Lookism x Black reader

Chapter 3

I walked down the street heading to school as the memories from yesterday came flooding in. To make a long story short, we ended up making a bet at the arcade, I lost and so now I have to consider Daniel a friend. And on top of that, I have to do whatever he asks me to do for 2 years. "Hugh, can my life get any worse?"

I turned the corner and saw Daniel standing there looking lost in space I decided to not pay him any mind and continue to the entrance of the school. But halted further movement when he spoke to me, "Y/n, do you think you could help me with something?" shit why did he have to make a request now of all times.

I sighed before turning to look at him, "Sure I'll be happy to help!" my face might be smiling but my voice on the other hand was laced with frustration. He turned back to his position not saying anything so I took the initiative to speak, "so what do you need help with?" he looked to the right and a smile grew on his face, "Deok-Hwa, hi there!"

I hmmed before looking past him to see Duke, "here you go." I glanced at Daniel's arm to see what he was holding and it looked to be the slip to participate in the music part of the festival. "Oh duke you're going to perform?" I chimed in he looked at me with a sad gaze before hardening it when looking back to Daniel. I knew then that the outcome wasn't going to be good.

And as I predicted it wasn't because as soon as the thought left my mind, duke, spoke up, "Just stop this, ok!" his hand shot out to slap Daniel's hand out of the way, "Stop acting like your this nice person!" Daniel stood there shocked by the reaction, as duke continued on with his rant, "You're doing this to get popular, aren't you?"

That statement only shocked Daniel more, "Or are you still going to spew some nonsense about how I'm like you? Just tell me what makes you think that I'm anything like you at all?" Daniel dipped his head low before trying to respond only to get cut off by Duke. " Go ahead, use me if you want to. Treat me like an idiot, treat me like a dog, go on! It will only spur me on."

He paused before beginning again, "The more that I suffer, the more I will keep on writing rap lyrics." he exhaled while walking away, "Like Eminem. Marshall Mathers." I turned to watch Duke walk away and glanced over to Daniel with his head down, "Eminem?" he questioned as he too turned towards dukes previously retreating body.

Duke had stopped at the question and responded, "The legendary rapper." Daniel let out a soft but interested oh, "He was bullied because he was poor, but he gained International acclaim for his amazing rap skills. His clever and soulful rap lyrics, they resonate with everyone in pain." Duke then turned to me.

"It's nice to see you y/n." I swallowed nodding my head in response, he then turned back to walking. I couldn't help but feel guilty for not being able to help him break free from all the bullying and teasing he'd get from his classmates, especially vin jin and his gang as I know how it feels to be an outcast from all your peers. I know that feeling too well.

"Oh..." I glanced to the side at Daniel's response, he was gazing at the paper in his hand. I sighed and spoke up, "I'll help you obtain his trust, not sure if I can do much, mainly because duke is wary of 'popular' people." He turned his eyes to me, "How?... How did you get him to trust you?" I hummed in thought before replying.

"Believe it or not it took me a while to gain his trust, but it wasn't just that alone it was because we share an experience." I looked to my feet thinking back on how I and Duke met, and to think it's only been 4 months going on 5. I felt eyes on me so I moved my eyes to the side to see Daniel looking at me skeptically.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter anyway I'm gonna head to my class now if you don't mind." I got ready to walk off but I felt a hand on my arm, turning sideways I looked at Daniel with a distasteful look and one eyebrow raised, "what is it now?" he smiled shyly, "Can you stay behind with me for school, it's my turn to clean the classroom." I thought it over, and honestly, I didn't want to but it's not like I have choices anymore.