“NO.” 
 

Yena's face dropped as she watched Wonyoung walked away after rejecting her offer with no slightest bit of hesitation. She cursed under her breath before running ahead of her, then blocked her way and smiled, very determined.
 

“You know i wont stop until you say yes, right?” The older chirped, grinning like an idiot and gave the taller girl a stupid puppy eyes making her hiss in annoyance. “Yeah, try until you die.” Wonyoung replied in a flat tone before stepping aside and walked away, leaving Yena dumbfounded.
 

The older sulked and pouted but immediately followed Wonyoung, she's not the type who gives up quickly. She skipped towards the taller and grabbed her shoulders from behind. “Wonyoung-ah~ Pleaseeee. Do it for unnie?” She tried her best to make her tone sweet but to Wonyoung, it sounds annoying and irritating.
 

With a sigh, the latter turned around, her brows are deeply furrowed, and visibly annoyed at her— Yena still find her cute, Wonyoung looked like a angry baby bunny, she almost cooed if the taller girl didnt yelled. “Unnie! You know i cant! So, please, just ask someone.” Her voice getting lower until the end. Yena's not fazed at all.
 

“I will be there with you!” She tried again.
 

“That information wouldn't make me agree.” Wonyoung said, plain and blank. “Or everything. Ask anything or whatever, just not that, unnie.” She added and sighed, glaring at Yena.
 

“Come on~ It'll be fun! You'll go to the place you hated the most just to scream the name of the person you love! Isnt that sound promising?” Yena exclaimed, clapping lightly in excitement. When she thought she convinced Wonyoung there, her smile dropped again. Well, what would she expect. But she need to keep on trying.
 

“Unnie, NO. I already said NO. It's a NO.” The taller repeatedly said, trying to make Yena understand how much she doesnt want to accept her offer. The older just pouted then smiled. “Please?” She finally sincerely asked, desperate and serious. Wonyoung rose a brow and her face softened. Yena thought she succeeded not until—
 

“Yeah. Still a no. Goodbye, unnie.” She answered and stuck out her tongue before dashing away to the exit. Yena's eyes narrowed and sighed. 



 

When Wonyoung reached the convenience store, she looked behind her if Yena was following her when she saw no one, she lets out a sigh of relief. “God, that unnie is so persistent.” She mumbled before walking to the candies section, picking up a few sweets then walking along the aisle, spotting a food that will catch her eyes.
 

Wonyoung thought that Yena's favour was absurd, very absurd! No way in hell she would accept, even if Yena bribes her with stuffs like mint choco ice cream, nope, she wont be easily tempted by that!
 

Well, if you're all wondering what Yena had asked her to do. The older actually wanted her to go with her to the haunted house attraction of their school and shout the name of the person who theyre have a huge crush on. It might've not a big deal to anyone and consider it exciting and fun but to Wonyoung its not, because first of all: She has a fear of haunted house/haunted attractions or any sort of ghosts. Yes, a phobia, she's really terrified of going inside at such creepy places. A big no no.
 

Her fear started when she was nine. It was also Halloween and her cousins planned to go to the nearby haunted house with her. Of course little Wonyoung is excited, she had never been inside a haunted house because her parents are strict and wont really let her roam with her friends for trick or treat-ing, but today's Halloween was an exception because she's with her cousins and she's already a big girl. Her parents even made an effort to find the costume she really wanted badly, her favorite princess— Belle. The dress costs a fortune but the married couple didnt mind, its for their daughter's happiness and money is not a big deal to them.
 

And finally, after trick or treat-ing around the neighborhood, they bought tickets and they went in. Wonyoung was nervous when they reached the entrance, obviously scared and baffled at how scary and creepy the house is. The loud panicked and scared noises inside didnt helped either, with a sound of growling and scary screaming. She knew that haunted houses are meant to be scary but not like this, in cartoons it looked lively and bright, but in real life, its so scary and dark.
 

But she continued anyway, she still went with her excited cousins. When they entered,Wonyoung can still bear those scary looking props and creepy background laughing. They havent reached the middle when a vampire suddenly appeared and scared them, Wonyoung was surprised and terrified that she screamed her lungs out and ran away, only to bump into the props light wooden coffin then knocked off the lights and other props, she fainted after when she landed on the ground when she tripped over the mess she did. Her parents paid for everything that night and her cousins who went with her about that for the whole year.
 

With that, she gained phobias in haunted houses (also vampires, she really hates them) and never ever took a step again inside. No matter how her friends or cousins tried to make her go inside, she will run-away or cry to them so they wont force her in.

 

And now, for the second reason she doesn't want to go with Yena to that haunted house: because of her crush. She only secretly like the person and Yena is one of the people who knew it so she's hesitant, she cant even utter her crush's name without blushing or stuttering.
 

And her crush is Kim Chaewon.
 

The student council's president, the ace captain of their university's swimming team, the top 1 student of the senior high department, the girl with Beauty and Brain, the most kindest girl you'll ever meet despite of her cold look— okay you name it. She's the epitome of perfection, well atleast for Wonyoung. No wonder why Wonyoung and many others has a huge fat crush on the swimmer. Kim Chaewon is the 'it' girl.

 

Its not that she's embarrassed but, yeah its most likely like that. She would like to keep it to herself, its better than that way. Its not like Chaewon would notice her. Yeah, she got the height and a member of the university's volleyball team but its not enough, there's many people are more worthy for Chaewon's attention. She doesnt shine bright enough for her to notice.
 

Oh here we go again, being an emo girl about her crush.
 

She puffed her cheeks and took a deep breath before striding towards the beverage section and grabbed a yogurt drink then was about to go to the counter to pay her drink when a stranger suddenly popped out from the corner of the aisle, making them almost collide if Wonyoung didnt stopped her feet on time.
 

“Oh! Sorry, i didnt saw you there.” She apologized, damn her height, she cant really see people well that is much shorter than her.

 

“Jang Wonyoung-ssi?” A soft voice calls out and it was from the girl. Wonyoung looked down and her eyes almost popped out on its own sockets when her eyes landed into a familiar soft doe eyes.
 

Panic started to rush on her veins, and her whole body started to tense. OH MY GOD WHY IS SHE HERE? WHY NOW?


 

Chaewon blinks and tilted her head. “Uhm? Wonyoung-ssi?” She calls out once again, concerned about the tall girl who's frozen infront of her. Seems like her second call snapped her out of trance and she saw how the other girl's eyes started to shake out of nervousness.
 

“H-Hi, C-Chaewon-sunbaenim.” Wonyoung stuttered, her grip into her sweets and yogurt tightens. Her heart is beating wildly, she can feel her cheeks burning too. Wait, Chaewon called her name so she knew her! Oh my god, she knew her name!
 

The senior gave her a small smile. “Took you long enough to greet me, Wonyoung-ssi.” She teased the tall girl, chuckling lightly. Then her smile dropped when Wonyoung started to bow continuously while muttering a series of apologies.
 

“I-I'm so sorry, C-Chaewon-sunbaenim. I d-disrespected you, please forgive—” She just only stopped apologizing and bowing when the senior itself stopped her from doing it endlessly. Chaewon gently grabbed her shoulders and pushed her upper body slowly so she can stand up straight. “Easy there,” The senior exclaimed, and patted Wonyoung tensed shoulders. “It's alright. I'm just teasing you.” She said, before retreating her hand. “Dont apologize. If you will apologize again, i will be mad.”
 

And with that, Wonyoung pressed her lips together making Chaewon smirk. The tall girl started to scream internally because wow, that smirk is so rude! Her heart is quaking inside because of that.
 

“Uhm.” Wonyoung suddenly gained courage to speak, probably because she sensed that Chaewon wont say anything and was waiting for her to open first. “W-What're you doing here, sunbaenim?” She asked, trying not to be awkward and just be a blushing-mess infront of her crush.
 

Chaewon then glanced at the beverages section. “Hmm. I'm going to buy a drink before going home.” She said, before turning to her again. Wonyoung nodded and mentally smacked herself for assuming that her crush is following her. She's getting delusional. “Ahh yes, o-of course.” She muttered.
 

When Wonyoung realized there's no point on continuing their awkward and short conversation, she thinks its the right time to excuse herself even if she wanted to be with her crush for until god knows when but she wont risk it, she doesnt want to embarrass herself any further and the senior is about to go home.
 

“Uhm, C-Chaewon-sunbaenim. I'm glad to bump with you h-here, i d-dont want to bother you anymore and i need to g-go now! See you!” She said in a hurry and about to dash to the counter when she felt a hold on her arm, stopping her from doing so.
 

“Wait, Jang Wonyoung-ssi,” Chaewon said, gripping her arm with a strong hold, keeping her from running away then turned to her. “You're not bothering me. It's okay. Actually i have something to say.” She revealed making Wonyoung's heart skip a beat.
 

And whipped as she is, she nodded robotically and turned her body so she's facing the senior properly. “Okay, s-sunbaenim.” She whispered then almost fainted on spot when Chaewon gave her a sweet smile. “Just a second.” The senior said before fishing her hand on her pocket, searching for the certain thing and immediately showed that stuff to Wonyoung, almost shoving it on her face.
 

“Here!” Chaewon exclaimed, brightly. Wonyoung's face paled after seeing the familiar pink paper ticket.
 

“Well, our booth for this year is the haunted house and Chaeyeon gave us extras for free. I dont know who to give this and coincidently, i saw you here and decided to give it you instead, you're a great junior anyway.” She explained, waving the pink ticket then smiled brightly. Wonyoung faked a smile. “Hehe, no, sunbaenim i do not deserve—”
 

Chaewon's smile dropped, and Wonyoung started to sweat when the senior turned into her infamous ice princess mode. “I mean, Thank you so m-much, sunbaenim! I-I will surely use it well!” She blurted out, and awkwardly laughed, trying to hide that she's tensed and scared.
 

The senior's face went bright and soft again. “I will be expecting you there, Jang Wonyoung-ssi!” She chirped before grabbing her hand suddenly and passed her the ticket.
 

Wonyoung could only smile weakly at her crush. Damn if i'm not that whipped for you i will never accept this. Good lord heavens.
 

After that, Chaewon grabbed her drink and dragged Wonyoung at the counter then insisted to pay for their food, of course, the taller refused but Chaewon throw that look again making her silent and let the senior do whatever she wants.
 

When Wonyoung reached home, she immediately dressed up and threw her whole body on her bed, groaning at her pillow. She then sat up and sighed, picking up the certain pink ticket that Chaewon gave her earlier and scanned it.
 

She massaged her temples before gently putting it on her blazer's pocket, so she wont forget it tomorrow.
 

“Goodness. I cant run away because she will expect! Out of all why the haunted house! Arrgh, Yena will be happy if she hear about this.” She mumbled, ruffling her hair before started to flail her arms out of frustration. “Ugh Kim Chaewon! If im just not whipped for you! I will enter the place i hated the most because you asked me to.” She added, before lying down again, staring at her white ceiling then recalled the events from earlier. Its her first time having a chat with Chaewon, and thank god she didnt messed up that badly.
 

Wonyoung took a deep breath again. On the bright side, she learned that Chaewon knows her, patted her shoulders, smiled at her, grabbed her arm, held her hand, paid for her food— damn, that only happens when Wonyoung daydreams but that just happened earlier. She really interacted with her long time big fat crush.
 

Clicking her tongue, she searched for her phone and dialed Yena's number lazily.
 

“Hey, unnie. Can you go to my house today? I have something to talk with you, bring Yujin with you.” She said when Yena accepted the call. “And oh, i accept your offer but buy me mint choco ice cream on your way here.” She added before hanging up before Yena could scream and break her eardrums.

 

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Yena slapped Wonyoung gently who's biting her nails and kept pacing back and fourth. “Oi! Stop moving around, you're distracting the other students.” She whispered harshly to the youngest. A lot of students kept staring at Wonyoung, and everyone must already know that she really dont want to enter that god damn haunted house. Yujin snorted and ruffled Wonyoung's hair. “Yo, chill.” She said.
 

The tall girl looked at them with tired face. “How am i supposed to calm down or chill! You know how i hate haunted house, i'm traumatized by it! Damn i wont go out there alive at all!” She exclaimed, in panic and started to bite her nails again. Yena sighed. “We're already here, Wonyo. You cant go back now. Beside, Chaewon will be sad if she didnt saw you here.” With that, the tall girl froze and groaned like she's so done on herself.
 

Their talk last night went well. Yena and Yujin are happy for their friend well, Wonyoung, she doesnt know whether to laugh or cry. The two decided not to tease the youngest because Wonyoung really looked troubled and tired. And bet, she didnt sleep well last night because of overthinking.
 

“Wonyoung, we're with you. Its a great opportunity to face your fear! I heard that its not really that scary.” Yena tried to assure the taller girl, and after she said that a group of girls went out of the exit, crying and talking about how scary it is. Wonyoung looked at them with alert, and tried to run away when the line started to move again but Yujin caught her.
 

“Come on. You will finally know whos my crush is when we enter.” Yujin bribed, grinning like an idiot, hugging Wonyoung with her arm. “No thank you!” The younger grumbled.
 

Yena just shook her head and watched the twin tower bicker before looking at the haunted house excitedly.
 

The seniors really did step up their game on this one! They hired the big abandoned storage room and designed it pretty well, it really looked spooky.
 

After lining up for a few minutes, finally theyre next and Wonyoung kept trying to escape from Yujin's hold. “Nooooo! Let go of me! I wont enter that hell!” Wonyoung cried out, and Yujin just covered , trying to save her friend from embarrassment. Yena then looked Nako, who's tending the entrance before giving her their tickets.
 

The short girl looked at Wonyoung with pity. “Unnie. Will Wonyoung be okay?” She asked, really concerned for the younger. Yena nodded and smiled brightly. “She will be!” She answered with confidence as Wonyoung wailed behind her.
 

Finally, the group of juniors who're infront of them already got out of the exit, which means its their turn. Yena and Yujin joined force to drag the youngest inside. “I'm gonna die! Stoppp. I dont want to go!” Wonyoung screamed, and started to cry like a baby. The two have no mercy for the poor girl and just smiled evilly.
 

“Wonyoung you will like it, promise!” Yujin reassured as they took a step inside, thankfully, there's still no ghosts. Just dark and a few scary props inside. The taller girl finally gave up and wiped her tears, biting her lower lip, but her body is still shaking in fear.
 

Yena went to her side and patted her back. “Remember the bet! Haha! Just survive this Wonyoung and i'll give you a lot of mint choco ice cream!” She said, and started to walk. Yujin supported Wonyoung and let her clutch tightly on her arm. “Yea, hopefully.” She muttered, her face pale and gloomy as she braced herself.
 

And it began.
 

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!” 

 

“W-Wonyoung, calm down…”

 

“GO AWAY!!!!”

 

“Wonyoung! M-My arm... for god's sake.”

 

“YA! DONT LOOK AT ME! HELP! OH MY GODDDDD!!!!”
 

“Wonyoung calm down, its still only props! Theres no ghosts yet!”
 

“MOMMY! I WANT TO GO HOME!”

 

Yujin snorted and laughed, even if she felt her arm is going to be ripped. Yena just scratched her head, then looked forward, smiling when she saw the ghosts hiding from the coffin props and some on the dark corners. “Okay the challenge begins!” She shouted and almost had a heart attack when a toy spider fell down, and Wonyoung lets out a surprised scream, before stomping on it, crushing it completely. “I hate you, i hate you!”
 

Yujin was about to laugh when a white lady came out from nowhere. “OH MY GADNIS!” She took a step backward, and almost fell into her if Wonyoung dont have a tight grip on her arm. Well, its really scary and surprising.

 

“AAAAH—”
 

“JO YURI! JO YURI! I LOVE YOU!” Yena shouted on top of her lungs and with that, a man with a scary clown mask started to chase her. “!” She cursed and started to avoid the clown man by running into different direction while screaming but the guy followed her, leaving the twin tower alone there with the confused white lady who slowly went back to her hiding place.

 

“OH NO! YENA-UNNIE!” Yujin shouted and was about to run to the direction where Yena went when Wonyoung pulled her back. “Idiot! That clown will chase us too if we met halfway! Lets just go!” She shouted, and Yujin nodded before starting to walk again with shaking Wonyoung. And it started again.
 

Another ghost suddenly appeared from the destroyed coffin, making Wonyoung jump and almost kicked the coffin away. “SJHDJAJSKSJDHSHSHSH!!!!!”

 

It didnt end there, the ghosts continuously started to appear out of nowhere and Wonyoung felt like fainting, is already hoarse from too much screaming. God, she regret it all but she doesnt want Chaewon to be sad. Looks like she will have a fever for three days because of this.
 

Finally, they reached the part where's theres no ghosts at all. Only scary looking paintings and props with only a small faded green flashlight are the only source of light. Yujin took this as a chance to shout her crush's name.
 

“KIM MINJOO! I LIKE YOU A LOT! PLEASE DATE ME!” Yujin shouted confidently and Wonyoung snapped her neck to her friend, shock is evident on her face. “You like Minjoo-unnie—” She was cut off when the wall started to shake and someone grabbed her ankle, she started to jump while shrieking. “GO AWAY! DONT TOUCH ME!”
 

After a series of screaming and jumping around. Wonyoung is super drained. The ghosts kept scaring them and she felt like everytime that a ghost scare them, her soul left her body. She tripped once on the graveyard props, kicked the coffin with a person inside it (thankfully nothing bad happened), and the scariest of them all when a man with a fake chainsaw started to chase them down to the hallway with kids dressed up as demons pop out on the doors.
 

Wonyoung sat on the floor, breathing heavily, a kind ghost said that the exit is near and the taller girl immediately stood up and dragged the equally exhausted Yujin with her. “Wonyoung, come on shout!”
 

That doesnt matter, the most important thing is to get out of this hell hole. Finally, Wonyoung saw that theres no more ghosts around and happily skipped towards the exit, she can finally see it.
 

She thought its already the end when a vampire suddenly popped out infront of her and hissed then showed its fangs, making her screech, the loudest this night. It caught her off guard and out of a sudden, she screamed something.
 

“OH MY GOD KIM CHAEWON I LIKE YOU!” 

 

Wonyoung screamed, and the vampire froze. The taller girl covered when she realized what she had said.
 

“You like who?” The vampire asks, soft, almost a whisper. Wonyoung's eyes started to shake again when she realized that voice. Oh !
 

She awkwardly stood there, her heart beating quickly and prayed to the gods to make the ground eat her up because of embarrassment.
 

The vampire then ripped off the hat that is hiding her face and Wonyoung wanted to die on the spot. Because the vampire is the one and only Kim Chaewon. The senior is wearing a vampire make up, out of a sudden, Wonyoung thought that this vampire will be the exception to her fear, because this vampire is cute and harmless looking.
 

“I'm really glad you came, Wonyoung-ssi.” She said and smiled shyly. “But i didnt expected that—”
 

“WONYOUNGIE!”
 

“AHHHH!!!!” Out of shock, Wonyoung punched the person who called and surprised her, which is Yena who suddenly appeared from the other room. The said girl is currently lying on the ground with graveyard props, eyes closed, and fortunately, still breathing. The tall girl might have punched too hard that it knocked Yena down.






 

Wonyoung sat on the chair, her legs feeling jelly and throat dried. She took a deep breath and wiped her tears and sweat away before looking at Yena who's sitting on the corner while Yuri is gently pressing a ice compress on her cheek. Many things happened and Wonyoung cant help but to sigh. Earlier, they almost called an ambulance because Yena wont wake up after two minutes of being knocked by the youngest, thankfully, the girl woke up when Yujin pinched her nose so she cant breathe.
 

Chaewon, the kind and concerned senior decided to call out the staffs and stop for the night because of an accident then led them to the waiting room. Wonyoung almost screamed when Nako opened the door and theres a lot of ghosts are resting there. Chaewon saw how scared the poor girl was and asked her classmates to leave immediately, then comforted the tall girl who's on the verge of crying that time.
 

“Hey look at me.” She called out, and Wonyoung's lips wavered. She gently cupped her cheeks and wiped the tall girl's tears away, she can see the guilt, fear, and worry on it. “Its okay,” She cooes and let the girl bury her head on her shoulders and calmed her down then helped her to sit on the chair before excusing herself. After that, a girl with a bride costume entered and Wonyoung jumped in shock, but it was only Yuri. Wonyoung learned that the two are already dating just last week and planned all of this. Yena heard from Yuri that Chaewon will act up as a ghost there and made a plan with Yujin.
 

The younger is shocked but she doesnt have the guts to be angry and just called it quits.
 

Wonyoung already apologized, and Yena shrugged it off, saying its just a punch. It wont kill her, and its an accident.


 

A bottle of water was presented infront of her face. She looked up and it's Chaewon, handing her a water. She shyly grabbed it and muttered a thanks before opening it and took a large gulp. The senior dragged a chair infront of her and sat there, crossing her arms as she gently watched her drink the water until its empty. “Are you okay now?” She asked when she saw Wonyoung finished drinking and set the bottle aside. The taller girl nodded.
 

Suddenly, Yuri and Yena stood up, dragging Yujin out of the room, leaving them alone there. Wonyoung glared at her friends but Yujin only gave her a teasing wink.

 

“So what was that all about? You're really scared. Why did you still go?” Chaewon asked, eyes sad and worried. Wonyoung scratched her nape awkwardly. “Well, those two forced me and you gave me a ticket, sunbaenim. You said you will expect me a lot so….” She replied, embarrassed. “Sorry for causing troubles.” She added. The senior chuckled. “Wonyoung-ah.” She called out softly. “Can i call you that?” And Wonyoung nodded eagerly with that.

 

“Its okay, accidents happens, and we didnt do it on purpose. Dont apologize.” She said, and stared deeply at Wonyoung's eyes. “I just wanted to ask. Did i really hear that right?”
 

Oh there it goes
 

Wonyoung hung her head low out of embarrassment, damn that unintentional confession went wrong in many ways. Now, Chaewon is aware that she has a big fat crush on her. This is so humiliating!
 

“Well, yeah, you really heard it right,” She honestly answered, scratching her burning cheeks. “I-I like you, C-Chaewon-sunbaenim. Since freshman years.” She confessed, averting her gaze and looked at her shaking hands instead, her heart is beating loudly and Chaewon's intense stare wont help either.
 

The senior then chuckled. “Say that again without stuttering.” She commanded making Wonyoung look at her with wide eyes. “I-I…” Chaewon gave her a pointed look. She gulped before repeating it.
 

“I like you, Kim Chaewon-sunbaenim.”
 

And Chaewon smirks. “Thats more likely. Loud and clear.” She said before looking at her watch then suddenly fished out something from her pocket and Wonyoung is confused when the senior retreated her hand.
 

Its the haunted house entrance pink ticket.
 

The taller girl looked at her crush with a '?' on her head. Chaewon just only smiled at her before pulling out a pen out of nowhere and faced the table, scribbling on the back of the paper and checked it first and finally turned to Wonyoung's direction.
 

“Here.” She said, grabbing Wonyoung's hand gently before passing her the pink paper like she did yesterday at the store when they met. “My number is there. I expect you to text me later, yes?” Chaewon said before standing up, leaving Wonyoung still confused and dumbfounded but her heart skipped a beat when she realized what the senior had said.
 

But what Chaewon did next made her heart stop from beating.
 

The senior bent down a bit in her eye level, then cupped her cheek gently as ever before giving her a kiss on the other cheek. She threw her a mischievous grin when she saw her frozen into her seat, face beet red, and pupils shaking.
 

“Well, this vampire needs to go back at her job. I want you to go home with your friends now and take a rest before messaging me, understood, Jang?” Chaewon said, raising her brows. Wonyoung snapped back in reality and nodded then even gave her a salute out of panic making the senior laugh. The taller girl blushed again because Chaewon's laugh sounds like a music into her ears. Its so dreamy and melodic.
 

And with that, Chaewon retreated her hand before turning her body to the door then started to walk. Wonyoung just watched her, trying to calm herself down. But before the senior could go outside, she turned again.
 

“Oh, i almost forgot. Quit calling me sunbaenim and dont be formal, just call me unnie. Got it? See you tomorrow, Wonyoung-ah.” She said and threw her a smile before finally going outside, leaving her there alone.
 

Wonyoung just stared at the door for a few minutes, her mind blank, the recent events wont sink in to her head.
 

“Chaewon… Chaewon-unnie. Oh my god.” She muttered to herself and covered her reddening face, she felt giddy calling her name with unnie. She then looked at the pink paper and read what Chaewon wrote.
 

Wonyoung squealed and tried her best not to roll on the floor out of happiness. Best day ever!
 

She will definitely thank Yena and Yujin later because without those idiots, this wont happen.

 

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