It’s the first day of school. Again.
“Jiwon-ah!” I need not look. I know his voice very well. [Note: This Kim Jiwon is the girl one.]
So I’m in my last year in high school. I have memorized every single face in this school. I wanna get out of here already.
“Yah, are you ignoring me?!” he ran to me.
“Ohh it was you,” I said uninterestedly. He just rolled his eyes.
“I guess we’ve been friends for too long that you don’t even bother to look at me anymore huh.”
“Why are you scolding me so early in the morning?”
“Aigoo I should stop buying you snacks every after class if you’re just gonna treat me like this.”
I stopped walking. He noticed so he also stopped and looked back at me.
“What?”
“How could you use food against me? Fine. I’ll greet you every morning. I’ll walk you to your class. I’ll walk you home. Should I also follow you to the boys’ CR? Huh? Satisfied?”
“Hey why would you follow me there? Wanna see my—ah! yah!“ I hit his arm repeatedly. This guy doesn’t think before speaking.
“You better shut up or I’ll sew your mouth.”
“You can’t even sew your holed pants,” he muttered. The guts.
I glared at him. He looked away.
“That’s right. Behave. You have to at least graduate with all of your bones in perfect condition.”
That’s how my mornings in school are like with this idiot friend being around me all the time. He’s just as crazy as he is a good friend to me.
“I’ll get going now. You. You better not get in trouble. Bye,” I sped up my pace.
“Wait! Are we in different classes?!”
“Yeah. For the first time ever. Bye!” I bet he’s making that frustrated face now. I’m not really sure though if it’s a good thing we’re not classmates this year.
My first day went smoothly so far. Most of my classmates were also my classmates in the previous years except for that one guy who had piercings in his ears and in his left eyebrow. He looked like a cold gangster guy from teen fictions but he isn’t. He was really polite and nice. Though we’ll have to see if he’ll still be like that in the coming days. By the way, he’s sitting right next to me. And we freaking have the same name. And he freaking slept in class. The guts.
“Kim Jiwon-ssi, the teacher wants to see you,” the TA was standing by the door and left right away.
I went to the teachers’ office only to find out it was the other Jiwon.
“Jiwon, let’s grab lunch together,” Ji Eun invited me.
“Oh?” “Sure.” We replied.
See. This is exactly the problem.
“You can eat lunch with us if you want,” Ji Eun said with a smile to the other Jiwon.
“Oh really? Thank you so much,” he bowed.
We sat together in the cafeteria but it was awkward. As usual.
“It’s confusing to have the same name, isn’t it?” I think Ji Eun is trying to break the silence.
“Yeah” “Yeah” we glanced at each other and looked away.
*crow noises wak wak wak*
“I have a suggestion. Since the girl Jiwon is known to be Jiwon here, then why not use a separate nickname for the boy Jiwon?”
“Of course. No problem,” he replied.
“What about Kimchi? Since you’re KIMJIwon,” Ji Eun suggested. Seems like I wouldn’t be eating kimchi for a while.
“Actually I’m from America and my English name is Bobby.”
“Wow really? So you can speak English?” Ji Eun was surprised.
“Yeah.”
“What about Kimbap? Since he’s KIMBOBby,” I suggested.
“Oh! I think that’s a better idea. So from now on, you’re Kimbap. Welcome to the cult!” Ji Eun excitedly said. Cult what. She better not scare this new guy.
“Thank you hahaha” he awkwardly laughed. I guess I won’t be eating kimbap for a while. Argh saying ‘eating kimbap’ sounds ansjkdhdd.
We became lunch buddies from then on. I only met crazy Hanbin after classes. It’s a good detox really. I feel like I age 10 years older whenever I’m with him.
“The food in this cafeteria tastes better than in my previous school,” Kimbap commented.
“Yeah that ajuhmma in yellow is really good at cooking. She cooks all the food here,” I said.
I heard a thud beside me. It was crazy Hanbin with his food in a tray. He’s looking straight at Kimbap. What’s he doing here?
“So this is why you haven’t been eating lunch with me?” he asked.
“What? You miss me already?” I replied.
“Y-yeah. We used to eat lunch together but…”
“But we’re in different classes now. You should also grab lunch together with your classmates so you’ll get closer to them. I mean it’s only natural to do so.”
“Who’s this punk?” he straightforwardly asked. I hate this guy.
“Punk?” Kimbap must be surprised.
“Yeah. Any problem with that?” He better stop.
“Yah you have some guts.” Kimbap continued eating. I think he’s trying to calm himself.
“He’s Kim Jiwon from our class,” I said.
“I’m not joking around Jiwon-ah.”
Kimbap stopped eating and looked at Hanbin. He looked annoyed.
“I’m not joking around either,” Kimbap warned.
“Wait. So his name is really Kim Jiwon?! Woah” Hanbin’s eyes widened as he looked at me and Kimbap.
“I’m Kim Hanbin. Nice to meet you, Kim Jiwon,” he introduced himself.
“I don’t think it’s nice for me to meet you,” Jiwon replied.
Hanbin was since then added to our lunch buddies group. I think his craziness made Kimbap more comfortable that he quickly changed colors from a polite shy guy to punk Kimbap. I guess Hanbin saw right through him the first time they met *sigh*
I was walking to the gate with Kimbap since classes have already ended. Hanbin came between us and put his arms around our shoulders.
“Yah where ya going?”
“Going home. Where else?” I replied.
“Let’s go for some tteokbeokki,” Hanbin invited.
“Hana…dul…set! Waaahhh” They ran fast leaving me behind.
“Yah wait for me!”
We arrived at the tteokbeokki place.
“I swear if you guys ran off again like that I’ll—“ Kimbap interrupted me by shoving the tteokbeokki on my mouth. I glared at him.
“Yes ma’am,” Kimbap said sarcastically. They both laughed at me. I feel so helpless around these two.
“By the way, I have something to tell you,” Hanbin said.
“What is it?” I asked.
“I’m pregnant,” he replied.
“YAH!” I shouted so loud I forgot we’re in public.
“Stop messing with me,” I lowered my voice. They just laughed at me again. I’m gonna have to sharpen my chopsticks soon.
“I do have something to say.”
“I’m not listening lalalalalala”
“I’m joining the rap competition Give Me The Money.” I choked.
“Water. Give her water!” they freaked out.
“The rap competition?! Are crazy?!”
“Yeah crazy for you.” I pointed my chopsticks at him. He raised his hands.
“I’m not crazy Hanbin for nothing.”
“Actually I also signed up for the rap competition,” Kimbap said. I pointed the other chopstick to him. These two.
“What? You don’t want us to?” Kimbap asked. I put down my chopsticks.
“I-it’s not that. I was just surprised.”
“I was actually worried that you would laugh at me if I told you,” Hanbin said.
“But we really want to do this,” Kimbap went on.
“If you’re really serious about it then go. I still have Ji Eun,” I replied.
“I heard YG staffs will watch it. What if we get scouted?” Hanbin said to Kimbap.
“Awww poor Jiwon will be left alone,” Kimbap said. One second I’m mad, the next we’re serious, and now they’re back to annoying me.
“She’ll look out of her window everyday, thinking about us. ‘I wonder how they’re doing. They should eat and rest well.’” Hanbin imitated me.
We made a toast with the rice cakes in the tteokbeokki. ‘To Double B!’ then Hanbin fed Bobby his rice cake so Bobby did the same. I…just ate my own. I’m okay.
Days passed like the wind. We ate together less and less but Kimbap and I always see each other since we’re classmates. They both eat fast and go somewhere else to practice. They never bring me with them nor let me hear their songs. I gotta admit my days were a lot peaceful without them haha.
At last, the day of the rap competition came. I’m already dying of curiosity.
I went to the backstage since those two didn’t even come to see me.
I recognized their backs. I think they’re practicing. I walked towards them and pinched their ears.
“Ahhhhh! What’s wrong with you?!” Hanbin screamed in pain. I released them.
“What’s wrong with YOU. You won’t even come to see me before you perform or just call me to come here. I don’t know what’s happening between you two. It’s killing me to just wait and see what happens. It’s not like I’m your wife waiting for you to return from the military so why are you doing this to me?”
“Look at you getting worked up. Just wait and see. We’ll show you how cool and amazing we are,” Hanbin proudly said.
“Actually it was Hanbin’s idea,” Kimbap revealed.
“Yah! Don’t!”
“He said you would be more amazed to see us on stage if you didn’t see us for a long time hahahah” Bobby went on. Hanbin sighed in disappointment.
“Make sure you do well today or say goodbye to your bones,” I warned them. “Hwaiting,” I said and left.
It’s not that I’m pressuring them to do well. I was just annoyed. But I really hope they do well since they really worked hard for this.
The competition started. I stood among the crowd, near the front at the center. I’m not a contestant but I’m also feeling nervous. Their competitors are also good and everyone is watching. It’s the first time I will be seeing them on stage doing a solo performance.
“Let’s welcome the next contestant…BOBBY!” jcbajsdildhaihdlsn this is it Kimbap.
The music started. He entered the stage and started singing.
Girl I wanna get to know ya know ya
Chingu anin yeoja rosa rosa (As a girl not a friend)
Sigeobeorin nal bul jipyeojwo my baby (Light my fire that died down baby)
Bul jipyeojwo my baby (Light my fire baby)
Our eyes locked and he winked at me. That punk.
Baby you set me on a fyah
Neoga bogoshipeun nariya (I miss you today)
Neowa hamkkemyeon johasseul tende tende (It would be nice if I was with you)
Weropji anhasseul tende tende tende (I wouldn’t be lonely)
Why does is it like he’s singing this to me? Maybe he’s trying not to nervous that’s why he’s focusing on me.
Igeon modeun ge ni tasiya (This is all your fault)
Neoga bogoshipeun nariya (I miss you today)
Neowa hamkkemyeon johasseul tende tende (It would be nice if I was with you)
Weropji anhasseul tende tende tende (It would be nice if I was with you)
Arghh he’s melting me. Look away please! He’s my friend. He’s my friend. He’s my friend.
Ara urin geunyang chinguya (I know we’re just friends)
Ara urin geoui gajokiya (I know we’re practically family)
Geundae wae nae soneul jaba baby (But why are you holding my hand baby)
Hetgalligehae (Making me confused)
I screamed after his performance. Everyone did. He just did so well. I’m afraid he’s gonna receive love letters soon.
“And now for our next contestant, let’s cheer for B.I!”
He entered the stage with a dahlia on his hand. It’s his favorite flower.
Oh oh bokjabhaejineun eorisok kongkong simjangbakdong ppallijigo (Oh oh my head becomes complicated thump thump my heartbeat goes faster)
I don’t know what I gotta do ireon gomindo useupge bo il su itjiman naneun eojireowo (I don’t know what I gotta do these worries might seem stupid but I’m dizzy)
Ahh that’s why he’s holding a flower because it’s a love song.
Jayeonseureoun skinship eosaekhajineun geon hoksi naman irae oh (Is it just me that natural skinship becomes awkward oh)
Ne namjagwan gyega gwaenhi geoseullineun geotdo han naman irae (Is it just me that your relationships with your guy friends keeps on bothering me)
Why is this song bothering me? Why does it seem like he’s talking about…me.
Kiseuhal geo animyeon geureojima (Don’t do that if you’re not gonna kiss me)
Saranghal geo animyeon geureojima (Don’t do that if you’re not gonna love me)
Yeongwonhal geo animyeon geureojima naega naega (Don’t do that if you’re not gonna be forever don’t do that to me)
The moments we were together are flashing before me. Omg Hanbin. Is this a confession?
Naneun nollae nollae nollae jakku geol tumyeong ohh (I’m always surprised surprised surprised by the transparency ohh)
Seollae seollae seollae neoreul geol tumyeong oh yeah (My heart is throbbing throbbing throbbing by your transparency oh yeah)
Tteollinda marida naega geuron nuneuro nareul jyeoda bomyeoneun naega seollendan marida oh (I become nervous when you look at me with those eyes my heart flutters oh)
Tteollinda marida nega miso jieumyeo nareul anajumyeoneun dugeun georinda marida oh (I become nervous when you hug me as you smile my heart beats fast oh)
Why am I blushingggg??? That’s just a song, Jiwon. It’s not about you. Jeongshin charyeo!
I just clapped after his performance while everyone was screaming. Shake it off, Jiwon.
“We finally have the results! Who do you think will win the top three?” the MC hyped the audience.
“The third placer iiiissss…….Jung Chan!” wooh and all that. Let’s speed up to the next.
“The second placer iiiiiisssss…….B.I!” WHAT OMG HE ACTUALLY WON SECOND PLACE NASDHUDLSN
I screamed wooohhhhhhh that’s my friend! I really feel so proud of him. I’m glad everything worked out and he even won second place uwu. It was all worth it.
“And the first place goes toooooo……………dugudundugudun……..BOBBY!” AMNXKDGUQWDIWDNS I CAN’T WITH THESE TWO
I screamed wooohhhhhhhh that’s also my friend! Woah these two are really amazing. But you can’t deny how talented they are after seeing their performances today.
The MC gave the mic to Hanbin.
“I’m really thankful for this recognition. To all the people who made this event possible and to all the people who helped and supported me from the beginning til now, thank you so much. This means a lot to me.”
Hanbin passed the mic to Kimbap.
“Just like Hanbin said, I’m also really thankful to everyone who was there for me and also the people who inspired me to be here, to perform in this stage. Thank you so much, everyone. And by the way, Hanbin and I prepared a song to end this event. We hope you like it.”
Neoneun nae chwihyangjeogyeok (You’re my type)
Nae chwihyangjeogyeok (You’re my type)
Malhaji anhado neukkimi wa (Even if you don’t say anything, I have a feeling)
Meoributeo balkkeutkkaji da (From your head to toes, everything)
Neoneun nae chwihyangjeogyeok (You’re my type)
Nan neoreul bomyeon (When I look at you)
Gajigo sipeoseo andari na (I want you so bad I go crazy)
Jagi jeonkkajido saenggagi na pow (I think about you even right before I go to sleep pow)
Hanbin gave the dahlia to Kimbap. They just smiled. I don’t know what that was about. Maybe he just wanna get rid of the flower lol.
After the event ended, we took a selca on stage. I posted it on my SNS with the caption ‘I didn’t know my friends were such great rappers and very charming boys. So proud!’
“Beer w/ chicken?” Kimbap invited.
“Call!” we agreed.
We went to a park beside Han River and ordered beer and chicken.
“To Double B!” we made a toast using our beer cans and drank. You can hear the following aaahhhh.
“Today was a double kill for me. I was only hoping that you would be able to show your best but you guys went so far as to claim the top 2 spot,” I said.
“If you also competed, it would have been an all kill,” Kimbap said and we laughed.
“But seriously. Your performance today really made me respect you. I mean, I respect you but I respect you more now.”
“So you’re gonna stop threatening and shouting at us now?” Hanbin asked.
“Of course not. You guys are awesome but you’re still crazy. You need me to keep you in control.”
“Yah are we animals huh?” Hanbin replied.
“Yeah you’re a monkey and Kimbap’s a bunny.” Kimbap just laughed at us.
“Unbelievable. Is this person really my friend?”
We just went on like that. Until we got a little tipsy.
“While I was watching you two during your solo performances…I was like…uhmm what do you call that? Simkung? Hahaha”
“Simkung your ass. You can’t have us. We’re too handsome for you,” Hanbin replied.
“I never said I wanted any of you. How dare you think that the goddess Kim Jiwon would be attracted to you!”
“Goddess? More like ajuhmma!”
“Hey you two. We should get going. It’s getting late,” Bobby said.
“He’s right, Jiwon-ah. You should get going,” Hanbin said.
“He said ‘We’. And what are you gonna do with just the two of you?” I replied to Hanbin.
“Oh did he? I’m sorry. I think I misheard. I should get going too.”
Hanbin got up but he was so dizzy that he almost fell. Bobby caught his hand just in time and pulled Hanbin towards him. Their faces are so close and it seems like time has stopped for them. Am I watching a kdrama or did I just have too much to drink?
it's something like this but didn't have double b ver
Hanbin looked down towards Kimbap’s lips. His face got closer and closer to Kimbap’s. What is this feeling?
Just when I couldn’t take anymore, I shoved a chicken to Hanbin’s mouth. They finally separated. What’s going on? Wahhh I’m so confused or am I just drunk?
“We should get going,” I said.
“O-oh right,” Hanbin replied.
We took a taxi. My mom agreed to them sleeping at our house since they’ve been here a lot before. They’re in my father’s bedroom since my father’s not home today.
I washed up first and went to their room to check.
I hit Hanbin’s arm to wake him up.
“Yah do you like Kimbap so much? Why are you sleeping on top of him? Why is your head on his chest? Are you listening to his heartbeat or something? The bed is big enough for the two of you. Move aside.”
I heard him grunt but he moved aside. But I didn’t expect what he was about to say next.
“B*tch, you’re right. I like Kimbap so much. So don’t ever get in my way again.”
I was so surprised I couldn’t say anything back. He must be very drunk. I can’t believe I’m more sober than he is.
Then he just suddenly started singing with his drunken voice.
Geudae naega gwaenchanheun saramieyo (You’re a good person to me)
Geureoni deoneun dagaoji marayo (So don’t come any closer)
Geudae orae bogopeun saramieyo oh oh (I want to see you for a long time)
Uri idaero geunyang meomulleoyo (Let’s just stay this way)
Sasil johahaeyo (To be honest, I adore you)
Naega manhi johahaeyo (I adore you a lot)
Ireon nae mam sumgil su itge (For me to be able to hide this truth)
Maleopsi anajwoyo (Hug me without talking)
“John, Jiwon,” he hugged Kimbap.
*sigh*
