The Chemistry

"How am I supposed to finish all these alone?! This is so irritating!", I shouted. After the professor instructed us about the assignment yesterday, I have been sticking to my chemistry book while holding a pen. "What are you doing here, Seo-yeon?",  I looked around to find Hangyeol approaching me. "You're in the cafeteria and not even eating anything. Do you like chemistry this much?", he teased me.

"Hahaha its not like that. We have been assigned a chemistry assignment for the midterms. So, I've been working hard.", I replied as I put my gaze on the book. "But wasn't it given to be done in a pair?" Sangwan along with Jae-eun inquired. "When did you guys come?" I asked them as I moved aside to make space for all to seat. "Weren't you all busy with the upcoming basketball tournament?", I added. "We sure are but Jae-eun was hungry so we decided to take a break.", Sangwan replied.

"Hey, are you blaming me? It was you whose stomach was grumbling out of hunger! You even made me step out of my practice.", Jae-eun disagreed as she glared at him. "What about Ho-jin? Didn't he tag along with you guys?", Hangyeol asked them. "Well, he told us that he had an important thing to do, so he left before us.", Sangwan replied. "Anyways, is it true Soe-yeon? Then why are you doing it alone?", Jae-eun inquired while changing the topic. "Well, it's not like I'm willingly doing it alone. I just don't have any other choice.", I sighed.

"By the way, Jae-eun how did you know about it? I mean you're not in my department.", I inquired as I raised my eyebrows towards her. "Well, Sangwan and Ryng mentioned it.", she replied. "Don't even mention him. This is too much! I can't finish these all alone! Where is he?!", I cried as I glared at Jae-eun that left everyone dumbfounded. "I am not sure but I think I saw him on the rooftop.", Sangwan murmured. "Fine! I'm going to teach him a lesson.", I said as I rushed off towards the rooftop.

"Woah.. I've never seen her like this before, I wish Ryung luck.", he remarked. "Stop laughing, it's all Ryung's fault. How could he tell her to do all the work alone? He sure is mean, really mean.", Jae-eun said as she sat beside Hangyeol. "I guess you're right? After all, he is your brother.", Sangwan teased Jae-eun. "You're right. Wait a minute, did you just put me and Ryung in the same species?!",  Jae-eun exclaimed.

"What a surprise! You're not as dumb as I had imagined.", he replied as he gazed at her. "What?! You called me dumb?!", She confronted him. "Are you also deaf? Didn't you hear me?", he inquired. "Ah sure, I'm so lucky that Mr Sangwan appreciated me. As a return gift take this.", she said as she threw her plate which was full of food towards Sangwan "How is it?", she laughed at him. "How dare you?!" Sangwan shouted. "You both, stop acting like kids. Do you consider yourselves as some characters of cartoon-like Tom and Jerry?", a moment of silence was spread as Hangyeol questioned both of them in his calm yet deep voice.

"Now you both, if you have finished your lunch then let's go back to practice, Ho-jin must be waiting for us.", he added. "We're sorry Hangyeol, we'll immediately head to the court.", Sangwan apologized to him before heading towards the basketball court. "I should be heading back to practice as well. See ya guys!", Jae-eun waved them goodbye as she returned to her team for the basketball practice.

Meanwhile, Seo-yeon, who was furious at that time, was heading towards the rooftop. "Where the hell is he?", I murmured to myself. "Ryung Gwan! Where are you? Come out if you're not a coward!", I shouted. "Do you think you can make people do whatever you want?!", I added as I started looking for him on the rooftop. Suddenly I heard a whispering voice, I started looking for the owner of the voice but I couldn't find anyone. So, I went further.

In the corner, I saw a shadow. Though it seemed a bit creepy, I gathered my courage and headed towards it. When I did, I saw a familiar figure which was fully covered with blood. I was totally dumbstruck when I saw him. " Ryung? Ryung Gwan? Is that you? Hey, wake up! What happened to you?!" I cried as I held him. "What should I do now? Wake up. Please.", I whimpered as I could feel tears falling from my eyes. Why did this situation seem so familiar? His blood was delicious. It seemed to have different and special flavour. I was craving for his blood. "Wh-what am I thinking? Stop it! Please." I cried out as I found myself sinking into the thoughts that could have never appeared in the mind of a stable person.

I couldn't see anything else, everything came off vivid. Suddenly, a voice appeared on my mind, "Mom! Mom! What should I do?", the young 17-year-old teen, Seo-yeon called for her mother to help her. "What happened? Why are you calling me? Seo-yeon, my child, why are you crying?", Her mother approached her. "Mom... I.. I.. killed her.. there was blood everywhere.. Mom, he was there too. Now, what should I do? I.. I... couldn't stop myself.. I drank her blood, mom.Now what should I do?! H-help me, mom, please."The young teen was in blot out of blue and scared. She could have never imagined that the terrifying fact of her being a vampire would have ended her best friend's life."

It had been an hour since Ryung had been hospitalised. "Please wake up. I beg you. I promise that I'll do the project all alone so please.", I begged him as I was beside his bed. My tears were falling as they would never end. It had been years since I've let out any drops of tears since the accident, even for someone close to me. I was told that I had lost my memories due to a car accident where I had lost my parents. But why was I acting like this? I was sitting near his bed holding his hands tightly waiting to see him open his eyes for an hour now.

"You're so mean, did you know that?", I complained, hoping for a reply. "Of course, I do. Everyone in the university says that including you.", my eyes were watering, I was overwhelmed as I heard his reply. Our eyes met and his hand moved towards me rubbing up against my tears. I was really surprised. It was like a fairy tale. It felt warm. "I'm alright now. So, please don't cry.", the words leaving out of his mouth felt like a magical spell. Isn't it funny? Why was I acting like this? Ryung Gwan, you are driving me crazy.