Sana knew how quickly life could change. She had seen it happen up close repeatedly, like the day she was scouted by JYPE or the day she was announced as a member of Twice. Sana knew that life could change quickly, and yet she was still surprised when the world turned its back on her in an instant. 

It was a misunderstanding, a situation that was entirely not her fault, and yet the change was so sudden that Sana still couldn't wrap her head around it. Hate messages, ugly and endless, were flooding a post that was meant to be nostalgic and optimistic. Sana's hands trembled as she held her phone, unable to stomach another moment of the darkness that now clouded her world.

"You really shouldn't be looking at that," a voice next to her murmured. Sana turned and saw Nayeon gazing at her with concern, a light frown creasing the older girl's features.

They were lying on Sana's bed together. A short while ago, Sana had asked the others to give her space to deal with the onslaught of hate on her own, and somehow Nayeon had taken this as an invitation to follow her back to their shared bedroom.

Sana had really wanted to be left alone, but she hadn't complained when Nayeon climbed wordlessly into bed alongside her because it was Nayeon, and she knew Nayeon was looking out for her, like always. And now she was grateful that Nayeon was right there beside her, reaching over gently to take the phone out of Sana's hands. Nayeon set the device aside, her eyes never leaving Sana's.

"This hate wasn't meant for you," Nayeon murmured gently. She nudged Sana's shoulders and flashed a toothy grin that drew out the tiniest smile from Sana. But Sana's smile collapsed a moment later, unable to withstand the weight of the darkness.

"Why did this have to happen?" Sana mumbled, referring to the way her words were being twisted beyond recognition. "I know it's not my fault, but then why do I feel so bad about it?" Sana rolled onto her side and away from Nayeon, curling into a ball with her knees pulled up to her chest as though she could hide from the unprovoked hate in this smaller form. "It's not fair..."

"No, it's not fair," Nayeon agreed with a sympathetic smile. "But it won't be like this forever." Sana felt Nayeon's arms wrap around her, steady and reassu