It has been three days since Kim So Hee realized her feelings, and the first thing she did was tell Park Nuri about it. Since Park Nuri has known Ho Su Min since middle school, she promised to help Kim So Hee with their relationship.
During these three days, Kim So Hee's mother, Seo Ji Ran, returned from her business trip.
In the meantime, Jeong Tae Ho hadn't shown up at school once.
So during the break at school, Park Nuri sat in his spot next to Kim So Hee. Ho Su Min simply turned to face them.
• He's not here again today.
Ho Su Min said.
• As you can see.
Park Nuri replied.
• Does anyone know what's going on with him?
Kim So Hee asked.
But both Ho Su Min and Park Nuri just shook their heads.
A few minutes later, the bell rang, and everyone went to their seats.
Mr. Chang entered the classroom.
• As I can see, Jeong Tae Ho didn't come today again.
Mr. Chang placed his books on the desk and started writing on the board.
• Here's the task for today. So, split into pairs, because today we're doing pair work.
Mr. Chang stepped away from the board and sat down at his desk.
"This is my chance!"
Kim So Hee thought.
She raised her hand.
• Yes, Kim So Hee?
Mr. Chang said.
• Sorry, I don't have a partner. This... I mean, Jeong Tae Ho didn't come today. Can I be paired with Ho Su Min? He's sitting alone too.
• Ah, yes. Of course.
Mr. Chang replied.
"I recognize my friend. She won't miss a single chance."
Park Nuri thought about Kim So Hee.
Meanwhile, Ho Su Min sat next to Kim So Hee, and they started working together.
They worked quietly. Suddenly, Kim So Hee dropped her pencil, and it rolled between her seat and Ho Su Min's.
When she leaned over to get it, Ho Su Min also leaned to grab the pencil. As Kim So Hee touched the pencil, she also touched Ho Su Min's hand, which was lifting the pencil.
• Here you go.
Ho Su Min handed the pencil to Kim So Hee.
• Ah, thank you.
They continued to work quietly. But Kim So Hee's thoughts were anything but calm.
"Ahhh! He picked up my pencil! I touched his hand! Now I'll never wash it again."
The lesson ended, and the break began. Kim So Hee and Park Nuri quickly left the classroom.
In the corridor.
• Park Nuri!!
Kim So Hee called out joyfully.
• What? Tell me! I'm all ears.
• When my pencil fell, not only did Ho Su Min pick it up, but I also touched his hand! Do you get it?!
"When did that happen?"
Park Nuri thought.
• How do you manage to do everything so quickly?
Park Nuri asked.
• It's just magic, not Hogwarts.
Kim So Hee said proudly.
And together, they both burst out laughing, filling the corridor.
The break ended, and class started again.
• Listen carefully!
Mr. Chang said.
• Next Friday, we will have a test.
• On what?
Lee Nami asked.
• On Korean history.
Mr. Chang replied.
• But don't worry. You'll probably fail anyway.
Someone from the class, sitting in front of Lee Nami, said.
• I could say the same about you.
She whispered back.
At the end of the day.
• Kim So Hee! Come here.
Mr. Chang called Kim So Hee.
• I'm coming.
She replied and approached.
Mr. Chang took some papers and handed them to Kim So Hee.
• Take these and give them to Jeong Tae Ho.
• Why me?
Kim So Hee asked, surprised.