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𝙣𝙖𝙢 𝙟𝙤𝙤𝙝𝙮𝙪𝙠

suddenly, mop girl fell down, and lucky for her, i was there to catch that little body of hers.

i was kind of shocked. did she faint because of me? did i mess up again?? is it because i'm too handsome??

psh, it can't be..............

i mean, i wouldn't be complaining it that were to be the reason.

but that's not the time to think about that. her teammates ran over faster than usain bolt could ever run, all of them yelling her name like she just died or something. wow, they must love her a lot.

all of them were glaring at me with burning eyes. a minute ago, these girls were all over me, but now they look like they're about to kill me.

"yah, what'd you do to our precious setter??" one of them asked.

"i didn't do anything!" i said. "stop surrounding me like a bunch of ants so i can take her to the infirmary, goodness."

the crowd around me immediately dispersed and i carried mop girl bridal style, running off to the nearest infirmary.

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𝙧𝙤𝙝 𝙝𝙮𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙖

i groaned, because my head was pounding. i was in a brightly lit room, which i recognized as the nurse's office because this wouldn't be the first time i paid a visit here.

then i remembered what had happened.

first, i didn't sleep at all.

second, i passed out.

third, i think swimmer boy caught me.

god, i told myself i wouldn't get involved with men for a long time, but here i am, falling into the arms of a dreamy swimmer like a fucking damsel in distress.

i sighed and dropped my head back on the pillow. "at least i got some fucking sleep."

i felt someone watching me and slowly turned my head to the side. i let out a yelp and jumped. "oh my god!!"

he was watching me, so hard that i could basically feel his eyes burning through me.

at this moment, i could also see his face nice and close up, realizing how sharp and toned his jawline was, and how high his nose was, and how his slightly tanned skin fit him perfectly. god, he looked like a god.

i forced myself out of my trance and sighed in annoyance. "swimmer boy, why are you here??"

"why wouldn't i be? you fainted because of me." he said.

i stifled a laugh. "did not."

"you so did." he gave me a stupid smirk.

"for your information—"

just in time, the nurse entered the room. her name's ms.woo. she's nice and she needs a husband. hit her up single men.

"you passed out because you didn't sleep again, right?" she asked.

i chuckled nervously. "well—"

"she was cleaning pools at 1 AM in the morning." swimmer boy added. "i guess it wasn't because of me, after all." he muttered in a tone that sounded disappointed.

ms. woo sighed and rubbed her temples. "you're still doing those part time jobs? what time did you get home last night?"

i bit my lip. "3:30."

"and what time did you sleep?"

"the thing is, i didn't sleep." i said. "i couldn't fall asleep."

"why?"

"uhhh..." my gaze darted to the side. of course i couldn't tell her i couldn't sleep because oF the dUde sitting right next to me. "i don't know."

ms. yoo sighed. "you can take sleeping pills, but be careful with those."

i nodded as she exited the room. then i looked back at swimmer boy. "you can go now."

"no. i'll stay." he said. "what's your name, mop girl?"

"...roh hyeona." i said. "and you? what's yours?"

"nam joohyuk." he replied. "nam joohyuk, the ace of the swim team." he said proudly, like he knew he was the hottest thing on earth.

i scoffed. "also a dude who can't use a mop properly to clean up his own mess." i said, thinking about the events from last night.

"also a dude who managed to make your heart race last night."

i looked up at him, shocked that he had the guts to say that. "are you sure?? i didn't feel anything. haha, i must not have a heart then." i glared.

"you're the worst liar i've ever come across."

"would you like to get hit?" i asked sweetly.

"nooo." joohyuk covered his head with his arms. after of few seconds of me just staring at him, he peeked through his arms somewhat cutely and snickered.

i rolled my eyes and shook my head. with a grunt, i managed to sit myself up.

"where are you going?" joohyuk asked.

"to practice. what else?"

"but you only slept for two hours."

my eyes widened. "i did? it must be my lucky day then!"

joohyuk sighed and pinched his nose bridge. "just sleep for more. you don't need to practice that badly."

"i am grateful for your concern." i said with a fake smile. "but our dumbass spiker can't do shit with me, so i should leave."

"okay, but if you pass out again i might have to catch you one more time." he said with a wink.

i scoffed. "i'd much rather kiss the floor, thank you."

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