What is Haeju's Religion?

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((author's note)) I'm sorry in advance if I make some mistakes in this story. I also have no intention to make one party or more looks bad.


 

I didn't know that Dahyun goes to the church regularly.

Tzuyu told me that our managers arrange a 'special' schedule for Dahyun. Not every week, but everytime she gets a free time, she always uses it to visit the church. She is the most religious member that I know so far. My interest in her made me ask her to go to the church together. She was very welcomed about it and, yeah, this Sunday it will be!

***

After performing in a TV studio, manager oppa takes us to the nearest church. Beside him, there are only Dahyun and me in the car. If only I'm not tired, I would have been talked a lot with her. You know, she is the member that I'm not close the most. Dahyun has a unique aura that makes me really curious but not brave enough to approach her, yet. I want to get to know her more. Unfortunately, my body says the otherwise. I fall asleep during the trip.

Dahyun wakes me when we've arrived. It's not a big church or, at least, that's what I think. But the beautiful architecture amazes me. She says we should enter hurriedly so I follow her. There are already so many people inside but everyone seems focus and not recognizes us. We sit on empty seats near the door.

At one moment, Dahyun notices that I'm not singing when it's the time for it. I don't want to look embarrassing in front of her, so I try to lipsync. On a lecture session, she asks if when the last time I go to the church. I say that this is my first time because.....

Dahyun's shocked with what she hears. She whispers, "YOU DON'T HAVE RELIGION??!"

***

Manager oppa is still sleepy when we come to him as we've finished. I ask him if Dahyun and I may wander around the building, probably for 10 minutes or less, so he can refresh himself before driving. He agrees.

"So, why do you ask me to go to church, Unnie?" Dahyun asks me while we are strolling around the building.

"I guess, I just wanna do something new. A little bit bored with schedule hehe..." I say.

"Yeah, that's understandable. What do you know about Christian?"

"Not much~"

"Mm.... You don't believe in God?" she asks carefully.

"Oh no, I do believe in God. I just don't have religion to follow..."

"Oh... An agnostic?"

"Agnostic means being skeptical about the existence of God. But I believe that there is God. I just... Hmm.... You can say that I'm not sure which religion is the correct one."

"Ooh... So it's like that. Why can you believe in one religion?"

"Well, probably because my parents are not really religious. As I grow up, I start to simply believe in God and myself," I answer her.

"To be honest, this is a new thing for me, Unnie. Sorry for asking too much..."

"It's fiiine..!. Asking is not a crime anyway, haha~" She laughs along. After that, I take some pictures on the spot that looks beautiful for me. We also take selfies several times. Dahyun is so white and beautiful without a filter. Kinda envy with that. But, I'm happy that she is kind. Dahyun is loud, a good talker, but she's also a good listener.

 

".....I really thought that you were a Christian before!" Dahyun tells me.

"Really?"

"Yes! It's not just because you asked me to go to the church together. But in daily life, you like one. I mean, being 'straight' to the other members makes me think like that. I was thinking that  'Ahh.... This Unnie must have a strong faith in bible' or something. I always see you as clean and pure."

"Ayy.... That's too much," I deny her.

"The Unnies must be disappointed to be rejected by a nice and beautiful person like you!"

I can feel my cheeks get warm all of sudden. Reflect, I cup my own face. "I'm not turning them down....... We are all friends, right?"

"We are." Dahyun nods as she agrees with me. 

Oh, I'm glad I can talk to her right now. I know she has the same perspective with me about love and relationship. All this time, she also has been the main 'target' of her Unnies.......

 

"Hmm.... May I ask again, Unnie?"

"Sure, dear."

Dahyun clears before continue speaking. "If I may say, my religion is my guidance of life. It helps me when I'm confused about what's right to do. And because you don't have one, I'm kinda curious how do you deal with life....?"

"Hmm interesting. I believe..... I believe that we live to learn. Figuring out what to do is the part of life itself. In life, we are learning and improving our self. After death, we will get the impact of what we've learned. I think that's why heaven is perfect. It's all about the result there. If we do bad deeds, we will be sent to the hell instead. Life is the exam."

"So, you believe that God creates us to..... Learn?"

"Sort of....... What do you think?

"Sure, I agree." She smiles. I think she doesn't really want to talk too far about it. Well, this is a tricky topic.

"May I ask something?" I say.

"Go on, Unnie."

"Why do you believe in your religion? Your God...."

Dahyun doesn't answer that immediately. "Umm.... I think generally it's because I believe what I read. It makes sense. It's a good religion too. It teaches us good things. And I think it's good to have something to hold."

"Sure. It's that simple....." I mumble. "Hey, good answer, Dahyun!"

"Hehe.... So, why don't you believe in any religion, Unnie? What's wrong?"

"I don't think nothing's wrong........"

"So???"

"Why do you think it's important?" I ask her back.

"Why not if it's good?" she returns my question.

"Hmm.... I just don't know which one is correct. It's so gray! Nothing convinces me. I think, as long as I believe in God, it's okay. God will understand that." I'm being honest.

"Hmm okay.... You asked me why it was important to have a religion. I guess, believing in one religion equals with appreciating God. You believe that God has created one true religion, but you don't know which one, right? I think, by learning the religions, it means we're proving our faith in God. Maybe there's no one perfect religion out there, especially when it is taught by the human. Human is an imperfect creature anyway. Maybe that 'one true religion' looks wrong just because of the humans who teach it. But, personally, I think it's better to have a religion. Instead of choosing the perfect one, just choose the best among them. Follow one and be learns deep about it. I'm sure God will appreciate our effort in trusting them....."

I see it coming. Everyone who I tell about my religion status always tries to teach me. It means Dahyun is still kinda innocent. But she talks to me very politely and doesn't get angry with my answers. She doesn't fight me. Maybe her intention it's not only to correct me. I can see that she also cares about me...... "I think that's kinda good idea," I say to her friendly, "So... What do you suggest me to do?"

"If you want to start learning one religion, I can teach you about mine. How about that?" She offers.

"Sounds fun! But, ehm, slowly, okay? I still can't even breath normally now after hearing your lecture, Dear. Shocked! I need time to understand things"

"Hehehe.... It was intense for me too," she confesses, "Yeah, accepting something new is not easy. I understand that..... Just come to me, if you have any question related to Christian, okay?"

I look at the excited expression from my pure-hearted dongsaeng. "I will....."

 

Apparently, we have gone around the entire building. From afar, manager oppa already looks ready to drive as home.

"Dahyun, can you do me a favor?" I ask her. "Don't tell the members about my belief, okay? Not the managers. Not anyone."

"Am I the first one to know?"

"Surprisingly, you are!"

"Hoho~ Should I tell your secret~?"

"C'mooon! Please don't......." I beg her.

"Should I, should I, should I? Hahaha..." Dahyun runs away from me to the car. She looks so happy teasing me. Tsk... So immature! I shouldn't tell her my secret in the first place. Hopefully, it will be something that can connect us tho. I'm so happy to think it that way.

 

I enter the car as I've reached it and immediately close the door. After going for a couple of minutes, Dahyun is sobbing secretly. "Oh my God, what happeeeeeens?" I ask as soon as I notice that.

Dahyun turns her head from the window. I can see her cheeks are already so wet. "Unnie, mianhaeyo........"

"Wae wae???" 

Dahyunt tries to answer but she just can't stop crying. Just a while ago she laughed so hard while teasing me, now she is like this. I lean forward and hug her immediately. 

"I don't think we shouldn't talk about it again soon. What do you think?" I ask her.

"Mhm....." She leans her head on my shoulder. I her head.

"What's happening there? Are you guys okay?" Manager oppa looks in the rearview mirror and asks us.

"It's okay, Oppa. We're not fighting, don't worry hehe....."

"Well, Haeju and Dahyun cry together. I shouldn't expect too much," he says. We chuckle automatically after hearing him who surprisingly makes a good point. I guess we both are really Twice's crybabies, aren't we, Dahyun-a? She lifts her head and takes the tissue from my hand to wipe her tears. I look at her. I wonder what interest things I can discover more from my Christian girl........

 

 



((author's note)) I have several chapters as draft and I feel like to post this one. The last poll tells me many things, including that we lack interaction between these two characters. Honestly, it was kinda hard to bring Dahyun to Haeju's story. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one :)

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Chapter 167: I LOVE IT HAEJUUUUUU!!!!!!
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Chapter 161: Please don’t tell me this is the actual ending. I’m in literal tears 😭 from this.
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Chapter 157: Author nim made me cry bc all of us ONCEs miss Mina so much :(
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Chapter 151: Will there be sequels to this fanfic?
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