— library.

@✽ chaeyoung l. heeseung notices the way her lips curve, his brow quirking up in mild confusion at her expression. surely he didn't visit that often—ignoring the fact he was planning to spend a few hours today at jade noraebang—the last time he went for a karaoke session was almost a week ago. though his assumption quickly gets shot down as his eyes subtly widen at her comment, only to feign indifference by quickly blinking, pulling a straight face. "well, i wasn't aware of that." he merely comments, before awkwardly continuing, "i guess i know now where some of my paycheck goes towards aside from rent and groceries."

the volume of her laughter breaking the tranquil silence causes his eyes to reflexively close, a hand instinctively covering his face to prevent bursting into laughter. if he followed suit even by pure accident, heeseung was sure the librarian would kick them out of the vicinity for being noisy. regaining his calm composure once more, heeseung clears his throat lightly to expel any hint of laughter out of his system. despite never having felt such sentiment towards books, he finds her answer admirable and could only nod in response. eyeing the astrology book she holds up, he tilts his head to the side in curiosity— his understanding of the topic was pretty basic at best but it didn't hurt to learn more, especially from someone who would be willing to share their understanding and perspective of it. "really? what about it is interesting? i'm not well-versed in astrology actually, but it'd be nice to know more though."

@✽ heeseung l. Chaeyoung looked at Heeseung’s body language, amused at how awkward his reactions to her were. Most people were like that though, her energy was quite unmatched since it was always so high and outward, even to most strangers. Heeseung’s comment on not even realizing that he was a regular customer made her lips tuck into so she wouldn’t laugh. “Oh, you’re definitely a regular, our system monitors how many times people come in. If the Jade Noraebang had loyalty reward card points, you’d definitely be a gold or platinum member or something, haha.”

“Attempted murder of assignments? Felt that.” she reacted immediately, laughing before covering as the librarian gave her a look. She mouthed the older woman a ‘sorry’ before looking at Heeseung again. Her eyes followed his, her head turning at her stack of books. She chuckled, realizing that the topics were all so different now that he mentioned it. Chaeyoung’s head ducked down as she laughed, as softly as she could. “Sometimes I get random bursts of wanting to learn stuff! Like, old school, without Google or Naver on my phone. Plus, I dig the book smells in here.” she informed him, nodding with a smile. She dug out the Astrology book from between the literature and penguins book, flashing him the cover. “This one is pretty cool though, even with my decent Astrology knowledge! I haven’t gotten to the penguins, but I’ll get there.”

@✽ chaeyoung l. heeseung mentally throws a party for managing to remember her name based on the amount of times he’s heard other employees call for her. although, now he’s realising that perhaps it was also a testament to how often he went to her establishment. he didn’t believe he went there frequently, but the fact chaeyoung knew his name and miraculously vice-versa, it clearly implied otherwise.

he observes her interaction with the librarian, equally amused by her playful demeanour and intrigued at how extroverted she was. before the lady could walk away, his eyes meets hers causing him to flash a little smile while he bows again as an apology. heeseung’s attention then returns back to chaeyoung and he watches her energetically introduce herself, bowing in response before he mirrors her thumbs up with his awkward one as he sends a sheepish grin at her way. “i don’t actually know how i remember myself, i didn’t even realise i was a regular customer.”

picking up on chaeyoung’s choice of wording causes him to chortle, subtly going along as he answers in a feigned sombre manner, “for attempted murder of my assignments.” despite the hint of playfulness, heeseung reverts back to a more sincere answer, reluctantly nodding, “yeah, i was here to study. while you must be here to….” he pauses mid-sentence, briefly glancing at the titles of the books surrounding her side of the table, fascinated by how every book she picked had no correlation with each other, “become the living encyclopaedia.”

@✽ heeseung l. Practically beaming in her seat as her low budget way of grabbing Heeseung’s attention work, Chaeyoung gently pushed her high stack of literature and penguin-related books to her side. She watched Heeseung bow around their area, when she realized she should be visibly bowing as well. Her barely being in the library for years had her forget how quiet they needed to be. It was, of course, a lack of talking noise at all, not a low adjusted volume. But being “quiet” for her was basically just a mid-level volume for everyone else!

Amazed that he actually remembered her name, most Jade Noraebang-goers didn’t, she lightly slammed the desk with her hand, causing the librarian to shush her and she just playfully threw the woman in her 40s a finger heart. With the librarian walking away amused, Chaeyoung immediately gave Heeseung a thumbs up of affirmation, her voice at its lowest volume so they wouldn’t get kicked out. “Yeah! That’s me! Lee Chaeyoung at your service.” she introduced herself, bowing from where she sat. “Well, I’m always at your service since you’re a regular customer, ya know! So cool that you actually know my name, most people who come over to sing just know my face, not my name!” She silently eyed him, though not in a rude way, she was just wondering why /he/ was in the library himself. “What are you in for?” she asked casually, sounding the library as a prison. “Don’t tell me you’re here to study…”

@✽ qian s. Taking a breath, she slunk down against the schools locker, picking out her school schedule she looked at the rest of the days subjects and then tomorrows. "Oh great maths is first subject tomorrow the rest , well I might not even attend... it is going to be far to hot to deal with."
Playing the with the dice in her hands she became face to face with the library, smiling happily. "Great I can study here and stuff. I might do some hobby studying."

Her hand squeezed the others , making a small smirk. "I was not expecting you here either, I come to get out of the heat , it is far too hot it makes me faint, and also I come here to study when I couldn't bother going to class, but I am sure you will manage to eat well Miss Song." She looked at the meal , biting her tongue at the sight of the small rice before picking up Qian's coffee , takes a sip and puts it down, regretting her first ever try of coffee. "No I don't like it , it tastes like hot medicine." She shrugged a little, taking a small pinch of rice, completely turns around to eat it. "Sorry, I am shy to eat infront of company , so ... its hard for you as well miss Song? I wish you could run away to a place where you get filled with company." Dong gently played with her hair tie before putting it on the table , before climbing under the table and pressed her face into Qians' legs and silently , but heavily cried. "They left when I started high school, packed up and left after my first day, I got home and they just left a note saying Bye, you aint worthy of us , you peice of crap, good luck.. .. then the reason why I am at school and haven't been expelled was because if they got rid of me the money my parents gave to the school would be taken back, it was a hell of a lot... which makes me mad, kids heard about it and made fun but I shut them up with a decent smack. Due to this , I enjoy fighting." At this rate, she had stopped crying and ended up becoming mad , so while digging nails into Qian's legs she exploded , swearing a hell of a lot only to calm down while staring at Qian's shoes "So miss Qian, I have been alone for all these years, jealous seeing parents and kids but despite that, I apologise for my disgusting outburst , let me say , really I like how you are naturally tall." She sat there and slightly blushed , refusing to come out from under the table and just gently plays with her shoe laces.

@✽ sehun o. She stopped and looked him, shaking her head at his apology , fair enough the he was there first , so she ended up standing away."oh no , I am sorry, you seem to be more interested in it than I." She looked up at him , peering just over the top of her book , right now she felt like an ant, compared to the size of the man so she puts the books down before pulling the only book out and handed it to him.

"Read alot, study, look at the pictures , beleive me mister, being an adult and looking at a kids picture book , one can be imaginative and create their own stories. Oh no please, it is merely just a hobby of mine , it can always be pushed away for other important things. And the same to you, though, I never thought anyone else would be interested in this topic. " she raised her hand and smiled softly. " mister Sehun, hello, I am Gahyeon, Lee Gahyeon .." she pulled out a small smile only to whisper. "The person that makes other people... run."

@✽ taekwoon j. Yunho watched as the males body language shifted and he realized that he misunderstood the words Yunho spoke. “Its not what you think. The favor was simply chatting with me. I don’t get many conversations that aren’t strictly about work, honestly. I’m sorry if that was misunderstanding to you.” He spoke with sincerity, only to swing his back pack over his shoulder and place his arms through the straps, meeting Taekwoon’s gaze once more but he clenched his jaw and took a chance that he normally does not take, but Taekwoon was interesting and he enjoyed the conversation they had. “Uhm. Would it be okay to ask for your phone number? Not anything weird. I promise, I figured we could chat somewhere else one day so you don’t feel uncomfortable every day that I come in here in awkwardness. Unless you’d like to just awkwardly see each other at the library?” He questioned with a nervous chuckle as he rubbed the back of his neck.

@✽ dong h. With Qian's view just in the 2nd floor halls and the field in her sight, Qian sees her certain student throwing punshes right in the middle of the grassy field, she wonders to herself why no one is breaking it up. 'Right, they just let the students do this and when parents get involved, the school tries to put it out of their hands.' She thinks to herself. If anything, at least the aggression of the students at this age get spent and then disperses in the future, well some do. Here's to hoping Dong's spent all that violent energy enough before graduation.

Her face still facing the field but it was obvious Qian's eyes were on Dong the full time but the way Dong held Qian's hand was something she didn't expect and this time, her eyes were fully on the girl. Shaking her head at the question, she puts down her chopsticks. "No forcing to eat, but as long as I finish my meal at the end of this day." She continues to eat with her free hand holding her chopsticks once more. "Right now? In my life, it feels like so. I keep myself entertained by watching people but at the end of the day when I go back home, the emptiness if felt. Even if my parents are at home, their presence never made it easier." Her thumb rubs the back of the hand which held hers first. "Did anything happen to you at home? You can tell me anything. I'm only your temporary teacher here." Her heart slightly broke knowing she may never return here in the school she somewhat had fun in at least.

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@✽ yunho j. He was unaware of Yunho's heand reaching out for a handshake, about to step away himself before he halted on his track at his word, turning around to look at the older with an incredulous look. For a second, he was out of word. " So the favour you mentioned before..... is this kind of favour?" he was unsure what to think now, should he felt flattered because the latter look like he took interest in him or should he felt insulted of how lowly his first impression had been as he stared down at the extended hand with mixed feeling before he slowly reach out to it and give him a quick handshake before retreating his hand. Either way, he trying to not dwell over it, feeling drained out of sudden. He truly enjoyed their conversation, but right now he was not sure anymore as he quickly controlled his expression, forcing a polite smile as he turned his gaze back at Yunho. "I should not hold you back any longer. I'll take my leave first." he bid him a quick farewell before he turn away, heading straight to the front counter.

@✽ taekwoon j. Seeing how Taekwoon reacted to his information only confirmed that Yunho knew he was okay to expose his job title to. A light laugh escaped his lips at the others seemingly surprised expression before picking up his coffee mug and finishing his coffee and then setting it back down. “Well…I suppose I could be lying to you? I guess you’ll never know?” He teased slightly while watching the other suddenly go off about his book reading, “At least you are open to reading a variety of genre’s. Most people tend to just stick with what they like/know and are closed off to other options. Its refreshing to find someone who is versatile” Noticing the latter beginning to pick up his belongings and step up from the chair, Yunho realized he was ending the conversation and felt a slight disappointment as he was enjoying the small talk. He nodded his head and began to reach for his backpack to place over his shoulders as he stood up also. “I suppose we are too old for slumber parties, it was really nice to socialize with you though. I honestly thought you just came over because you wanted my number for a quick hook up….which is what I get a lot more nowadays. I appreciated the casual chat. Made my day, mate.” He spoke with a sincere tone, reaching a hand out to give a proper handshake, but in the back of his mind wondering when they will meet again since he hasn’t exchanged phone numbers or anything but also didn’t want to come off as a creep either.

@✽ yunho j. His eyes widen, quite surprised at the unexpected disclosure "Oh wow... That was unexpected. But is it okay to disclosed such information to a civilian?" The new knowledge about his company today made him scanned the latter again, indeed his physique suited his profession though Taekwoon found that his temperament is quite easygoing not like some of the law enforcer he had met before, that was the reason he did not suspected that Yunho was involved in those field. "I am sorry but why would I hate you for your job?" furrowing his eyebrows with a tilt of head as he inquired, a little confused. "Hmm... Sensitive topic, it depends on people. Maybe 100 years ago, but to confer it as sensitive now in modern medicine era is a bit outdated. Anyway, I am not leaning to any genre. I just read whatever sparks my interest. It could be a bestseller, like Hunger Games or Maze Runner to name a few but if it does not spark my interest, it most probably won't make it into my reading list." he shrugged, leaning back onto his chair he picked his mug of now cold coffee to finish it when he saw Yunho take a glance at his watch, "Oh. Don't let me hold you back...." listening to his joke make him tilted his head slightly as he blinked in confusion before he let out a forced chuckles "I am not sure if we are at age to have a slumber party but... yeah. I guess see you when I see you." he slowly rose from his chair as he wanted to give him chance to pack up without disturbance.

@✽ taekwoon j. Being a little surprised and caught off guard when the latter’s voice hit a bit higher in volume only to see him catch himself and quiet down once more. A stifled laugh could be heard from Yunho as he leaned back into his chair while crossing his arms over his chest.
“Me? No, definitely not skilled enough to be a criminal profiler though I do enjoy learning and knowing how the human mind works. I am in police enforcement, swat member. Normally I don’t give that confidential information out so casually…but you seem like you wouldn’t hate me for it. So I took a risk.” It is true, Yunho is a pretty private individual as he perked a brow to Taekwoon speaking about his current reading obsession before speaking once more “Cancer huh? Thats… a touchy subject and definitely a hard pill to swallow because its a sensitive topic in general. I guess you are into history books when you aren’t reading wattpad fanfics…I have nothing against them as I dabble in them once in awhile.” Yunho nodded after his comment as he did enjoy a quick read to pass time, honestly anything that keeps his mind off work is something he gravitates towards but he also couldn’t deny the fact that Taekwoon as expected was good company. He found Taekwoon to be more of a pretty flowerboy with a somewhat dominant persona unlike Yunho who was very laidback, chill, and rough exterior. He glanced down to take a peak at the time on his Samsung watch before focusing his attention back to Taekwoon. “I hate to be this person…but I do need to head back to my place and prepare for the work day tomorrow. I’m slightly old at heart and getting in bed by 9pm is my ideal time…I suppose if you’d like to keep this conversation going. A old fashion slumber party would need to happen.” Yunho’s voice was casually monotone despite him making a lame joke, but humor was never his skill.

@✽ yunho j. "Ohh...." Taekwoon's eyes instantly lit up at the mention of criminal profilling as he leaned closer as he "You sounded!-" he immediately covered his mouth as his voice sounds louder than he intended, looking around to see if his voice have disturbed anyone but the library is a bit vacant today and the closest occupied are almost few meter away and she does not seem disturbed making Taekwoon be at ease as he leaned forward once again. "You sounded like you are familiar to the profession. Are you a criminal profiler yourself or you worked closely with them?" he asked with a controlled voice, eager to know more about a profession he found interesting. "Hmm.. The Emperor of all Maladies. It's like history book about cancer. But I had only finished not even a quarter of the book because I like to jump read. When I got bored of one, I read the other, like anything other than that book like manga, or wattpad. I still read. Just different medium."

@✽ taekwoon j. Yunho couldn’t help a small smile that formed on his lips when the other mentioned that he downplayed himself. He found it quite intriguing that the male seemed to have been trying to persuade him that he is attractive. Yunho knew he was decent looking but he didn’t put much thought into his appearance. He kept eye contact with the the individual as he spoke with such certainty until he overheard him state he enjoys reading which peaked Yunho’s interest along with the criminal profiling comment.
“You know…criminal profiling is pretty cool if you look into it. We have to be provided information before any sort of plan in my line of work. What book or books are you currently reading right now, if you don’t mind me asking.” Yunho questioned with a slight tilt of his head as he casually took a glance over Taekwoon’s face which he noticed the male had pale and soft skin that complimented his dark hair.

@✽ yunho j. "You downplayed yourself too much..." he scoffed, leaning back onto his chair. As someone who is bad at receiving compliment, Taekwoon could understand Yunho but he is just stating the truth. At a closer glance, the older look better than he thought, in addition to his looks, his style compliment his figure very well, probably making him look younger than he actually is. If Yunho pay attention to his surrounding more, he could probably sense the gawking stares from the ladies and men alike, but he did not pushed further. "To be fair, when your nature of work is like mine, you can't help but to notice people who you met more than once or twice. Like how criminal profiler analysing their suspects. Plus I am naturally observant, even when I don't mean to. If that makes you uncomfortable, I apologize. I don't have any intention to creep anyone out...." he feels like he was exposing himself though he honestly harbour no bad intention, but he felt like he have to apologize, so he did. "Fun? Hmm..." he pondered for awhile before answering. "I read." he snorted before continuing. "Boring isn't it? Despite being surrounded by books, I still read almost all the time."

@✽ taekwoon j. Yunho realized that he may have caught the other by surprise and possibly made them even more nervous to sit down but he honestly just felt like having a conversation about something other than work.
He calmly made eye contact with latter before a slight smile could be seen on his face once the individual decided to sit down.
Bringing the coffee mug to his, taking a sip before setting it back down he couldn’t help the small laugh that left his lips at the others words about seeing him come in and complimenting his appearance.
“You definitely sound more like a stalker after explaining you’ve seen me here check in and check out AND I’m attractive ? Those words are kind and appreciated but I’m not that good looking. “ Yunho stated kindly with a sheepish smile as he wasn’t used to compliments and quite frankly he has never given the time of day to anyone as often as most people. He enjoyed being alone for the most part but craved human interaction once in awhile. Glancing up from staring at his mug to meet Taekwoon’s eyes, he spoke once more. “So what does a guy like you do for fun?” He curiously asked.

@✽ yunho j. He felt even more like he was interrupting Yunho as the latter hurried to put away his thing as Taekwoon stood there, fidgeting on his feet. "You don't have to--" before he could stop the older, Yunho already cleaned the table until there's only the mug of coffee he brought earlier and now gesturing for him to the seat, to which Taekwoon have no other excuse but to sit, this man is so persuasive is all that he could think of as he took the seat opposite to him.
"if you put it that way, I sounded like a stalker." he sipped on his fresh brewed coffee, eyes silently studying the man in front of him. "But you can say that someone as attractive looking as you sure pulled attention wherever you go." soft smile curled up the corner of his lips before chuckles erupted afterward, "Now, I really do sounds like a stalker. Actually, I don't know why too. Maybe because you visited quite frequently. Also you passed by the front counter everytime you visited so I can see you every time. Well not every time, just if you accidentally visited during my shift. You can say it is a habit I picked up from working, unconsciously observing those who came in here because to be honest, we don't receive that much of visitor, I mean aside from students."

@✽ gahyeon l. “Ah-” Sehun stepped back, purely out of surprise, trying to regain his composure about the situation. He didn’t expect such a response but tried not to overthink it. He wasn’t a confrontational person. He would let himself get trampled before putting up a fight of his own. “I—I’m sorry.” He frowned, leaning away from the book before looking up to the source of the voice—a woman, probably around his age, if not younger, holding many books.

“You like to… read a lot, hm?” He grabbed the book, calming his heart down and trying to get ahold of the conversation. “It’s okay. You can have it. I didn’t know anyone else cared about this sort of thing in the town… Let alone reading about it in a book.” He held out the book and an introduction. The least he could do; he didn’t want to make this awkward situation more awkward. “I’m Sehun.”

@✽ taekwoon j. Yunho noticed that the man did act quite strange, maybe even a little unsure or uncomfortable. Seeing the other glance over the paperwork, Yunho moved to place the piles of papers back into a folder and shoving them away into his backpack mainly to clear off the table, only to finish a couple more types until he closed his laptop and place it away to. The table now cleared off except the coffee he was given. “I am not stressed but I am up for a small chat?” Yunho stated in a mellow tone as he gestured to the seat across from him.
“I didn’t know someone kept tabs on me when I visited the library..just means I have to be more sneakish unless…I’ve peaked your interest?” The question was casual as Yunho kept his gaze up at the other with a soft smile but also wondering why the other was so observant of him. Knowing when he wasn’t here and was. It did perk a curious bone in Yunho and he was never one to hide what he thinks unless he was working and needed to.

@✽ chaeyoung l. heeseung was doing relatively well, especially with how quiet the vicinity was. up until now, of course. he hears faint whisperings, but chooses not to react to it, fully believing that it wasn't for him. instead, he decises to raise the volume of his music, in hopes his failing attention span would return back to his work.

it wasn't until heeseung feels a light thud against his head and a crumpled paper ball landing near him that he begins to realise that perhaps the whispering he heard earlier were meant for him. who could it be? he doesn't really know anyone in town, and he doubts those he knew from the city was here. picking it up, he unravels the paper to see nothing on it and looks around the room to see who could've hurled the ball at him.

his gaze finally lands on a familiar face, and as he hears her call out his name, he squints lightly as he tries to remember where he's seen her. until it clicks, it's the owner from jade noraebang . . . but he doesn't remember her name exactly. what was it? heeseung grabs his things from the table he was sitting in, using the time to try and recall her name. he heads over to her way, making sure to bow to those around them as an apology on her behalf for disturbing the peaceful silence, before settling down on the chair in front of her. "hey uh....chaeyoung?" he greets her with an awkward grin on his face, his tone of voice unsure if he got her name right.

@✽ yunho j. He hold out his hand, dismissing the latter concerns. "No. I am not that offended. I am just... have the tendency to let my mouth loose." he admitted with a sheepish smile, but in a lower whispered tone, acknowledging the fact that they are both in a library as pointed out by Yunho and he as a librarian should know better than to make fuss and that is ungraceful of him. "I apologize if I sound like I am offended, I am just overdramatic." he apologized once again as he take a good look at Yunho, this time, bowing his head slightly. "Oh. My work is fine, but I don't think I should interrupt you any further. I haven't seen you for long and you look quite stressed earlier so I thought you would need some caffeine boost to help with the mood, I guess? I merely here to drop that coffee for you." he glanced around the table full of reading materials, controlling himself from reading the pages that were exposed, because it could be confidential and it is not his place to meddle. "You should get back to your work.."

@✽ taekwoon j. Yunho watched as the latter seemed to be a bit offended by his offering but he kept a calm facial expression only to confirm the offense when Taekwoon seemed to vocalize it causing a brow to raise from Yunho.
“No. But its just courtesy on my end. I apologize if that offended you.” He simply spoke his piece, also keeping an assertive demeanor but yet still friendly mannerism. “It is a pleasure to meet you Taekwoon. I have seen you around here and figured you just really like peace and quiet like I do.” He stated in somewhat of a whisper because they were in a library. He gestured over to the spot across from him with a friendly smile “Care to join? I’m sure your job will be fine..” He lingered off, as it seemed the other wished to chat for a bit.

@✽ yunho j. Needless to say he was quite taken aback by the latter's response. Not that he found it offensive, he was rather intrigued by this man in front of him and his process of thought, but Taekwoon being Taekwoon, who's smart mouth knows no restraint, have to spout remark before brain could process his thought, "Do I look like I'm here to curry favour from you?" he come to his sense as soon as he spout out those word, quickly turned around as he slapped his mouth lightly before turning back to Yunho, pretending to clear his throat before muttering a quick apologize. "Sorry. Anyway, I am Taekwoon, Jung Taekwoon. I work here. As for the coffee, it just coffee, you don't have to feel indebted." from how warm the tip of his ears he could predicted that his ears is probably red by now and that he should leave before he said something more embarrassing in front of someone he barely know. "Anyway, I should not disturb you anymore. Enjoy your coffee while it is still warm."

@✽ heeseung l. Chaeyoung decided to finally use her brain for once that whole week, getting a random burst of motivation to learn something new at the library. Something she rarely did, she had always relied on Wikipedia for all of her curiosity needs. She wanted to go old school this time, so she wrote down a list of topics she wanted to casually study: Philosophy, lost Korean literature, Astrology, and stuff about penguins, were on the list.

She sashayed into the library, her barely used library card in hand as she greeted the librarian at the counter. She gave her a little wave and sat at one of the tables. There were just a handful of people around her, mostly some students huddled over their desks, a young mother with her child and this one strangely familiar silhouette of a guy seated in front of her. His back was facing her so she couldn’t directly see his face, but being the nosy girl she was, she looked straight at the glass in front of him and could barely make out his face. It was one of her oddly loyal customer at the noraebang! She remembered him because he was always singing alone, and he also had great song choices she’d sing along too when she passed his room. Chaeyoung /also/ remembered his name, because of customer registration and the fact that he was /always/ at her business: Lee Heeseung. Since she was outside her work area and he was not a customer, this was the perfect time to befriend him.

“Hey. Hey. Hey.” she whispered loudly from behind, but no reaction. “Hey, Lee Heeseung.” it was hell trying to get someone’s attention from a distance in a silent library. Chaeyoung exhaled, rubbing her temples in frustration before deciding to go the physical route. She rummaged through her bag and pulled out her notebook, ripping out a page and crumpling it. No one was looking, and she threw the paper ball right at Heeseung’s head. “Lee Heeseung.” she loudly-whispered through her teeth, finally causing some people to look at her.

@✽ qian s. upon noticing Qian's head was nodding in approval , Dong walked out the classroom , towards the field with a slight smirk planted upon her face. It seems like , to her at least, mathematics has suddenly become interesting.

she shook her head at Qian's words upon seeing her tomorrow, perhaps she wished she could stay longer, maybe Dong could do something about it, She only shook her head once again, mentally screaming before stopping at the fields, waiting. "Oh, you said exactly at twelve, but you are late!" Dong was mad and threw the first punch, they planned on this fight a few days ago, and now that it has happened, the adrenaline was pumping through her body, her eyes almost glazed over.
Upon finishing the fight , which she was victorious in, she helped the other person up and grunted a small 'hope you learnt something today, see you again soon.' and with a small tut, she turned around and walked off.

"Finally all schedules have been completed, now to do what I do best." she headed to the library, unaware of Qian being there, breaking yet another school rule about hair having to be above collar, she managed to shake her head and wipe , grinning perhaps still due to the adrenaline. Upon hearing Qian's voice , she froze and turned to look at her, right now she looked scruffy as hell which made her pull a face of uncontentedness upon seeing her. Looking around for other students , and realising there where none, she made her way over to the teacher, and quietly held her hand. "As long as I don't have to eat? I will do that when I get back home.. miss qi? you have a lot to learn about me , so I will ask you this one question.... do you know what it is like to be alone? lonely?" right now, Dong was curious, not only that she felt comfortable around Qian enough, to show her, Dong's more.. softer and sensitive side, after all Dong was not all a bad student.

@✽ dong h. Although Qian promised herself that she will not be too attached to the students she will be temporarily teaching, she can't help but want to help whoever comes her way as she also struggled with her school life under the hands of her overbearing parents. Yes she did ace everything with ease but it costed her happiness that most students should enjoy when among their peers.
Despite her front looking stoic and uninterested with everything that happens in the classroom, her eyes are soft and gentle, she chuckles softly when the answer was given to her despite the bell has already rung. She nods in aknowledgement as it is the correct answer.

Just as Dong turns to leave, she smiles ever so slightly and replies. "Do enjoy your lunch Miss Han. I'll see you tomorrow." She then collects her own materials and heads to the halls near the library to enjoy her lunch which over looks the fields, she leans againt one of the pillars to the right and her food on the space available which makes her occupy half of it.
Not many students loundge around the library at lunch for they either spend it at the cafeteria down stairs, the library or their own classrooms. Even as the years have passed, the way things are at this school is still the same. It's like the habits of students get passed down the younger students. She chuckles in thought.

A teacher has approached her to talk about taking over the detention class for a few days or weeks. Qian agrees to take it as she isn't usually in a hurry to go home and the extra hours added up will be a nice treat to get herself some sweets in the cafeteria. They both bow in respect and as she raises her gaze, she notices a student who she knows very well. "Oh, Miss Han. Care to join me for lunch?"




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@✽ taekwoon j. Yunho had been stressed out at work as it is towards the end of the month and their company reviews were due by the last day of the month. He kept typing away at his own leisure, not paying mind to anyone that walked by or sat near him.
His eyes glued to his work laptop, scrolling through documentations and government files, a small click of his tongue when he would make a mistake and immediately correct it.
Unaware of the coffee mug that was suddenly placed next to him until he heard a slight tap on the table, causing him to look up from being zoned into his activity coming face to face with another male who looked younger than him but nowadays you couldn’t assume peoples ages.
His eyes flickered from the mug then to the others orbs before reaching up and removing one earbud, his words came out friendly but assertive “For me? Thank you. You definitely did not have to. How would you like to be repaid?” Yunho was a man of realistic views and knew that kindness typically came priceless but he still felt obligated to return the favor. “Oh my bad. I’m Jung Yunho, but Yunho is fine.” He felt weird not knowing the others name but figured he worked here, as he vaguely remembers seeing him around the library often.

@✽ yunho j. When he first fall asleep it was early afternoon, but he was unsure of the time it is right now as he woke up to his colleague shaking him awake gently albeit his grumpy grunt as his sleep was disturbed. He had been feeling a little out of colour since he woke up this morning, could be a nasty cold or seasonal flu, but because he is unsure he decided to still be present at work until he really come down with something. It took him awhile to fully come to his sense, burying his face into his hands as he muffled a thank you to his colleague for waking him up before slowly raised from his napping spot, still a little lightheaded but decided that he could not sleep anymore or he would be reprimanded by his senior for sleeping on duty. He was making a beeline to the shared pantry when he saw a glimpse of someone he had not seen for quite some time, taking a step back to make sure that he saw the same person that he remembered. He does not know the latter's name or who he is but the said man was one of their frequent visitor, every week at least once he would be coming into the library always with his laptop or sometimes books and he would sink in his own world, until the closing announcement were made and he would packed up and leave. He exited the pantry with two mugs of freshly brewed coffee in his hands as he made a beeline to that man, placing one mug on the table but the man does not seem to be aware of his existence so he knocked on the table, keeping his voice low as he muttered softly, "Hey, long time no see. That coffee is for you.."

@✽ qian s. She watched, her face turned to disgust, hearing the word detention in front of the other students made her groan, yet made her more angry, so perhaps staying back for the students safety was a good idea, puffing out her cheeks she looked out the window, deep in thought about the weeks long detention, surely there was someway she could get out of it, but how. she did , however think, that this miss Song had some nerve, asking her to go to detention, when she never went for the other teachers.

Hearing the bell go , usually she was the first one out of the classroom, but some reason she ended up sitting up and watches Qian in curiosity, only when the last student had left, Dong got up from her seat, walked over and whispered , somewhat timidly to the teacher. "t...twenty five percent miss Song?" looking around , she lugged her backpack onto her back and walked out the classroom, wondering why her cheeks where turning slightly red, surely to god she wasn't crushing on her damn teacher? she only met her for a mere 5 minutes.
Shaking her head she headed down to the cafeteria, swearing to herself in both English and Chinese.

(sorry its late of a reply and not good, I swear im trying to be as lengthy as possible >~< )

@✽ dong h. It's Song. Song Qian. /she said without even moving her eyes from the board and as you pointed out why you didn't attend classes, she spared a glance at you at the corner of her eye and then nods in understanding. I see. Well according to your class record, you have a week of detention with the same teacher who filed for their maternity leave, yes? Please bring a notebook, pen and calculator with you after class. There's a lot to catch up and it's a good way to spend your detention too.

Qian continues to write the rest of the topics in which it is probabilities. With 2 minutes to spare, she took a seat in deep thought on how to relate the topics to a very interesting student she has, sparing a chuckle as she has the rest of the cards of the deck that Dong now owns.

Qian knew the type of student Dong was based on their brief meeting, at least that's what she thinks. Regardless, she's only a substitute teacher and there's not much she can do with the personalities the students have - what more with the seniors? All she could do on her end is to make the topic more interesting and what more to do it than open the topic of gambling.

/she stands to walk in front of her desk. In a poker game between two peope, flop is two Ace cards. I have A king and queen. What are the chances my opponent has the other two aces?

[[ i do not remember this too much so we're free to skip like to the detention if you want >< ]]