Stuck in Between

16. Tantrums

Chorong's POV

School isn't fun when there is too much work to do and when the exams are nearly coming. Especially now that I don't have my books.

Though we tried to make them dry under the sun, they couldn't be read because of the paint which reminds me of that Grease again. I REALLY HATE HIM!

When I arrived inside the school building, I don't know if I'm just being paranoid or what but I think people keep staring at me.

What could be the problem this time?

Is it that bastard again?

Did he do something to my stuff again?

Maybe he threw my chair and table outside the window like those bullies in dramas!

Omona!

Eotteokhae?!

I lazily walk towards my locker.

"Good morning! Open it!"

A post-it message is in my locker's door with a white rose beside it.

Mwoya?

When I opened my locker, I saw new books neatly arranged inside it.

I looked around to see who did it, but no one is around except some girls gossiping, but I can barely hear what they are talking about.

Then I saw another post-it note on my locker's wall.

"This is a present. Hooe you like it!"

There is no name or anything. Who could have done this?

"OH MY GOSH! it's Tao!" Bomi excitedly commented.

I called them last night to tell them what happened yesterday. And today, while we are having pur lunch, I told them what happened this morning.

"There is no one else who could have done that except Tao." Bomi added.

Eunji nodded in agreement. "And you told us that Tao is a chaebol so who could afford to buy those expensive books."

"But Kris is pretty rich, too." Inserted Na Eun.

We all looked at her with question marks on our faces.

"How could you think of Kris when all he does is bully Chorong?" Eunji blood pressure is getring high again that she is using he Busan accent.

Na Eun smiled and made a peace sign. "Just telling you.."

"Okay. So it's 100% sure that it is Tao so better thank him later." Eunji said in her usual authoritative tone.

"Speaking of Kris Oppa---" we all stared coldly at Bomi hearing her call him that endearment.

Call me Oppa.

His voice lingered in my ear again.

Arrrrgh! I mentally shook my head.

"Okay. Omit the 'oppa'.." Bomi said. "He hasn't been around Chorong lately. I wonder why.."

Na Eun nodded. "I guess he is busy with basketball practice."

God, thanks to basketball!

"Speaking of the devil." Eunji is staring at the canteen's door when she spoke.

Turning our heads, we saw Grease. And worst, he is going towards our direction.

As usual, his side kicks are following him.

I saw Kai looking at Na Eun, but he pretended not to mind her when they got nearer. Is he still affected that Na Eun chose his best friend over him? Maybe..

Then there goes that cute guy who always smiles, Luhan, and one of his most handsome side kicks, Lay.

Why is that all his side kicks are handsome?

Too bad. They are too stupid for being contented as his side kicks. They could have done better independently.

"You must be checking Lay out."

I was too busy thinking about his side kicks that I didn't notice he is already in front of me.

Lay put his arms around Grease. "Nah dude~ She's all yours."

What am I? A thing he owns?!

Luhan laughed and commented as well. "We won't dare taking her from you.. but someday I might.." He winked at me. "You know.. she's exactly my type."

"Mwoya?" Kris gave him a piercing stare.

Luhan just laughed again giving him a peace sign and moving his fingers like rabbit ears. He is a man of aegyo (cuteness) even without doing much.

"Yeodora, kaja! (Let's go guys!)" I told the girls and got up.

But even before I made a step, he already pulled my arm and whispered in my ear. "Where do you think you're going my lady?"

His husky deep voice tickled my spine in a different way. I don't feel scared like I used to. This is weird. Why do I feel this way?

He continued, "You're not going anywhere until you eat lunch with me."

That tickled again. I felt my blood soaring to my ears. They are probably really red right now. Even my cheeks.

"I'm done eating." I said firmly and tried to get my arm out from his grip, but he is too strong.

"She said she's done eating."

"Eunji?"

I was shocked. Eunji never dared to enter this fight. You are really a friend, Eunji-ah.. I think I'm gonna cry.

"What do you care?" He answered her coldly.

Bomi and Na Eun are both facing down hugging each other while the three side kicks all have smiles in their faces watching us. Really! What are these three thinking that they keep laughing at scenes like this? Are they insane?

"Stop picking on my friend." Eunji stated and grabbed my arm Kris was holding to help me get out of his grip.

Eunji-ah... TT_TT

Kris shoved Eunji's arm pushing her away. It must have hurt because Eunji is grimacing while massaging her wrist.

"Yah!" I should speak now. "Don't include my friend here. Bully me if you want to bully me. Exclude my friend."

He faced me looking pissed. "Did I include her? She was the one who joined in the conversation."

"Did we have a conversation at the first place?" I said sarcastically with my right eyebrow up.

He pulled my arm hard making me face him straight. He lowered his head until our faces are around three inches near.

"For me it was a conversation. If it wasn't for you, I'm sorry." he said in a low tone before letting go of my hand and walking away.

"Go find Sehun!" He demanded to his side kicks with an angry tone. "Kai! Find Chanyeol and Chen, we are gonna bring that Tao down that he won't be able to stand up and walk."

"Mwoya?!"

I ran stopping him. "What are you gonna do to Tao?"

That creepy stare met my eyes. "It's none of your business."

He then exits the canteen with Kai.

Luhan and Lay were left still laughing and smiling.

"Heol. Were those tantrums?" Luhan asked Lay.

Lay is shaking his head while smiling. "He never grew up."

"And he said being jealous isn't his style."

Both of them exit the canteen laughing so hard.

What were those two talking about?

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