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Gorgeous GeekChapter 2: Geek in Trouble

Chapter 2: Geek in Trouble

Well? asked Tiffany Wu, checking her voicemail while peering up at Jennifer fromher seat.

Like at the beginning of the school day, Tiffany and Jennifer gathered at the

staircase that gave them the perfect view of the school at the end of the day too. Tiffanyand Jennifer were experts at locating gossips and rumors. They knew the best time toinvestigate about their fellow classmates was when the students were freed from thehorrors of classes. Students often gathered in social groups and spoke to one another aboutthe latest events. Tiffany picked up a lot of information from this time period alone.

Here you go Tiffy, said Jennifer cheerfully, poking both of her cheeks with herforefingers before surrendering a pile of papers on top of Tiffany's lap. All the relationshipstatus of everyone in junior year.

Thank you, said Tiffany in a tired, yet satisfied voice. I'll check them at home.Jin is still single Tiffy! Aren't you happy?No, said Tiffany dryly, straightening the paperwork by tapping it against the flat

surface of her binder. It proves my previous point that he has no fascination for high schoolgirls in general. It depresses me.

I'm sorry for depressing you Tiffy, said Jennifer sadly, tearing up considerably andshaking her head with her hands against her cheeks.

It's okay, said Tiffany stiffly, observing her surroundings. Where is Eunice?She is probably in the detention room with Kristian.Eunice is a well-behaved girl. Why would she be in detention?Tiffy shrugged and angled her head. Kristian wants to talk to her?You know Jennifer, said Tiffany, standing up and dropping her binder on top of

Jennifer's head with a loud thud. The Chinese girl wailed, clearly upset. You are so slowsometimes. There's a reason why people call Kristian the 'Virgin-Killer'.

He doesn't actually kill virgins does he?Again, Tiffany landed the binder on Jennifer's head. No, he is notorious for sleeping

with virgins only.Oh, said Jennifer, rubbing her head and blinking away the tears. But what does

that have to do with Eunie?Eunice is a virgin.How do you know that Tiffy? asked Jennifer innocently, standing up on her tiptoes

to match Tiffany's height.You think someone like Eunice will not blab to us if she had sex before? asked

Tiffany incredulously, mustering all her will power to not hit Jennifer again.I get it! said Jennifer happily, twirling on her feet and pulling Tiffany's arm toward

her. But doesn't that mean that Kristian will chase after Eunie eventually?If you have the time to ask, Jennifer, said Tiffany, sending a strong glare at

Jennifer with a raised binder. Why don't you check up on her and make sure she doesn'tenter any empty classrooms with Kristian?

Understanding now, Jennifer skipped away. I'll rescue you Eunie!Tiffany placed the paperwork in the binder and then, pushed it inside her backpack.

Then, she pressed a button on her cell phone and started speaking to her mother inCantonese Chinese about picking her up a little later than usual because she had to keep afriend safe. Much to Tiffany's surprise, her mother suggested she went home with Jin since


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they were neighbors anyway.That's not a good idea, said Tiffany quickly, flushing at the thought of Jin. A couple

of angry Chinese words forced Tiffany to hold the cell phone farther away from her ear. Iunderstand, Mother. I will do as you say. Good bye now.

I'm sorry for worrying you Tiffy!Tiffany faced Eunice who was hopping up and down with a frown plastered on her

face. Jennifer was right behind Eunice but she was busy waving at various males who shehad deemed worthy in her eyes by receiving a seven or higher on her scale. Although

Tiffany was glad at the sight of a normal Eunice, she knew something was up.What did Kristian want with you? asked Tiffy sternly, lifting a firm brow.He asked me if I noticed any cute freshman girl this morning during my

investigation, said Eunice, twirling her short hair around.He's already looking for his next victim I see, said Tiffany, grabbing her pen from

the pocket of her jeans. And what did you say Eunice?I told him that there are some decent-looking freshmen girls who are trying out for

the tennis and volleyball teams tomorrow.Tiffany leaned toward Eunice now. Is that all?He asked us both about a lot of other things as well! said Jennifer, flushing red

now and twirling a loose strand of hair.

Both of you are acting funny, said Tiffany, grabbing a hold of Jennifer's hand tostop her from playing with her hair. You are both touching your hair an awful lot. What didKristian do with you two? Answer me now!

Kristian's so nice, said Eunice, flushing red and hugging herself. He offered tohelp carry my books on the way to sixth period.

I know right? asked Jennifer excitedly, clasping her hands together. He caught mebefore I fell down the stairs during lunchtime.

But why did he ask us if we knew what Viagra was?And what's a 'vibrator' exactly?It's my fault, said Tiffany at last, breaking the chatter between her two friends.

She placed her hands on her hips and shook her head. I've asked you two to help me

collect data for so long that they've become statistics now.What is Tiffy talking about? asked Jennifer to Eunice.You do understand that the data we gather are on real people right? asked Tiffany,

raising her voice slightly. Jennifer and Eunice nodded slowly, as if uncertain. If you knowthat, then why are you both falling into Kristian's trap already? Both of you have watchedhim and gave me proof of his virgin-killing ways, but you guys failed to understand that thethings you reported may happen to you too. We're part of this student population. We arenot some part of a separate identity that watches without participating.

We're sorry Tiffy, said the two girls at once.If you guys are sorry, you must promise me not to ever talk to Kristian alone again,

said Tiffany in a scolding voice.

We promise.Tiffany smiled contently at the promise. I know he might seem nice and chivalric

but that is part of his trap, said she. He wants girls to believe he's a hero when he onlywants to sleep with them. He is the kind of playboy you stay away from.

He's worse than Jordan? asked Jennifer, twirling her thumbs.A lot worse, said Tiffany without a doubt. Eunice and Tiffany paled. Jordan is

simple. He jumps from girlfriend to girlfriend, using his looks as a weapon. Kristian is amastermind. He becomes your hero first. He shows you how much he respects woman andmakes you laugh at his brilliant jokes. Then, slowly, you are so infatuated with him to thepoint that you want him to leave his current girlfriend to be with you.


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Tiffy, said Eunice, interrupting Tiffany with a frightened frown. How do you knowso much about Kristian from data alone?

It's not only data, said Tiffany with a sad glint in her eyes. It's from personalexperience as well.

Oh my God! cried Jennifer, throwing her arms around Tiffany. Did Kristian do thatto you? I'm so sorry to hear that Tiffy!

No, said Tiffany softly, removing Jennifer from her and placing her down carefully.I had a friend name Julie who was my best friend freshman year. Then, she met Kristian

sophomore year. They dated for a month.What happen to her? asked Jennifer tearfully, shaking Tiffany's arm.She transferred to a different high school after they broke up, said Tiffany sadly.Did he beat her up? Dump her in front of all her friends?No, said Tiffany with a heavy sigh. He did something ten times worse.Oh no, said Jennifer and Eunice, mortified.Julie loved him so much that she would rather transfer to a different high school

than stay here and watch him go out with other girls, said Tiffany under her breath. It washard on her to even say these words out loud. It's pathetic really. Every time I called her,she asked me how Kristian was doing. Every girl he dated have been the same way.

Tiffy... said Eunice sadly, comforting her friend.

Kristian thinks it's funny to trample with our emotions, said Tiffany bitterly. Theother two girls exchanged a look. I will never forgive him for what he has done to Julie.She can't get another boyfriend because of him. How dare he promises to love her foreverand marry her, only to dump her right after. She still believes he means it too.

Boys are like that, said Jennifer sadly, tapping her hand against her chest in amiserable manner. That's why it's better to love Jin and Jin only. He will never betray us bybreaking a girl's heart. He doesn't even want a girlfriend.

That's true! said Eunice with a wobble of her head. Jin's amazing that way!Speaking of Jin, said Tiffany with a timid smile. He'll be driving me home today.Lucky! said Jennifer, pouting and snapping her fingers. I want to be Jin's

neighbor... I would cook and bring food over to his house every day... Both Tiffany and

Eunice glared at Jennifer. Jennifer laughed uneasily and gave her friends peace-signs. If Iknew how to cook of course! And I will never ever do anything to steal Jin from Tiffy!

Jin is not an object to be owned but to be admired from afar and protected at allcost, said Tiffany, flicking her hair back and waving at her friends. I'll be going to theGamer's Club now. He is most likely there.

He's probably the president of the club too, said Eunice in a whisper to Jennifer.I agree, said Jennifer back to Eunice.The two members of the Asian Gossip Girls were almost correct. Jin Song was

actually the vice-president of the Gamer's Club, but he did most of the work anywaysbecause the real president was rarely around. The real president was actually Bo Sungwoo,but because of football practice, he stayed until six or eight every school day. It was only

after football season was over that Bo attended meetings often, but even then, hesometimes had practice once in a while for the following football season. It was hard workbeing a football player.

Hey Tiffany, said Jin in greeting at the sight of his neighbor walking in the room.Hello, said Tiffany, trying hard to sound as calm and pleasant as possible. She sat

in the back of the room. Is it all right for you to drive me home today?Why so formal? asked Jin with a playful smile.Jin was also in the back while the majority of the males were in front, playing

against each other on a racing game. The others were watching intently on the screen.However, it seemed like Jin was not interested in this game and was playing his DS lite in


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the back. Someone was too happy to have his DS lite returned to him.Was I being too formal? asked Tiffany, glancing away.For someone I have known since sixth grade? Yes.That's right, said Tiffany shyly, keeping her eyes on her lap. We have been

neighbors since sixth grade...Anyways, yeah, I'll take you home, said Jin at last, lifting his eyes off his DS and

right at her. But I have to stay for another hour for Gamer's Club if you don't mind.I'll do my homework then, said Tiffany, not bearing to gaze at Jin and turning her

attention to the binders in her backpack instead.Or not, said Jin suddenly, checking his vibrating cell phone on the desk. The caller

ID read 'Mom'. Mom's calling me. This can only be bad news.Oh really? asked Tiffany out of curiosity.The status quo in my house is silence is bliss, said Jin with a playful smile. He

stood up with his cell phone. Please excuse me for a few minutes Tiffany.Curiously, Tiffany leaned over to his desk where he left his DS lite. He paused his

game at the wrong time it seemed. His tiny character was in mid-air. Knowing it wasn'thers, Tiffany tried to ignore it but every time, she tried to concentrate on her homework,the sound of the DS lite would bother her. Sure, it was a pretty catchy song but she workedbest without noise. Jin would not get mad at her if she turned off the sound right?

Tiffany lifted the DS lite and searched for the sound button. However, after she wasdone turning off the sound, she noticed that the screen was black. When did that happen?Did she accidentally turned it off? Panicking, Tiffany tried to fix her mistake by searchingfor the switch to turn it on again when Jin came back.

Tiffany, what are you doing with my Sparky? asked Jin with wide eyes.You namedit? asked Tiffany in disbelief, returning the machine to its rightful

owner.Who doesn't? asked Jin, horrified at the idea of someone leaving their game

systems nameless. Every gamer names their game systems... Suddenly, Jin noticed theblacked out screen. Tiffany, what did you do? What did you do to mySparky?

I didn't do anything to your Sparky, said Tiffany desperately.

You must have done something to Sparky, said Jin, panicking now. He closed andopened the DS lite but the screen was still blank. He pressed the power button but it wasstill off. What happen? Sparky! No! Don't die! We've been separated for so long!

Jin, calm down, said Tiffany, holding her hands up defensively.Sparky! Wake up! said Jin, shaking his DS lite now. What has happened to you?

What did Tiffany do to you? Jin turned to Tiffany with a solemn expression. Anyone whodidn't know Jin would have thought his lover died recently. Tiffany, what do you haveagainst Sparky? What have it ever done to you?

Nothing, said Tiffany, snatching the DS lite back. I'll fix it I swear!No, I'll fix Sparky, said Jin, stealing it back. Now, Jin was pressing random buttons.Jin, said Tiffany slowly, hoping to change the subject. What did your mother say?

Oh, Mom, said Jin, remembering the phone call now. He really did have a shortattention span. She said that Dad was home early in order to have a word with me aboutsomething so I have to return home in ten minutes. He needs to return to work right after.

Er, shouldn't you go home then? asked Tiffany, feeling awkward that Jin cared moreabout his DS lite right now than himself.

I should, said Jin, thinking. Yeah, I should. I would have an easier time fixing it athome. I have the tools in my bedroom after all. Yeah! Jin smiled and indicated at the door.Let's go then Tiffany.

Since I broke it, said Tiffany slowly, dropping her eyes. I'll pay for a new one.No, it's fine, said Jin quickly, still attempting to fix his Sparky on his stroll to the


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car with Tiffany. Tiffany had a guilty look in her eyes. I would never ask for a girl to payfor me for any reason. That's not right.

Jin, I'm sorry, said Tiffany softly, keeping her eyes on her feet.A real gentleman never bully a lady for any reason, said Jin, giving Tiffany a

thumbs up. At least, that's what Mom tells me.With one last laughter from Jin, Tiffany felt a lot better about the whole situation.

There was a reason why she liked Jin- he was nice and simple-minded. When they arrived athis car, it was a shiny silver color for a Honda Civic. Jin helped Tiffany into the passenger's

seat before he sat down.What's this? asked Tiffany curiously, pointing at the bobble-head in front of her. It

appeared to be a gorilla and it wasn't there before.That's Donkey Kong, said Jin with a proud grin on his face. He rocks.I don't live in your world.You never heard of Donkey Kong?No...Jin locked the cars and turned on the engine. He's an ape and he's Mario's rival.That doesn't mean anything to me, said Tiffany lamely, peering out the window.

And why would they name an ape a 'donkey'? That doesn't make any sense to me.Oh, said Jin, wiggling his nose in thought. Donkey Kong's creator thought donkey

meant 'stupid' in English. He wanted the name to mean 'stupid ape' but he sort of screwedup on that. The name stuck though.

Why do you know this? asked Tiffany, returning her attention to Jin.I'm confused to why you don't know this, said Jin. Everyone knows this.Apparently, I'm not everyone.Let's get a move on shall we? asked Jin hopefully, pushing in his CD and starting the

car. Tiffany wore her seatbelt and jumped in her seat at the music. What's the matter?What kind of music is this?Sephiroth's theme song.That doesn't mean anything to me...You're really missing out then Tiffany, said Jin, laughing happily and turning the

music on louder when he stopped at a red light.Why does it sound so... evil? asked Tiffany, sitting as far away from Jin as possible.Because Sephiroth is one of the greatest video game villains, said Jin as if it was

common knowledge to everyone in the world. Of course my favorite villain is Kefka but...Why does a villain from a video game need a theme song? demanded Tiffany.Because, Jin said, eying her in wonder. Every villain gets cool music. It's his right

for being the antagonist in video games. Really Tiffany. How do you not know this?Tiffany slouched in her seat. I think I am going to be sick...You're not going to like the upcoming Castlevania music then, said Jin with a shrug.Castle... what?

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Yo, said Bo, grinning at Rin at the front steps of her house. Right now, it wasaround two hours after the end of school. How are you Hamada-sama?

Why are you here? asked Rin, hugging her AP US history book close to her chest.I want to see if Hamada-sama wears different clothing at home for her new year,

said Bo smoothly, indicating at the simple white sweater and baggy shorts. But I guess not.Hamada-sama will never greet me in a French maid outfit or a skimpy nightgown huh?

Why would I wear a French maid outfit when I live in America, not France? And whywould I wear a nightgown when it's evening, not bedtime?

Does that mean you do have them but they're stashed away somewhere in yourcloset? asked Bo happily, trying to shove his way past Rin into her house. Let me see your


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closet Hamada-sama.You really are a closet pervert! said Rin, smacking her US history book against Bo's

arm now. You get away from my closet and me this instant!Oh boy, said Bo, removing himself from her side to avoid the attacks and keeping

that grin on his face. I knew you were hiding some girly clothing in that closet. Thanks forthe information Hamada-sama!

I don't have anything like that in my closet! said Rin, shouting after Bo, whoreturned to running laps around the school for football practice.

Not even pink lingerie?Bo! Come back here! shrieked Rin, running out her house now to chase after Bo.It was fortunate for Rin Hamada to live right next to the school because she did not

have to wake up too early. Unfortunately, she had to deal with predators or friends in thiscase walking up to her door and making perverted comments for fun.

Why are you mad at me Hamada-sama? asked Bo, running as fast as he could so Rincouldn't catch up. The other football players around them laughed.

Because you were being perverted!But Hamada-sama, said Bo slowly, throwing a brilliant grin back at her. I wasn't

being perverted at all, my queen. I was only making such comments because in my mind, Ithought Hamada-sama would look very adorable in them.

I don't want to be anywhere in your mind! said Rin angrily, catching up to Bo now.Not even as a calculus tutor? asked Bo, stopping in his tracks now. Grinning, he

petted Rin on the head when she caught up to him. Are you sure?That's fine I guess...Then, a calculus tutor, said Bo, taking a few steps away from Rin. Who can whip

me if I misbehave.This set Rin off to such an extent that when Bo tried to escape her wrath, he had to

knock down obstacles along the way. None of this deterred Rin though as she continued tochase him around the school. Even as he ran, Bo was enjoying this, judging from the grin onhis face. Actually, when he passed by Coach Mendoza, the man praised him for hisoutstanding speed. Bo thanked his coach before he continued on his way as if there was no

short, Japanese Asian girl behind him.Bo, said Rin worriedly all of a sudden. Bo glanced behind him to make sure it

wasn't a trick. But when he saw the frown on her face, he returned to her side. I have thissudden pain in my chest.

Are you sick? asked Bo, frowning for the first time all day. He checked herforehead and helped her back to the bleachers where the football players left theirbelongings. You seem fine, Hamada-sama. Do you want water? I can get water for you, myqueen. Or would you rather eat something? I have extra food in my backpack.

No, Bo, said Rin tensely, waving her hand at him. I know this feeling.This feeling, Hamada-sama? asked Bo blankly, massaging her shoulder now like a

protective brother. You can't possibly be...

Don't say pregnant, said Rin curtly, glaring at Bo before she stood up straight.I wasn't going to say pregnant, said Bo innocently, hiding a certain book he was

about to take out of his backpack. Because after all, you haven't even had your first kissyet right? How can you possibly be pregnant, Hamada-sama? What is the matter?

I only have this feeling when Jin is in trouble, said Rin softly, rubbing the side ofher head.

That's powerful, said Bo in awe, grinning down at her. Do you feel like this when Iam in trouble Hamada-sama? Perhaps down at- Rin shot a fierce look at Bo, who laughed.You know I find you cute Hamada-sama. You are my dictator after all.

I want to check up on Jin, said Rin, ignoring Bo's last comment.


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I'll take you to him after practice, said Bo with a firm nod and grin. You havenothing to worry about. Our Jin is such a nice person. What can possibly happen to him?

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Standing in front of his house, Jin watched as Tiffany entered hers safely before hewent inside his own. No one greeted him when he arrived in his hallway. He checked theliving room and kitchen quickly, but no one appeared to be home. Either that, or they wereall asleep. Jin went to the faucet quickly and turned it off all the way. For a month now, his

family had a leaky kitchen faucet. The noise scared him a couple of times in the middle ofthe night. No matter, Jin dropped his water bottle on top of the kitchen table andproceeded toward his room. He had his DS lite or Sparky ready on hand to fix the minute hewas in the comfort of his room.

However, he found himself standing in front of his room, questioning himself. Herarely closed the door when he left his room in the morning. This must mean that hismother did her cleaning of his messy room. Sighing, Jin wished his mother would at leastleave the door open once she was done with his room. He pushed the door open only toblink at the sight of someone on top of his bed.

Er... said Jin awkwardly, staring blankly at the person.How rude! cried the young lady with fierce dark eyes and long, silky light brown

hair. She was in the middle of unbuttoning her jacket. Don't you know it's commoncourtesy to knock on the door before you enter a lady's room?

I'm sorry, said Jin with a quick bow before he left the room and closed the doorbehind him. It was then that he dropped his backpack and gazed at the wall opposite of himwith a picture frame of him in a Pokemon Trainer's hat. Every morning, he would greet thatpicture before he headed for school after he was done changing. Wait a second- Jin flungopen the door. Isn't this myroom?

The same stranger in Jin's room was now in the middle of taking her shirt off whenJin came back in. Jin stared at her pearl white back, deciding what to do now. Red in theface, she shrieked loudly, grabbed the nearest pillow, and threw it into Jin's face. Jinretreated outside once again and checked the pillow carefully. This was his pillow too. Why

was she changing in his room?Who are you? asked Jin, infiltrating his own room for a third time. Luckily for him,

she was now wearing a spaghetti-strap, black tank top along with mini-shorts.Without answering him, she went up to him. Much to Jin's surprise, she was taller

than he expected. She was around five feet six inches, he estimated. Quickly, she grabbeda hold of his chin and held him in place with her eyes penetrating into his. For a fewseconds, she scanned his face with her quick dark eyes. He noticed that she had really longeyelashes and light skin.

Most people look better in photographs, said she at last, releasing him. He couldfeel the hot sensation along his jawline. That's not your case. You look better in person.

Thanks? asked Jin awkwardly.

My name is Jezebelle Phoebe Tilly, said Jezebelle, sitting on his bed with her legstucked underneath her chest. You're Jin-Kyong Song right?

Yeah, said Jin, frowning. Are you... Suddenly his eyes bulged. He smacked hisforehead dramatically. Yes! That explains everything! You're my long lost twin sister thatmy parents kept from me right? Jezebelle gave him a 'what the hell are you talking about'look. But that doesn't make sense... they have no reason to send my twin sister away...Jin returned his attention to her. Maybe we were separated at birth for some reason?

You're dumber than you look, said Jezebelle with a roll of her pretty eyes. Whatmakes you think we're twins? Or even related?

You're right, said Jin, placing his hand on his dresser and tapping it in thought.


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You can't be my age. Maybe you're my older sister?I'm younger than you! shrieked Jezebelle at last.You are? asked Jin with a gasp. You're my younger sister?I'm not related to you in any way or form, said Jezebelle, biting her bottom lip.That's too bad, said Jin sadly, hugging his Sparky. I always wanted a sister.You're an only child? asked Jezebelle, leaning toward him as much as she could

from the bedside.Yeah, said Jin. It's so hard being an only child. I always lose to other people at

multi-player games because they have siblings to practice with...Loser, said Jezebelle cruelly, picking herself up. I love being an only child.Wait a second... said Jin, coming up to her and gaping at her. If you're not related

to me, what are you doing here? Why are you in my room? Are you Mom's friend's daughteror something?

Sorry, sweetheart, said Jezebelle with a devious smile. This is myroom now.What?You're so slow, said Jezebelle teasingly, indicating at pile of clothes in the corner.

I already dumped all your clothes from the closet right there. Then, she pointed atanother pile. I threw a lot of your other belongings out of their drawers. I need the extraspace you see. You might want to take some of your stuff on your desk too before I throw

them out. A lot of those items look breakable.No! Not my collection of Gundam figurines!Running over to the robots he decorated along his desk, he checked on every one of

them to find them unharmed and untouched. However, a lot of his other things were on theground all over the place besides the two large pile. What was going on here? He did notunderstand any of this. This could only mean one thing...

My parents are throwing me out of the house? asked Jin to Jezebelle. He trembledslightly. But I haven't done anything bad yet... I swear I didn't break their precious Chinesevase on purpose!

Jezebelle laughed at him. Oh man. You're so dramatic that it's hysterical.This is not a laughing manner! said Jin, picking up the various items on the floor. I

am calm most of the time but I hate it when people do things without giving me anywarning! That's why I hate pop quizzes! I can't live on my own! I'm only seventeen!

Hey drama queen, said Jezebelle with a sinister glint in her eyes. Jin elevated hiseyes up at her. Don't worry sugar. Your parents are not throwing you out because,Jezebelle licked her red lips. Who will take care of me then?

Take care of you? asked Jin, confused beyond all measures.Obviously your parents haven't told you but, said Jezebelle, crawling up to Jin on

the floor and gazing into his eyes, inches away from his lips. You're myproperty now.I don't understand...Luckily for Jin, Jezebelle didn't need to explain it to him. His mother joined the two

and beamed at the sight of them. She thought they were already bonding by the lack of

personal space between them. This entire time, she and Jin's father drove to Jezebelle'sformer home to pick up the last of her possessions. Puzzled still, Jin was pushed by hismother to the kitchen where she would explain everything to him. Jezebelle tagged alongwith this devious smile playing on her lips.

Dad, what is going on? asked Jin to his father who was better at English than hismother.

At the moment, his father and mother were sitting opposite of him and Jezebelle.The new girl was now checking her bright pink fingernails while Jin waited for answers fromhis parents. In his mind, if they were not kicking him out, there were no explanation to whyhe was being dismissed from his own room. Jin was simple-minded like that.


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This is Jezebelle Phoebe Tilly, said his Father slowly, introducing Jezebelle with hishand. She is my boss's one and only daughter.

Oh, said Jin, nodding politely at Jezebelle. Nice to meet you.I'm not going to forget you walking in on me earlier, said Jezebelle mercilessly.Jin laughed softly. Sorry...Mr. Tilly is on a business trip to Africa for a year, said Jin's Father, wrapping his

hands in front of him. Jezebelle needs a place to stay so I offer to take care of her for ayear as a favor for everything Mr. Tilly has done on my behalf. However, Jin's Father shook

his head sadly. Jezebelle has been having boyfriend problems for the past four years or soand Mr. Tilly was worried about leaving her alone in our care so we compromised.

Compromised? asked Jin weakly.We showed Mr. Tilly a photo of you and reassured him multiple times that you have

never had a girlfriend in your life and you treated all your female friends with respect,said Jin's Father with a proud smile toward his son.

Yeah, said Jin awkwardly. I don't see why I should treat them differently...Since you are around Jezebelle's age, Mr. Tilly has left her fully in your care. He has

trusted us and you to keep Jezebelle safe from those dangerous ex-boyfriends and futureboyfriends. In order to do that, you are now Jezebelle's boyfriend.

I am? asked Jin with wide eyes.

Yes, it was the best solution on both ends, said Jin's Father. Jezebelle can't getinvolved with new boyfriends and you can get more of a social life instead of staying in yourroom all day, watching anime or playing computer games.

But Dad, said Jin, panicking. You come home at around midnight every day andMom goes to work at around seven in the evening five days a week!

Are you saying that we cannot trust our own,gallant son to be alone with my boss'sprecious daughter for four hours? asked Jin's Father, raising his voice dramatically.

No, Dad, that's not it at all...Jezebelle, don't listen to him, said Jin's Father reassuringly. Our son is a

gentleman. He will never do anything to you. He has no idea how either so you don't haveto worry. He's only saying nonsense.

I went on a cruise once with ten boys for a week, said Jezebelle, tugging onto herglowing brown hair now. I'm sure I can handle your son.

Every member of the Song family paled at this but none of them said anything sinceshe was the boss's daughter after all. At last, Jin's Father coughed and asked Jezebellepolitely if he could chat to Jin alone. Jezebelle shrugged, uncaring, and left the roomwithout a glance backwards. She said something about reorganizing his room.

I'm sorry Jin, said Jin's Father, maneuvering around the table and hugging his son.As you can tell already, Jezebelle is very demanding and spoiled. You only have to endureher for a year until Mr. Tilly returns. Can you do this for your Dad?

Dad, said Jin slowly, hugging his father back. If I keep Jezebelle safe for this year,will Mr. Tilly promote you?

Most likely.Jin smiled softly. All right then. I'll take care of her.Be responsible and protective with her, said Jin's Father warningly.I know, I know.Don't fall in love with her Jin.Jin's smile deepened. I'm not interested in real life girls. You have nothing to worry

about.Sometimes I worry about that, said Jin's Father with a shake of his head. But in

this case, you are the perfect temporary boyfriend for Jezebelle. Jin's Father ruffled hishair before he turned toward the front door. You'll fall in love with a nice, quiet girl in the


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future. I have no doubt about that. Use this time to gain experience about girls.I understand Dad, said Jin, waving after his father. Back to work already?Yes, said Jin's Father, opening the door. Good bye Jin. Good luck.Right when Jin's Father closed the door, Jin groaned and turned to his mother. Jin's

mother was a short Korean woman with bushy, short hair and sincere brown eyes. Betweenhis mother and father, his mother was definitely the least strict of the two. She was anextremely nice woman who loved Jin very much, to the point that she would help himbehind his father's back. For example, she would give him extra money for video games

even when his father was against him spending too much time with machines instead ofpeople. His mother led him to his game room where his Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox360waited for him along with shelfs full of video games.

I'm sorry Jin, said Jin's Mother in Korean. You will have to sleep in this room fromnow on since Jezebelle needs a room of her own.

That's fine Mom, said Jin, also in Korean.I'll get you extra pillows for the pull-out bed.Thanks a lot, said Jin, kissing his mother on the forehead. You should get some

rest now, Mom. You have a twelve-hour shift tonight after all.His mother thanked him quickly and headed to her room. Sighing, Jin sat down on

the red couch in his game room. Curious, Jin pulled out the bed from underneath the

couch's cushion only to find it dusty. Immediately, Jin proceeded to cleaning his new beduntil he was satisfied. Then, he flopped around on the bed and found it comfortableenough. His mother came back and gave him two pillows before she went to take a nap.

Jezebelle eh? asked Jin out loud. This is problematic. I have no idea how to takecare of a girl, nevertheless a girlfriend."

Knocking on the door to now Jezebelle's room, Jin waited until she allowed himentrance. He came with the laundry basket in order to pick up his belongings and take themto his new room. While he did this, he kept glancing at Jezebelle on top of his bed. She washugging a human-size teddy bear with bright pink insides for ears. Jin noticed that whenshe didn't open her mouth, she was actually quite cute.

How old are you Jezebelle? asked Jin awkwardly, grabbing his figurine of Cloud's

motorcycle from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.Not telling, said Jezebelle dryly, releasing her hold on her teddy bear. A

sophomore in high school.A sophomore?Duh, said Jezebelle, rolling her eyes. She was now on her stomach on his bed with

her legs in the air. I hear you speaking Korean with your mother.Oh, said Jin, laughing. Aren't you Korean too?I'm half, said Jezebelle, batting her eyelashes at the compact mirror in her hands.

My dad's Scottish and Swedish. My mom was Korean though.Your mom?She died, said Jezebelle, emotionless. A long time ago.

I'm sorry to hear that.Don't give me that bull shit, said Jezebelle, pressing a red lipstick bar against her

lips. You people don't know her well enough to feel sorry. I don't even care.How old were you when she passed away anyway? asked Jin carefully, admiring his

trinket of a blue Mega Man.Too young to remember crap, said Jezebelle, working on adding blushes to her

cheeks now. Jin noticed that she had a whole bag next to her. Suddenly, she gazed curiouslyat him. Let's get to the real reason why you're making small talk with me.

Real reason? asked Jin, perplexed. He never had one in mind.You want to know how many boyfriends I had right? asked Jezebelle with a deep


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frown on her red lips. Jin blinked, not knowing what to say to that. For your info, you areboyfriend number nine. Now, if you want to know how many guys I slept with, you will haveto get me drunk first.

Are you sure you're only a sophomore? asked Jin out loud without thinking.I'm your first girlfriend, right? asked Jezebelle, totally ignoring Jin's question.Yeah, I guess.I'll give you some beginner's advice, said Jezebelle in a bossy tone, returning her

eyes to her mirror. Never, evertell a girl she looks older than she is, especially your

girlfriend. You got that?Sure, said Jin carefully, a bit scared of Jezebelle now. But my question was more

along the lines of 'you're only a sophomore and you have so much experience with boys'.Jezebelle tossed Jin an annoyed look now. But really, you did not have to tell me that. Ireally don't care how many boyfriends you had in the past.

Better now than later, said Jezebelle acidly. I don't want you figuring it out onyour own later and then spewing crap at me. I hate that.

If there is one thing I stay out of, said Jin slowly, collecting his plushies of Narutocharacters. It is definitely a girl's love life. It's more trouble than it's worth.

Okay then. If any of my ex's find you, what will you do? asked Jezebelle curiously,tapping a capped eyeliner against her cheek. They all hate me to death. Some of them

might even stalk me to murder me in my sleep. What will you do then?You're exaggerating, said Jin with a playful laugh.Hey, don't blame me if you find me dead, said Jezebelle with a carefree shrug.Shouldn't you be more afraid of them than I?I should, said Jezebelle, uncapping her eyeliner and defining her eyes a vivid green

color. But frankly, I don't mind dying in my sleep while I still have my beauty. I rather dielike that than an old, ugly woman coughing to death in the hospital anyway.

I don't even know what to say to that, said Jin frankly, catching sight of hisunderwear, boxers, and socks in the second pile. But there is one thing I do know, Jincrawled over to his undergarments and emptied them into his basket. I won't let you diebecause I'm your boyfriend after all.

Some of them are a lot bigger and stronger than you, warned Jezebelle.But Dad left you in my care, said Jin with a firm gaze at her. You are my

responsibility now. I will take care of you no matter what. I won't let them harm you.Jezebelle smirked. The days of knighthood are over, darling.I'm not a knight though, said Jin with a playful smile at her. I'm a hero like those

protagonists from RPG games. We always protect our princesses and mysterious healers.And what makes you think I'm a princess? asked Jezebelle, lifting a brow.I don't know, said Jin lamely. Obviously, he didn't think this through.Exactly, said Jezebelle, satisfied at silencing Jin.I'll protect you anyway, said Jin confidently, in which Jezebelle sighed to.Anyways, have you ever watched the movie Jezebel?

No...I didn't expect you to.Then, why did you ask?Just in case so I don't have to tell you the entire plot to get my point across, said

Jezebelle, eying Jin wearily.I'm pretty sure I'll get your point without you giving me a plot summary.I watched that movie when I was really young, said Jezebelle, laying on her back

now with the teddy bear on top of her. Again, she deliberately ignored Jin. The mainheroine, Julie Marsden, is engaged to this banker nicknamed Pres, you see.

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He is supposed to accompany her while she buys this dress for this important ball ofthe year, but he refuses to because of work. So guess what she did? asked Jezebelle,staring intently at Jin, who shook his head. She brought a bright red dress for a ball whereunmarried women are expected to wear white instead.

That probably didn't end well, said Jin softly under his breath.You're right, said Jezebelle with a firm nod. He broke their engagement the

minute the ball was over.Your point?

If I ask you to help me buy a dress, said Jezebelle, sitting up straight now with theteddy bear still in her arms. You better buy me that damn dress instead because I'm notgoing to be stupid and let you live long enough to break up with me.

Do you always give this same threat to every one of your previous boyfriends?Of course, said Jezebelle with a dashing smile. I don't play favorites hun.Amused, Jin said, I'll take that warning to heart then. Jin grabbed the rest of his

clothes on the ground and returned his attention to her. Are you named after the movieJezebelle?

I wish, said Jezebelle with a roll of her eyes. Apparently, I'm named after abutterfly. Who the fuck names their daughter after a butterfly?

That's cute.

Shut up.I know this might be rude but, said Jin, tilting his head to the side. Are you a

feminist Jezebelle?You think?Jezebelle is such a long name and has such a cute connotation, said Jin playfully,

opening the door with his full basket. I'll be calling you 'Fi' from now on.What the fuck? You can't just decide to change my name!You should be honored, said Jin, laughing softly to himself. F.I. stands for

Feminist Initiative, a feminist political party in Sweden.And how does a dork like you know such a party? asked Jezebelle daringly.Let's just say, said Jin, keeping one hand on the doorknob and the other on his

basket. You remind me of my feminist-in-denial best friend, who told me about this.Escaping her at last, Jin went back to his room after he closed the door behind him.

After he was in the safety of his new room, he laughed out loud. Jezebelle was like ascarier, more spoiled version of Rin. Somehow, girls like that were attracted to someonelike him for some reason. But the hard part was Jezebelle wasn't his best friend; she washis girlfriend. How was he supposed to handle her? Jin held his Sparky in his eyes andobserve it carefully.

Oh Sparky, said Jin, chatting to his DS lite. You did it again. Jin plugged thecharger into his DS lite to see a light flash. Mr. Sanchez obviously did not know how to turnoff my DS lite so it ran out of batteries. I should apologize to Tiffany tomorrow morningor... this evening if possible. Then, Jin thought about Jezebelle in the other room. I don't

think it's a good idea for people to know I have a girlfriend.With that reasoning, Jin went straight back to Jezebelle's room and knocked on it. He

heard her groan and permit him in after a few seconds. Entering, Jin went straight up toher and told her about his situation at school. The girls would murder him if they found outhe got himself a girlfriend after countless remarks from him about 'not wanting' one. Theentire time, Jezebelle had a bored, apathetic expression on her face.

Do I look like I care? asked Jezebelle cruelly at last.Please, Fi, said Jin affectionately. We have to keep our relationship a secret.Sure, said Jezebelle, smiling innocently. As long as you let me have an open

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What's an open relationship?An open relationship is a relationship between two people in which we both can

have other partners, explained Jezebelle, waiting patiently for Jin's reaction.But the point of us being in relationship is to keep you out of trouble.What am I? A child? asked Jezebelle, outraged. I don't need you to tell me what I

can and cannot do. This is America, pumpkin. Women have power over here.No matter what your point is, I am against this 'open relationship', said Jin at last,

thinking of the responsibility his father left him. Dad wouldn't want that.

Then, said Jezebelle, shrugging. I'm not keeping our relationship a secret.Let's compromise, said Jin, sitting down on the bed next to her. Jezebelle scouted

away from him. We can work out an agreement somehow.Before Jin could negotiate anything, he heard the doorbell once, twice, three times.

Jin did not move however. Instead, he kept his eyes on Jezebelle. As for Jezebelle, she keptglancing at the door and rolling her eyes at him.

It sounds urgent, said Jezebelle at last. If you won't open the door, I will.No, said Jin quickly, standing up. Jezebelle lifted a brow. You stay here, Fi. You're

not leaving this room. That might be Tiffany and of all the people in school, Tiffany mustnever know about our relationship.

Tiffany? asked Jezebelle, laughing cruelly. Is she your crush or something?

Tiffany's my neighbor, said Jin with a shake of his head. He went straight to thedoor. But she's also a gossip queen. Once she knows of this, she will spread it to the wholeschool and that'll be the end of me.

Sweetie, you met me, Jezebelle Phoebe Tilly. Nothing is worse than that.Groaning, Jin asked quickly, Why me?Climbing down the stairs, two at a time, Jin arrived at the door and checked from

the side window to find Rin with her arms across her chest and her right foot tappingangrily and Bo with an everlasting grin on his face. Jin could say without a doubt that thiswas the first time in three months that he did not want his best friends visiting him.Sighing, Jin opened the door and greeted them.

You're hiding something, said Rin, checking the area around him.

Am not, said Jin, smiling innocently.Hey Jin, said Bo, grinning and holding up a pot. I brought food.You should have used a container, said Jin with wide eyes at the large pot.That won't be enough, said Bo, making his way inside now with Rin. We'll be

staying for dinner so we need a lot of food to feed all three of us.I'm kind of busy, said Jin quickly, frowning at the sight of Rin and Bo checking

around his living room. I don't think it's a good idea for you guys to stay for dinner.Why not? asked Rin suspiciously. Mrs. Song is probably asleep and Mr. Song is at

work. Why can't we stay as long as we keep it down?Well... said Jin shakily when he saw Jezebelle peeking her head out from on top of

the stairs. Jin shook his head at her, in which she stuck her tongue out at him in return and

disappeared. I was planning to sit and watch a lot of Bleach episodes withoutinterference.

Instead of doing your homework again? asked Rin in disbelief. When will youlearn? We actually have Spanish homework!

Can't I just copy yours like always Rin-chan? asked Jin innocently, receiving a hardsmack on the head from Rin.

I smell perfume, said Bo suddenly, taking a sniff around the kitchen now.Jin dropped his jaw, but luckily, neither of the other two noticed. Jezebelle was in

the kitchen not so long ago after all. Her perfume was so strong that Bo could still smell it.I swear, Bo, said Rin, grabbing the pot from him and placing it on Jin's stove.


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Every minute, you prove my point that you're a closet pervert.Ah, the traditional citrus scent, said Bo, grinning at his observation. I wonder...

Bo rubbed his chin thoughtfully before he placed his large hands on top of Rin's tinyshoulders with a wider grin. Oh Hamada-sama, you seductress in disguise! You must bewearing this perfume for Jin and I alone hm?

Go to hell Bo! cried Rin, smacking his hands off her shoulders. Jin shushed her,thinking of his sleeping mother upstairs. Rin lowered her voice considerably. Perfume isone of the reasons why the cities are so polluted!

My bad then, Hamada-sama, said Bo, bowing slightly. It was funny to watch thisbecause Bo had such a straight posture that it was scary to watch him walk. Now, that Ithink about it, this is Gucci perfume. You're too poor to afford this, Hamada-sama, even ifyou want to seduce Jin and I into a three-some.

Do you know how much I want to slap you right now if Mrs. Song weren't sleepingupstairs? asked Rin, poking hard into Bo's stomach.

As long as Hamada-sama kisses my boo-boo right afterwards.That's it! You're dead!But Jin grabbed Rin's arms and clapped a hand over her lips before she could do

anything. Bo grinned at Jin and gave him a grateful look. Sighing, Jin shook his head andreleased Rin after she had calmed down. However, he kept a close eye on her nevertheless.

Seriously though, Bo, said Jin slowly, petting Rin on the head while she glared atBo. You knowing random information is scary sometimes.

Really? asked Bo with an undeterred grin. I don't think it's random information.Gucci perfume is quite common at Victoria's Secret.

Please don't say that with such a straight face and a grin, Bo, groaned Jin, who hadto hold Rin at full-force to stop her from attacking Bo.

Sorry Jin, said Bo apologetically, turning on the stove for the pot. But reallythough, Jin, why is there such a strong scent of perfume in your kitchen?

I told you he's hiding something! cried Rin, escaping Jin's arms.Mrs. Song's prefers floral scents, said Bo, rubbing his chin and thinking out loud.

Jin joined Rin in glaring at Bo for knowing such information about his mother. From what I

gather, this is a scent for the youth, not for the elderly. Bo snapped his fingers at last. Jinpaled now. Hamada-sama, I figured out his secret!

Go Bo, said Rin, grinning evilly now. What is it? What is this blockhead hiding?Jin can't figure out the difference between cologne and perfume so he bought

perfume and wore it on himself, said Bo firmly, nodding at his assessment. Bo startedsmelling Jin's hair, which forced the shorter boy to retreat to the corner. Yes, he'sdefinitely wearing it. It's heavy on him.

I see, said Rin, approaching Jin with her hands on her hips. I knew something wasup. Of all people, I wouldn't think you would get into this type of trouble.

What type of problem? asked Jin, laughing nervously, backing away from her.Oh, you know, said Rin, inching on Jin until at last he hit the wall. You trying to

wear cologne? You trying to convince us to leave your house? You feeling uneasy around Bo?You never caring about girls. It's too obvious.

Urm...It's okay Jin! said Rin, throwing her arms around him into a tight embrace. There

is nothing wrong with being different! We still love you! Well, maybe not Bo, since he'll beafraid of you now...

No, I'm fine with that, said Bo, waving off Rin's assumption. You know I am loyalto only you Hamada-sama.

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much of that shounen-ai! What the hell is wrong with you?He's in the state of denial, said Rin along with a sobbing sound. My poor Jin-Shut the fuck up already, said someone behind Rin. Jin gasped at the voice. In a

matter of minutes, Jezebelle slammed Rin against the wall by the wrists. You know whatpisses me off the most? Jezebelle's brown eyes glinted dangerously. When someone callsmy boyfriend a queer.

Stop it Fi, said Jin, trying hard to force her away from Rin. Rin-chan's only jokingaround! She didn't mean it. And shouldn't you be upstairs?

I told you already, said Jezebelle in a deep, annoyed tone. I don't fucking takeorders from you.

Leave Rin-chan alone!What is with you Japanese and your fetishes for these things? asked Jezebelle,

completely ignoring Jin.Who the hell are you? asked Rin fearlessly back at Jezebelle.Your worse nightmare, said Jezebelle, pushing her knee into Rin's stomach.Bo, shouldn't you do something? asked Jin, panicking now. Bo was watching from

the back. You are Rin-chan's bodyguard right?Yeah, said Bo with a playful grin. The problem is... I like cat fights.Bo, this is no ordinary cat fight, said Jin desperately. Fi's like a tiger.

All right then, my friend, said Bo, making his way over to the two girls. In a matterof minutes, he had them both dangling in the air, one in each hand by the back of theirshirts. You two kitties need to settle your differences in a non-violent manner.

Let me go Bo!Fuck off big man!Bo frowned at Jin. They're both so mean to me.Let me talk to them, said Jin, standing in between the two girls. Bo held them

farther apart. I know this is the worse time to do this but Fi, this is Rin-chan, my bestfriend since forever, and Rin-chan, this is Fi, my...

I'm his girlfriend, said Jezebelle without hesitation.I was going to say cousin but all right, said Jin with a sigh.

What? screamed Rin. Your girlfriend?This was the end of their fight however because Bo dropped them both at the sight

of Jin's mother walking into the kitchen with a sleepy expression on her face. Bo quicklywent to Rin's side and Jin to Jezebelle's side. Jin's mother said something about being loudand the smoke coming from the pot before she walked back up the stairs, ignoring the sightof two disheveled girls on the floor. Besides, it was almost time for her to leave for work.

Oh the food, said Bo, rushing over to the pot and checking on it. It's still good. Ineed to adjust the fire though.

Rin and Jezebelle were breathing heavily on the floor with daggers in their eyes.Because Bo was now at the food, Jin had to sit in between them to keep them from fightingagain. Rin muttered something about a bitch and Rin muttered something about a dork.

Thankfully, Bo was done with the food and set up the table with four different portions.Food always managed to help in any manner or form because the previous argumentdisappeared temporarily. The problem now? Where to sit?

Jin is sitting next to me, said Rin, grabbing a hold of her best friend's arm.Is he your boyfriend? No? I don't think so. said Jezebelle, forcing Jin back to her

side by clasping his other arm.Jin, said Bo with a bright look on his face. May we switch places?Are you sure? It's going to be painful.Bo's grin widened. I'm glad I'm a masochist then.In the end, Bo and Jin sat on the same side of the table with Rin and Jezebelle on


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the other. Jin chose this because one, neither of them could inflict damage on him and two,he did not have to choose one over the other. Rin and Jezebelle weren't killing each otherat least, thanks to the food.

So, said Bo, picking up his chopsticks and beaming at Jezebelle. What's yourname, Jin's hot, sexy, new girlfriend?

Don't praise her, said Rin, sending Bo a glare.Hamada-sama, are you jealous? asked Bo happily, taking a bite of his beef.No! I am not jealous!

You know, Hamada-sama, said Bo, pointing at her with his chopsticks. Even backwhen people had slavery, slaves were allowed to marry other slaves. So, Hamada-sama,even though I am your slave, I am allowed to socialize with other girls. You have no powerover me regarding that, Hamada-sama. I apologize.

Bo, go to hell, said Rin in a deep growl.I know you don't mean that, said Bo, returning his attention to his food calmly. So

I forgive you, Hamada-sama for your inability to think before you talk.Hamada-sama, repeated Jezebelle with a smirk on her face at Rin, who was about

to argue with Bo again. And your first name is Rin-chan so... Rin Hamada.So, what's your name bitch? I would like to know the name of my opponent.Jezebelle flung her beautiful hair backwards. Jezebelle Phoebe Tilly.

Then, why does Jin call you Fi? asked Rin, lifting a brow suspiciously.You know, said Jin, speaking up at last. She's named after the Feminist Initiative.You're afeminist? asked Rin in awe with wide eyes.A proud one at that, said Jezebelle, using a fork to eat unlike everyone else.

Though, I have no respect for you. A feminist in denial is worse than a non-feminist.Who told you that? asked Rin, glaring at Jin now, who laughed uneasily.Sorry Rin-chan, said Jin apologetically, glancing at Jezebelle. But yeah, this came

as a surprise to me too. I didn't know I would land myself into a relationship withoutknowing it. But I guess we're fine with it, right Fi?

Shut up loser, said Jezebelle coldly, chewing her food. You're the only one finewith this. When I saw your picture, I didn't think you would be such a dork.

Jin's not a dork, said Rin angrily, standing up now. Jezebelle did not seem botheredat all by Rin's statement. Jin is a gentle and nice person! I feel sorry for him to be stuckwith a girl like you! He deserves a nice and selfless girl who loves him for who he is!

Like you? asked Jezebelle with a wicked smile.No, Jin and I are just friends, said Rin quickly with flushed cheeks.Oh, a love triangle, said Bo, grinning at the rest of his friends and pushing Rin back

down on her seat from across the table.There is no love triangle, said Rin, kicking Bo from underneath the table. I don't

love Jin. Obviously, Jezebelle here doesn't love Jin either. Jin only loves his video gamesand fantasy novels. There is no love triangle. It's nonexistent.

I'm confused, said Bo, scratching his head. Why are we fighting then?

Because, said Jezebelle, sighing deeply. This little know-it-all is feeling defensiveat the idea of her best friend having a girlfriend like me, which I can understand. I mean,Jezebelle fluttered her pretty eyes. All the girls at my old school were jealous of me too.

Shut up bitch, said Rin through gritted teeth. It's girls like you who give the restof us girls a bad name. All fake on the outside.

Are you calling these, said Jezebelle, tapping her chest with her hands. Bo and Jinstared at that area without blinking. Fake? You want to feel them huh Shortie?

What a bitch, said Rin under her breath, rolling her eyes.What size are they anyways? asked Bo, interested. He received a kick underneath

the table from Rin but he endured it with a shaky grin. Probably a C-cup right?


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I'm sorry, but I can't reveal that information to anyone but my boyfriend, saidJezebelle, stopping suddenly. What's your name again?

I haven't introduced myself, said Bo, bowing his head slightly. My name is BoSungwoo but you can call me, Bo winked playfully. Bo.

Men are all animals, said Rin under her breath. Always flirting with hot chicks...I take that as a compliment, Hamada-sama, said Bo to Rin, moving his foot up the

side of her leg. Rin retreated it. Jin and Jezebelle had no idea what have been going on.What type of animal do you want me to be? Rin's glare intensified. Oh! In AP English

Literature, we're reading this poem by John Donne called, 'The Flee'. Have you heard of it?Yes, said Rin through gritted teeth. And no, I do not want you to be the flee.But then our blood won't be mingled!I don't want any part of us to be mingled in any stupid Carpe Diem poems!Are you sure those two arejust friends? asked Jezebelle to Jin.I'm sure... I think?Yes! Friends only! Nothing more! said Rin fiercely, eying everyone in the room who

dared to disagree with her outburst. I would never get together with Bo in this lifetime!I apologize for Hamada-sama's behavior, said Bo calmly to Jin and Jezebelle. My

master was a very sweet, sincere lady until I came into her life. She has to whip me-Shut up Bo!

After dinner was over, Jin washed the dishes with Rin. Meanwhile, Bo watched Rinand swore it was for her protection against Jezebelle, though she had valid reasons tobelieve his mind and eyes were elsewhere. He was always teasing her like this. As forJezebelle, she was checking the things in the refrigerator.

So that's why she has to live with you Jin? asked Rin loudly after Jin finished hisstory about Jezebelle's situation. Why can't she live with a relative or something?

Because they're either dead or in their respective home countries, said Jezebelle,taking out a slice of leftover cake. Rin lifted a brow at how easygoing Jezebelle seemedtoward her family. What flavor cake is this, Mr. Geek?

That's carrot cake I think, said Jin, glancing at the cake she picked out.It has too much frosting, said Jezebelle in a whiny voice, returning it to its original

location in the refrigerator.You don't like frosting Fi? asked Bo from his seat with wide eyes.Too much fat.Frosting is so much fun though, said Bo, drinking a cup of soy milk.Jezebelle smirked at Bo's comment. It is. I actually have a bottle of it for special

occasions hidden in my room.Oh, I want to see, said Bo with a bright grin.Don't encourage the closet pervert, said Rin fiercely, throwing soap in Bo's way.Let me guess, said Jezebelle, pointing at Rin. She's the master and you're the

slave in this relationship and you guys meet every day at night.That's right, said Bo happily, nodding at Jezebelle. She teaches me about curves!

Calculus, said Rin in correction.What a useful teacher Rin is, said Jezebelle mockingly, feeling satisfied at this

information. Rin flushed red. If you want, Bo, I have a couple of toys in my room that youmight find useful for your 'tutoring' session.

I like your girlfriend, Jin, said Bo, drinking the rest of his soy milk. Jin laughed atBo's sense of humor. And Fi, I think we'll get along just fine in the future. If you need me,said Bo, writing his cell phone number on a napkin with the family pen and handing it toJezebelle. Call this cell phone number.

I'll keep that in mind, said Jezebelle, picking up the napkin and placing it in herchest, much to Rin's horror. What's the matter Shortie?


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Fine, you can have Bo, said Rin, sticking her tongue out at her student andbodyguard. But you keep your claws off Jin. He's too innocent and nave for the likes ofyou! You can stay corrupted with Bo for all I care!

Rin-chan, said Jin, exasperated. I'm not a child anymore. I can take care ofmyself. How can I keep away from Fi? We live in the same house and we're in arelationship... sort of.

I don't care how, said Rin, attaching herself to Jin. You are like a brother to meand I don't want some femme fatale to hurt you. If I must, I will come over to your house

every night to make sure she doesn't do anything dirty.That's really unnecessary, Rin-chan, said Jin, shaking his head. Why can't we all

get along? How about letting Fi in our group? We'll be JinRinBoFi?I don't want to be part of your group, no offense honey muffins, said Jezebelle

quickly, before Rin could throw that idea out the window herself. I really don't want to bearound you guys if I can help it. I like White people better.

I can't believe you even suggest that Jin, said Rin angrily, pinching Jin in the arm inwhich he jerked back. You won't let Vance join and you'll let this slut join? You know she'sthe type to belong with the Populars or the Killer Four!

Jezebelle lifted a brow. The Populars? The Killer Four? Make sense please.The Populars are basically, Jordan Greene, Victoria Hopkins, Frida Fernandez, and

Monika Sampson, said Bo, counting them against his fingers. In other words, the hottestWhite male in our school along with three big-chested, long-legged hot senior girls.

Or sluts, whatever works, said Rin with a wide smile.The Killer Four used to be Kristian Shiratori, Cory McCarter, Gary Lawrence, and

Joseph Cruz, said Jin, remembering their names off the top of his head. Though Josephleft the group a year ago I think.

So did Bailey Bambridge from the Populars, said Rin with a firm nod.What happen? asked Jezebelle, flopping herself down into an empty chair.Bailey and Joseph got together and broke away from their groups, said Jin

carefully, thinking back now. I'm not sure about the details but Tiffany might know thewhole story. She is part of the Asian Gossip Girls.

Asian Gossip Girls, said Jezebelle with a short snort. Oh man. Back at my oldschool, we had the Armenian Gossip Girls.

In every high school, there's always a group like that, said Rin with a roll of hereyes. And of course in every grade, there's someone like Jordan, Kristian, and Alejandro.

As fun as those groups sound, I don't think I'll be joining any of them, saidJezebelle, braiding her hair for fun.

Why not? asked Jin curiously.Because they sound like they already have their perspective leaders, said

Jezebelle carelessly, shrugging.Yeah, Jordan and Kristian, said Rin in agreement.I don't want to be some fucking follower, said Jezebelle with a dangerous smile. I

want to be the leader. Just watch. After one week at this new school, I'll form my owngroup that will be even better than those two you people just named.

If it's all girls, I want to join, said Bo with a flashy smile.Rin glared at Bo. I hope you're joking.Hamada-sama, you know where my heart lies, said Bo, walking over and putting

the cup in the sink. He patted her on the head. I'm your loyal servant. I won't leave myQueen without her permission.

Stop being cheesy, said Rin in a scolding voice. But yeah, good luck with thatbitch. I want to see what you can do because you know, transferring to a new high school atyour age is going to be tough.


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My age? repeated Jezebelle with a lift of her brow. How old do you think I am?Aren't you a junior or senior? asked Rin, glancing at Bo and Jin now.She's actually a sophomore, said Jin lamely, sighing. Rin had the same look on her

face as Jin earlier. I know. You'll think otherwise.A sophomore with those measurements? asked Bo in disbelief. Rin shook her head

at Bo. Your group will be the next Populars once this one graduate.We'll be even better than them, said Jezebelle confidently.It's getting late, said Jin, checking the time. Rin and Bo followed his eyes toward

the kitchen clock. Shouldn't you two be heading home now?Jin's right, said Bo, strolling over to Rin and throwing her over his shoulder

effortlessly, much to her distress. We'll leave you two some alone time before Mr. Songcomes home. Have fun my extremely lucky friend Jin.

Release me this instant Bo! shouted Rin, kicking his back. I need to protect Jin!Oh hush now, Hamada-sama, said Bo, clasping his hand over her mouth. We need

our alone time too back at my house. We need to continue our lessons on curves, peaks,and all that fun stuff.

At the sound of the door slamming shut, Jin released a heavy sigh and collapsed in anearby chair. When it was only Rin, Bo, and he, it wasn't this stressful. But now, add inJezebelle and everything was too much, even for him. Jezebelle passed by him and took

out a pack of strawberries from the refrigerator. After she washed them, she sat down inthe chair opposite of him. Sucking onto one, she continued to stare at him.

My day went down the drain, said Jin sadly, thinking of all that time he could havedone something else instead like games and anime.

That's nice, said Jezebelle sarcastically.You're really comforting too, said Jin sarcastically in response.Even though I don't like her, said Jezebelle suddenly, eating that one strawberry at

last. She has a good relationship with that Bo fellow.What do you mean? asked Jin, perplexed.She's the master and he's the servant, said Jezebelle, amused. I want a willing

partner like that, right cookie cream?

Jin gawked at her. What are you implying?Nothing, said Jezebelle, standing up now and pushing the pack of strawberries

towards him. Prepare me a hot bath. I feel dirty after packing and unpacking all day.I haven't even finished decorating my new room, said Jin worriedly, staring at her.I want that bath ready and done in ten minutes or else, said Jezebelle, leaving the

room without a glance backwards. Good bye darling.It took me a while to notice but, said Jin, standing up with a strawberry in his right

hand. Fi never calls me by my first name does she?You geek! Jezebelle shrieked and ran back to the kitchen with a t-shirt, which had

a picture of the Legend of Zelda logo on it. I found this in the bathroom downstairs!I like that shirt, said Jin with a pout. Don't make fun of my designs.

Why would you wear something like this? asked Jezebelle, losing her composurecompletely and breathing in and out.

Because I like the game? asked Jin, not understanding the situation.When you're taking me out on a date, you are not allowed to wear shirts like this!

Jezebelle took another glimpse at the shirt she was holding. No, this won't do at all. I'mthrowing this in the trash. I'm throwing anything with video games or anime on it.

That'll be my entire closet. Do cosplay costumes count?We're going shopping tomorrow, said Jezebelle in declaration, ignoring Jin's last

question and shrieking again in frustration at the shirt. She stomped out of the kitchen.Finally, Jin took a bite of the strawberry. This geek is in a lot of trouble.

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