CLASSROOM....
Mr. Lee.. Surprisingly gave a bright smile today, his eyes twinkling with enthusiasm.
His hair was styled back, with grey strands visible. A faint scent of coffee and cinnamon lingered around him, a comforting aroma that seems to always accompany his energetic teaching style.
'' Why is Mr. Lee smiling warmly today...?'' The class whispered, with surprise faces and amused ones.
'' Guys, you always have known am tired of you all... and I wish you all go away''
He began and the class nodded..
''So am going to give you an interesting project to do...'' He added his voice a pleasant melody that seems to grab the students' attention.
''I know am your math teacher... but I have taken permission from the principal'' He added.
'' So as much as I hate seeing all your faces... Like I said before I want you all to disappear....it will require you all to travel for one week..'' He added and the class suddenly erupted in cheers.
''To another state of course not country...'' he added pointing his finger.
Mr. Lee nods '' Hmm... It's about creativity and knowing the style of editing. And emotions and all, since you are bunch of teenagers I can trust you'' he said.
''And yes if you do this no more math Home work or test for the whole semester'' He added and of course everyone cheered we all hate math.
A student with a blonde hair brown eyes, raise his hands up, and stood up without waiting for permission '' so sir...'' he started '' what's the project?'' he asked and sat back.
Mr. Lee cleared his throat and smiled ''You will have to choose between making an MV for song the group choses.. or a short movie with a great lesson.... That's the project'' he said and the class gave Oohs and Hmm sounds.
Joy a quick study glances at Ha-Joon, she leaned in '' Ha-Joon-ah this sounds interesting.. I hope we are on the same group.'' She whispered and Ha-Joon nodded.
''And I hope we are in the same group with In-Su too'' He thought.
Mr. Lee continues his voice gaining a touch of authority, yet remaining engaging '' You will choose where to go and the school will provide you with the necessary equipment such as camera, and a ticket for bus...not the money....'' she said and a pond of applause erupts.
''And also you can also go to Junior classes, or Seniors and borrow some students for your work and ideas also... ''
''And also.. you all have to discuss your ideas, and then tomorrow you would all come in front of the class and explain the projects you will be working on as a presentation.... and then you can go on the trip''
Mr. Lee's words were weighed and measured '' you will be grouped into three, with four students in each... you're lucky you aren't that much...''
He paused and then reached into his locker and brought out a file, saying names with practiced ease,
''Group A, students Aoi Tanaka, Min Yeon-bin, Jeon Jae-Hun, Lee Min-ho, hope you copied that'' He said and the people called decided to gather together.
'' Choi Yu-ri, Kim Ji-soo, Park Se-Jin, Lee sang-Woo you're on the same group...'' He said and they nodded.
''And then last but not the least... Kim Ha-Joon, Lee In-Su, Jung Ji-Hoo, Joy Noh, You're on the same group...'' he said and Joy groans excited but frustrated, Ji-Hoo smirks, Ha-Joon smiled head bowed down, In-Su's eyes flickered in amusement.
''Good luck guys... I shall see you all another day like this..'' And then Mr. Lee stepped out. The class cheered, some dancing some even celebrating.
A girl with a tight two pony tail shouts '' Free trip'' and the class cheered, the girl was Kim Ji-Soo
Joy looked displeased, her brows furrowing as her lips curled into a slight frown, clearly annoyed by the situation, her arms crossed tightly at her chest, and her eyes darted around, conveying her frustration.
Ji-Hoo, behind her, smirked confidently, a mischievous glint in his eyes that suggested he is enjoying the chaos.
Ha-Joon with his head bowed down, was smiling softly, perhaps trying to hide his amusement or nervousness or something more...
Meanwhile In-Su's eyes, shone with vivid almost fiery excitement-his gaze bright and intense, glancing at the rest of the groups.
Joy turns to Ha-Joon her expression still irritated '' Ha-Joon-ah I can't believe this jerk, Ji-Hoo is on our group.'' She muttered voice tinged with annoyance.
Ha-Joon nodded slightly a knowing smile on his face '' Right..? he will annoy us till we die..'' he replied calmly.
Ji-Hoo upon hearing the gossip and his name, leaned in playfully, placing his hands on their shoulders with a playful grin,
''Ah, this is going to be fun.... going on a trip to who knows where together.. and sleeping together...'' he said with a sly smirk.
Joy pushed his face back with her hand, eyes narrowing '' we're not sleeping together, don't make it sound weird'' she snapped turning around sharply.
Ha-Joon then turned to In-Su, a gentle curiosity in his voice '' Are you excited?'' he asked.
In-Su slowly nodded, '' Very excited'' he replied his eyes sparkling. '' But when and where will we discuss our plans?'' he asked.
''At the cafeteria'' Joy chimes in smiling.
''Sounds great...'' Ji-Hoo chimes in too.
So Ha-Joon, Joy, Ji-Hoo and In-Su all agreed to meet up at the school cafeteria to finalize their ideas.
AT THE CAFETERIA
The clatter of plates and murmur if conversation filled the cafeteria, a familiar sound track to the midday rush.
Joy perches in a wobble stool, tapped her foot impatiently and there is a slight tremor in her posture.
Across from her Ha-Joon leaned back, a gentle smile playing on his lips. There were waiting for Ji-Hoo and In-Su who apparently went to the restroom's labyrinthine depths.
''How much longer are they going to be in there?'' Joy mutters, her voice barely above a whisper, a slight sneer tugging at the corner of her lips. Ha-Joon unable to contain his amusement lets out a soft giggle, the sound barely above the general hubbub.
Just as the tension threatened to boil over, Ji-Hoo and In-Su reveal them selves, with a mischievous glint in there eyes.
''Did you wait for long?'' Ji-Hoo asked sauntering towards his table, a playful smirk aimed directly at Joy, who narrowed her eyes in response.
In-Su settled into the remaining seat.
Joy's glass perched precariously on her nose, she adjusted it with a subtle annoyed flick of her wrist.
Ha-Joon cleared his throat turning heads towards him, he produced his worn journal and a pen keeping them on the table with a soft click,
'' Since the school is providing cameras and everything'' He said voice a quiet confident murmur,
'' let's discuss what we will do is it a song MV or a short film'' He glances at each of them his eyes held a flicker of anticipation '' what do you all think?''
Ji-Hoo cleared his throat a sly grin on his face '' I think an a song MV should be nice'' he said casually, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
Joy nodded finally in agreement ''Yes I agree with Ji-Hoo for once, an MV would be nice '' she said her voice firming with enthusiasm.
Ha-Joon nodded and returned her a smile, But then his gaze shifted back to In-Su, who has been quietly observing everything his face masked in calm.
He tilted his head slightly a gentle smile on his lips. ''What do you think In-Su?'' He asked genuinely interested.
In-Su gazed at Ha-Joon then nodded slowly '' an MV is great..'' he said slowly '' but a short film will be awesome too, So.... why not do both?'' His voice calm but confident, he leaned back in his chair his eyes shinning with Excitement.
The others looked at him considering his proposal, There was a moment of silence before Ha-Joon spoke up, his tone lace with quiet enthusiasm.
''That's really a great idea In-Su, we can have both the worlds together, It's ambitious but doable.''
Joy leaned forward eyes bright with anticipation '' Exactly, we should make something memorable... something that would stand out...'' She grinned cheerfully her confidence contagious '' We will combine visuals story and music-hit all the right notes''.
Ji-Hoo who had been watching them with a smirk, slams one hand on the desk with a smirk making each of them jump slightly '' Alright then''
He said his eyes a glint of excitement '' A song, an MV a movie, let's do it all why settle just for one?'' he said and everyone nodded with smiles.