#61 Mr. Popular
"Choi Seungcheol" the first name you will see in my search history on Facebook. Seungcheol is a handsome guy who has those rounded eyes, pale white skin, red lips and long-eyelashes that gives him a handsome vampire vibes. He is popular on social media and labelled as one of the top ulzzang (bestface); has million of suscribers on Youtube, millions of fans on Tiktok, hundred thousands followers on Facebook, 5 million followers on Instagram and 700,000 followers on Twitter! A lot of people who share the same age like mine are getting head-over-heels to this guy and dreaming of getting notice.
Seungcheol and I have 5 mutual friends on Facebook. And those five persons was my friend before, not until they got famous and literally forgot about my existence. Well that's life. People come and go. Anyway, I am an ultimate fan of Seungcheol! Even though he never accepts my friend request (and I know he won't), I always supported him by commenting and sharing his posts and photos.
"Mom, I saw a pile of boxes in the next door. Are we going to have a new neighbor?" I asked while brushing my wet hair and preparing for school.
Mom put the lunchbox she made inside my bag before anwering, "Yes darling. I had a talk with them and they look so kind."
"Oh, I see." I picked my bag and wore my shoes.
"Ahh (y/n), don't forget to come home as soon as possible after class."
"Why?"
"Today is your parent's wedding anniversary," she pouted and crossed her arms.
Gosh! I forgot about it!
"S-Sorry mom! I forgot! I didn't prepare a gift," I apologized.
She chuckled and said, "You don't have to, my dear. Just come home early. For me and for your dad, you are the best gift in our lives."
Awwww. I swear she is the sweetest mom in the whole world.
"Thanks mom. I love you!" I kissed her cheek before going to school.
While walking in the main entrance of my school, I briefly check Seungcheol's new post on his Facebook account. He is wearing his school uniform in his selfie, pouting his lips with the caption: "Good morning! otw to my school!"
I quickly commented on his picture: "If I saw someone like you in my school, I won't never absent!"
"Good morning!" a guy approached me from the back and even put his arm around my shoulder. I just...ignored him since I was too busy stalking my Seungcheol. "Hey, put down your phone while walking. You might bump into something."
I put my phone inside my pocket and looked at him. "Oh? Mingyu. Good morning."
Mingyu is an old friend. He is tall, manly and handsome. But a little clumsy and a shy type when it comes to girls. That's why he is not that popular. Also, he never had a social media account.
"Ahhh~ I lack of sleep. I finished our research paper until 2am," he complained.
"Darn research paper," I added. "Ahh! We have a project! It is a group project. We have to post our vid on Facebook and gain a lot of likes!"
"Oh really?"
I imitated his tone, "~Oh really?~ hey, how will you help us? You don't have a Facebook account."
Mingyu crossed his arms. "I really don't get it why teachers have to push the students into gaining likes by social media. What about students like me? Besides, I don't enjoy using stuffs like social media. Just a waste of time looking of stranger's posts and edited picture full of filters."
"Yeah yeah whatever," I responded and continued my pace.
"Kyahhhh~" girls screamed.
Mingyu and I halted when we saw a pile of girls lingering outside our classroom.
"Why are there so many girls outside our room?" I blabbered.
"Finally! Maybe class president and vice president are throwing punches to each other! This is really the best way to end the school year!" Mingyu gasped and run towards our room.
"Hey! Wait for me!" I followed him and entered inside. And then, my whole world stopped when I saw him sitting next to my desk.
"I thought there is a fight. But I guess we have a new classmate (y/n)," Mingyu whispered.
"M-Mingyu," I stuttered, not breaking my gaze on that transferee.
"Yes?" Mingyu replied.
"Is this a dream?" I asked while pinching my cheek.
"Are you... taking drugs or what?" he asked.
The school bell rang. ~ding dong ding dong
Those girls outside our room went back on their own room. Mingyu seat beside our new classmate and I also sat beside him on the other side while shaking. I looked back again on his handsome face.
OH MY GOSH! THIS IS NOT A DREAM!
"Good morning class!" Teacher greeted.
"Good morning sir!" we greeted back, me still staring at the man on my side.
"There is an emergency meeting for teachers today. So after your two subjects, you can already go home," teacher announced.
"Wohooo!" my classmates rejoiced. As much as I want to join their feast, I am distracted by my new classmate.
"Also," teacher continued. "You have a new classmate. Student Choi, can you stand up and introduce yourself?"
Oh no. Please if he says his full name then I am 100% sure he is really the one! I probably freak out!
The man beside me stood up. "Good morning." Darn those voice! It sounds so sexy! "My name is Choi Seungcheol. Nice to meet all of you." He bowed and sat down.
Okay. I'm finish. I'm dead. I need an oxygen tank right now. (y/n) calm down. Calm down! But... I can't! Grrrrr!
"Kyaaah~" the girls started to giggled, blushing and glancing at him. Because I want to restrain myself, I sharply inhaled to calm myself.
The class started. As much as I want to look at him once more, I couldn't due to my nervousness and the urge of getting my phone from my pocket. Of course I want to brag to the whole world that this famous man is my classmate!
"Class dismiss!"
Classes ended. Using my peripheral vision, I saw Seungcheol putting his books inside his bag. Omg! I can't let this opportunity passes by.
"(y/n), do you want to play in arcades game with? It is too early to come home."
Come on (y/n)! Speak up! Talk to him!
"(y/n), are you even listening?! Yohoo!"
Okay. Inhale. Exhale. I'm ready!
"H-Hi Choi Seungcheol," I called his name and he looked back! Now what?!
"Yes?" he replied. Kyaaaah!
"I am... I am... actually a fan of yours." Now I said it! " I recognized you as soon as I entered our room. Can I ask a little favor?"
He nodded. "Go ahead." He is not only handsome but a real gentleman!
"You know, I sent a friend request on your facebook account. But it seems like you didn't notice it."
"Ahh really? Sorry. I didn't mean to."
"No no! It's okay. I understand. Hmmm so...? Can I ask you to accept my friend request?" Oh my! Oh my! I feel so small by asking this but I am ready to throw my pride away!
"Sure. What is your name?" he responded.
"(y/n)! It's (y/n)!" I almost yell till my lungs explode.
He got his phone and searched my name. "Ah this. Done." Then he smiled.
"T-Thank you so much!" I replied with my eyes twinkling upon him.
"No biggie. Ahh, but I have a favor to ask. Don't take a picture of me when I am not aware and upload it on Facebook. Also, don't tag me. I still want to have my own privacy. Is that okay?"
"Sure! Accepting my friend request is already enough for me! Thanks again!"
He smiled, AGAIN! "My pleasure. I'm going now. Bye (y/n)!" He got his bag and went out.
I quickly checked my phone and saw a notification: "Choi Seungcheol accepted your friend request"
Now I can die. Goodbye Earth. Goodbye.
"What's with that dude? He is so rude asking you not to tag him. All he has is that handsome face but his manner sucks," Mingyu said while standing next to mine.
"Oh? When did you get here?"
"I am here since the beginning! You are not just listening! I've been asking you to come play with me in the arcade a million times!" he shouted.
"Ahh."
"Ahh? Anyway, is that guy really that famous?"
"Of course! I am his fan! Don't you dare speak ill about him!"
"He is not even that handsome. Tsk."
"You are just jealous," I teased.
Mingyu face reddened, maybe he got embarrassed? "I'M n-not! Why would I?!"
"Tsss. Because he is famous, unlike you. Loser." I stood up.
"I'm not a loser! If I open an account I'll be much famous than him! Hey! Where are you going?!"
"Going home," I said while walking away.
"What about me?!"
I looked back at him. "Today is my parent's anniversary. I need to help my mom preparing foods for the party. If you have time, come."
"S-Sure," Mingyu replied. "(y/n)."
"Hmmm?"
"I have something to tell you tonight. Be ready okay? Hmmm. Then, see you!" he bowed and run away.
What's with him?
I went back home and helped my mom until the sun goes down.
"Hmmmmmmmm~" I hummed while putting the spaghetti sauce on the pasta.
"You seem to be in a good mood?" My mom said. "Did something good happened on your school?"
I got my phone and showed her my Facebook account. "Mom mom! This popular guy," I pointed Seungcheol's picture, "He accepted my friend request!"
"Wow, really?"
"Yes! I posted in my Facebook about this and many are envious of me! This is my first time getting 99+ friend request!" I boasted happily.
"Is that mean that my daughter became famous?"
"Hmmm, not really mom. I'm just an average girl. But that is not the main topic mom! Actually, this guy turned out to be my new--"
~Dingdong
"Oh? Your dad is not here yet, but we have our first guest." Mom reached out the door and welcomed our first visitor.
"G-Good evening aunt. Happy anniversary!" It is Kim Mingyu. He even brought a bouquet of flowers for my mom.
"Thank you Mingyu. Come in and have a seat. (y/n)!"
"Yes?!"
"Bring foods to our neighbor. Especially our neighbor next door. Will you?"
"O-Okay!" I got some spaghetti, fried chicken and barbeque on a big paper plate.
"Hey, want me to help you?" Mingyu asked before I went out.
"No thanks. Just eat there and relax. I'll be back," I said and went out. While walking towards the door next to our apartment, I checked my phone and browsed on Facebook. My post about Seungcheol accepting my friend request got 500 likes and 1000 shares. (Does it means a lot of people are sharing my post without even reacting? Tss).
I stalked Seungcheol's facebook account. Oh? he changed his dp. But his dp is nothing but a whole black with the caption: "I'm tired."
What happened? He looks okay a moment ago. His recent posts are all about depressions, anxiety and suicidal. Why would he thought like that? I mean, he is handsome, popular and rich. He is really lucky and in a highest level compared to me.
I knocked at the door of our new neighbor but the door accidentally opened. Why did they let it open? "Ahmm excuse me? Anyone here?"
No answer.
"Hello?"
I peeked inside. It is dark that it took me a minute before my sight adjusted in the dim. When I looked up, I saw a rope hanging at the big wood on the ceiling. Then there is this guy standing at the top of a chair.
Wait.
What is he doing?
He is slowly putting the rope around his neck!
"Stop!" I screamed, dropped the paperplate along with my phone and dashed toward him! "Are you crazy?! Do you think ending your life is the only answer?!" I pulled him down and we both sat on the ground.
The man cried out loud, meeting my gaze with his teary eyes.
I freeze.
No other words came from my mouth when I recognized him.
"Choi..." I uttered. "Seungcheol?"
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A/n: This need a part 2. Do you agree?
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