Gaeuls Blue (1/1)

Jisoo ran into Jaebum’s class and right in front of everyone she slammed the gift box down on his desk. She gave him a forlorn stare and left.  “What’s this? She’s still trying?” Oh Seyeon mocked, “What a Stupidly Brave Girl.” Some members of Class 2-A laughed along with her.  Nami kept quiet when she saw that Jaebum wasn’t happy. Yoohwan didn’t find it funny either. Jaebum picked up the box and threw it in the trash. The girls laughed with satisfaction when they thought that the gift was bought by Jisoo as token of affection to Jaebum. However, what a pity it was. The box’s color was Tiffany Blue, a color renowned to Tiffany & Co.  Throughout the day Jisoo ran into Jaebum a few times and each time she turned away and avoided him. He was always with Nami whenever they met. Her spirit depleted each time she saw them. It seemed like in that school, it wasn’t hard to get close to him, but it was hard because he was always with her. Jisoo wasn’t the only one with low spirit, the other party was also pretty frustrated. He thought  that there would be times where they would run into each other so he could tease her, but as it turned out, every time they met she ran away. The situation was prolonged for a few more days.  Each day Jisoo would only give Jaebum quick glances as she strolled by his homeroom. She had noticed something off about him. It seemed like he didn’t get enough sleep. He always had his head down and didn’t talk to anyone, not even his group of friends. Nami could only gaze at his back, not daring to disturb him. Gone were his usual smiles in the morning, and there weren’t any throughout the rest of the days. The cold Im Jaebum had returned.  Nami also noticed the changes in Jaebum, attempted to cheer him up, asked him if he could review her piano practice and teach her how to sing. To which Jaebum agreed.   While Jisoo kept a distance from Jaebum, she hadn’t stop thinking about him. She wondered if it was because of her that he started to be distant from his friends. If she was right, then he shouldn’t do that for her. Yet again, she smacked herself on the head and said, “Yah, who are you that he would distant himself from his friend for you?”   Jaebum watched as Nami played the piano happily, “You’re really good.” He commented. His comment made her day, she blushed and grinned happily.  “I don’t think so. It would be better if oppa help me everyday.”  “Nami, you specialized in Classical Music. There is really no need for me to teach you.”  Nami’s smile disappeared when she felt that he was faraway, even though he was so close, right next to her.  “Jaebum-oppa, is it a chore when you’re with me?”  “Do you want me to be honest?” Jaebum asked.  Nami gulped bitterly, “It’s alright. One day, I will make you like spending your times with me, one day.” She said with her head raised, full of confidence.  Jaebum chuckled when he remembered Jisoo confidently told him that she would make him happy and that she would be the only Gaeul he would remember, “Fool.” He whispered with a big smile.   Nami smiled thinking that his playful word was for her. She returned to happily playing the piano.  ––•••–– Jisoo skipped lunch again. She didn’t want to go to the staircase either. She wanted to go and play the piano and sang her heart out, so she decided to sneak into the piano room instead.  There was a big window on the door of the room, but she paid it no attention and opened it. She gasped when she saw them on the floor. Jung Nami was cowering on top of him. Jaebum gulped when he saw Jisoo gawking at them. “Uh…” Jisoo stuttered awkwardly. She didn’t know how to react or what to say to them.  “Jisoo–shi.” Nami said meekly.  “Sorry, I didn’t see anything!” Jisoo shut the door and walked away as if nothing happened. Even though her heart was beating rapidly, it was pounding, she not just felt it, but heard it. And she started running to get far away as possible.  Jaebum knew that this would be hard to explain. Even though they were on break, he was planning on not having any misunderstandings because he knew they would be back together in time. He was prideful and she was in the wrong. He wanted her to come to him and knowing her personality, she would. If only she ever had a chance to. His plan was foiled once again.   “Oppa…” Nami called gently.  Jaebum returned his bleak gaze to her, “Get off me.” He said with a chilling tone and iced-cold eyes. Nami gasped and quickly got off of him.  “Sorry.” Nami said.  Jaebum picked up the composition book and put it back on the piano. “Oppa…I didn’t mean to!”  “Nami,” He turned back to her, “Don’t try this trick again, it’s not cute.”  Jaebum left the room while Nami sat herself down on the piano’s stool and cried. “Was it because I left that one year that you’re distancing yourself from me?” She sobbed. ––•••–– Jisoo hid on the stairs to compose herself. She closed her eyes and paced her breathing. She had concluded that it was the end. It was something she had expected. She reminded herself that she was the one who asked for the break up, therefore, she shouldn’t complain or feel sad. She was determined and so she cried her heart out. She got jealous and pushed him away. Once again, she was the fool.  Minki who was coming down the stairs heard her crying and immediately he ran down to check, “Jisoo!”  Jisoo gasped and looked up at him with teary eyes. She meekly let out, “Minki.”  Minki put his arm around her shoulders, “It’s okay, just let it all out.” He nudged her head to have it rest on his shoulder, “It’s better to cry it all out then bottling it all up.”  Jaebum went back to his class and sat down at his desk rather than running after her. He was undecided on what to do in this situation. He thought for a brief moment before letting out a loud grunt as he threw his head back with his arms swung on the sides. He scrunched up his face in anguish. When he opened his eyes, he saw Oh Sehun looking down at him.  “Hyung!” Sehun smiled and gave him a peace sign, “What you doing?”  Jaebum sighed before sitting up properly, he fixed his tie then responded, “What are you doing in my class?” “Walked by, saw you, came in to have a chat. So… did Jung Nami succeed?”  Jaebum glared at him with suspicion. Sehun backed up when he realized the plan didn’t work. Jaebum’s eyes narrowed as he thought about what Nami just did. He also thought of Sehun’s older sister who was very close to Nami. He put two and two together then called, “Sehun…” “Hyung…?”  “What did your sister tell Nami to do?”  Sehun brushed it off, “Hyung, you and Jung Nami, everybody knows, it’s a push–“ “Sehun.” Jaebum said in his domineering voice. He smirked as he rested his cheek on his hand, “You want me to tell everybody about you and this person named Ren?”  Sehun turned pale and serious, “Hyung, we’re just friends–“ “Sehun.” He repeated. “Noona told Nami to bring you to the piano room and try her best to kiss you and so she could take a photo the piano room has cameras if something happened it’ll capture you two so she would have evidence and posted on the board for the whole school to know and therefore will bring you two together as a couple.” He breathed after letting it all out. He couldn’t keep a secret, especially when the other person was pulled out as a chess piece. He was weak, but he didn’t want the other person to get hurt.    Jaebum slammed his fist on the table as he stood up. He would have to go find Oh Seyeon for those photos. He also dragged Sehun with him.  Jisoo cried so much that she fainted on Minki’s shoulder. Minki startled when he couldn’t wake her up, so he shouted for help. Jaebum and Sehun was passing by and overheard. As the two of them came through the doors, they met eyes to eyes with the pair sitting on the stairs. Jaebum eyed Minki and gulped when he saw Jisoo comfortably in his embrace, blood was rising under his skin.  “What’s wrong?” Sehun asked.  “She fainted.” Minki answered.  Sehun made his way over but Jaebum pushed him away as he rushed over. He picked her up and carried her to the infirmary without saying a word leaving Minki and Sehun to ponder about their relationship. “Sehun-ah,” Minki called.  “What were you doing with her?” Sehun asked.  “She’s a friend.” Minki said with a smile, “Other than that we have no other relationship.”  Sehun nodded, “Aren’t you going to ask what I was doing with Jaebum hyung?”  “I trust you.”  Sehun scoffed before pinching his cheek, “Have some sense of jealousy!”  Minki brushed his hand away, “That hurt!”  ––•••–– Jisoo was sent home that day.  Jaebum went to take care of Seyeon and those photos. She refused to handle them over and even threatened that she would post them on the student’s board tomorrow so everyone could see. Jaebum was pissed, but he decided to let her have it, “Alright, do whatever you want,” he said. Then before leaving, he added, “But do keep in mind. You might ruin Jung Nami’s life forever with this one move.”  Seyeon scoffed, “If the whole school knows, your family will have to go ahead and arrange your marriage–“ “You think it’s that simple?” Jaebum smirked with his hands in his pants pockets, “Why do you think Kim Jennie disappeared? Why do you think I have to keep a distance from Kim Jisoo?” He scoffed and laughed, “Oh Seyeon, I didn’t think you’re this stupid, but you surprised me today.”  “Seyeon!” Nami ran over to Seyeon’s side, “Give them to him!” Nami didn’t want to be an enemy of Jaebum, and definitely didn’t want to be parted from him.  She got the hint when Jaebum mentioned Jennie and Jisoo. His Great Grandmother didn’t want anyone to get attached to him, nor him attached to anyone. She wanted to strictly be business when it came to their marriage. This way, divorce would be easier on both sides if their families had a fall out. “Nami!” Seyeon stared at her reluctantly, she didn’t want to let it go. Nami grabbed the camera and handed it to him.  “Oppa, sorry. This won’t happen again.” She said before dragging Seyeon away.  “Nami!” Seyeon shouted at her.  “I’ll explain it to you later!” Nami responded.  Jaebum went through the camera and deleted everything. He realized he could’ve use those photos to explain it to Jisoo, but he decided to just delete them all as explanations would hurt her more.  ––•••–– When Jisoo woke up, it was a new day. On the way to school she checked her phone and saw a message from Jaebum. She hesitated but opened it.  She asked me to review her piano skill. We were about to leave, she tripped and fell on me. I didn’t think it was that important to explain… – Gyeoul Jisoo wondered why he sent an explanation, but she felt a bit better after reading it.  Jisoo got permission to use the piano room and was in there during lunch time. She still wanted to practice properly. She wanted to at least be able to play one song. As she played happily, the door swung opened. She was startled.  “Kim Jisoo.”  “Kyungsoo-sunbaenim! I have permission!” She pulled the paper out, “Mrs. Hwang allowed me to stay in the piano room for today’s class.” Kyungsoo sighed, “Kim Jisoo. Don’t misunderstand my friend.”  “Hm?”  “Jaebum. He doesn’t speak much. And he can be very moody and hard to put up with…But he is not the type to two-time–“ “I know. We broke up. So he could do whatever with Jung Nami,” Jisoo laughed uncomfortably as she turned back to the piano, “I was a bit…in the way.”  “Kim Jisoo-shi.” She turned back to Kyungsoo.  “That boy, he likes you a lot.” Kyungsoo said. He left her with those last few words that further confused her.   Jisoo groaned and scratched her head. She felt her emotions was being played since she started school. Was this how it would be to have a boyfriend? Was relationship this complicated? She shook her head and thwarted the complicated thoughts away to continue her piano piece, “It’s okay. It’s done now. If he’s not happy, then I’ll make him happy later. Just not as a girlfriend. But if he’s happy, then let him be.”  The door was then swung opened again.  “WHAT?” She shouted, then gasped when she saw him at the door.  Jaebum jerked back when he heard her scream. He smirked when she turned away in silence, “How many people have been disturbing you?” He asked while sitting down next to her. He also brought a book with him, “I was looking for a place to finish my book.” He said when she didn’t answer him.  She glanced over at him but quickly turned back when their eyes met, “You might want to go somewhere else. My piano practice might be a distraction–“ “No. You are improving. It was really nice to listen to. You must’ve practiced a lot these days.”  Jisoo flashed a quick smile at