Kiss Me.

Even though it was October, the autumn heat was still stifling. I fanned myself, trying to cool down, and couldn’t stop thinking that I wanted to get home sooner than ever.

…Of course, since we’d already come all the way to Gyeongju for the school trip, it would be our lodging, not home—but I just wanted to lie on a bed and rest in the cool air from an air conditioner or fan.

‘Why does the weather keep changing so much….’

It had been cold for autumn just a few days ago, but since yesterday it had suddenly gotten hot, as if summer had come back. And we’d have to put up with weather that was practically summer for the entire school trip.

I’d checked the forecast and packed short-sleeved shirts ahead of time, but since it was still autumn, I also had to bring long sleeves in case it suddenly got cold. It was kind of annoying.

“…It’s hot.”

On top of that, we’d come to Bulguksa on a scorching day and were standing under the blazing sun. I’d never had much stamina to begin with, but I was wearing out much faster than I’d expected.

I’d been worried we might not be able to go to the pool because it had been so cold lately. Now I didn’t know whether to be glad it had gotten this hot or sad that I was already about to collapse.

Normally, I would’ve felt the former, but today, at least, the latter was much stronger.

“Are you okay? If it’s too much, should I ask the teacher to let you rest for a bit?”...