Chapter 116 - Hold back (1/2)

"Finally, she is gone," Jinhee voiced out, "But what brings you here, Jaehyun?"

"Today is the last day I can visit you before going on the tour," Jaehyun said. His nonchalant expression eased up into a warm and friendly one.

"Let me lock my door. I don't want Jinkyung to interfere again," Jinhee spoke out.

Jaehyun nodded.

Walking over to her door, Jinhee closed it shut and then locked it. Turning around to face Jaehyun, Jinhee placed on a small smile on her face.

"What are you going to do about the notes and the tests then?" Jinhee questioned.

"Chaewon will be taking the notes for me, and after I return, I'll be giving the tests," Jaehyun answered.

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Her body trembled as she hid behind the door of the door of the classroom. The classroom was empty, and the lights were closed.

Through the window, the light seeped in, illuminating the darkened room. The lights in the hallways was turned off as well, and silence filled the entire room.

Lee Jinhee held both of her hands against her mouth in order to not let out a noise and avoided from making any movements.

Repeatedly, she chanted the same sentence in her mind.

'Please don't let her find me. Please don't let her find me.'

Desperation, fear, and anxiety coloured her face, and tears fell down her eyes— slowly dripping down her cheeks.

That's when three distinct footsteps could be heard, and it seemed that they were making their way towards the classroom.

"Lee Jinhee! Where are you?" Someone called out in a singsong voice.

Jinhee shuddered after hearing the voice and held her mouth more tightly. Blood dripped down her arm, and it fell on to the ground below, creating a soft noise.

"Where are you, Lee Jinhee?"