Chapter 20

the thin line between love and hate
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Soojin pulled her scarf up to cover as she rubs her hands together; The weather had suddenly shifted from light wind to really cold by the end of the classes but thankfully she had brought her scarf and gloves just in case; Too bad that wasn't enough considering her skirt; The girl was standing by the parking lot as she watches the sea of students eagerly make their way out of school, glad that school day was over for the day. 

 

As for the head cheerleader, she stood there thanks to Shuhua's request early that day; The younger had something to say and so there was Soojin waiting for her and hoping this wasn't any of her jokes, otherwise she might use her scarf to choke her for making her wait in the cold. 

 

"Soojin" She turned around and saw Shuhua walking towards her, wearing a big coat that Miyeon had given on her birthday early that year; She pretended she didn't like it but was always wearing it on cold days. "Let's go?"

 

"Uh?" The older asked in confusion. "I thought you were going to tell me something-"

 

Shuhua nods. "I will, but we can walk and talk. Right?" She gestured for Soojin to walk with her and so the older did, both ignoring some of the students looking at the very well known pair of enemies walking together in what looked like peace. "I don't want you to get home late, your parents would be upset"

 

Soojin shrugs. "They don't really care, they're always busy with work" She comments as they make their way out of the parking lot and start to walk down the sidewalk. "What you wanted to talk about?" 

 

"Would you really help me get together with my crush?" Shuhua asked, suddenly and Soojin felt like she almost tripped on thin air by this question; Especially how calm Shuhua sounds. 

 

Soojin pulls her scarf down so she can talk properly. "I mean… Yeah-"

 

"She has a boyfriend," Shuhua added. "Are you going to help me to break them up?" 

 

Soojin is silent as she stops mid walk while Shuhua keeps walking before she realizes the older had stopped coming along, stopping as well and looking back at Soojin with a confused look; Soojin would help, almost, anyone with their love life. Even Shuhua.

 

But to ruin someone else's relationship...

 

"No, that I can't do," Soojin said, looking down awkwardly. "Maybe you really should move on instead of trying to hurt other people like that" 

 

"But I want her"

 

How was she supposed to answer that? Should she yell at the younger? It was her duty as the older, right? Put her in the right path and correct her. Yet the awkwardness she felt for some reason wasn't because of what Shuhua had asked to do, but because of something she couldn't quite explain. 

 

The idea that Shuhua loved someone so much to the point of wanting to do that surprised her; and bothered her for some reason.

 

"You can't have everything you want" Soojin replied with a frown as she looked up to Shuhua who was surprisingly smiling at her; The soft squint on her eyes was a hint that it was a genuine one, like when they're under the bleachers early.

 

"I guess you're right" The younger replied before walking again, leaving Soojin stunned in place before she looked back again to the older and gestures with her hand for Soojin to come. "Come on… I'll walk you home, Unnie" 

 

'unnie?' That was the first time since they've met that Shuhua had called Soojin 'unnie' without being sarcastic or mocking her; She wondered what this sudden change is about and without thinking twice she started to walk side by side with Shuhua again, the silence between them was actually comfortable. 

 

"What costume will you wear?"

 

"huh?"

 

"For the halloween party at school" Shuhua asked, and Soojin suddenly remembered of the event that the cooking club decided to organize this year; She was looking forward to the spooky looking food. 

 

"I dunno" Soojin shrugged. "I didn't pick one yet and to be honest I kinda forgot about it" She added and Shuhua chuckles as she shakes her head. Typical Introverted Soojin. "What about you?"

 

"A vampire, maybe?" The younger replied. "I think I would fit very well" 

 

"You're pale enough"

 

"and irresistible to the ladies"

 

Soojin rolled her eyes. "Yeah, Yeah"

 

The older watched as Shuhua used her breath to warm her hands before rubbing them together, which made Soojin look down at her own hands in the gloves before looking back at Shuhua again as she considers her options of offering the following:

 

"Do you wanna hold hands?" 'what?' this was probably the worst moment for her brain to malfunction like this, she just wanted to ask if Shuhua wanted to wear her gloves, not if she was up for some hand holding. 'Why am I so bad with words!?'

 

Shuhua looked at her, surprised by the sudden offer and Soojin wanted for a hole to form and swallow her up to avoid this embarrassing situation, especially as she saw the younger smile.

 

"Seo Soojin, you're so romantic" Shuhua said, holding Soojin's hand. 

 

"Hey! Hold on a second-" She protests as Shuhua laughs and keeps her hand in a firm hold while Soojin tries to wriggle her way out of her grip with no success. When did she get so strong? "Let me go!"

 

"But, Unnie you said you wanted to hold hands!" The younger teased, interlocking their fingers, which made Soojin turn redder much to Shuhua's amusement. "I thought you had finally stop denying your love f

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Aizbox
#1
Oh, it's been a while! After what had happened, I stop reading anything related to SooShu or any (G) I-DLE pairings. My heart was too heartbroken by it but I miss them. I miss reading fictions about them, and I'll start once again.

Thank you for writing! I just hope you're always healthy and happy 😊
PakChoi #2
Chapter 60: I'm crying 😭
X-ZERB_areia
#3
Chapter 60: Like one of the chapter said, not everything ends with a happy ending since sad ending is more realistic.
TiffanyTUL
#4
Chapter 60: Whyyyyyy
barkingatminji
#5
Chapter 60: that was a ride
barkingatminji
#6
Chapter 57: at least shu's first kiss was soojin
barkingatminji
#7
Chapter 55: oh my gawwwd, i didn't see that coming but i thought it wad someone like soojins sister
barkingatminji
#8
Chapter 51: im really starting to worry abt what those two are hiding from the others
barkingatminji
#9
Chapter 38: awwww
barkingatminji
#10
Chapter 36: they are s sweet