Everyone was present at the Dining Hall. They were having their breakfast early in the following morning. They were informed about their schedule ahead for the next days that they’ll be staying and to their delight, they’ll be able to explore the Village of Hangleton for that day.

“Lord Heechul apologizes for not joining you for breakfast. He was off to attend some important matters today and asked me to accompany you during your tour at Hangleton.” Irene bowed slightly.

“It’s alright, sunbae.” Nayeon stated, making the rest jolt by the sudden politeness.

“Ah, right. I almost forgot that Irene-ssi was once a Hogwarts student.” Jisoo thought.

Jisoo eyed the woman standing near the dining table, just on the back side of Taehyung and Jisoo couldn’t help but remember their conversation from last night. Jisoo suddenly felt curious about Irene’s relationship with Taehyung’s family.

“You don’t have to accompany us.” Taehyung muttred in between bites. “I can show them around here, myself.” He added, and Jisoo looked up to see Taehyung’s eyes already staring at her.

Jisoo flinched and quickly avoided his eyes. Taehyung on the other hand couldn’t take his eyes away from Jisoo, especially when he saw her staring at Irene standing near him. Taehyung glared at the girl standing behind him, thinking of what might be the reason that Jisoo kept on giving her a curious look.

“Now, what did Irene do this time that Jisoo’s acting like that.” Taehyung thought, still eyeing the two girls with curiousity. “You don’t have to come along, Irene.” Taehyung commented.

“I insist.” Irene said. “It is your father’s will that I must take you and your friends to the village.”

The rest just stared at the two, exchanging words. They obviously started to get uncomfortable with the atmosphere. Nayeon, Yunhyeong and Bobby couldn’t help but grimace by the way Taehyung was treating a sunbae while both Yuta and Johnny were giving Taehyung their scrutinizing looks, thinking of how rude he was towards a beautiful lady. While Jisoo and Taeyong were having a blank expression on their faces, feeling bored already.

“Can’t we just go and see the Village already?” Jisoo pouted and Taehyung couldn’t help but feel giddy inside by the way jisoo just made her lips like that.

“Just let Irene sunbae take us, Taehyung-ah.” Jimin finally joined in their conversation, stopping Taehyung from daydreaming. “Irene-sunbae is kind enough to offer us her help.”

“Aish. Fine.” Taehyung scowled but finally agreed.

*****

“So, are we perhaps walking?” Yunhyeong’s eyebrows furrowed when they arrived at the gate.

“We’re riding the carriages.” Irene answered.

“Pfft.” Bobby snorted. “Yeah, right. Maybe we can if Lee and his friends were to pull them.”

“What did you just say?” Johnny advances towards Bobby but Yuta was fast to hold him back.

“You stupid. Little. Arse!” Jisoo slapped her childhood friend in between each word. “Be nice!”

“Ow! Ouch! Fine! I’m sorry, okay?” Bobby whined, massaging his hurt arms.

“These carriages are being pulled by Thestrals.” Jimin exclaimed.

“Thestrals? You mean those invisible creatures?” Jisoo asked in awe, her eyes sparkled that made Jimin chuckled. “Wow! This is my first time seeing one!”

“Are you stupid? What do you mean by seeing one? They’re invisible, if you forgot.” Taeyong laughed. “They’re only visible to those who have seen death with their own eyes.”

“Tsk. Mr know-it-all.” Jisoo stuck her tongue out at him in return.

“Enough with your chit chats.” Taehyung intervened. “Let’s just go. There are two carriages that we can use. So, how should we divide ourselves?”

Everyone eyed each of the people present. They were ten of them in total, giving them the fact that there will be five persons each in a carriage. First, it was decided that Jisoo, Nayeon, Bobby and Yunhyeong would be riding in the same carriage and so were Taeyong, Yuta and Johnny. And that leaves Taehyung, Jimin and Irene. Jisoo eyed the three persons and felt bad about them. After all, they were basically the ones who will be showing them the village but there they were, feeling misplaced.

“Okay then.” Jisoo suddenly broke the tension. “Our group will take—”

*****

 “Why did you pick me?”

“It’s because we don’t want any more tension, Jimin-ssi.” Jisoo said a matter of factly and Jimin chuckled upon hearing this. “And it’s not like we’re sticking by this particular group all the time. It’s just for the travelling. My friends and I wanted for some awkward-free time even just for a short time.”

When Jisoo chose Jimin to join them in their carriage, Taehyung obviously got annoyed and he was about to say something against it but Jisoo was already walking away with Nayeon, Bobby and Yunhyeong following her from behind. Jimin just shrugged and ignored taehyung’s glare when he started to follow them too. Jisoo, Nayeon and yunhyeong sat on the other side of the seat while jimin went to sit beside Bobby on the other side, just across them.

“Yah, Jisoo-ya.” Nayeon nudged her friend beside her. “Don’t be sa straight forward about it.” She whispered, feeling embarrassed.

“It’s fine, Nayeon-ssi.” Jimin smiled. “Jisoo-ssi’s right. After all, this vacation is supposed to be for your comfort.” He added. “I just felt bad about the other group.” He snorted.

“I bet they’re mumbling miserably now.” Yunhyeong joined in on laughing.

“I bet my money on it, I’m sure