Ep. 08: Like How a Flower Blooms into Something Beautiful

Love is Blind...But Their Friends Aren't
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Momo held up her camera, filming as Jeongyeon crouched over the grill, trying to get the wood to catch fire. They had planned to make hamburgers for dinner, but so far, they weren't having much luck.

"Do you actually know what you're doing?" Momo asked, teasingly.

Jeongyeon shot her a playful glare. "Of course, I do," she replied, as she added more wood to the grill. "It's just taking longer than I thought it would."

Momo chuckled. "Well, I hope you figure it out soon. I'm starving," she said, zooming in on the grill.

Jeongyeon let out a sigh of frustration. "Me too. I don't know why this isn't working," she muttered, as she tried to adjust the wood.

Just as Jeongyeon was about to give up, Nayeon appeared with a smug look on her face. "Let me handle this," she said, snatching the burgers from Jeongyeon's hands.

Momo quickly followed Nayeon with her camera as the older girl confidently strutted towards the house. Jihyo couldn't help but laugh at the scene unfolding before her. "Looks like we're having grilled burgers after all," she commented to the rest of the group.

"Except that it will be grilled in a griddle instead of a camp grill like what most campers use," Jeongyeon sighed.

Jihyo chuckled and nodded in agreement. "Well, it's not like we're in the middle of the woods. We're still in Nayeon's backyard," she said with a grin.

The group laughed as they watched Nayeon and Momo disappear into the house with the burgers. Even though it wasn't the most traditional camping experience, they were still having a great time together. The mood was relaxed and carefree, and they were all enjoying each other's company.

After a while, Jeongyeon finally managed to get the fire going for the bonfire. The group gathered around it, sitting on dining chairs which they managed to bring outside and roasting marshmallows. Momo continued to film, capturing every moment.

Jeongyeon took a deep breath and began to speak in a low, ominous voice. "Legend has it that there was a young girl who lived in these woods many years ago. She was known for her beauty and kindness, and many of the local villagers admired her. But one day, she disappeared without a trace."

The group leaned in closer, captivated by Jeongyeon's storytelling.

"Rumor had it that she had been taken by the spirits of the forest, and that she could be heard crying out for help on quiet nights. Many people claimed to have seen her ghostly figure wandering through the woods, her eyes filled with sadness and despair."

Nayeon shivered, her eyes wide with fear.

"But the scariest part," Jeongyeon continued, her voice rising in volume, "is that if you listen carefully on certain nights, you can hear her screaming out for help. And they say that if you hear her scream, it means that you're next."

"And then..." Jeongyeon let out a loud scream, "AAAHH!" causing Nayeon to jump in fright. The rest of the group laughed, relieved that the story was just a tale.

Momo couldn't resist a grin as she panned over to Nayeon's face, zooming in on her wide-eyed expression. "Got it," she said, chuckling as Nayeon gave her a playful shove.

"Hey, I wasn't that scared," Nayeon protested, trying to hide her smile.

Jihyo laughed and teased, "Oh come on, Nayeon. I could see the tear in your eye from over here." She gave her friend a playful nudge.

Nayeon rolled her eyes but couldn't help but laugh. "Okay, maybe I was a little scared," she admitted.

The group continued to sit around the fire, telling more stories and jokes, enjoying the warmth of the flames and the company of each other. Momo continued to film, capturing all the fun moments to remember the camping trip by.

Dahyun, Sana, and Sunoo sat around a small bonfire on the beach, the sound of waves crashing in the background. Sana's parents had just informed them that they would take a walk along the shore, leaving the three teenagers alone.

Dahyun poked the fire with a stick, watching the sparks fly up into the night sky. "This is so cool," she said, looking around at the dark beach. "It's like we have the whole place to ourselves."

Sunoo nodded in agreement, his eyes wide as he took in the sight of the stars twinkling above them. "Yeah, it's amazing," he said, his voice filled with wonder.

Sana smiled, happy to see her friends enjoying themselves. "I'm glad we could all come out here together," she said. "It's nice to have some time away from everything."

Sunoo let out a heavy sigh, his expression turning serious. "Yeah, school has been drowning the hell out of me lately," he said, his voice laced with exhaustion. "This trip is really helpful, though. It's nice to be able to relax and forget about everything for a little while."

Dahyun nodded sympathetically, knowing how stressful school could be. "I hear you," she said. "Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning too, with all the homework and studying... plus the swimming competition."

Sana's expression turned concerned as she remembered Dahyun's injury. "How's your foot doing, Dahyun?" she asked, turning to her friend.

Dahyun grimaced slightly, rubbing her foot with her hand. "It still aches a bit, but not as much as yesterday," she said. "I think the ice and rest helped."

Sana nodded, relieved to hear that Dahyun was feeling better. "That's good to hear. You should still take it easy though," she said, giving Dahyun a gentle smile. "We don't want you to make it worse."

Dahyun nodded in agreement, knowing that Sana was right. "Yeah, I'll be careful," she said. "Thanks, Sana."

Sunoo suddenly spoke up, his eyes lighting up as he turned to Sana. "Hey, are we still doing the friendly volleyball match tonight?" he asked eagerly.

Sana nodded, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Of course, we are. It wouldn't be a beach trip without some friendly competition," she said with a grin.

Sunoo turned to his sister, a playful smirk on his face. "Sorry, noona, but you can't join us. You're injured, remember?" he said teasingly.

Dahyun pouted, wanting to join in on the fun. "But I'll be...really careful," she protested.

Sana shook her head, firm in her decision. "I'm sorry, Dahyun, but I can't let you play. We don't want you to make your injury worse," she said gently.

Dahyun sighed, knowing she couldn't argue with Sana's logic. "Okay, I guess you're right," she said, reluctantly accepting Sana's decision.

Sunoo gave his sister a sympathetic pat on the back. "Don't worry, you can still cheer us on from the sidelines," he said with a grin.

 

Sunoo and Sana started the friendly volleyball match, with Sunoo serving the ball over the net. Sana moved quickly, her reflexes sharp as she returned the ball with a solid hit. Sunoo was surprised by her speed and skill, even as a varsity volleyball player himself.

As the game continued, Dahyun watched from the sidelines, cheering on the two simultaneously. She couldn't help but feel a little jealous that she couldn't join in on the fun, but she knew that Sana was right in not letting her play with her injured foot.

Sana and Sunoo continued to play, their movements fluid and coordinated as they rallied the ball back and forth over the net. They were evenly matched, each one determined to win the game.

Finally, after a long rally, Sunoo spiked the ball over the net, and Sana dove for it, making a spectacular save that sent the ball back over to Sunoo's side. He returned it with a powerful hit, but Sana was ready, leaping up to block the ball and sending it back over the net once more.

The game continued, with Sana and Sunoo exchanging hits and spikes until finally, Sunoo managed to score the winning point. He and Sana high-fived each other, both panting and laughing from the intense game.

Dahyun clapped and cheered, proud of her friends for their impressive skills. "Wow, you guys are really good!" she said, beaming with admiration.

Sana grinned, feeling proud of herself for holding her own against Sunoo. "Thanks, Dahyun," she said, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "I used to play a lot with my cousins back in Japan."

Sunoo chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief. "You should join the varsity team, Sana," he said. "Or at least join the sports club."

Sana shrugged, a small smile on her face. "I'm not really interested in it," she said. "I just like playing for fun."

Sunoo looked at her in surprise. "But you're so good! You could be a varsity player," he insisted.

Sana shook her head, her smile widening. "It's just not my thing," she said. "I prefer to play casually, without any pressure or expectations. It's more fun that way."

Dahyun nodded in agreement, understanding Sana's perspective. "Yeah, sometimes it's better to just play for fun," she said. "No pressure, no stress."

Sunoo nodded in agreement with Dahyun. "That's true. But if you ever change your mind, Sana, just let me know," he said. "I know a lot of people who could help you get into the sports club."

Sana smiled gratefully, touched by Sunoo's offer. "Thanks, Sunoo," she said. "I'll keep that in mind. Who knows, maybe I'll change my mind someday."

Dahyun's eyes lit up as an idea came to mind. "Hey, why don't we go night swimming?" she suggested, looking at her friends expectantly.

Sana's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Night swimming? Won't the water be freezing cold?" she asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Sunoo, on the other hand, seemed eager at the prospect. "That sounds like a great idea!" he said, grinning at Dahyun. "I'm up for it!"

Seeing the excitement on both Sunoo and Dahyun's faces, Sana couldn't help but feel a little left out. She didn't want to be a wet blanket, so she decided to join in the fun. "Okay, let's do it!" she said, a hint of excitement in her voice.

Dahyun clapped her hands in excitement, thrilled that they were all on board with the idea. "Yes! This is going to be so much fun!" she said, practically bouncing with excitement.

As they made their way to the shallow part of the sea, Sana couldn't help but feel a little nervous. But the moment she plunged into the water, the cold shock taking her breath away, she couldn't help but laugh with joy. It was a night they wouldn't forget, filled with laughter and memories that would last a lifetime.

Sana splashed water on Dahyun's face, laughing as her friend sputtered and shook the water out of her hair. Dahyun glared playfully, plotting her revenge in her mind.

"You just awakened a sea demon, Sana," Dahyun teased, her eyes sparkling mischievously.

Sana giggled, trying to stop Dahyun from pushing a big splash of water on her, but the girl didn't seem to hear her. She raised her hand in defense, but it was too late - Dahyun had already unleashed a huge wave of water, soaking both of them and causing them to shriek with laughter.

Dahyun continued to play in the water, moving with a grace and ease that seemed almost like she was a water bender, fighting against Sana. She splashed and kicked, her movements fluid and playful.

Sunoo and Sana watched her, laughing at her childlike antics. They couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and freedom, as they played together in the water, without a care in the world.

"You're like a little kid, Dahyun," Sana said, grinning at her friend.

Dahyun stuck out her tongue playfully. "I know, but it's so much fun!" she said, splashing water at them.

Suddenly, Dahyun did a tornado move, splashing so much water on Sunoo and Sana's face that they had to quickly retreat. They were practically drinking the water from what Dahyun was doing, and they couldn't stop laughing.

"Noona, you're going to drown us!" Sunoo said, wiping water from his eyes.

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