#62 "Mr. Popular" Part 2
"How to be popular on Facebook? Number 1, get a nice picture. Number 2, develop a persona. Number 3, post cool content. Number 4, don't be spammy. Number 5, gets a lot of friends. Number 6, add famous people. Number 7, always be an active user. Number 8, Be real. Number 9, don't forget to wish everyone a happy birthday. Number 10, show your talents. And number 11, you'll be famous if you have pretty face."
I closed the google site, put my cellphone inside my pocket and stared at (y/n)'s apartment door.
"Why does everyone wanted to become famous? Isn't it better to live peacefully? Indeed, social media is really not my thing."
I pressed the doorbell with my right hand while my left hand is holding a bouquet of flowers. ~Dingdong. After a few seconds, someone opened the door for me. It was aunt (*your mother's name). "G-Goodevening aunt. Happy anniversary!" I gave the bouquet of Baby's breath on her hand as a gift.
"Thank you Kim Mingyu. Come in and have a seat," she invited then looked back. "(y/n)!" I followed her direction and saw my friend from at the kitchen.
"Yes!?" (y/n) replied.
"Bring foods to our neighbor. Especially our neighbor next door. Will you?"
"O-Okay!"
I walked in and sat on their couch. Picture frames caught my attention as I tour my eyes around. This is not the first time I went to (y/n)'s house but still those pictures of us, growing old together, are always stealing my sight. (y/n) is about to leave with a big paper plate on her hand. "Hey, want me to help you?" I offered.
"No thanks. Just eat there and relax. I'll be back," she said and went out.
Aunt gave me spaghetti, fried chicken, barbeque and salad. As soon as uncle (*your father's name) came back, other guests came in. I just sit in the corner and browse on my phone. Darn it! There is no signal for data inside. I opened my wifi, hoping I'll can access on their internet. But it seems that (y/n) changed the password AGAIN! That cheap girl!
"Aunt, what is the password on your wifi?" I shyly asked.
"(y/n) changed the password. Ahh! She wrote the password at the entrance of her bedroom's door in case we forgot it. Come there and look at it."
"Oh, okay aunt. Thank you!" I stood up to check what's written on her bedroom's door entrance. Goodness gracious! Do you want to know what I have read? It was a big letter: CHOISEUNGCHEOL! SHE MUST BE CRAZY!
Although it was not in my will to type C-H-O-I-S-E-U-N-G-C-H-E-O-L as the password, I still did it. Okay, now that I I got connected let's try downloading the Facebook application on Playstore. Then after this... I need to log in or sign up? Ahhh. Sign up! What name should I make? Handsome Kim Mingyu? King Mingyu? The greatest Gyu? Whatever, let's use my real name: Kim Mingyu. Done! So next is putting my profile picture. But I don't have much photos in my gallery. Let's skip it. Cover photo? I'll put the picture of my dog. Okay, then? I need to add friend. Who will I add? I'll just add anyone. I added everyone and they accepted my requests! Wow. That was cool and fast! So my friends are Muhamid Khalil, Jeffrey Anderson, Momo and Lee Min ho. Lee Minho is a celebrity! I have a celebrity friend! I clicked Lee Minho's profile and the bio says: "Roleplayer account". What is roleplayer? His new movie? Anyway, I need a profile picture.
I took a selfie on my Iphone and upload it as my profile pic. Some of my friends reacted on my picture. There are leaving comments too! Let's read it: "Oh my gosh! Is that really you?! You look so handsome!", "You look like a celebrity hikhok", "Wth, you are freaking handsome!", "Is that really you or an rp account?", "I guess he is a poser", "Poser, lol><",
Why are they saying I am a poser?! They are too mean! That's why I hate social media! People judge you without knowing the truth! Tsss. waste of time.
Time?
Wait. (y/n) is still not coming back. I checked my wrist watch and realized it has been 30 minutes since she went out. What happened?!
~There is a message~ my phone rings.
I saw (y/n)'s name on the screen and read her message: "Tell mom I might be late. I saw a friend outside and we are talking about things. Thank you!"
She seems so serious. I wonder what happened. And who is that friend of her?
This won't do. I must check on her! "Aunt, (y/n) said she met a friend outside. I'm gonna check on her." I wore my jacket.
"Oh sure. Tell her to come home. There are a lot of visitors. Okay?"
"Okay. We will be back!"
I went out, running here and there. Until my feet brought me to the nearest park where we used to play when we were young. While catching my breath, I saw (y/n) sitting on a bench with someone who looks very familiar. Who is that... guy? Guy? I hid behind the slide and secretly watch them.
"Is that so? Then... can I get a hug?" the guy said. Huh?! Hug?!
"Of course," (y/n) said and she hugged that guy... that...? That? CHOI SEUNGCHEOL?! THAT FAMOUS JERK?! WHY ARE THEY TOGETHER?! AND WHY ARE THEY HUGGING?!
I want to run over there; break the mood, pulled her away and ask what's is going on between them. But there is a part of me who says to stay still, do nothing and never interfere. That's right. Although (y/n) is my friend, who am I to stop them? In the end, I'll only be a hindrance.
I got my phone and leave a message to her: "Aunt say to come back home as soon as possible. There are a lot of visitors. Take care on your way back." She checked her phone while hugging that guy, but she didn't reply. That's why I decided to go, leaving them behind...
It was a long night for me. I spent sleepless night thinking why did I feel frustrated, why did I hide, why did I go home, and why does my chest feel suffocated. Ahhhh~ I don't know anymore!
Tomorrow morning, I early go to school. And to my surprise, I saw (y/n) and that guy Seungcheol walking together on the way to our room. What the hell! They just met yesterday and now they looked so close! Argh, just the sight of him makes me feel crazy!
I overpassed them without any plan to look back. However...
"Hey Kim Mingyu!" (y/n) called me.
Guess I don't have a choice. I turned around and stared at them. "What?" my tone sounds rude. What's wrong with you Kim Mingyu?!
"Why did you go home last night? Aunt said you searched for me but you never came back," she worriedly asked.
"I had an upset stomach last night. I ate too many," I lied.
"Oh I see," she nodded. "Then you said you have something to tell me. What is it? I couldn't sleep at all while thinking of that."
I sighed. "Forget it. It is not that important. Besides, I guess you had more important business yesternight," I said before looking at that popular guy standing behind her. His rounded eyes stared at me as if he is wondering why I am glaring him in such an intense way. I am wondering what the f*ck is my problem too!
Even it was awkward, the three of us walked together on the way to our room. When we got there, there are no one beside us.
"We are too early," (y/n) said. "Ahh! I forgot to bring my Math book! I will borrow from the library! I'll be back!" Then she ran away.
Seungcheol and I went in. Believe it or not... this is the most uncomfortable moment of my life!
The room is so quiet, that a simple sound can make an echo.
"Your name is Kim Mingyu right?" he broke the silence.
"Yes. (y/n) said my names for almost 10 times yet you couldn't remember it? Are you an idiot?" I responded, crossing my arms. Kim Mingyu! Why are you saying rude things to the person you didn't know?! You are the one who is idiot! Idiot!
"Ahhh sorry. Ahmm, there is an account of Facebook who added me. I remembered your name and saw your picture. So I was only trying to verify if it is really your account."
My eyes widened as I finally turned my head to him. "H-huh?" I gasped.
He showed his phone screen and indeed! I added him accidentally! Oh my god! Of all the millions users out there, why did I add him?! And now we are friends!
"Y-Yes, that is my account," I answered.
"Ohhh. Thanks for adding me. Anyway..." Will you please shut up? Stop talking to me! "I noticed that your account is new. You don't have many friends. So I shared your photo and plugged your account to my friends. They reacted so well. Some of my close girl friends on Facebook even asked me to introduced you to them cause you are handsome."
"Why did a guy says 'Handsome' to another guy? Are you a gay?"
He freeze. I went too far I guess.
"I'm not. I am straight. Sorry if I offended you." He sat straight and never talk to me again until (y/n)'s arrive and my other classmates went in.
Seriously. Why am I being so childish? He only tried to befriend me but I said rude things. Why am I being like this? Why?
"Mingyu, Seungcheol wants to join us for a lunch. Let's go?" (y/n) asked after half of that day of our classes.
"I have something to do. You two go first," I said without looking. But to be honest, I am really hungry.
"Now that is weird. Whatever, it's your loss. Come on Seungcheol, let's eat," (y/n) said. Then they went out together.
"Ahhhhhh~!" I pulled my hair out of frustration. "I must be crazy. Crazy."
"Kim Mingyu!" Eugene, one of my classmate sat on my desk. "Are you done with my favor?"
"What favor?" I frowned.
"You know that." He leaned closer and whispered, "That you will tell (y/n) how I feel about her. That I like her. You said you are going too tell her yesterday."
Ahh that. I forgot about it after I saw Seungcheol and (y/n) hugging at the park.
"Sorry bro, I couldn't. I didn't had a chance last night," I apologized.
"That's okay. There will be a next time. Thanks anyway. Well, who is that snow white transferee guy who looks close to (y/n)? Do they know each other"
"AAhh that one? He is a famous guy in social media."
"Really?! Ahhh! That's explain why many of girls from other section knew him. What is his relationship with my (y/n?"
"i don't know! I am confuse too! All I know is whenever I see that guy, I feel frustrated!"
"Woah! Same! When I saw him hanging out with (y/n) I feel mad just by looking at them!"
I stared at Eugene and began to get curious. "Why? Why are you feeling frustrated?"
"Of course! Because I am jealous. I like (y/n) and it is natural for me to get jealous when I saw her hanging out with that handsome guy."
H-He is jealous? B-Because he likes her? Then what about me? Did I get jealous because I also... woah! No way! That's ridiculous!
"Oh Kim Mingyu, I hate him because I am jealous. What about you? Whyy did you hate him that bad?" Eugene asked and I got frozen.
I stood up and changed the topic. "I-I am... really... hungry. I am going to eat. Bye!" Then I walked out like a robot.
While walking on the way to our canteen, my mind was all blank. The idea that popped out inside my head a moment ago was so shocking that my mind blown away.
However...
Everything became clear.
I understand the question that gave me sleepless night when I entered our school canteen.
There I saw (y/n) and Seungcheol eating lunch together. Seungcheol's thumb is on (y/n)'s lips as he is wiping something. They are loooking at each other, both are blushing.
Okay.
I got it.
The reason why I am like this is... because I am jealous.
I like the girl who likes that Mr. Popular.
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