The Spectre

Chapter Fifteen : History Lesson 101

We haven't yet sighted Barbie 1 and Barbie 2 (As what CL and Bom call Gyuri and Bora). They told me that it's their code name for those two. The three of us spent our free time either on the library or at the soccer field sitting on the farthest side of the bleachers. We were just waiting for our last period and then we could all peacefully go home.

"Mind if I ask you something?" I asked CL who is reading the book Jane Eyre. The three of us are lingering on the bleachers at the soccer field.

"What?" She answered not looking at me. Bom is a few paces away talking with someone on her phone.

"I heard Bom said that you and Gyuri used to be friends. And uh, I'm kind of wondering what happened between the two of you." I hope I did not sound like I was prying or something.

CL went silent for awhile and took a deep breath. I was about to tell her it's okay if she does not want to talk about it but then she closed her book and turned to me.

"Well," She started to speak. "Gyuri was my best friend. We grew up together. She used to be a very nice girl. In fact, she's tougher than me actually. During grade school I always gets picked on and Gyuri would always be there to fight for me. She's a strong girl and a good friend, and since she's a year older than me, the other kids were afraid of her and eventually they stopped picking on me. But during 5th grade, everything changed." CL turned to face the soccer field and continued. "Gyuri had a crush named Sebastian. He was her classmate. She had a crush on him since 3rd grade and I knew about it. But there's this one time when Sebastian walked me home and then told me that he likes me. Of course I told him I don't feel the same, and that it was Gyuri who's interested at him. And then I told him not to talk to me anymore ever again. I told myself that I do not have to tell Gyuri about what happened. Besides, I don't like Sebastian and I already pushed him away. I didn't know that it would be such a bad idea."

"What happened?" I asked leaning closer. Now I really look like I am prying. But hey, I am just interested.

"The following day at school Sebastian spread rumors that he kissed me and I got angry because I'm a lesbian. That's the reason why they call me "lesbo". Gyuri heard about it and got mad. What's worst is that Sebastian knew she likes him and since then he didn't pay any attention to her. He's not even looking or having small talks with her anymore. It's a terrible mistake for me to tell him that Gyuri likes him, and it's my fault that Sebastian stayed away from her. Since then, Gyuri became my worst enemy."

"How about that Sebastian guy? What happened to him?" I asked curiously.

"He transferred to another school after 6th grade. Last time I heard he was sent to Australia. I'm not sure and I don't care." CL answered bitterly. "He destroyed the friendship I once had with Gyuri. Back then she was the only friend I have. She was important to me."

"It's funny that Gyuri got mad at you just because of a guy.." I voiced out.

"Yeah, I thought the same too." She smiled bitterly. "I thought she really saw me as a friend. She didn't even try to listen to me. Her anger got a hold of her and in just a snap, our friendship's gone." CL shook her head. "But I don't regret anything. I have Bom now. Even though she's a cry baby or sometimes can be really annoying she's my best friend. And I love her." She smirked.

"I can see that." I smiled. "And what about Bom and Bora? They used to be friends too right?"

"Yeah, that Bora girl. She's Bom's childhood best friend as well, both of them were transfers. Bom is in 5th grade and Bora in 6th. Bora had an instant liking to Gyuri and I saw in her that she wanted to be popular. So when my friendship with Gyuri ended she replaced me with Bora. I was hanging out with Bom then, and Gyuri just involved her. From then on those two girls became our mortal enemies. I pity Bom though, she still thinks of Bora as her friend even though she'd been bullied by her. Aigoo.."

So that's their history, I thought to myself. It's really amazing how a person can change. But anyway, nothing is consistent in this world. And people have their own reasons why they choose to change. It suddenly made me think of my parents. Maybe one of them or even the both of them somehow changed that's why they separated. 

"Hey guys I think we better go. It's already five minutes before last period." Bom told us as she approached us.

"We're just waiting for you, you dweeb. I thought you're not going to stop talking to that boring boyfriend of yours." CL scoffed.

"Excuse me, Chaerin. TOP is not boring!" Bom pouted her lips.

"Whatever." CL answered. "Well then c'mon. Let's go." She started walking down the bleachers.