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Story Draft 2

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Project Description

Write a short story in which you represent a cultural group or individual members of that group in a particular way. You may choose to present a traditional view of that group or you may challenge the traditional view. Some possible groups include: teenagers, parents, families, Australians, migrants, soldiers, surfers, bikers, females, males, schoolies, friends, lovers, athletes, sports stars, musicians, and so on.

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Why Her?

Drip. Tears started to fall as she heard the last goodbyes from her family and friends at Brisbane Airport. Vicki Kim had never been overseas yet she was here, here in Australia. As she took her first step down the stairs, the sound of the jet turbines winding down gave her shivers down her spine.

January 23rd, 2017. It’s been two weeks since Vicki had arrived in Australia, and she was so excited to start her first day at her new school. Queensland Academy. Now being the new kid, you’d think she would be happy and cheerful like a kid when they get their first toy but when she walked into her new classroom full of brown desks and wooden chairs, her confidence and excitement just went down the drain. Stares. Whispers. Eyes were looking sternly at her as though she had. 

“Hey so I heard you were the new kid” he said with an uplifting tone as if he wanted to make Vicki feel comfortable.

“I guess so” she replied without turning around and knowingly that she was the new student but also seemed unsure.

“My name is Henry Choi, pleased to meet ya” She turned around and analysed his appearance, the way he sits on his chair, his posture but to only realise she was stunned and taken back by his heavenly image that had spoken to her with a voice as delicate and as soft as an angel, with lips as red as a rose, his skin so flawless and perfect and dark chestnut brown hair shiny as silk.

“My name is Vicki. Vicki Kim.” She replied stuttering and struggling to find her words distracted when her eyes made contact with his charming eyes and attractive body. “Hey uh… by any chance, are you Korean?” she asked nervously asked the boy who she had only met for 30 seconds.

He responded with a soothing smile that sent shivers down her spine as he replied “yes.” She smiled back with the thought that she was not alone. There were other Koreans that go to this school too.

“I was wondering –“Vicki was cut off by the teacher. Class will commence.

“We’ll talk more at lunch,” he told her just before he quickly and attentively turned around.

RING RING RING. The sound of the bell notified Vicki that it was lunch time. She packed her bag and instinctively followed the other students to the cafeteria. 

The white polished floor gave a clear reflection, like a mirror, which displayed Vicki's image. Just her.