Yoon Ah-rim trudged through the crowded streets of Seoul, her backpack weighed down by textbooks and notebooks. She had just finished a long day at school and was headed to her part-time job at a local café.
As she walked, Ah-rim thought about her family's struggles. Her father had lost his job, and her mother worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Ah-rim felt the weight of responsibility on her shoulders.
Lee Tae-oh stepped out of his sleek, black sedan and onto the grounds of his elite high school. He was the son of a wealthy busine Yoon Ah-rim trudged through the crowded streets of Seoul, her backpack weighed down by textbooks and notebooks. She had just finished a long day at school and was headed to her part-time job at a local café.
As she walked, Ah-rim thought about her family's struggles. Her father had lost his job, and her mother worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Ah-rim felt the weight of responsibility on her shoulders.
As he walked through the school's halls, Tae-oh was greeted by his friends and admirers. He flashed his charming smile and exchanged pleasantries, but his eyes betrayed a hint of boredom.
Ah-rim and Tae-oh collided in the school hallway, their books and papers scattering everywhere.
"Watch where you're going!" Tae-oh snapped, his eyes narrowing.
"Sorry, but you're the one who ran into me!" Ah-rim shot back, her eyes flashing.
The two glared at each other.
Ah-rim and Tae-oh sat together in the school library, surrounded by stacks of books and the quiet hum of fluorescent lights. They reluctantly exchanged phone numbers and made plans to meet up for their group project.
As they worked on their project, Ah-rim couldn't help but notice the way Tae-oh's eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled. Tae-oh, on the other hand, was struck by Ah-rim's determination and work ethic.
"I have to admit, I'm surprised," Tae-oh said, leaning back in his chair. "You're not what I expected."
"What did you expect?" Ah-rim asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I don't know... someone more... fragile, I guess," Tae-oh replied, his eyes locked on hers.
Ah-rim felt a flutter in her chest at his words, but she quickly pushed it aside. "Well, I'm not fragile," she said, her voice firm. "I'm just... determined."