Happiness Will Come

Happiness Will Come
Chapter 3
College and Work
By: Tara-Chan

Disclaimers: Slayers belong to the original creators. This fanfic is based of a Korean drama called: Taeyang Un Gadugi: Happiness Will Come. It belongs to the producers of KBS 2. Do not sue me!

Notes: Please ignore the grammatical and spelling errors. Character may be OOC because it's AU. I apologize for all this! Well enjoy and feedbacks are welcomed!

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The next morning came and the three college students got out of the house after a hasty breakfast. Zel and Xelloss got dressed and ate breakfast with the Gabrieves. Xelloss then made a quick phone call to his house and talked with his sister quickly. Zelgadiss did the same with Sylphiel. After getting their writing utensils in their bookbags and all, they were ready to go. They met up with Filia and they all went to the nearest subway station and Filia gave them some tips on riding subways in Seoul.

"They are economically cheaper and faster. Not to mention driving around Seoul is scary as all hell." Filia explained, "But ok. Here's the map. There are several different tracks. We use this track mainly. To go to Donguk Dae Hakkyo, we go on this line. See we are here right now. We get on it and after 3 stops; we get off at this place. From there we walk and we are over there!"

Zel and Xelloss gave each other bewildered look. "The subway is pretty confusing." Zelgadiss commented.

Filia nodded in agreement. "Yes. It takes a while to get used to it. Just make sure you ride it on the right side. Or otherwise you are going to go the other way." She rolled her eyes. "That happens to my brother all the time. But ever since he joined up with Valgaav, he has an escort, so he gets lost less easily."

Both guys tried to smother their laughter, but didn't succeed. Filia heard them and gave them a dirty look and got her purse ready to hit them. "Don't you dare laugh at my brother! I know he is dense and all, but he's still a sweet, kind man!"

Xelloss smirked and shoved Zelgadiss to her. He bumped into her and both of them blushed. After regaining both of their dignity, they all ganged up on him.

"Oww!!" cried Xelloss.

"Ne fruitcake! What was that for??" Zelgadiss whacked him on the head. "You idiot!"

Filia shoved Zel out of the way and started to hit him hard on the head with her purse. "I hope this leaves some permanent brain damage on you, you Namagomi!!"

Both Xelloss and Zel gave her a questioning look. "Namagomi?"

"Means 'Raw Garbage' in Japanese. Learned it from a friend of mine. Supposed to be a serious insult in Japanese."

Zelgadiss snickered. "Fits you perfectly fruitcake!"

Xelloss grinned. "Wow! I'm flattered! Now I have two nicknames instead of one!" He smiled wider as the other two crashed.

Filia shook her head. "Whatever, lets go. We're going to be late."

They got their tickets and waited a few minutes for the subway to come. They got on it and thankfully it wasn't crowded. They sat three in row and exchange information about their schedules and classes they were planning to take. Zel was planning to take Architecture and business. So he had a rough 3 hours classes of architecture. Gets a break at 11:30 till 1. Then he has 1 hour of business. Xelloss had the schedule like Zel, but he had Business first and then law second. Filia had business with him and took several other core classes.

When they got to the campus at about 8:20, Zel went one way, while Xelloss and Filia went the other. Zel reminded Xelloss about their interview thing.

"Don't forget! Meet me at the gate at 11:30!" Zel called and ran off to class.

Filia and Xel walked the other direction. "Anyways…" Filia trailed off.

Xelloss smiled at her. "You know my pal Zel likes you. Why don't you two go out?"

Filia blushed. "Already? That's impossible!"

He nodded. "He does."

Filia blushed more. "But I…I…" Filia was cut off by the warning bell.

"Well let's hurry up ne?" Xelloss offered her his arms, and she accepted. They walked quickly to their classroom. Class started soon and they soon forgot about everything else, but what the professor was saying up in the front.

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Zel waited patiently as he paced around the gate. His professor was in a good mood, so he had let his class out 10 minutes early. Architecture was going to be tough, but he knew he could get through it easily. It's the business he's worried about. Xelloss was always better at anything that dealt with money better than him. Math wasn't exactly his strong point, but he knows enough to pass AP Calculus. Zel's strong point is visual stuff, so he decided to take architecture. Xelloss was better, not to mention he was a good orator.

Chamna (1). Where's that pal of mine!! Zelgadiss stared at the entrance of the huge building. Faintly he saw Xelloss walking with someone. As they got closer he saw that it was Filia. They were flirting as they were waking slowly. Zel sighed. Looks like Filia likes Xelloss better…but does he like her back?

He cupped his hand into a megaphone and yelled, "Hurry up!!" Filia noticed Zel yelling, so she yanked his shirt and they started to run toward where Zel was waiting.

"Well took you guys forever. How was business? Is the professor good? I have him next." Zel asked them.

They nodded vigorously. "Yeah! He's awesome man!" Xellos clapped his hand on Zel's back. "I'm gonna definitely ace this class!"

Zel rolled his eyes. "No really, like you are going to ace art!"

Xelloss pouted at him. "Awww you are mean Zel!"

Filia sweatdropped. "Well good to see you two really close and all, but don't you have a interview that's waiting?"

The two young men jumped and started to run to the subway station.

"Aishi!!! (2) WAIT FOR ME!!" Filia ran after them.

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Beo stared at a picture in his hand and sighed. Now that my daughter has gone to the states to study over there, I am lonely. Maybe these two young men that are supposed to come today will fill in her place temporarily. He glanced at his watch. Almost 12…they should be here soon. He stood up and walked around. He past by a mirror and glanced in it. He was a middle-aged man in his late 40's. His dark-brown hair was thinning, but his handsome feature was still visible on his wrinkle-free face. He still looked as if he was still in his 20's. His expression was always kind and calm. He was a carefree person that understands a lot.

"Ok…now it's 11:59. They should be here soon." As he said that, he heard someone knocking on his office door. "Come in."

Zelgadiss and Xelloss stepped in hesitantly. Filia decided to stay in the hallway and wait.

Beo gave them a reassuring smile. "Now don't be nervous you two. I won't bite or do anything inappropriate."

Both of them let out a relieved smile. Beo indicated to seat at the two chairs in front of his desk. They sat down.

"Would you like some coffee?" Beo asked them. They could see kindness and friendliness in his sparking eyes. They nodded.

Beo called for someone, and an Ajuma (3) came in and asked them what kind they wanted. After a few minutes, Beo had a strong black coffee, while Zel and Xelloss had coffee with cream and sugar. Beo took a sip of his coffee and started to ask them questions. He asked them for their full names, their birthdays, how old they were, their college schedules, and what kind of work they prefer. As they answered each questions, they started to get really comfortable with him.

15 minutes later…after more questions, Beo handed out two sets of papers to them. They accepted it and glanced at it.

"Now. This is the plan. Since both of you finish your classes at 2 in the afternoon. You both could come here by 2:30 and work till 8 in the evening. Think that'll be light?"

They nodded. Beo then got up and clapped his hands. "Ok. You two start working today after your afternoon class."

They nodded again and shook his hands. "Thank you Beo. Thank you so much!" Zelgadiss smiled widely. Wow…getting a job was easier than I thought!

Xelloss grinned too. And we aren't making minimal wages either! We are earning 30 % more than the minimal wage. Now that isn't bad at all!!

"Now be here ready at 2:30." Beo smiled at them as they left the room. Now they will be my best worker. Young, enthusiastic, and carefree. Now they won't give me any problems!

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Zelgadiss, Xelloss, and Filia had huge smiles when they reached the campus. Xelloss looked at Zelgadiss and let out a wholehearted yell. "We're the luckiest guys on Earth!!"

"I agree! This is a whole lot easier than I thought!"

Filia smiled softly at them. "I'm happy for both of you. Beo's an awesome guy. You guys are lucky to work for someone like him!"

They both turned to look at her. "Thanks Fil." Xelloss said casually. Zelgadiss blushed and softly said, "Yeah. Thank you."

"Well now, let's all go to class!" Xelloss, Filia, and Zelgadiss linked arms and skipped all the way to their class.

(1) Good grief~~
(2) Um…sorta like what Koreans say when they are frustrated. At least that's what I use! ^^;;
(3) Um…Korean for a middle-aged woman.