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@❀┊jiang wonbin ᵒ ³⁰¹²²⁴ It was during one of the days when the academy was on holidays when she got a text from one of her few friends. It was from Wonbin asking her if she like to help him with baking. The alpha let out of her rare smiles as she texted back with an of course. She had always loved watching the other in the kitchen after all.

She changed out of her pajama into a pair of blue jeans and a plain yellow top slipping on her white tennis shoes before heading to the kitchen to meet up with him. It was funny since the first time they meet when he was handing out cookies. She never thought that one encounter would lead into a beautiful friendship.

“The guinea pig is here~” Yeojin playfully said as she arrived with grinned. Wonbin being special few that she’s like this with since she’s always have a hard time trusting people due to her past. “What are you working on today?” She asked looking around hoping to spot even a hint of what’s to come.

@☘︎┊nie baekhyun ᵒ Xiao turned her head towards the newcomer who snapped her out of her sobbing. “Is that really the first thing you think happen?” She asked her voice shaky as she tried to figured out what is going on. “I lost my sense of taste no idea how or why.” She said nearly about to go on a rant. “I have all the students and staff to excepting three full meals today like always. I can’t feed them if I don’t know what I’m giving to them.” She throws her and up in the air.

The omega grinned as she got up from the floor an idea popping up in her mind. “Are you busy right now? You can cook, correct? How do you feel about taking over or at the very least being a taste-tester. I’m not letting you do it for free I’ll pay you or owe you later down the line.” She said as she hates asking for help without giving any return.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ Soohyuk couldn’t help but chuckle as he watched her antics, leaning back against the vending machine with his arms loosely crossed over his chest. “You’re right. I don’t always beef with vending machines.” he quipped, his tone light. “I’ve got plenty of other rivals such as stubborn students, overly complicated paperwork… now, apparently, brat students like you.”

When she about scaring birds off, his grin widened. “Hey, I’ve got a gentle side, you know. The birds would stick around and probably start a fan club.” he said with mock confidence, his brow quirking as he watched her carefully punch in her snack choice. Her comment about flexibility earned a soft laugh, and he leaned slightly closer, his voice dropping to a playful murmur. “Mental flexibility is just the beginning. But don’t worry, I’ll keep up but I might get carried away though...”

He watched her lean in with a smirk that softened just slightly as she whispered back in his ear, his gaze sharpening with amusement as he leaned back. “Secrets and snacks aren’t meant to be shared with just anyone, you know.” he replied, his voice equally low. “But if it’s trouble you’re looking for, you might just find it.”

As she straightened, popping a piece of mochi into like she had just won some grand prize, Soohyuk couldn’t help but shake his head, his expression a mix of amusement and exasperation. “You’ve got a lot of nerve, I’ll give you that.” he said, his tone laced with mock disapproval. “But brat students?” He let the words hang for a moment, a slow grin spreading across his face as he pushed off the vending machine and took a step forward “Brat students are my business.” he added, his voice light but with a teasing edge and before she could reply, he plucked the remaining piece of her mochi from the pack in her hand with a swift motion, a playful glint in his eyes.

Popping it into his mouth, he his heel, glancing back over his shoulder as he walked off “You’re officially on my radar now, Miss.” With that, he gave her a small, casual salute, his grin unwavering as he walked away, leaving her with the playful challenge lingering in the air.

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@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ "Sure, Sir. I guess you don't always get to beef with the vending machine," Hinata said, rolling her eyes slightly before turning her attention to the vending machine. Her brown doe eyes scanned the selection with a soft hum, clearly on the hunt for something sweet.

"Outstare a birdie huh?" she mused, her lips curving into a small grin. "Not sure about that, though. You might scare them off before you even get the chance," she added with a soft chuckle. Slipping her money into the machine, she glanced over her shoulder at him, one brow arched in playful amusement. "Don't flatter yourself too much, Mister. I just happen to have an eye for details. But sure, I could teach you a pose or two. Just don't blame me if you can't keep up. Flexibility's more than just mental, you know." she teased, her tone light yet mischievous, clearly enjoying the easy rhythm of their banter.

Punching in the code for her choice— a pack of strawberry mochi— she smirked to herself as the snack clattered into the tray below. But before she could grab it, the taller male leaned in closer, his voice dipping conspiratorially, catching her off guard for a brief moment.

Hinata recovered quickly, not one to back down. She matched his energy, leaning in just as close to his ear, her posture relaxed despite the curious glances from other students nearby. "Secrets? Snacks? Now you've really piqued my interest," she whispered, her tone dripping with mock seriousness. Her breath was soft against his ear, and the mischievous glint in her eyes didn't waver. "Though I have to admit, the idea of 'trouble' sounds way more tempting than staying out of it."

The familiar thud of her snack hitting the bottom snapped her back and she crouched down gracefully to retrieve it. Tearing open the pack, she popped a piece of mochi into , savoring the sweetness before swallowing. With a playful glint in her eyes, she straightened and turned back to him with a grin.

"Good luck keeping me out of that trouble you're so worried about, though," she said with a casual shrug, her tone effortlessly cheeky. "You're talking to a brat student, by the way. Just thought you should know." She winked, taking another bite of her snack, her confident demeanor practically daring him to keep up with her playful boldness.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ Soohyuk accepted the bag of chips with a soft chuckle, shaking his head lightly as he glanced at the vending machine. “Outsmarted, huh? I’ll give you that one. But don’t count me out just yet, I’ve got my moments,” he said, his tone teasing. Turning his attention back to her, his brow quirked at her birdwatching remark. “Too active for birdwatching? Maybe. But trust me, if I put my mind to it, I could sit still long enough to out stare the birds themselves. I’d be a pro.” He shot her a playful smirk, clearly enjoying the back and forth. Her yoga comment, however, earned her a more intrigued look, his brow arching slightly. “Yoga, huh?” he mused, leaning casually against the vending machine, his tone taking on a more playful edge. “You’ve got a good eye if you’ve noticed my ‘build.'” he added with a sly grin, catching her tone and deciding to match it. “But, hey, maybe you could teach me some poses. You seem flexible enough, I mean mentally, at least.” he teased, his eyes glinting with amusement.

At her curiosity about locking his office, he let out an exaggerated sigh, shaking his head as if it were a tragedy. “Why would I lock it? Well, you see, there are things in there you probably shouldn’t be seeing. Documents, secrets, maybe even a hidden stash of snacks. Best to keep it safe.” He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice as though letting her in on a conspiracy. “So, for your own good, you should only be there when I’m around. Can’t have you getting into trouble now, can we?” His tone remained playful, but the glint in his eyes hinted that he was curious to see how she’d respond to his banter. It always took two to keep a good rhythm, and Soohyuk had no plans of being the one to drop the tempo.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata couldn't help but let out a soft, melodic laugh, her eyes sparkling with amusement as she handed the Professor the bag of chips. "You know.. you're not the first person to be outsmarted by a vending machine," she said, her voice light and teasing, carrying a playful tone. "But I suppose it's a good thing I was here to save the day for you, Sir," she added with a smile that was warm yet full of mischief.

With a casual shrug, she folded her arms across her chest, the motion effortless and graceful. She tilted her head slightly and looked up at him, her innocent smile lingering, but there was a knowing glint in her eyes. "Birdwatching? You?" she teased, her nose scrunching slightly as she tried to visualize such an image. "I can't quite picture you sitting still enough for that, Sir. Too... active, I think. Though," she added, a playful sparkle lighting up her gaze, "I bet yoga might do wonders for your flexibility. You've definitely got the build for it. Not that I stare for too long," she said with a teasing grin, her tone light but slightly flirtatious.

When he mentioned locking his office, her doe eyes twinkled with curiousity. She tilted her head again, her lower lip jutting out in a small pout. "Naurr Sir, why would you lock it?" she mused, her voice soft but playful. "You could've just passed me a key, at least."

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ Soohyuk couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, amused by the way the female seemed to delight in his misfortune. He watched with an exaggerated sigh as she effortlessly solved the vending machine conundrum. "Well, well, looks like I’ve been upstaged." he said with a playful smile, giving the machine a side eye as if it had betrayed him. He crossed his arms over his chest, leaning against the machine, and looked down at her with a mock expression of defeat. "I should’ve known better than to challenge you. Apparently, I’m no match for your vending machine skills."

He accepted the chips with a teasing grin, then shrugged as if to say what could he do? "I’ll admit, you’ve got me beat. But, to be fair, I’ve never had much luck with machines in general." he added with a wink. "Maybe I should stick to a less competitive hobby like, I don’t know, yoga or birdwatching, but deal’s a deal." Soohyuk said with a playful sigh, clearly trying to keep things light. "You can swing by my office whenever you like." He paused for a moment, his gaze flicking toward her with a teasing glint in his eyes. "Although.." he continued, his voice dropping to a more thoughtful tone, "maybe I should start locking my office when I’m not around..." He smirked to himself, casting the other an innocent look.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata's brows lifted as she observed the professor's antics, finding it almost absurdly entertaining— especially considering this man, from what she'd heard, was supposed to be a guidance counselor. She folded her arms and leaned slightly against the vending machine, her lips twitching as she suppressed a laugh. For a moment, she had been genuinely convinced he might throw a punch, but the way he opted to slap the machine— almost politely— was enough to make her duck her head into her arms. Her shoulders shook with barely contained laughter, her muffled chuckles escaping before she finally straightened up, shaking her head in amused disbelief.

"You're really setting a shining example for us all, Sir," she teased, her voice laced with sarcasm as she scrunched her nose at him, a playful smirk curling her lips. Her gaze shifted to the vending machine, her fingers pressing lightly against the glass as she eyed the rebellious bag of chips trapped inside. She lingered there for a moment, tilting her head as if deep in thought, though her internal monologue had already settled on a decision. *An excuse to skip class… not a bad trade.* She mused.

Turning her attention back to him, she fluttered her eyes open and lifted a hand, her expression shifting to one of exaggerated seriousness. "Alright, let me show you how it's done," she said lightly as if she were a seasoned professional in the art of vending machine negotiations. Without further ado, she slapped the side of the machine with enough force to make it rattle. The stubborn bag of chips wobbled, then finally gave up its fight, tumbling down with a small thud into the collection tray.

Hinata crouched, retrieving the prize with a triumphant smile, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she stood up and handed the chips to the taller man. "Deal then," she said firmly, her tone almost mock official as she straightened her posture. Both hands now clasped behind her back, she looked up at him with wide, innocent doe eyes, her expression contrasting starkly with the playful glint in her gaze.

"Seems like the machine favors me more than you, Professor," she added, tilting her head slightly, her voice dripping with lighthearted smugness. She lingered just a moment longer, relishing the small victory, before stepping back with a grin, clearly pleased with herself.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ Soohyuk let out a dramatic sigh, leaning slightly against the vending machine as if the weight of his impending battle were too much to bear. His expression shifted from mock despair to playful determination in an instant, the lollipop in his mouth tilting as he spoke. "Oh, I take my snack time very seriously." he said, tone completely nonchalant.

He drew back his arm, making an exaggerated show of "acting" like he was going to punch the vending machine. His form was so convincing that for a split second, it looked like he might actually go through with it. Instead, with impeccable control, he lightly nudged the machine with the heel of his palm, feigning disappointment when it didn’t dislodge the rebellious bag of chips. He scrunched his nose at the vending machine, shaking his head like a disapproving parent. "Let me talk to your manager." he muttered, his voice dripping with mock exasperation.
Turning back to the other, he gave her an amused look, watching her crouch to inspect the machine like some kind of snack detective. "Gentle taps and serious conversations don’t work, See? This machine..." he gestured dramatically, "has a heart of steel. Literally."

Her playful suggestion earned a low chuckle from him, and he cocked an eyebrow at her proposition. "Unrestricted access to my office." he offered, voice taking on a conspiratorial tone as if he were letting her in on the deal of the century. He let the offer hang for a moment before his lips curved into a smirk. "And... unlimited dibs on my candy stash." he added, nodding solemnly as if that sealed the deal. Straightening up, he adjusted his rolled sleeves and gestured toward the vending machine. "So, what’s it going to be, Ms.? Are you going to help a desperate man in need? Or leave me to fend for myself against this unyielding beast of modern technology?"

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata leaned against the vending machine, arms casually folded across her chest, watching Soohyuk prepare for his impending battle with the stubborn snack dispenser. A teasing smile curved her lips, and her eyes glinted with amusement as she studied him.

"Really?" she said, her voice light and filled with mock disbelief, gesturing toward his theatrics. "You're going to take on the vending machine yourself? I didn't know you had such a warrior side. And coming from a professor who's so against vandalism," she added with a playful smirk. She tilted her head slightly, giving him a once over, her eyes trailing down to his rolled up sleeves that revealed forearms with strength she couldn't help but notice. "I mean, I suppose I can see how that would work, if you're planning on… wrestling it into submission, Sir?"

Hinata's smile widened, her gaze shifting between the older male and the trapped bag of chips, clearly enjoying the spectacle unfolding before her. "Though, I have to admit, I don't think this is the kind of battle you want to win. I fear the vending machine might have some kind of attitude problem," she added with a soft chuckle. Stepping a little closer, she bent down casually to peer at the bag of chips as if the entire situation was a challenge she couldn't resist. "As for insider tips— it might need a more diplomatic approach, I think. Maybe… a gentle tap here, a little encouragement there. Or if you prefer, we could have a serious conversation about its poor service."

She straightened up again, her expression shifting to playful curiosity as she turned her gaze back to him. "But if you want my help that badly, I'll gladly assist. Though I'll admit, I'm a little curious... what's in it for me, Sir?" she asked, raising one eyebrow in teasing expectation.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ Soohyuk straightened up from his crouch, hands sliding into his pockets as he turned to face the voice behind him. The lollipop in his mouth shifted slightly as a smirk crept onto his lips. His sharp eyes met the other’s amused gaze. “Well..” he drawled, leaning slightly against the vending machine like it was an old nemesis. “I wouldn’t say glaring was my first strategy. More like... a staring contest. Thought I had it beat for a second there.” The corners of his mouth twitched, and he pulled the lollipop out with a faint pop, pointing it at the still trapped bag of chips like it was Exhibit A. “But you’re right, it’s winning. By a landslide.”

As she crouched beside him to inspect the rebellious snack, Soohyuk’s gaze lingered for a moment, noting the sly grin that matched the teasing lilt in her tone. He could appreciate someone who didn’t take things too seriously, especially when faced with the great tragedy of vending machine betrayal.

“Quite the crime scene, huh?” he remarked, shifting to mimic her angle, though his expression held nothing but amusement. “I swear, the machine’s got it out for me. First day, and this is how it greets me. Really sets the tone, don’t you think?” Soohyuk popped the lollipop back into his mouth, savoring the sweet cherry flavor as he glanced from the stuck snack to the female. “You wouldn’t happen to have any insider tips, would you? Or are you here to become my accomplice?” His smirk widened slightly, the playful glint in his eyes making it hard to tell whether he was joking or not. “Not that I mind the company.” he added with a shrug. “but if this thing doesn’t budge soon, I might have to start getting physical.”

With that, Soohyuk stepped back slightly and rolled up his sleeves, revealing forearms that hinted at both strength and a man who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. His smirk deepened as he flexed his fingers theatrically, as if preparing for a showdown.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ ( poof! Im stealing this >:D )

Hinata sat in her usual corner of the canteen, nursing her iced coffee and halfheartedly flipping through the notebook sprawled open in front of her. The hum of casual chatter and clinking trays blended into the background, a familiar white noise that barely registered—until something caught her eye. A familiar figure by the vending machine. Lollipop in his mouth.

She raised an eyebrow as the tall man crouched down, his sharp profile set in what could only be described as an overly dramatic standoff with a bag of chips. The vending machine, unimpressed by his attempts, refused to cooperate. Hinata pressed her lips together, stifling a laugh. He tapped the glass like it owed him money, his frustration growing with each failed attempt. She had to admit, the sight of any composed Professor reduced to this... was something to marvel at.

"Seriously?" she muttered under her breath, setting her pen down and leaning back in her chair. Curiosity bubbled to the surface. This man looked moments away from losing his marbles, and Hinata had never been one to resist delivering a well timed jab— especially when the vending machine was the clear winner of this standoff.

Sliding her chair back, she stood, abandoning her coffee and notebook as she strolled over. Her steps were light, almost casual, but a sly grin tugged at her lips as she closed the distance.

"Need a rescue, Professor?" she teased, stopping just short of the vending machine. "Or are you planning to glare it into submission?" Hinata chuckled and crouched beside him, her doe eyes peering at the snack that had been taunting him.

"You've got to be kidding me," she muttered with mock seriousness, tilting her head. "The vending machine's really giving you a run for your money. Quite literally."

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Soohyuk strolled into the Academy's canteen, casual and unassuming as the lollipop he rolled from one side of his mouth to the other. His sharp eyes scanned the room, taking in the hum of conversation, the clatter of trays, and the buzz of vending machines humming dutifully against the wall. His gaze finally settled on the snack machine, and he leaned forward slightly, hands stuffed into his pockets. "Hmm.." he mused aloud, tilting his head as if the bags of chips and candy bars inside could somehow answer his dilemma. Should he go for something salty to balance out the sweetness of the lollipop? Or perhaps another candy to add to his growing collection? Decisions, decisions.

Soohyuk knew he should probably be back in his office, organizing files or prepping for the inevitable wave of students needing guidance, but cooping himself up wasn’t his style. No, life was far too vibrant to be confined to a desk. If he wasn’t out grabbing snacks, he’d undoubtedly be loitering somewhere else on campus, wandering the library, poking around in the garden, or striking up a conversation with whoever seemed interesting enough to distract him. A faint smile tugged at his lips as a group of students passed by, casting curious glances in his direction. He didn’t mind the attention. In fact, he welcomed it.

The vending machine beeped, bringing him back to the present. "Alright, buddy, let's see what you've got." he muttered, fishing a coin from his pocket and slipping it into the slot. Snacks would be the first adventure of the day, and with any luck, it wouldn’t be his last. The vending machine beeped as he slid the coin into the slot, and Soohyuk pressed the button for a bag of chips. He waited, hands still in his pockets, watching the spiraled mechanism inside begin to turn. Except it didn’t quite turn far enough. The bag of chips hung there, teasingly close but stubbornly out of reach.

His smile faltered for a fraction of a second before he let out a soft, exasperated sigh, the lollipop shifting to the other side of his mouth. "Seriously?" he muttered, crouching slightly to peer at the rebellious snack. He tapped the glass once, then twice, as if sheer willpower could convince it to drop.

-looks around the canteen, grabbing myself something to eat-

@❀┊jiang xiao ᵒ Sitting alone in the dimly lit canteen, Baekhyun tended to his warm cup of black tea, taken from his personal stash. The darkness didn't bother him; he was used to it. Suddenly, the canteen was enveloped in full light. The sound of footsteps echoed throughout the empty room. He turned slightly, eyeing the cook who padded her way past him and into the kitchen. She didn't notice him, a quiet reassurance.

The janitor leaned back in his chair, counting down the minutes until he had to return to work, when a shrill scream alerted his senses. It — crying noises now — came from within the kitchen. He darted his eye over to the kitchen entrance: no smoke wafting through. There hadn't been any loud clatter of pots and pans other than the usual. Baekhyun sipped the remaining of the tea before rising and heading to the source of the incident.

He pushed past the kitchen door, seeing the other omega with her head in her palms. Scanning the space, he verified no major messes. Everything was in its place other than the open container of salt with its contents spilled and the thawing meat on the counter. "Did you your pants?"

@☘︎┊nie baekhyun ᵒ It was early in the morning as Xiao hummed while taking out the ingredients she needed for the huge amount of people she would need to cook for. She normally wouldn't be in this early, however the meal she had in mind for today was a slow cook type.

She also decided to make a quick breakfast for herself like she normally does. It was anything, but normal today though as she somehow lost her sense of taste. The moment she realizes all anyone could hear within the the mile was a scream then sobbing. How could she cook for anyone if she can't even taste the food?

@☁︎┊lan yunho ᵃ karina was savoring the rare tranquility of her lunch break, her perfectly manicured fingers absentmindedly running through her freshly styled hair. she toyed with her food, poking the meat with her chopsticks, half-listening to aeri’s rambling while minjeong rattled off advice to her.

she sighed softly, resting her chin on her palm, her expression one of practiced indifference. the peace, however, was shattered when someone suddenly stepped into her line of vision, blocking her view entirely. it was that dumb basketball guy !

her eyes moved judgingly from his knees to his face, taking in his towering frame with a look that was equal parts unimpressed and curious. her gaze sharpened slightly as if already judging him before he spoke.

'how can I help you?' she asked, her voice silky yet laced with subtle irritation.

@☘︎┊nie yunjin ᵒ karina was livid—no, beyond livid. a mortified groan escaped her lips as she glared at the mess on her pristine skirt. her sharp, crimson eyes darted up, landing on the culprit: the nie omega, yunjin, who had an infuriating knack for testing her patience.

one of karina's followers quickly handed her a napkin, which she snatched with barely a glance, trying to dab away the offending stain. but yunjin’s smug remark was the final straw. the alpha’s jaw tightened, and with a predator’s grace, she closed the distance between them in a single step.

karina grabbed yunjin by the collar, yanking her closer with a force that left no room for defiance. she loomed over the smaller omega, her height and presence exuding raw dominance. her voice was low but seething with venom, every word a dagger aimed straight at yunjin’s pride.

'you better it off my skirt and shoes,' karina hissed, her lips curling into a dangerous smirk, 'or I’ll destroy you.' the room fell silent, all eyes on the confrontation, waiting to see if yunjin would dare to defy the wrathful alpha.

@☘︎┊nie yunjin ᵒ Aeri smiled as the other had responded before she sat across the table in front of her, "Thanks." She said before the other Nie had introduced herself. "Nice to meet you, Yunjin. I'm Aeri, by the way." She stretched out her hand to make an act of introduction towards the other. "I don't usually see you often, are you new?" She asked the other before she gently ate her food.

@☼┊wen karina ᵃ yunjin hadn't been paying attention when she walked through the canteen, too busy fiddling with her phone to find the right song she wanted to listen to. it had taken just a moment to bump into someone else, and she looked up just in time to see saucy lunch fall from the tray right onto wen karina's white dior skirt.

her eyes widened subconsciously at the impending temper tantrum that was about to come from the other girl, but yunjin could feel her own anger rising at the way karina was starting to very visibly fume. she couldn't understand it—karina had more than enough money to simply replace the skirt, and if she knew how to lift a finger to clean it, the stain would come right out without the fabric being ruined beyond repair.

attempting to keep in the attitude would only make her anger come out more, so yunjin took in a deep breath and let her features twist into a smirk, resting her weight primarily on one hip and tilting her head to the side. "no no honey, it's *yunjin*. not 'you'."

@☘︎┊nie aeri ᵃ yunjin brought her own food from home, as she usually did—she didn't often have the money for the canteen, and she was particular about the amount of spices that were put in her food. if it couldn't burn her tongue, then it wasn't good enough.

when another girl came up to her and spoke, yunjin looked up and raised an eyebrow, taking in her look. she was familiar, another member of the nie pack—pink hair, grunge fashion, smudged eye makeup. a look that not too many people had, and yunjin respected it. she nodded her assent and sat up a bit straighter, tossing a stray braid behind her shoulder and reaching up to adjust her headwrap. "no worries, you're no bother. yunjin, nice to meet you."

@☘︎┊nie yunjin ᵒ karina was not known for her patience, and her temper was a blazing inferno waiting for a spark. being a wen only amplified her natural flair for confrontation. her rivalry with yunjin, a bold and audacious omega, was the stuff of campus legend. despite being in different extracurriculars, yunjin always found a way to challenge karina’s dominance, whether it was in debates, trends, or, most annoyingly, fashion.

karina couldn’t stand it. two fashion queens couldn’t coexist, and she was determined to remain on top. yunjin, however, didn’t shy away. she matched karina’s fire with an unrelenting bravery that infuriated the alpha to no end.

that day, karina’s mood was already sour. she loathed the canteen, the noise, the chaos, the inferior company, but hunger had forced her into its unrefined domain. carrying her tray, she made her way toward her usual seat, exuding elegance despite her disdain.

she didn’t see the collision coming. a sudden bump, and the tray jerked from her grip, spilling its contents onto her precious dior skirt.

for a moment, karina froze, staring down at the mess as if her world had collapsed. the pristine white fabric was now a disaster zone, stained and ruined. her sharp intake of breath signaled an impending storm.
her head snapped up, and her eyes locked onto the culprit, none other than Yunjin, standing there with wide eyes but not an ounce of fear.

karina’s fists clenched. of course, it had to be her. 'you…' karina began, her voice low but trembling with rage. the canteen seemed to go silent, students bracing for the inevitable explosion.

@☘︎┊nie yunjin ᵒ As the bell rings as the end of the math class, Aeri fixed her books and set it on her backpack before she heads out among the students from the classroom and some of them walked towards the canteen. Aeri used to sit with vacant tables since she's not really into popular students in the academy, only those who looks like a popular type can sit with the same looks. With her grunge style, heavy eyeliner, pink hair and black nail polish, who would give her a seat?

Aeri gets herself lined up with the students as she grabbed a tray and slowly and one by one she gets their scheduled lunch for today. But today is all about meat and veggies, the Nie alpha doesn't like veggies, especially the bean sprouts. She refused the been sprouts and went ahead to take beef stew instead before she picked two boxes of orange juice and went off from the line. The canteen seemed to be pretty crowded today so she scanned the area for a possible sit-in.

She saw one girl sitting in one table alone before she head towards her with a smile on her, she greeted as she walked closer to her. "Heya, if you wouldn't mind, can I take a seat here with you?" Aeri asked politely. "There are no available tables I could sit on."