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“Not so fast, you do realize, I am richer than him right?”  Areum wasn’t the cocky type but she wasn’t  going to be anyone’s mistress, at least not a mistress to someone who wasn’t as rich? as she was.  “And if he’s not satisfied with me?- where do you think of these things?” she said almost wanting to laugh.   “You must haven’t noticed but, you’ve got a admirer yourself, sorority girl at 3 o’ clock.” she hovered over his shoulder, nearly whispering in his ear, giving the girl a wave as she spoke to him. “Not a heiress, never will be but uh,- I think she could spend your money faster than you can count.”

Of course he was fully aware of  the stares he has been receiving, especially from the said girl. It was a surprise to know the heiress realize it and even amusing that she pointed it out as an distraction away from the original conversation.  “This is why I exist to break their heart. I would love someone who could help in counting the money and not spend it all, you feel me?” Lowering his head to the side, tilting it to align his mouth over hers, his lips almost touching hers. “You should feel lucky I’ve no interest in most girls who are in this same hall as us right now. Because I could have imagined how lonely you’d be standing here, all by yourself.” 

“Aww, our Seungie was lonely.” She teased in return with an amused smile, nudging him in the arm with her own. “If it makes you feel better, I was away for family business. It was awful.” She wrinkled her nose in distaste before shaking her head. “Nope, I’m done for the day. What about you? If you’re done, let’s blow this popsicle stand and go do something.”

“Blow this popsicle stand.” He repeated after her, slighting eyeing the petite female.  “I’m done for the day, I finished early today actually. Instead of hanging out at the usual cafe, let’s go around for a drive and stop wherever we want to.”

A sigh of relief escaped her lips once class was dismissed, ecstatic that the lecture was finally over after two full long hours. Sliding the strap of her bag onto her shoulder, the heiress followed her fellow classmates out of the room only to be suddenly stopped by long-time friend who instantly questioned her whereabouts. Pursing her lips into a pout for a moment with her cheeks slightly puffed out, the now short-haired young woman broke into a soft grin, deciding to poke fun at her tall friend. “Who knows. Why? Did you miss me?”

" That shouldn't be a question. Of course I did I've been religiously attending classes while you and Jiho have been disappearing. That is actually so heartbreaking." He grumbled playfully, ignoring stares. “ What’s next? Any more class?”

“You’re telling me to smile? but you have the stale face, you know this right?  Can’t you just be nice for one night? And actually give me a compliment, ‘Hey Areum, you actually look great for once.’ The girls back at the sorority house, are going to love how my night went with the ‘handsome prince’” 

" Yes Areum, you indeed look lovely tonight. I thought that was a given, seeing how that man,” said he, as he raised his wine glass closer to his lip while glancing over one of the invited guests before continuing; “ has  been staring at you since you entered. And I'm more than certain the girls would die to be in your place.”

“Nope, not really. Intelligence has nothing to do with income, you know. There as many dumb people on my level as there is yours. I guess so, she told this was a good school and she is. It isn’t? Try me, and I’ll be the judge of that. Besides snarky whisp- ering, can’t say much, should I expect more, though?”

“And surprisingly enough, I'd agree with you on that. dumb people are generally everywhere. This is a good school? It probably would be better without the heavy display of status. It has been quiet lately, so no don’t expect anything more than this because trust me it gets exciting at first but eventually its tiring. I’m guessing you haven’t met Yoon Jiho.”

“Well, you know, just about anything that doesn’t involve hurting people. For example, I like writing, writing is my hobby. I’m sure you must have one whether you know what it is or not. Unless you’re a sociopath.”

"Well aren't you the best role model for people in the same level as yours? Which lead me to another question:  you came in Jeguk because of your sister? Is she prettier than you? And I happened to have a hobby but that will be none of your business since its a far cry than interesting. So, anything interesting happened yet to you in here? ” 

“Girls see what they want to see, that’s why they know they can’t expect more of you, but hope to see a change of heart. Idiotic, but true. As for that, just don’t, I’m sure there’s more interesting hobbies.”

“ Let’s hear your idea of more interesting hobbies? I’d love to see how interesting and creative they would be. And this is why girls are trouble sometimes. “

“Actually, I was planning to give you that cake, exchange hellos, then you’d invite me somewhere to eat so I could leave afterwards. I’m not that cruel.” There a slight cheekiness in her tone before she raised a brow at his comment. “I obviously went rogue while you were gone. I’ve tumbled down into a web that lacks manner and kindness. I apologize for any future conflicts I may cause.”

“Did you just–” Before she could utter at least one more word, just like that he almost began to walk away with her creation. Yes, it was made for him, but some ‘thank you’ had to be said. In retrospect, Minah should’ve seen this coming and just brought a mostly eaten treat to beat him to the punch, but alas.