Areum closed her book and stood up from the bed. She went down to the kitchen and poured herself apple juice. She leaned on the counter and sipped the cold juice. She has auditions tomorrow and she hasn't even prepared. In fact, she could barely focus on the book she was reading. Her phone vibrated in her pocket and she brought it out to check. It a call was from Kanye. "Hi, Kanye." "Hey, beautiful. How are you?" "Very fine. Are you home yet?" "Well, not home but yeah." Areum nodded, "Prepared for tomorrow or you're too busy thinking?" Kanye asked. Areum rolled her green eyes, "I wasn't thinking. Who cares? "Kanye smiled," Are you sure you don't want me to talk to... "" Don't you fucking dare, Kanye. You don't even know him. "" Well, probably not. But I think you misunderstood. " The Arizona he knows can't say that. " What does it matter? Just leave it, Kanye. Stop reminding me of him. "Kanye hummed " Hmn . I'll take you out tomorrow, okay? "" Alright. Goodnight. "" Goo
Kanye was leaning on his car, staring intently at his phone screen when someone suddenly screamed so loudly in his ear. "Heyyyyy!" He jumped, the phone almost slipping off his hold. The person burst out laughing at his disorientated state. He turned to her with a glare, "What was that for, silly?" She pouted," Payback! That night you almost gave me a heart attack! " Kanye smirked, flicking her forehead playfully," Silly rat. " She smiled, leaning on his car. " At least you laughed a bit. What's up? "Kanye teased her and she smiled at him," I can't be sad forever can I? They say rejection..." " Helps you move on."Kanye said, finishing the statement as she did. She nodded, "But it's hard though." Kanye looked at her, "You haven't spoken to him at all?" "Why should I? " She murmured. He made a face," But I... " " Don't even tell me anything, Kanye! "She suddenly snapped at him. He sighed, holding her hand
Areum quickly looked back at the waterfall in an attempt to ignore him. Her hands clenched on her laps as he gently took his seat beside her. Areum made sure not to look at him. Even though she's missed his cute face, she's so sure that if she looks at him, she'll break down into tears and she didn't want that. She has to show him that she's not a weakling. "Beautiful, isn't it?" Arizona was the one that spoke. His voice was so cool and casual and Areum suddenly realised she's missed his voice, his smile, his everything! The way it makes her heart flutter, the way it makes her stomach flip weirdly... "Hmn. "She merely hummed despite her feelings . Arizona turned to look at her but she kept her gaze ahead, a stoic expression on her beautiful face. " Why are you here? " " Its none of your concern. "She said with a cold tone. Arizona looked at her in devastation," Why are you doing this to me, Areum? "He questi
"Hey, beautiful. What's kicking? Why are you so bright this morning?" Kanye grinned, plopping on Areum's bed. Areum giggled, "Oh! Is it that obvious?" "Uhh, Yeah. "Kanye replied," So give me some gist. " He pried. Areum grinned," Well, yesterday after school, I bumped into Arizona. " Kanye's smile faded," Oh? " Areum nodded, beaming happily," I know right? He explained everything to me and we made up. " She then added with a cackle," He said he loves me too. Oh my God! " Kanye said," Wow. He came back sooner than I'd expected. But I'm happy for you, beautiful. At least I'll get to see your pretty smile more often. "He finished with a grin and Areum laughed," Oh, shut up! " Kanye laughed too but inside, he wasn't feeling so happy. Why? If Arizona dates her and still does the THING, she'll never forgive him. Ugh! He shouldn't have taken up the task. Kanye didn't want his brother nor his best friend to get heartbroken in
The door bell rang and Areum stood up to get it, although the maid was faster. The door opened and Arizona took a step in, his electric blue eyes searching the beautiful living room before they finally landed on Areum, who stood there, grinning. He smiled, walking up to her, "Hi." Areum giggled, "Hi." The two paused in an awkward silence and it made Areum chuckle, "You're late." "I had a visitor. "He responded," So, where do you suggest we go? " Areum pursed her lips," Let's just stay here and maybe talk. I miss talking to you. " She smiled. Arizona smiled, holding her hand gently," You're talking to me right now. " " Duh. "She rolled her eyes and he laughed." Come on! "She beamed and pulled him along. Her room was like any other teenage girl's room. Neatly arranged and it has a nice smell, just like her. The plain white walls were decorated with glittery music note stickers and there were some paintings on t
"Let's go to the park tomorrow! Or maybe that museum I wanted us to go!" Areum grinned in excitement as she and Arizona descended the stairs. "Anywhere you want. "Arizona smiled softly. She smiled back at him. Just then, the two heard a voice calling," Areum? " Areum looked up and her eyes lit up as she rushed to embrace him," Dad! " Mr Kyung smiled at her, patting her hair," How are you, daughter? " " Fine daddy. You didn't come home last night. I missed you. "She pouted cutely, making her father laugh," I'm sorry my girl. " Arizona stood on a spot, watching the two. His heart clenched and pounded at the same time. He hates himself for this. " And who is the young man? "Arizona heard Mr Kyung ask. He looked up, their eyes meeting. Areum beamed at her father, going to Arizona and she pulled him before Mr Kyung. " Dad,this is Arizona. He's... ", she felt her face flush and Arizona did his best to suppress his s
Arizona was walking through the halls, a small smile on his face as he recalled Areum's beautiful face whenever she grins up at him. She's so beautiful,he thought, his heart warming up. He can not wait to see her in class soon. Luella was behind him, a deep scowl on her pretty face. Yes. He'd told her about he and Areum and her reaction was just bad. She almost screamed but she was able to comport herself. "That seductress. How dare she? "Luella muttered to herself as she walked few steps behind Arizona, who didn't seem to care about the fact that she doesn't really like Areum. He'd noticed her reaction was off earlier but didn't care to find out why. Luella almost ruined their relationship the first time although it wasn't her fault but still... "Arizona? I have history class first." He heard Luella say. He turned to her with his usual gentle smile, "Go on then." With a sweet smile, Luella replied, "Okay!" and she walked to her desi
"So. Damn. Tired!" Areum fell on the bed lazily, her face burying in the soft beddings. Classes at Melody Institute was tight because in a months time, some music idols are being invited to watch some of them perform. If they wish to sign a student, they will and automatically, that student's dream has been fulfilled. Areum wants to work hard to get a good spot. It has always been her dream to be a singer, to share her voice with the world and she'll make sure she achieves this goal on her own, without her father helping her in through the back door. One might think it's unnecessary but she knows she'll love herself if only she does it on her own. Her eyes began to feel heavy as she yawned. She doesn't want to sleep yet. She's not even spoken to Arizona today. Almost immediately, her phone rang out loud. At first, she wanted to ignore it but on a second thought, she stretched lazily to check who it is. As soon as she saw th