The Bet

3

Krystal's POV

"What made you join the team?" I asked breaking the silence in the car. It felt weird to be the first one to open a conversation. It was not like me at all.

"I just want to contribute to our school." I raised a brow at her to show that I don't believe her.

"Okay." If she doesn't want to tell then I wouldn't pry. "So.. I looked at your grades and you seemed to be failing at most of them.. so I really don't know where to start. You got any idea?"

"That's because I hated all of them.. but then.. I think let's start with physics." She replied as she kept her eyes on the road as we communicate.

"So, do you fancy to cook or wanna get a take out?"

I then answered her question with another question. "What do you prefer?"

"Honestly? I love your cooking, but if you're tired, we can always jut get a take out."

"I'll cook then." I replied. It was such kind of her to think about my well being. For the last two days, I greatly felt rejuvenated. Amber had never allowed me to even clean the condo since it's part of the condo's service. She did let me cook but other than that, all I did was rest and it felt so great.

For the first time in years, I didn't feel like a mother, but a high school student.

Amber's POV

"Here we are!" I said as I parked my car. We both go out of the car and went directly to the second floor where the day care was situated. We left little Sulli before we both went to school.

"Unnie! Oppa!" the little girl squealed in delight upon seeing us. "I missed you!" she said as she clung into me.

"Did you have fun?" I asked.

She nodded her head. "Yes! That beautiful unnie was so kind and taught me so many things."

"That's great."

"Oppa! You smell!" Sulli said as she covered her nose.

"Sorry princess, I wasn't able to take shower after the game. Now why don't we head to our unit so I could shower, Unnie could cook and you could play?"

"Cool!"

I'm really beginning to like this scenario, from a stranger's point of view, we could pass as a lovely familu even if both Krystal and I looked too young. Since Sulli was only four, then we could had her when I was fifteen.

Not all people knew about this but I was at least one year older than the rest of my schoolmates because I was held back a year due to lazyness. It's a good thing though because I get be in the same class as Krystal.

My best friend Taeyeon was also held back because she was my partner in crime. We met Tiffany, Irene, Seulgi, Min on freshman year. Little did we know that our parents were business partners or rival at one point or another. We came from different middle schools since our prestigious school only caters high school.

"I'll just take a shower." I said as I retreated back to my room.

"I'll cook dinner." Krystal replied.

Krystal's POV

"Hmm.. smells good!" Amber said as she walked towards the island table where we usually eat. "Just the smell of it can make you feel full already." I'm not sure if she was just teasing or complementing but it was still good to hear. "What are you cooking?"

"Spaghetti with meatballs and roasted chicken." I responded while stirring the sauce. The pasta had been boiled already and just waiting for the sauce. "Can you help me with the plate?"