Areum ignored the whining from Riel. "Can you just consider Kanye and leave that... Nerd!?"
Areum eyed her, "I am not interested in Kanye and he isn't in me either! Stop all these Riel!"
Riel said, "You're letting this guy come between us, Areum"
Areum rolled her eyes, standing up from the bed and picking her bag, "No! You're letting him come between us.
Because i don't see the problem in making friends..."
Riel cocked a brow, "You're my best friend, Areum. I can tell, you like him. But he's not the best for you. I mean... He's... He's just so..."
Areum raised her hand to stop Riel from completing that, "You say you are my best friend, Riel. But it's a lie. Because if you truly are, you wouldn't act like this towards me just because of Arizona. And what if he's not the best for me? It's me,not you! So leave me alone!"
To be honest, she's really mad at Riel. How could she?
Riel scoffed, "What are you trying to say, Areum?"
Areum looked away, "Whatever you think. I'm leaving because I'm not ready to listen to any more of your nonsense." She said annoyingly and turned to leave Riel's room, muttering, "Best friend my ass."
Riel watched Areum leave, anger consuming her.
Days have passed, and Areum's silly feelings for that wallflower seems to be getting serious.
She didn't like that. She wants her to be with the popular guys not the one whose classmates doesn't even know his name.
She sighed, "I'll think of something later." She can't let them be.
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Areum closed her book, stretching tiredly as Arizona packed his into his backpack.
"I'm so so tired. I hate Mr Oliver." She groaned, reclining on the chair.
Arizona smiled at her, "It's okay. We have just 3 chapters left."
Areum rolled her eyes, "Like it's easy."
Arizona said wittily, "It's been easy working with you. I'm glad it's with you though."
Areum giggled, "Really?"
He nodded, reaching out to pat her head cutely, "Yes."
She felt her heart flutter at that. She grinned goofily. "Hmnn. Ok."
Arizona smiled, "We have only 3 days left." He said casually.
Dreamily, Areum smiled, saying, "It's only be three weeks..." and I've fallen for you so deeply.
Arizona looked at her, expecting her to complete whatever she's saying.
Areum looked down with a small blush on her cheeks, "Never mind."
Arizona's lips pursed, "Ok. But I'm so sure we're going to pass this."
Areum nodded, "Oh we have to. I'll cry if we don't."
Arizona teased, "I've never seen you cry. I bet you'd look so much more beautiful while crying. Probably so beautiful, I'll be too dazed to coax you."
Areum was NOT expecting that. Arizona never flirts...
"I.." She blushed hard, making him laugh softly. She pouted at him, feeling butterflies roaming her insides at his laughter.
Arizona smiled, 'She's so lovely.' He thought. 'And so loving.'
"Areum?"
"Hmn? "
" If we pass our project, what should I expect as a partnership gift? "He asked clumsily.
Areum raised a brow, chuckling," I had no idea partners exchange gifts. "
" Let's be unique. "He said and Areum laughed," Ok. Ok. "She smiled thoughtfully," I saw this really cool museum online. I'll take you there. "
Arizona smiled," Can't wait. If we pass the cut off mark by 10,I'll take you somewhere. "
Areum grinned excitedly," Where!? "
Arizona made a funny face," It's a surprise. "
Areum groaned, like a spoilt child," Tell me. Tell me. Tell me..."She whined, leaning closer to him.
"Nooo." He smiled. She pouted, making a puppy face, "Ari..."
Arizona poked her nose, "Don't be naughty."
Areum sighed, "Fine." But then, a silly thought flashed across her mind. She giggled, "You'll have to compensate me though."
Arizona chuckled, "Ok. What do you want?"
Areum's eyes twinkled, "A kiss."
And before he could register what she'd said, Areum leaned closer to him and placed a very soft kiss on his jaw.
He froze. Literally. He held his breath subconsciously infact. He was absolutely shocked. He gaped at her as she smiled up at him, staring into his eyes.
Arizona cleared his throat, his heart thumping at the sudden peck.
"What? Can't i?" Areum smiled naughtily.
Arizona looked at her, "You already did..."
Areum smiled, "Yea. And it was amazing."
Arizona looked at her, like she's grown magical horns or something. "Wh.. Why did you?" Not even on his cheeks, his jaw, quite close to his lips...
Areum shrugged, smiling at him lovingly, "I've always wanted to. Maybe even more than that."
Now, he was much more flabbergasted. She's always wanted to!? Even more...
Areum could hear her heart pounding in her ears, anticipating his reaction.
"Wh.. What are you even saying, Areum?" He cleared his throat awkwardly, breaking their eye contact.
Areum bit her lips, sitting properly, "It's nothing. Never mind me."
Arizona nodded, "Hmn. When are we going to the museum?"
"Sunday." She replied with a forced smile. Ok. What happened hurt her. It did.
Arizona nodded. He picked up his bag, "Shall we?"
Areum said, "Oh, you can go first. I'll leave soon."
He raised a brow, "You sure?" Her mood has obviously altered.
Areum smiled, "Hmn. Bye."
"Bye then." He smiled and walked out of the lounge.
Areum sighed. After a while she stood up , carrying her transparent backpack . She had a sad expression as she slowly walked out.
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"ouch. So you got rejected." Kanye said, with fake compassion.
Areum pouted, "I wasn't rejected. I didn't even.. Ugh. It's annoying." She whined,kicking her legs furiously.
He laughed, placing a cup of chai-latte on the table before her.
"Maybe he's not into you." Kayne shrugged.
She eyed him.
Kanye took his seat beside her, "Yeah. He seems like the type of guy that likes cool, plain girls that won't bring so much attention. He hates attention. If anyone sees you two walking together in the school, gosh! It'll be so wild. And he hates stuff like that."
Areum nodded understandably. "Ok. Ok. But if I may ask, how do YOU know so much about him? I mean you even know his house."
Yes. The day Areum went to check on Arizona at home, Kanye had driven her there! She was surprised and she asked him but he ignored her.
Kanye blinked, "uh. I know everyone in that school. Both seniors and juniors.. That's why." He smirked.
Areum cocked a suspicious brow, "Hmn. Liar."
He smiled, "For real."
Areum nodded, "Then,where does Lawrence County live?"
Kanye narrowed his gaze, "Who is Lawrence County?" and immediately, Areum pointed at his face, "See?! You were lying!"
Kanye laughed at her trick. He pulled her ear," Nasty girl."
She laughed," Let go, Kanye. "
He did and she said,"But for real, how did you know? Have you been stalking?"
He scoffed, "No."
Areum sighed, guessing he won't say. Maybe they are friends. But that's so near impossible.
Like... They don't even talk to or look at each other. They are literally opposites. And neither seems like the type to befriend the other.
Kanye Black.. The popular bad boy
And Arizona Hart.. The unpopular nerd So... It's impossible.
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