Pink Glasswing

Cytherea Aurora

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"Good luck on your upcoming exam!"

Everyone inside the gloomy classroom groaned in unison as they rolled their eyes away from the terrible teacher.

"Thanks, Satan." Your best friend whispered, but was loud enough for the teacher to hear and give out an unamused reaction.

"What did you say, Ms. Choi?"

"Nothing, I was just reading a story with some exorcism twist." Your best friend answered with an uninterested smirk, eyes affixed on her phone and not caring the gradual heavy steps that are nearing her.

"Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in here, Ms. Choi. Give me that, I will confiscate it."

"Try me."

You bit your lip, praying silently that nothing bad would happen next when clearly, trouble was already started by your best friend.
You felt a sigh of relief when you heard a knock on the door, making your angry teacher lower he raised hand that was about to hit Min Ah.

"Open up." She ordered, voice drifting off from her annoyance.

"Mrs. Nam?”

Thisfamiliar deep voice made your teacher curl up her frowned lips into a delighted smile as she turned around to see the exact same person she’s expecting.

"Oh, Taehyung. What is it?" She asked, smiling coyly and placing a stray hair strand behind her ear.

"Mrs. Byun wants to talk to you." The young student politely answered with an unusual rectangular smile that made everyone clutch onto their chests, letting out an admiring sigh.

"He's so handsooome~" One of the students said out loud but as soon as she locked eyes with the teacher’s death glare, she covered her mouth, probably regretting the words that came out involuntarily.

"He's mine!" Mrs. Nam hissed at her, "Oops, did I say something out loud?"

"Say what, Ma'am?" The guy outside of the room looked at her confused.

"Nothing," the red-faced woman chuckled nervously as she scratched her head and turned her attention back to Min Ah.

"I won't let you get away next time, young lady."

With that, she narrowed her eyes, staring deeply into your best friend’s before completely walking out of the room and closing the door shut.

You were about to argue with your best friend about the recent behavior she’s shown— maybe even trying to friendly lecture her for the almost trouble, but something caught your attention outside the window.

"Min Ah," you mumbled as you nudged her, and it seems like she’s not in the mood to move a single muscle, after all, she’s busy texting with her boyfriend.

"Min Ah," this time, you were elbowing her even putting more pressure, enough to catch her full attention.

"What?"

Her giggles were now turned into an irritated frown and eyebrows raised, impatiently waiting for you to blurt out whatever you’re trying to tell her.

"What are you doing?" You asked in a serious yet baffled tone, still your eyes focused outside the window.

"Umm. . . duh?" She responded, sarcasm screaming out of her calm and cold face before flashing out her phone’s screen right in your face.

"Yeoggi?"

“Yah! I told you I'm the only one who's allowed to call him that!" She pouted, trying to look mad but still turned out adorable.

"Is he in school today?"

"Nope. He's sick today that is why I'm giving this to him to cheer him up— 10 points to Choi Min Ah for being the best and most adorable girlfriend of the year!"

After proudly claiming herself the ‘most adorable girlfriend’, she raised her hands up, now holding a box of chocolates.

"I thought he is."

"Are you hallucinating or what? And why are you staring outside the window for like 3 hours?"

You didn't reply, instead, you pointed outside the window which made her raise an eyebrow but she had no choice but to follow where you were pointing.
She gasped when she finally processed the scenario she’s looking been looking at for about half a minute now. It was a very painful sight— her boyfriend, Yeogyeom is making out with another girl. . . and not just a random girl but it was her cousin.

"That btch."

Worried by the tone of her voice, you searched for her gaze but the tears rolling down her cheeks made you think it was a mistake to let her witness such scene.
The school bell rang and your best friend stood up from her seat, leaving her things behind, and pushing everyone away as she stormed out of the room.

"The heck is wrong with you!?" One of the guys complained, face full of disgust by your best friend’s unexpected rude behavior.

"I'm really sorry~" you apologized to the as you bowed your head down low, hands clasped together with a sheepish smile before going out to go catch up on Min Ah.

(Now Playing: Boy Meets Evil *Instrumental* - BTS)

Fortunately, you could still catch up on her among the crowd, students buzzing around the hallways, until you have reached the Ladies’ Room. Surprisingly, the inside was student-free, leaving only the two of you inside in a heavy atmosphere.

"Min Ah."

"T-Those. . . Unf-faithful. . .” she triedto make something out from her stammering voice, “. . . bastards."

Her fists are clenching tighter as she’s pressing against the marble wash basin, facing in front of the mirror with a glare full of mixed emotions. In between her mumbles, she burst out screaming, landing her fists heavy on the mirror, sending the broken fragments onto the ground with a loud shatter.

"Min Ah!"

"F-ING BASTARDS! THEY ARE -ING PIECES OF SH-!"

She was struggling along her lines and luckily, you’ve managed to calm her down. . . for a second.

"Min Ah, pull yourself together, please."

You know that talking in a harsh way would give you a hard time so you kneeled down, picked out the nicest words and gently stroke her back, mentally crossing your fingers together as you hope this’ll make everything better.

"No, Nabi," she paused with her eyes staring blankly on the floor until she picked up a shard and with her tight grasp it, blood oozed out from her pale, delicate hands.

"I'm going to pull their souls out from their bodies."

Usually, she would say something like this and it will make you laugh because you’re already used into her dark humor but the aura you’re feeling from her is different this time and you know this is serious.

“Min Ah, you can’t be serio— oww!”

You tried to get a grip of her and stop her from going outside with the bloody shard on her hand but her aggressive mood had her accidentally cut you with the sharp object she’s holding. The dripping blood from the cut she’s made shocked her and it was a slight evidence for you to know she’s still sane.

"Please Nabi, just stay out of this!"

However, it seems like nothing’s going to change her mind from going after the cheaters.

"Min Ah!"

Well, this fresh wound of yours is not going to stop you either, so indeed you followed her, limping out and getting a horrifying view as you see students panicking around with the sight of your best friend.

"Min Ah, please just stop!" You cried out from the top of your lungs as you got out of the main school building and into the field where you spotted her brisk-walking her way near the two shameful students.

"M-Min Ah!"

Her cousin took a step back as she noticed the mirror piece Min Ah’s clenching, afraid of what she may do or what she herself has done.

"P-Please! I-I was- Just hanging out with h—"

"JUST!? JUST HANGING OUT!?"

Not only were the two scared by her sudden outburst, but as well as you, a dearly best friend of hers.

"It's not what you think, Eonnie!"

"DON'T YOU -ING DARE CALL ME EONNIE, YOU BTCH!"

"Jagiya! I-I can explain!"

"DON'T YOU ALSO DARE CALL ME JAGIYA YOU BSTARD!"

Veins can be seen in the verge of popping out from her neck when she screamed out loud, followed by a heart-stopping act when she raised her hand, about to stab them with the shard. But right before she could even charge, she dropped down on her knees and had a meltdown, giving the two an advantage to run away.

"YAH! YOU UNFAITHFUL—"

You were about to go after them but seeing your best friend’s poor condition concerned you more.

"Please somebody help me!" You cried out loud that seemed to echo throughout the open space but it seems like everyone is afraid to help or simply do they even care one bit.

"Y-You, mister, please help!"

Desperate for someone to lend a hand, you clung onto the nearest guy’s legs, not even minding if it embarrasses you because right now, you only need to help your best friend.
The guy first gave you an irritated glare, not understanding what you need because he happened to be zoning off with his headphones on, then he removed them as he realized someone is in an almost critical condition.


"I uh— thanks for the help."

You bowed down before the guy that helped you with Min Ah after you successfully have carried her all the way into the school clinic and making sure things are cleared in the meantime.

"No problem. By the way, the name's Yoongi."

"Uh. . . I— hi uh— Yoongi."

You might be thinking you look really awkward in front of him especially when he held out his hand for a handshake.

"And you?"

"M-Me?"

He just nodded. Stupid question, you thought to yourself as you mentally gave yourself a slap.

"Kim Nabi." You answered with an unsure smile, making him smile.

“That’s a pretty nice name.”

Not knowing what to say, you let out an uncomfortable chuckle.

“Well, I think I’ll be going now if you don’t really need me. See ‘ya around.”

He first smiled warmly, emanating it through his pale, cold-looking face, before completely turning his back to walk away.

"Uhh. . . Y-Yoon-g-gi?” As much as you’re hesitating to call him once again, you mustered up the remaining courage you can to do so.

"Yes?" He gracefully yet coolly turned back again to you with a light and friendly smile.

"I hope I’m not asking for too much but can you please stay until she wakes up?"

"No problem." Without even hesitating, he answered with yet another friendly smile.

(Now Playing: Stay *Piano* - BLACKPINK)

After about an hour of waiting, you saw your best friend open her eyes with an absolute confusion forming on her face as she sat up and look around her.

"Nabi?"

"Min Ah, do you need anything?"

"I- uh. . .” she was about to say something when her eyes passed by the guy sitting about a meter from you with a tired posture, “Who's that?"

"Uh— Who? Oh. Choi Min Ah, meet Yoongi. Yoongi Oppa, meet Choi Min Ah." You introduced the two to each other with a bright smile, trying to give the meeting a light mood.

"Uh. . . Nice to meet you, Choi Min Ah."

"So, are you like the school doctor or something?” Ignoring his friendly yet awkward greeting, Min Ah proceeded to ask him with a cold question, seemingly bothered and uninterested with his presence.

"Nope, he was the only one who helped me with you and he’s stayed here for you as well.” You answered and received a surprised look from Yoongi as the second part was actually made up as you know you’re actually the one who requested him to stay.

"Oh, shame on me. Sorry and thanks to your efforts?"

Well, seems like he couldn’t care less, judging by the smile he’s showing right now.

"Sht, I'm never good at this." Min Ah uttered in a whispering voice as she scratched her nape with a small pout.

"No, it's totally fine." He replied with a soft smile, eyes directly focused on her.

“I mean— I really appreciate it but you shouldn’t really bother staying for me because like. . . you don’t even know me— I might kill you anytime or something like that.”

He then gave out a hearty laugh as he looked at her with a smirk telling she’s might be an interesting person.

"Nabi."

"Hm?"

"I. . . I’m sorry." She apologized as soon as she saw your bandaged arm with her face full of guilt and disappointment to herself.

"I’m fine, don’t you worry." You answered with a reassuring smile and thumbs up but you noticed she quickly looked away, biting her lip, as if she’s about to cry any second from now.

"Min Ah, you're such a crybaby."

She laughed it off and wiping the starting tears before it could completely turn into a crying mess.

"Hey, you want some chocolates?"

"Eh?"

"You know I can't give it to him, right?"

She then looked around to look for something that she might be missing until you ask her what she’s trying to search for, and she answered— her things. . . of course, she left them inside the classroom before she lost her mind.
You left them for a while as you go back to your classroom and get your and Min Ah’s things. As you returned, you stumbled upon the two having a great conversation, just hearing their loud laughter from the outside of the clinic.

“Wow, I was gone for like 3 minutes and you’re already close to each other?”

The two laughed by your statement, in addition to your funny reaction.

“He’s just so funny!” Min Ah said, almost out of breath from laughing, and on the other hand, Yoongi is covering his face that’s already turned red which you assume is also because of all the laughing they made. Too bad, you weren’t there to know whatever is so damn funny.

Their contagious laughs were infectious enough for you to join in and the three of you started stuffing chocolates inside your mouths after finally calming down.

"Y'know, Yeogyeom is like a chocolate," she spoke, holding up a piece of a heart-shaped chocolate and staring at it with a blunt look.

"Who's that?" Yoongi asked with a little confusion in his voice but the delicious treat is keeping him overwhelmed.

"Her ex and is also the reason why she's in here." You explained as you took a bite from the delicious treat.

"I see. He must be the biggest jerk in here." He commented, taking another bite.

"Couldn’t agree more."

Min Ah smiled which made you drop your jaw. It's unusual. Because you know that your best friend is that type of girl who wouldn't trust anyone so easily especially with personal problems and that she hates nosy people or mostly people trying to act like they know her so well.

"So why is Yeogyeom a chocolate?" You asked, eager to know more.

"Because he's so sweet. . ."

"Seriously?" You and Yoongi asked in a chorus. One second she was bitter and now she’s acting like she still couldn’t get over that unfaithful jerk? You couldn’t help but drop your jaws in disagreement.

"Yup. He's so sweet that I really want to wrap him inside a wrapper like an actual chocolate and let him suffocate himself until he dies."

You all laughed, thinking it was funny especially the way she delivered it with a bitter tone.

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