Chapter IV- The Vice President's Predicament

"Please come forward, the two candidate," Miss Dana said.

The class watched with anticipation as Namjoon and Jin made their way to the front, their faces set, their gazes locked.

"Tell me, what is your name, and what is your vision for this class if you were to become class president?" Miss Dana said, her voice firm.

"You go first, Namjoon," Miss Dana smiled.

Namjoon took a step forward, his expression unreadable. "Namjoon," he said, his voice devoid of emotion.

"And as for my vision for this class? .....Nothing."

The class gasped and wondered if he was being serious or if he was playing a game.

"What do you mean by that, Namjoon?" Miss Dana said, her voice tinged with concern.

Jin was silently pleased; he thought maybe he had a chance.

"No rules, no limitations," Namjoon stated, his voice filled with confidence. "Just be yourself as usual. A school is a place to learn, and I will create an environment for everyone to be comfortable, where each individual feels content. That's my vision for this class."

Everyone was taken aback, never thought Namjoon would be serious as they heard his promising vision they couldn't help but clap in standing ovations.

"........" Jin.

Namjoon glanced over at Jin, "Just give up," he said.

"You wish," Jin infuriated, trying to hide with a smirk.

Miss Dana clapped her hands together, a smile gracing her lips. "Thank you for that wonderful speech, Namjoon. Now, let's proceed to the next candidate."

As Jin stepped forward, he felt a flutter of nervousness in his stomach. But when he saw Claire's cheering, his fear transformed into a surge of determination.

"Go for it, Jin!" Claire stood, as she waved her hands.

Jin smiled, a warm and genuine expression that lit up his face. "I'm Kim Seokjin, running for class president. I'm standing here before you to share my sincere thoughts for our class. If you elect me as your president, I'll do everything in my power to make sure you won't regret choosing me."

"That's my Jin!" Claire shouted, her voice echoing through the room. Her friends, energized by her enthusiasm, quickly joined in, their voices blending together in a wave of support.

Jin's smile widened, a playful glint in his eyes. "My vision for this class, if you elect me, is 'enjoyment.' I'll make sure to greet you all by the door every morning, blessing you with my handsome face, so you can start your day with a smile."

The students couldn't help but chuckle at Jin's playful promise, appreciating his lighthearted approach. The classroom buzzed with a newfound energy, and the atmosphere felt more positive.

"Pfft..." Namjoon.

"Another thing," Jin said, a confident smile spreading across his face. "I'll be your tutor. If you ever find yourself struggling, you can count on me to help. Whether it's a difficult subject or just a problem you need to work through, I'll put my time and effort into supporting you."

Jin's speech ended with a flourish, leaving a stunned silence hanging in the air. The impact of his words, delivered with a mix of charm and sincerity, touched everyone's heart.

"Okay, that was beautiful, Jin, and with that, let us begin our voting," Miss Dana said with anticipation.

"In favor of Namjoon, raise your hand." The secretary said.

"Who do you think would win?" As it whispers to everybody's ear.

"Maybe Jin would."

"No, I think Namjoon will."

The secretary, joined by the other class officers, finished counting the votes. The room held its breath as she announced, "In favor of Jin, raise your hand."

Then done counting with Jin.

"Miss Dana, the votes have been tallied," the secretary said as she handed a folded paper.

"Oh, okay," Miss Dana now announcing,

"The votes have been tallied, and the results are in... The new class president is..."

"Kim......" As she opened the folded paper.

"The class has chosen a leader with a vision. Congratulations, Namjoon!" Miss Dana clapped her hands.

The room buzzed with a mixture of cheers and groans. Some students expressed their delight, while others couldn't hide their disappointment.

"I don't understand, I did quite well...." Jin in utter disbelief, his face shown a great disappointment.

Namjoon, who had been equally surprised by the outcome, was secretly pleased. He had devised a plan—if he won, he would decline and give the position to Jin. But as he was about to speak.....

"Wait!" A highly pitched voice echoed.

"Claire?" Miss Dana surprised.

Claire rose to her feet, her jaw set with determination. "Professor, I'm sorry, but I'm going to decline the Vice President position." She turned to face the class, her eyes unwavering.

".....?" Namjoon.

"I'd like to step down from the Vice President position and recommend Jin to take my place," Claire declared, a confident smile on her face. "I think he has the potential to create a truly amazing learning environment for all of us."

"?!" Jin deeply astound, "What's happening?"

"She's what?!" Namjoon sputtered, his eyes widening in mock horror.

"Well, that throws a wrench in my plans, doesn't it?" He couldn't help but laugh, even in the midst of his surprise.

"Please allow me, Professor Dana," Claire with a sincere tone.

"Well, what does everyone have to say about that?" Miss Dana said, her voice booming across the room, demanding the attention of the class.

"I totally agree on that," a random person said so.

"Me, two."

"Me, three."

Then the rest follows.

Miss Dana then turned her head to Jin, "Jin?"

"It's a lot to process but I don't think taking your position is right..." Jin was very hesitant.

"Jin, you're not taking anything away from me. I'm giving this to you because I genuinely believe you deserve it," Claire said, her voice filled with sincerity. Jin's heart warmed at her words, a wave of gratitude washing over him.

He'd approached her with the intention of using her, but her genuine kindness and purity caught him by surprise. The guilt he felt was overwhelming.

"Okay, now that's settled! Let's give a big round of applause for our new Class President and Vice President!" Miss Dana clapped her hands together.

Everyone was rejoicing except one.

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Class ended splendidly.

"Claire, you were amazing earlier!" her friend exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I bet Jin is totally smitten with you."

"Well, I wouldn't be surprised," Claire said with a confident smirk. "I'm pretty irresistible, you know."

"Absolutely girl, you two were like matched in heaven, he even sat next to you." her friend replied in joy.

Claire's cheeks flushed a rosy pink. "Hm... you're right," she said, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "We'd make a pretty amazing couple, don't you think? Two pieces that fit together perfectly."

From a distance, Jin watched Claire chatting with her friend. His heart pounded in his chest, and he felt a wave of longing to go over and talk to her.

He then took a step when suddenly someone grabbed his hands.

He looked back and it was Namjoon.

"Wtf?!...." Upon seeing his face a surge of anger flared within him.

"I know you're pretty angry right now, Jin," Namjoon pleaded, his voice laced with desperation. "Just please, could you spare me a moment to talk?"

"No!" Jin threw off his hands and walked away.

Namjoon followed him, "I promise I won't bother you again."

Jin stopped on his track, "and then....?"

Namjoon getting his point he added, "what do you want?" a smirk played on his lips.

"A fair fight," Jin declared, his voice laced with a challenge. "I'm aiming for the top, and to get there, I need to beat you. Consider this my official challenge."

Namjoon tilted his head, his gaze meeting Jin's. "Uh... okay," he said slowly. "Since you want to surpass me, you must have heard about me, right? I wonder who told you about me?"

Jin avoiding his gaze starts to recall his earlier conversation with Claire.

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Replaying》》》》

A playful grin curved Jin's lips as he said, "Hello." The girl, caught off guard by his unexpected presence, stumbled over her words. "H-h-HI!" she squeaked, her eyes widening in surprise as she tried to avoid his gaze. She was captivated by his charm.

Jin smirked and asked, "I'm new here, so I'm kind of wondering about the other professors. What are they like?"

"Uh-ah....the other professor well they're like.....blah....blah...blah", Claire spilling all the teas one by one.

Jin emerged on her, trying to get a lot of information he can.

"Then we have Miss Dana, who's obsessed about BL," Claire gestures with her hands.

"BL?" Jin asked, his eyebrows raised in curiosity. He leaned forward, his gaze fixed on Claire, eager for an explanation.

Claire went rosy red, "you're too close..."

"Oh sorry," Jin laughed it off.

"Well..." Claire said with a chuckle, "It's Boy's Love. You know, two guys who are, like, totally into each other. It's pretty cute, actually."

"Like, as friends, right?" Jin asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"Cute, but no," Claire laughed, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I mean, romantically, as lovers. You know, like, really, really into each other."

"Oh, wow, really?" Jin asked, surprised. "Girls love that?"

"Well, it's interesting," Claire said, a little shyly. "But, of course, I don't read that stuff. It's, you know, gross." She laughed, her cheeks turning a little pink.

".....O" Jin

"Do you wanna know about the most influential figure in this university?" Claire asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"You don't say," Jin replied, crossing his legs. "Tell me."

"Okay, here's the lowdown," Claire said, leaning in excitedly. "There are three big names in this university: a mind-blowing scholar, a successful merchant, and an artist everyone knows. They're the movers and shakers around here."

"Alright, let's talk about the scholar first," Claire said, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "You're not gonna believe this one. It's not who you'd expect."

"Hmm?" Jin.

"Kim Namjoon, the most influential figure in the campus, boasts a collection of national and international medals, earning him the title of 'Globally Acclaimed Scholar,'" Claire said, chuckling softly. "He's practically a walking encyclopedia!"

The both laughed hysterically.

"What is he laughing all about?" Namjoon wondered aloud, a sense of unease settling over him. He couldn't help but feel a pang of annoyance. "Does he like her...?" He placed his hand on his chin, his thoughts swirling with uncertainty, watching the two of them having their moment.

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End of Recalling《《《《《《

"It's none of your concern," Jin said, a little defensively.

"Well..." Namjoon hesitated for a moment, his eyes locking with Jin's. "Do you like her?"

"Who? " Jin confused

"That annoying girl," Namjoon muttered, his voice laced with a hint of annoyance.

"Claire? First of all, she's not annoying," Jin said, his voice rising slightly. "And second of all, why do you care, huh?"

When all of a sudden someone interrupted them,

"Uh, sorry to interrupt you two, but someone's looking for you, Namjoon," a random guy said, stepping into the room.

"Get lost, I'm busy," Namjoon said, his irritation evident in his voice.

"Uh-huh, he told me to tell you that it's your brother," the guy said, his voice trembling slightly, as if afraid of Namjoon's reaction.

"...." Namjoon turned around, his eyes meeting the icy gaze of his butler standing in the doorway.

"Tsk," Namjoon said, turning back to Jin. "We're not done talking yet. Come see me after school. I promise this will be the last time I'm bothering you again." He gave Jin a pointed look before walking towards the butler.

Jin muttered "Wtf?" under his breath, then turned his head and started looking for Claire.

"Hey," Jin spoke.

Jin finally found Claire, but she was surrounded by her friends, who were giggling and admiring his beauty.

"I just want to say, thank you. You really saved me! What can I do to make it up to you?" Jin said, his voice filled with genuine gratitude.

One of her friends, chuckling along with the others, intervened. "Well, you could fulfill your promises by greeting us every morning, oh, Vice President." She winked playfully at Jin.

"Oh of course, yeah but what about you Claire" Jin smiles.

"Me!" Claire was flustered and surprised.

"I told you he's onto you, Claire," her friend whispered silently.

Claire blushed even harder, her cheeks now a bright crimson. "Uhm...how about we meet after class today?" She was so excited that her voice was barely a whisper.

"After class?....." remembering what Namjoon told him.

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...End of Chapter IV...

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