Beautiful Pain (True Beauty Fanfiction)

Chapter 27

I stared at the vulgar word written on my desk. Things that didn't describe me well. They were written with permanent markers, so it was hard to erase it. I want to be strong and endure this accusation but people snickers saying I deserve it.

I heard a screech before my table getting lifted. Looking at the person, Seo-Joon was exchanging his table with mine. Surprise elevated my face. He doubted me but today he protected me.

"Use mine, useless people doing childish things. If I ever see who did it I'll beat them up." He glares at the people who look my way. Knuckling his finger ready to fight that dare so. Everybody whipped their head to the front afraid of being his punching bag. I chuckle at the situation and sat down.

"Why are you doing this?" I had to ask him, when people had turned their back on me. Here he was, trying to play the hero.

"I'm trusting my instinct that you are not like that." I guess I was wrong with my assumption. He was just trying to figure out the situation before making a decision. He returned back and waited for class to start.

I thought life would be kind to me, but it became harsh and stormy. Soo-Jin and Soo-A tried to guard me by glaring at the students but when I was alone I didn't know what was coming.

At the school garden I tried to find a stray cat. It's been coming in and out of school and I want to help by feeding it. However the cat ran to the bushes to no return. Wiping my blazer I sight in defeat. When I look up, I saw a flower pot falling down from the rooftop right at my spot.

"Watch out!!"

A hand grabbed me to the other side, and we fell to the ground together. I looked at my savior, Lee Suho. I couldn't believe it. He breath heavily seeing the pot crash on the ground. If it landed on my head, I would get injured.

"Thank you" I voice out.

"Is people trying to kill you at this school or what?" He asked, he was right about it. Somebody want to throw me off guard, and I know who it is.

Before I could make my way, Soo-Jin stopped me. The terror that stricken her face got me paralyzed. She brought her phone to my face, and I saw the video that makes my blood go high.

The performance that doomed me for the rest of my life.

The video was uploaded on our school website titling I was banned from the dance academy. Because I fail the team to go to national.

How could she go to school acting she's perfect when she fails her team? -Winn_829

Turn out she's not that good in ballet- Jwk_Li

What was the point of her acting all mighty at school when she has more flaws than us- Nanno_99

Those were a few comments under the video. My hand shake and head spinning. Mother was sure she deleted all footage but what she didn't know it was easy to duplicate things. And now it's coming to eat me alive. With tears pouring out of my eyes, I walked out holding my backpack. I couldn't careless I was missing class. All I need was away from people.

Pushing my head onto the pillow, I cried my hardest. I was a mess and my lung was suffocating from guilt. I was remorseful about the incident but now it plays on the internet. Nothing could be stopped.

I didn't know how long I stayed like this. Sunggyu eventually open the door to check on me. He must have been home a few seconds ago.

"Chae-Rin I'm sorry about what I have done. I realized I was never there for you. Forgive me. I will be a better brother for you. You don't have to take your therapy anymore," He said coming close toward me. I stare at him before burying my head on the crook of his neck. Sobbing as he soothed me.

"T-the video-"

"I know, Soo-Jin told me." I was glad I didn't have to explain him what was going on. He wrapped me inside his embrace as I drowned in my sorrow. I was glad that a few people has stuck through my side and give me their comfort.

"Don't think about anything. Just go to sleep." He suggested before placing a blanket on top of me. When tiredness drew me in, I fall asleep.

I didn't go to school the next day. Afraid of being talk once again. I tried to be strong, but I collapsed when my biggest fear happened. It was my fault the team didn't make it, some left the academy and some grew hatred on me. Because I crushed their goal.

Our goal.

My thought was interrupted when my phone buzzed. Silently opening it, I wonder what this is.

Go outside of your apartment - Seo-Joon.

I quirk my eyebrow not liking the demand. He could ask me if I am ok or not. Being a nice person, I am, I obeyed the command. There he was leaning against his motorcycle with a helmet on his hand.

"Hop in" He didn't say nothing else and throw me the helmet. Abruptly it landed on my hand, but I looked at him weirdly.

"I'm not dress to go-"

"Chae-Rin just do what I said." Shutting myself up I put myself comfortably on the seat before he drives.

I didn't know where we were going, but I could feel gust of air all around me. My hair flows freely and hand wrapped around Seo-Joon waist.

"Does it feel nice?" He asked, I was puzzled to what he means until I connected the dots. He wanted to make me feel better.

"I guess it is."

"Well hold on tight." He warned before driving even faster than before. I scream his name and hold him as my life depends. No wonder why his mother is scared of him driving. He is one reckless driver.

We were driving around Seoul and around the edge of the cliff. There, I could see the view of the ocean. Watching it, I was lucky that something so beautiful could still be seen alive. Nature has a way that relaxed my mind.

And Seo-Joon knows about it.

We arrived at the beach as our last stop and I feel the sand pushing deep onto my feet. The sun was soon to set giving an orange yellowish color on the sky. Leaning my head to his shoulder, I realized there were many things I can do as long as I go out.

"I was worried you didn't come to school. I'm glad that you can still smile." He spoke making me chuckle.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't ready to face people." I said, he ruffled my hair before I snooze closer toward him.

"Seo-Joon thank you."

"Of what? For being handsome?" I hit his chest for the awkward joke he made. Rolling my eyes, I stare back at him.

"No, for taking me out. I shouldn't mop in my room if I can get to see this." I said genuinely.

"And I'll be here taking you wherever you want to go." Seo-Joon spoke. This was a way to cheer me up but then my heart dropped as to what came out from my mouth.

"About your confession. I don't think I'm ready for a relationship. Us being friends feel better." I admitted. He looks despaired hearing the truth but accepted the honesty.

"Thank you for telling me." He looks heartbroken, but there was nothing I can do other than this. It was better to be hurt by the truth than being tangled by lies.

When I got home everything become quiet. I despise being alone because it makes me drift in my own thought. Before going to my room the doorbell ring several times making me groan in annoyance. I'm pretty sure Seo-Joon has left and won't come back.

I just hope whoever the person in front better be important. Opening the door in a swift, I saw a person who I never thought will be standing there.

Who knew he was my golden ticket.