Crystal Academy Literature class.
Arizona sat beside Areum, his bright blue eyes trailing the students that were receiving their project marks. Some were happy while others were scowling in annoyance.
"Team Kapi..Kapicron..Ka...what is this?" Mr Oliver glared at the two boys that approached him.
"It's Team Capricorn." The taller one said.
"Now, I see why you failed! Is this the spelling of Capricorn!" Mr Oliver snapped. The boys lowered their heads and the classmates laughed.
Mr Oliver gave their book to them. On it, was a big F. They grumbled, walking back to their seats.
"Team Untouchables..." He sighed. They walked up to him...
"Team Variella... Ok, where did you all get these names!" He said in frustration making the students giggle.
Valerie, Larissa and Luella walked up to collect their book. They had a B. Happily, they skipped to their seats.
On her way, Luella looked over at Arizona, who immediately looked away, obviously avoiding her.
Luella frowned, He's been somehow towards her. She'll have to talk to him.
"Team Sparkles. Come get your F."
Areum smiled and said to Arizona, "Confident it's an A?"
Arizona nodded, "Very much confident."
Areum grinned, "Don't forget where you want to take me to."
Arizona stared at her, "Don't get overexcited. It's not a flashy place."
She smiled softly at him, "Even if it's not flashy, I'd love to go with you. In fact, i'd go anywhere with you."
Arizona cleared his throat awkwardly. Is she hitting on him or what? Oh, that's impossible.
Areum sighed to herself, noticing his reaction. 'He doesn't seem to be into me. But still, unless he outrightly rejects me, I won't give up!'
"Team Happie." Mr Oliver called then smirked, "But you guys won't be 'happie' with your grade."
Everyone laughed out loud,except the pair. They glared around though it didn't really faze anyone.
"Team Anonymous.... Arizona and Areum, why this?" and everyone turned to look at them. Arizona shifted uncomfortably at all the eyes on them.
Areum stood up,the eyes trailing her.
"Because we want to be." She shrugged with a pretty smile and walked to collect theirs.
"Areum, this is such a beautiful story. The ending was as lovely as the whole story itself. Write me a sequel."
Areum smiled "Thanks, Mr Oliver. But all credit should go to Arizona. He's the brain behind all of this. He's so good and hardworking. Unlike me." She smirked.
"we love you like that, Areum!"A guy whistled and the others murmured in agreement, leading to noise.
Serafina and her friends scoffed,so did Luella.
" Aw. Just look at him. "
" Like, he's cute."
" I can't believe i didn't know his name "
"He and Areum must have hit off."
"He's so smart. He's in my maths class. "
" Hehe. He's my new crush. "
The girls were murmuring among themselves, peeking at Arizona, who paid noone but Areum, attention.
She sat," Congratulations on your passing Literature class, Partner. "Areum grinned happily at him.
Arizona smiled," same here, partner. "
Areum giggled.
They passed by 16 marks. She beamed," So, what time tomorrow?"
Arizona said, "Evening maybe. Like 6 o'clock. I'll pick up up." Areum nodded and he looked away ,wishing that beautiful smile of hers doesn't affect him, but it does.
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Arizona was already at home. He sat on one of the the kitchen stools, his meal before him.
His outing with Areum tomorrow will be a nice one. He has the intention of taking her to his place of peace. Although there's nothing much to see there, the place means a lot to him and he's sure she'll like it.
Then, someone entered the kitchen. He thought it was Rose, but it wasn't.
He frowned, "Why are you here?"
"Are we fighting?" Luella raised here brows accusingly as she folded her arms.
Arizona said to her, "We aren't."
"Then why have you been avoiding me?"She whined.
Arizona stared at her and ya what came to his mind was, 'her whine isn't as cute as Areum's...'
"I'm just mad at you. I know you deleted the message Areum sent. Why, Luella?"
Luella stared in shock. Oh. Oh. Oh.
"I... I am sorry. "
Arizona stared at her," Seriously? Sorry? It almost ruined my friendship with her, you know. And now you're saying sorry."
"Wha..What else am i supposed to say? And what does it matter if your friendship breaks?She'll eventually distance herself from you anyways. Her boyfriend wouldn't want her to move with other guys."
Arizona closed his eyes in annoyance,
" Ella!"
Luella snapped, "What!? Why are you always so vexed if I mention about her boyfriend?Don't you want her to have one? Do you like her?!" She sneered with hatred.
Arizona stilled. 'Do i like her?' He's never asked himself that question. Maybe he should. Maybe. Because these feelings...
Luella looked at him, "You like her?"
"I don't know. I don't know! Just go, Luella." He said, feeling like an headache is coming up.
Luella sighed, "I'm really sorry, Arizona."
"I've heard you, Ella. It's okay." He said and with that, she walked to him and hugged him.
He sighed internally as his eyes feel on the food he was eating. 'I've lost my appetite.'
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Areum came out of the closet, "Is this okay?" No reply. Areum said, much louder, "is this okay!?"
Still, no reply. Areum rolled her eyes and flung the jeans she held at him.
He jumped, and looked at her, "Hi, beautiful."
Areum deadpanned, "You ignored me on purpose, Kanye. "
He smiled, "Yeah."
Areum rolled her green eyes," Whatever. How do I look? "
His grey eyes trailed her," As beautiful as you always look. It's lovely."
"Really? I hope I'm not overdressed." Areum said self-consciously.
"No, no. It's fit for any outing. Trust me." He winked at her.
She smiled at him, "Thanks."
He nodded," It's already 5:58. He'll be here soon. " Kanye said casually making her smile,
" I'm excited! It's the first time he's asking me out.. Ok, maybe second. But this feels more special. Like... "
Kanye smiled at her," Hmn hmn. "
She giggled. Just then, she heard a horn. She beamed," He's here! " and with that, she picked her phone and bag.
Kanye also stood up from the bed, saying," Let's go. "
The two walked downstairs. Mr Kyung sat in the living room, working on some papers. Areum went over to him and kissed his cheeks," I'm going now, daddy."
Mr Kyung nodded, looking over at the handsome guy who always visits his daughter these days. There's something about him. Even his facial features...
But he was funny and respectful. Sometimes, he sits with Mr Kyung and they chat casually. Let's just say they have a good relationship.
"With him?"
Areum groaned, "Ew. No dad."
" Hey! What do you mean by 'ew'?" Kanye asked with a playful pout.
Areum poked her tongue out at him and Mr Kyung smiled,
"You'll be back when?"
Areum said, "I... uh... I don't know..."
" Latest by 8."Kanye said confidently like he's the one taking her out. Areum nodded, "Yeah. I won't be later."
Mr Kyung smiled, "Alright. Where is the person you are going out with?"
Areum beamed, "Outside. He's probably too shy to come in." She giggled to herself. Kanye rolled his eyes, "Or he's too dumb."
Areum hit his arm, "Shut up."
Mr Kyung nodded and said, "Bye then."
" Bye dad. " " Goodnight sir. "
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Arizona guessed Areum was still dressing up or something. The fact that he's been here for sometime now didn't bother him. She's always late.
A smile crept up his beautiful face. He was standing beside the car, facing her door far ahead.
Soon, she came out. He lit up immediately, but then, his smile faded. Because right after her, came Kanye. Kanye Black.
He was saying something and she was growling playfully at him. At first view, one might tag them as a couple.
Arizona suppressed his frown as she approached him, her gorgeous face lighting up immediately their eyes met.
He wasn't wearing his glasses and wow, he looked so adorable. He smiled at her, "Hi."
Areum smiled "Hey. You look cute."
"And you look gorgeous. Love the color on you."Arizona said, making her laugh shyly," Thanks. "
Kanye made an eye roll before he said," I'll go now. Have fun." He said to Areum. She smiled at him, "bye."
Arizona stared at Kanye. Their eyes locked and Kanye sent him a quick but noticeable wink.
Arizona's lips twitched like he wanted to smile and he looked away.
Of course Areum didn't notice any of that. She grinned at Arizona, "Let's go!"
Arizona smiled, "Yh. Let's go."
Areum smiled to herself. She had a feeling. It's gonna be good.