Monster Academy [ EXO fanfic ]

3 : M Academy

Some of your neighbors were standing at a corner, whispering among themselves.

"Who would have thought that kid's got something," you heard one of them remark. You shook your head and gave a sigh.

Now they think I'm some kind of genius.

"Umma, I'm going," you said and kissed your mother goodbye.

"Be good Joo Ri-ya. Don't hesitate to call if you have trouble," you mother said in a cracked voice.

"Umma, don't start crying. The neighbors are watching. I'll see you soon," you said.

"We're going now Mrs. Song," the doctor bowed.

"Take good care of my Joo Ri for me," your mother told him.

"I will," he smiled.

You rolled your eyes. "Umma I can take care of myself."

You were about to get in the van when you heard someone calling you.

"JOO RI-YA~! Wait!" It was Hye Bin. She was running towards you while waving her hands frantically in the air.

"Hye Bin-ah!"

"Thank God I made it!" She panted as she stopped in front of you to catch her breath. She saw the van with large 'M ACADEMY' painted across its body. "So you did make it. How'd you do it?"

You just shrugged and gave an uneasily smile. She suddenly slapped your arm hard. "Ow!"

"You unfaithful friend! Why didn't you tell me you had plans to transfer to another school?" She yelled.

"It just happened," you reasoned.

"Well, since today is the day you're leaving, I'll forgive you. Aish! And I actually thought you were only joking. Anyway, are you allowed to use your phone there?"

"Yeah."

"Good. We can still call each other. Call me from time to time araso?"

"Araso."

"Don't skip meals when you're busy."

"Ne umma," you teased. She slapped your arm again.

"And stop being too clumsy. I won't be there to help you anymore," she added and laughed.

"I'll try," you laughed along. The two of you had been together since you were kids. You were the one who would always get into trouble while she was the mature one who always helped you out of it. Going to another school is quite a tough change for her as much as it is for you.

"Ugh! And stop being attached to that," she said, referring to Totoro.

"Hey, leave him alone. He's my first friend you know," you told her.

"Whatever," she said, rolling her eyes.

The driver gave two loud honks. Doctor Jung's head appeared from one of the van windows.

"I'm sorry to interrupt you girls. But we need to go. Please wrap it up," he smiled.

You saw Hye Bin gaping at him with her mouth hanging open. "Who was that?" she mouthed.

"The school doctor," you answered. She stared in awe at him again. "Well,, I need to go now. I'll come visit whenever I can."

"Right," she said, giving the doctor one last look before finally setting her attention back on you. "Good luck. Take good care of yourself."