A/N: That is our Song Yuqi in the media. She would be the one to represent Jihyun in this story❤
Jihyun's POV
"Here's your order ma'am," I said as I handed the cheesecake and cappuccino to the woman with a smile. Then I headed back to the counter with the empty tray in my hands.
I glanced at my wristwatch which reads 7:30 AM. That means thirty minutes before classes starts.
I looked for the manager and spotted him right beside the counter talking to one of my co-workers.
I approached him and gently patted his shoulder. "Uhh...Mr. Bae, I have to go now."
He looked at his watch and nodded. "Sure go ahead. You wouldn't want to be late for school, right??" he replied with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Bae," I said and bowed before leaving him.
"Jihyun, wait!"
I turned only to see him pull out his wallet. He took out 30,000 won and handed it to me. "Here is your allowance."
"Oh, sir, you don't have to----"
"Oh come on, it is not like I have not done this yet," he laughed and forced the money on my hand. "A hard working girl at your age deserves it."
I beamed. "Words cannot express how thankful I am to have you, Mr. Bae."
He just ruffled my hair and motioned me to go on.
Mr. Bae is my manager. He is a kind man who is very generous. He knows how my life is going on so he treats me pretty well and gives me bonus which I am really thankful of. He is also pretty approachable and friendly so it was not hard to be with him.
I grabbed my bag in the lockers and went to the restroom and changed into my school uniform. Then I exited the restroom and bid goodbye to Mr. Bae once more before leaving the café.
My school is just 5 minutes away even if I walk it. That is a good thing because I never get late. Our school is pretty strict and we always have to be on time.
As I walked down the paved sidewalk, I recalled all the lessons we had yesterday as I walk. This is what I always do because we never know if the teacher would give us a quiz. They are pretty fond of giving surprise quizess. So I need to be prepared always.
I sometimes hear from my teachers complimenting me about being smart. I guess I am just pretty much studious and have nothing else to focus on.
I finally reached the gate of our school. The guard smiled at me and I returned the favor and bowed.
I watched as the students do all the everyday things in this school as I walked in. They were all doing the usual things they do. Some are playing tricks on someone, some are riding on their skateboards which actually not allowed in our school, girls are applying more make-up on their already caked faces etc.
I feel like an outcast, really. Because though there are some nerds in school they have their own group of friends. While here I am, the only student who has no one with her but her books.
I continued to walk towards my locker.
I do not really care about them or anything about them. I let them do whatever they want though it is pretty bad. I would always pass by those bullies even though their victim calls me for help. I just do not want to get involved in fights. It might have affect my grades and I would never want that. And it is their life, their own choices.
Ever since my parents died, all that I want to do is to study for me to have a good future. I want them to be proud of me because I know that they are watching over every move I make.
If everything that I care about is studying, seventy five...maybe fifty percent? That's how much each student cares about their popularity. In our school, popularity is what matters the most for the students. Even for some of the teachers. They'd rather have fake friends just to be popular. I don't get why they are doing this...maybe it's because I just really don't care.
I opened my locker and got some books for my first class.
So in short, I am an overly studious girl who cares about no one and no one cares about. That, for me, is a perfect life.
I sighed as I closed my locker.
I just wish my parents are still with me. The only people who cares, supports and makes me happy. Now that they are gone, who else could do such thing? I am glad that I have Mr. Bae and some of my kind co-workers.
A squeal suddenly echoed throughout the whole hallway, overpowering the noises every student make. It is the cue that he arrived making me sigh.
It's him.
"It's Mr. Popular!!!"
Psh. Mr. Popular my ass...
...sorry if I said that. It just sounds really stupid for me.
I sighed and made my way through the crowd. I headed towards the library but then a tall figure blocked my way.
I slowly looked up.
And it's him.
The one and only.
Mr. Popular.
I don't even get why people call him that? He has his own name which is Park Chanyeol. Sounds much better than Mr. Popular. It sounds so stupid.
"Excuse me? You're blocking my way," he said.
I sighed and took a step to my left to let him pass through. The hallway is pretty big. Can he not see that?
Squeals are heard again making me roll my eyes and head inside the library.
I bet they would just waste the rest of their minutes on Chanyeol. If I were them, I wouldn't waste my voice, ruining it by squealing too much whenever I see that jerk.
Yes. He is a jerk.
I went towards a table and read the next lesson we would have. It is what I do to kill time. After that, I headed out of the library after glancing at the sleeping librarian. The place is so empty and quiet it is pretty boring.
I headed to my room and sat down my seat. A few moments later, the bell rang and one by one, my classmates entered the room. Then I started to heard murmurs and giggles of the girls again.
Chanyeol is one of my classmates and the rest of his friends as well. One thing I hate from Chanyeol, it is that those squeals are heard whenever he is around. I don't know... It just really annoys me.
Then our homeroom teacher came in and everyone fell silent.
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After a few subjects, it is finally recess time. Finally, my tummy has been growling all along Physics class I cannot pay attention that much. I grabbed my bag quickly went to the school's library while the rest of the students headed to the canteen of course.
I sat down on one of the tables and took my sandwich from out of my bag then took a bite off it.
Everyday, I would bring a sandwhich with me since the food they sell at the canteen and also the drinks are too expensive for me to fit in my budget. Then I will go to the library to eat it since it might just be the only quiet place here in school . The library is my favorite place in school because it is quiet and not much students visit it.
As I was reading, I started to hear silent squeals again.
He is in the library??
I frowned and rubbed my temples.
Those girls and Chanyeol a.k.a. Mr. Popular frustrates me. Can't they just lower it down a little bit?
I have to admit...I hate Chanyeol...
...isn't it obvious?
And why do I hate someone who is so rich? So handsome? So "popular"?
It's because, he would love to brag about his popularity and being the son of the principal and being so rich. He would even brag it to his friends! And the worse thing is, he loves to break girls' hearts. He loves to see them cry and beg for him to be their boyfriend again but in the end, they just wasted their precious tears.
Another is because he is the number one student who thinks that school was meant for fun, even though it isn't. It is made for studying and learning, can he not see that? School is made only for studying and learning.
I massaged my temples as I finished my sandwich. I cannot focus on reading because what is supposed to be a quiet place is now filled with murmurs.
Frustrated, I looked over to the librarian who is also talking with Chanyeol.
Just what the heck?!
I sighed and rested my cheek upon my palm.
Gosh, that guy is giving me such headache. Such headache more than History does.
I got up and headed out of the library and headed to my next class, though there are still thirty minutes until the next class starts. I just want to get out of that hell.
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Finally, school is over. But that does not mean I am going home yet. I still need to work.
I need my way to work even though I am a bit it exhausted already. It is my everyday life so I am used to it. And as I arrived, I worked, worked, worked.
Finally, my job is done and I could go home. I felt pretty exhausted but I still have to walk myself home.
Yup, walk home. I don't have any friends back at the café either to take me home, if they would wish to, so yeah, I walk myself home. They are pretty kind and all but none of them are my friends.
I took out a book from my bag and opened it. I just love to read. Not only about Science or math or history and facts. I also love to read works of famous writers and famous novels all across the world. Especially those written in English.
As I reached home, I dropped my bag on the floor and plopped down onto the very old couch.
I am a bit tired...or should I say really tired. Maybe it's just because from all that walking, studying and working.
I took a few minutes lying down on the couch for a short rest before standing up and heading to the kitchen.
I went to grab some instant noodles and head over to the stove.
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After having my dinner, I went to my shared room with my mom and dad...before they died...well now it is only mine.
I know it is sad.
I headed towards our mom and dad's used bed and sat on it.
I run my hand on the covers as it remimds me of the times my parents are still alive.
"I miss you mom and dad..." I said. "Don't worry, I'll study hard and make you guys proud of me," I added and smiled.
I laid down and wrapped the covers around me and then closed my eyes.
Tomorrow's going to be another day....I wish it won't be boring as always. But if it will be...
... I don't care.
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