Blueming • 개화 | jjk

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Daffodil

- A New Beginning -

Park Y/N's POV

After the huge scene he's thrown at the cafe, along with all the eyes that once pinned on me, everyone must have thought he's my boyfriend, a cute one I supposed. Some congratulated me while others cheered me from a distance as if they're watching a K-drama scene. Trust me. My cheeks are still burning like hot sauce. Not only do I feel ashamed, but I'm also in the rage of fury, just like fire burning within my stomach, suffocating the air in my lungs, leaving me hellish sensation down to my throat. The amount of embarrassment left me speechless for a whole minute. I really want to dig a hole and hide for my entire life.

Pulling my hair out in exasperation, I bury my head on my shoulders, trying to calm myself down. My day has been an emotional roller coaster and a break is all I need. Shifting my head to the side, I scan around the cafe as I observe the interior closely.

The cafe we're at is actually one of the famous spots for students like us. Everything screams out aesthetic, decorated with various minimalist plants, such as Aloe Vera, Snake Plant, String of Pearls, Spider Plant and Philodendron. Severals are hanged above us and others are placed neatly among the wooden shelf behind the cashier. There's a few amounts of pastel canvas decorating the bricked wall. The grey sofa compliments the neutral look, accompanied by the sphere-like white lamps above us, shining brightly as it illuminates the space. Throughout the evening, the room is filled with various Lo-fi musics. Having a cosy atmosphere like this really helps us get away from this stressful life. It's a delightful place for chit-chat or even doing a load of assignments. Moreover, the cafe isn't too far away from our school either.

Exhaling a long sigh from my lips, I shift my head to the left, observing the neighbourhood through the glassy window. As I slowly looking up, I notice how magical the evening sky is, which is now coloured by pink-orangish shade hide among the white fluffy clouds.

A bird suddenly flies across the sky, causing my lips slightly curve into a thin smile.

"See? Cut the act, Y/N. I know you enjoy it. You're so lucky to have a brother like him."

I was smiling at a bird, you idiot.

I glare at her, not believing what I just heard.

"Areum. How many times should I tell you that I despise him a lot?"

Choi Areum, a friend of mine who is a slow-witted human being. She's that type of person who can't get the joke or even read the situation clearly, can't differ the thin line of being serious and lying, and many more. But I guess her existence is somewhat entertaining. Although she might disagree with me, she's gorgeous, both inside and outside. She has such a pure, innocent and delicate soul, which worrying me whether some jerks out there would break her fragile heart. That's why I'm pretty protective over her as if I was a motherly hen who's ready to risk her life for her baby chick.

Not a chick version of Jimin. He's exceptional.

"Let her be. Who knows what she's been daydreaming about? Perhaps OUCH-"

I pinch Yunyeong's arm, twist it so that I can erase her wicked smirk and shuts her mouth up. As her arms starting to redden due to the torture, she immediately mouthing 'sorry', begging me to stop. Satisfied with her remorse, I slowly let go of her.

For now.

"Tsk. You're just a second version of Jimin, Yunyeong-ah."

Ahn Yunyeong, Jimin's evil doppleganger. Her sneakiness is equivalent to Park Jimin's but less annoying because I love her. Everything about her screams exciting. Her personality, hobby, jokes.. The word 'dull' isn't on her list. Many claim how we look and act alike as if we were long-lost sisters separated in our early childhood. However, she's vERY possessive. She often gets jealous if I had ever stand too close with the others, especially to those who aren't in our circle. I actually thought that's only a joke, but bro, I don't think it's a joke anymore. She's practically eyeing me 24/7. I don't complain, though. It's nice to have a friend who cares for me. Perhaps she's being like this because it's rare to have a friend who is connected with you at a whole level.