Yuna invited Ryujin later to her house that same evening.

“To discuss the logistics,” she vaguely texted. 

“Oh, Ryujin-ah, Yuna’s in her room.”

Ryujin beamed and slightly bowed to Yuna’s parents, “Thanks, auntie.”

“Mm. Have you eaten dinner yet?” Ms. Shin replied back.

“I have, thanks for the offer though!” The eighteen-year-old replied as she took off her shoes. She made her way upstairs as if it were her own home. Yuna’s house was practically her second home for the past nine or so years.

Knock knock.

Yuna opened the door and looked at Ryujin, her eyes unreadable. They stood barely a foot apart and neither wanted to say the first word. There was tension and Ryujin was well aware of it.

She smirked, “Are you gonna let me in or what?” 

Yuna returned to reality and took a step back in order to do so.

The older girl made herself at home and immediately laid down Yuna’s bed, patting a empty space next to her. Yuna however, seemed the most serious she’s been for the past sixteen years of her life.

“No fooling around, Ryujin. Sit up.” She sat cross-legged on the spot next to her.

Ryujin rolled her eyes, “You’re making this into a big deal, it’s really not something to overthink-”

“Um, yes it is. I have rules!” Yuna emphasized the last word and leaned back to grab the sheet of paper on her desk. Ryujin shifted to get a better look at whatever the blonde was holding up to her face.

“Are you ready to listen?”

Ryujin found the whole situation kinda cute actually. Yuna, a relationship , was clearly growing overwhelmed with her own idea.

“Yes, ma’am.” She sat up and mirrored Yuna’s seating position.

Yuna nodded with a poker face, (Cute, Ryujin couldn't help but think), “Okay, rule 1. If you start to like a guy or Chaeryeong gets into a relationship - especially if she wants to get in one with ME - we immediately end this.” 

Ryujin tilted her head to the side, “Wait, a guy?” 

“Yeah, I mean, you’re straight right,” Yuna paused and her eyes widened.

“Wait, you… you’re gay too?!”

Ryujin couldn’t help but smile, “Damn, I’m offended. You call me your best friend and you don’t even know I like girls?”

Yuna gawked and facepalmed not long after. , what have I done!

“Ryujin, the only reason I thought you were the best candidate was because I thought you were straight! I… How come I never knew? Well maybe cause you never told me any of your crushes.” Yuna was rambling now, but Ryujin could only think of one thing. 

A bittersweet smile appeared on her lips,

Maybe cause the only crush I’ve