Stuck in Between

6. Surprise

Chorong's POV

Huh! What a tiring day. I got loads of homework from Mr. Kim. And I hope he stops laughing like a crazy guy. It's kinda creepy.

Walking home from the bus stop is my usual routine, but today is just too exhausting. I wish the way home is much shorter. Haist!

PEEEEEP~~~

KAPJAGI! I held my chest. I was shocked by the sudden sound of a vehicle horn. What was that?

I looked around. A guy in a motorbike suddenly stopped in front of me.

I watch him as he took off his helmet.

WTF. I don't usually curse, but how couldn't I when it's...

"Yo! Weakling!" he uttered calling me.

Grease. Does he have a lot of time and he even follows me here? Ignore him. I continued walking.

"Yah!" I heard him call. "Weakling, why don't you see your locker tomorrow morning? I bet you'll love it."

What is he talking about? Still, I continued walking without facing him.

just walk Chorong.

walk.

He started his bike engine and sped past me saying, "see u tomorrow!" and I know he is wearing that stupid-looking and annoying smirk behind that helmet.

What is he up to again? Haist! I sighed.

Never mind. Just Ignore him Chorong.

"Omona!"

"Aigoo!"

"Eotteokhae?"

"Why is he his target?"

"I dunno. He never bullied any girl before."

"Didn't you hear there was a scene in the cafeteria yesterday?"

"She must have angered Kris. What will she do now?"

OH-MY-GOD. The things inside my locker were soaked with red and blue paint all over. I was so shocked that I couldn't even move and I just stood in front of the locker looking at my precious books --- Yes. They are precious. How am I supposed to study now? Where do I get the money to buy new books? What do I tell my parents? Eotteokhaji?! ---- while I hear the other students whisper. Why do they even whisper when I can hear it?

My legs are shaking as I took a step forward.

How cruel could that Grease be? Is this his way of making me regret answering him back yesterday?

I closed my eyes.

this is just a dream.

this is just a dream.

somebody wake me up.

Please...

"Well, well, well, looks like you already saw my surprise."

That voice. Grrrrr!

"It's Kris!" I heard someone exclaimed then it became very noisy.

Seems like the students gathered to watch us. Holy crap! What did I get myself into?

I don't really wanna open my eyes right now. I lowered my head. Please let this be just a dream...

Chills run down my spine when he suddenly held my chin to face him. "Chorong-ah. Park Chorong. Aren't you happy to see the person behind this surprise?"

I still didn't open my eyes.

I could sense his breath near my ear. He whispered, "Are you gonna open your eyes and look at me? Or are you waiting for me to kiss you?"

I pulled away from him in an instant and faced him. I stared at him coldly. If only my stares could kill.

Then I saw my dirty locker again, the people around us, and his three sidekicks laughing and grinning at his back.

Yeah. This is real. This isn't a dream.

He walked forward.

I walked backward.

him forward.

me backward.

him forward.

me backward.

him forward.

me backward.

him forward.

puk! no more space to move backward.

him forward again.

He took another step and I am trapped on the wall. His face almost an inch away from mine.

No. I wasn't just trapped on the wall. I am also trap in his eyes. I felt like I was dragged to go inside his world where there are only the two of us.

And what's up with this heart? I could hear it beating so loud and fast. Shut up heart!

I blinked twice to come back to my senses.

Jeongshin charyeo Chorong! He is bullying you! Wake up! I told myself.

"Wha---what wi--will I do?" I found it hard to utter words.

"Hmm? What did you say again? I couldn't hear you."

Dumbass! I know you heard it. Why are you pretending not to?! Jerk.

How could I speak well in this position? I couldn't even breathe properly.

"What is it again, Park Chorong?"

And since when did he has the right to call my name?

"What will I do to make you stop?" There you go. I said it.

He looked at me seriously. "Simple." Then he smirked. "Call me Oppa."

He then stepped back still wearing that smirk. "Kaja!" He signalled his sidekicks and they went away.

My knees lost it's strength. I fell on the floor.

My friends ran toward me. The last thing I heard was Eunji shouting, "Chorong-ah! Kwenchana?"

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