Let's just be who we really are

three

ha eun, present time, age 15

"oh my gawd Hangyul can you not!" I yelled at my older brother in annoyance. He was teasing me yet again about Minhee.

I mean, it was alright back then cos I was still a baby and everything but now that I'm finally a teenager it just--it just annoys me.

"It's ok baby sister, we've all been through this. Having a crush is alright." Hangyul gave me the ew-est wink he's ever done, making me stare at him in disgust.

"Hangyul, please. I do not like him. And I swear if you say that one more time I will beat your ass up." I walked away flicking my hair in his face while I was at it.

"Lee Ha Eun. Don't talk to your wise and perfect older brother like that." Hangyul said while giving me a sarcastic gasp.

"Cut it out you two. It'd be a miracle if there was just one morning where the two of you don't argue about the tiniest thing." Mum yelled from the kitchen.

"I second that!" Dad said from upstairs.

I picked up my bag and yelled, "BYE FAMILY I'M OFF TO SCHOOL NOW! LOVE YOU MUM AND DAD!"

"LOVE YOU TOO BABY SIS" Hangyul yelled back shooting mini finger hearts while sticking his tongue out at me. I rolled my eyes then close the door behind me as I put on my AirPods and play my favourite playlist on spotify. It took me at least half an hour to get to school and that is, if I catch the bus on time. Hangyul used to walk with me to school but he graduated 2 years ago already and he's too lazy to get his license so I just walk to school. I mean, more exercise am I right?

Ok, but seriously though, I enjoy my solo mornings while on the way to school. It's a time where I can finally relax without being pestered by my brother and nagged at by my parents. I mean, I love them--maybe not hangyul-- but it's good to have these private times ya know.

I hop on the bus and find an empty spot to sit in. I place my bag on top of my lap and stare out the window, and I don't if it's just me but I have the tendency to act like I'm in this depressing k-drama, pretending to cry after a break up on a rainy day...does anyone else do this? No? Well, I guess it's just me then.

I guess I was just too busy delving into my own imaginary drama that I didn't realise someone was saying "excuse me" from behind. I turn around to see and old lady that looked quite concerned.

"Yes?" I reply.

"Darling are you alright? You looked like you were crying so I just wanted to make sure you were ok." The old lady says.

"Oh...no I'm fine, I'm just...umm.." I was trying to figure out how to put into words that I was only just pretending to be the main character in my own k-drama without making it sound embarrassing.

"Oh, honey is it boy problems? I completely understand...I can give you some tips if you want. I may be old but I have experience." She winked at me. At that moment I hear a faint laugh from the side. I turned around to see who it was and it was none other than Kang Minhee. Best Friend since birth and also the worse person to meet in awkward situations.

"Oh no, Thank you but no thank you." I awkwardly laughed while bowing to her as I turn back around.

I look to the side and death stared Minhee. It was just then that we had arrived at our school. We exited the bus and walked side by side.

"Which dramatic story was it this time huh? Did your dog die or something? Must've been awfully depressing, seeing that you wiped your tears away frantically." Minhee teased while laughing and imitating the way I looked out the window while I was "crying". I slapped his arm which earned him a mini scream. "Hey what was that for!"

"Stop rubbing it in my face or else. And no my dog didn't die I broke up with my stunningly handsome model slash actor boyfriend of 2 years." I gave him the sassy look and stomped off with my arms crossed.

min hee, present time, age 17

"A stunningly handsome model slash actor boyfriend of 2 years huh?" I laugh as I shake my head in disbelief as ha eun gives me another one of her sassy look.

Well, he was probably the one to break up with her. I mean I wouldn't blame him. whoops don't kill me ha eun.

I jog to keep up with ha eun but she's still pretending to be bad at me. I swing my arm over her shoulder and start dragging her into the school in a head lock position.

"yah Kang minhee. let go." She says in a monotone voice, although I know she's trying hard not to act fazed by my annoying action.

"Nah." I say. I mess up her hair and that's when she bursts.

"LET GO ASDKFJGGJGJ" I cover her mouth to prevent her from making a scene and continue dragging her into the school.

Being friends with Ha eun is one of my greatest gifts in life.

Yeah, I guess you could say our friendship was kinda forced because of our parents but it didn't mean anything to us because we were inseparable since day 1.