Jihyun's POV
I started the day like usual and went to the cafe. Like yesterday, there weren't that much customers so I really had not much to do but to just clean the tables and the counters.
Working today is pretty hard, especially when I keep on thinking about what happened yesterday.
Alright, I admit that I am a bit nervous of what he would do or what his father would think of. And I am also a bit nervous about how the rest of the students would be treating me later on. I bet that they would kill me for embarrassing Chanyeol.
"Jihyun-ah..."
I turned around and saw Mr. Bae approach me.
"Oh... Mr. Bae," I greeted him and bowed before continuing on cleaning the mess.
"You look pretty tense today, are you alright?"
I was stopped by his words. I slowly turned to him with a questioning look. "How do you say so, Mr. Bae?"
He smiled. "I could just tell," he answered but still left me a bit confused. "Is it about school?"
"Uh..."
He chuckled. "I would take that as a yes."
I shook my head. "No, Mr. Bae. Nothing is wrong at school, everything is fine... Just...the...same way as...it...is..." I said, slowly trailing off. I don't want to lie to such a good person but I don't want him to get involved.
"So no one is bullying you? There are no problems with your teachers or grades?"
"Yes, sir."
He smiled. "Alright then... Just ease up a little bit, okay? And you could head off any time you want now," he says before turning around and heading to the kitchen.
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As I entered the school, it felt so different than before. So, so different. Every student'e head turns towards me and follows me by their sight as they murmur something to their friends. The feeling was super uncomfortable. It makes me want to melt down right on spot.
I just continued to walk as if I do not have any idea that people are shooting glares at me or cursing me and murmuring their hatred. If glares only could kill I am totally dead right now. Like, a hundred times dead.
Now I can feel the heat of the hell Chanyeol is talking about. I am sure he did not order the students to do this. They, especially the girls, would probably react like this after what I have done.
Seriously, was I that wrong?
Relief washed over me when I finally reached the library. Knowing that there aren't that much students here, I can finally have my own peace. A place where there are no eyes sending daggers towards me.
I was headed towards my usual spot when I stopped because of voices - familiar voices.
"Chanyeol, I think what you are planning to do is wrong," one of the voices said. And I immediately recognized the owner of the voices - Chanyeol and Baekhyun. "Oh wait, I don't think it is wrong because it really is wrong."
"I know it is not right but what she did to me was not right either!" by the tone of Chanyeol's voice I could say that he really is pissed off.
Oh gosh I am eavesdropping again.
"Don't you think you could just set it all aside?" Baekhyun asked his tall friend.
"No, hyung," Chanyeol replied sternly. "If ever you are in my place I bet you would probably do just the same thing."
"Well then you lost the bet. I won't be doing the same thing, Yeol. I thought you promised to quit bullying?"
"I won't be bullying, I would just make her life a living hell!"
I rolled my eyes because of his stupidity.
"Stupid! That is just the same thing!"
"Baekhyun, the only reason I said that her life would be living hell is to scare her. I just did that to make her opt to leave the school but she did not so I have to proceed on what I have planned. And I promised that it won't be anything about physical harm," Chanyeol said and Baekhyun just sighed. "What I am going to do, is make her break some of the rules until her grades would go down enough for herloose her scholarship."
I silently gasped. I felt like time slowed down to give me time to properly sink in everything he said.
What?! Is he crazy?!
"That's even worse!" Baekhyun exclaimed.
"No it isn't. It is better than being bullied for the rest of the school year," Chanyeol replied calmly as if it was all nothing to him.
Of course it is just nothing to him because it is not his life that is going to be ruined but mine!
I felt my hands slowly clutching tighter on the book I was holding.
Does he even know what I am going through?! Is he really that insensitive that he wouldn't care about what I would feel?! I bet he does not know that this would have the worst effect on my life!! It would crush my dreams!!
He is giving me a reason to hate him more!!
I tightly shut my eyes.
I won't be backing down, Park Chanyeol.
When I opened my eyes, I was surprised when Baekhyun is already walking towards me. His eyes were on his phone so I took that as a chance to dash out of the library.
"Jihyun! Wait up!"
Darn it! He saw me!
I ignored him and just continued to run. Not until I felt a tug on my arm which was strong enough to make me fall. But then I landed onto someone's chest and that someone wrapped it's arms around me.
My eyes slowly opened and I saw Baekhyun's face directly above mine just a few inches away.
He cleared his throat which was a cue for me to push myself away from him. I turned around and prepared for another run but he caught my arm again.
"Wait..." he turned me around to face him. "Why are you running from me??"
"What do you need from me?"
"I want to talk to you."
I shook my head. "I am sorry but I have to go---"
"It is important," he cut me off. "Don't ignore or avoid me this time, alright? I promise not to do any harm."
"You don't need to promise anything because I am not afraid of you."
He gaped at me for a while before bursting in chuckles which confused me a bit. "For someone who does not speak a lot, I did not expect this from you."
I sighed. "Just tell me what you need to tell me."
"I know you heard my conversation with Chanyeol earlier," he started off. "And I bet you already know about his plan..."
I just nodded as a response.
"I want to apologize in advance for whatever he would be doing to you."
My brows rose.
I did not expect him to catch up with me just to apologize for his friend's mistake.
"It would have been better if it is Chanyeol who apologized," I thought.
"You do know the rules, right?" He asked.
"Why do you ask?"
"Just to know if you are prepared on his moves."
I bit my lip sheepishly. "Um... Just a little bit..."
He frowned. "Just a little? What do you mean??"
"I don't have a rule book."
"Then how come you know some of them?"
I sighed. "I kind of... Violated them?"
I did violate some rules before but the teachers let me off because of my good academic performances and luckily the rules were not so bad.
I don't know why but I feel embarrassed.
"You're always in the library and yet you never thought of reading the rule book?" he shook his head. Then he took his backpack from his back and opened it. He pulled out a small, thin red book and reached it out to me.
I took it and read the cover.
"The Rules?"
"It is the school's rule book... Obviously."
"Thanks... But I guess I can just get my own copy from the library---"
"No, no, no---you are keeping that," he insisted and even pushed the book that is in my hands towards me. "Read it. So you can have better ideas of what the rules are," he told me.
I averted my gaze towards the boom in my hands. "Why are you doing this?" I asked him, eyes kept on he rule book.
"I pity you. I know that all you want is a peaceful life and it is being ruined by my friend," he sighed. "I hope that I helped you with that. I guess I can do more by talking to him to stop whatever evil he has in mind."
"I can handle myself," I uttered which he clearly heard.
He smiled. "No man is an island, Jihyun," he says and the words were really deep. "Just do what I told you to. I know Chanyeol will give up soon if he won't succed on his plans."
Well at least he is not like his friend... somehow.
I only nodded as a response then he gave me a pat on my shoulder before winking at me. After that, he walked away and I could only follow him by sight.
He moved me by his words...slight.
My eyes landed on the book in my hands again. I guess I should just go ahead and read this. It does not have that much pages anyway.
I was just about to open the tiny book to read it but the the bell rang, signalling that we should head to our rooms already. Guess I'll just read it later.
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I was not able to concentrate that much in class because I as dying to read whatever is in the rule book. But I don't want to miss anything important so I just listened. Though there are times that my mind is wandering off thinking about the rules that are kept in the rule book.
It's finally recess and I could finally get some time to read the rule book. Of course, I am headed to the library to read. I am quite happy since I have something new to read.
"Jihyun!"
My brows rose up.
Ugh! Chanyeol...
I ignored him and just walked like I heard nothing. But my pace slowly gets faster when I hear him starting to run. But still, he caught my arm and turned me around to face him. With long legs like his he would surely catch up.
As soon as out eyes met, I shot a glare towards him but he seems unwavered. I don't mean to scare him, I just want him to get the message that I do not like it when he appears at my sight.
"Come with me. I have to show you something," he completely ignored the sharp glare I was giving him.
I yanked my arm away from his hand and turned to walk again but he ran past me and blocked my way.
"Is it even that important??" I asked in an annoyed tone.
"I just want to show you something. You'll love it."
I frowned. What the heck is this guy talking about? I will love it?? Is he serious? "Just yesterday you said that you want to make my life here at school like hell and now you're going to show me something that I'll love?"
I saw him looked panicked but it just occurred quickly.
Is there something wrong with him?
"Um... I just think you'll love it. It's that bookworm club room. It's better to hang out there than in the library."
"And why are you saying this??"
"I need someone to check whatever's going on in there. And in bet that a nerd like you would love to do the job. I thought those words may make you agree on going there."
I shook my head. "I don't want to."
"Just do it for goodness sake!"
"I told you, I don't want to go there!" I repeated and pushed him out of the way but he caught my arm again. It surprised me when he shoved a notebook right at my face. "What the---"
"It is the list of the books the bookworm club has."
With a brow raised, my gaze shifted from him to the notebook. I took it in my hands and opened it. My jaw dropped when I saw how much titles were in there.
" ...Are the students...like...allowed to read some of the books there?" I asked and he only nodded. "This is heaven..." I uttered.
"What? Heaven?? It should not be! It should be a burden to you! Give me that!"
I held the notebook closer to me. "D-Did I say heaven?? I meant hell!" I faked a irritated voice and look.
He smirked and patted my head. "I want you to finish that before recess ends, alright? Or else I would get killed by the faculty."
I glared at him and shoved his hand away. He just smirked and walked away with his hands in his pockets.
My eyes landed on the notebook again. I opened it and scanned a few more pages. Every page has most of the books that aren't in the library.
I smirked.
You say burden, Chanyeol? More like a gift! Maybe that is why he said I would love it.
My head turned to my right where the staircase that leads to the third floor is a few meters away from me. I felt pretty excited to go up there and check out the bookworm club.
They said that the club rooms are on the third floor. I've never been on the third floor but I did see some students climb up the stairs sometimes. Maybe to go to the rooftop or something like that.
I felt something wrong though. It was like stopping me to go up there but my excitement took over. And without knowing I headed towards the stairs and started to climb up.
As I reached the third floor, I began to walk in the hallway. I saw some rooms were locked and has names on it like Music club room, Cooking club room etc.
Locked...locked...locked...locked...are they all locked? He is just making fun of me! Now I know why he is acting weird earlier.
Then I finally reached the door of the Bookworm club room which isn't locked unlike the other rooms.
Strange...this room is the only one that isn't locked. Hmmm...
I reached out for the doorknob and took in a deep breath before twisting it. The door creaked loudly as I pushed it open. The whole room was dim which made it hard for me to see anything.
I searched for the switch and squinted a bit when the lights open. When once I clearly saw what was inside, my jaw dropped open.
What the...
I blinked twice and rubbed my eyes but nothing changed.
The room is just completely empty!
PARK CHANYEOL!!!
I angrily threw the notebook across the room and it stopped at the foot of the empty bookshelves. I looked left and right but the place is just completely empty.
Ugh! I just wasted my precious time! I bet he did this on purpose so that I won't have time to read the rule book!
"That's it! I am heading out of here!" I muttered under my breath.
But when I turned to leave, I was taken aback when I saw the guidance counselor just a feet away from me.
"Mrs. Won..."
"Mrs. Jeon what are you doing here?" She asked me with a bit of a tone of anger in her voice. "And how were you able to open the door?"
"But... It was open when I arrived here."
"That is impossible, this room is always locked! The club rooms are always locked! Then explain to me why the other club rooms are locked except for this one??"
I frowned. "...They were locked when I arrived, Mrs. Won."
She scoffed and placed her hands on her hips. "That is nonsense, Ms. Jeon. I am just glad that Park Chanyeol told me about this."
My eyes widened.
Aish! That jerk really! He made me do this on purpose! I hate him, I hate him, I hate him!!
"I am afraid you have to go with me to the detention room."
"What?? Why??"
"You just violated another rule, Ms. Jeon. And I am afraid we cannot let you go anymore this time," she said with disappointment in the tone of her voice.
Antoher rule? I violated another rule?
"I am really disappointed. Detention can cause a drop on your grades. I hope this won't happen again, or else you might loose your scholarship," she adds before handing over the detention slip.
While everything was still sinking in my mind, I reached out and took the slip then stared at it.
I just got... detention?
I never imagined myself getting detention! Ever! What are my parents going to say to me if they're still alive?
"I will see you later Ms. Jeon," Mrs. Won spoke as she walked away.
I quickly grabbed my backpack and took out the rule book. I flipped the pages furiously looking for whatever rule I have violated.
Fudge you, Park Chanyeol!
"Rule number 23 - nobody must enter any club room not until it is officially opened for the club members ONLY," I read out aloud.
I pursed my lips as I shut the book close.
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Third Person's POV
"Aish. Where is that midget?!" Chanyeol asked to himself as he searched all over the school. He just finished talking to Mrs. Won and now he is on the search for his friend named Byun Baekhyun. He bet that his hyung is the one who gave that red book to Jihyun.
He finally spotted his friend who is surrounded by girls. He had this famous smirk on his face as he talks to them. All their heads turned to Chanyeol who is approaching his friend angrily, but the latter didn't seem to get wavered by it.
The girls immediately gave way for him as he slammed his hand on the wall right beside his friend's head.
"Why did you give her that book?!" Chanyeol asked Baekhyun angrily. "Didn't you know that it could ruin all my plans?!"
"Yes," Bakehyun answered shortly and nonchalantly. "What do you think is the purpose of mine to give that book to Jihyun?"
"Why are you doing this??" Chanyeol asked his shorter friend.
"I just pity her that's why. You are doing all this but do you know what would be the impact on her life? Do you have any idea of how her life is going on right now? Do you have any background about what Jihyun is outside the walls of this academy?" Baekhyun asked.
"No."
"See? And you are planning to ruin her grades?" Baekhyun asked in disbelief.
Chanyeol is just about to ask Baekhyun if he knows anything about Jihyun's background but his friend is called by Minna, a famous girl from the cheer leading group.
"I'll talk to you next time, giant yoda," Baekhyun told him and then pushed his hand away. "Minna! Wait up!" He ran to the said girl before wrapping an arm over her shoulder.
"Psh... Who cares about her life outside the school?" Chanyeol mutters and just watched his friend walk away.
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Jihyun's POV
"Good afternoon, Ms. Jeon," Mrs. Won greeted me once I reached the door of the detention room.
"What's good in the afternoon?" I thought but instead I greeted her back. I wouldn't want to violate another rule and an important one. According to what I have read, the punishment put on the students depends on how important the rule is.
"Let's get inside, shall we?"
I just nodded my head even though deep inside I wanted to release a string of curses because I have never been in this room. And it is embarrassing to think that one of the top students in the school is just got detention. What would the teachers say about me now?
I entered the room and it was just like any other ordinary class room. This one is just empty but the chairs and desks.
"Have a seat, Ms. Jeon."
I took the seat which is at the back and farthest corner of the room.
The door opened revealing the guy I would never wish to be with.
Chanyeol.
"Mr. Park, you are late."
"Sorry, Mrs. Won," he apologized then took the details beside mine.
I sat down as I entered the detention room. Then suddenly, another student came in
Out of all the seats...
"I will be leaving for a while because I have an important matter with the principal. I want you two to behave and think about the wrong things you have done," Mrs. Won instructed us. "I don't want any contact or dialouge happening, understand? Once I find out you disobey you two will receive a bigger punishment. You two get it?"
"Yes, Mrs. Won," Chanyeol and I nodded in chorus. She gave us a look one last time before making her way out of the room.
"Loved the books back in the club room?" I heard Chanyeol ask just after Mrs. Won.
"Haven't you heard what Mrs. Won said? No dialouges."
"Psh... Scared?" he smirked.
"Of course not!" I protested. "I am just not a delinquent like you."
"Really? Then explain why you are in this room??"
I clenched my fists. "You are the reason why I am here, you jerk! I hate you so bad!"
"The feeling is mutual, Jihyun," he smirks and leans on to the backrest of his seat.
"Psh," I snarled. "What brings you here? Did you made some mess just to get in here to bother me again?" I asked with my right brow raised. Then he gave off a small shrug.
"I did made some mess just to get in here but that is normal because I am the most frequent visitor of this room ever since. But since you're here as well, I'd just rather bother you as well just to lessen up the boredom I am feeling right now."
"Well I am not in the mood for it," I replied and rolled my eyes.
I got my sandwich from my bag and was about to take a bite but then I felt my chair being kicked.
"Can't you see I am trying to eat??"
"I can see that clearly," he gave me an annoying grin.
"Then why are you kicking my chair??"
"What do you think is the reason?"
I just groaned and continued to eat my sandwich. I almost choked on a piece when he suddenly kicked hard.
"Damn it, Chanyeol, just let me it in piece!" I angrily yelled at him.
He faked a surprised look. "I didn't know good girls curse."
"I am not a good girl and I will never be good towards you."
"Whatever. Go ahead and make your life harder."
I snarled at him and turned back in front. I grabbed my backpack to get the rule book. But then he kicked my chair really hard making me to let go of the bag and it fell onto the floor.
I sighed as I stood up to pick it up.
I went to sit down in another chair but I felt him follow.
I sighed loudly. "Chanyeol, can you please just stop?" I asked him, irritated.
"Why? Are you already about to cry?" He asked in a very annoying baby voice which was not very pleasant to hear for he have a voice deeper than the deepest ocean. "So sad..."
"Of course I am not," I said with a slight proud tone in my voice. "It will take me more than that to make me cry," I added as I folded my arms across my chest.
"So this won't make you cry?" Chanyeol asked as he started kicking my chair again.
I wish detention would soon be over. I cannot stand being with him just even for a second. How much more if for hours?
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The door suddenly opened revealing Mrs. Won. She looked at the two of us and smiled. "I am glad you two behaved."
"If only you know the pain this guy caused me, Mrs. Won," I thought.
"You may now go home."
I quickly stood up from my seat and grabbed my bag. I literally ran all the way outside to escape the hell but still, Chanyeol caught up and grabbed my arm and turned me around to face him.
"Why are you running away?" he asked with a smirk.
"What do you think is the reason why I am running away?"
"That's my line," he scoffed.
"I already had enough of you, Chanyeol. Just stop this nonsense."
"It ain't nonsense and I don't care if your patience is getting small. I am glad to know actually. It is not my fault if you are still not leaving."
"You won't make me leave this school," I said, determined.
He scoffed. "We will see about that," he replied in a challenging tone. "This is just the start, Jeon Jihyun. I'll make sure that everything wouldd be worse the next time you set foot in here in this school."
"Whatever floats your stinking boat," I retorted. He did not reply but instead, he just gave off a challenging smirk and turned to walk away.
I followed him by sight.
So he meant what he did to me earlier isn't enough?
Psh. Jerk.
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Hey guys!
We are finally finished with the third chapter of his book. I do hope you guys like it.
What do you guys think would be the rest of the things Chanyeol would do to make Jihyun's life living hell?
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