Him.

rings

I yelp.

Loud.

Causing Rei to yelp.

Louder.

Her SUV skids to a stop, barely hitting a nearby car as I jab my finger at the screen, yelling at Darek to let go.

Soorin's eyes are widening - her face turning an ugly shade of purple, and just when I think she might collapse, her 'boyfriend' lets go.

"Ugh! Darek!" she shrieks, slapping his arm away from her.

He raises a delicate eyebrow and Soorin laughs, patting him and telling him it's okay.

But it isn't.

Me and Rei have watched her suffer day and night because of him. As if on cue, Rei gives me the look.

The one where you stare at your friend and widen your eyes, about to eye-roll.

As Darek leaves, I open my mouth to tell Soorin exactly what I'm thinking - which involves some very colorful words.

She raises her hand to stop me.

"No, Eunbi. It's just his way of telling me he loves me. You know that."

"No, I don't. Darek has been doing this to you every-"

"Eunbi," Rei says, interrupting me again. "We need to go."

She gives Soorin a look - a 'you-are-so-welcome' look.

I reluctantly climb out the door and storm into the building, with Rei tagging behind me.

I yell to Rei while we walk to Mr. Kim's history class, tugging on the bottom of my much-to-short skirt.

"Does she not realize that Darek's horrible for her? I know I shouldn't even be getting mad, but it hurts watching my friend get hurt. She's gone through so much and Darek's just taking advantage of her," I grumble, and Rei agrees with a concerned look on her face.

"Like," I continue. "He literally forgot VALENTINE'S DAY! HOW THE HELL DO YOU FORGET VALENTINE'S DAY? THE SCHOOL-"

I ram into someone, my head banging into their torso.

I can feel stars over my head and rub my temple, trying to shake the dizziness out of my body.

It doesn't work though, and I collapse on the floor, head in hands.

"Are you okay?" goes a dark male voice.

It's a boy (news flash), tall and pretty. He has long platinum blonde hair with dark roots, and his eyebrows are full, eyes are dark - covered by his locks.

His hand is outstretched, perfect fingers elongated in the perfect way. They're so close I can see the letters etched on the ring: JS.

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jalynnex's notes:

hello! i just wanna say that im gonna be posting more than i will later on thru the story, mainly bc i want u guys to have a strong base to follow, that will taper as my other work persues. i'm trying to post the moment i get it finished, but i might hold for maximum viewcounts!!