secrets and shadows

The science exhibition was looming, and the pressure was mounting. Each team was frantically working on their projects, fueled by a mixture of excitement and anxiety.

Sae Ron and Jae Hyun were working late in the library, their heads bent over a blueprint. The air was thick with the scent of old books and the soft hum of the library lights.

"I think we should incorporate more sustainable materials," Sae Ron suggested, pointing to a section of the blueprint. "We can use recycled plastic bottles for the frame."

Jae Hyun nodded in agreement, his eyes flickering to Sae Ron's face. He found himself mesmerized by her focused expression, the way her brow furrowed in concentration, the way her lips moved slightly as she articulated her ideas.

Suddenly, a loud crash echoed through the library, followed by a series of hushed whispers. Both Sae Ron and Jae Hyun jumped, startled.

"What was that?" Sae Ron whispered, her heart pounding.

They both looked towards the source of the sound. A group of students were huddled around something on the floor, their faces a mixture of shock and amusement.

"It's just Mr. Kim," one of the students said, "He tripped over a stack of books."

A wave of relief washed over Sae Ron. She was still shaken by the sudden noise.

Jae Hyun reached out and gently placed a hand on her arm. "You okay?" he asked softly.

Sae Ron looked at him, her eyes wide. She felt a strange warmth spreading through her, a comforting sensation that seemed to chase away the lingering fear. "Yeah," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I think so."

Jae Hyun smiled, a genuine smile that reached his eyes. "Good," he said softly. "Let's get back to work."

As they continued to work on the project, a comfortable silence settled between them. Sae Ron found herself drawn to Jae Hyun, his quiet intensity, his sharp mind, his unexpected gentleness.

Suddenly, a loud commotion erupted from the entrance of the library. A group of students burst through the door, their faces pale and their eyes wide with fear.

"Did you hear?" one of them gasped, "There's been a suicide case in the school The ghost of that student lingers here at night!"

Sae Ron and Jae Hyun exchanged glancesand laughed.

"We should probably go," Jae Hyun said, his voice serious.

They quickly gathered their things and hurried out of the library, fleeing the scene. As they emerged from the library, they saw a group of elites entering the building, their faces grim.

News of the suicide case spread like wildfire through the school. Students were buzzing with excitement and fear, recounting their own theories about the incident.

Sae Ron and Jae Hyun found themselves drawn to each other, their shared experience of the sudden chaos creating an unexpected bond. As they walked home together, they discussed the case, their voices hushed with concern.

"I hope the culprit gets arrested," Sae Ron said, her voice trembling slightly.

Jae Hyun nodded. "Me too."

He looked at her, a thoughtful expression on his face. "You know," he said, "you're cute ."

Sae Ron blushed. "I don't know about that," she mumbled.

"You , why are you so cute?," he pointed out. "I can't let anyone around you anymore ."

Sae Ron smiled. "What are you talking about?"

As they walked, they fell into a comfortable silence. Sae Ron realized that maybe, just maybe, this unexpected turn of events wasn't so bad after all.

They went inside the classroom.

Im So-young stopped abruptly at the doorway, her jaw dropping. There, amidst the scattered textbooks and half-eaten snacks, sat Sae Ron and Jae Hyun. They were so engrossed in a whispered conversation that they hadn't noticed her entrance. Jae Hyun leaned closer, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled, and Sae Ron giggled, her face flushed.

Im So-young felt a surge of icy anger. How dare they? How dare they act so comfortable, so... happy, without her? She slammed the door open, the sudden noise making both Sae Ron and Jae Hyun jump.

"Well, well, well," she drawled, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Looks like someone's having a little too much fun without the rest of the team."

Sae Ron and Jae Hyun exchanged a startled glance, their faces flushing. Im So-young smirked, savoring the awkward silence that followed.

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