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(Jiae’s POV)

I woke up the next day and got ready to go to school. After so much crying and thinking last night, I don’t know if I will be okay when I go to school. I blasted some happy songs to get myself into the

mood before going to school. My phone played I’ll Be Yours by Girl’s Day and I couldn’t help but to dance to it as well. Honestly, it would be really nice to be pretty like them. Then, I wouldnt even care what I do because there will always be someone who loves me. Because I am pretty. Aren’t people nowadays like that?

For today, I felt as if I should put on a bit of make up and bring some extra shirts because I remember I have to go to work today with Jongup. I stared at myself in the mirror. The eyebag under my eyes were no jokes and my eyes were so swollen due to the last night’s crying session. Ahhh… I am so annoyed with myself right now.. I took out some bb cream and the compact cushion to cover up everything.

Out of the blue, my phone vibrated. I picked it up and read the message. It was from Yongguk. An instant smile was made without even trying.

Morning. I’m going out early so I cant meet you in front of your door hehehe.. have fun at school kid. :) 

Hit me twice, I still wonder why that girl cheated on Yongguk. Like, why? Maybe he’s too plain and boring for adult girls? Is it because I am a high school kid and I feel like he’s so cool because he’s older? Is it like that? Pouting, I typed in my reply.

Nae. Catch you later Tigger ahjussi! >.<

I hugged my phone, smiling like a total idiotic person. He really knows how to make my heart goes dugeun dugeun and I am not going to deny it anymore. Maybe I am slowly falling for him because he’s just too cute. Happily, I dialed Naomi’s number. She picked up on the forth ring.

“EO? Why suddenly call me? We can meet at school right?”

“Ya, are you mad or something? I just want to tell you about ditching school.”

“Pfftt, ya Oh Jiae. Since when do you learn on ditching school? Arrasseo. I am in. Where to?”

“Uuuu~ you’re so hypocrite sometimes. Should we go to the arcade today? I really want to release some tension.”

“Then, it’s better to go to some clubs.” she laughed. “Fine! Just bring a spare clothing. We might end up drinking.”

“i am bringing my clothes. I have to go to work later with Jongup anyways...”

“Ya~ I heard about you guys. No wonder you were weird lately. Anyways.. Imma invite some kids with us so atleast if we get caught, it wouldnt be that bad. Deal?”

“Deal.”

**

I waited for Naomi in front of one of the biggest arcade place in Seoul. I kept my blazer inside my bag and just wore the white shirt and left two buttons ed so I wont look that nerdie. Instead of putting my hair up as usual, I let my hair go and wore my specs, which was a rare sight for anyone to see. Even for Naomi.

Waiting seems forever and finally she came with like 3 other kids. I squinted my eyes to have a better vision. “Oh Jiae!” she waved hyperly at me. Smiling, I waved back but still trying to see who were the kids she brought along. My jaw dropped and my chest felt heavy when she actually brought Youngjae and Jongup and this one boy who Naomi always talk about. Well well well, looks who just got herself a fling.

BUT STILL… why does she have to drag these two idiots along?

Naomi put her arm around me and kissed my cheeks. Unlike her, she was bolder than I am so she literally ed her shirt until u can see her cleavage and she tied the hem of her shirt together and, well, it looked stylish. Very stylish. Youngjae cringe at the sight. “Gosh. Does girls always kiss each other?” he asked in disgust. Christian, Naomi’s scandal, nudged Youngjae. “It could actually get pretty hot when they actually start making out.”

Naomi crossed her arms across her chest. “You really want to see that now?” she asked in that y tone. He raised an eyebrow. “Well babe. If you could do it, I bet even Youngjae couldn’t resist ing you too,” he winked. I internally vomited and Naomi laughed. “Stop it. Whoever get to touch this lady here is a winner. She does has things she keeps,” Naomi said and slapped my , making me squealed. “Dude, what the !” I hit her shoulder but she just laughed and walked to Christian.

The five of us walked together. Well, Youngjae was busy with the couple and I am here stuck with Jongup. Clearing my throat, I nudged him. “Didn’t know you ditch school too,” I said. Jongup just smiled and pulled on his bag strap a little. “Well, i was just following Youngjae. Didn’t know you would be here too..” he said and looked at me. He squinted his already small eyes. “Are you wearing make up?” he asked.

I could instantly feel my cheeks went hot. This dude really.. I looked at him straight in the eyes and said. “Yes. Why? Is it wrong? Huh?” attacking him with questions. He chuckled. “No. It looks pretty. You rarely wear make up and specs. So..” he shrugged, turning away. I rolled my eyes but my heart was jumping in excitement. This boy knows his words.

We entered the arcade and began to play games. They told me and Jongup to play the dance arcade game. I turned to look at Jongup. He just shrugged and got on to the dance machine. I gave Naomi the look and mouthed ‘no’ but she pushed me. One thing I don’t like about playing this thing was when your s will start jingling around. . Are my bras tight enough right now? I am so killing Naomi after this.  

“What song should we dance to?” Jongup asked as he survey to the songs. I pouted and made faces. He noticed and laughed. “Come on~ let’s start with something simple?” I turned to look at the three crackheads and they were whispering with each other. Mad, I said, “Don’t go easy on me. If I win, you have to buy me a new phone!” Jongup blinked a few times. Then, he shrugged. “Let’s just warm up first.” he went on and chose T-ara’s Roly Poly but intermediate. Not hesitating, I stepped on the okay button. I do need a new phone anyways.

“JIAE! JIAE! JONGUP! JONGUP!”

The three cheered behind us. The song started quite fast but I managed to catch the beat. Not thinking about anything else, I began to enjoy. “Ayye, I am not going to lose to you if you’re this good~” Jongup sang and he began to play properly. “watch me,” I challenged him.

The two of us ended up in three different rounds and he won two of them. Anyhow, I had so much fun. Just when I was about to got off from the platform, I tripped over something but managed to hold on his arm. In split seconds, Jongup caught me and made me fell onto him instead of the floor.

I could literally hear those crackheads hollered in excitement.

“Jiae, you okay?” Jongup asked. I got off him and fixed my glasses, nodding. “I’m okay. Just that my legs are tired that’s all.” I told him. Out of the blue, Youngjae squat beside us and said. “There had some waiting room over there. Here,” he handed me some cold sprays. “I don’t know why I brought it but it helped since Jongup always does sports and hurt himself.”

“Did you steal Dora’s bag? Damn you have everything,” I grabbed the can spray and tried to walk. Just when I was about to take my next step, someone lifted me up in the air and carried me away. My arms instinctively wrapped around his neck for dear life. Jongup chuckled. “I wont let go. Promise.”

For some reasons, that words sounded so heartbreaking to me. However, not wanting to overthink, I just hugged his neck.

We entered the room and he put me down on one of the chairs. He put down our bags and began to look at my leg. “your ankle…” he muttered. I sighed. “sprained ankle? Really? I didn’t even realize because I was having so much fun,” I couldn’t help but to giggle. He did too. “I can see that. I know I can beat you. You’re not that good anyways,” he stuck out his tongue playfully at me. I hit his shoulder. “stupid,”

Just when we were talking, the door suddenly began to close. “Jongup.. d-door!!” I screamed and ran towards the door but fell halfway. Jongup ran to the door and tried to open it. But, it was locked. “OPEN THE DOOR!!” he screamed.

“not unless you settle things out!”

“Youngjae?” we both said in unison. “I am so tired of seeing my friends hurt. So please. I’ve planned this and I don’t care if I am going to be slaughter by any one of you but I just want you guys to talk about it. Everything..” youngjae said. “We’ll be back before the arcade close. I already talk to the owner.”

“Youngjae! Youngjae ah!! Yoo Youngjaee-” “Stop it, Jonguppie. It’s no use.” I told him and held on to my burning ankle. Jongup saw my struggle and he helped me out. The boy lifted me up and placed me on the chair. I couldn’t stop but to stare at him. “You’re burning some holes on me with those stares,” he said. His face was still bury in his palms. I placed my hand on his shoulder and squeezed it softly.

“i don’t know why.. but I feel like you’re keeping something from me.. what is it?” I asked him softly. Jongup didn’t budge. “Jongup ah-”

“Can you shut up?” he raised his voice at me and I startled, backed away from him. Jongup noticed my reaction and looked away. “.. I can’t take this anymore..” he mumbled and his shoulders began to move up and down rapidly. He was crying. My heart broke to pieces when I saw him crying. “J-jongup..”

“i know that you know very well how it feels to be neglected and rejected, Jiae. You know and you told me you don’t want anyone else to feel it other than you because you warned about how painful it can be. Yet,” he broke into some psychotic laughter. “you made me felt neglected and rejected. You pushed me away one day and they next you pulled me back to you and pretended as if nothing happens between us. Do you know how much I endure for you?”

There. He finally said it. I couldn’t respond anything. I was paralyzed . I had never felt so attacked in my life and right now, I wished I have a gun and shoot myself right in the head. Jongup looked at me with his red, swollen eyes. Without myself knowing, I broke into tears too. “Am I that pathetic to you? Do I look like a brat to you? I tried so hard.. Jiae.. I just wanted to show you. The song was for you.  Everything was for yo-”

I stopped him from talking by kissing his lips. My hands were on his laps and my eyes were closed. I don’t want to hear it anymore. It’s too painful to accept the fact now. It’s too much for me. I backed away from Jongup slowly and he was staring at me. I closed my eyes and hugged my legs closer to my chest. “it hurts me too to do that. I wasn’t having the good times like you said. I am suffering too.” I cried.

“You have someone by your side besides me. I know by the time I said that, his name pops in your head. Jiae.. I know..” he said softly. “I am nowhere now for you. We’re just friends and that’s all we’re gonna be even in the future.” I glared at him. “prove it,”

Before I could even continue with what I was about to say, he pounced on me and continued to kiss my lips. The kiss was so painful and it made my chest throbbed in pain but I want it. I know Jongup wants it too. The kiss got heated up and we began to tug on each other’s shirts. I moaned when he suddenly bit down on my lips.

“i want you.. even for now.. please..” he mumbled in between the kisses.

I want you too, Moon Jongup. I want you too..

To be continued.