Chapter 14 [1/2]
Jinyoung brushed chin with thumb and index fingers. He folded the paper and looked up at the boy-clad girls before his desk. "You said you find this inside your desk drawer," he said and Momo nodded. He patted his chin. "This is a big problem; it means someone found out about you, let's hope only one."
"We'll get expelled?" Tzuyu asked anxiously.
Momo and Jeongyeon shifted on their chairs.
"I will bring this to Principal Kahi. But don't worry, I'll figure a way out for this. You can leave to your class," Jinyoung said.
"Let me know if you get another letter."
"Yes, sir. Thank you," Momo said. They bowed before leaving Jinyoung office.
"I'm worried, what if the person reveals our truth," Tzuyu said. After meeting with Jinyoung they decided to have a talk at back garden.
"Or they want something from us."
"Or worse, get expelled from Academy," Momo added. They had succeeded in hiding their true identity so far. They never did any suspicious thing, or wore any girl stuff.
"Wait,"
"What's wrong?" Tzuyu asked.
"Do you think it's because that night?" Momo asked. "You know, after meeting my parents."
"That's possible." Jeongyeon finally spoke up.
"This is my fault." Momo palmed her head, feeling guilty. "Sorry guys, really."
Jeongyeon took Momo's shoulder. "Not your fault. We have no choice back then."
"It's not your fault Momo," Tzuyu added and took Momo's arm.
"Let's hope Jinyoung can find something for us."
"Thanks," Momo said but still felt guilty. After that they fell into silence. If their true identity got exposed they would lose everything. She couldn't learn music, she couldn't make to JYP Entertainment, she wouldn't reach her dream, and... 'Mina'
Momo sucked in sharp breath. 'What if she knows I'm a girl?' Suddenly she wasn't worried about her dream or JYP Entetainmen anymore.
Tzuyu noticed Momo's sudden change. "Hey, what's wrong?"
Momo took another deep breath. "Lately, I'm wondering if I..." she trailed off.
"If you should tell Mina," Jeongyeon said, completing the sentence.
Momo nodded weakly.
"Or maybe it's the way. She's student representative after all. She can help us," Jeongyeon said.
"If she doesn't freak out, or perhaps have heart attack first," Tzuyu said, then turned to Momo. "Sorry, I don't mean to say you can't tell her."
"I know," Momo said. "I'm not sure actually, what if she will hate me? After all I'm lying to her. Besides, it's not me, I mean really me, whom she's attracted to."
Tzuyu lowered her gaze as a certain girl popped up in her head. "You're right," she said, leaning back over grass. "Why it's so complicated...."
Jeongyeon turned to girls beside her. The only and real friend she had ever had in her life. She looked up and inhaled before putting big smile on face.
"Why don't take a gamble on it instead?"
Tzuyu and Momo turned to Jeongyeon in confusion. "What do you mean take a gamble?" Momo asked.
"I do hope, really hope Jinyoung can find the person or something to help us, but," Jeongyeon said. "If he can't and we get expelled, and I really wish never happen, we can try the audition next year or the year after with knowledge we got from here, but what about the person you like? Maybe you won't be able to meet them again."
Momo dropped gaze down, looking at green grass, processing Jeongyeon's words. She could try although her father would never support her, but what about Mina? She might not be able to meet Mina again. Months ago it would be become an idol in her head but now it was different.
"Just suggestion," Jeongyeon said and then stood up. "Let's get back to class. Oh, I'm sleepy, I hate afternoon class."
Momo chuckled at the grumbled boy-disguised girl. She helped Tzuyu and they followed Jeongyeon. But the thought of revealing her truth to Mina kept her mind throughout the rest of the day.
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Momo let out breath, relieved. She laid head over desk after Mrs.Bae took her exam paper. "Finally, it's finish. The exam is over!"
"We still have Classical Dance remember?" Tzuyu said.
"Right," Momo said. "But at least it's near over. You didn't cheat, did you?" she asked Jeongyeon.
"Me? Cheating? No way. I have the best tutor here," Jeongyeon said. "Right Nayeon? Good luck with your dance," she said to Nayeon.
"I'm nervous," Nayeon said, taking deep breath.
"Don't worry you can do it, just do like practice and you'll be fine," Jeongyeon said. She patted the girl's arm. "Or you want me to be your partnenr?"
"W-what?" Nayeon blushed slightly at a wink from Kyungwan. But she then laughed when Haru pinched Kyungwan's cheek.
"Ouch! Yah! What are you doing?" Jeongyeon rubbed her cheek.
"Did you realize you've turned to a playboy now? Flirting with girls." Momo stifled a laugh seeing Jeongyeon's confused face.
"I'm just being myself," Jeongyeon said.
"Then you're surely a playboy," Momo said. Tzuyu and Nayeon laughed.
Later, at Classical Dance class, Momo was afraid she would make mistake on her dance but for her surprise she didn't make any. Although she shouldn't surprise since it was student representative girl who taught them. Nayeon had actually jumped and hugged her when they finished the dance- for Jeongyeon's annoyance. Sometimes she really wondered if the eccentric yet genius girl could feel attraction toward someone, regardless guy or girl. 'Well, she is Jeongyeon'
"So, it's finished!" Jeongyeon screamed. They jumped in delight. "Summer vacation's come!"
Momo pumped fist up, joining the others. She brought a fist up to meet Tzuyu's.
Jeongyeon climbed to her chair. "Yay for vacation!" she shouted.
Everyone lifted their fists up.
"It's summertime! Summer means?"
"Beach!" everyone shouted.
"And beach means?" Jeongyeon cocked her head, sly grin on face.
"BIKINI!" boy students shouted in unison.
"RIGHT!" Jeongyeon lifted her fist. "I LOVE BIKINI!"
"Did she realize what she's saying?" Momo asked Tzuyu.
"Just let her," Tzuyu said between her laugh. She then turned to Nayeon. "You know what I think? Look for better guy." She laughed when Nayeon slapped her forearm, starting to blush. However, her laughter died when their school president walked in.
"Oh no."
"I'm not surprise to see that," Sana said to Mark.
Mark just chuckled. "Everyone," he said to get the excited students' attention. "Attention please."
"Oops." Jeongyeon quickly jumped off her chair, grinning sheepishly. She put hand behind head, bowing a little toward Sana and Mark.
"I see you are very excited about the vacation, and I can't blame you, I miss wearing my bikini too," Sana said. She purposely pushed hair over shoulder.
"Still the goddess," Momo said to Tzuyu as boy students screamed.
Tzuyu shouldered Momo lightly but smiled nonetheless.
"Summer vacation starts from next week and I believe all of you have plans for your vacation but," Sana said, putting index finger up. "I need to remind you that Annual Festival is next month. I will give you the schedule, and please don't forget to do practice although you're in vacation. School rehearsal will start from next semester. And I don't want to hear any excuse you're not ready because lack of practice, understood?" Everyone nodded their heads. "Good." She then turned to Mark and nodded.
Mark handed the schedule to class leader.
"Okay guys, wish you pleasant vacation, and do please take care of yourself," Sana said. She waved toward Xiumin before turning on heel.
Momo took schedule paper from class leader. Jeongyeon, Tzuyu and Nayeon stood beside her and they read the schedule.
"We only have three weeks until rehearsal. I think I'll stay, maybe going home only for few days to let my parents know that I'm still alive," Momo said.
"Me too," Tzuyu said.
Jeongyeon pointed a finger to her face, telling she would too.
"Actually most of students will stay instead, well maybe just a week or couple of days," Nayeon said.
"You're going home?" Jeongyeon asked Nayeon.
"Just a week, my sister is getting married next week."
"Oh really? So, you'll wear dress, I wish can see that." Jeongyeon smiled at the girl, missing slight blush on Nayeon's cheeks. She then turned to Momo and Tzuyu.
"So, how about hangout tonight?"
Seeing Jeongyeon's wide grin Momo got the hint.
"Count me in," she said.
Tzuyu put a thumb up.
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After laying her backpack over desk, Momo went downstairs. She would stay during weekend. She found her mother in kitchen. As soon as she showed up her mother enveloped her in a tight hug, throwing questions about her school. Even her father joined in the conversation. She felt guilty to lie about her school life, in some part. She was glad that her parents didn't ask when she told them would leave to school the next week. Although family was invited to the festival but sadly her parents wouldn't come, because she couldn't tell them.
"I'm going out with Tzuyu and Jeongyeon," Momo said to her mother who was doing dishes and grabbed orange juice bottle from fridge.
"Be careful."
"Where's father?" Momo asked after gulping the juice.
"Coming home late today."
"Oh," she mumbled. Doorbell rang and she put the bottle back inside fridge. "I'm going." She leaned to kiss her mother cheek before leaving kitchen.
As usual many boys and girls gathered around the dance floor. Momo looked over at the crowd, looking for certain person. Although she thought to forget the guy yet was still curious about him. She let out a sigh, disappointed, when she didn't see Men in Black. 'You like Mina, Momo' She shook her head slightly. 'What am I doing? Forget him' Jeongyeon and Tzuyu pulled her and they headed for dance floor.
Even after they left street dance the mask guy hadn't come. Although she wanted to deny but she was disappointed a little.
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"I'm tired," Momo said, stretching out over grass, taking deep breath. They were doing practice at back garden. After her short vacation now she was back to school.
Jeongyeon seated herself beside Momo, stretching legs out. "Why it's so hot? My mouth completely went dry," she said. She caught bottled water from Tzuyu. "Thanks." She let out hum as the water quenched her thirsty.
Tzuyu turned music off and sat down before Momo and Jeongyeon. "I think it's enough for today, we have practiced for six hours today." Momo groaned in agreement and she patted the girl's leg. "So, tonight get some rest."
Momo sat up. "By the way, still get no something from Jinyoung?"
Jeongyeon shook her head. "He couldn't catch Principal Kahi. She's going to another prefecture. But he will tell Principal Kahi, asap."
"You got another letter?" Tzuyu asked.
Momo shook her head. "But it scared me instead, I prefer to meet the person face to face," she said.
Jeongyeon and Tzuyu nodded in agreement.
"I can't even walk without worrying that person will suddenly say out my real name in front of other students."
"Yeah, it's like nightmare," Jeongyeon said. "But don't worry, Jinyoung will do something."
"You seem so sure about him?" Tzuyu turned to Jeongyeon. "I know he is your friend."
"Because I know him," Jeongyeon said and rose to feet. "I think I'll take shower, smelling."
Momo followed. "Me too."
"By the way, don't you need to meet your honey?" Jeongyeon teased Momo as they walked toward dorm. When Momo quickly moved gaze away she grinned.
"I know you will."
"Shut up," Momo said. She ran after Jeongyeon, grabbing the girl's shoulder.
Tzuyu just shook her head. She really hoped Jinyoung could help them find the person. But for now they needed to focus on festival first.
Later, Momo left dorm. Her lips curled up in bright smile when she saw president office light was on. She then jogged toward main building. She halted when someone called her boy name. It was Kei.
"Oh hi Kei!"
"Hi, Haru. Where are you going?" Kei asked. She could smell Haru's fresh cologne.
"I, uh," Momo rubbed her palm and then noticed a bag in the girl's hand. "You're going home?"
"Yes, I thought to stay but my father decided we have family vacation in Jeju Island." Kei explained as they walked toward formal garden.
"Jeju Island? That would be nice. I wish can go there too, well at least beach," Momo said, sighing. She heard giggle from the girl. She was about to ask if the girl would also do performance at festival when suddenly she grabbed her arm.
"What's wrong, are you okay?"
Kei bent over, holding her leg. "Sorry, didn't see my way and looks like I sprained my ankle."
"Let me help," Momo said. She took the bag and helped Kei to walk. "Do you need to use health care?"
"No, it's alright, besides my driver must have been waiting for me now."
"Okay, let me help you to gate," Momo said. She couldn't let the girl walk with her sprained ankle.
"Thanks Haru." Kei placed her other hand on his arm.
Momo offered a smile and they headed the gate. She just hoped Mina didn't leave her office yet. After helping Kei get into car she then jogged back toward main building. Luckily the light was still on. She smiled at the thought of meeting Mina after a week didn't see the girl. Indeed they had chat on phone or sent message during her vacation but she still missed Mina. Eagerly she knocked door and pushed it open. Mina was sitting behind her desk.
"Hey,"
"Hi,"
Momo shut the door behind her and approached Mina's desk. "You're busy?" she asked. She got surprised a little as Mina didn't run to her like the girl usually did.
"If you're busy I'll leave."
Mina sighed and quickly rose from her chair. She caught Haru's wrist to stop him. "What are you doing with that girl?"
Momo frowned. "What are you..." She then closed her mouth, cursing herself mentally. It seemed Mina had seen her with Kei.
"I was just helping her, she has sprained ankle," she said.
"And why are you always helping her?" Mina asked, eyes narrowed. "You're her boyfriend now?"
Momo rubbed her forehead before looking back at the apparently jealous girl. "I'm y..." She stopped abruptly and cleared throat. "I can't let her walk with her injured leg." She shouldn't say that because the next second Mina pinched her upper arm.
"Mina, ouch!"
Mina finally released Haru's arm but kept gaze away, still annoyed that Haru always helped Kei. She frowned when he suddenly laughed.
"What's funny?"
"So, you're jealous?" Momo teased. She laughed when Mina puffed out her cheeks.
"Haru!"
Momo quickly stepped back when Mina tried to punch her shoulder. But it didn't stop the girl. Mina tried to grab her shirt and she turned to run still facing Mina so she could tease the girl.
"You can't catch me!"
Momo rounded meeting desk and laughed louder when she heard growl from Mina.
Mina brought her body forward to catch him. She grinned when she could grab his shirt collar but then eyes went wider as he fell backward, bringing her down with him.
Momo closed her eyes, expecting the impact. But instead of hard floor she felt something soft. Luckily she landed onto sofa. But the next moment a breath escaped from her mouth as something heavy fell upon her.
Mina let out a cry when her head hit Haru's. "Ouch!"
Momo opened her eyes but then gulped. Mina was lying over her. She froze immediately.
Mina finally lifted her body off but before she could move suddenly there was a gasp.
"Oh my goodness, really? In president office?"
Momo moved her head up to look toward doorway and found Sana leaning on door frame, arms crossed before chest.
"You should lock the door, it's the first thing to do, you know," Sana teased, laughing when Mina glared and Haru turned tomato red.
"Don't mind me please. I'll leave so you can continue your lovely time." She then looked at Haru, winking.
"Good luck Haru."
Momo felt blood rushing up to her face. 'Soo embarrassing!' She looked up when Mina giggled.
"Someone caught us." Mina chuckled when Haru dropped his jaw. "You're blushing."
"Thanks geez," Momo said but then laughed as well. However her laugh gradually died as she realized their position. Mina was straddling her. And the girl was unabashedly staring down at her. She sucked in sharp breath as her heart started to beat fast.
"Mina."
At the nervous voice Mina couldn't help small smile. She brought a hand to touch his warm face. She pushed hair from his brows and looked down at his cognac eyes. She wouldn't ever get tired to look into those eyes.
Momo shivered when Mina trailed fingers down to her cheek and lips. It then moved down to her chest and she quickly grabbed the hand. "Don't mean to complain, but I'm not a display."
Mina pinched Haru's cheek, pouting a little. "I want to look at you."
Momo furrowed his brows, narrowing eyes.
Mina giggled. "Like this, forever."
"Forever?" Momo asked. Mina nodded, grinning. "Well, I have no problem, but you'll get stiffed." She chuckled when Mina pushed her bottom lip out and finally leaned off. She inhaled, trying to calm her still thudding heart.
Mina took cups for their beverage.
"What are you doing? Don't tell me you have study," Momo said.
Mina sighed. She had actually. "Just some stuff," she said. She took the cups, heading back to sofa. She handed a cup to Haru, sitting down beside him.
"Tell me about your vacation."
They spent time talking about Momo's vacation, exam and forthcoming festival until curfew and like usual returned to dorm together.
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