More Than Just Classmates Chapter 3

The whispers had barely died down before Dahye leaned forward again, resting her chin on her palm like she was trying to be casual. Her voice carried that sugary tone she used whenever she wanted something.

Shin Dahye

Seoyeon, right? You know... transferring to Seongmin Academy is really impressive. My uncle’s friend’s daughter tried but didn’t even get past the interview. You must be super talented. We should hang out sometime—

Seoyeon didn’t look up. She slid a mechanical pencil into place inside her pen case, then finally met Dahye’s gaze with a slow, measured glance.

Beak Seoyeon

I'm not interested in hanging out. And I'm sure your uncle’s friend’s daughter will recover from the rejection eventually.

Haneul snorted, covering her mouth with her hand as Dahye’s smile froze like a mask about to crack. A few students bit back laughs, but the teacher’s voice cut through the noise.

Kim Nari [Teacher]

Beak Seoyeon, don't you think you’re being rude to your classmates? ❄️

Beak Seoyeon

No.

Kim Nari [Teacher]

💢 I don't know how your last school tolerated that kind of attitude, but here, you’ll show respect to your teachers.

Beak Seoyeon

Respect is earned.

Gasps rippled across the classroom. Even Yujin’s pen paused mid-word. The teacher’s jaw tightened, her ego clearly taking the hit.

Kim Nari [Teacher]

Fine. Since you seem to think you’re so high, you can take on more responsibility. Starting today, you're the class monitor.

Seoyeon raised an eyebrow, utterly unbothered.

Beak Seoyeon

Class monitor?

The teacher gestured toward the window near the front row, where a small wooden box sat on a shelf by the wall.

Kim Nari [Teacher]

See that box? You’re in charge of it. Collect the contributions from your classmates and keep it safe.

Seoyeon got up, walked over, and inspected it like she was checking for dust.

Beak Seoyeon

What is this?

Kim Nari [Teacher]

Charity. The money goes to orphanage we support. Give if you want, don’t if you don’t want to. It's voluntary.

Seoyeon closed the lid and turned back toward her, her tone dry.

Beak Seoyeon

So I'm basically babysitting loose change?

The teacher’s face reddened, but before she could respond, she carried the box back to her desk and set it down without a care, her attention already shifting to her notebook.

Haneul who was watching the whole interaction, held back a laugh. Her eyes landed on the box for more minutes then necessary before going back to Seoyeon. A almost amused look on her face.

Song Haneul

*Snickers* ( She's savage... I like her. )

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Guys

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I don't know who these people are ir

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I just downloaded the pictures from Pinterest

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I thought it'll be interesting to use real ones instead of animated.

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What do you think?