Timeskip
(A week later)
Niki's pov
Homework started to pile up already. I grunted as I received the next worksheet being passed down the row.
I looked over and saw that Daeun already started doing it.
"Do mine while your at it"
I slid my worksheet to her.
"No. What the heck?"
She looked at me in disbelief.
I caught a glimpse of the airpod in her ear, sneakily covered by her hair.
"Or would you rather I snitch on you?"
I tapped on my ear, gesturing that I knew she was wearing her airpod.
Before she could react, I raised my hand.
"Yes Niki?"
-Teacher
"May I go to the washroom?"
I asked.
He nodded and got up. I glanced at Daeun who had a relief, yet tinge of irritation on her face as I exited the classroom.
I've gotten closer to that girl ever since year two of highschool. Not completely best friends, but we know each other's character enough to bicker around.
And I would be lying if I said I didn't have a thing for her.
I only realised my feelings for her last year. Having her as a seatmate is really fun, to make fun of, that is.
But before it's too late, I want to confess to her one day. I don't know how, considering our current status. What even are we?
"Niki, wait up"
A voice called from behind.
I turned around to see the brunette guy running towards me. Jake.
"Hey"
I clasped my hands with him.
"Wanna skip class till next period starts?"
He suggested, flipping his hair back.
"No thanks"
I shrugged.
"Because of Daeun?"
He pointed a thumb back to the classroom.
"What are you talking about?"
I haven't told him anything about it yet.
Jake's my best friend but that doesn't mean I tell him all my secrets.
"I sit behind you. Don't think I can't hear your convos with her"
He said.
"Shut up or I actually won't skip"
I gave in and started walking down the hallways with him.
Timeskip
(After school)
I was walking out the gates with my headphones on when I saw a familiar small figure briskly walk past me.
She was about to cross the road when the traffic light turned red. I took my chance and stood beside her. She looked in the opposite direction when she noticed my presence.
I secretly smiled at her annoyed face. When the traffic light turned green, she tried to zoom off, but I held her back by the handle of her bag.
"Hey-"
She stumbled back.
"Walk with me. I'm lonely"
I finally met her eyes as we crossed the road.
"You have Jake to walk with"
She slid off her headphones, letting it hang around her neck.
I copied her move.
"You're better company"
I said.
"Why?"
She raised a brow.
Deciding to distract her, I took her headphones off her neck and ran. I heard her shouting from afar for me to come back.
Definitely better company.
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Daeun's pov
I got tired of chasing after him so I thought of a plan.
As I got slightly nearer to him, I sat down and hugged a knee to my chest while he wasn't looking so as to look like I got hurt.
I then screamed in 'pain'. I heard Niki's quick footsteps towards me.
"Daeun are you okay?"
He asked worriedly, putting a hand on my back.
I took the opportunity to snatch my headphones from his hand and stood up.
"Perfect as ever"
I said, brushing off the dust on my skirt.
I looked down at his puzzled face.
"Thanks for returning my headphones"
I smiled proudly before walking off.
"Don't do that again. I was actually worried"
Niki caught up to me hitting me lightly.
"I just did. What are you gonna do about it?"
I put my headphones around my neck again.
"What if you actually fell? I'll be responsible for it. I am not about to carry you all the way to a clinic"
He said.
"Excuse me? Are you saying I'm heavy?"
I knitted my eyebrows together.
"Huh?! No, I mean it'll be-"
He got cut off.
"I'm kidding, chill. Can you just shut up so we can walk together in silence?"
I asked politely.
I actually had to stop because he's never been so embarrassed before.
"Y-yeah"
He awkwardly put his headphones on again and so did I.
We walked all the way home together.
And did I mention that we're neighbours??
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A/n: I feel like this story might actually be really short. My aim is at least 10 chapters for each story.
I'll see if I can reach the goal for this book.