The Villainess

Chapter 40

I buried my face on my palms, trying to get a hold of myself. I maybe out of my mind right now with this crazy theory that's formulating in my mind.

I think I'm having a paranoia! That's it, I was too paranoid on my first day of Highschool.

My head is so hot now, Sally gave me some alcohol! She actually added some in my sparkling water!

It's not really that bad since my past body was used to drinking alcohol, but still. We're highschool students for crying out loud. Even if it's a small amount it's still alcohol.

The cold water lingering on my face helped my head cool down a bit. I got my hanky from my pocket, dabbing the soft cotton fabric on my face.

But I can't really say it's 'crazy' since I've transmigrated to this world.

I stopped dabbing the already soaked hanky when someone entered the comfort room suddenly. I got spooked by her pale complexion as she passed by so quickly, I thought I saw a ghost!

"Jesus." I sighed when I saw it's just Irene who went straight to the sink, facing the mirror behind me. I was looking at the mirror infront of me to watch her, I probably look like a weirdo looking intensely at someone for seconds!

She's looking down, a grimace formed on her beautiful face. Her candle-like fingers clutched on her chest, breathing heavily she continued to stay in that position. I started to grow worry over her strange action.

Strange, did Irene have a heart condition in the novel?

She's only weak when it comes to alcohol but an illness?

I turned around, now facing her back.

"Irene, are you okay?" I asked in a worried voice.

She looked up, her eyes looking straight at me from the mirror. A small smile formed on her lips, but it wasn't enough to hide her frown. Her pale face was even washed our with color, I don't know how that's possible.

"I'm sorry Sejeong. It's-" she looked at the side and bent her neck down again. "It's just some medical issues."

Did Irene really have a heart ailment? I couldn't remember reading that or maybe I was just too lazy to read that part? No it would be a major plot in the story then if she has one.

I looked around and it's just me and her in the bathroom, I don't know what to do...

"Do you want me to call an ambulance for you?" I reached for my phone in a hurry, opening the home screen and dialing the emergency number.

"No! Please, I just need some rest. I'll be okay." I stopped fondling my phone and nodded. Still having thoughts of calling the emergency number I kept it in my pocket opened, just in case.

I went near her, hesitating to hold her shoulders. But when I saw her grimace more I held on to her for support, but I was shocked when she shrugged me and stood up, faced me and dropped her hands ro her side.

"Sorry, I just-" I tried to reach for her but she raised her arm, her palms telling me to stop.

"I don't." She paused and her slanted eyes fluttered. She met my eyes and a small smile appeared again. "I just want to be alone now Sejeong." She said through her pursed lips.

"The pain would disappear when I'm alone."

Okay?

I nodded and dropped my hand.

"If that's the only way. Can I just leave the door open then? Just in case." She closed her eyes and arched her eyebrow.

"Okay then." I got my small bag and left her alone in the washroom. I left the door open, when I went outside I saw some girls going in my direction. I exhaled.

Atleast there would be somebody there.

"Sorry I took so long." I said as soon as I opened the door. My eyes wandered around, the lights were still flickering showing off different shades of color each time but I couldn't hear the music, they were standing in silence. My eyes caught Sehun sitting on the sofa, when he looked up and saw me he immediately stood up.

"What's going on?" I asked with a wary smile. I've been gone for a short time yet the mood right now is the complete opposite of what it was when I left.

"Let's go home Sejeong-ah." He said as soon as he closed the distance between us. I looked up to him, searched his eyes and saw that he avoided my eyes.

"What happened?" I asked for the second time. I turned to Minnie who's biting her nails, a rare occurrence of her. She only does that when she is beyond uncomfortable.

"Minnie." She stopped biting her lips, she looked around her and to Sehun then lastly to me.

"Seje, it's just."

"Let's go." He got a hold of my wrist and was planning to drag me when I shook his hands off.

"I'm not going anywhere unless you tell me what happened." I stayed calm but my voice betrayed me. Yes I am distressed and I want them to know that! I have no single clue why they are acting this strange!

He stopped trying to get a hold of me and just breathed heavily.

Irene...

"Is it related to Irene?" I shot a look at Selen. Her eyes widened and looked at Minnie, I followed her eyes and with a probing look I arched my brows at Minnie.

"It's not only because of her." Eunwoo started. He's also sitting in the corner, I didn't see him earlier when I walked in, he puffed his cheeks and pointed Sehun.

"Him too Sejie." I furrowed my brows in confusion and gave a quick glance at Sehun who heaved a deep breath and angrily turned to Eunwoo.

"Don't." He said through his gritted teeth.

Eunwoo shrugged his shoulders and shifted his gaze to me.

"She kissed him." He smirked.

"What?" My heart sank, a painful squeeze filled my chest. In shock I turned to Sehun. He's looking straight at me, different emotions flashed through his eyes but my mind is clouded as of the moment.

She kissed him? How could that...did he felt that it's different with her since she's the heroine? Did he let her kiss him because he didn't felt it was wrong?

"It's not completely Irene's fault." Sally stood up.

"I didn't know she was so easily intoxicated. I just thought it would be fun."

"Fun?" Sehun asked. No matter how confused and angry I am, when I saw Sehun stepping forward to Sally's direction I had to pull him to me, stopping him on his track.

"Sorry." She started to tear up. Hana went to Sally and held her shaking shoulders.

"It wasn't even considered a kiss Sejeong! Don't listen to Eunwoo, Irene just kissed his cheek! Sehun immediately pulled away when Irene pushed herself on him." she traced off and look at Sehun.

"She then ran away after." Minnie added.

"I pulled away and she tripped."

Then it clicked. So is that why Irene was on the washroom grimacing in pain? But she was clutching her chest.

"It's still a kiss Hana." Eunwoo butt in, feeling like a king on the sofa.

"Shut up Eunwoo, you're not helping." She scolded him. He raised his hands and his crescent eyes emerged as he chuckled.

"Please let's go home and I'll explain everything on our way home." The squeezing pain inside my chest hasn't completely gone away. I looked at Sehun.

"Tell me 'everything'." I sighed.