Ever since I was a kid, I've never been treated as a princess. It's because I don't want to! 😛 I've always wanted to be an explorer! I want to be a princess, but I want to rule the kingdom myself. I don't want to rely on other people. I don't need a prince to save me. I can even attack his kingdom! Muwahaha

Oh, I have an older sister. She is the royal one. Meh. At least she's treated as one. She always wish for some expensive items to our father. Which I never understood why. We never got along. Even though we live in the same mansion, we rarely talk.

Oh, and we have some friends they are Jihyun and Jumin. They have the same age as Sarah-unnie (sister's name) but I will never call them oppa. Never. Brr.

Jihyun is fun to be with... But Jumin Han. He never talks with us. That ajussi is strange. I don't care tho. I have fun with Jihyun. He likes to take pictures and I like to explore. We go on a trip sometimes.. Just to explore different places.

All of our parents are also close with each other. They even engage unnie with Jumin. Heh. Good luck to him. My sister is a spoiled brat and I'm afraid she'll act like that to him too.

Well, oh, well. It's not my problem.

What my problem is, I need to get ready for school. We were on a vacation so I'm late. Gah! I need to catch up in our lessons.

Oh yeah, I'm a gifted child. I have the same year as my older sister even tho I'm younger. Heh. I'm pretty smart.

But I'm not punctual. Hehe

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As I've entered our classroom, I can sense that my classmates are judiging me. Hmph! Why are they looking at me?!

"Ah, Ms. (Y/N), pets are not allowed inside the campus." What? What a bummer! I knew I should have stayed on my previous university! I've seen them under a bush and it seems like their mother left them.

"But can I at least keep them for now? They are just kittens and their mother abandoned them. They'll need warmth and care."

"I'm sorry Ms. (Y/N)--"

"Let her. It's just for now. We'll take care of it later" Someone said. I looked at where the voice came from.. Han Jumin's my classmate?!

"O-okay, just for now" the teacher said.

The only vacant seat is beside him so I sat there.

I told you, we're not close. He's like a robot!

"Thank you" I whispered to him

"You're welcome." He said. In an emotionless manner without even looking at me.

"I don't want to leave them..." I whispered to myself.

"Then just keep them" he suggested. I guess he heard me.

Huh? We're actually talking!

"I want to.. But pets are also not allowed in our mansion 😭"

"Then I might consider adopting them" he said.

"I-is that true? How about Elizabeth 3rd?" I asked. I feel like my eyes just twinkled. At least someone I know will take care of them. Hmm~ I know that Jihyun gave him a cat and he's kind of fond of her so I think he'll take good care of these kittens.

"Yes. I wouldn't waste my time saying it if it's not and I think she needs company when I'm not around" he stated and crossed his arms. He's still not looking at me tho.

"Woah~ But-- can I visit them sometime?" I asked him. I need his permission. I'm not really close to him. I think this is the longest conversation we had

"Of course, they would be our cat"

"Woah~ Thank you, Jumin Han" I can't help but smile at him. He looked at me but looked to the front again...

And he smiled.

He can smile?!

*dug dug*

W-why do my heart race?! I'm not even on a trip!

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It has been a month..

Every other day, I visit Minju and Jimin at Jumin Han's mansion before I go to school. They've grown yet they're still cute as ever! Since we're just neighbors, I'll just walk for a few minutes.. I suddenly missed Jihyun.. I wonder how is he now.

I think I've also got close to Jumin Han. But I'm always the one who talks. He just looks at me. AAAAAAHHHH HIS STARES ARE MELTING ME. And my heart keeps on beating fast when I'm with him. I think don't I feel this when I'm with Jihyun..

A-And I've come up with a cute nickname for him! Juju! But I do not call him that in front of himself. It's quite embarrassing.

"Come on. We'll be late" he said. Oh yeah, everytime I stay here, we always go to school together.

"Waaaah I'll miss them again. Juju, how come you don't seem to miss Elizabeth 3rd when we're at school?" I asked him

"Juju? It's cute" and he smiled while arranging his necktie. Yes. We're at his room. Do not think of anything weird tho. Eww

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"I--I-- it's a nickname for Minju!" I explained. Why did it accidentally slipped through my mouth?! 😳😭

"Hmm? I like it"

"What?"

"I prefer it over my full name"

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We're currently having a breaktime. I always sit beside him. It's as if they're saving this seat for me. No one dares to sit beside him. Meh. Jumin Han kinda look intimidating if you don't know him.

I also caught myself staying at class. I've never skipped it since then. I remembered when Jihyun was my classmate, he always nags me when I skip a class. I suddenly miss him..

"Jumin Han, do you know where Jihyun is?" I asked while biting on my bread

"I'm right beside you but you're thinking about someone else. I hate it."

"Huh?"

"He'll come back next week"

"Really?! Woah~ I can't wait to see him!" I said. I'm so excited!

"What do you even do with Jihyun?"

"We go on mountains, forests, rivers to explore nature. Oh, right, he asked you for many times but you rejected us. You always say 'I won't waste my energy on that'" I stated while imitating him. I crossed my arms, looked at another direction and tried my best not to have an emotion while saying it.

I saw him smile and again, my heart started beating faster than usual. I actually searched on the net and it said that I'm in love if I experience this. I'm inlove with someone like Jumin Han?! Ha! My first love is an unemotional cat *ehem* dad *ehem* lover? Great.

Why him, heart? It could've been Jihyun but I just treat him as my older brother. Jumin Han is engaged with my sister. I should stop this.

"It's because I would prefer to be with Elizabeth 3rd" he explained

"Ahh~ It's okay, we won't disturb you now. I miss him tho"

"I don't like it when you talk about other people."

"Huh? Why?"

"Don't mind it. I'm just blabbering things" he said so I shrugged it off.

Meh. I need to think for a week.. Where should we go when he comes back? Hmm..