Beautiful, Dirty, Rich (Monsta X Fanfiction)

Chapter Twenty Eight: Nostalgia

"Daebak."

"She looks like a doll!"

"How is she so skinny?'

"And her eyes are so big."

"No, look at her waist! She has a total ant waist."

I sighed, glancing enviously in Harin's direction. It was early in the morning, and I just arrived at school. Shownu had some business to attend to before class, so I came alone. Once my foot touched Shinwa Academy grounds, I could already hear everyone gushing over Harin.

And I understand why.

She's just standing there, waiting, and she somehow still commands attention. The school uniform looks like a runway outfit on Harin. Even with minimal makeup, she is still stunning.

"I need to go on a diet," I muttered, feeling self conscious.

With my head down, I started shuffling quickly towards my class.

"Hey!"

I continued walking, assuming that the voice wasn't calling after me.

"Hey! Yeri, right?"

I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Harin standing behind me. I glanced around to see that everyone was staring in shock. I'm sure they wondered why a top model was bothering to speak with me, a commoner.

"It's Yuri, actually," I corrected her sheepishly.

"Right, Yuri," she smiled, adjusting the strap of the Chanel backpack on her shoulder, "Where's Shownu?"

"Oh, he's..." I wondered why she was so curious, "He's working on something for his dad this morning."

"Oh, okay..." Harin looked disappointed, glancing towards the ground with a melancholy expression,  "I thought he'd be excited to see me."

'What?' I paused.

"Anyway, we're in the same class, right?" She brightened up again.

I nodded halfheartedly.

"Great! Show me where the class is," Harin beamed, linking arms with me.

I was surprised by Harin's friendliness. She was acting as if we've been friends for years, but I barely know this girl. Just moments ago, I was hoping never to run into her.

"Sure," I forced a smile, "It's this way."

"Wonho's in our class, right?" Harin asked.

I nodded.

She chuckled for some reason, probably because of an off thought. Then she continued, "He's a strange guy, Wonho."

"You got that right."

"But I'm glad he convinced me to join Shinwa Academy again," Harin sighed, "It's about time I have some high school memories."

"Yeah, well, everyone should have..." I paused again.

'Did she just say that Wonho... convinced her to join the school?'

My eyes narrowed.

'That man is definitely up to something.'

As Harin and I walked together, we drew lot of attention. Eye followed us all the way to our classroom. When the door swung open, the normally loud classroom hushed.

It was like the students were waiting for Beyonce to arrive. All eyes widened in amazement as Harin walked in. It was as if I didn't exist in that moment.