Dancing Between Hearts

~~*Chapter I*~~

The woman knocked on the door and a few seconds past before the three heard, "Come in, please." Principal Cha said in English. As the three walked in, they were greeted by the dignified atmosphere of the principal's office. The room was spacious and orderly, with polished wooden floors and walls adorned with traditional Korean calligraphy and artwork. A large mahogany desk dominated the center, meticulously organized with stacks of papers and a sleek computer. Behind it, a tall bookshelf filled with educational tomes and awards stretched to the ceiling, showcasing Principal Cha's dedication to academia. A set of comfortable chairs faced the desk, while a small table to the side held a delicate porcelain tea set, reflecting the blend of formality and hospitality that characterized the office, Principal Cha stood by his desk and seemed to be having a conversation with a boy who looked Eun-hana and Ha-ri's age, the boy had dark brown hair that fell casually over his forehead, complementing his tall and athletic frame. His striking grey eyes, usually cool and contemplative, now sparkled with a newfound intensity as they fixed on Eun-hana. A beautiful smile spread across his face, radiating warmth and admiration, revealing that he had just fallen in love at first sight. 

"Ah... You must be Kim Eun-hana." Principal Cha said switching to Korean, then he turned to Ha-ri. "And you must be Yu Ha-ri, your father has told me a lot about you Eun-hana, good things of course, and you too Ha-ri, even though he may not be your father he still felt responsible to tell me a little bit about you."
Ha-ri smiled as well as Eun-hana. The principal seemed to be a very nice person. Then Principal Cha turned to the boy he was talking to whose eyes were still fixated on Eun-hana. "This is my son." The principal declared, and as Eun-hana looked at him, he quickly looked away, blushing slightly, pretending not to have just been staring at her, 'Wow, she is quite pretty,' he thought to himself.
Everyone in the room stared at him, waiting for him to introduce himself, and when he realized he cleared his throat and said, "Hi, I'm Cha In-sik, Hip-Hop major, I'm a year above you two academic wise but I believe we are still in the same dance group." 
Then Principal Cha continued, "In-sik here is going to be giving you guys a private tour around the school and is going to end the tour with your dorm room, where you will freshen up before the orientation in the evening today."
"Alright, thank you so much sir." Eun-hana and Ha-ri bowed in unison. 
"Ok, shall we?" In-sik said grinning from ear to ear.
"Lead the way." Ha-ri replied.

As the three walked through the school, Eun-hana and Ha-ri's eyes widened at the sight of the gleaming hallways, with posters of past performances and trophies glittering in glass cases. The rhythmic sounds of music and dance floated through the air, creating an atmosphere charged with artistic energy. In-sik stood by their side, his dark brown hair catching the light as he gestured animatedly. "This is the main hall," he began, his grey eyes momentarily drifting to Eun-hana, who was gazing around in awe. "It's where we hold our biggest performances and events." Eun-hana nodded, her midnight eyes sparkling with excitement. "It's beautiful," she said, her voice full of wonder. In-sik's heart skipped a beat at her reaction, but he quickly composed himself, hoping she hadn't noticed his lingering gaze. Ha-ri, ever observant, nudged Eun-hana playfully. "I think she likes it," she teased, laughing softly. In-sik smiled, trying to focus on his role as their guide. "Come on, I'll show you the practice rooms next." As they walked down the hallway, he pointed out various rooms. "These are the ballet studios. Each one is equipped with state-of-the-art flooring and mirrors. Over here is the contemporary dance room, and just down there is where we practice traditional Korean dances." 

Eun-hana paused to peek into one of the rooms, her rosy lips curving into a smile. "I can't wait to start practicing here," she said, her excitement palpable. In-sik's eyes followed her every movement, captivated by her enthusiasm. Ha-ri, noticing In-sik's frequent glances, smirked knowingly but decided to keep quiet for now. "This place is amazing," she said, drawing In-sik's attention back to the tour. "How long have you been studying here, In-sik sunbae?" 
"This is my second year, but like I said I will still be in the same dance group as you." In-sik replied, leading them to a large, sunlit room at the end of the hall. "This is our main practice hall. It's where all the groups come together for joint rehearsals." The room was filled with students, some stretching, others practicing their routines. The energy was infectious.

Eun-hana stepped inside, her eyes wide with admiration. "It's incredible," she whispered, almost to herself. In-sik nodded, his smile growing as he watched her. "You'll love it here, Eun-hana. There's so much to learn and so many opportunities to grow." His gaze lingered on her for a moment too long, and Ha-ri couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Eun-hana, still oblivious, turned to In-sik with a grateful smile. "Thank you for showing us around. I already feel at home."
In-sik's heart soared at her words, and he returned her smile with one of his own, more beautiful than ever. "Anytime," he said, his voice sincere. "I'm really glad you're here."
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As they continued their tour, In-sik kept glancing at Eun-hana, his feelings growing stronger with each passing moment. Unnoticed by her, but certainly not by Ha-ri, who made a mental note to tease her friend later, In-sik's admiration was evident. For now, he was content to be in her presence, hoping that one day she might notice him in return. 

"And this is your dorm room, anything else you need?" In-sik stopped at a brown door labelled, 'Room 205', he pulled out a golden key from his pocket and gave it to Eun-hana.
"No, I think that's all for now." Ha-ri smiled at the wooden door.
"Yes, thank you so much for the tour." Eun-hana said, picking up her grey bag that sat outside the door waiting for the girls to show up. 
"Don't mention it." In-sik blushed and Eun-hana's smile widened, of course, making him blush harder and to Ha-ri's surprise, Eun-hana still remained oblivious to his interest in her.
"This girl is so blind,' Ha-ri thought 'Doesn't she realize how much he blushes at her every move. Gosh, this is so hard to watch.'
"Well, I should better get going now," In-sik said breaking the silence, at last, "I have to be at the orientation for my dad's speech to all the newcomers in the main hall. Would you...well...um...want to be escorted there?"
"Oh no, it's ok, thanks to the tour, we already know how to get there, and you have already done so much for us, thank you, again..." Eun-hana asserted.
"Ok, I'll be on my way. I hope you settle in well."
"Thanks." Eun-hana, turned to open the door.

Ha-ri turned to watch In-sik leave but instead saw him still standing there, intense love staring at Eun-hana, she smiled widely and turned back to Eun-hana who had now gotten the door open, the girls walked into the room excitedly and before In-sik turned to leave, he thought to himself 'She is magnificent.'

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