Chapter 13 [1/2]
Why, you are afraid, Mina?" Krystal smirked.
Jeongyeon closed her dropped-down jaw. "Did she just say he is Mina?"
"What on earth is going on here?" Tzuyu was surprised as well.
Momo remained silent, was shock to say the least. She watched as the guy smiled slightly, approaching the president girl.
"Go ahead."
Momo looked between the guy and president girl. She then moved her gaze to the guy. If he really was Mina, then it would make sense why she felt something toward him. However, the next moment her relief faded away.
"Can someone explain why we have the council meeting here?"
Everyone turned around and gasped.
"Mina!?"
Momo once again lost her word as Mina together with Sana and Mark walked past them, approaching the president group. For moment she just stood, letting her confused brain processing the sight before her. 'It means...' Suddenly she felt dizzy.
"Stop staring at me, it's creepy," Mina said to the jaw-dropped down student council members.
"So, can someone tell me why I have to come here?"
"We're going to have party here? I'd love it!" Sana glanced toward crowd, starting to move her head but Mina's glare stopped her.
"It's impossible." Krystal looked at the student representative girl then the mask guy and back to Mina.
"You...you're not him?"
Sana burst into laugh. "Shut up, seriously?" She held her belly and turned to Mina. "Why didn't you tell me, since when? Can I see it?"
Mina sent quick glare toward the laughing girl beside her and turned to the other president girl. "You are not blind or having problem with your eyes, are you? He is a guy," she said pointedly. "What on earth makes you think he is me?"
"If Mina's here, it means..." Jimin said and they turned to the mask guy. The guy lifted a hand, taking the mask off.
Krystal dropped her jaw a little as her eyes saw a guy. She then turned to her juniors who quickly cast gaze down.
"You said he is Mina! Are you fooling with me!?"
"But...we saw them..."
"Shut up!" Krystal clenched her jaw in anger and embarrassment. "You'll get detention from tomorrow, and you're out from festival," she said to the boys and turned on heel. Her eyes meet Mina's. The girl gave her small smirk. She clenched her fist, storming toward car.
Jinyoung cleared his throat. "Okay boys, girls, show's over, we're heading back now."
"Can I stay for a while?" Sana pouted a little when Jinyoung shook his head.
"Not cool."
Jinyoung approached the mask guys. "I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding." He gave small bow and then turned to his students.
"Let's go."
Momo still froze on her spot. Her gaze was on the guy. Finally he could see his face. He was really a guy, actually a handsome guy. She watched as he pulled lips up in small smile, putting the mask on. She sucked in deep breath. 'He is not Mina' The fact brought confusion and...disappointment.
"He isn't Mina," Jeongyeon said. "I thought we'd see Mina there. It'd be awesome, right?"
Tzuyu rolled her eyes slightly. "It's impossible." She then noticed Momo was silent.
"Momo,"
A nudge from Tzuyu got Momo's attention. She lifted her gaze to reply but her eyes caught Mina's. Her brain was telling her to turn around but her body couldn't move. This was the first time she met Mina as herself. Mina was looking at her, as Momo not Haru. As Momo. 'Wait...Momo?' Her eyes widened as she realized that she was in her normal girl clothes without wig and her boy clothes. She quickly turned around, afraid the girl would recognize her. She grabbed Tzuyu and Jeongyeon and ran toward Jeongyeon's car.
'Stupid, stupid, stupid'
"Wait," Tzuyu pulled off when she dropped her phone. She bent down to take her phone but another hand reached it first.
"Here."
Tzuyu's eyes widened a little. Sana was looking at her. "T-thank you," she stammered. She her phone from Sana and turned to run.
"Wait," Sana caught the girl's wrist turning her around. She narrowed her eyes.
Tzuyu held her breath as Sana stepped closer. 'Please god, don't let her recognize me, please' She leaned head back, avoiding the girl's eyes.
A small smile bloomed on Sana's face as she stared at the girl's smooth face. She moved her other hand and took the girl's free hand.
"Be careful."
Tzuyu inhaled when Sana squeezed her hand. She quickly pulled off and ran as fast as she could toward waiting Momo and Jeongyeon.
"Let's go." They quickly got in the car.
"She recognized you?" Jeoongyeon asked Tzuyu.
"I hope not," Tzuyu replied uncertainly. She really hoped Sana didn't recognize her. But honestly she was happy that she could meet Sana as herself, although the girl didn't realize it. She turned to the silent girl beside her. She could tell what was in Momo's head at moment.
"You okay?"
Momo took deep breath. "Sort of," she replied. Tzuyu let out a giggle.
"It's crazy, isn't it? How come Mina is that guy?" Tzuyu said, and then leaned closer to Momo. "By the way, I noticed something between you and the silver mask guy. Love triangle?"
Momo nudged Tzuyu in annoyance. "It's not like I like that guy, I just..." Tzuyu lifted an eyebrow. "Just...admire his dance." 'Yes, I found the guy was attractive because of his dance' she told herself. 'Yes, that's the reason. I like Mina, and only Mina' Her eyes widened at her own statement. And blushed.
Tzuyu pressed lips together upon seeing the blonde girl suddenly stiffened and blushed.
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Final bell rang and everyone stood up. After Mrs. Bae walking out classroom Momo took her bag and shoved books inside.
"See you guys later at dinner!"
"Someone can't wait to see his girlfriend." Jeongyeon teased.
Momo stuck tongue out at Jeongyeon and gave wave toward Tzuyu and Nayeon. Today she had study with Mina. She whistled her new song, leaving School of Music building. She tried not to look around since girls still would throw glance toward her. But now they wouldn't try to follow her or greet her since they were afraid of the student representative. She couldn't help smiling a little, thanks to the student representative girl they were now the most famous couple in the Academy. The number one student and the famous boy.
Her smile vanished at the thought. It was Haru, her mind reminded her, it wasn't her. Last Friday night she had met Mina for the first time but the girl didn't recognize her. If it was Haru. Mina would have undoubtedly run to him, but she didn't. The thought made her sad a little.
"Haru!"
Momo stopped when she heard her boy name being called.
"Oh Kei."
"I was calling you but looks like you're in deep thought."
"Sorry, I didn't hear," Momo said sheepishly.
"Where are you going, anyway? Wait, how about your study? You know, it's near final. If you need anything, I'd be glad to help."
"Oh, uh, thank you." Momo offered grateful smile.
"But if you don't mind of course, since I don't want to be a third person, you know," Kei tilted head aside.
"What? No." Momo shook her head. Kei let out a chuckle and she blushed slightly.
"How about today or perhaps tomorrow?"
"I...can't today, I have something to do now," Momo said. Kei pressed lips together, disappointed a little. Although Momo was grateful for the offer but it was better she put a distance. One of the reasons was she didn't want to give hope to the senior girl. And the other reason was Mina wouldn't like it. She was glad when she saw the basket team boys.
"Uh, I should get going."
"Ah ok.. see you around, Haru. Just tell me, okay?"
Momo gave a nod before jogging toward the boys. Kei was good senior actually but she couldn't let the girl have feeling for her. She blamed Jungyeon for it.
"Hi, guys." She approached the boys.
"Hyung! didn't see you lately."
"Yeah, busy with study. I hate exam." Momo sighed. The boys laughed and the leader boy patted her shoulder.
"You're not the only one. By the way, come to see our practice sometimes."
"Promise." Momo put thumb up. The boys would play at festival.
"I can't wait to see Hyung's' performance too," another boy added.
Momo wriggled her brows. "Okay, gotta go, glad to see you guys."
"Ohhhhh, Hyung has a date," the boys teased.
Momo punched the leader boy's shoulder. "Shut up." She took her leave, pulling phone out, rereading Mina's message. They would have study at student representative garden instead of student council office. She arrived at the garden but didn't see Mina.
She glanced at her wristwatch for the fifth times before looking up toward slope. Mina hasn't come yet. She checked her phone but no message from the girl.
"Is she busy?"
Momo decided to visit student council office. She knocked office door before pushing it open. Her eyes then caught Mina sleeping figure at meeting desk. Silently she closed the door, approaching the sleeping girl. Mina was sleeping over notebooks.
Momo put her bag on chair beside Mina. She looked over History of Dance, Advance in Social Dance, and Music Fundamentals for Dance textbooks. There were also music and theatre related textbooks. A book caught her attention and she reached over for it. "Creative dance for all ages," she read the title, looking inside.
"Why is Mina reading this book?" She laid the book on desk and seated herself down.
She decided to study alone while waiting Mina. She glanced at the sleeping girl beside her. Mina must be tired with her class and duty yet she made time to teach her. She felt guilty a little but also happy. She laid her pen on notebook and leaned closer toward Mina. She pushed locks from Mina's cheek and tucked it behind her ear. She then leaned an arm on desk, putting head down, staring at the sleeping girl. Warm sunset light passed through window glass made Mina's brunette hair look shiny. She trailed her eyes over Mina's forehead, eyebrows, closed eyes, nose and down to her lips. Unconsciously she moved closer lifting a hand to touch Mina's face. Gingerly she touched Mina's cheek. But quickly pulled hand back and sat up when Mina fluttered eyes open. She grabbed her pen and textbook, pretending reading.
Mina stretched arms out, yawning. She noticed Haru sitting beside. "Haru, what are you doing here?" She then slapped her forehead.
"I'm sorry, Haru. I thought I can have a rest for a bit."
Momo smiled, shaking her head as Mina grimaced apologetically. "It's alright. I'm sorry for taking your time though, maybe you should recon..." Mina took her arm stopping her.
"It's okay. I love to spend time with you anyway." Mina giggled when Haru narrowed his eyes. "Study together I mean." She moved chair closer to Haru.
"Okay, let's see where we were yesterday."
They ended up having dinner at the office. Momo stayed, accompanying the student representative doing her work. Around 9:30, Mina decided they return to dorm. She threw her phone up and caught it before once again throwing up. She waited while Mina was locking the office.
"Let's go," Mina said, taking his hand.
Momo looked down at their intertwined fingers. Usually Mina would hold her arm.
"What's wrong?" Mina noticed the boy looked down at their hands. Haru shook his head and smiled.
"Let's go."
Momo couldn't help small smile as they descended stairs. She had never held girl hand before, and honestly she liked the feel.
"How's your practice?"
"Well, it's going well, and you?" Mina asked. Haru nodded. "I can't wait to see your performance again. Perhaps I should record it, and watch it every night before sleep." She grinned at Haru. He just shook his head but smiling.
"Can I ask you something?"
Momo nodded. "About?"
"Do you have a sibling? Brother or sister, maybe."
"I have a older sister, why?"
Mina shook her head. "Just curious. So, you have an older sister?" Haru nodded. "Me too! well an older brother" She stopped and turned to face him. "We've have older siblings, you think it's fate?"
"You think too much," Momo replied. Mina pouted and pinched her arm. "Well, maybe." She laughed when Mina curled lips up in big grin. They then continued to walk.
"What do you usually do at weekend? Going home?" She was still curious about the silver mask guy.
Mina pressed lips together. "Well, go home."
"Hangout with friend, or going somewhere?" Momo asked. Mina stopped and turned to face her. Mina pulled corner of her lips up in one-sided smile. It somehow looked like the guy's smile but just for a moment before it turned to wide smile. 'Just my imagination?'
"Wait, you want to ask me out? A date?"
"No," Momo replied quickly. Mina leaned closer, still having the wide grin. "No."
"Yes! I will have a date!" Mina cheered at the thought but then stopped. "But we can't until final. After final then."
Momo just smiled upon seeing the student representative girl talking about places that would be nice for their first date.
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Momo moved backward and Jeongyeon stepped forward, taking her former place. After Jeongyeon finished singing her part she did the same and Tzuyu started to sing. After school they decided to practice for festival and now they were inside dance classroom. As Tzuyu approached the end of her part she and Jeongyeon moved to Tzuyu's side and they sang the chorus together. She lifted a hand before her and pointing out before pulling it back to her chest.
Nayeon touched stop on her tablet, putting it on lap, clapping her hands. "That's awesome! I like the song and your dance."
"Really?" Jeongyeon approached Nayeon. "How do I look, cool?" Nayeon put her thumbs up, grinning. "I knew it." She grinned back.
"You record?" Tzuyu seated herself beside Nayeon. The girl nodded and showed them the recorded video.
Momo stood on her knees behind the three, looking at the video over Nayeon's shoulder. "Not bad, but am I a bit late?" She leaned closer to take good look.
"No, you're too fast. See, you moved faster than music," Tzuyu said to Jeongyeon. Jeongyeon just grinned, mumbling sorry.
"But overall it's good."
"Yeah, it's better than before," Momo agreed. "Thanks Nayeon, you really help us."
"You're the best Nayeon! Let me give you a kiss." Jeongyeon leaned toward Nayeon but Momo stopped her by pulling her head away, bringing her down on floor.
"Haru get off! you're heavy!"
Tzuyu decided to let the two. "How about you? When can we see your practice?"
Nayeon put the tablet inside her bag replying. "I'm just singing a song, really, you'll find it boring."
"But we want to see your practice too," Tzuyu said. Nayeon once again shook her head shyly.
"Speaking of practice, you know about the other students?"
"We have choir, group performance, and band."
"Band?" Tzuyu asked.
Nayeon nodded. "Yes, oh, Sana and her band also will do performance."
"She's doing band?" Tzuyu was surprised to know that the president girl joined in a band. Nayeon nodded. Scream from Jeongyeon reminded them that the two were still there.
"Stop it now you two! Haru, stop it."
"I thought you're doing practice here."
Momo and Jeongyeon stopped their wrestling. Sana crossed arms before chest. "We've just finished, and joking around," Momo replied, helping Jeongyeon to stand up.
Sana cocked her head at the smiling sheepishly boys before moving gaze to the taller one. Xiumin gave a nod, smiling a little.
"Sorry for interrupting you, I just want to check on your practice, to make sure you're ready for festival."
"Almost ready, just need to practice the song and dance," Tzuyu replied. Her eyes followed the black-haired girl as she walked to her side.
"I know you are. I just wanted to seen it myself." Sana gave seductive wink to the taller boy. "Just to make sure."
"And to flirt with Xiumin," Jeongyeon whispered to Momo.
"And yes, that too," Sana said, turning to Kyungwan. "Thanks Kyung."
Jeongyeon grinned sheepishly at Sana, ignoring glare from Tzuyu. But the taller girl blushed nonetheless.
Upon seeing the taller boy blushed Sana took the cue. She leaned closer to Xiumin. "There's something I need to talk about your performance, can we..." She tilted head slightly. "...meet after dinner? You can bring your book. Maybe we can study together."
"That, would be, nice, but," Tzuyu stammered out. "I, have..."
"He's free after this Sana," Jeongyeon cut in grinning.
"Okay, tonight then," Sana said.
Tzuyu could only nod her head. Sana pulled the corner of her lips up, still staring at her and she gulped, got nervous. 'This girl is really something' Finally the president girl turned away.
"Good luck with your practice, though it's important but your study is more important. So, make yourself ready for final first, understood boys, girl?"
They bowed their heads and Sana left the classroom. As soon as their school president left the room Momo and Jeongyeon approached their best friend.
"So, ehem, someone is going to have a date tonight?"
"It's not a date." Tzuyu rolled her eyes in annoyance. It didn't stop her best friends, even Nayeon.
"I'm tired, I need shower. Let's go back to dorm."
"Hmm, need shower? I'll ask Mark if he has cologne," Jeongyeon's said and laughed. She put hand up to meet Momo's palm.
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