It was an unspoken agreement between Hyerin-sshi and I that no one will talk about that incident – no questions will be asked and no explanation to be heard. I know she has a lot of questions in her mind but I am thankful that she keep her mum about that.

I wiped my tears dry as I helped myself up, wincing every now and then because of the punches I’ve received. I looked at Hyerin-sshi and saw that she’s still sobbing at one corner.

“I’m sorry.” I whispered at her and pats her head. She turned to me, horrified and worried about the bruise that I can feel at my cheeks.

“W-what--?” she muttered. I shook my head and smiled apologetically, hoping she would understand that I don’t want to talk about it. I know she’s worried but I saw her sighed.

“I’m fine.” I told her, reassuring her that I’m okay even though we both know that I am not. I know she didn’t buy my excuse and I’m thankful she just kept silent after that.

“D.O.-sshi” I heard her call my name. “You are up next, please be ready within 5 minutes.” She said before leaving me inside the tent to look for some of the production staffs.

I put my phone down and readied myself. This would be my last schedule for this week. After this photoshoot for an advertisement, the company has given us 2 days vacation in preparation for our concert tour.

*

“Cheers!” everybody said as we raised our glasses. Since everyone was given 2 days off we have decided to rent out our favorite barbeque place and have some drinks – all members including our staffs.

“Let’s go for a roadtrip tomorrow, just us.” Baekhyun suggested. Everyone nodded in agreement enthusiastically.

“I volunteer to drive, but where are we going?” Chanyeol asked. We all turned to Baekhyun.

“How about the beach?” he asked.

“Won’t it be cold to visit the beach now?” Suho-hyung asked since we are nearing the month of December. Some of us nodded in agree