“There’s a weird looking guy following you with a camera, just play along sweetheart, okay?”

  Oh no , did she think that…?

  “God I haven’t seen you since eleventh grade, what have you been up? We soooooo need to catch up!” She pulls away from the hug to tug both of Nayeon’s hands into her own, a little difficult seeing as they were covered by long, sweater paws and she was still feebly holding onto the convenience store bag like her life depended on it. Nayeon stares at her in stunned disbelief, open mouthed and she was grateful she had the face mask on so the kind stranger couldn’t see how stupid she looked right now. She laughs, loud and bright into the mostly silent night and leans in with a grin.

  “I’m Jihyo, remember?” She says with a teasing wink, linking arms with Nayeon as she leans back in to whisper softly. “I’ll walk you back home, okay?”