Prepare yourself for some monologue ^^ enjoy!

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“Ready?”

Eunji smiled widely at her keyboardist,

“Wanjeon (totally).” The latter raised his eyebrows in wonder, nodded.

“I guess something good happened.”

Music started and Eunji’s voice blended in harmony.

I keep noticing the smallest changes in my appearance

I keep looking in the mirror and try smiling again and again

Getting up in the mornings feel lighter now

When I’m into one person, there are several symptoms that arise

Should I call you first? Or should I wait?

All day, I wonder what you’re doing

While singing, the recent dialogue of her and Taemin flashed back in her mind.

“Wait, don’t you need her contact to meet her?”

Taemin answered without looking back at her, “No, I have my way.” He took some steps before continued, “Moreover...”

“I don’t want to get it from anyone but her.”

I’m attracted to you

I’m attracted to your smile that I keep wanting to see

I’m definitely in love

Why is your smile so handsome?

You’re so charming

I can’t hide my heart

I think I love you

(Apink – Attracted to U)

***

Naeun couldn’t believe how childish she was. Two days had passed, but she still couldn’t get rid of her petty thought. Taemin’s words were still wondering around her head.

Yes, she had been thinking about Taemin’s words.

It hurt to hear that Taemin was forced to meet her.

It hurt to know that Taemin was actually hoping to have other choice than meeting her.

It hurt to learn that she was the only one getting excited.

She had experienced this a lot. Well, what did you expect from a girl who only ever had one-sided loves? Her poor heart had always been the one getting excited by itself. Her poor eyes had always been the only ones searching. When someone finally looked back at her, he would leave her anytime soon and she’d be the only one having lingering feelings left.

It’s scary.

She felt the mixed emotions from the past coming back.

It hurts.

She didn’t want to feel it again. That’s why she shut herself. But what happened now? Without her even realizing, had she opened the door ever slightly for him?

Was she too carried away?

Naeun ruffled her hair. Look, you’re thinking too much again.

She’s exaggerating and she hated it.

She hated herself.

She looked up to the bathroom mirror in front of her.

This is why nobody wants you.

***

“Sonna, still not feeling well?”

Seulgi asked. Naeun shook her head, “No, I’m just tired, Seulgi-ya...”

“Really? Did you even realize that I called you three times just now?”

Naeun looked at her, “You did?”

“There, look at you! Even the other day, you only responded to Taemin-sunbaenim, not me!”

Naeun widened her eyes, “I did?”

“Argh, never mind!” Seulgi turned away and pouted.

“...You know, you can share anything with me.”

Naeun didn’t respond.

“If you’re not ready, I’ll wait. Call me anytime.”

“Eung. Gomawo...”

***

Seulgi sighed, looking at her gloomy friend. It’s been three days, didn’t he do anything?

So she decided to get her answer. As she entered the Dance Practice 5, Jimin welcomed her with a horror look. “Mwoya, what are you doing here?”

“What’s with that face, am I a ghost?” she said in annoyance.

Ignoring the confused Jimin, she asked, “ya, what is Taemin-sunbaenim doing? Naeun is still acting weird.” She put her hands on her hips. “I mean, he looked like he was gonna do something last time.”

Jimin frowned, “you came here to ask him that?”

“Yeah, so what?”

“Then you were expecting him to be here, right? And you found me instead. Haha, sorry I ruined your plan.” He said in a mocking tone.

Seulgi frowned at him, “ya, what’s with you, Park Jimin? What plan—“ She was cut off as the sound of the door opening was heard.

The door revealed Taemin whose face turned into a puzzled look as he sensed the weird atmosphere.

“Um... am I disturbing something?”

“NO!” the besties shouted in unison, Taemin awkwardly responded, “okay...”

Seulgi turned away from Jimin and approached Taemin, “Sunbaenim, you haven’t done anything, have you?” Taemin was only raising his eyebrows at her so she said in a strict tone, “don’t tell me you don’t get what I’m saying.”

Finally getting her point, he sighed. “I just think that she needs some time alone.”

“What?” Seulgi asked in disbelief.

Taemin noticed her mad expression. “Why are you being like this?”

Seulgi was going to reply but he cut her off, “I’m just not sure what to do yet. Moreover, aren’t you her friends? Have you done something for her??”

He asked in frustration.

“Why do you guys keep pushing me to meet her? Why are you all implying as if I’m the one she needs when I’m just a new guy in her life?!”

Seulgi stood frozen as she had never seen Taemin exploding like that. She felt Jimin’s hand on her shoulder. “That’s enough. You should go, Seul.”

She was walking towards the door when she got herself back and spoke, “It’s not that I haven’t tried. That’s why I know I’m not the one she needs this time.”

As soon as she left, Taemin sighed heavily. “That was out of line. I’m sorry, Jimin-ah. Please send her my apologies later.”

Jimin only nodded