The Dork and the Diva



SYPNOSIS

What exactly is a high school romance story? A typical 'bad boy x good girl' love saga right?

Well, this book is gonna drive you into a whole new dimension with a very unique story that contradicts the high school romance tradition.

The Dork And The Diva comprises of two different people from two different worlds.

Arizona Hart... He's the opposite of what is supposed to be a main male character. He's the shy, clumsy, awkward and unnoticed, Introverted nerd. His nose is always in his book and he's always staying on his lane. He's literally a bookworm. If he's not reading, then he's working out some sort of technology . He's the plain type of guy infact.

Areum Kyung... Ever heard of a troublesome, loud, school hater? Well, she's the perfect example. She's an outgoing person and every single student in Crystal Academy knows her. The guys literally worships her.

So damn sexy, total rule-breaker, mischievous and very carefree. Not to forget... She's a high-school Queen,High school Diva

Yes. These two are literally opposites. Two worlds apart to be precise. They go about their daily lives, oblivious of each other's existence... Till the universe decided to rewrite their stars.

Their story is a beautiful yet twisted one. Is there more to the nerd or he's just.. Him. And hey, there's no love Story without a villan

Find out about more of #Arezona

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She was already running late. Ok, not that she cared, but she doesn't want to listen to a whole hour of lecture from her uncle.

Her phone vibrated in her hand and as she took it out to check what's up, she bumped hard into something and the smoothie she was holding spilled all over her.

"Gosh!" She gasped, feeling the substance soak up with her blouse. Damn it! She just bought this!

She looked up, with the intention of yelling at whoever the blind bat was, but she paused.

Because for the first time... In her entire life, her heart skipped.

Crystal Academy

17th July, 2023

In Senior High School, CLASS C

The class was noisy. The students awaited the arrival of the Geography teacher, Mr David.

Some were chatting with their friend group, some were on their phones, some were even making out like they were in a club or something while few were reading.

A particular person, was bent beside the teacher's chair, holding a screwdriver and literally loosing the screws that held the chair together.

Few minutes later, a whisper was heard, "He's coming! He's coming!"

Immediately, everyone settled properly like nothing was going on,even the one loosing the screws.

Mr David entered the class, his face stoic as usual. He walked to the chair and placed the books he held on the table before looking up at the silent students.

"I hope you all did your assignments because if you didn't, I'll deduct out of your CA marks"

Some students grumbled while some chorused, "Yes sir!"

Mr David sent all of them a long stare, most especially one particular girl sitting in the middle row.

Her green eyes twinkled as she bit her lips, obviously to suppress her laughter.

He eyed her suspiciously before leaning his buttocks down to sit on the chair. At first, it felt wonky. He frowned and as he shifted to adjust himself, the already disbanded chair gave way and immediately, Mr David fell on his a#s.

"Owww!!" He screamed out as he felt a nail dig into his skin.

The students gasped in schock, except that girl. Instead, she burst out laughing.

"Help him up!" The class president ordered and two of the students ran up to the writhing man to help him up.

Mr David glared at the laughing girl, his pale blue eyes sparking fire, literally.

"Areum Kyung! To the Principal's office! Now!!"

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Areum stood beside a man, who sated on the chair facing the principal's.

The room was silent as Areum waited patiently for her scolding, lectures and then judgement.

The seated man had a frustrated expression on his face, his arms folded and his foot occasionally tapping the floor.

"Areum. What do you have to say about what happened?" The Principal asked.

Areum sighed, "I am not sorry, Principal Morgan. In fact, i wish he'd broken an arm or something."

The man snapped at her, "What happened, Ara!"

" Calm down, Mr Kyung. "Principal Morgan said.

She blinked innocently, tucking her curly blonde hair behind her ears," Mr David asked me out. "

Principal Morgan frowned,narrowing his gaze at this spoilt, troublesome girl," Was that why you made a suicide attempt towards him? "

" No! In fact, I wasn't going to do anything. I just rejected him and then he threatened me. I told him he won't like it if I deal with him, and he told me to do my worst. "She shrugged nonchalantly as she completed her explanation.

The two middle aged men stared at the teenager, their expressions incredulous.

" What if he'd gotten more injured than that? "Mr Kyung asked his rebellious daughter,wondering why she's so...mischievous. He's always called to her school, her principal reporting one thing or the other. This is the third time he's being called this month.

Areum shrugged," At least he's alive. "

Mr Kyung shook his head, turning to the Principal.

Principal Morgan said to Areum," Next time any teacher tries that with you, report to me and do not take law into your hands. "' like you always do'

Areum hummed, looking away. Who has the time to report. Taking law into one's hand and having a good laugh about it is way better.

" Ok! So as for your punishment. You already have uh... "Principal Morgan scanned through the file on his desk," Yes. Detention for coming late to class... As usual. So, we'll just add 3 days more. Make that a whole week. "

Areum eyed him and he quickly looked at Mr Kyung." I hope that sits well with you, sir. "

Mr Kyung forced a smile as he stood up" Of course. It's okay. Sorry about that. My apologies to Mr David. "

" Ok sir. Goodbye. "

" Bye. "Mr Kyung smiled as they shook hands.

He eyed his daughter before walking out of the office. Areum walked out after him," Are you mad at me? "

" of course not, in fact, I'm very pleased with your tyrant behaviour. " Mr Kyung spat sarcastically.

Areum pouted," But it's not my fault you know. "

Mr Kyung stopped walking and he turned to her. He stared at her before asking," Can you just give me peace of mind for once? "

Areum frowned," What?"

He sighed, "Just... Behave." and he walked away.

Areum sighed before turning away.

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Entering the dinning hall, she heard calls, "Areum! Over here!"

Far by her right, sat a red haired girl waving frantically at her. Areum walked over to her and sat beside her, her loose blonde hair moving along with her, "I'm starving. What's for lunch?"

"Cheese on Rye." The guy beside the girl said, not taking his eyes off his phone.

"Bozo." Areum muttered, picking the

sandwich on his plate and taking a bite.

"Rude." He pursed his lips, looking up now.

The girl smiled, "So... What happened? Hope you didn't get expelled?" She asked, picking the second sandwich on the guy's plate.

She was the one that announced Mr David's arrival earlier.

"Nah. Just additional detention." Areum said nonchalantly,drinking water.

The red haired girl sighed, "I told you not to do it."

Areum rolled her green eyes,"He deserves it, Riel! "

Riel shrugged now, knowing it's pretty useless to advice Areum."Should we hang out today? Or you're busy?"

"Well i have detention. And then music practice by 6. So it's a no."

"If you are not busy on Saturday, come over to my place. My cousins are coming to spend the weekend. They are to die for, Areum! I bet you'll end up dating one of them." Riel shrieked excitedly.

Areum frowned, "I've told you countless times, NO! Stop trying to set me up with guys. I don't like it, Riel."

It's annoying for real. She's always trying to set her up with one guy or the other.

Riel scoffed, picking her phone, "You can't remain single forever you know. You're 17!"

"Being 17 doesn't mean being a b*tch." Areum deadpanned and Diego, the guy among them, whistled mockingly.

Riel eyed Diego, now giving her attention to her phone.

Diego chuckled, "Don't mind her, babe. You can remain single till 30. It's your single, not hers." He winked at Areum, who grinned, "Thank you, best friend."

" You are welcome, best friend."Diego smiled and picked the last sandwich on the plate.

Areum sighed. She's vowed not to date just anyone. If she doesn't feel anything for a person, she won't take her chances with him. She believes LOVE is very important and if she finally sees a guy that catches her attention, she'll go for him.

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Areum left the music class late and tired. She got home and didn't meet her father in the living room as expected. She shrugged, thinking he's in his room or something.

She climbed up the stairs, ignoring the maid's calls, "What would you like for dinner, Miss Areum ?miss! Miss!"

Areum walked to her father's room, with the intention of kissing him Goodnight and apologizing for what had happened but reaching his door, she heard his frustrated huff, "I just don't know what to do about her. She's so stubborn,never on time,carefree, troublesome,and brings me nothing but worries. Apart from her musical excellence, she's totally a thorn on the neck."

Areum rolled her eyes, wondering why her father is so dramatic. The teacher didn't even die! Gosh!

"She should be home by now, but then she's probably causing one chaos or the other."

Areum wondered who her father was reporting her to. Wait a minute! The only person her father talks about her to is...

"Thanks, Yul. She'll come tomorrow. Maybe she'll listen to you . Let's just hope she comes on time "

Areum stomped to her room, losing interest in the eavesdropping. Ugh!

Her father's brother, Yul, is such an adviser and it's pissing. He's always scolding and lecturing... For hours!Damn! Seems she's going to spend her Saturday listening to lectures.

She took off her sneakers and jacket, dumping them on the couch adjacent to her bed.

"Why is my life so annoying? I even have practice with that b*tch tomorrow." She muttered to herself, referring to one of her school mates.

Apart from her troublemaking saga, she's also a well-known singer in her school. A Diva. Sometimes, she represents her school for competitions and never fails to win. Her voice could melt the hardest heart.

She laid tiredly on the bed, her eyes suddenly heavy and threatening to close, "I'll just see Uncle Yul tomorrow then run away..."

Then, her eyes closed and sleep took over.

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" Dang it! Dang it! "Areum muttered to herself, rushing into the cafe. She's already 15 minutes late and that would gain her extra lectures.

Her phone vibrated in her hand and as she took it out to check what's up, she bumped hard into something and the smoothie she was holding spilled all over her.

"Gosh!" She gasped, feeling the substance soak up with her blouse. Damn it! She just bought this!

She looked up, with the intention of yelling at whoever the blind bat was, but she paused.

Because for the first time... In her entire life, her heart skipped.

His stuff were spilled on the floor. He picked them up and looked at her with an apologetic look, "I wasn't looking up. Sorry about that." He said, referring to the stain on her blue blouse.

"It... It's okay.I wasn't looking up either" She replied, feeling the heart skip again. His eyes...

He adjusted his nerdy specs, "No problem, Miss. Goodbye. "

"Yeah. Bye." She muttered and he smiled faintly before walking away.

"What was that?" She asked herself, still staring at the guy's back. To be honest, she didn't know why she'd reacted that way. Normally, she would have been so rude and then snap at him.

But she was dazed. Not that there's anything special about his looks. He's dressed plainly infact, and he's using really nerdy glasses. But behind those glasses were the most attractive blue eyes she's ever seen. They were like.. Electric blue...

Her phone rang out and she checked. It was her uncle. She quickly picked up, rushing to meet her appointment.

⭐⭐⭐later in the evening ⭐⭐⭐

Areum sat on her queen sized bed, a book opened before her, her face contorted in a frustrated frown. "Ok. I just have to use an alto here. But wouldn't teno..."

A loud ring interrupted her hard thinking. She hissed in annoyance, checking the caller. It's Riel.

She had the intention of growling at her but immediately she picked up, Riel screamed loudly, "Ahhhhhh!!!"

So loud that Areum had to keep the phone away from her ear, unwilling to get deaf. When the scream died down, she snapped," What is it, Riel!? "

Riel giggled excitedly," Guess what! "

Areum pushed the book aside, laying back on her heart-shaped pillow," Your mom is pregnant? "

" No, dummy. Remember the party Marlo was talking about on Tuesday? "

" What party? "Areum asked, trying to recall if she even saw the so called Marlo on Tuesday.

" We got invited! It's Kanye Black's party! "Riel announced.

Areum rolled her green eyes, now recalling." I know that. Dante told me i was invited. I turned it down. "

Riel gasped shockingly over the phone," You fuvking did what!?"

"Turned down Kanye's invitation?" Areum said, so sure it's not a big deal.

"Are you nuts!? YOU have to go! WE have to go!"

"It's tomorrow night. I'm not prepared." Areum said, trying to find an excuse.

"We are going, Areum. Pleeeseeee!"

Areum sighed. Riel can be annoying.

"ok. This or dinner with my cousins!"

"The party. "Areum said, rolling her eyes.

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Riel smiled," Good evening,Mr Kyung."

"Hello,Riel. How are you? I take that you are going out with Areum tonight."

"Yes sir."

"alright. Keep her out of trouble. And please there by 9."

" Understood sir. "Riel smiled and rushed up the stairs.

Areum was rummaging through her closet. She's been doing so for the past 15 minutes. It's infuriating.

Riel ran into the room," ready?! "

Areum turned to Riel," I hate you, Riel. "

Riel smiled coyly " i know!What are you wearing? "

Areum scanned Riel's dressing. She wore a short glitter dress with spaghetti straps and heels.

" I don't know. I told you I'm not ready."Areum groaned, standing up.

Riel chuckled, picking a dress, "This?"

"Too short ... Too long... Too big... Too tight ... Too red... Too pink... Too black. "

Riel threw the black dress at her," Seriously!? Too black!? "

Areum laughed, winking." Maybe I should wear this. It's nice. I just got it last week. "She said, picking a purple dress. The dress had low back, showing little cleavage,with long sleeves."I'll wear this. Do my makeup!"

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"So fvcking hungry." Riel groaned as she drove her car.

"Didn't you eat?" Areum asked, looking out the window.

"Not really. Just toast and coffee." Riel replied. At the mention of coffee, Areum's mind flashed back to that guy from yesterday. His shy smile... Suddenly made her smile. She felt that familiar heart skip.

It's like she's getting obsessed with him without even knowing him, because she dreamt about him... their ' bump'

She sighed, "What is this?" She murmured to herself.

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