Byulyi’s weird behavior wasn’t only hurting Yongsun. She was especially close with Wheein and Hyejin. Closer with those two than any others in her group. Besides Yongsun of course. Concentrated in her attempts of ignoring Yongsun’s whole existence, Byulyi had also been avoiding talking to any of their friend group. Being caught with them meant questions. And the answers she wasn’t ready to give them up just yet. But was Byulyi ready to give up her friends for her secrets? Not only was she hurting Yongsun but also her friends. Byulyi honestly felt that she didn’t deserve to call them that anymore. They could do better than her. 

Regardless of Byulyi’s standoffish behavior, Wheein and Hyejin are curious as to how Byulyi could go from checking up on Yongsun at lunch to make sure she ate to not even acknowledging her presence even sitting next to each other. Yongsun wouldn’t even give them a hint when they had asked. They thought it would be best not to ask Yongsun again due to her fragile state. It wasn’t like their usual fights. Anyone could see. Everyone knew they never ignored each other for more than a few days. Until now. 

Hyejin and Wheein missed their friend terribly. They understood she was running from something but from what. Yongsun? Something else? Yongsun gave them no answers but Byulyi was an easier target. And Byulyi’s two younger friends had formulated their own plan. Answers they would get. It was usually their job to help fix Byulyi and Yongsun problems when the stubborn two were taking too long on their own. This was just another case for the younger girls to solve it seemed. 

Wheein would text Byulyi to come over to her and Hyejin’s dorm. Telling Byulyi that they missed her a lot and needed to catch up. Just the three of them. Like old times except one was missing. But for now it would have to do. 

Wheein: 

Unnie can you come over soon? 

Hyejin and me miss youuuu

Pleaseeeee we’ll get you free drinks too :)

Byulyi: 

Sorry I’m busy. 

I have a thing already.

Wheein:

MOON BYULYI HOW CAN U BE BUSY 

WHEN I HAVEN’T EVEN TOLD YOU WHEN TO COME HANG OUT

Byulyi:

oH

i- 

oof

sorry I wasn’t paying attention

Wheein:

unnie please

do I have to post those embarrassing pics I took of you when you were drunk?

Byulyi: 

NOPE

NO YOU DON’T HAVE TO

IM COMING

Wheein:

ew that’s what she said 

jkjkjk gross

OKAY YAY I LOBE YOU 

Byulyi:

ur nasty why do i still talk to you

when do u want me to come over?

Wheein:

its called love 

thats why i am still putting up with you be thankful

come over tonight for dinner 

u can stay the night with us

if thats okay with you?

Byulyi:

hmpf ur annoying

be thankful ur cute

otherwise you’d be dead

okay i will see you soon then puppy

Byulyi reluctantly knocked on Wheein and Hyejin’s shared dorm room. Her hands growing sweaty and she waited for the door to open. She’d been there so many times but this time it felt weird without her best friend