𝟿𝟿 𝙻𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛

two.

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people don't notice broken things.

but people don't see the breaks and cracks if you look and act perfect.

because they are too busy focusing on the perfection.

if they notice imperfection, they move on to something else with perfection.

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"why can't my Eomma tell that I'm broken on the inside?"

"honey, she's just an emotionless bitch. She got greedy with your intelligence and beauty."

"Yuna, stop swearing."

"Dallia, stop being controlled."

"I'm---yeah, you're right."

"think about it. Have you ever had a happy moment in your life?"

"not really."

"have your parents ever complimented you?"

"well they did when I got awards and was a topper."

"they're only using you for their own benefits."

and that was Choi Dallia's worst fear.

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"you tired?"

"yeah. Don't you have somewhere else to be than to bother with a loser like me? Aren't you the school's ice skating prince?"

"I mean, it's an honor that such a beautiful and intelligent girl thinks of me that way. But no, I have a week off for skating."

"lucky..."

"did you just not hear my compliment?"

"stop gasping dramatically like that, you're about to catch flies if you look like that."

"how dare you compare me to a--"

"when did Park Sunghoon get this sassy?"

"I think I spent too much time with my friends."

"that makes sense. Especially, what's his name? Oh, Kim Sunoo."

"that does make sense."

"your laugh is beautiful, you should laugh more."

"I do, but just with the people I care about."

"so does that mean you care about me?"

"I'm starting to."

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"is that Choi Dallia with Park Sunghoon?"

"you think they're dating?"

"I wouldn't be surprised. They're both good-looking, top of the class, athletic, and have amazing personalities in general."

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"Eomma, where's Appa?"

"he's off on a business trip again."

"again!?"

"yeah. I'm so sorry." 

"is this going to be another one of my birthdays he's going to miss?"

"my daughter, you deserve a better Appa."

"Eomma, it's fine. Don't feel bad."

"I just wished that I didn't settle down with a loser like him."

"what--why?"

But then, for the first time ever, Eomma broke down in tears, crying. Never had Dallia seen her mother, her strong and fierce mother, cry like that.

"Choi Dallia, your Appa is a cheating asshole."

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"your family is really. like, REALLY fucked up."

"thanks for stating the obvious, Yuna."

"my poor baby, life doesn't deserve to be so harsh on you."

"maybe there was a reason."

"Dallia, you're the most precious person on this planet. Kind, smart, and pretty. Don't underestimate yourself."

"awww...thanks Yuna."

"you deserve the world."

"that sounds so gay right now."

"shut it, you know I'm your older unnie in disguise. Like who's Lee Yuna? We only know Choi Yuna."

"you're funny."

"I know."

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"why is Choi Dallia always so perfect?"

"I know right? There's literally no flaw in her."

"she's kind, smart, pretty, the whole fucking package."

"I'm surprised she doesn't have a smart and rich boyfriend wrapped around her fingers right now."

"I know right."

"wish I could be her."

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"Choi Dallia!"

"Park Sunghoon, what's got you so loud and bright this Tuesday morning?"

"I'm happy to see you."

"thanks."

"will you come see my figure skating competition this week?"

"of course."

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