The next day...
I sighed, lazily placing my books back in my locker, my eyes feeling heavy.
Last night, after eating dinner, my dear older brother forced me to watch a movie marathon. That's right, a marathon.
We watched more than twenty, long ass movies that night, without taking a break or getting up to go to the bathroom. I struggled, not only to keep my eyes open, but to hold in a hell of a lot of pee. I'm surprised my bladder hasn't ripped or burst yet.
Hyewon, on the other hand, hadn't responded to my text message. Ever since I told her about me taking Niki to the river, she suddenly changed and hasn't really spoken to me properly. Like this morning. I saw her, she saw me, we made eye contact, yet nothing. No hi, no hugs, just...nothing. We basically ignored each other's existence and I wondered why. Perhaps she was jealous about my developing friendship with Nishimura Riki? Perhaps she felt replaced?
Just as I was about to pack my last book, a hand aggressively slammed my locker shut, causing me to flinch and gasp. I looked to my right, to find a rather agitated Hyewon glaring at me.
"Hyewon what he heck-"
"Am I being replaced?" She asked, immediately cutting me off.
Aaaand there it was. I knew it!
"What are you talking about?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Am. I. Being. Replaced. By. The. Japanese. Exchange. Student. Min. Yong??" She asked, her tone becoming more serious and a bit too loud with every word she pronounced.
"Replaced? Why would you think that??" I asked, fighting the urge to literally laugh in her face and tell her that she's being absolutely stupid right now.
Hyewon sighed, rolling her eyes. "You hung out with him yesterday-"
"Only because he offered to take me out. I couldn't reject his offer, it would be rude. And besides, we did ask if you wanted to come with but you said no-"
"Fine, you're always giving him attention and leaving me behind-"
"He's new to the school. It's my job to show him around. He's not really used to Seoul. And when have a ever left you behind Hyewon?!" I frowned.
"FINE! THE RIVER! Yong, you vowed to never tell anyone else about that river, our river! You said it was only meant for Yoongi, you and I. Now Niki?! Seriously?!" She yelled and I could see the tears forming in her eyes.
And that's when it hit me. I couldn't believe I forgot about the one promise I made to my dear best friend. I broke it, and now she feels hurt. I was too stupid to realise that.
"Hyewon, I'm sorry." I took a step closer to her, taking her hands in mine and watching as a single tear flow from her eye. "I'd never replace you. Never in my life would I think about that, ever. You mean the world to me, you're my best friend, sister, actually. I wouldn't trade you for the world." I smiled.
I wiped the tear from her eye, and she shyly smiled. "I lub you." I said.
She laughed. "I lub you too."
"So, about Niki..." I carefully said. "Would you mind him joining our small circle?"
Hyewon squinted, biting her lip. "I'll allow it. But if he tries anything I'm kicking his ass." She chuckled.
"Tries what?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Pulls a Seo Yeon. If he ever tries that I'm beating his ass, and I won't be gentle." She rolled her eyes, then smiled.
"Agreed." I laughed.
Niki(POV)
I walked alone towards my locker, carrying a ton of books in my hands while my steps matched with the beat of the song I was listening to. From a distance, I could see my now two favourite people in this school, Yong and Hyewon, standing together. My focus was on them, that I didn't realise someone had aggressively bumped me with their shoulder, causing me to stumble back and drop literally all my books.
"Eyy man what the heck! Watch where you're going!" I protested, kneeling down to gather my books.
"What you say you dipshit?" The male growled.
I stood from the floor to face the person who insulted me, only to be greeted by the one person I didn't want to see right now.
Jung.
I sighed. "I said watch where you're going! You knocked me over."
"Not my problem." Jung said in a chuckle.
I scoffed. "At least apologize."
I waited for him to do that, but nothing. All he did was scoff and mock me, which made my blood boil.
I 'tsk' and rolled my eyes. "You're pathetic." I spat, loud enough for him to hear me.
And before I knew it, Jung had thrown a hard slap across my face, causing my entire body to painfully slam against a locker. I groaned in pain, passing my thumb across my bleeding lip while glaring at Jung. He walked towards me, and pinned me to the locker while grabbing a fist full of my hair.
Jung leaned in closer to my ear and said, "Yahhh, see this pen in my hand..." He twirled the object in between his fingers. "You disrespect me one more time and I shove it up your o shiri." He chuckled.
Jung let go of me, giving me one last dirty look before walking off with his two friends. My jaw clenched, my heart raced and I bawled my fists, causing my knuckles to turn pale white. As I was about to launch at him, fists flailing in the air, ready to punch the back of his head, a small, soft hand grabbed my shoulder.
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"He's not worth it." A female, honeyed voice softly spoke. I turned around and my heart almost jumped at the sight of this familiar, petite girl standing right in front of me. She gave me a soft smile, the dimples on her chubby cheeks exposing themselves.
"S-Seo Yeon?" I spoke.
"Hey, we meet again." She said, flashing her adorable and innocent smile. Her eyes gleamed as she looked up at me, and immediately, all the anger I felt just a few seconds ago, miraculously disappeared.
"Omo! Your lip is bleeding." A distressed look suddenly appeared on her pretty face as she furrowed her thick eyebrows. "We need to get it cleaned."
I only nodded, unable to speak as I was still very much stunned by the girl in front of me and how incredibly pretty she is. Not to mention her baby-ish and vanilla scent that I surely started being addicted to.
"But first..." She kneeled down. "Your books are everywhere." She said, smiling and gathering a few of my books that were scattered all over the tiled floor.
"Well, are you gonna help gather your books or not?!" She laughed.
I hesitated for some reason, but quickly knelt down and picked up some of my books. Seo Yeon handed a few of my books to me and I put some of them in my bag, while I carried the others.
"Alright then, let's go get your lip treated!" She brightly smiled before gently pulling me by my arm and walking with me towards the nurse's office.
"Mrs Hwang?" Seo Yeon knocked on the door, slightly pushing it open and peeking her head inside the room. No one answered, which means the nurse wasn't there.
She pushed open the door and dragged me inside, then quietly shut the door behind her.
I made my way towards a small bed, and sat myself down at the edge. I watched as Seo Yeon searched the cabinets for supplies until she finally found some, and made her way towards me, with a bright smile plastered on her face.
Why didn't Hyewon and Yong like her again?
"Alright, I'm gonna put some of this on your lip..." She showed me a small, white bottle filled with what I think is disinfectant. "It might sting a little so please forgive me if I hurt you." She shyly smiled.
"It's okay." I said.
She dipped the cotton inside the bottle until it was soaked with the liquid, and brought it towards my lip. Her soft hand grazed my cheek as she pulled my face closer to hers. I couldn't help but look down at her full, pink lips and how they slightly parted, almost as if she was getting ready to kiss me. My heart started racing and my palms started sweating. I licked my own lips, my mouth becoming dry as I couldn't stop staring at this girl.
And that's when my eyes decided to do me wrong, by accidentally, accidentally, travelling down her neckline to her chest area. I gulped at the sight of her cleavage exposed because of the way her shirt was designed and how well it hugged her. I stared for a solid ten seconds, and then-
"Ahh!" I winced, a stinging sensation on my lip bringing me back to reality.
"Oh shoot, I'm sorry." Seo Yeon said.
"N-no it's fine." I cleared my throat and looked away.
She nodded, and continued to gently dab the cotton on my lip until she was finally done. Next, she grabbed a box of small plasters and took one out.
"I'm gonna put this on your lip." She said.
I nodded and allowed her to continue. Her fingertips brushed past my lip and I felt her place it on my lip.
"All done!" She brightly smiled. I shyly smiled and nodded.
"Thank you." I said.
"Anytime. Now let's get out of here before Mrs Hwang yells at us." Seo Yeon said, biting her lip and standing up from the chair. She quickly stashed the supplies back in the cabinets and made her way towards the door.
I stood from the bed and followed her out of the room. She turned around to look at me. "See you in class?" She asked. I couldn't help but think she was kinda flirting with me there, but perhaps I was wrong. Maybe this is how she talks to other people?
"Y-yeah, I'll see you in class." I said, pursing my lips.
She nodded, walking away but I stopped her by pulling her arm. "Hey um...can I have your number...please?"
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[A/N]
I know it's a bit early for this but
Niki x Yong(you)??
OR
Niki x Seo Yeon??
Let me know 🙃
Anywho, please don't be stingy with the votes, heh. Continue to read<33 I lub you all<3333
Byee
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