Beautiful Pain (True Beauty Fanfiction)

Chapter 21

Holding the lunch box I made my way to the cafe where Seo-Joon works at. Standing in front of the building, I raised an eyebrow when I saw Joo-Kyung. I remembered they are working together, something that I dislike.

Seo-Joon watched Joo-Kyung from afar serving the customers and moping the floor. She wiped the sweat from her forehead and focused on the task. It almost looks like he was fascinated by the girl. Which caused me to tighten my grip on the box. Seo-Joon approached her when she was cleaning the window, telling her something that I can't hear. But they were too closed with each other making my heart clenched in pain.

Perhaps everybody is charmed by Joo-Kyung, and I'm the evil witch who people trample on.

"Chae-Rin what are you doing?" A voice startled me. Suho move his gaze to whom I was looking at and his face turned hard not expecting this at all.

"She never told me, Seo-Joon is working there." He mumbled, we were both upset of what we saw. What I did next was out of character, but I was tired of Joo-Kyung having everything that she wants.

I dragged Suho inside and was welcome by the staff. Joo-Kyung and Seo-Joon were speechless seeing we were together. Ordering a drink we sat on one of the chairs.

"Really? What are you trying to achieve here?" He sensed something wrong, but I smile cutely at him. Twirling my hair, I stare at him.

"Nothing. I'm just buying a drink." Right on cue, the drink arrived. I sipped on my drink before shoving it towards Suho.

"Do you want to try mine?" We used to share drinks together, so this didn't bother him. However, I could see Seo-Joon and Joo-Kyung burning a hole through our back. I slurped on his drink and lick my lip playfully. Suho's Adam apple move up and down, I could tell something twitch inside of him from my action.

What a great way to start the day. Messing people up.

When school rolled up, students crowded Joo-Kyung asking if she's dating Seo-Joon. This got my ear perked up hearing his name. Apparently the photoshoot of them was posted all over the class. This makes me loathe Joo-Kyung even more. A hurtful expression strike my face, Seo-Joon never told me about this. So much for being honest. Both of them denied it but the pen I was holding snapped into two.

I can't trust anyone except myself.

At break, the four of us sat on a bench. Joo-Kyung was talking how she's always got rumour with Seo-Joon. Soo-Jin supported it saying they look like a great match.

"It will be an even hotter topic if Suho and Chae-Rin got back together. They were called Prince and Princess of Saebom High School." Soo-A spoke which caused Joo-Kyung to stare at me. I always thought how ridiculously people called me a princess. Soo-Jin added a fuel into the fire and gushes out how romantic we both were when we used to date. I could see the agitated look Joo-Kyung had.

"Should I ask him? Maybe Suho had move on." I said innocently. Pretending that he isn't dating anyone.

"Well we won't know until we try." Soo-A encourages.

"That's right I have to meet him later. Maybe I'll find out." I gave them a winked which they giggle to. Except for Joo-Kyung who looked stoic.

When all of us disperse. I was approached by Seo-Joon. The guy who I didn't want to look at. He holds my wrist pleading for me to listen to what he has to say.

"What now? I have to get to class" My voice went up, annoyed of seeing him.

"About the pictures-"

"Look we are not dating. I don't care what you do with any girl." Even though I said those thing, my face mimicked another look. He knew I was upset and bothered by it. He realized I didn't like knowing information last.

"If you don't care why do you look angry?"

"I am angry" I stated, I didn't want to hide my emotion but it's better to tell him.

"It was just coincidence. Nothing happened between us."

"You said, the cafe was coincidence. And this model gig is coincidence too? Hiding things from me, might get you out from my liking bucket." I spoke, while yanking my wrist from his touch.

"I wanted to tell -"

"Stop. I don't have time to hear this. Do what you want" I walked away afraid of breaking into tears. The photos they took, each of it was an intimate movement. It crushed my heart because he told me different things and does the opposite.

I'm such a fool.

And I hate Joo-Kyung.

"Trouble in paradise?" Nara the students who I despise the most popped her head at the school bathroom. I totally forgotten her since she has been silent for most of the time. But I knew I need to guard my defense up.

"What do you want?" I hate seeing her and she isn't making my mood any better. Wiping my hand, I glance at her from the mirror.

"Nothing. Consider me as a classmate who is looking out for you." I know she has something inside her sleeve but she was waiting for the right time to strike. I brush her shoulder as I make my way out.

If looks can kill, she'll be dead by now along with Joo-Kyung.