Chapter Five: No!

Chapter Five: No!



The next day I walked into school, trying to avoid Jung Ho as much as possible. Luckily I didn’t have my first class with him. PHEW! I made it a few feet from my classroom. I looked both ways of the hallway to see no sign of him. I sighed in relief and walked across to my classroom.

“Ji Eun!”

“Ahh!” I yelled. Lee Jung Ho popped out of no where right between me and the entrance to my class. I could see Jae Wook and Mi So waving. “Where did you come from!”

“Ji Eun, I thought I might surprise you with a flower to help boost your decision,” he smiled. He pulled out a pale yellow tulip and handed it to me. I took it and smiled. “So Ji Eun, what’s your answer to my question?”

“No.”

“Wait! I didn’t even ask.”

“Yes you did.”

“Wait!” He paused for a moment. I could see Jae Wook and Mi So trying to peek over to see what was happening.

“Jung Ho. Let me go into my class, please.”

“Okay, after this question.”

“What…”

“So, will you, Yoon Ji Eun, please be my girlfriend,” he smiled with such a sexy smile that no one could ever say no to, except me.

“No,” I said bluntly.

“What!”

“I said no Jung Ho. Now let me in.”

“Oh, I’ll let you in. I told you yesterday, you’re in for it,” he grinned and walked down the hall.

“In for what?” I whispered to myself. UGH! What a weirdo. He might be the hottest guy, but he sure was weird and immature. I found my seat in front of Mi So.

“What was that about?” she asked.

“That *sshole keeps asking me to go out with him,” I answered.

“Ugh, you are so lucky,” she sighed.

“Lucky?” I glared at her. “No, not really. He’s not the best guy in the world you know.”

“From what I see he is.”

“Mi So, you don’t know him like me,” I sighed.

“Yeah, Mi So. He may be very, very hot…” Jae Wook began, “But she’s right. He could be a total jerk.”

“I agree,” a voice came out of no where said. It was Tae Hoon. He came and sat by next to me. “He still hasn’t left you alone?”

“No…” I sighed.

“Well, you want me to beat him up for you so he finally gets the message?” he asked as he turned his hands into fists.

“No, Tae Hoon. He’s much stronger than you and you know that.”

“Yeah…” he sighed. “I wanna protect you though from that *ss.”

“Tae Hoon, I think she can take care of herself without your help,” Mi So made her point.

“Yeah, I think I’ll be okay,” I smiled. “But thanks.”

“Yeah… okay then,” he sighed.

“What’s up with him?” I heard Jae Wook whisper to Mi So. She just shrugged her shoulders and shook her head. I looked over to them and made a stern face so they would both shut up.

“Tae Hoon, what’s wrong?” I asked as I sat crept my seat over next to him.

“Yeah Tae Hoon…” Jae Wook butted in.

“Go away Jae Wook!” I retorted.

“Fine… Fine…” he muttered and went back to whispering with Mi So.

“Tae Hoon, what’s wrong?” I asked.

“Nothing, nothing…” he began.

“Kang Tae Hoon, I know you much better than that. I know when something is bothering you, and right now something is. Come on, I’m one of your best friends, probably best out of all of them,” I sighed as I stared at Mi So and Jae Wook who were playing around with their pencils. “But besides that, please, tell me what’s wrong. How can I help make you feel better when you’re all down?”

“Nothing Ji Eun. I told you, it’s nothing,” he sighed and look the other way.

“Tae Hoon---,” I began but was interrupted by the wonderful LBY. It stood for Lee Jung Ho, Baek Suk Jin, and Yoon Ji Sung and Yoon Ji Hye… What a gay name… why couldn’t they think of anything better?

“Ji Eun!” a screechy voice yelled as it walked into the room. See I use the word ‘it’ for my sister… But anyway, back to the story. “Ji Eun!” she yelled again.

“What!” I yelled.

“Hello,” she smiled.

“Ji Hye! Why do you HAVE to yell out my name every time you walk into the class. Yes I get the point, you’re my sister. Can’t you just… ugh!”

Suk Jin followed behind her and stood at the door laughing. I just stared at his smile and laugh which I couldn’t stop staring at. It was like a spell when he smiled, it was just… Heaven.

“Ji Eun… Ji Eun! Snap out of it!” Jae Wook whispered loudly.

“What? Huh?” I asked looking very confused.

“You look like you’re about to drool…” he smirked.

“Shut up Jae Wook,” I began. “You are so---.”

“Ji Eun,” that voice called. It was Suk Jin’s voice, not too low, but not that annoying geeky squeak noise. It made me melt as if I were a piece of chocolate that just poured down a hot skillet.

“Yes…?” I smiled.

“Ji Eun, what are you doing? Are you okay?” Ji Hye asked as she butted in.

“What? I’m fine.”

“You look feverish.” She placed her hand on my forehead but I forcefully threw it off.

“I’m fine!”

“Are you sure Ji Eun? She’s right, you do look a bit feverish,” Suk Jin added. He came by and placed his hand on my forehead as well.

“Suk Jin, I’m sure I’m fine. Can we just---,”

“Class!” Mr. Choi exclaimed. WHY am I always interrupted!