Yongsun remembered everything and she was feeling utterly ashamed.

Fearing that the blonde might spread the gossip or that Moonbyul would in public, the older one avoided bumping into the skinny girl for a whole week.

Nonetheless, the 22-year-old didn't say a word when they finally saw each other.

As a matter of fact, the professor's assistant noticed that her roommate was uncommonly quiet and reserved.

A couple of days passed and Yongsun asked Chorong if she noticed Moonbyul's change of behavior and the brunette's best friend agreed that the new girl was too silent and distant from the other students.

Wheein and Hwasa heard their talk and commented that they tried to reach out and failed miserably.

Yongsun didn't know why she cared. Yet, her heart was feeling heavy after confirming that something was off.

The transferred student missed several classes, which was uncommon even for someone so carefree as her.

The dark-haired one had an inner battle for hours. Until she gave in and got back to the dorm early that evening.

The handsome girl was in her bed, in the fetal position and Yongsun was totally taken aback by that view.

______ Hey, are you okay?______ She asked after a couple of minutes.

______ I'm great. Can't you see?______ The blonde responded with sarcasm.

______ Being an to someone who is showing sympathy won't help you at all._____ The brunette tried to hold her anger.

______ Did I ask for help? I don't think so.

 ______ Listen, ! You've missed several classes. You are getting behind. There are people who can't have the privilege to be at the University. Don't you see how shallow you are?   ______ Yongsun greeted her teeth.

The skinny girl stood up and walked toward the window.

_______ I don't care. And this is none of your business.

_______ What do you care about then?  Why don't you go away if that's the case?______ The older one was ready to fight.

Moonbyul watched some strangers walking back to their dorms in silence and sighed loudly.

The taller girl continued facing the window when she spoke:

______ My grandpa always said he saw great potential in me. And that I should invest in my education. I wanted to make him proud. He has cancer. Stage 4. He didn't tell anyone. Now he is very bad. How do you expect me to care about this place?

Surprised by that demonstration of fragility and the sudden confession, the professor's assistant needed a moment to find the right words.

_____ I'm sorry