AUTHOR'S POV

"So he gave them such punishment!?"

She thought as she takes a brief look at the man standing in the centre of the ground.

Slightly holding the railing she sees the two soldiers running around the ground breathlessly.

While one of the soldiers plops on the ground "Commander, I'm so sorry for the mistake I did....but I promise I won't repeat it again, he was the one who insisted me to do so.... aishh!!"

The other soldier stops and walks back towards the one who just blamed everything on him.

As he says " Don't blame me , I was not the only one who was craving for chittos burger, you jerk you told me to bring that in the room and said no one will get to know about us eating junk food , huh how can you forget your own words" he shouted almost getting frustrated over the man laying in the ground.

"Hajimmaaa, I just said that jokingly, but I didn't know you will actually bring them sneakily " he said whining and twisting on the ground.

"michyeosseo!!! Your joke brought us here" he sat on the other soldier's stomach while holding his collar, totally forgetting the fact that someone else was Also present there , observing their every move.

"ENOUGH!!!" A voice came from behind making them all flinch including yn who was Almost drowned in the drama fully enjoying it , while the one soldier sitting on the other one fell on the ground immediately after hearing that strict voice.

"C...commander !! S.. sorry I didn't do anything he provoked me " one of them said while the other one glared at him .

"Is this a military academy or a fish market, huhh!? " The commander said marching towards them , as they gulped hardly by each passing second.

They all froze at the spot seeing his blood shot eyes.

"You are assigned here to serve your country but seems like you enjoy more , fighting like some elementary school kids , I wonder how you all are going to fight at the boarder!!" The commander said as they both looked down, not Ready to face the punishment they are going to get after doing another mistake.

"B..but-" the soldiers tried to speak in unison but got cut ,

"Shut up! 50 Rounds in-" he said while looking at his wrist watch "10 minutes"

Their eyes widened, while body immediately started shaking, wasn't this the previous punishment they got but again? This man is so cruel yn thought as she saw them whining while kicking their legs in air .

Serving in military is not a piece of cake .

"Your time starts now" saying that the commander walks Away before leaving the ground as the two soldiers started running for their lives, they need to complete the punishment in the given time any how .

"And don't you dare skip the punishment I'm watching you both from my office" he finally leaves.

"All because of you bitch, I hate you !" One of them said .

"Still you are , here running for your life with me... haha!" The other said mockingly.

Taking a deep sigh yn turned around in order to go inside her room.

"Gosh I don't know how our training will start , Aaa-" she flinched after seeing a Shadow standing inside the room as the rooms lights were off.

"Girl why are you screaming like a maniac " Ashy said in her sleepy voice while coming outside of the room .

"Who wouldn't when you are literally standing here like some creepy ghost , bish tie your hairs you almost gave me heartattack " yn said while walking past ashy before sitting on the edge of her bed.

Ashy looked at her clueless, "huh? Ahh forget it but what were you doing outside at this hour ?"

"Umm.... I'm Missing eomma appa so much " she said taking a deep breath while looking outside the window.

The moon is glowing so brightly.

"You know I also miss them , but I know it's just because we aren't used to stay out from our home , that's why you must be feeling uneasy" ashy said before tugging herself into the blanket.

"Hmm...I think you are right " yn said while closing her eyes , trying to sleep.

"So chill and sleep our training will start Tomorrow, girl I wonder how I'm going to manage, I pray that I don't do anything stupid" ashy said pointing at the fact that how clumsy she is

"bruh I wish I won't do anything to get second hand embarassed ahhh we are the only girls here and all are men I'm literally nervous to face them"

"Chill not everyone them are same here , you see how polite Sargent kim was " she remembered the moment they met Sargent kim he was so sweet and the way he showed them each corner of the academy and even provided them the room separate from the soldiers , this made him different from the others atleast he wasn't behaving like the commander she saw in the ground, well it's a commander's duty to maintain discipline among the candidates.

"Hahh.... let's sleep now I woke up and didn't saw you that's why I was going outside to check on you , so now you are here , let's sleep already it's pretty late" ashy said before pulling the blanket upto her chest.

"Hmm ....good night " saying this yn turned towards the window looking at the moon.

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It's all foggy and she sees a boy standing at some distance, she says hi but he doesn't reply and starts walking, she becomes confused and starts walking behind him but her legs trip and she falls on something, it was a bag she opens it and finds some sketches of her and notes also a diary in it....there was written

"Maybe in next life you will choose me"

Time skip next day-

"again that dream" but she keeps chanting those sentences "maybe in next life you will choose me" why he said that ?

She keeps thinking....there was sleeping ashy without any worry , her eyes falls on the clock..... it's only 3:00 in the morning....what will she even do after waking up this early even though they are in military training centre but the schedule for their training is different and limited compared to the soldiers.

"Why do i wish to go back in time and arrive at the platform just a little earlier....maybe things would have been different if i was able to arrive on time before his departure?

Maybe i wouldn't have to see those dreams after confronting him.... Maybe i wouldn't have to wake up after seeing the same dream again and again.......just maybe my sleeps would've been peaceful if i had talked with him"

She said facepalming herself taking a deep breath she stared at the ceiling after remembering the way he turned his back and never turned around..

to see how much she wanted to stop him ....

to see how much she was desperate to meet him for one last time.....

to see how much she was holding in her heart.....

Her feelings....

Her love ...

For him ....

for the boy she fell in love at first sight......

The boy who was the reason behind her early arrival at the University , why?

Just to keep motivational notes for him, if he used to feel low...

To cheer him if he tops in the class....

Write sweet words for him....

Without getting caught....

Secretly Leaving his favourite comics in his locker.....

As a secret admirer of him.....even though she could have given him everything by herself,still.

"Aish....why I'm even thinking about him , it's not like he would have cared if I told him!!"

She thought to herself.....

"He was the heartthrob afterall"

"And I was just an average girl....in everyone's eyes, but his? I don't know!"

A sad chuckle escaping from her mouth, after realising whatever she is seeing is only in her dream.....her subconscious mind is doing this to her ....

this is the effect he has on her even if she tried to deny the fact that she was nothing but just a mere girl ...for him , her heart would say something else and dreams will show the things she wants to see and believe...

Just like him waiting for her at the railway station the train leaving the station and her running behind it in order to get a hold and step inside it .....

While she knows it's actually in the dream and he never waited for her....Never!

Cause the train was already gone even before she could arrive at the station .

A heavy sigh leaving her mouth as she looked at the ceiling "it's not like he is missing me or something.....he must have found someone else for himself till now and here I'm still stuck in his memories"

Holding the pillow inbetween her arms she looked outside....the moon is now peaking through the window.....

"Why are you stealing glances at me ? Oh stop mocking me and just flirt with your stars....you don't have to miss anyone like i do.....afterall you are already surrounded with many stars twinkling around you"

Clutching the pillow she stared at the moon and whispered " it's been years ....he must have changed right? I wonder how he must be looking....." She said while pouting

"Hey you....you must have seen him like you see me right? You live at several places at once......hmm.....how does he looks like? Does he still wear those ear piercings? Is he still having those silky long hairs? "

She said looking at the moon, waiting fir the answer as if the moon will jump inside her window and give her the details she wants to know about her first love...

Oh yes it was love!

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YN sat in her corner seat, the same one she always chose. Her books were spread open, highlighters scattered around like candy, and her focus was locked on the words on her notebook.

She had promised herself she wouldn't get distracted today,not by people, not by food, and definitely not by him.

But then she heard that voice.

Low. Familiar. A little smug.

"Still trying to conquer the world with those notes, Miss Scholar?"

Her heart tripped. She looked up, and there he was-Jeon Jungkook, standing right in front of her with his dimpled grin and a paper bag in his hand.

Her favorite snacks peeked from the top,strawberry mochi, tteokbokki, and those honey-butter chips she had been avoiding for weeks.

"Jungkook-what are you doing here?" she whispered, glancing around as if his presence might draw unnecessary attention. Which, of course, it already had.

He plopped down on the chair opposite her, ignoring the curious glances from nearly every girl in the café. "Having lunch with my favorite person," he said simply, setting everything on the table.

Her eyes widened. "Why this much? Are you feeding a whole team? Or maybe two people?"

He shrugged, biting back a smile. "Two, actually. You and me. I didn't feel like eating alone."

And just like that, the whispers started. She could feel the daggers from all corners, sharp eyes burning holes into her back.

The "perfect" Jeon Jungkook, the golden boy of their department, sitting with her? Sharing food with her? Unthinkable.

"Jungkook..." she said quietly, fingers fiddling with her pen. "You shouldn't eat with me."

He looked at her, clearly amused. "Why not?"

She hesitated, her voice barely above a whisper. "You're... a popular guy. You shouldn't sit with someone like me."

He leaned back, arms crossed, and gave her a look that made her want to sink into her chair.

"Someone like you?" He repeated the words like they were the most ridiculous thing he'd ever heard.

"YN, I can sit wherever I want. And I'll eat with whoever I want. You-" he pointed at her "-happen to be my favorite person on campus. Actually, scratch that-you're my bestest friend. So stop talking nonsense."

Her eyes widened. He continued, voice firm but playful, "And if any of those idiots out there dare to annoy you, just tell me once. I'll make sure they forget how to show their faces in the campus next day."

YN's lips parted, cheeks slowly tinting pink. Her chest felt warm in that painfully soft, fluttery way.

Because this-this-was Jungkook. The one who never cared about what others said, who never once looked at her with judgment or pity.

She tried to hide her smile, but he caught it.

"Ah, there it is," he teased. "The famous YN blush."

She rolled her eyes, laughing softly. "Shut up!"

He grinned wider, leaning forward. "You know, if you say you're gaining weight again, I'm lifting you right here in front of everyone."

Her mouth fell open. "You wouldn't dare!"

"Oh, I absolutely would," he said, already pretending to grab her wrist. "Weight? Where's the weight? I can't see it!"

She burst out laughing, swatting his hand away. The café might have been full of judgmental eyes, but in that moment, all she saw was him, her safe place in a world that never stopped watching.

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Her love for him was still there...

It never fades.... instead it's getting young by the time passing....

She thinks looking at the mirror before closing her eyes.... going into a deep slumber......

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Next Day~

Kicking the blanket she turned off the alarm, thinking it might be so early in the morning cause the air coming from the window is pretty cold .

"Agh.... what's the time" she said yawning, expecting to get any answer from ashy but the room was all silent.

Her eyes shot open as she looked at the bed and found it empty "hmm? Where did she go?"

Thinking she looks around the room only to find Ashy coming inside wearing her uniform.

"Ohh you woke up ?" Ashy saud looking at tbe mirror while yn was still in shik Shak shok .

This lazy girl woke this much early, where did the sun rise from ?

Finding yn looking at her in amusement ashy said while fixing her cap , yes cap afterall doctors also have to wear the similar uniform like soldiers in the training center.

"Stop looking at me and go hurry, you already woke up late we have 10 minutes to arrive at the training area"Ashy said while wearing her boots.

While yn glared at her before taking out her trunk.

"Why didn't you wake me up ? " She questioned as ashy rolled her eyes in response.

"Don't blame me bish I almost kicked your a$ but you were sleeping like a dead lamb , that's not my fault"

tying her shoe lace she lastly fixed her uniform before saying " Now stop arguing and go we are running out of time and yes take a Good bath " she said cheeckily.

"Ok but where is the bathroom? " Yn asked but stopped immediately and took a sharp breath before asking again "t...there is a seperate bathroom for girls....right?" She said nervously.

"No" ashy said casually while taking out her belongings and fixing her bed.

"What? Then where did you took shower ?" She asked as ashy licked her lips while smirking.

"Where everyone does"

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