Myoui Mina, the person who never rise my hand, out of the sudden chose to do so? Definitely everyone will think like that.

Okay okay change of plan. I need to make Mrs. lee chose me instead. So, hmm.. ah! Let’s pretend that I don’t pay attention to the class! Yes!

 

I turned my whole body towards the window, completely tilted my head away from the board and

 

“Oh wait. I see someone isn’t paying attention to the class. Miss Myoui, care to come to the front and help Miss Hirai with this question?”

 

Yes! It worked.

Okay Mina, pretend that you’re cool with it and just walked normally.

I tried to walk with no expression at all but my flat face was nearly ruined all because I saw Momo looking at me with such a sad face, like she was sorry yet hopeful. That was dangerously cute…

 

Once I arrived at the board, I quickly scanned the question and then tried to solve it exactly like how I did earlier in my book.

 

“Splendid Miss Myoui! Well done.” Thank god…

 

 I got cheered from my classmates after Mrs. Lee said that my answer was right and I could also see Momo smiling so bright towards me. I guess I succeed to give a nice impression to her.

 

“So, thanks to you, Miss Hirai won’t get an extra homework. Now you can go back to your seat.” Said Mrs. Lee

I bowed a bit to Mrs. Lee before I went to seat.

 

But then I heard that Momo wasn’t allowed to go back to her seat since apparently, even though I managed to help her went away with the extra homework, she still had to get punishment which is standing at the hallway until the lesson ended. And yeah… she left the class after that.

I don’t know whether this is my hallucination or not.. but when Momo went out to the hallway, I kinda saw her smiling?

Well even if she is smiling, I bet she was happy to be free from extra homework and didn’t have to hear Mrs. Lee’s lecture anymore.. not because of me helping her…

>><<

After school

The math class finally finished and it means it’s time to go home. Although I couldn’t go home right away after this since I have football practice. Rain is indeed still pouring outside, but during the real match it won’t stop unless the rain was very harsh with thunder, strong wind, and such.

 Actually, I’ve already done packing all my things. I should’ve left the class right away but I decided to wait for Momo who were forced to wait outside the class until the lesson finished. Why am I waiting for Momo? I just want to make sure she was okay and also give her an ointment for bruises that I often use.

You see, I’m really worried about her because earlier… It wasn’t a soft fall. It was loud and sounded painful. Plus, there was also a reddish mark on her elbow that I bet will turn into bruise soon…

But well… I guess once again the timing isn’t right for me…

Once Momo done being lectured by Mrs. Lee outside the class, her friends started to greet her with loud teases and didn’t stop even until Momo’s desk.

 

“Miiinaaa!” That’s Jihyo who called me from the door.

 

Since my plan is failed and Jihyo already waiting, I stood up from my desk and walked out the class. But before I went away from the door, I looked back towards Momo for a bit and there, she was smiling in the middle of her friends. Like how she usually does…

I guess, I don’t have to worry since she could smile as happy as that..

 

“bye bye” I silently said that before I left the class.

 

I know It’s kinda lame for me to secretly bid my goodbye like that. but that’s the best I could do….

If you think Jihyo didn’t see me doing it, you’re wrong. She saw me… But since we didn’t want to be late for our practice, she chose to ignore it and asked me to run instead.

 

I guess she’ll tease me later in the club’s changing room..

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“for god sake, Mina… it’s been a year! Why haven’t you made a move on her?” asked Jihyo.

 

Currently we’re on the football field, having a light jog before we start the training drill. Yes, it’s still raining, and yes Jihyo was yelling in the middle of rain. But don’t worry, we wore our waterproof training jacket.

 

“You also haven’t made a move on Sana yet.”

“Hey! We talked every single day either in class or in phone. Don’t compare yourself with me!” And later she added, “come on Mina… what are you waiting for? The girl is clearly in to you!”

“and how do you know that?”

“She is always looking at you? Being all awkward and clumsy just in front of you?”

“She is never looking at me and she is naturally awkward and clumsy.”

Jihyo sigh. “You and you’re pessimistic mind. Okay I’ll give you a bit of information and spoiler. She was smiling so damn bright when you solved Mrs. Lee question for her.”

“Probably because she was happy for not having extra homework?”

 “You’re so— you know what? Let’s just forget about that. But you have to do something!”

“Like what?”

“You have her number, right? Have you texted her?”

 

With that question, I slowly created distance from Jihyo. Trying to avoid answering that question.

 

“Why are you suddenly speeding up??” But of course, she managed to catch up and while she right beside me again, she suddenly started to nudge me. Oh gosh she might think different thing with me

 “Wait wait… Don’t tell me… you’ve texted her, didn’t you? But you’re too shy to tell me? Huh~ huh~”

 

Jihyo was nudging my arm with her elbow and her guess just made me wanted to avoid answering it more.

 

“Hey tell me~ what do were you guys talking about on the phone?”

“Uh… nothing?”

“Eyyy.. No need to be shy~ come on~ I won’t judge.”

“Literally nothing because I haven’t text her yet…”

“WHY???”

 

I had to tilt my head away a bit due to Jihyo’s loud voice. This is why I tried to create some distance with her ealier…

 

“Gosh you’re too loud.”

“Duh?? How do you think I supposed to react after knowing that you never text her anything despite having her number and ktalk ID since last year?”

“Look, I just don’t know what to say and isn’t it weird to text her out of nowhere?”

“Oh my god, Myoui Mina… Okay. That’s it! I don’t care. No more excuses. You have to text her today. Like no more postponing.”

“Why?”

“Don’t you want to talk to her?”

“I do…”

“Then for shy person like you, talking by text could be a great start.”

“But what am I supposed to say?”

“How about you talk about today’s incident? You can just ask about her condition. Besides, you helped her, right? she definitely happy to talk to you.”

“You kinda have a point there.”

“Of course! See, now you got your chance. So, just do it!”

“But… I don’t know…”

 

And my uncertainty made Jihyo groaned in frustration.

 

“Myoui Mina my dear best friend. The best, smartest and sharpest attacking midfielder I ever known… JUST TRY TO TALK TO HER!”

“Ssh! Lower you—”

“HEY PARK! MYOUI! EXTRA LAP FOR BOTH OF YOU!” Ugh… Coach heard us chatting during the jog and we got punishment

“Told you to lower your voice.” I said

“It’s your fault for being so stubborn.”

“Yeah yeah fine. I’ll try to talk to her.”

“Good. And when things went great, you owe me one.”

 

To be honest it’s a little bit scary… But… Jihyo got a point. I probably should try to talk to her later. Maybe I could start by asking about her bruise condition and recommended her the ointment I usually use...

Okay! I’ll try to text her later after I arrived at home.

>><<

Later that night,

I guess it’s nearly 8pm and now I’m already in my home, fresh after a warm bath and also ate my dinner. Now I’m on my bed, ready to sleep.

Usually, I won’t be this exhausted after I had football practice... But the training session earlier was harsh. Since it’s raining, the coach didn’t allow us to stay still because we might catch a cold if we do so and we ended up having a very high pace passing drill and offense drill. Plus, thanks to Jihyo being loud, I had to run extra lap running around the field with rain still pouring. So that explained why I’m completely worn out now and the warm bath I just took, made me wanted to sleep right away.

But even though I’m on my edge right now, I still wanted to try to text Momo. Not just because I want to talk to her… I’m really worried about her elbow. Just in case she didn’t realize she had that bruise on her.

I went to my bag to grab my phone that I left there since the moment I left the class. I didn’t have much time to check my phone because I need to prepare for training and went straight to bathroom when I arrived at home. So, it’s not suprising to see tons of Ktalk notification unopened.  But when I scrolled down the notification bar.. Immediately I sat up due to the unimaginable thing that I saw fron my phone.

Momo texted me. Momo texted me!!!

But oh no… she texted me like few hours ago?? Why my phone didn’t buzz or give any kind of sign??

 

Without thinking much, I clicked the notification and it brought me straight to our chat room. Once I read her text, smile was the only thing I could do.

 

So, Momo was texting me because of what I did during the math class. Yes, she thanked me for that. But that wasn’t the part that makes me so happy right now. The way she text… oh my god that’s the cutest.

If she usually sounds like tough and confident person, her text—or texts, said the opposite. She looked so nervous.

She firstly texted ‘hi’ but then she sent ‘I’m sorry, I mean good evening’.  She even rambled unnecessary details about herself and where she got my Ktalk ID. The awkwardness and nervousness are quite evident there and it’s cute.

 

Since I was afraid that I might offended her and appeared to be snobbish for not replying her text, I didn’t even try to look calm or whatsoever… I just text her like the way I usually texted Jihyo. Using emoji and stuff.. I apologized and told her why it took me so long to respond her text and then I told her that she didn’t need to thank me.

After I sent the text, I thought I was going to receive the reply later or maybe tomorrow… but she immediately replied me. Wow she’s fast.

 

Although I want to talk to her more, my eyes were already heavy and I’m too tired to think. Since I’m afraid I would oversleep and left Momo’s text hanging, I told her that I’m about to go to sleep after such tiring day at practice earlier. But you know how she responded?

She used the information about rain thing that she got from Jihyo earlier in school to tease me. That’s the first time Momo ever teased me and I don’t feel mad at all. Although yeah, I gave her angry emoji.. but that doesn’t mean I’m angry.

And I could also back anyway~ So I did too. Told her that she might sleep a bit late since she already had a good sleep during math class and she replied with angry stickers. Cute.

 

It was a rather short moment but it feels nice… Maybe I could try to talk to her in school? Yeah… I’ll try that.

>><<

The next day at School

After the sudden interaction last night, I determined to finally make a move. I planned to talk to Momo once she arrived, not only just exchanging greetings like usual. I already thought about what topic I should bring up to start the conversation which is I wanted to check on her elbow and then gave her the bruise ointment. Everything is well prepared.

But once she arrived, I couldn’t do anything. Couldn’t even say hi to her nor even start conversation. Oh it’s not because I was nervous. It’s because I didn’t get the chance to even do it.

Momo came in such a panic state. Stormed from the hallway and land dramatically on Nayeon’s desk with heavy panting. The reason for that mess is because Momo forgot that chemistry homework had to be collected today and she begged Nayeon to let her copy hers. And yeah…she used the entire free time to copy Nayeon’s homework. So, now the only thing I could do is just sit and watch Momo trying to copy Nayeon’s work in hurry.

 

If we were close, I won’t ever let this happened to her. I’d make sure she never forgets her homework and even if she forgot, I’d lend her mine too. If she had trouble with some subjects, I’d love to teach her. In fact, that’s what I always imagined… study date at library or at her house… imagine hearing her plead to stop studying because she’s sleepy or she whined because she couldn’t understand. I guess I could only imag—

 

“You have a very weird taste.”

 

I immediately diverted my sight from Momo to Jihyo, who’s currently hanging out in my desk. School hasn’t start so she’s currently here to spend the time.

 

“Excuse me?”

“I’m not saying she’s bad. But I just never I thought that you wouldn’t fall for someone like her.”

“She’s cute and that’s enough.” And this time, Jihyo the one who diverted her sight form Momo to me, while giving a shocked face like she couldn’t believe what I just said

“Cute?? Her??” and I gave her a nod

“Where???”

“Uh… Everywhere?”

 

After I said that, Jihyo suddenly fixed her seat to face right towards me and seriously said,

“Listen. If you ask the entire school whether Momo is cute or not, only 1% who would agree with you. I mean If you say cute, the one who fall for that category is clearly Sana. I mean look at he—oh damn.”

 

I was confused with Jihyo’s sudden change of tone. So I decided to follow where her eyes laid on and turns out, she was looking at Sana who was concentrating on doing the same thing like Momo did. But the difference is, Sana’s face a bit sterner, while Momo being all pouty.

 

“Sana is hot.” Said Jihyo

“Didn’t you say she was cute?”

 

 Jihyo immediately swept away her dreamy gaze and when all serious again like eariler

 

“She’s a woman with lots of charms! Look, Sana could be hot. But her main thing is cuteness overload! She always smiling, full of aegyo, bubbly and cheerful, plus the way she talks is, cute. Momo? No. She’s more towards the cool and pretty side.”

“So does Momo. She could be cool and cute at the same time. Actually, she mostly cute and adorable... You just never notice it.”

“Or! You’re just too in love with her and that makes you think she’s cute.” she’s got the point there but I won’t tell her that.

“No… Just look at her now.”

 

Both of us looked towards Nayeon’s desk and looked at Momo who was frowning and pouting while she was copying Nayeon’s homework.

 

“Isn’t she cute?” After I said that, Jihyo looked back at me, shook her head and said,

“Damn. You’re down so hard, huh...”

“Shut up…” And that made Jihyo laugh.

 

“Now, now miss grumpy, wanna do something about that strong love you have?”

“I was planning to talk to her. But… That happened.”

“Well, school just about to start. You still got plenty of time.”

 

And right after Jihyo said that, the school’s bell started to ring indicates the school is about to start. Everyone started to get ready for the first period, so did Jihyo.

But things went a bit more chaotic on Nayeon’s desk. It seems like Sana and Momo were fighting on who could borrow Nayeon’s notebook which it settled by rock paper scissors that sadly won by Sana.

Momo left the scene with angry pout and stomp, completely unhappy with what just happened to her. Okay I guess this is my chance.

 

“You good, Momo-ssi?”

 

You know what? Once I asked that, she suddenly stop pouting and kinda went a bit brighter. Or was it just my imagination?

 

“Uh… Yea—No. Actually, no I’m not...I’m not good at all.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I… kinda forget that there is chemistry homework due today so I tried to copy Nayeon’s earlier. But Sana managed to borrow it since I lost rock paper scissors with her earlier… Hhh.. If only Jeongyeon was as diligent as Nayeon so Sana could borrow hers instead...”

 

Well… I think she supposed to make that kind of wish for herself instead for Jeongyeon… but I’ll keep it for myself.

 

“You can copy mine if you want.”

When I said that, her eyes opened wide, surprised with my sudden offer. Despite she was surprised her smile was lifted so big like she’s really happy to finally got another chance to finish her homework. She really bad at hiding her expression.

 

“Are you sure??” I gave her a nod and then I picked my notebook out from my bag and gave it to her

“Here.” Momo received my book and said,

“Oh my god! You’re a life safer!”

 

Of course, I couldn’t hold my laugh after seeing how dramatic she became. But it seems Momo interpreted it differently.

 

“I-it’s not that I completely forgot okay. I was planning to do it but time is running so fast and I didn’t realize th—”

“Okay, Momo-ssi. It’s fine. I didn’t laugh at you because you forget doing homework. It just, your responds kinda funny.”

“oh… O-okay… I thought you we—A-anyway! Thank you so much for this..”

“It’s fine… But I won’t guarantee that mine is better than Nayeon’s.” I said

“No, no. You’re definitely way better than her. You’re way way way smarter than her. That’s for sure!”

 

I wanted to end the conversation after that. but I remembered something important that I have to give her.

 

“Oh right, Momo-ssi. I almost forgot.” I grabbed something from my bag and then gave her right away. “I wanted to tell you about this last night.. But I was too exhausted and forgot about it. You can have this.”

Momo looked clueless with what I gave her as she said, “Uh…Thanks? But… what is this?”

“Ointment. For your bruise.”

“Bruise? I don’t think I have one?” See.. She didn’t even realize she got bruise on her.

“Have you checked your elbow?”

 

As soon as I said that, she checked both her elbow and there… bold bruise on her right elbow

 

“Oh my! When did I get th—oh… right… that time huh..” She scratched her nape, like she embarrassed at the remembrance of the incident yesterday.

“I happened to see a bit of reddish mark on your elbow yesterday and I thought it probably could turn into bruise. So I wanted to recommended you this last night. I used this ointment a lot and it works.”

“Really? Why? You fall often?”

“Not really. Mostly I got it because of football. It could be rough sometimes...”

“Oh no then you nee—”

“No, no! Don’t worry. I got plenty of that in my locker. You can keep that.” Lies. That was the last one in my stock.

“You sure? I’m not troubling you?”

I smiled at her concern and said, “no you’re not. But oh! I’m sorry.. I gave you the one I already used.”

“It’s fine! Totally fine! This is more than enough… Thanks a lot, Mina-ssi…”

“It’s nothing…”

 

I was pleased with how the conversation went. It was a bit stuttering here and her but it’s fine. I then turned around to face the front and get myself ready for the 1^st class. But suddenly, Momo called me

 

“Mina-ssi. Uh... how do I use this?”

“Just took a little bit of the ointment and spread it on the bruise.”

“Is it… hurt?” I tried my best not to smile too big upon her worried look. But I don’t think I managed to contain it..

“As long as you don’t have any scratch there, it’ll be fine. Like putting lotions.”

 

“Good morning girls.” And the sudden appearance of our homeroom teacher forced me to turn around and ended the conversation.

 

But before that, I decided to say one more thing to Momo. You know… to give her a hint that we can be a bit loose with each other.

 

“Hey Momo-ssi.” Momo who was about to write something on her book, stopped to look at me

“Be careful not to fall from your chair again, okay?” and with that, she slowly lowered her head and pouted.

“I-it won’t happen again…” she said. Or more like mumbled.

 

After that, I turned around and get ready to be called by our teacher for morning attendance check. Of course, I tried my best to hide my smile. Teasing Momo is kinda fun~

And I hope this could be the beginning of us getting closer with each other…