Neighbourhood Flowers - Chapter 6

Sora opened the newly arrive hard-covered copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling. Excited with the new release that she did not wait long to purchase it online.

After a few pages, she took a glance at her academic books. Felt guilty for leaving her Mastering Strategic Management book by Dave Ketchen untouched.  

"Why can't this book be as fun as reading Harry Potter?" She sighed. She needs to start her assignment soon, but something else is more tempting right now.

"Why are you sighing so hard?" Joongki is claiming a seat in front of Sora as he looks at the book that Sora has been staring. "Can't choose which one to prioritize?"

Sora flinch, surprised with his sudden appearance. She thought those guys are sparing her from any problem today.

Sora looks around for his other members.

"I'm on my own.." Joongki said as he realized Sora's body language.

"If you're trying to pick up a fight, let's do it outside.." coolly she said it to him.

Joongki smiled. "Why are you always this bold?"

Sora took a glance at him. "What is it now?" He cannot be here just to have a friendly talk about their afternoon. They are not in that kind of relationship.

"Why did you change your dressing suddenly?" Joongki asked. He has been interested to know the reason for her sudden change. The change that surprises everyone with her actual beauty that seems to be hidden behind her image all this time.

Sora glares at him. "Why does that matter to you?"

"I've told you that night.. I want to become your friend.."

Sora sneered. "You must be kidding me.."

"I'm dead serious.." he lean towards her.

"But I'm not interested to become your friend Song Joongki.." Sora pushed back as she took her books and get up from her seat.

"At least give me one chance will you?" He said as he took the books from Sora.

"I'll carry this for you.." he added. With Sora's recuperating arm, she should not lift heavy things yet.

Sora looked at him. This is getting weird.

"Sora ya!" Bomi came to find Sora after her class. She looked at the man that is standing beside her. Surprised seeing Song Joongki is walking with her side by side. "Are you okay?"

Sora smilingly nodded. "See.. this is the reason why we can't be friend.." Sora looked at Joongki.

Never in her life would have thought about being a friend with Joongki or any of his friends.

"Friend?" Bomi weird with their conversation. "Ya.. What's wrong?" She whispered to Sora.

Joongki smirked as he clearly heard the question from Bomi to Sora. "I'm trying to become her friend.." Joongki whispered back to Bomi.

Bomi surprised with Joongki acting friendly. She raised her eyebrows to Sora.

Sora shrugged her shoulder. She looked at Joongki and took back her books. "Thank you but no thank you.."

Sora turned to Bomi and pull her away from there.

Joongki smiled. He expected that kind of behavior so it is easier for him to accept.

"Where's Jinjoo and Hyorin?" Sora asked after they got out from the library.

"They have an assignment they need to finish first.." Bomi pause as she stopped Sora from walking. "This is suspicious.. what had happened just now?" She stares at her.

Sora smirked. She knew Bomi would feel weird. She herself feels the same when Joongki approached her that night.

"Nothing happened. He told you earlier right.." She pulls Bomi to start walking again.

"It’s odd.. for them wanting to become friend with any of us."

"Rightfully it is just Song Joongki who said that. Not all of them.."

"But still..." Bomi looked at Sora up and down again. "Is it because of this new image?"

Sora smiled. "I don't think so.. He's been saying it before he saw this new image.."

"Wait.." Bomi stop her again and look directly to her eyes. "You mean this is not the first time??"

Sora looked at Bomi weird with the excitement that she shown. "Yup.."

"Is he hitting on you?"

"Eyyy.. Do not be absurd.. Do you know how many pretty girls are aiming to become his girlfriend?" shaking her head.

She knew Joongki is popular with his looks and gentleman attitude despite being one of The Chaebols. Furthermore, she is just one ordinary girl that recently changes her style in dressing. That is all.

Bomi giggles. "I'm sure it is.. Just wait and see.. Who would be able to resist this beauty?" she playfully touches her face that's flawless even without makeup.

She knew Sora changes in style will opens more eyes to realize the beauty of this tall - model like girl has been hiding behind her tomboyish dressing all this while.

"Shut up.. this is nothing to be proud of.." Sora sharply glares at Bomi.

Being in dresses, skirts and high heels are something that she could not adapt.

"Arasso.. mianhae.. I won't say that again.." Bomi smiled.

"Good girl.." Sora patted her head.

"Until it is proven that what I’m saying is right.." Bomi continue giggling as she runs from her.

"Ya! Do you wish to die??" Sora chased her.

Bomi laughed looking at Sora trying to catch her while adapting with her new shoes.