Chapter 11 : Conversation between old friends

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The next morning, When I told Arin the story about yesterday's incident, tactfully leaving yet another deal between me and Jungkook, Her eyes widened in surprise.

"WHAT? Tell me you're kidding!" She exclaimed and stopped me in the corridor. She whispered excitedly "You better post about jungkook's deeds in school website! It's a perfect time to take your revenge, Lisa-yah!"

Even though her suggestion was very tempting, I forced myself to shake my head.

"Umm..I don't think so" I muttered "I don't want to engage with that asshole anymore"

Hearing my statement, Arin somehow agreed.

"That is also true but-" She held my shoulder with her hands "-You cannot just leave him like that after what he did to you! And if you cannot do it then let me do it!"

"NO!" I blurted immediately to her idea and she looked at me, a little bit confused.

"But why?"

"I mean I...I like the idea!" I tried to reason with her "But...umm...yeah! If we tried to yet again meddle ourselves with those bunch of assholes then aren't we just wasting our time?"

Wow! What a stupid reason my stupid brain has muster up to say! I mean, When have we actually started caring about wasting our time when it comes to taking revenge?

"But he-" Arin opened her mouth to refute but I beat her to it.

I grabbed her arm and pulled her with me "Let's go! The bell is going to ring"

With that, I atleast managed to shoved her inside the classroom and luckily, By the teacher's arrival, I was saved.

The class went by very quickly. And by the time our lunch bell rang, We rushed to the canteen when we heard that it was going to be our favourite menu: Bibimbap.

"I'm going to eat until my stomach burst" Arin said as we sat in our usual table and I agreed, taking a spoonful bite from my plate.

"It is my comfort food" I nodded.

"Right?" Arin agreed, Mixing her bibimbap well "And it comes very cheap too"

However as we expected a nice and peaceful lunch together, A girl from our class interrupted us.

"Excuse me, Lisa?" She said and I glanced at her, still munching over my food.

"Yeshh" I tried to answer her with my mouthful of Bibimbap and she continued.

"Umm...Someone is looking for you" She informed and Arin raised her brows.

"Is it that Jeon Jungkook?" She asked and the girl looked confused.

"I don't know? Someone just told me to inform you" Saying that, The girl finally left leaving us confused.

"Let me go and take a look" I said this time, rising from my seat and Arin also stood up.

"I'll go with you"

And I nodded to her.

"I swear if it's another trick of that asshole to mess with you then I'll threatened you to post about the yesterday's incident!" Arin carried on and I just pretend to ignore her because I don't even know what would happen if it's really Jungkook.

But why was he looking for me? Have I done something wrong?

Well, I really don't know.

As we stepped outside the corridor, A familiar face glanced at us and our steps stopped midway when we saw him.

Because it was not Jungkook.

It was...Euntae.

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"What are you doing here?" I asked as we stand aside from the curious glances that we were getting and Euntae lowered his head.

"I apologise if I've disturb you" He said but this time, He was replied by Arin.

"Oh? You are sorry now?" She asked in disbelief "If you're really sorry then please leave and spare us from your bullshit!"

"Arin, Please let me explain!" He replied, pleading to Arin "I know I'm in the wrong but I've my reason!"

"What reason are you talking about?" Arin asked "Is it the reason so damn important to you that you cannot even inform us that you were leaving? Did someone point a gun to your head and threatened you to leave the school?"

"It is not like that-"

"Then what?" Arin asked, glaring at him.

The conversation between the two was getting heated so I decided to stop both of them.

"Arin, Leave it" I held her hand, slowly "If he really cared, He would've already explain it to us"

This time, Euntae's eyes landed at me.

"Lisa, I knew I had messed up and I have my reason-"

"So what's the reason,Euntae?" I asked, already agitated by his continuous same words "What reason are you talking about? Please have some mercy and explain it to us!"

"I-" He hesitated for a while and then breathed slowly "I need...I really need some time" He said.

"I know I'm asking for too much" He added when we didn't reply anything "But please give me some time. It's... It's really hard for me"

Arin was standing quietly beside me which was clear indication that she wanted me to take the final decision. I bit my lips and tried to control the depth of emotions that were trying to find it's way through my eyes.

Those sweet memories that we've shared together.

Those promises we've made, were still living inside my heart.

Arin and Euntae were the only friends that've stood beside me when I was bullied in my middle school. I was bullied because of my nationality, Other students would laugh at me, made fun of me, yet Arin and Euntae were the only one who defended me and loved me as I am.

So when Euntae left us, I felt like I was betrayed.

He made us feel like we were nothing to him.

No message, No calls....He just vanished from our life.

My eyes stings as I tried to pull back my tears. I blinked, Staring at his hazel pleading eyes.

"How much...How much time do you need?" I found my voice back and a relief washes over him upon hearing my question.

He immediately replied "One week" He nodded "I need one week!"

"Fine"

Arin was quick enough to walk away as soon our conversation ended and I too was about to follow her before a hand stopped me.

Euntae's cold hand helded my wrist and I turned to face him.

"Lisa" He breathed while I waited for him to speak.

He bit his lips hesitating but he eventually spoke "Thank you" He said, a sad smile crossing his lips "Thank you for giving me a chance"

I stared back at his hazel eyes and a pang of pain knocked inside my heart.

Even though, I wanted to hate him with all my heart, I just could not.

The anger and pain was not enough to endulged the memories that I've of our friendship. Euntae was someone who was always in my life and who cannot be replaced.

Yet again, His actions makes me wonder if he also thinks the same about us...or is it just us that put him in such a high place in our heart.

I freed my hand from his clasp "I'm giving you a last chance for the sake of our friendship" I said and looked away "Do not waste it"

With that saying, I finally walked away from there.

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