Bianca never expected that her second day of school would be about love. To Bianca, first love, a crush, or any fandom over anything and anyone was only a moment in their life. Yet she didn't expect that she would experience a crush that had been suddenly discontinued for a long time. And this guy had probably forgotten about her.

It was while Bianca was waiting in line for lunch. She stuffed her hands in her pockets. But she could not find her lunch money. Bianca became frantic.

"What the heck," she said, softly, "I thought I put it in my pockets!"

Bianca thought the worst: she believed that she had forgotten her lunch money at home! Bianca groaned and was clearly frustrated. Bahiyyih could relate. But she was not there today. She was in the Music Club. That was another thing that Independance Academy hosted as well. Clubs!

When Bianca got out of line, she slowly walked back to the tables. It was enough to attract the attention of Jake Shim, a boy of seventeen. He then saw the familiar face of Bianca. Suddenly, there was a flashback.

He saw himself back to thirteen-years-old. He too remembered the days when Bianca would get into trouble a lot with the school rival to Independence Academy. He then saw Bianca with the pink fancy hair ties. But it was neither the hair or body type that he liked. Not even the way she talked. It was between her complexion and her innocence that she kept. He wanted to protect her so much!

But she was in the sixth grade and he was already in the eighth grade. It was impossible for them to fall in love and date already. There was no place for love or crushes to fall into place. It was always looked down upon in most schools of South Korea.

But in Independence Academy, it was a place where relationships bloom. It was so westernized that the school's board had decided to do the same for other schools. They saw how happy the students were in classes and at break or lunch and even when they came out from school. But alas, not all of the schools agreed to this.

They thought you have to get them to study if they want to succeed and they think that they are lazy! Then there was a fight and it almost caused Seoul International Junior High to close down. But they didn't.

A thirteen-year-old Jake then walked up to the young not-yet twelve-year-old Bianca. He wanted to follow the rules. But then again, he wanted to break them at the same time. He did not want to get into any trouble. And Bianca too.

"You're Bianca, right?" he asked.

"I am not going to ever talk to anyone that would be happy with these stupid rules! We have rights, you know! And certainly, we have opinions!"

Jake stuttered. He then tried to answer Bianca's state in sentence. But because she was so angry with the rules he struggled. He understood how she felt.

"I know how you feel," he stuttered, "I hate them too. But what are we to do about it?"

"We can't control them. Secretly, we can go against them. But you saw what happened to me the other day. You ratted me out."

"I didn't want anyone to get suspicious. Everyday it's like a competition. But if that's the way you feel about it, then I won't judge you."

"Thank you!" said Bianca, "I appreciate the fact that no one else but you and I go against the stupidity of the rules that no one really wants to follow."

"I will be right behind you!"

 

*~*~*~*~*~*

 

Jake woke up from his flashback and saw the sad Bianca sitting alone. He then went up to buy her lunch. But then, Bianca noticed Jake passing by her. At first, she did not seem to recognize him. But then, as he turned around, Bianca saw his beautiful complexion, the way that his face was shaped. Instantly, she fell in love. But for some reason, she felt confused.

I haven’t had a crush since I was twelve, she thought, But, the thing is, it’s nearly impossible with love.

Bianca was not only happy, but confused. Still, she ignored her feelings. And then, as she was walking out, that was when Jake secretly placed her lunch on the same spot where she was sitting, with a little note.

Quickly, Bianca noticed and walked back to the table. The note said:

 

Terribly sorry you forgot the money. It’s sometimes easy to forget. Again, I am so sorry.

 

Inside, Bianca rejoiced. After eating her lunch, it was time for everyone to get back to class. She then walked by the boy that bought her lunch. Jake noticed. Suddenly, he felt this feeling that was quite rare for a boy his age to feel. He smiled.

“So beautiful!” he muttered aloud.

But Bianca heard this exact phrase. It startled her so much that she looked everywhere to find where the gentle voice was coming from. And then, it became quieter when most of the students walked into their classes.

Suddenly, Bianca heard a sigh. At that time, she was terrified. She then looked all around to find the voice again.

But just when she