Once Upon A Spring

CHAPTER 19

*Yoo Jeong's POV*

It is already another day that I will wear this Seong's dress.

For sure, this month will be the busiest for us. We need to focus on our thesis.

When I came out of the door, Chang Hyun and Jong Hyun suddenly greeted me.

"What are you doing here?" I shockingly asked. It would be better if only Jong Hyun were here, but why is Chang Hyun here? ‘’I mean you! Chang Hyun! What are you doing here?'' I pointed my finger at him at the same time.

The question just seemed no matter to him. This guy just laughed at me, ''Of course, we're here to accompany you. We are just going to the same school, right? Then I also want to walk along the way.''

I approached him and whispered, ''That's not my point!''

I secretly pinched his arm, and he quickly responded, ''Ouch!''

''You know… we just finished our scandal, and you are suddenly doing this. Even though the issue with Sampoong is not over, there is still an issue between you and Hyeon Sil. What will our neighbors say that I have a connection with you, then?'' I replied in a whisper.

''That's not my point either. I'm not here to show off. What do they care if I'm here to accompany you to school? We are from the same school and confirmed that we are just friends, right? Lastly, I’m wearing a mask so one can easily notice me,'' he explained with a smile.

His arrogance is really irritating. He is so chill at this moment while I was being problematic here.

I am problematic with being in trouble again.

I have no choice but to go to school with them.

It’s getting too hot in Seong's long dress. I also noticed the outfits of the two. I noticed they were still wearing a typical long sleeves polo shirt. There is still a white T-shirt inside.

''Aren't you feel hot?'' I asked while opening the button on the top of my dress.

''It's not that too hot, I guess. If you compare summer temperatures in other countries, it's warmer on them,'' Jong Hyun replied.

''Even so, why don't you change what you're going to wear? The one that isn't long and tight?'' Chang Hyun asked.

''I want to but---''

''But?'' He asked curiously.

''What if other people will judge me?'' I also curiously asked.

''Maybe not. Why? What are you planning to wear?'' Jong Hyun asked.

''If that's the case, then starting tomorrow, I will wear something different!'' I said while walking around in fun, and I didn't realize I was already in the middle of the road.

Suddenly, I was almost hit again by a speeding car.

''Yoo Jeong!'' Jong Hyun shouted. "Are you all right?"

I avoided it, but I'm curious why is he rascally driving?

I peeked out the car window, and the driver opened it, "Are you okay, Yoo Jeong?"

''Mr. Son?'' I asked.

''Yes, it is me,’’ he replied with a smile. ‘’Jong Hyun?''

''Go... Good day, Mr. Son! Nice to meet you!'' Jong Hyun said.

''Good to see you. Do you live here?'' He asked.

''Yes. We started to live here like almost a couple of months ago!'' I answered confidently.

''It's good that I saw both of you here. I want to ask if you saw Chang Hyun around here.''

''He is he---,'' Jong Hyun once covered my mouth and pulled me behind his back with force.

It is very hurtful! Why is he doing this?

''We don't know either, Mr. Son,'' he lied.

''Is that so? Why did you cover Yoo Jeong's mouth? It looks like she still has something to say,'' Mr. Son asked curiously.

''Her breath stinks. It's embarrassing for you as a well-known great and luxury person to have such a person like her to talk to you,'' he answered jokingly.

''Is that true, Miss Seong?'' Mr. Son asked me curiously.

It looks like these two guys are hiding something from me. I'm curious, but what If I will lie too? Will they tell me the truth?

''Yes, that's true!'' I answered immediately. ''I forgot to brush my teeth,'' I replied while pretending to smell my mouth.

''Is that so? All right, if you see him, tell me! If you can also meet and talk to him at school. Thank you!'' He said as he closed the car window pane.

Jong Hyun immediately took a deep breath.

"What's up?" I asked at the same time. ''Are you hiding something I don't know?''

I also suddenly realized that Chang Hyun was gone.

"Bro, you can go out now!" Jong Hyun shouted. It looks like Jong Hyun was waiting for the car to be out of our sight.

Chang Hyun came closer and patted my head. ''Thank you, Yoo Jeong!'' he said while catching his breath.

They immediately walked away, and I did not stop them from asking.

''Actually, I ran away from them because they are against Hyeon Sil and our relationship. He said I must leave the house immediately, then I just followed him,'' Chang Hyun explained.

I was shocked by what he revealed. How many days has he been there? Where does he live now? Or where does he temporarily live? Is it close to us? So he went with us with Jong Hyun?

''So, where do you live?'' I asked.

''At Jong Hyun’s house. I went there already more than a week ago,'' he said while smiling.

''WAIT! Why do I not know about it?'' I asked.

"Because you didn't ask?" Jong Hyun said sarcastically.

I hit him with a book and sling bag.

''Even though I'm not asking, I have the rights too! I'm your friend, isn't I?'' I asked.

''All right, from now on, we will inform you. You almost dropped him a while ago,'' Jong Hyun replied jokingly.

"Wait ... Since we're close to school, maybe your Dad is waiting there at the entrance of your gate?" I asked anxiously.

"Chang Hyun and I have a secret plan there," Jong Hyun said with a smile.

''What are you doing?'' I asked.

''We'll help Chang Hyun climb here,'' smiling Jong Hyun said.

We are now in the back of the school.

This wall is so high that it really takes effort to climb.

''So, what's your plan? I'm not allowed to carry you because I'm a woman?''

I am now at the top of the wall. I will pull Chang Hyun so that he can climb here.

''Then what are you going to do? Will you jump?'' I asked.

"I'll take care of it!" He replied as he tried to climb on Jong Hyun's shoulder.

''Bro, faster, please!'' Jong Hyun said while holding back his pain. The redness on his face was noticeable.

How did I get up here?

Of course, the two tall men piled on top of each other. Then I was positioned at the top to lift Chang Hyun just in case.

''Yoo Jeong, this is it! Pull me, quick!'' Chang Hyun said while stretching his arm.

My arms are also stretched down. Because he was so heavy, I was also having a hard time and could feel the redness on my face.

''Your weight is so heavy. What are you eating?'' I say as I pull him up.

''Are you a Taekwondo player? All right, pull me. Arm strengthening, that's it,'' Chang Hyun said.

''Stupid, that's not my point!'' Because I was annoyed that I forced him to climb this wall when I answered him.

I almost ran out of energy because of the bullshit they were doing.

"Why don't you just wear a jacket and mask?" I shouted.

''The guard will still check your ID and face! If daddy is indeed guarding the guard's place, he will recognize me!'' Chang Hyun added.

''You did a great job! Yoo Jeong and Jong Hyun, thank you!'' He said while patting us.

And because Chang Hyun tries to reach Jong Hyun's hand, he almost falls again.

That causes our sudden short panic...

''Can you go down now?'' I said while gasping for breath.

''Thanks again!'' He said while giving a flying kiss.

Even during this time, he was still a hindrance to me.

Since class time was near, we had to run.

We were surprised at what we saw.

Indeed, Chang Hyun’s Dad is already there. He was standing beside the guard.

Jong Hyun and I have no choice but to go straight to the entrance!

The guard checked on us and asked about it.

''Why are you so sweaty?''

We met the gaze of Mr. Son.

''That's because of the heat of the sun. It's so hot!'' Jong Hyun excused while laughing a bit.

"We are also already late. Because I went back home to brush my teeth," saying this with full of shame in my mind.

Mr. Son and I met again, and he immediately moved his eyes to the front where the students were entering.

I couldn't help but be nervous because he seemed to know what was happening because of his sharp gaze.

I don't know, but I feel uncomfortable whenever I see him.

His aura seems mysterious.

Do I need to know him more since he is my grandfather?

When we entered our designated classrooms, I went out again to buy drinks.

So, it is Jong Hyun again.

"We're almost caught up again," Jong Hyun said breathlessly.

''Next time, let's be careful,'' I warned Jong Hyun.

''Why?''

''I also do not know. I strongly feel that he knows we know where Chang Hyun is,'' I added.

Jong Hyun tapped me twice on the shoulder and left me without a word.

It looks like we have the same concern.

After class, we grouped for our thesis.

I can see that Jong Hyun and Chang Hyun are also at separate tables.

Also, Hyeon Sil is at the other table.

I want to talk to them, but I must finish the thesis before everything else.

We didn't go home at the same time, and I went home at night.

It was exactly dinner time when I entered our house, and there was already food.

I was also starving, and ahjumma greeted me.

It looks obvious that I'm tired.

It’s because of the bullshit of my friends.

''How are you? You look so tired? '' Ahjumma asked.

''We just started our major requirements,'' I explained.

I will wear something different today.

I just wore a simple shirt and jeans.

I also wore a thin short, sleeves polo shirt.

Open button.

Then I just wore boots and the shirt fit me quite well.

Although this fashion is not compatible with this era, The important thing is that I wear what I want.

I looked in the mirror with satisfaction.

I also wore a cap, and my bag was a haversack.

I peeked at where ahjumma was and felt so nervous that she could see me wearing it. I strolled to go outside, and I just turned around and suddenly saw her.

She crossed her arm and asked, ''What kind of dress is that? Why are you wearing that? Are you going somewhere? Aren't you going to school? Will you date your friends? Or will you take a walk? Your fashion is so off. Why is it like that?''

With so many questions she asked, I didn't know what to answer first.

''I'm still going to school. It's hot now, so I'm wearing this. Don't worry. I'll only wear it once,'' I excused myself.

"Change that. You really have bad taste," Ahjumma ordered.

''Ahju... I mean, mother, it's not bad to wear this. It's hot. When winter comes again, I will dress again.''

''You looked like a man.''

With that, I know there’s something wrong.

Wearing this is not just for men.

''I am also human. I have a choice of what to wear,'' I replied.

''Even if you look like a man? Will you still wear it? You weren't like the Yoo Jeong when we raised you!'' Ahjumma replied thoughtfully.

I just ignored her after a few minutes of preaching I received from her.

Then I immediately left the house.

I was leaving home in a bad mood.

I don't think she's that judgmental.

After all, what can I expect from these people from their generations? What else can I expect at this time?

People are not yet aware of the true feelings of their fellow human beings.

They don’t know much yet, or their minds are still not very open about it.

Because of my deep thoughts, I realized I was with the two men again.

''Are you here?'' I asked and wrapped my arm around myself.

"Is that what you're wearing?" Jong Hyun asked. "Why are you wearing that?"

I was even more embarrassed.

I think it is also a big deal for them.

''Don't cover up what you're wearing right now,'' Chang Hyun said as he removed my arm.

''Yes. You choose that. You should be proud of the clothes you choose to wear,'' Jong Hyun added.

''Why did you ask earlier?''

''Nothing. We were just surprised. It's the first time we've seen you wear that,'' Jong Hyun sighed.

''It is alright. That's not a big deal for us,'' Chang Hyun added.

''Thank you,'' I replied shyly.

''What is that gratitude for? There's nothing to be thankful for,'' Jong Hyun replied proudly.

I just smiled. Honestly, I'm grateful because they appreciate my fashion sense.

They didn’t question it too much. It’s funny that there are still these kinds of people who will still accept you.

The type of friend or person that will not judge me.

When we glanced at the school, we were surprised by what we saw.

Many black cars were parked outside the school.

Chang Hyun and I immediately stopped walking.

''The cars are familiar,'' he said softly.

''What do you mean?'' I asked.

Chang Hyun pointed his finger around the school.

We saw a lot of black personnel surrounding the school.

Is that why Chang Hyun is stopping us because...

Are these his Dad's personnel?