The New Girl

Chapter 8: Rumour

Chapter 8: Rumour

Jisoo was already up. She was staring at her phone, getting ready to call Bobby. She was about to press the call button but stopped upon remembering what she saw last night. Was that really Bobby she saw? Anyway, she needed to go or she would be late for school.

Jisoo finally arrived at her school together with Bobby and Hanbin. While they were on their way towards the shoe lockers, Jisoo found a perfect timing to ask Hanbin a question.

"Hanbin-ah." Jisoo whispered, looking out for Bobby.

"Hmm?" Hanbin turned around, facing her. He frowned when he noticed how she was trying to avoid getting caught by Bobby. "What's wrong? Why are you whispering?"

"Shush." Jisoo covered his mouth with her hand. "Keep it down or Bobby will hear you."

Hanbin nodded and that was when Jisoo finally decided to let go.

"Do you know where Bobby goes off to every night?"

Hanbin frowned once again. "What? What do you mean?"

"Well, i caught him last night sneaking out from his house in the middle of the night." Jisoo said. "Was that normal?"

"Aren't you just dreaming?" Hanbin raised his eyebrow. "Are you even sure it was him you saw last night?"

Jisoo stared at him blankly. She looked annoyed. Hanbin saw her dark expression and swallowed hard, feeling nervous.

"I'm not saying you're lying or anything. I just want to make sure." Hanbin reasoned.

"I'm positive." Jisoo said. "It was Bobby i saw last night."

"Well, knowing Bobby, i'm sure he just went for a walk around the neighborhood." Hanbin just shrugged it off. "Or he just went to buy something in a nearby convenience store."

"I'm being serious, Hanbin-ah." Jisoo groaned. "I'm just worried about Bobby. What if he's hanging out with some dangerous kids?"

Hanbin bursted out laughing. Jisoo gaped, looking incredulous. She began to hit the younger man while the latter could only dodge. Bobby heard the ruckus and immediately threw them an annoyed look.

Bobby was feeling irritated that day. He only had two hours of sleep, causing him to have a severe headache and their unending squabbling wasn't helping at all.

"What are you whispering about over there?" Bobby frowned. "You two look suspiscious."

"Perfect timing." Hanbin whispered to Jisoo. "Why don't we ask him himself?"

Hanbin was about to open his mouth but Jisoo immediately kicked his shin, making the poor boy howl in pain. Hanbin jumped up and down, grabbing his hurt knee. Jisoo turned to Bobby and smiled at him sweetly.

"Nothing." Jisoo answered. "Hanbin hurt his knee so i was trying to console him."

"Yah!" Hanbin protested, his face contorting with pain. "What did you mean i hurt my knee? You're the one who just ki— Ow!"

Jisoo kicked his shin once again. Bobby's frown deepened. He stared at his friends weirdly. He was definitely sure something was up with them. Bobby narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing them.

"It's her." Someone had whispered. "She came all along."

"What a thick-face. I can't believe she still came to school knowing we already saw through her."

"As expected, she came with them."

"Maybe she's also trying to seduce them. Hanbin and his friends are all good-looking afterall."