Imperfect Me. (ON HOLD)

Chapter 19

JONGHYUN:

Since yesterday Jayden's been brooding, thinking hard and I have a hunch it's regarding Jade. He's been doing the same all morning, groaning and kicking small pieces of debri rather roughly and I'm really starting to miss the happy, loud Jay. He hardly shows what's going on inside that head to others despite being friendly and open to everyone... The majority of the time.
I suppose it's because people don't actually know him; they only know what he shows and those that care to know aren't there for the right reasons.

Honestly speaking the three of us: Jayden, Isaac and myself are very much like Kris, we just manage to conceal that part away.

I leave him alone because I'd rather not deal with a defensive Jayden; he seems to need the time to think.

A small smile creeps into my face the moment Krystal's slender, form appears as she heads towards us. Isaac mumbles out an almost inaudible 'whipped' as she nears us in her dark tights, fitted skirt showing her curves; a bright, red sweater over a white shirt. Her usually straight, brown locks are tousled by the wind as they fly onto her porcelain, doll like face.

I feel the urge to push them away from her face but she beats me to it and it's not like I would actually do it. She groans as more fly back seeming to enjoy her frustration. I can't help but enjoy it too, she's like an angry kitten.

"Let me guess you don't want to put your hair in a bobble because it'll just mess it up."
She scowls at my comment and shifts closer to Isaac while her cheeks darkens from her normal pale to a pinky shade.
Is it the weather or something else?

"My bobble broke." She mutters, pointedly turning her back to me in the process of it.

Isaac smirks seeming to pick up on Krystal's blatant attempt to avoid me.
"So you finally decide to address me? Thanks so much (!)"  Isaac teases

"Wh-what? No! I-I'm sorry?" Krystal's face scrunches in confusion while Isaac and I crack up at her being so clearly flustered.
She grumbles 'stupid annoying aargh' under her breath unaware of the fact I can hear her as if she's whispering it into my ear.

Jayden's phone alerts us of the text  he's just received and I hear Isaac chuckle at how he instantly checks the message. Someone is eager! I bet it has to be something to do with little Jade.

His face falls, very slightly, however before anyone else notices he covers it with a smile and directs his full attention at us.
"Kris and Jade are meeting us at the tree"

I nod in understanding as Isaac saunters ahead while Krystal tags along beside him deliberate in her attempt increase her distance from me. Is she still embarrassed about her hilarious fail at trying to get away yesterday?!

"I didn't know there was this here!" Krystal gapes as the small crease that formed between her brows smooths out while, she takes in the bright oranges, reds and yellow leaves still managing to hold on despite winter rapidly closing in.

"Maybe that's because you aren't one to explore." I reply receiving yet another scowl from her pretty little face.

I roll my eyes pushing past the three and begin my ascent up the limbs till I reach my favourite place to perch. Invisible in plain sight to the point one would need to approach the tree, being either right under it or beside it in order to see my legs dangling from above. Krystal seems to stare longingly at the branches and I cant help chuckle at her peculiar behaviour.