HWARANG Rewritten✅

17. Library

Chapter 17.
Library.

They had a free day after that and the Hwarangs went home for the day leaving Seonmoon empty; not that Sa-do minded the peace and quiet at all. It gave her time to think and clear her head. She had also wanted to leave but as it was daytime, Jang-sik was working at her father's house. And after previous incidents, she couldn't very well waltz into that place like nothing happened.

So, she contended herself with reading. It was laborious but she was getting better at it and needed to use the translation textbook far less often than before. She was sitting on her bed reading a story when Seon-woo entered the room. It was still rather early and their other roommates were yet to arrive.

She remembered her conversation with Ah-ro regarding her fellow Hwarang. Closing her book she climbed down and joined him on his bed. "So what have you been up to?" she asked casually ignoring his questioning look.

Seon-woo wasn't dumb and knew what topic she was getting to. "I am confused," he sighed dejectedly.

"About what?" There was no accusation or curiosity in her tone; just concern, because Seon-woo too, was an important person in her life. Seon-woo hesitated, unsure of how to explain himself.

Sensing his doubt, Sa-do professed, "I am worried. Not just because Ah-ro is my friend but because you are like a brother to me. I grew up alone and after meeting you I kind of understood the concept of siblings. You always protected me like an elder brother. Even before you found out about my identity. You are like an oraboni."

Seon-woo couldn't hold back the grin. "Oraboni huh?" he pronounced teasingly as he tested out the word. He pretended to ponder on it for a few seconds before ruffling her hair with a, "that doesn't sound too bad."

They sat in silence for a while. "I think I am worried that I will do the wrong thing. I want to do one thing, but my mind is telling me it will probably bring more trouble than it is worth," Seon-woo eventually disclosed, albeit unsurely.

Sa-do mulled over his words for a while. "I think you should follow your heart. Your mind will show you the path to please society which is a vicious cycle that never ends. If you follow your heart, at least you will be happy," she carefully phrased.

Seon-woo thought it over before agreeing, "I guess you are correct."

Sa-do knew he still needed some time to think things through and decided to give him some space. She excused herself with a, "I need go to the library and return some books," as she left Seon-woo alone.

She had barely stepped out of the barracks when she bumped into Ji-dwi who gave a dazzling smile on seeing her. Sa-do headed left and right and backwards as he asked, "what are you doing?"

She turned slowly so she was slightly facing him and babbled way too quickly for it to be true, "I am not doing anything."

"It seems like you are avoiding me."

Sa-do strained out a, "no I am not." Damn Ji-dwi for always noticing every little thing. Truth of the matter was that she did want to remain friends with him but after the confrontation and that hug, she felt strange around him and wanted to see less of him until she sorted out the mess in her mind. But she should have known by now that avoiding Ji-dwi was an impossible task.