Chapter 2 :
The next day, i went to class as usual.
The class room was just like previous day-noisy and full of students talking with their friends.
I quietly walked to my seat and placed my bag on the bag on the desk. Just as i was about to take out my notebook, a soft voice came from beside me.
" Good morning"
I turned my head and saw Sihoon sitting next to me. He was already there , looking relaxed as always.
" You came early", he said with a small smile.
" Yes", I replied. " I didn't want to be late".
Sihoon nodded slightly.
" That 's good. The Teacher doesn't like students who come late".
For a moment, there was an awkward silence between us. Then he asked, " Are you getting used to the class?"
I thought for a second before answering.
" A little... But it still feels new".
Sihoon smiled again, the same gentle i noticed yesterday.
" Don't work", He said, " you will get used to it soon".
For the same reason, his calm voice made me feel less nervous.
Just as the conversation between Sihoon and me ended, a voice came from behind.
" Hello! I am Lim Yian", the boy said cheerfully.
" You are new here, right? I wasn't at school Yesterday, so i didn't get chance to meet you!"
I turned around and looked at him. He seemed friendly and energetic, very different from Sihoon calm personality.
" Hello ", I replied politely "I am Jia".
Lim Yian smiled brightly.
" Nice to meet you Jia".
Then he looked at Sihoon and jokingly,
"So you already introduced yourself before me"
Sihoon just shrugged slightly.
" You came late ", he replied calmly.
Lim Yian laughed.
" Well, i guess i will have to try harder to become Jia's friend then".
I couldn't help smiling a little at their conversation.
For the first time since, i transferred to this school, the classroom didn't feel so unfamiliar. The Teacher soon entered the classroom, and everyone quickly returned to their seats. The noisy room suddenly become quite.
" Good morning, class", the teacher said".
"Good morning, teacher", evryone replied together.
The lesson started, and i tried my best to focus on the board.
But something I didn't understand everything because the teaching style here was a little different from my previous school.
After a few minutes. I looked down at my notebook and realised I had missed some notes .
I quietly sighed.
Suddenly, Sihoon gently pushed his notebook a little closer to me .
" You can look at mine ", he whispered.
I looked at him , surprised.
" Are you sure?" I asked softly.
He nodded.
" It's okay just copy the notes".
I felt a little embarassed but also thankful.
"Thank you", i said quietly.
For the rest of the reason. I copied the notes from his notebook. His handwriting was neat and easy to read.
For some reason, that small act kindness made me feya little more comfortable in the new school. Maybe this place wouldn't feel so lonely after all.
When the bell rang and the class ended, i started packing my books. Sihoon suddenly looked at me and asked,
" Do you want to join us for lunch?"
Before i could answer. Yian spoke cheerfully.
" Yes, you should join us! " He said with a bright smile.
" It's more fun to eat together!"
I looked at both of them, a little surprised by invitation. For a moment, i hesitated.
Then i nodded slightly.
" Okay..... Thank you".
Yian smiled happily.
" Great! quietly stood up picked up his bag.
" Come on". He said.
I felt, i like maybe I was starting to make friends.
During lunch, the three of us sat together at table near the window. The cafeteria was noisy with students talking and laughing.
I looked down at my lunch tray. There were vegetables, nice.....and beans.
I quietly moved the beans to the corner of my tray. I really didn't like them. Just then, I noticed something.
Sihoon was doing the same thing. He also pushed the beans to the side of his tray.
For a moment, i looked at him, surprised.
He noticed and looked back at me.
" You don't like beans?" He asked softly.
I shook my head.
" No... I really hate them".
Sihoon nodded slightly.
"Me too".
Before could say anything else, Yian suddenly leaned forward and looked at both of our trays.
Then he laughed loudly.
" Wait a second!" He said.
"You two even hate the same food?"
Sihoon looked annoyed.
" So what?"
Yian grinned mischievously.
" That means you two are already compatible".
I felt my face getting warm. Sihoon sighed quietly ".
"Stop talking nonsense ".
But Yian only laughed more.
" See? Even you reaction are similar!"
For some reason the moment felt a little embracing. But also strangely comfortable.
After we finished eating, students slowly began leaving the cafeteria.
The noise started to fade as evryone returned to their classrooms.
Yian stood up first and stretched his arms.
" Alright, time to go back before the Teacher starts complaining again", he said dramatically.
I smiled a little at his comments.
As we walked out of the cafeteria, Yian suddenly stopped
" Oh wait ", he said. "I forgot to bring my notebook from the classroom ".
He turned toward us.
" You two go ahead, i will catch up".
Before we couysay anyty, he quickly ran back towards the hallway suddenly. It was just Sihoon and me. For a moment, neither of us spoke.
The hallway felt strangely quiet . Then Sihoon looked at me .
" Don't worry about Yian", he said calmly
" He forgot things all the time".
I laughed softly.
" He seems very energetic".
Sihoon nodded slightly.
" Yes... He talks to much sometimes".
We continued walking towards the classroom together. After a few seconds, Sihoon spoke again. " Are you feeling more comfortable today?"
I thought about it for a moment.
" A little", I answered honestly.
" Yesterday everything felt unfamiliar.... But today feet better".
Sihoon gave a small smile.
" That's good".
When we reached the classroom door, i suddenly felt less nervous then before.
Just as we entered the classroom, Yian suddenly appeared behind us again.
He looked at both of us and grinning.
" Wow..... You two came together already?'