Chapter 52 - Jealousy

"We made fun of your play and we indeed had a lot of fun" Song Ji Hun who was clueless of the lie she said, honestly answered Ian as he could see how annoyed Ian was and he wished to push him off the edge. 

'Ahhhh this idiot, he just pushed me under the bus.' Kiaraa cursed Song Ji Hun in her heart.

"So, you made fun of my play?" Ian again questioned Kiaraa, his voice sounding cold as he was affected by what he heard.

"We even made fun of you" Song Ji Hun added to again get glared at by Kiaraa, who was trying to signal him with her eyes to keep quiet.

Song Ji Hun was still not sure what was going on but he understood the truth is affecting the friendship between Ian and Kiaraa.

"Kiaraa, made some amazing comments on your costumes and acting, you want to know them?" Song Ji Hun controlled his smile and questioned Ian.

"Will you stop talking?" Kiaraa finally shouted on Ji Hun and tried to console Ian but it was too late as he stormed off from there.

"Why would you do this?" Kiaraa helplessly questioned Song Ji Hun and ran out to chase Ian.

After catching up with him successfully, Kiaraa held his arm to stop him, "Ian, let me explain…"

"So, you lied?" he questioned her, his voice sounded louder than usual.

"I am sorry, Ian" Kiaraa looked guilty.

Ian means a lot to her and she didn't wish to upset him over silly things like these.

"Kiaraa, making fun of me was fine as you always do that but doing so with Song Ji Hun… how could you?" Ian didn't hide how upset he was.

"What difference does it make?" Kiaraa didn't understand his problem.

"Kiaraa, I don't like that guy so obviously I won't like it if my best friend joins hands with him to make fun of me"

"Ian, you are overreacting, it was a very casual talk" Kiaraa tried to explain herself.

"Kiaraa, you even lied to me about it on the day of the play"

"That was because I didn't wish to upset you. You were already very upset that day, so, I lied" Kiaraa confessed.

Ian felt warmth spread through his heart knowing the reason behind her actions.

"You lied because you didn't wish to upset me?" Ian asked her.

Kiaraa nodded her head unknown to the effect her words were having on him.

A wide smiled was spread across Ian's face, "Do you feel upset when I am upset?" he asked her.

Kiaraa again nodded her head as it was indeed true.

"Do you feel happy when I am happy?" he asked, this time confusing her.

"Sure" Kiaraa answered him unsure of the purpose behind his questions.

Ian was happy with her answers and hugged her, "Good, always prioritize me over everyone, okay?"

Kiaraa rolled her eyes but for the time being to bring peace to their friendship she agreed to his request.

"Kiaraa, please stay away from that Song Ji Hun" Ian again requested, still hugging her.

"Ian, what exactly is the problem between you two?" Kiaraa never saw Ian act like this before and neither did she see these two guys fight or argue, so she couldn't understand what exactly the problem is. 

She made fun of Ian multiple times with Song Ji Hwan but he never reacted the way he is reacting now.

"There is no problem or anything but I just don't like him" Ian only said this much as he didn't wish to share the jealousy, he feels towards Song Ji Hun.

Song Ji Hun and Kim Ian were in the same class and Song Ji Hun is better than him in academics, sports and in every activity they have.

Ian was not sure why, but he didn't like the thought of his best friend Kiaraa, thinking highly of Song Ji Hun.

Ian still didn't realize his feelings towards Kiaraa.

"Fine, it is just like me and Aera I guess. There is no particular reason but I just don't like her" Kiaraa tried to understand Ian's perspective so she compared his situation with hers.

"Hmm, you can think so" Ian said.

"Understood. I won't spend time with him at all, happy?" Kiaraa again assured Ian making him happier.

The two people then went back to the mini-theatre and continued watching the rest of the film.

Kiaraa kept commenting on the movie, annoying Ian and Song Ji Hwan while amusing Song Ji Hun as he enjoyed the different perspective she brought to this movie.

He understood no matter what she says, he will enjoy it.

While these people enjoyed the movie, there were two girls, who were hell scared of this frightening movie. One kept holding her brother's arm and the other one Song Ji Hwan's.

After the movie was over, Song Ji Hwan realized why Kiaraa earlier told him to take Aera's responsibility.

'Oh, she knew her sister would be scared. Is that why she didn't let Aera join us earlier?' He wondered.

Later, Song Ji Hwan asked Kiaraa if that was the reason why she didn't let Aera join them, which she confirmed.

"Then why did you not directly say so?" Ji Hwan asked her.

"Why should I?" Kiaraa looked indifferent.

"Well…"

"If I do this, then she would expect me to always protect her. I am not her nanny. She should learn to take care of herself and not rely on me or others" Kiaraa shared her opinion and left to join Ian.

The rest of the day Song Ji Hun didn't try to spend time with Kiaraa as he himself was not comfortable in approaching her without a reason.

He just sat with this group where Ian shared stories from his play rehearsals, sharing all the school gossip with them.

Kiaraa is not that interested in gossip but she acted like she enjoyed Ian's stories for the sake of his happiness.

Aera sat next to Song Ji Hun, stealing glances at him as she was happy to spend so much time around him today.

Song Ji Hwan was observing his brother and Aera, both of whom looked lovestruck to him.

'I can smell complication' He concluded worrying about his brother's future.