Chapter 3

He then continues. "Once we arrive at the airport, please find a group of three as the plane seats are in groups of three."

He finishes speaking and all the passengers glance at each other. Everyone had gotten to know the person sitting beside them but no other.

I then turn to Yumi. "Yumi, do you know anyone else on this bus?"

Yumi shakes her head as a response, I feel sick inside. I hate awkward moments and now one is bound to happen. I look up and and around the bus. I spot a name that makes me nauseous.

This name can only belong to one person alone, and it’s Chan Yang, but everyone called her Chan.

Back in Korea, she would bully my friends from petty pranks to borderline illegal. She moved away and no one knew why back in 5th grade though. She doesn’t seem to have noticed me yet but I really hope I don’t end up with her.

Seconds turn into a minute, a minute turns into multiple minutes, eventually that turns into 10 minutes and the bus screeches to a stop in the airport parking lot.

My stomach is twisting in knots as the fancy-looking guy steps up once more.

“We have arrived at the airport so please remain seated until I call for your section. Once your section is called calmly grab any items you brought inside the bus before existing the bus. After everyone is out there will be further instructions.” He starts.

“Section one, you may now begin to exit the bus.” He says after a short pause.

I watch as the first sets of seats stand up and form a line in the isle way. They grab their phones, headphone, wrappers, and more. I guess some people have been on this bus for way longer than me.

I glance at my phone and notice some unread messages from Ren.

”I’m at the Seoul National Airport, can’t wait to see you” That’s what the first messages says, but there is a second.

Now the second messages she sent says “Once we got to the airport, our attenting guy or assistant or whatever said we will have a layover somewhere in North America with the Japanese students!!!!”

I smile at the thought of seeing her again, then another message pops up.

“I’m about to board my plane, so I’ll be in airplane mode. See you later!”

I text a quick bye before putting my phone away. I realize that the second section has already been called and I’m next.

I give Yumi a convincing smile, even though I don’t want a middle seat or a third person.

As our section is called I grab my belongings and fall in line with the others in my section.

When I get out I’m handed back my luggage before joining everyone in the grass nearby.

Most of the tables and benches are full but I find one and sit down.

The last few people exit the bus and when the guy is about to make his announcement he gets a call.

A few minutes pass and he starts to look frustrated. A few more pass and he looks a bit more pleased but not completely. After hanging up he turns back to us, ready to make a new announcement.

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