My Mate

New Girl

Morning at school.

I was already sitting in our room as my head down on my desk and my arms also slumped on it.

I felt kinda groggy and sleepy because after I woke up with that nightmare, I couldn't go back to sleep again. I wanted to but I guess, I was afraid that I would dream the same.

I'm scared to that monster's bite because every time it happened, I could feel it though it's just a dream.

That mystery girl, I'm so curious about her and I cringed when I remember that she kissed me on lips! I felt it as something in my stomach twisted.

Well, why would she kiss me? And to clear things first, I'm not a lesbian or bisexual. I'm straight. In fact, I have crush on a guy. His name is Nick. He's gentleman, kind, handsome, he's really a boyfriend material. He's perfect for me. Just thinking about him makes me giggle and blush.

And I hate it again because the girl in my dream stole my first kiss! Ughh! I wanted it to be Nick but all my hopes and expectations for my first kiss disappeared when I started dreaming about her.

I was out of my trance when someone greeted me.

"Hi, Tiffany. Good morning!" I knew that voice very well, it was my best friend Summer Choi.

I sat up and turned to her, she was smiling at me.

"Oh... You look aweful...ly great today," she said and I rolled my eyes in her playful remark.

"By the way, I brought lunch because mom cooked for me! We can share later," she squealed because of the excitement. I giggled, Summer really likes foods. So am I.

"We don't need to force ourselves to eat at the canteen's not so good foods. It's... eww," she added as she grimaced.

"And obviously, you didn't sleep well last night. Still that dream again?" I sadly nodded.

Summer knows it, I told her about that creepy nightmare.

"Maybe you need some help? Or I will just buy you a dream catcher so no more bad dreams again," she proposed.

I tittered "Maybe you should," that's all I could say.

I wasn't in the mood to talk. I looked around the classroom and the students already filled it.

Suddenly, our adviser Miss Im walked into the classroom with her bag that slung on her shoulder while she was holding a pile of papers. She put down her things on the table as she looked up to us and smiled.

All guys cheered, I mentally shook my head. Miss Im Yoona is our adviser, she's also our professor in History and Arts. We are blocked section means we need to stick until graduation. Duh, we're not in high school anymore but this University implemented that rule so I need to be patient with this kids vice versa.

Back to our adviser, Miss Im is so talented and young. She's just 22! She must be really smart to be qualified here. Seoul University is one of the most excellent and prestige schools here in South Korea. No wonder why most of my classmates admire her. She's just three or four years older than us.

"Good morning class," she said and we greeted her back.

"Anyway, before anything else. I would like you to meet someone. I mean, she's a new student here and she'll be part of this section," Miss Im announced.

Then a girl with blond hair walked into the room, I don't know but everything went in slow motion as she walked to Miss Im.

Gosh, she's stunning. She's so beautiful like a goddess, an Aphrodite. My mouth was slightly agape as I stared at her. I was hypnotized by her beauty.

Wait. Wait. Wait. Really Tiffany?

You said those words as if you're admiring that new girl? Aishh!! No biggie, I'm just complimenting her. Nothing's wrong with that! Besides, I'm saying the truth.

The new girl faced us and bowed her head.

"Okay, Taeyeon... please introduce yourself," Miss Im permitted her.

The girl nodded "Good morning everyone! My name is Kim Taeyeon, I'm 18 years old. I'm a transfer student from Jeonju. It's quite different here in Seoul, I hope y'all gonna help me to adjust here. Thank you," she politely said then she bowed her head again.

I love her voice, it's so beautiful like her. I shook my head and looked back at Taeyeon.

Breathe Tiffany, breathe!!

Oh gosh, she's looking straight at me! I froze and didn't dare to move.

"Okay Miss Kim, you can sit beside Miss Hwang Tiffany," Miss Im said. Say what??

And my heart skipped a beat. What's happening to me?

"Miss Hwang, can you raise your hand?" Miss Im requested to me.

I tried to raise it but I couldn't. s**t!

Raise your hand Tiffany! Don't embarrass yourself! I scolded myself.

Taeyeon started to walk as if she knew who I am. Weirdo. She stopped beside me and sat as she put her bag on the side of her desk.

She looked at me and I stiffened.

"Tiffany..." I turned to her and met her gaze. Her eyes looked familiar to me. "You're Tiffany, right?"

I barely nodded and she smiled.

"How d-did you know th-that I'm Tiffany?" Oh, come on. Why am I stuttering? This was really unbelievable!

Taeyeon shrugged "This is the only vacant sit and I know Tiffany is a girl right? Not a guy?" She glanced at the guy on her other side. Oh! I'm so dumb not to notice that! I wanted to slap my head.

Taeyeon silently laughed "You're so cute, Tiffany."

I could feel the heat rushed up through my face!

"I hope, we're friends now?" She asked looking at me as she's waiting for my answer.

I swallowed "S-sure," was all I could say not because I'm not in the mood but because I'm nervous by her presence.

She's not intimidating but I don't know why she has this effect on me.

Damn, Tiffany... What are you doing? Like seriously?

This is all her fault! That girl in my dreams! When it started, I know something has changed in me.

Next time, when I dream of her again. I will do my best just to see her face!

Is that possible? But it's just a dream!

I groaned internally.

I'm going to be crazy with this s**t.

*****

Who's that girl? Lalala.. ☺