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✂--------------------------------------------------------🎶 Song of the day 🎶

Criminal- Britney Spears

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-R A Y E O N-

Beomgyu pulled me so I could stand behind him as soon as someone threw a fist on the pervert guy.

"aish this p*nk, what do you think are you doing? "the man who disturbed me grinned and wiped a bit of his blood from his lips before grabbing the boy's collar without hesitation.

"Well young man, please do choose the right words because there are more creative ways to ask a question and call someone "the new guy laughed as I stepped up to the front and pushed both of them away with all of my strength and faced that pervert.

"Good idea new boy because I can be pretty creative as a rainbow to people who are like you who disturbs woman. I never fought with a boy but curse you, you troublesome goddamn elbow making random intolerable ass pastry excuses to flirt with me. Look here asswipe, I don't even wear makeup and don't believe me, here I'll volunteer to color your expensive looking shirt with my sweat instead because I don't even wear anything on my face especially that red lipstick. Plus, I believe that small brain of yours won't function well today because you look tall as a giraffe compared to me who's a cute smurf,so how in the whole universe did I bumped into your neck when I literally bumped into your chest just now. Guess the girl who you make out with left that visible lipstick on you so bold of you to point out that it's my fault you have that stain " I pushed his chest with my finger making him step back a bit until I felt two pairs of arms hugging my stomach ready to tow me away from the circle of crowd.

I kicked the air so I can kick that boy at least yet I can hear a soft calming whisper, whispering on my ear.

"I know you're a lion but I think you made a wrong mistake because that man who punched that guy was actually a new teacher and you just spit out all your thoughts right in front of him "Beomgyu whispered, trying to calm the flame inside me until I suddenly came back to my senses and understand what he was saying.

Beomgyu let me down gently on the ground because the boy just now was bowing a bit at the 'new teacher ' who punched him. I turned and bowed too at the teacher before I heard a low chuckle from him.

"I'm amused with you but still I have no choice but to send both of you to the principal "

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"Where are we going? Where are we going? Where are we going? Where are we going? Where are we going? Where are we going? "

"Home. Be a good lion and wait for me to come home okay? " he stopped walking and turned my body by holding both of my shoulders making me mute as he did so.

He freakin touched me bruh and why is Choi Beomgyu staring at me like that.

"Okay "I gave up and he patted my head before turning me back to face to the front where my original place was and pushed me slightly so I would walk.

"Or maybe not "I grinned and muttered it as low as possible before he started to continue with his talking. To be honest, this is quite a first time for me to walk with a boy back to school because back in my old school days, I usually would walk home with my best friend who's also my next door neighbor back in Seoul. It took us a approximately 10 minutes stroll down the sidewalk to reach to his apartment which was actually a good thing because if we ever got late, we can only run and reach on time due to the short distance between the apartment and the public highschool.

Exactly like yesterday, he left me at home after sending me inside as soon as possible but I have a better idea to get rid of my boredom.

I quickly took a shower and rummage through beomgyu's closet to find some clothes to wear and found a black bucket hat during the process too.

I cleaned it up so he won't notice that I messed up his whole wardrobe after I got ready and tucked my hair in the bucket hat nicely so I would look like a boy than that girl he recognized as 'Lion'.

I was about to leave but then I remembered my phone and so I grabbed it and texted the one and only angel.

Me

Hey

A

B

C

D

E

F

Angel

What

Don't even think of continuing your ABC song

Me

I need your help

It's really urgent

"What's so urgent huh? Planning to go out spying your client? "a voice beamed from behind as I accidentally hit the creature with my phone due to being surprised.

"Oops I'm really sorry for that and please stop appearing like that, You're giving me a serious heart attack! Aish well I was just asking if you want to accompany me as a 'guy friend ' so I can blend easily like other people. That bamboo is smart and if he finds out I'm there spying him and not stay at home, I'll be dead meat "I begged at the angel before he started to tap his chin a bit.

"say no more "he chuckled as his appearance started to change and he looked more human to me now because his skin is not too glowing and there's no light surrounding him anymore. His skin is just right and his eye color is brown now rather than those blue ocean eyes he has when he was just a normal angel. But there's one problem about him.

"wow angel... Are you going to go to the night club or something? " I gasped, looking at his smart but a bit revealing attire and he rolled his eyes when he realized what he is wearing.

He snapped his fingers and then his clothes turned into casual clothes, a purple hoodie and a pair of trousers was enough to make him look like a normal teenager now.

"good. Now let's go and while we're on it, let's find his match too and maybe we can talk a bit though "I brushed the imaginary dusts off his shoulders and skipped my way to the front door with him behind.

I halt my steps when I saw beomgyu's camera sitting nicely on the table as I fight myself inside whether I should bring it or not.

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"I should've wore the first clothes just now "The angel groaned once we entered the dark place as I slapped his shoulder slightly.

"even if you did wore that silly clothes, you'll probably stood out the most at here because of your shiny clothes like you're going to disco or something "I rolled my eyes at him and looked back at the address that was written on the small torn piece of paper.

"Are you even sure this is the place he works at? It looks too shady and hmm... Boring " he groaned and snatched the paper from my hand.

"Yes this is the place. He works at many places but this is the only place I know where he works at because of the flyer in his living room. Let's just take a seat and order something while waiting for his presence "I suggested and dragged him to a two seated place that was far at the corner with windows showing passerbys outside to avoid being seen by him later.

"And who would pay it Miss Im Rayeon?" he asked, placing his chin on his hand as support that was resting on the table.

"Nobody but you of course. You have magic so just use it for now. I'll pay you in the future once I get a part time job " I smiled sweetly at him and a waitress came to us as i ordered us some food since he still doesn't know any of the foods. Like who doesn't know fish and chips?

"So any plans in the future you have in mind. Maybe a way for you to help him while you're finding his match "he started the conversation again after the waitress left as I bit my lip slightly.

"I don't have exact plans actually but I will help him out from his problems if I can. But you know what, I found my first target for him but first let's get the both of them dating and see where it goes and while I'm at it, I'll check if the girl is actually his soulmate or not "

His eyes widened and he clapped softly at me after hearing my last minute plan.

"Now that's a start! Here's a tip, try to get him dress up nicely and maybe give him a big change and see if there are girls swooning over him. This always works and maybe one of them is the one. Honestly I say he's actually a good looking person but hmm... Need a change because you see... His hair is a bit too long and it's almost covering his eyes and it's blonde color is dull looking now. His clothes needs to be updated too and avoid the plain ones all the time-"he complained, now changing to a fashion expert yet it all does make sense.

"And who would pay for all of the makeover?" it's my turn to ask the same question and he immediately made gun fingers at me and one eye winked.

"You of course. Just find a vacant part time job because I know you're actually an expert in the cooking field in your past life so use that skill and experience of yours to help him too. That's what matcmakers should do "he laughed and gave me an idea at the same time as I cheered a bit because that idea of his was actually agreeable.

Oh wait, why am I always agreeing with anything he says now?

"so care to tell me why are you carrying that precious blue thing of his with us today?" he questioned, pointing a finger like a child at the camera that was still hanging around my neck.

"well I wanted to try to take a picture just one time "I smiled and directed the camera lens to the window so I can take a snap of the scene outside.

I was about to pressed the button to snap a photo when beomgyu's figure appeared walking on the zebra crossing line.

I hurriedly hid under the table in panic because I'm pretty sure beomgyu just looked on my way.

"Ooooo.. Pretty eyes... " the angel said in awe as I got out of my hiding spot and tried to take a quick glance on what he was aweing just now. I almost let out a scream because Beomgyu literally was standing outside looking at the window with his eyes squinted a bit and so I hid once again under the table.

"why is he even here "I whispered half yelling at the angel.

"Why ask me when you know the answer. Of course for work and this little guy is just looking at his reflection you know. He's just fixing his hair...and he's gone. He's probably entering the pub now "The angel informed, being my reporter as I sighed in relief and sat on my seat properly.

"gosh why are you even scared when you're already on disguise. You're just making him feel suspicious now. You're so slow witted in this kind of situation but that Wi-Fi connection in that brain of yours would automatically connect faster at some weird situations like getting in a fight " he face palmed himself as I sighed once again because I am really slow witted in this kind of situation like he said.

"But hey, you said that he fixed himself just now before entering the pub.. .is he trying to look good and impress someone at here? " I gasped as my gaze followed Beomgyu's figure who's entering the place and had his expression change suddenly.

A smile crept on my lips when we discovered that he was talking happily with a girl who just arrived at the counter after helping take some orders from the customers as the both of us looked at each other smirking.

"Bingo "we said in unison but then suddenly another waitress came, serving our food making the both of us look away pretending like we didn't do anything.

"Let's just eat this thing while we spy HIM-DANG IT WHY IS HE COMING TO OUR DIRECTION "he panicked as I froze stiff on my position when I felt a presence behind me taking something but I wasn't brave enough to face him now just to look on what he was trying to get.

"Ah wait up Nana! "he shouted and ran as soon as he finished, giving me a chance to finally breathe properly.

Out of a sudden, Beomgyu stepped up to the small stage and sat on a high stool at the corner with some people there too holding musical instruments while the girl that he just talked to just now also followed but she stood at the center of the stage holding a microphone. She signalled them and Beomgyu started by playing the electric guitar he's holding followed by the others.

"Do you think it's her? "I asked the angel and rested my chin on my palm while gazing at her who's shining like a star on stage with her melodious voice and great moves. Judging by her appearance, she does look like the singers from the 80's or 90's because of her dress and hair but that just made her more beautiful and unique so probably Beomgyu would fall for her or at least have a slight crush on the pub's singer.

"I don't know. It's your job to find out so might as well not her but someone else. Try to test beomgyu at home and make him be honest if he has a crush on one of his co workers at his work place and maybe ask him to confess and have a date. While they're on it, observe whether they are comfortable with each other or not and so on. Soulmates are two people who understands each other and respect their opinions despite of being different. They would never get bored with each other and everyday was like a day that they first fell in love so check if they actually do have those characteristics in order for the soulmate check to work. As I said, the soulmate check must not be performed on Beomgyu but on the girl and it actually need to be performed when they are dating. Save my words and write it down in your memopad in your brain "he advised, tapping my head with his index finger and gave me a side smile.

"Thanks for giving me so much advice but you should also find his soulmate file as soon as possible too "I breathed out and threw my glance back at beomgyu who's taking secret glances gradually at the girl while playing the guitar.

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A week passed by already and there's no progress or any new information from the angel about his soulmate file which I am kinda a bit frustrated.

Following him secretly was already like a habit for me and I still haven't try taking a single picture of anything since I am too distracted staring at beomgyu. Not in that lovey dovey way but a concerned way because he kept on embarrassing himself infront of Nana, which I expect to be his crush by the look of his sparkly puppy eyes looking at her everytime she talks.

I'm not lazy actually to the fact that I only follow beomgyu around secretly, I'm just a normal high schooler and a jobseeker observing the environment...and Beomgyu too in case if famous people happens to search for a hidden soon to be movie star like me. But nah, I'm just kidding.

But here I am at home without Beomgyu since he has urgent business at his other part time job so I went home all alone just now. I wasn't planning on going out and stalk him again since I'm too tired after the intense PE class today and I'm in need of plenty of rest so I'll just pass for now.

I'm still waiting for a call from the interviewer from a restaurant I had a interview with for a job few days ago so might as well I might get accepted but they have trouble finding me or maybe not. Nevertheless, I should not put my hopes too high and just remembered I gave my best while answering them.

Or so I thought?

((Flashbacks))

"so... Im Rayeon...why did you chose our restaurant? Any specific reasons?" the interviewer asked, looking at me with that serious face yet that didn't scared me so I cracked up a bright smile at him.

"Well because you are recruiting so why not?" I answered in a simple way as the man looked at the next person beside him before looking at me.

"Any experiences in this field? "

"Not really but I enrolled in culinary school back at Seoul and always received an Excellent sticker everytime I have a cooking skills test. Ooo and also that one time my teacher finished the whole dish I made and I'm proud of it. Though he said he's just hungry so he just ate it" I muttered the last few words under my breath and secretly rolled my eyes thinking about it before looking back at the interviewer.

"Next question...what benefit can you bring to our restaurant if we recruit you?"

"simple, you'll get a new employee and that's already the big benefit too"

The person laughed at my honest answer and made finger guns at me.

"Good answer and I started to like this girl for her honesty but please be professional. Last but not least, why do you want this job? "

"I actually need money to support myself and my friend since we don't have any adults to take care of bills and our food or what. So here I am..."I bit my lip slightly and the woman on the left nodded her head and thanked me for cooperating with them and would give a call if I got the job before I bowed politely and left the restaurant in hopes I got the job.

((End of flashback))

My phone rang pulling me back to reality as I lazily pick it up since I know it's the angel who's calling me at this time to check up on me because I'm not following beomgyu now.

"I'm too tired to follow him today because of that stupid dodge ball game at PE that knocked me out every single time that big meatball was flying in the air "I groaned and yawned after that but silence was the only response which was unusual until a voice spoke up.

"Uh.. We're actually calling from Lala restaurant to inform that Miss Im Rayeon got the job "a woman's voice spoke up as I immediately sat up straight from the sofa I was lying down just now.

"Really? When can I start working?" I asked eagerly waiting for an answer from the other line.

"Actually you can start tomorrow but tonight would be okay too since we need another person to help things in the kitchen. There's a group celebration tonight at our restaurant and we're currently short of staffs "the woman replied and I could sense that she's worried now.

"I'll go there and start working. Thank you so much for giving me this part time job " I thanked and the woman chuckled slightly before telling that she'll hang up and told me that the manager would wait for her to talk about this job once i arrived.

I squealed and ran inside his bedroom to find comfortable yet simple clothes to wear as I tied my hair nicely in a ponytail to avoid getting some hair on the food later on and since I have no other things to do or anything to help me style up, I just straight away went to the front door only with my phone and some keys to lock the apartment door after switching off all appliances I used.

Joy filled up my whole body switching my lazy mood automatically to the cheery self making my steps more bigger as I reached my destination without even realizing. Finally something productive that could at least help me with my mission on earth.

The bell above the restaurant's door make a soft jingling sound as I stepped a foot inside the restaurant and saw a figure with his back facing at me yet I can see he was wiping a glass with a small dry towel.

I stopped walking once were 2 meters away and bowed at him thanking him as he turned around to face me because I know this is the manager the woman said but I haven't seen his face and get to know his name.

"Oh... Im Rayeon?"

I looked up and we made eye contact with each other until I realized that I just got myself in an unexpected situation now.

To be continued...

-Preview for next chapter-

"Spit it out. You think I didn't saw you crying just now. We've been together for already awhile now and I shared my story with you though it's nothing much because I was raised in the orphanage so it's your turn " He smiled a bit.

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"uh... Waeng? "

"OH MY MAN BAMBOO IS THIS EVEN YOU-"

He closed my mouth using his hand and even rolled his eyes at me for being too loud.

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"Boyfriend my foot. He's actually available so if you need him, call me and tell all your friends if you want a big talking boba as your boyfriend. We're just friends and nothing more than that "