I couldn't help but crease an eyebrow at that encounter earlier. What was her problem and what was she talking about? Tss. This country is getting dumber and dumber. The left and right racism, homophobic, transphobic, and suchs. Most people are grossing me out. And that bitch has the guts to add on my 'to-kill-list'. I'm kidding. I'm just that annoyed. It was the first time I was treated that way and I don't even remember treating her badly.
Why am I experiencing so many firsts ever since I've met Shin Ryujin? I mean, she's my first realationship. Real. Like, real, real. Not really. And then, Chaeyoung when she bitch out on me. And that girl who bumped to me. Geez. I'm tempted to migrate at Mars to have my solitude and normal life again.
I was about to walk back to where the basketball game was happening when I saw Chaeyoung walking back to the badminton court. "Chaeyoung-ah?"
She looked at me and I ran towards her for us to just walk together on our way to where we were supposed to have our PE class. It's really suspended. The professor didn't came back so does my classmates. I even saw some of them cheering on the players of the basketball.
"Do you want to eat?" I heard Chaeyoung asked beside me.
"Your treat?" I smiled sweetly to bribe her for treating me.
"Forget it." Chaeyoung said dismissively causing for me to pout slightly.
"Geez. Wearing a Gucci bag, Versace top, Armani pants, D&G shoes. Right. Let's forget our friendship." I sarcastically said. For someone who looks so rich, she sure was not fond of flaunting her money on other things. Well, aside from her signature clothes. She sure does looks expensive.
"How about you? If I know, you're richer than me. I heard you and your best friend was occupying the most expensive dormitory here in this school." I rolled my eyes at her statement. It was because of Yuna. If it was only me, I would gladly go with a single bunk bed and not so spacious dormitory like that. The price doesn't even do any justice if you would ask me.
"Whatever." We just both laughed and walked towards the school cafeteria. Looked for a vacant table and comfortable seats and settled in there. It was already 12 and both our last subject. Yuna still has a class and it's a good idea to stay here for a while than to be alone in the dorm for quite some time. "And hey, Chaeyoung-ah?" I called out to her.
"Yes?" She said after putting down the foods that she bought for me and for her. Hehehehehehe.
"Why did you transfer here?" I asked curiously. Because I heard, she was studying at an all girls school before. Knowing those kind of school, it's obvious as daylight that it's expensive.
"Why? Attractive fellas aren't welcome here? I'm not informed. Sorry." Chaeyoung sarcastically said. It's obvious too that she's avoiding the topic.
"Why? Are you running away there because you failed to pay for the tuition fee?" I laughed at my own joke.
"Do you know that only a few wons is the difference of tuition fee of my previous school from here? I would have gone to a community college if your theory is true." Makes sense. But, why though? I mean, why was she so keen on avoiding the topic of her transferring out from her old school. "And since when did you got interested in gossips? I thought you don't care about those things?" Chaeyoung pointed out. "And to answer your question, I just don't feel like studying in there anymore." I snorted at her reason. How come it was just so easy for her to transfer out? That's a lot of hassle.
"Wow. You sure are high maintenance." I chuckled lightly.
"You're rubbing off on me." We both laughed on that statement of hers. That's possible. Every time we were together, all we do was talk non sensible things. And for the first time since studying here, I'm happy because I made a great friend out of her. We just get along well.
"Maybe I'm right. You're running away from your credits or debits in there." I joked lightly.
"Oh, please. I can pay for your whole existence." I chuckled at her response. Chaeyoung was smiling but it faded for a short while as if she remembered something. I don't know. I couldn't tell because we've only been friends for not too long. It's too early to comment something about it.
But I bet it has something to do with the fact that she transferred out from her old school.
So, I just changed the topic and talked about our usual banters to lift up her mood. It was the best thing we're good at when we're together. It's as if, it wasn't us if we don't insult or made fun of each other.
We both didn't noticed the time. We stayed at the cafeteria for almost two hours and it was the time where most of the students were on break so we didn't have a choice but to leave. So, I told Chaeyoung that I wanted to go home and sleep. Good thing we only have PE today.
"I'll walk you home." She offered.
"I know you have a crush on me but, I can manage." I playfully shrugged off and I felt her push me slightly.
"You're not even close to my type. Go away." I just laughed at her response. I don't know. I just feel like laughing every time someone mentions I'm not their type. Likewise, babies. Likewise.
So I bid my goodbye to Chaeyoung and walked on the opposite direction where she had gone. As I passed by the bulletin board, I've stumbled on the flyer again. They haven't found someone. Maybe this job was really for me. Only if.. stop thinking your Mom, Lia. You would only get sad once again.
I just shrugged it off once and for all and made my way back to the dormitory. As I opened the door, I fished my phone out of my pocket to check the time and saw an abundant of text messages. All of it was from Ryujin. What the fuck? Why?
From Gray Head:
Where are you? My NSTP was cancelled. Let's go home together.
Uh-oh. But, I shouldn't care that much, right? Circumstances like this happens. It wasn't my obligation to report to Ryujin wherever I go because we're not really together. And besides, I just happened to be busy. But.. was I really busy? I guess. I was hanging out with Chaeyoung, right? She's a friend.
But.. what happens when you don't get to reply to your partner though? I don't know. And, we're not really in a relationship, so..
"I'm homeeeee." I shouted even though I know I'm basically alone in the dorm. I just got used to it and put my shoes in the shoe rack then made my way to the living room.
"And where have you been?" I jumped in surprise and held my hand on my chest to calm my heart rate. Fuck.
"School?" I answered and looked at Ryujin who was standing in the middle of the living room facing me. Her arms crossed, her eyebrows furrowed and her lips in a deep frown. She reminds me of Mom when she scolds me.
Was she mad?
"What the fuck, Lia? I've been waiting for you for two hours!" I stepped back when I heard Ryujin screamed. What the? She's THAT mad? At me? And why am I nervous? And who the heck is she to scold me? "You can't even reply to my messages to you." I really couldn't get the point in here. Is this thing actually happens just because you couldn't reply in a message when you're in a relationship? Because I'm completely clueless and.. I absolutely don't like it.
"My friend asked me to eat--"
"You're out in a date?!" Ryujin glared at me.
"D-don't look at me like that." I avoided her gaze. She's scary! "And it's not a date. We just eat our brunch. She's just my friend. Geez." Lia, you still have the guts to 'Geez' on Ryujin? You're a legend.
"I'm so.. fuck." Ryujin slumped her body on the couch and glared at the TV. But until now, I still wonder how she gets in in here. Oh. Knowing my Dad, he could have given Ryujin a spare key to visit here anytime she wants.
But, that's not the thing that I should be thinking about right now. Ryujin is mad at me and I don't know what to do! Why am I affected though? It doesn't matter. She can be mad at me the heck I care with that.
"Psh." I hissed and just walked towards my room without looking back at Ryujin.
Took off my clothes and took a cold shower. But as soon as I opened the shower curtain, I couldn't help but think about Ryujin's face. She was really mad. Psh. As I was absent-mindedly reached out for the bottle of body wash, I slipped through my step.
"AHHHHHHH!" Fuck. When did I became such a clutz?! And so I was about to get up on my feet, there was a loud banging on the door. Me being surprised, fell down again on the floor. "Fuck!"
"Yah! Lia-yah! Are you alright?! Yah!" I heard Ryujin's worried voice from outside the door. What the heck is her problem now?! "Yah! I'll bust in the door if you don't answer my question!" My eyes went wide at that.
"W-what? I-I'm fine. A-are you dumb?!" The loud banging on the door stopped and I sighed in relief. What was she thinking saying that? Tss.
My relief was just as brief as I finished showering because as I walked out of the bathroom, Ryujin's face was the first thing I saw.
"KYAHHHH! WHAT THE FUCK?! ARE YOU CREEPING ON ME?! WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM?! GET OUT OF MY ROOM!" I hysterically said while throwing punches and kicks.
"Yah! Ouch! Stop! That hurts! Lia-yah!" Ryujin while trying her best to block my hands. As I grew tired, I stopped from trying to punch her on the face. "What the hell is your problem?!" Ryujin snapped while rubbing her arms and clinching her side. She guinely looked like in pain. I instantly felt guilty seeing her like that.
God. I haven't even said sorry for making her wait for hours and not responding for her text messages earlier and I already made another thing to apologize for.
"Are you even a girl? Why the heck was your hands that strong?! God." Ryujin was grimacing. And she just continually rubbing and constantly massaging her shoulders. I bit my lip.
"S-sorry." I muttered shyly. There, I said it. I wasn't used to saying sorry.
"Sorry for what?" Ryujin looked me in the eyes intently.
"For what I did. Sorry." I pouted and softened my stare at her. Pleaseeeee. Please work. It always work with Dad and Yuna. "Please? You know I haven't been in a relationship, right? I don't know absolutely anything about this kind of thing. I didn't know texting was a necessity. And.. suchs. Please? I'm really really sorry." I said while swinging her hands lightly. She looked at our hands disgusted on what I was doing. Geez. If I don't owe you an apology, I would have slapped you across the face, Ryujin. I swear.
"And then?" Ryujin sarcastically asked and I groaned.
"Ryujin-ahhhhh." I stomped my feet on the floor.
"Pfft. Okay, okay. Geez." Ryujin said chuckling. I smiled at last. God. I even beamed in happiness. "But do two things for me." I stopped at celebrating and looked at her. "I want you to cook for me. I haven't eaten my lunch. Psh." She rolled her eyes and I raised an eyebrow anticipating the other thing she wanted me to do.
"The other one?" I saw how Ryujin's ears turned red and so does her cheeks.
"Uhm.. go.. change to comfortable clothes before.. you start.. throwing punches and.. kicks." My eyes went wide as I saw Ryujin stormed off like a flash out of my room.
I felt myself heat up as I realized.. I was only on a towel. FUCKKKKKKKKKKK!
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I couldn't look at Ryujin properly after I dressed up and this time, she didn't bother watching me as if she knew I wouldn't be comfortable if she do that. I sighed. I'm done cooking and I don't know how to call her out to eat.
I looked over my shoulder to see Ryujin watching.. Phineas and Ferb? What is she? Five year old? But.. who am I to judge? I'm obsessed with Stitch.
"Uhm.. Ryujin? The food is ready." I softly called out. Ryujin immediately stood up happily and walked towards the kitchen. She sat down on the chair in front of the dining table looked up to me expectantly.
I awkwardly sat down in front of her with the Shrimp Pesto Pasta that I've made. This time, not ready made sauce. I want to exert an effort. Geez. And also, I have tons of time.
As soon as I sat down, Ryujin scolded me about being responsible. She was doing her job and I have to do my part. As if she wouldn't get the money if I disobey. I rolled my eyes.
"Excuse me, Lia. I'm a professional." Ryujin answered while eating.
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever." I answered not really interested. Ryujin just continued on drilling me how to act like a girlfriend. While I just nod my head, him in agreement or hiss if I don't like the thing she would say. I'm not really interested in knowing those things. I just listened to her so that she wouldn't get mad at me.
After eating, and she just left me to do the dishes, she told me that she wanted to see my collection of CD's. I just said yes without saying anything. I don't want to have a fight with her again. I hate it when someone nags a lot. Just like what she did earlier.
As soon as I finished the washing the plates, I proceeded on my room and saw Ryujin checking the CD's in my shelves.
"Have you listened to all of this?" Ryujin asked while looking over her shoulder. I closed the door softly.
"Nope." I answered with a shrug. Ryujin faced me completely this time.
"Ehh? Why do you keep on buying a new one?" She asked curiously.
"For collection. I mean, it looked nice, right?" I said then sat down on my bed. Ryujin made herself comfortable by completely lying down beside me.
"I'll sleep here. I'm bloated." Ryujin said casually and closed her eyes.
"What the? Hey! You go at the guest room. This is my room." I complained. But Ryujin, being the bitch she was, snatched another pillow and put it on her ear to block my voice. "Hey!" I said while snatching back the pillow. She was pulling it back though so I stood up and made my way to her side.
I was about to pull the pillow when I heard her light snore. She slept that fast? And what do you expect me to do, right? Just stare at her sleeping figure. Her gray hair splattered on the pillow and the way she was hugging the pillow close to her was.. cute. I mean, she's totally gorgeous. Her mouth was slightly agape and I groaned.
Even with that, she still managed to look good. Why does the world so unfair? What did her mother ate when she was pregnant to have such a good looking child? Or, Lord, what did this gray head devil did in her past life to be this perfect physically wise?
I looked at her face again. I couldn't believe that she was mad at me earlier. Like, it was a necessity to know where you are or who are you with? Please. That feels like being strangled. And she said that it was because of concern? Was she concerned about me? Because she was my girlfriend?
Geez. The mention of the girlfriend word sent chills down to my spine. It was still new to me. All of this. I mean, I never think about nor did I imagined being in a relationship. And I don't have any plans on entering one. I'm just happy with my life as it is.
But how? When I have an obligation to this girl beside me in three months?
"Holy fuck!" I squealed in surprise when Ryujin's hand suddenly circled around my neck, dragging me to lie down beside her. What the heck? I looked up at Ryujin who has still her eyes closed. "Hey! Ryujin-ah!"
Ryujin didn't listened. Instead, she adjusted her arms and settled it on my waist. I felt my heart rate quicken. I tried my best to get up again but she just tighten her hold on me.
"Shin Ryujin!"
"Let's just sleep, baby. I'll be here. Yuna told me you get nightmares." Ryujin kissed my forehead.
Yes, people. I feel like fainting on that moment. I feel like my heart was going to explode on how rapid my heart was beating.