1 Chapter 1
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2018.15.05
I was just a freshman at that time. I kept wondering how am I going to be an independent woman who doesn't need a man in her life. I was walking alone, wandering around the campus of SNU to find my dorm department.
I couldn't help but wonder again how am I going to achieve everything on my bucket list within my freshman year. I kept wondering how my life would turn into if I achieved all of them in my freshman year.
I found my dorm department, the international student's dorm department. I wasn't a Korean citizen. I was an ordinary girl who has a huge dream waiting to be a flop. I walked into the department without anyone company me because I was here all alone by myself.
I was quite confused with the environment of the department as it was more friendly and cosy than the Korean students' dorm department. I was looking for someone to help me get into my dorm. I had my dorm number and card but I didn't know how to get there.
I wasn't sure whether I should go and get the professor or stay here confusing. As I went a bit deep in the dorm, I found 2 guys talking. I had mastered level 6 of TOPIK and 8.5 in IELTS but, talking to others sounds like a night more. I was an introvert. I didn't know how to interact with others besides my friends.
I was about to walk up to them when someone tapped my shoulder.
" Hi, are you the freshman from ( Y/C/N )? " A girl asked me. I turned around to see who asked me. She was tall with blonde hair. I smiled in nervousness and shook her hand.
" Yes, I am. And you are? " I replied.
" Oh! I'm Christine. I'm a junior here. " She responded with a glowing smile. She must be everyone's friend in this dorm.
" I'm ( Y/N ). I'm majoring in business administration. " I said. She took my luggage off my hands.
" I'll help you get into your dorm. Can you give me the number? " She asked. She was so friendly. I handed the number and looked at that 2 guys talking.
" Don't mind them. They have been arguing since this morning. " She said. I turned back to her.
" Who are they? They don't seem like foreigners. " I asked. She put her hands on my shoulder and turned me to face them.
" Well, they aren't foreigners. They are Korean. That guy with a black jacket is Taehyun. He is the person who going to take care of us as Korean and help us around. " She said.
" So, who is another guy? " I asked.
" That's his friend, Heesung who got the position as Taehyun's assistant without his concern. Heesung didn't apply for the position but Taehyun did. It's a mess. Let's go to your dorm. " She said and we turned around to went to the elevator. I couldn't help looking at them in a glance as they were arguing.
( After a while )
" Are you sure this is your dorm indeed? " Christine asked me. The dorm wasn't in a good condition. There was mould on the ceiling and low-quality beds. There were 2 beds in that dorm. I was quite surprised about it. I thought that my dorm would be like others.
" The number and card were indeed this dorms. " I said in nervous.
" This dorm must be too old. " She said. I placed my luggage on my bed and took out my phone.
" I'm calling the professor. " I said.
" You should. A rental apartment that is 30 years old still better than this. " She said. I phoned the professor.
« Hello? This is professor Kim speaking. » the professor answered.
" Hi, this is ( Y/N ), freshman. " I said.
« You already here? Where are you? Are you still in the airport? » he asked.
" No, I'm not. I'm actually in the dormitory. " I replied.
« Oh my goodness, you should phone me before you went to the dorm. I can introduce you to Taehyun.» He said.
" It's okay. He is arguing with someone. But, why does my dorm look older than others? Mouldy on the ceiling? " I asked then I put on speaker for Christine to hear it too.
« Well, that dorm was like no one lives there because of enough rooms for others. This year was quite surprised that a lot freshman got in and the rooms are almost full. You are the last person ever without a roommate of your gender. It's an exception for you to share a room with a male. We have never done this before. This room is already in the bad condition. You and your roommate can do anything you want in that dorm but don't break the ceiling. You can paint, put up, fix, whatever you could think of. Just don't break the wall and ceiling. You'd not have to pay fees when you leave the dorm. That's a benefit of it. » He responded. I was quite upsetting about it but, no fees and do whatever I want? It was quite a deal.
" My roommate is a male? " I asked.
« No one tells you? You are going to share this dorm with Heesung. Taehyun's assistant. I believe that he might move in today. » The professor said. I was jaw dropped after hearing this.
« Well, you knew what you are going to know. So, goodbye and welcome to SNU. » Professor Kim said and hang up. I was still in shock and so do Christine.
" You are sharing the room with a guy? " She asked. I looked at her.
" I just knew a second ago! " I responded.
* Knock × 2 *
" Please come in. " I said.
The door opened with 2 guys entered the room. It was Heesung and Taehyun. Heesung was quite moody. Taehyun turned to us as we were sitting on my bed.
" You must be ( Y/N ). " Taehyun said. I smiled.
" Yes, I am. " I replied.
" I'm Taehyun. This is Heesung. He is going to be your roommate. " Taehyun introduced himself and his friend. Christine looked at Taehyun.
" I don't recall when you were friendly forward others. " Christine said. They must be close. Heesung didn't say a word and laid down on the bed.
" Well, excuse him. " Taehyun said.
" It's okay. " I responded.
" Christine, you don't want me to tell Auntie Kang for your dirty dishes in the sink this morning. do you? " Taehyun said. He sounded like threatened her.
" If you dare tell her, I'll tell the professor that you cheated on your year 2 exam. " Christine said. Taehyun threw his keychain on her.
" You witch. " Taehyun said. They were like Tom and Jerry. Taehyun turned to me.
" Well, this room might be unpleasant but you get to decor it without paying fees when you move out. It's a deal. " Taehyun said forward me.
" It's quite a deal. " I said and I glanced over the room.
" Don't mind him. He was like this most of the time. Learn to ignore his existence. " Taehyun continued. I goggle.
" I don't mind at all. Can you guys help me go to Costco and get things to decor this room? I don't know how to get there. " I said. Christine turned to me.
" How much do you have? " She asked. I looked at my phone.
" Around 500K. I worked for the past 4 years of high school with 6 different jobs. Don't mind me. " I said. Christine and Taehyun jaw dropped.
" You are a workaholic. You are better than me. I still using my parents' money. " Taehyun said.
" I learned to be independent at a young age. Can we go? " I said.
" I didn't mind. Let's go. " Christine said and we stood up.
" Taehyun, you come? " I asked. He holds my arm.
" If you pay. " He said. I laughed. Christine hit his head.
" This parasite! " She said. We went to Costco without Heesung. He was moody. I bet he was still mad at Taehyun applied him without his concern.
( At evening. )
" Alright, Christine! Thank you for helping me. " I said to Christine before she left.
" You are always welcome!. " She said and left. I bought a bunch of stuff from wallpapers to kitchen sets. There were some more will deliver 3 days from now. I was quite exhausted from walking around Costco with those 2. I was glad to get to know them. I put them on the floor and am about to put up the wallpaper on the wall.
* Cracked *
The sound of the bathroom door opened. Heesung walked out of the shower with the towel cover his half down. I glanced at him and turned to the other's side.
" You jerk! Wear the bathrobe next time!! " I said with my eyes looking at another way.
" Don't act like you never see your father half naked before. " He said and laughed.
" That's different! He is a middle-aged man! You are a young adult! " I said. He laughed.
" You can turn around now. " He said. I turned to see him in his T-shirt.
" You better wear a bathrobe next time. What if it wasn't me who saw you half-naked. You should wear it not to freak others. " I said. He shook his head and sat down in front of me.
" Then, let them deal with it. You acted like you never see a half-naked man before. " He said and looked at the wallpaper.
" This colour isn't too bad. " He said.
" I think grey suits us better. I chose it. " I said.
" You have such a taste. " He said. I gave him a snack.
" Have it. I have to greet you probably. Welcome, roommate. " I said.
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To be continued...
