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Must Come To an End.
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_____________________________________________________________ Two Years Later   “Minyoung, you’re early," exclaimed the young olive-skinned woman, as she saw the small girl walk in through the office doors in the early morning.   “I have an early class this morning and I didn’t want to be late like last time,” Min admitted with a sigh, remembering how the rest of the faculty and staff got when she was late for one of their start-of-the-semester meetings.   It was the first Monday of the new fall semester and Min had to skip blow-drying her long hair in order to make it to the university early. She was dressed as casually as she always did, not trying to impress anyone. She was satisifed with her light pink graphic t-shirt, distressed blue skinny jeans and black on white converse. And most importanlty, she was comfortable.   “Well here, before I forget you have a memo,“ The young woman began as she handed Min a mustard colored envelope. “There was a slight change in some of your teaching schedules but they still coincide well with your class schedules and work schedule.”   “Thank God,” She sighed.    Min tore open the envelope and took a look at the schedule, making sure that everything was where it needed to be. As she examined the white sheet of paper with black lettering she noted that one class had been pushed back to a later time on Fridays. Though she didn’t work or had class that day, she usually liked leaving it open to hang with her friends or family. Min nodded, acknowledging the new schedule as she slipped the piece of paper back into the envelope and into her purse.   “Yeah, well don’t overdo it... okay Min?” The young woman finally spoke again as she looked over at her with a worried expression.   Min could only smile before she gave a dramatic sigh. “Fine.”   Two years ago, when Min first came to this school she met Shayna, a young half Korean, half Hatian-American girl that had been taking dance classes with her. Though she was her senior, the two hit it off incredibly well and eventually when Min was about to get into her third year, Shayna, who had already graduated and began working in the office, asked one of the administrators to make Min a dance instructor after one of the positions became vacant. Considering that Min was one of the most talented, if not the best dancer in the school, she was immediately given the position and basically owed Shayna for it. Though Shayna would never admit to it, Min knew and she was constantly grateful for it.   “Are you passing by the class later?” Min asked as she folded her hands over the counter-top which seemed to reach just below her chest.   “I can’t. I’m heading out to an audition,” Shayna regretfully admitted as she frowned slightly, waiting for Min’s reaction.   Min laughed at her friends reaction. In Min‘s eyes, Shayna was one of the best and if she got an audition it was because she deserved it. “Seriously?”   Seeing Min‘s positive reaction, Shayna‘s attitude shifted as well as she smiled brightly and gave her an energetic, “Yep.”   “That’s exciting. Well then will you at least call and tell me all about how you nailed it?”   Shayna burst into laughter. “Of course. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't?”   Min looked at her seriously. “A crappy one.”   She nodded in agreement. “Exactly, and as far as I’m concerned, I don’t smell like .”   Min laughed at her friends response as she shook her head. “You, my darling friend are ridiculous and I’m holding you to it,“ She pointed at her before she grabbed her bag from the counter and slung it behind her back. “Talk to you later.”   “Bye!” Shayna waved as Min turned back to her once again and smiled before she walked out the office doors.   Walking out of the office, Min entered the long hallway which kind of reminded her of how a high school would normally look. It was wide and mostly all white except for the brown tack-boards and light-teal lockers that decorated the walls.   “Minnie-ah!” She heard someone call out to her in the middle of the hall when she turned to see her two friends running towards her.   “You two look crazy,” Min laughed as she looked over at the two girls who were hunching forward with their hands on their knees as they tried to catch their breaths.   “Guess what,” The older on