She's beautiful.

She's rich

. She's popular.

She's Krystal Jung. Almost every student in our school wants to be her friend. And I'm very lucky to be her best friend. Yes, best friend. This boyish girl is actually her best friend.

 

"And the prettiest girl in school arrives!" announced by a guy who has an obvious crush on Krystal.

 

"Here he goes again." she whispered before saying: "Taemin-ah! Please find us a vacant seat!"

 

He rose from his seat. "The cafeteria's full. But you can sit here instead." and he offered his seat. Krystal accepted the offer.

 

I guess I'll just have to stand behind her. I can't leave her, you know.

 

"I want to spend more time with Krystal. But unfortunately, I have a class in fifteen minutes." Taemin said. " Bye Krys!"

Krystal just smiled and Taemin walked away.

There are two other guys on the table. Taemin's friends. The one who's busy eating his chicken dish is Onew. And the other one is Henry.

 

Henry and I are close. We share the same interests. I enjoy spending time with him. He's funny. He's the coolest when he plays the violin. But he's too busy talking to his phone.

 

"Amber-unni! How about you?"

 

Oh yeah! I'm Amber. Amber Liu. I'm always mistaken as a boy because of my boyish features. Well, I'm used to it.

 

"Don't worry Krys. I can-."

 

"Amber, sit here. I'm done eating." Onew said as he rose from his seat.

"You sure?" I asked.

"Yeah."

"Okay." and I sat on the chair. "Thanks."

"I have to do something important. Bye guys!" and we watched Onew disappear.

"I'm about to offer my seat to you." and then I realized that Henry is actually talking to me.

"You're too busy to notice Amber standing behind me." Krystal said.

 

"So Krys, tell me, what's the score between you and Taemin?" I asked.

"It's to obvious! He likes me!"

"And?"

"He's not my type.

" "What's your type then? Guys like me?" Henry asked Krystal with a grin.

 

"Ha-ha. Very funny." Krystal aswered sarcastically. "In your dreams, Lau!" Henry pouted. And then he turned to me

 

. "Amber, you've been busy with something, I guess. Because I rarely see you nowadays."

 

"Uhm-yeah. We've been busy preparing for the exhibit." I answered.

"Exhibit?"

"The photography club's organizing a photo exhibit."

"If you need a model, I'm here."

 

Krystal said. And someone called my name.

 

"Yo Amber!" I know it's him.

 

Even without looking. Key.

Krystal rose from her seat with a big smile on her face.

 

"Hi." she greeted him.

 

But Key just ignored her. If Taemin saw that, he'll beat Key to death.

 

"Yo Key!" I said and we bump fist.

"Are you done with your assignment?" he asked.

"Ugh! Not yet!" I answered.

"Me too. How about doing it together?"

"I think that's a great idea!"

"I'll call you, okay?" I nodded. "Too bad, I have to go. See you later, Amber!" and I watched him walk away.

 

"Aish. Who's that?" Henry asked. I noticed a little change in his mood.

 

"Yeah. Who's he?" Krystal asked. Her eyes are glittering.

 

"He's Kim Ki Bum. Or Key. We're on the same club and been doing things for the exhibit together." I explained. And I noticed Krystal's glittering eyes again. "Ya! Krys! What's with your eyes?"

"Together? For how long?!" Henry asked.

 

"A month? I dunno." I start shaking Krystal. "Ya! Ya! YA!"

 

"He's a boyfriend material. Unni! Introduce me to him. Arasseo?!"

 

"Fine. Fine."

 

***

 

Several weeks later...

 

While walking down the hall, I noticed a familiar guy walking. I tried to catch up. And after catching up, I'm glad to know that it's really him.

"Henry!" I called.

"Amber!" he called back and then he smiled.

"Where have you been? You've been missing for a week!!!"

His smile grew wider. "Concerned?"

"Psh. Concerned? YES! I AM!"

He laughed. So hard.

"YA!" I punched him lightly at his shoulder. "Why are you laughing?"

 

"You should look at yourself. Your expression's a killer!"

 

I punched him again. But this time, a real punch. Then I gave him a real 'killer' look. He stopped laughing. " I was sick."

 

"Sick? And you did'nt tell me?"

 

"I told Onew to tell you. That Onew... By the way I can't call you either. I lost my phone but don't worry. I'm already fine."

 

"That's a relief." I sighed.

"I'm going to the cafeteria. You?"

"Cafeteria. Let's go together."

 

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