Winter shoved her phone back into her pocket, rolling her eyes at Jaemin's empty threats. She continued her walk to the cafeteria, her stomach grumbling in anticipation of lunch. The corridors were crowded, but she navigated them with ease, her confident stride parting the sea of students.
As she rounded the corner, heading toward the cafeteria, she suddenly found herself face-to-face with Jaemin and his friends. They blocked her path, their expressions menacing and determined.
Jaemin stepped forward, a sneer on his lips. "Well, well, look who it is," he taunted, his voice dripping with malice. "Thour away, huh?" `u could just walk
Winter squared her shoulders, refusing to back down. "Move, Jaemin," she said coolly. "I'm not in the mood for your crap today."
One of Jaemin's friends laughed, a harsh sound that echoed down the hall. "You should've thought about that before you punched Hyunwoo."
Winter's eyes flicked to the side, where Hyunwoo stood with a bruised cheek, glaring at her. "He had it coming," she shot back. "And so will you if you don't get out of my way."
Jaemin's sneer deepened, and he took a step closer, his fists clenching. "You're gonna pay for that, Winter."
Before she could react, Jaemin lunged at her. The corridor erupted in chaos as students scattered, some watching in shock while others pulled out their phones to record the scene. Winter braced herself, ready to defend against the onslaught.
But just as the first punch was about to land, a commanding voice cut through the noise. "Stop this immediately!"
Karina Yoo, the school's student council president, marched into the fray, her expression a mix of authority and fury. She stepped between Winter and Jaemin, her presence alone enough to force them apart.
"Winter, are you crazy?" Karina scolded, her eyes flashing with anger. "Why do you always make a mess in this school?"
Winter, still breathing heavily from the confrontation, glared back. "That stupid guy started it!"
Jaemin opened his mouth to retort, but Karina silenced him with a sharp look. "Both of you, my office, now. We'll sort this out there."
Reluctantly, Winter and Jaemin followed Karina, the crowd of students parting to let them through. As they walked, Winter couldn't help but feel a mix of irritation and curiosity towards Karina. She had never seen the president this angry before, and something about her fierce determination stirred a strange respect within Winter.
The walk to Karina's office was tense and silent. Winter’s mind raced with thoughts of the impending lecture, while Jaemin seemed to be stewing in his own anger. Karina led them with purposeful strides, her back straight and her face set in a determined expression.
Once inside her office, Karina closed the door behind them and motioned for Winter and Jaemin to sit. She took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts before speaking.
"Jaemin, your actions today were unacceptable. Violence is not tolerated at Seoyeon High, and you’ve been a repeat offender." Karina’s voice was steady, but there was an edge to it that made Jaemin shift uncomfortably in his seat. "You’re suspended for two weeks."
Jaemin's face turned red with anger, but he managed to hold his tongue. He shot Winter a glare before storming out of the office, slamming the door behind him.
Karina then turned her attention to Winter, her expression softening slightly but still stern. "Winter, I understand that you were provoked, but you can't keep responding with violence. It only escalates the situation and gets you into more trouble."
Winter crossed her arms defensively, leaning back in her chair. "He deserved it."
Karina sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "You’ll spend six hours in detention. That's the lightest penalty I can give you considering the circumstances."
Winter rolled her eyes but didn't argue. She knew she had gotten off lightly this time. Karina’s stern gaze softened further as she spoke more gently. "I want to help you, Winter. You have so much potential, but you need to find a better way to deal with these conflicts."
Winter was silent, her mind processing Karina’s words. Before she could respond, the bell rang, signaling the end of the school day. Karina stood up, signaling that their meeting was over. "Go home, Winter. We’ll start your detention tomorrow."
As Winter left the office, she couldn't shake the feeling of Karina’s concern and the unexpected kindness behind her stern demeanor.
After a tense meeting with Karina and Jaemin's subsequent suspension, Winter left the school grounds, her steps heavy with the weight of the day's events. As she approached the school gates, her phone buzzed in her pocket. Pulling it out, she saw Jaemin's name on the screen and reluctantly opened the message
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