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Chapter 9

I saw her sitting down against the corner with her head down. I hurriedly ran up to her before opening my phone's flashlight to check on her.

"What the hell happened?" I half-shouted before touching her bruised cheek. She flinched before looking at me.

"She loves you" I narrowed my eyes before shaking my head.

"She doesn't. She wouldn't do this if she does" I said firmly before rummaging inside my bag to check if I have alcohol wipes.

"You should see it. Her eyes.." I stopped before looking at her.

"I'll have a talk with her" She grabbed my hand before looking at me.

"Seohee, she lied to you. Manipulated you. Cheated on you and even ghosted you and hasn't apologized up until now.. but you still like her?" I gave her a look before sighing.

"I don't. Not anymore.." I said.

"Then give Yoohyeon a chance" I sighed.

"It's not that easy" I replied.

"How so? You said you're actually in love with her?? Look, it wasn't her fault. This, I got this because I was teasing her about the event. I did get back at her though, because I wasn't just going to get hit by someone, you know" I knitted my eyebrows.

"You.. hit her back?" She nodded. I turned before sitting and resting my back on the lockers next to her.

"Jesus.. you do boxing for a hobby, Seola-yah.." I mumbled before trying to remember if Yoohyeon was okay since it was pretty dark out when we bumped into each other earlier.

"Hey, she was pretty strong herself!" I sighed before standing up.

"Let's go now. Also, I said we weren't going to the event" She held my wrist before turning me to face her.

"you didn't.." I nodded.

"Minji!" I gave her a look.

"I panicked and got mad at her because I heard a loud noise coming from inside so I told her that us coming to the end event is cancelled" She groaned before sighing.

"You better talk it out with her" She said before standing up and walking ahead of me. I sighed while following her behind.

"No. I will not" She stopped walking before facing me.

"Minji.. do you know why I'm here?" I looked away before shaking my head.

"To check on you. To see if you already found someone better for you. And it looks like you did find one. But.. now I'm worried again bacause you're playing dumb and won't let that person in" I wiped my tears before looking down.

"Look.. she seemed nice and all. So, give her a call tonight and tell her that we are going to the event. Ok? You told me she was fine with me being there right? I bet she was looking forward to it already. Plus, I genuinely wanted to get to know her as well" She gave me a tight hug before pulling away. I nodded.

"Ok, I'll drive you back now. Bora will kill me, it's past your curfew" She joked before driving me back to the condo.

I opened the door and saw Bora drinking soju alone while watching her drama. I raised my eyebrows at her.

"What's up?" I asked tiredly.

"Just trying to sleep, you're out?" I nodded before taking off my coat and sitting next to her.

"Yea, with Seola"

"Since when did she come back?" She said before handing me a shot. I gladly took it before downing it in one go.

"Two weeks ago" She nodded.

"hey, I'm gonna go straight to bed, I have to.. make a phone call" I stood up as soon as she nodded.

After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I felt my phone vibrated on my bed. I reached for it before answering the call. I should've checked who the caller was first..

"Minji..? Hey, uh.. I, I wanted to apologize to Seola-ssi but I didn't have her contacts. W-would you.. let her know for me? Thanks.." I blinked a couple of times trying to process what she had just said before humming.

"Also, it's fine if you can't go.. I mean.. if you guys can't go.. to the event, I'll let Yubin know" Why is she making me this.. guilty and bad..

"Actually.." I finally spoke.

"Actually, we can go"

"Oh, that's cool. Yea, uhm.. then, I'll send you the address" She said and I actually heard a little bit of excitement in her voice.

"wait.." What am I trying to say now..

"She told me about what happened earlier.. I don't think she's mad.. also, a-are you ok?" I sighed. Yes, I'm worried about you too. Please know that..

"yea.. yea, I'm fine. Actually.. nevermind" I frowned.

"what is it..?" I asked hesitantly. Is she crying??

"Yooh.."

"Sorry.. good night, Minji" before I could say anything she ended the call.

I sighed. How am I not supposed to worry??

End of Minji's POV