how to handle a jerk

c h a p t e r ♤ 18

"It feels too soon to be departing," I frown.

"Well, time flies when you're having fun," My mother chuckles. 

My dad comes walking through the door. 

"Okay, all your stuff is in the taxi."

I nod, giving him a big hug. I give my mother a big hug as well.

"Talk to that boy, huh?"

"Yeah, I will, umma."

"Good. I'll miss you."

"Me too."

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My 2 weeks were finally up and had to go back because the school demanded it. After Yuri's breakdown, I visited her the next day. She told me all the details. Apparently, he never really liked her and moved on to the next girl right away. Said it was someone he actually had interest in. Yuri was heartbroken, she thought that they had something, like me. I guess we can be heartbroken besties together. Honestly, if I see Kai anytime soon, I'm gonna go up to him and punch right in the-

"We have arrived at your destination ma'am," The taxi driver says to me.

I get out of the car and I'm greeted by both Yuri and Seohyun.

"Did you have an okay vacation?" Seohyun asks, taking my backpack.

"It was good." I nod. We get my things from the trunk and head back into the dorm.

I drop things off in my room and sit with the others in the living room. I still haven't told them what happened between Sehun and I. All they know is that we're broken up.

"Okay, so I want to tell you what happened that day. The day I decided to leave." I begin.

They stay silent, waiting for me to go on.

"So that day, some girl came back from suspension, so the rumors said, and after school, I was told to go to a room to speak with someone. So I did and on my way, I overheard the girl and Sehun talking. And she said something about Sehun going out with me over a bet."

"Oh no, Yoona. It was probably all set up! Ara is obsessed with Sehun and-"

"No, Yul. He admitted to it. He said...I was just going to be like every other girl." I say with tears in my eyes.

Yuri and Seohyun exchange looks.

"What?"

"Well, maybe we should've warned you..." Seohyun trails off.

"Don't tell me you knew about this," I reply.

"Well, it's something Sehun kind of does to new students and-"

"You have got to be kidding me. You're not actually serious, right?" I say, hurt and totally shocked.

"We just thought that maybe Sehun was making a change and-"

"No, do not start this. I thought you guys were my friends. You guys are supposed to look out for me and judge boys for me, but you guys let me go out with a playboy?" I practically scream.

"Yoona, please calm do-"

"No, do not tell me what to do," I growl, standing up.

"Yoona, where are you going?"

"Somewhere."

"Just sit down and relax and-"

"Just stop! I can't deal with this right now," I exclaim. I take a deep breath and look back at their shocked faces.

"I'm sorry, I just--I can't right now," I sigh. "I just need to process things."

I leave our dorm after putting on a warmer outfit. I didn't know where to go, so I just popped in my two headphones and just started walking. To where? I don't know, I just walked.

After about a half an hour, I found a familiar complex of buildings. My eye catches the name of one of the buildings.  Bubbles Cafe. Warm memories fill my mind as I remember the time Sehun took me here. 

I guess I could use a bubble tea. And those to-die-for macaroons. I enter the small cafe and I'm instantly hit with the smell of coffee and freshly baked goods. I approach the counter and am met with a familiar face.

Her face brightens as she recognizes my face. "Yoona, right?" 

I nod, giving her a small smile.

"Where's Sehun?" She questions, looking behind me.

"Oh, uhm, we...we aren't together anymore," I reply.

"Oh, I'm sorry I didn't mean to-"

"No, no, it's fine. You didn't know. It's alright," I assure her.

"Well, what can I get you?" She asks.

"Choco bubble tea and...those macaroons you gave us last time," I say.

"Alright, go ahead and sit down," She says, typing into the cash register.

"Ne," I bow before walking to an empty table.

I settle down, taking my hair tie from my wrist. I gather up my hair and put it up in a bun. I lean back in my seat and glance around the small cafe. I sigh, turning to my phone.

"1 choco bubble tea and some macaroons for you," I hear. I look up as she places down my order.

"Thank you," I smile. She nods before walking back to the counter.

I take my bubble tea, taking sips from it as I continue to play with my phone.

"Yoona?"

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I know I know it's short. oops. love you!

-abbie