ARA COULDN'T COMPREHEND THAT SHE was trapped inside a tv show whose plot she had no idea about. She wasn't even sure how that was remotely possible. Though she had heard about things like quantum jumping and the slight possibility about the ability to jump between dimensions, but jumping into the dimension of a tv show after supposedly dying . . . could that even happen?
Speaking of death, Ara couldn't help but wonder if the original her had really died back on earth. The crash she'd been in had been pretty bad, but a part of her hoped that she'd somehow survived. She didn't want to leave behind Saena, no matter how pathetic her original life there may have been.
Besides, she had no definite idea of the plot of F4 Thailand, especially of how it revolved around the character she'd transmigrated into. Ara had never heard of another character in any F4 versions that supposedly plotted to take revenge against the group. But she did recall her sister mentioning once that the original novel the shows were based off originally had two female ocs, that were polar opposites with very differing goals.
It seemed that this version of the show was the only one that had decided to go with that original idea. It's the only thing that could really make sense to Ara considering that she had no idea what the purpose of this whole transmigration was.
She'd tried finding information about the F4 Thailand show she was trapped in, as well as the whole Hana Yori Dango franchise it was based off, but when she searched it up on google nothing came up. It was as though it never existed in this world. She had even asked "her" sister about it, but Naree too claimed to also have no idea on what Ara was talking about.
So Ara decided that before she could fully understand the situation she was in, it would be better to stay on the low and out of trouble. It was already bad enough that she was trapped in a tv show she had no prior information about. If she went out looking for trouble than it would just make it harder for Ara to find a way out.
So that's exactly what she did.
At school Ara kept to herself. Other than her sister and the few people she interacted with, she avoided going out of her way to meet more people. It wasn't difficult given that Ara wasn't really a social person, and it was clear that this Mayura girl she transmigrated into wasn't either, given that not alot of people were interested by her, despite the supposed family and fame she came from, according to Jane.
Jane and her friends were the few people Ara found herself around, mainly because they wouldn't leave her alone. Though Ara had alot of issues with some of the things they said and did, they were nice to her, and in a way provided her a safety net by associating with her as Ara was able to gain some privileges she didn't initially have.
"Let's give it for them!"
Ara sighed snapping out of her thoughts by the sound of loud cheers and applause around her, now staring intently at the food on the table she was still yet to eat. She didn't have to look up to know exactly who these cheers were for.
F4.
It seemed that no matter what she did, she couldn't avoid seeing the group of delinquents. For some reason, their presence always seemed to be everywhere. Which meant that Ara always had to walk around eggshells to avoid any unwanted encounter with them, given that she was still pretty terrified of them and the things they were capable of doing with the red card.
God. Even the thought of the red card game brought shivers down Aras spine and made her absolutely sick. The whole thing was beyond messed up, and with the power the four rich boys had made it practically impossible for anyone to oppose them or their actions.
It's what made Ara wonder why the original Mayura was so hellbent on doing all of that when it was clear that she'd never be able to succeed despite the many people and money she had backing her up.
It was like a deaths game.
"Why aren't you cheering for them?" a familiar voice interrogated.
Upon hearing the words, Ara looked up in confusion to see Jane and her other two friends staring at her in both confusion and slight anger, as if Ara had personally done something to offend them.
"Oh uhm . . . I don't know." she responded weakly trying to avoid eye contact, knowing that if she didn't then this conversation would head towards a direction she didn't want. "I'm going to grab a drink." She suddenly said, deciding she could take a break from their unwanted stares and F4s nervewrecking presence.
Before any of them could respond, Ara stood up and stalked off towards the opposite direction where the little snack store in the cafeteria stood. Because she wasn't keen on returning so soon, she made sure to take her sweet time when picking out the snacks.
After finally managing to select and purchase her snacks and drink, she headed back towards the direction she'd previously been in and to her table. However as she began getting closer, she couldn't help but notice that the students around her had crowded around somewhere, or more specifically someone, which caused her to be confused.
When did that happen?
"What's going on?" Ara asked upon reaching the table, where Jane and her friends intensely watched the scene before them with rather excited grins.
Jane chuckled as she gestured towards the scene, "The other new girl has seemed to have gotten herself into trouble."
Ara wondered what she meant by that and so when she looked towards the scene Jane had gestured to from the spot she was in, she saw all of F4 surrounding a girl Ara had never seen before. It was easy to distinguish the group as they were the only ones not in uniform, unlike every other person in the room.
Their leader, Thyme was staring down at the girl with a rather cocky grin. Although Ara couldn't hear a word of what was happening, she could tell by his expression in comparsion to the girls that it wasn't good.
"She dropped food on F4s leader." Janes raven haired friend added, "There's no saving her."
Ara couldn't understand why Jane and her friends were so happy upon seeing the girl in trouble wirh F4. It was clear from the whole situation that she was in trouble and wouldn't be able to get out of it without facing some sort of consequence. Yet, instead of feeling pity for the possible wrath she may face, they felt happy by it?
Ara knew she had no room to judge them though. It's not like she was doing anything other than watching the girl and Thymes interaction as well. It's not like she could really do anything to help, right?
Because let's face it, if she did, then she'd probably be the one in trouble with Thyme, and was that really something Ara wanted with the current situation she was in?
Ara sighed. Is this what it felt like being a bystander to bullying as serious as this? She'd always wondered why her classmates never said anything when she got picked on at school in her original world. But being in this position in the perspective of an outsider made her understand them in a way now. It was because of fear over the repercussions.
A part of Ara knew that she should say something or do something and not allow the poor girl to face the same fate the poor boy from a little while back faced due to F4. But everytime she opened her mouth to say something, the anxiety in her stomach prevented her from doing so.
Ara closed her eyes and looked away from the scene, hoping that not being able to view it would allow the guilt in her stomach to go away, but it only caused it to grow.
"Let's have her lick it!"
When Ara let those words reach her ears, she felt something suddenly change in her. She knew she couldn't allow the poor girl to be humiliated to this extent. No matter how horrible the consequences may be for Ara afterwards.
She had to do something, anything.
Without a further thought, Ara suddenly stood up from her spot with her strawberry milk clutched in hand. The constant chanting and claps of the rest of the student party cheering for the girl to lick Thymes shoes further aided in Ara doing what she did next, which was throwing the beverage at Thymes back to get his attention.
Yes. You heard that right.
Despite Aras horrible aiming skills, she somehow managed to get the milk to hit his back and explode, and cause it to completely splatter over the back of his leather jacket.
This ultimately caused everyone in the cafeteria to go quiet from the shock over everything that had just happened, as well as F4. It took them a second to register what had happened, but when they did, boy were they furious.
Because Thyme and F4s back had been turned, they had no idea who the perpetrator of the whole thing was, and because there were tons of people standing around, close by to him, it was difficult to distinguish right away who had made such a dangerous move, so it was no surprise that the boys immediate words were . . .
"Who did that?" At first Ara didn't say anything and simply closed her eyes, immediately regretting her actions. However the second time he asked the question once again, in more anger, Ara knew she had to fess up before someone else did for her.
Ara gulped as she took a hesitant step forward, "I did."
When Thyme finally took notice of Aras presence, he wasted no time in stalking towards her rage filled eye, "Oh?" he asked as he stared down at her, "You wanna tell me why you just threw that carton of milk at me?"
Ara nodded, trying not to show that she was practically about to crap herself, "To show you the difference between someone who didn't intend on ruining your outerwear, versus someone who did."
Upon that, gasps suddenly filled the room and people began pointed as they talked in hushed whispers of Aras sudden words.
"So you admit that you intentionally threw that at me?" Thyme asked, now even more angry than before, "Are you out of your mind!"
Ara shook her head, taking in a deep breath over what she was going to say next, "You're doing too much for a pair of ugly shoes that deserved to be thrown out anyways."she muttered quickly, "She apologized so forgive her and just move on, instead of terrorizing her to this extent."
Thyme laughed now as though he were going crazy, "So now, you're going to tell me what to do after intentionally ruining my jacket?"
Ara didn't say anything after that, she wasn't sure what to and frankly, didn't want to get herself into even more trouble than before. Thyme looked between her and the girl he was terrorizing earlier, who now had her head down, before something finally seemed to dawn on him.
"Fine. I'll spare her." He said which surprised Ara if she were being honest, "As per your order."
Before he stalked off though, he looked back at Ara with a rather vicious look in his eyes, almost as though he'd already planned something twistes out, "I'd watch my back if I were you."
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