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Chapter 18

WHEN I CHECK MY PHONE LATER THAT NIGHT, Isee a message from Minjee.

So, want to keep up a betting pool on who Hyun will end up with at the end of the drama?

I don’t know whether to be mad or amused. I text back:what’s the reward?

She replies almost immediately.

Hm, winner’s pick?

That could be anything. What if I ask you for a car?

LOL someone’s confident!

Minjee and I end up messaging each other for the next couple of days in between shoots and schoolwork. Soon enough, I find myself waking up every morning looking forward to getting another text from her.

On set, though, we don’t interact any more than we have to besides the occasional smile or funny look. It’s not somethingwe formally agreed on, but something about the secret nature of our friendship makes things more fun, especially when our characters are supposed to hate each other on the show.

I’m buried in my math coursework on my off day later that week, trying to wrap my head around various formulas when I get a message from Minjee.

Hey, wanna hang out later today?

I think back to how much fun Minjee and I had on Christmas and reply,So totally down!I’m about to press send when my thoughts flash back to what happened with Bryan on Namsan Tower.

This is different, I tell myself.It’s not like Minjee is going to tip off anyone that you two are hanging out. You’ve hung out with her before with no problem.

After a few deep breaths, I manage to hit send. But I also add,What do you have in mind?I want to give myself the chance to say no if whatever Minjee suggests doesn’t sit well with me.

Hm, how about Namdaemun Market at 10 PM? It’s been a while since I’ve been there.

Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Seoul. It has ten thousand vendors, and even more shoppers that come and go along the stalls. If there is anywhere in Seoul where Minjee and I can remain anonymous and discreet, this crowded and bustling market would be it.

Sure! Sounds good. See you then.

The thought of hanging out with Minjee again makes me happy. After my last disastrous social outing, I’m looking forward to hanging out with someone for fun and not as part of some elaborate scheme.

Or at least I tell myself that’s why I’m buzzing with anticipation. Never mind that my entire day becomes instantly better whenever I get a text from Minjee. And I find myself smiling whenever I think of something she said.

This isn’t the first time I’ve had a crush on another girl, but it’s the first time I’ve felt this way about someone I actually know.

This is just another friend-date, I remind myself.That’s all!

Even so, I still can’t stop smiling as I continue working on my coursework. Not even mathematical equations are enough to sour my mood before I meet up with Minjee.

A few hours later, I’m waiting for Minjee at the exit for Hoehyeon Station, the subway station closest to Namdaemun Market. I’m bundled up in a parka and a scarf since it’s freezing again. Only for a friend like Minjee would I even leave the apartment in this weather.

There’s a tap on my shoulder, and I turn around to see Minjee standing next to me. She’s similarly bundled up as well, except unlike my white coat and pink scarf, she’s all gothic with a studded leather jacket and chic red Prada glasses thatmake her look stunning and fierce at the same time.

“Since when are you so edgy?” I ask with a laugh.

Minjee shrugs. “Just something I’ve been trying out lately. It’s nice to be able to experiment with different clothes when we don’t have to attend classes. Don’t get me wrong, our school’s sky-blue uniforms are better than most high schools’. But uniforms in general are sosoul-suckingsometimes.”

“Fair. I still remember how shocked I was when I first found out that all middle schoolers and high schoolers in Korea wear uniforms. Meanwhile, in the States, people wear all sorts of stuff to school.”

Minjee dramatically sighs. “Maybe I was born in the wrong country.”

I laugh. “Nah, there are still dress codes there. You’d probably get in trouble a lot.”

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