Mina's POV

Have you ever felt that, something is bound to happen? Like the feeling that That you can’t place what it is but somehow you can predict what was gonna happen next?

Well, I did.

A lot of times.

And most of the times I predicted right.

And I hate that at this time, my prediction was right.

Ever since that day, I never saw Chaeyoung again.

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The next semester started and I was so excited. I will get to see Chaeyoung again. I can confirm her feelings and maybe…… just maybe, make her mine. 

But to my dismay, no Chaeyoung appeared in the University.

Even Tzuyu and Dahyun often skips lunch.

It actually made their girls a little less cheerful, but they said that they’ll be with them till the end.

Whenever they do come to lunch, I will always ask where Chaeyoung was, and they will always reply with “I don’t know.”. I think they genuinely don’t know where she was but at the same time, they have and IDEA where she could be, but doesn’t want to tell where.

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Preliminaries exam has already passed and no Chaeyoung appeared.

Lunch time, the two came for the first time in 2 weeks.

As always, I asked where Chaeyoung is.

They just shrugged. And the same answer was said.

They don’t know.

I really don’t know what happened to me but I snapped.

Maybe because I really miss the cub. I mean, we parted with no goodbyes.

The last thing I knew about her is about her dad being admitted to the hospital.

I snapped hard.

I shouted at the two.

Yelling, calling them names, and to why would they hide Chaeyoung.

I was kinda paranoid since I really miss the cub, so much.

Good thing that there were only a few people on the cafeteria that time and Momo and Sana managed to calm me down.

Eventually, I apologized for my attitude and tantrum. I explained that I really can’t handle not seeing the cub. And the tense atmosphere was lifted. 

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After class I checked the results.

Her name was still on the board, along with the name of the two.

Top of Arts department.

That means she is still a student here.

That gave me a little hope.

I was about to go home when I bumped into someone.

Déjà vu…..

“Sorry…” I bowed and was about to leave.

But the person suddenly grabbed my arm.

“Yah….. I already apolo...….gized……”

Oh my Heavens.

Is this real?

The guy who was holding my arm is the one of the guys Chaeyoung beaten up at the stop.

He goes to the same university……

“Where is your little petty girlfriend … huh?...”

I yanked his arms and ran as fast as I could.

I went directly to my dorm and locked the door.

What the heck….

He is on the same university as us? How- wh- what……

Too tired from today’s event. I slumped myself on the bed, not caring to wash myself, and went to sleep.

Another month has passes. Still…. No Chaeyoung….

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It was now currently the week of Midterm exams. 

I was on my way to the library when I caught a glimpse of a familiar figure walking out of the Dean’s office, not walking actually, she is running, like she is afraid that someone will see her here.

She cut her hair. It's shorter now. And she dyed it brown.

“CHAEYOUNGAH!?” I shouted.

I ran after her. But hell, I forgot her agility. She quickly vanished out of my sight.

I cursed under my breath. After I stabilized my breathing, I went to the library to study.

And get my mind off things.

When will you come back. Chae…

I shookt my head and proceeded with my planned task.

I was so focus on rewriting my notes when someone joined me.

“Hey, Sana.” I smiled.

She smiled back.

“Care for me to join?”

“Not at all.” I arranged the books scattered to give her some space.

She sat in front of me and took out her notebooks.

There was silence at first. Then, I noticed Sana continuously glancing at me.

I sighed.

“What is it? Sana.”

I can see her gulp in my peripheral  vision, So I put my pen down and looked at her.

She was fumbling with her hand.

“Nothing. I just want to know if you’re okay.”

I furrowed my eyebrows. “Why wouldn’t I be okay?”

“It’s….. it’s just that…..” she gulped again.

She leaned in and whispered “I saw Chaeyoung…. Here…. At the university…”

She really is here…..

Sana must have noticed the change of my mood as she suddenly sat beside me and hugged me.

I really miss her. It’s what? 3 months since I last saw her? It felt like years….

“Where?” I asked.

“At the arts room.” 

“…”

“…”

“Do you want me to go with you?” Sana asked.

I nodded.

I wanna engulfed her into a tight hug and never let go.

We tidied our things up and prepared to go to the arts building.

We went out of the library.

I turned the corner and someone suddenly pulled my arm…

I looked back.

It’s him again…….

This time, he brought friends with him. There are 5 persons in total.

I looked beside me and saw another 2, holding Sana down.

I glared at the guy in front of me.

“What do you want!” 

He smiled creepily.

“I want my revenge.” He leaned in. We are now on eye to eye level.

“No person will ever get away from harming me.”

He then stood straight and looked around.

“Where’s your girl?” he then looked at me.

“Like hell I know..” I mumbled.

He harshly grabbed my chin. I winced.

“Stop that!” Sana screamed at the side.

He whipped his head on the voice direction.

He released his grip on my chin and went towards Sana.

I gulped at what I think he was about to do.

He is now in front of her.

He slowly raised his hand and about to slap Sana whose eyes we’re closed tight when I shouted.

“DON’T ING HURT HER.”

I gritted my teeth. And he stopped his movement. His palm almost touching Sana’s cheek.

Since there is only one person holding me down, I easily escaped him by stepping on his foot.

I ran towards them. Pushed him aside and punched one of the guys holding Sana as she kick the groin of the other.

We both ran.

Unfortunately one of the guys caught me.

“Go!” I shouted at Sana.

“B-bu” she was trembling. And I am sure she was just trying to be brave.

“Just go!” I don’t care what happens to me anymore.

I just want Sana to be safe.

I was absolute on my decision and I am sure it was shown on my face.

Sana gulped. “I will come back, Mina. I promise. I will get help.”

Another guy was about to ran after her but I tripped him.

“Go! Sana!” and then she finally ran away.

Someone grabbed a fistful of my hair and faced me to their direction.

“Well…. Well…. Was that a touching moment? You being heroic to you dear friend?” He smiled creepily.

“ you!” I said.

He smiled wider.

“I don’t think you know me at all.” He signaled the other guy to hold me and follow him.

'I have to be brave'. I continuously told myself.

We we’re somewhere at the back of the University. I never knew that this place even existed.

All the old equipment of the university are here.

No wonder no students even tried to go here.

He grabbed one of the old chairs and sat on it.

“Now let me introduce myself.” He smiled. “I, am Mingyoung. One of the heads of the gang here in school.”

He scoffed.

“I can’t believe that someone doesn’t know me. Even your girl.”

He stood up.

He slowly walked towards an old box while humming.

“Now…. What would I do with you…” He opened the box and scrambled through it.

He pulled various tools. From Knives to hammers. Then he pulled an iron bat last.

“Now.. this will do.”

He, again, signalled his pawn. 

Then they made me kneel.

I knew that my knee was scraped, and it hurts as hell, but for some reason, I’m not scared at all. 

Like something was bound to happen. 

Mingyoung dragged the bat towards me. He crouched, to see me eye to eye.

“Now. Tell me. Where. Is. The. Girl?” emphasizing each word.

“Like I told you. I. Don’t. Know. And even if I did, I will never, ever tell you.” 

I can feel that he’s pissed.

So short-tempered.

He stood up. He gritted his teeth.

“I don’t hurt beautiful girls, but you are tempting me to do so.” He gave his bat to one of his followers and gave him a knife in return.

He grabbed my hair and threatened me with the knife.

He pressed it against my face.

“Now, btch. Are you ing spilling or not?”

I just glared at him.
 

He started to press the file harder. I can feel my skin getting cut slowly. I closed my eyes due to the pain.

Then the next thing I know.

I felt nothing.

Nothing.

As in, nothing.

I slowly opened my eyes and was faced with a broad shoulder, arms protectively held out to me. Mingyoung on the ground, looking surprised.

“Chae….”

She just glanced back. She looked at my cheek.

I notice her expression harden. Her jaw clenched, her eyes filled with anger.

 She looked back at Mingyoung, who is now standing up.

“Look who’s here. The knight in shining armor.” He smirked.

“I’ve been waiting.” He played with the knife on his hands.

“I believed that this has no effect on you.” He threw the knife and took his bat.

Chaeyoung slowly took a step back and leaned back.

“Mina, go run.”

“What! Again? No. I am not leaving you Chaeyoung.” 

“Mina.” She said sternly, not taking her gaze away from Mingyoung.

“No. I don’t want to leave you.”

“This is for your safety Mina!”

I hugged her from behind. Not caring at our situation at the moment.

God, I missed her scent.

“No! And what!? After this you’re gonna vanish again? Just like that? You don’t know how much I missed you Chae! And you want me to leave you here! What if something happened to you. I can- I- No! I can’t bear it to lose you like that again!  It’s just months Chae! But for me! It felt like years! Chaeyoung! I- I-“

She quickly turned around and silenced me with her lips. It’s a brief gentle kiss, but it’s enough to make me crumble down.

“I Promise that I’ll show up at lunch again. Just. Go!”

I then, saw one of Mingyoung pawn on her back, with a piece of wood in hand, about to hit Chaeyoung. 

“NO!” I shouted. 

Then suddenly, the guy was on the ground. Both Chaeyoung and I looked at the tall figure dusting her hands.

She just nodded at us.

“MINA!?” Sana shouted at the side.

I looked at her. She was with Momo.

Chaeyoung held my cheeks. “Go to them.”

She then released her hold as someone tried to attack her again.

I quickly ran towards the two, but was followed.

Then Dahyun came charging at the guy.

They both stumbled down. Dahyun started to land punches while the guy try to dodge it

“No! One! Messes! With! Our! Girl!” she struggled.

Then Dahyun was pulled to the side. And thrown beside Chaeyoung and Tzuyu who was dodging the attacks

More guys came. From 7 people to 11. Their leader just standing on the side.

The 3 we’re cornered.

Sana and Momo pulled me to the farthest side to avoid the chaos. 

“Chae…..”

Please, be safe.