Soda | Seo Changbin

16

I probably looked like a wreck when I showed up at school that morning. I had barely put effort into my appearance.

I also woke up late, so Seungmin walked with me to school instead of Changbin.

"Just avoid him, okay? If he comes anywhere near you, text me, and I'll come beat him up." Seungmin said, referring to Felix.

"I'm fine." I assured. "Don't beat up anyone."

"Just tell me if he tries to do anything. I can at least stop him." He smiled a bit.

I shot him a fake smile before walking over to the picnic table outside of school. Jisung, Hyunjin, and Changbin were already there.

I took the seat next to Hyunjin, and everyone went silent.

Jisung was the first to speak. "You look rough."

"Are you okay?" Hyunjin asked.

"I had a long night." I said, beginning to pick at the skin around my fingers.

Hyunjin noticed and put his hand over mine to stop me. "Don't do that."

"Do you want to talk about it?" Changbin asked.

"We'll find out whether you tell us or not. We have our ways." Jisung smiled innocently.

"Just don't beat anyone up please. I've heard it enough times from Seungmin." I pleaded.

Seeing that I was serious, they stopped talking and listened.

"Felix cheated on me." I said.

"I told you!" Hyunjin screeched. "I said he was a player!"

"What the hell, Hyunjin? Horrible timing." Jisung scolded. "Jihye, are you okay?"

I laughed, a few tears coming out of my eyes. "No."

"I'm sorry- It was bad timing." Hyunjin said.

"You actually liked him?" Changbin asked.

"Of course I did. I wouldn't have dated him if I didn't like him." I muttered.

"That really sucks. I'm sorry he's such a dick." Jisung said, walking over and hugging me from behind.

I hummed in response, not sure what to say. I wanted to say it was okay, but it really wasn't.

"Why are you at school?" Changbin asked. "You should be home."

"I'm fine." I assured.

"Jihye, you can't lie to us." Hyunjin said, patting my shoulder.

"I'll live." I said, suddenly standing up. "I have to get to class."

Changbin grabbed my wrist, keeping me from walking away.

"Stop acting like it's okay. It's not." He said.

"Changbin-"

"Jihye. Hang out in my classes today, I'm sure the teachers won't mind. I'll take you home after school." He said.

I hesitated. "Okay."

"Head to class. I'll be there in a minute."

I nodded, quickly walking away. On the way to his class, I bumped into someone. I looked up and saw Felix.

"Jihye, I've been meaning to talk to you- about last night, I'm so sorry, I was drunk and-"

Not wanting to hear his excuses, I just continued walking to class.