Breaking Out // Gahmi

Twenty

A/N: 가져와 bring the pain on

Gahyeon PoV

I dreaded the next day at school. I really didn't want to go, for probably one of the first times in my life. Well, I didn't fear school itself of course, but rather Handong. Who knows what she is up to today, but considering everything that is happening right now, especially the election, probably nothing good. And the chances she will drag me into her business are really high and I won't be able to talk my way out of it this time.

The other thing I wasn't looking forward to, like at all, was meeting my "boyfriend". Allegedly his name is Yeontae and he is a student at our school as well. I don't think I've ever seen or heard of him before, though I have to admit I never paid much attention to boys anyway. Or other people in general. Either way I really didn't want to meet him. Let alone have to pretend I'm in a relationship with him. Still, my parents nagged me to meet him today. They practically spent the whole morning gushing over him and how perfect he would be for me and what a beautiful couple we would make. Ughh. This will be hell.

As I walked into school I spotted Handong immediately. She was standing beside a tall boy with orange, almost neon-like, hair.

She watched me enter and instantly waved me over, a smile playing on her face.

Hesitantly I walked over to them, fearing what would come at me. Handong smiling never means anything good, ever.

"Good morning, Gahyeon." Handong started in a sweet tone.

Oh no. This can't be good.

"This one over here is Yeontae. Your boyfriend."

He smiled at me and gave me a small wave. I took a second to look him up and down. He didn't look too bad. Tall. Dressed in a varsity jacket and jeans, signaling that he is in some sports team. Not that I care about sports, but it's playing into the jock-type cliche. Handsome in a way, I guess. Not really my type, to be honest. But he looks like he probably has some highschool girls drooling over him. His orange hair threw me off guard though. It looked like someone highlighted it or something. It really didn't go well with the rest. To be fair no one ever looks great in orange hair, ever. Maybe he wants to give a bit of a rebel feel. I don't know.

I smiled back at him.

"Hi." He just said and reached out his hand towards me. I took it and replied a short hello, not knowing what else to do or say.

He didn't seem to expect anything though and just slung his arm around my shoulders, pulling me into his side.

What the hell? I don't even know you. I just met you today and this is definitely too much body contact for me.

I tried to get out of his grip, but I saw Handong side-eyeing me.

"Hey, don't worry." Yeontae said, patting my arm. "I don't bite." He playfully snapped his teeth in my direction, pretending to bite on something.

I tried to squirm away again, startled by his sudden action, but he held me firm in place. I forced a laugh, although this wasn't funny at all. This whole thing felt so wrong. I didn't like this at all.

Handong smiled too, pleased with what she saw.

"No, but really. Don't worry and relax. Otherwise this won't be believable at all. Plus I'm sure we'll get along great." he patted my arm again, making me feel even more uncomfortable than I already was.

"Yeah, sure." I just respond, trying to relax. It's not working though. This dude is really giving me a bad vibe and I don't like it at all.

At that he smiled at me, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. I smile back at him emotionless.