Locker no.1 // Jake Sim 심재윤

Creating a scene

"I think we have something to talk about.At the locker after school?"

"Really?I don't think I have anything to say to you."

"Well,I do.And who knows,you might want to say something to me later."

"Too bad,I don't want to listen."

"You're running away now?"

I stop clicking my pen,gritting my teeth.

"If you aren't then you should show up later."

Eunji had a devilish smirk,waving her hands in elegance,as if she had already won the battle even before it started.

Yeonjun came slightly after she left.After eavesdropping at our conversation,he stopped by my desk,looking a little worried.

"Will you really go?"

"I will."

"Don't go,who knows what might happen."

"She isn't gonna do anything.We're just there to talk."

"How are you for sure?You told me she's a snake.I'm just warning you cause I'm not gonna save you if anything happens."

He hissed,wiggling his body to a snake.People turned around and stared at us,more like Yeonjun,making me slap him to prevent us from further embarrassment.Sometimes I don't understand what goes on in his head.

"Don't worry.I won't let her trample over me."

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The day passed by quickly and dismissal was approaching.Unconsciously,I clicked my pen out of nervousness.The clicking sound clicked at a constant beat,like a timer counting down,waiting till the clock strikes twelve.

Tick Tock Tick Tock,
a few more seconds to go.

The bell rang and students happily cheered.Picking up my bag,I head towards her locker,heart feeling a little heavy.

"I'm here so just say whatever."

She was leaning against her locker,arms folded with her signature bright smile plastered across her face.

"Glad you could make it.The show can't go on without it's villain right?"

Villain.In her eyes I was the villain,the obstacle between Prince Charming and the princess.

"It seems like you fantasise too much.Quit the chase and just get to the main point would you?"

*Slam!

She harshly pushed me to the lockers,making my bag slip off my shoulders,onto the floor.Massaging my sore back and trying to regain my composure,my mouth was hanging wide open,shocked that she had pushed me.

"I told you,the show has just began,Villain."She whispered,changing her expression to a sad one,softly whimpering.

Groups of students started to form a ring around us.Due to the loud slamming sound,a lot of people came to take a peep at the commotion.

"What did you just do?"I raised my voice at her,fist clenching as I stood properly.

*Slam!

She pushed me back again,hands on my shoulder to make sure I hit the lockers.Her hands tightly gripped on my shoulder,making me groan at the force she exerted.

More students had gathered and we were surrounded.There was no escape.All eyes pinned on us,wide opened,judging everything.

"You!It's all because of you!"She screamed at my face,tears started to form in her eyes.

Her cries of sorrow gained sympathy from the audience,as they wondered what were my wrong doings.

"Let go of me first!"I yanked her hands off,earning a gasp from the crowd for my bold action.

"You are so heartless,how could you?"She wiped her tears.

Dramatic.It was all an act and everyone was fooled.

"Cut the nonsense."

"You stole my friends and used them for your own benefit!Everyone knows that!"She screamed at me,more tears forming as she pointed towards the crowd who was backing her up.

I looked behind her,into the sea of people.Before my eyes could wonder far,it landed on the few standing in the front row.

Yuna looked at me with pity,yet unable to do anything as both of us were her best friends but I don't blame her for that.Sunoo stood beside her,face showing the same expression.I scoffed a little when I faced the other couple beside them,Haeri and Huening Kai.Hands tightly intertwined,as they leaned back,not wanting to be brought into the mess.They didn't tell me they were dating.

At the back,I could see Yeonjun and his other friends stealthily trying to escape the crowd and leaving the scene.They did not want to be associated with this and stain their reputation.So much for being friends,but Yeonjun had warned me beforehand and I didn't listen so I couldn't blame him.

"You stole Jungwon's hoodie,turn them against me and now trying to steal him away?What else?"She violently shake my shoulders,causing my uniform to be messy.

"I didn't!It was you who framed me."I protested.

"Oh really?Pushing the blame on others,why don't you just admit it and tell the truth?"

"Because I am telling the truth.You're the liar."

"Then why isn't anyone defending you?"She questioned the crowd.

"I really-"I shouted,feeling distressed.

Whispers from the crowd became louder,covering up my voice that was trailing off.I was accused yet unable to prove anything.

My eyes searched the crowd,hoping for a saviour,a glimpse of hope.Just someone,anyone that could stop the act.

I shouldn't have.
I shouldn't have searched.

Hello!
I'm going to start on another story called steal,stolen so do check it out.It's got a more centred plot.
(A sneak peek is out already:)