"I have a boyfriend."

After I said it, his face - for only a millisecond- turned into a disappointed frown, but quickly changed into a blank stare. He didn't say anything for a while, and I couldn't tell what he was thinking - his facial expression gave nothing away.

Finally, he spoke. "I am so sorry, Eun Ji, I shouldn't have done that. It was very inappropriate for a teacher to do. I didn't mean anything by it, I see you as my student and nothing more."

When I heard that last sentence come out of his mouth, a whirlwind of emotion overcame my body. I was sad, because he didn't feel the same way about me as I feel about him. I was angry, because he kissed me and it meant nothing to him - does he go around kissing all of his students? I was heartbroken, because I realized that I was the only one who felt the fireworks in that kiss. And most of all, I was confused, because even though this man had just hurt me, I still felt deep adoration towards him. I plastered a small smile on my face, praying that Mr.Wu would not be able to see everything I was feeling inside. I stood up and put all my belongings back into my backpack. "I think I should go." Mr.Wu nodded, walking me to his apartment door. I gave him a slight wave, and was about to walk out when he said my name. I turned my gave back at him, very curious to what he had to say. "Yeah?" He took a breath.

"Can what happened stay between you and me?'' I bobbed my head up and down. "Of course."

**

I woke up the next morning dreading school. Things were going to be weird in Mr.Wu's class… I found myself dreading the last period of the day for the first time this year. Usually all of my classes went by slowly, but today, they past by quickly. At lunch, I was having a normal conversation with Seo Hyeon, Sung Jong and Ho Won, like always, but this time I was trying to forget about what happened the day before. I couldn't even look at Ho Won without my brain flashing to a picture of Mr.Wu leaning in for the kiss. I felt guilty, annoyed, and regretful. The only thing that made me feel worse was the next thing Seo Hyeon said to me, in front of both Sung Jong and Ho Won.

"So how was your date with Mr.yPants?" I was about to object, but Ho Won spoke.

"What is she talking about Eun Ji?" I looked at Seo Hyeon, and shot her a dirty look. My eyes flickered back to Ho Won, who basically had steam coming out of his ears.

"It wasn't a date, Ho Won. I was just getting tutored by Mr.Wu." He wasn't satisfied with my answer.

"I heard about that guy… seems like a real prick. He better not make a move on you, even though I don't know what he would see in you."

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the kind of person my boyfriend has become. A mean, overbearing, horrible .

"Are you okay?" I nodded, and scurried to my desk. I was so sure my face was as red as a beet.

A few minutes later, everyone was sitting down, ready for the class to begin. Mr.Wu was teaching more about World War One, and I actually payed attention. It was too awkward for me to gaze at my teacher like I usually did it would only bring back all of the emotions he caused me yesterday. I still glanced over at him a few times, and when I did, I usually met his gaze that was fixated in my direction. Talk about awkward. While in the middle of a worksheet, I felt someone poke my ribcage. I looked over to see Seo Hyeon, who handed me a note.

"Hey, are you okay? I know what Ho Won said was really rude, but you have been acting strange even before he said that. I'm worried about you." I smiled to myself, so thankful to have a best friend as great as Seo Hyeon. I contemplated whether or not to tell her what happened, but I remembered that I promised Mr.Wu I wouldn't tell a soul. I scribbled back a response on the note.

"Everything is fine, just a bit tired. Thanks for asking." That was the first time I have lied to Seo Hyeon. Ever.

The bell rang, dismissing all of the students from class. "Don't forget there is a test tomorrow!", Mr.Wu told the class as we made our way out the door.

**

TWO DAYS LATER

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