Korean Story Set

my lovely classmate

Irene POV's

“Irene... Build! It's 6 o'clock!!!” Shouted my mother from in front of my room.

“Hmmmmm... Yes Mother...” I said as I got up and sat on my bed.

When I heard the sound of footsteps moving away, I went straight to the bathroom.



Today is my first day at school. Very famous Private Schools in Korea. Yep! Korea is famous for its Boyband and Girlband. I moved to this country because my father, who is a native of Korea, was transferred from an Indonesian company to Korea. Oh, yes, said my mother, many artists who studied there. But, I don't really care. Unless, if later I'm in class with that artist, then I care…

After I finished my bath, I opened my closet. HUH!!! The uniform is so good! The school must be very elite. I glanced at my alarm clock and found that I was already half seven.I hurriedly put on the uniform and went down to the dining room for breakfast. Thankfully, there was 1 hour. Indeed, my school came in at half-eight, so it was a little relaxing.

“For Dad, Mom..” My broom to my parents while kissing their cheeks.

“Again, dear..” Reply Father. My mother just smiled at me. I sat down in front of them and ate my breakfast, after our breakfast was over, I went to school with my family driver Mang Upi.

When I got to school I got out of my car and walked to my class.. I really think this school is really good. And there are a lot of artists who go to school here. Whoa…! I hope my class has an artist too!. I thought as I opened my class. I am a 2nd grade student of SMU. When the door opened I looked inside and there was a lot of people coming. I went straight to one of the empty seats. And.yes! I got it, I went to that chair. Next to the window of my favorite place. And fortunately there are already students who will later become my best friends.

“Annyeonghaseyo, does this chair already exist occupying?” I asked the student.

“Ah, not yet... but, who are you?” Reply to the student in surprise

“Emm... I'm Irene, the new student at this school”.

“Oh... Hello, I'm Kang Sunghye. Bangapdasemnida..”.

“Ne, Sunghye~ssi, Bangapdasemnida” I said while sitting next to Sunghye.

“Mian, Irene~ssi, Where are you moving from?” Sunghye asked then after a few glances at me.

“Ehmmm, I moved from Indonesia”

“Indonesia? But, why do you speak Korean so fluently?”

“Ne, My Dad is Korean, so I speak Korean” a little bit

“Oh... So” Sunghye said as she nodded her head.

“Sunghye~ssi, is there an Artist in this class? I hear a lot of artists are attending school here. Is that true?” I asked while pretending to stand to fix the seat I was sitting on.

“Ne. There's one. Namja. Lee Taemin's.”.

“Hah?! Lee Taemin Shinee you mean?” By reflex I immediately stood up straight with a face of shock.

“Ne. Why?.” Sunghye said with a surprised face.

“I idolize him very much..He is handsome, his dancing ability is also good, his voice is beautiful, Hah..He is like a white riding prince to me..” Clearly I am looking at the face of a handsome Taemin.

“And do you know I've idolized her since she first debuted. At that time he still looks very cute, but now Taemin has become handsome and cool, although he has changed my hair style still..” Suddenly something patted my shoulder slowly, even though he has changed my hair style, instantly I stopped talking, I looked at Sunghye whose face was instantly alarmed. I was confused and turned back slowly.

And,

JEREB!!!

JEGER!!!

SWING!!!

RING DING DONG!!!

BLURP BLURP!!!

The one who patted me on the shoulder was Lee Taemin. I don't know what my face looks like right now, but I'm sure it must be very red.

“Mianhamnida, I'm Lee Taemin. Were you talking about me?” Taemin asked which made me even more embarrassed.

“Ah... That, sorry if I was too presumptuous to have talked about you.” I said while looking down. I was too embarrassed to look at the face that was before him at this moment.

“It's okay. Who are you anyway? I just saw you here, are you a new student?” Hearing Taemin's friendly question, my feelings became relieved. All this time I guess I was not wrong about a Lee Taemin. Taemin is really a good and friendly person.

“Iya, I'm a transfer student from Indonesia. Irene imnida..” My answer while bowing Korean-style body.

“I'm Taemin, and my seat is here.” Taemin said with his index finger pointing towards the back of Sunghye's seat.

“Really? My seat is here. Whoa! Sunghye, why didn't you tell me?” I asked Sunghye who was looking out the window.

“Because you were too excited to tell me about your idol.” Sunghye replied casually as he raised his chin towards Taemin who was now holding back a smile.

“Ah, I'm not like that.” My Sergei with a reddened face. I covered my face with my palms and sat directly in my chair.

I saw Taemin had walked towards his seat.

It's been a long time since I first entered school when it passed, it doesn't feel like I've been living and attending school in Korea for three months. Me, Sunghye, and Taemin have been close friends. Taemin and Sunghye had been friends for a long time, long before I came. As long as I was with Taemin, I learned a little about Lee Taemin's true personality. Sunghye also often told me about the nature of Taemin.

Sometimes Taemin permits in the middle of the lesson hours for filming or anything related to his career as a member of one of the famous Boyband. And sometimes he would take me and Sunghye to lunch at the restaurant with his clothes covered, hat and mask. The first time he took us out to eat, I wondered how he would eat if his mouth was covered with a mask? As it turned out, Taemin only wore the strange costume while on the street, and when he had entered the Restaurant he removed the mask he was wearing. Fortunately Taemin recommended Restaurant Elite, and it was still near our school. Otherwise, perhaps many will be able to recognize him and the three of us will be preached here and there.

“Hey! What the hell are you thinking? I called you earlier, but you just kept quiet. I want to tell you about something” said Sunghye who was suddenly beside me. Sunghye and I have not returned home yet like the other students who came home from an hour ago. We are still here because Taemin told us to wait in class.

“Waeyo?” I asked indifferently while holding my chin.

“It's about Taemin”

Hearing Taemin's name being mentioned, my body stiffened instantly. But I try to stay calm. For the past few weeks whenever I heard Taemin's name or was near him, there was a subtle sigh in my heart. I tried to ignore that feeling and just focus on our friendship, but what power, I couldn't control the swirling.

“Why with Taemin?” I asked again while shaking. Sunghye approached me and made sure no one eavesdropped on their conversation before whispering quietly to me.

“So she called me and said that she wanted to express feelings towards a woman.”

JLB!

Hearing Taemin like women made my heart ache. Not only for personal reasons regarding my interest in Taemin, but also about why he only told this to Sunghye and not to her.

“Really? I'm having fun with that good news. Finally Taemin has someone to look after besides us. And someday his yeojaching might be able to be our best friend too.” I said while enduring the pain that was in my heart. I tried to smile happily but what came out was a bland smile.

“Irene, are you okay? Why does your face look so sad?” Sunghye asked as he touched my face slowly.

“Ah, Aniya... I'm fine.”

“Don't always say ‘I'm fine’ or ‘I'm okay’ Iren. I know you actually like Taemin no longer as your idol, but rather you already like Taemin as a man. I don't really know you yet, but three months is enough for me to know how you feel about Taemin that's starting to change.” Sunghye.

The fact that Sunghye really paid attention to me as a friend made me feel overwhelmed. I was no longer strong enough to hold my water to drip.

GREPS…

Sunghye hugged me. I finally cried in Sunghye's arms. I felt a soft rub on my back. I also heard a soft whisper that was so soothing. Inside this spacious classroom, only my sobs could be heard.

“I shouldn't hurt you like this, Irene.” A voice came from the direction of the door.

We were so swept away in this atmosphere that we did not hear that anyone other than them had been watching them since. Sunghye immediately took off his embrace and looked towards the source of the sound, while I hurriedly wiped my tears.

“Taemin?!” I was restrained when I found out who was standing in front of the classroom door. Sunghye took action to stand up and leave.

“Solve your problems. I don't want this matter to disturb our friendship.” Sunghye said before leaving the classroom.

After Sunghye, the atmosphere in this room suddenly became stiff. Not a single word came out of our mouths. After a few minutes of silence, I finally broke this silence.

“I heard you wanted to express your feelings to a woman?”

“Ya”

“Congratulations” I said with a forced smile.

“Thanks” Taemin replied briefly which I only responded with a faint nod.

“Who's the lucky girl?” Ask me again while looking out the window. There I saw a gardener sweeping the school grounds.

“You” Hearing that answer, I looked directly at Taemin who was looking at me intensely.

“Naega?”

“Ne”

“You're kidding. You must just feel sorry for me and you too.”.

“I've liked you since we first met Irene!” Cut Taemin. I'm confused now. I just stared at him.

“Yes! The woman I want to give my heart to is you, Iren. Actually I heard some of your conversations. And I'm also happy to know that you have the same feelings as me. So do you want to accept me?” Without saying anything more, I immediately ran over and hugged her very tightly. In Taemin's arms, I nodded. Taemin then returned my embrace and after a while, I let go of our embrace. I smiled at Taemin who was reciprocated with this sweet smile of the man before me. I feel very happy today and maybe even anytime.

“So you guys are now dating?” Suddenly Sunghye was already among us. Taemin and I looked at Sunghye who was smiling.

Taemin and I walked over to Sunghye and we hugged each other happily.

“Means, now there is no problem any more ‘kan?” Sunghye asked in the middle of our arms. I just stammered and then the three of us laughed together.

The Irene POV END

God, I don't know what my destiny will be, but I just want you to grant me one wish. Take care of this relationship. My current best friend and love. – Irene –

Keep this togetherness, Lord. – Lee Taemin –

Keep smiling Irene, Taemin. I just want us to be together. Until anytime. God, I just want it. – Kang Sunghye –

THE END