Ep. 04: Will We Ever Talk Again After This?

Love is Blind...But Their Friends Aren't
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Sunghoon dribbled the basketball between his legs, the crowd watching intently as he showcased his freestyle moves. With a sudden burst of energy, he leaped into the air, twisting his body in a 360-degree spin before landing gracefully back on the court.

The audience erupted in cheers, the sound echoing throughout the gymnasium. Sunghoon's teammates cheered him on from the sidelines, impressed by his incredible skills. With a grin on his face, Sunghoon continued to show off his freestyle moves, weaving in and out of the opposing team's defense.

The crowd was on their feet, cheering and clapping as Sunghoon dribbled the ball with ease. His freestyle moves were like nothing they had ever seen before, and it was clear that he was the star of the game. Even the opposing team's fans couldn't help but cheer as they watched Sunghoon's incredible performance.

Sunghoon dribbled the ball towards the center of the court, his eyes scanning the court for his teammate, Jay. With a quick flick of his wrist, Sunghoon passed the ball to Jay in an impressive freestyle move. Jay caught the ball with ease and quickly maneuvered past the opposing team's defense.

Sunghoon and Jay had been practicing their freestyle moves for months, and it was clear that their hard work had paid off. They were a dynamic duo on the court, with Sunghoon's incredible skills and Jay's agility and speed.

As Jay dribbled towards the opposing team's basket, Sunghoon followed close behind, ready to assist if needed. The crowd held their breath as Jay went in for the layup, the ball bouncing off the rim before falling into the basket.

The gymnasium erupted in cheers, the audience unable to contain their excitement as Sunghoon and Jay continued to dominate the game with their freestyle moves. It was clear that they were a force to be reckoned with on the court.

Dahyun watched in amazement as Sunghoon showed off his skills on the court. She couldn't believe how effortlessly he dribbled the ball and made his way through the opposing team's defense.

"Wow, he's really good," Dahyun said to herself, impressed by Sunghoon's performance.

Sana, who was sitting beside her, overheard her comment and chuckled. "You seem to be really drawn to any sport, huh," she said teasingly.

Dahyun's cheeks turned pink as she realized she had spoken out loud. "I guess so," she said with a small smile. "I just really appreciate people who are good at what they do."

Sana nodded in agreement. "I know what you mean. Sunghoon is definitely a natural on the court," she said, admiring the way he passed the ball to his teammate Jay in a freestyle move.

As they continued to watch the game, Sana turned to Dahyun and asked, "Do you know any other sports besides swimming?"

Dahyun smiled, feeling a sense of pride in her athleticism. "Actually, I've played a lot of sports growing up," she said. "I played volleyball, basketball, and even ran track in high school. I guess you could say I'm just a really sporty person."

Sana looked at her in amazement. "Wow, that's really impressive. I had no idea you were that much into sports," she said.

Dahyun shrugged modestly. "I just like to stay active and challenge myself," she said. "It's not about being the best, but about pushing yourself to be better."

Sana nodded, impressed by Dahyun's attitude towards sports. "That's a really great mindset to have," she said. "I wish I had that kind of motivation."

Dahyun smiled encouragingly. "It's never too late to start," she said. "Maybe we can try a new sport together sometime."

Sana grinned, excited by the idea. "I'd like that," she said. "Who knows, maybe I'll discover a hidden talent."

Dahyun blushed at Sana's enthusiasm and couldn't help but feel a bit shy. "I thought you might not be interested," she admitted.

Sana laughed, shaking her head. "Why would I turn down the chance to try something new with a friend?" she said. "You're being silly, Dahyun."

Dahyun's heart broke a little at the mention of the word 'friend.' She never hated the word until now. She always thought of Sana as more than just a friend, but she didn't know how to express her feelings. She didn't want make things awkward between them too.

She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but she knew that she couldn't force her feelings on someone else. As the game continued, Dahyun found herself lost in thought, trying to figure out what to do about the situation.

 

Sunghoon's heart raced as he dribbled the basketball up the court. The game was tied, and there were only a few seconds left on the clock. This was it, the moment he had been waiting for. He bounced the ball between his legs, the crowd watching in anticipation.

As he approached the three-point line, Sunghoon jumped again, this time spinning around in the air before releasing the ball from his fingertips. The ball sailed through the air, the sound of the buzzer echoing throughout the gymnasium.

With a flick of his wrist, Sunghoon added a touch of freestyle to his buzzer-beater, causing the ball to spin backwards before landing perfectly through the hoop. The crowd erupted in cheers as Sunghoon fell back to the ground, a grin on his face.

It was a moment that would go down in history, and Sunghoon had done it with style.

 

Sunghoon's teammates swarmed around him, congratulating him on the impressive shot that had just won them the game. But as the crowd continued to roar, Sunghoon's attention was drawn to one person in particular.

Sunoo, who was still cheering loudly from the sidelines, caught Sunghoon's eye. Sunghoon grinned and made his way over to him, still basking in the glory of his buzzer-beater.

As he approached, Sunghoon saluted Sunoo playfully, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "That one was for you, Sunoo!" he said, still catching his breath.

Sunoo felt his cheeks grow hot as he tried to process what Sunghoon had just said. He had always been a fan of his friend's skills on the court, but he had never expected him to do something so flashy just for him.

"Thanks," Sunoo stammered, feeling a bit overwhelmed. "You really didn't have to do that."

Sunghoon just chuckled, slinging an arm around Sunoo's shoulders. "I know," he said. "But where's the fun in that?"

Sunoo smiled, feeling a warmth spread through his chest at the gesture. Sunghoon may have won the game for the team, but in that moment, he had won Sunoo's heart.

Mrs. Myoui noticed Sunghoon standing next to Sunoo, who was Dahyun's younger brother. Turning to Mina and Dahyun, she said with a smile, "Those two boys seem to be really close."

Mina and Dahyun exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit flustered by Mrs. Myoui's observation. They knew that Sunghoon and Sunoo were more than just friends, but less than lovers. It was something they had kept to themselves, not wanting to share with anyone just yet.

"Um, yeah," Mina stammered, trying to come up with something to say.

Dahyun nodded in agreement, feeling her face heat up with embarrassment. "They've been friends for a long time," she said, trying to play it off as nothing more than that.

Mrs. Myoui seemed to sense their discomfort and quickly changed the subject, talking about something else entirely. But as Mina and Dahyun watched Sunghoon and Sunoo laugh together, they couldn't help but feel a mixture of happiness and apprehension. They knew that their secret wouldn't be hidden forever, but for now, they just wanted to enjoy the moment.

After a moment of silence, Mrs. Myoui turned to the girls and asked, "Would you like to grab a late lunch together? There's a nice restaurant nearby that I've been wanting to try."

Mina and Dahyun looked at each other, then back at Mrs. Myoui. "Sure, that sounds great, mom," Mina said, trying to mask her unease with a smile.

Dahyun glanced over at Sana, wondering if she had other plans for the evening. She couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation, hoping that Sana would agree to join them.

"Sana, do you want to come with us?" Dahyun asked, her heart beating faster as she waited for Sana's response.

Sana smiled warmly, "Of course, I'd love to!" she said, making Dahyun's heart skip a beat. Dahyun couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement, knowing that she would have the chance to spend more time with Sana.

With a smile on her face, Dahyun turned to Mrs. Myoui and said, "We're all in, let's go grab something to eat."

 

As they walked towards the restaurant, Mrs. Myoui fell into step beside Mina while Dahyun walked beside Sana. Dahyun noticed that Sana was walking close to the passing cars, and she couldn't help but worry for her safety.

"Hey, Sana, why don't we switch places so you're not walking so close to the cars?" Dahyun suggested.

Sana looked surprised but grateful. "Oh, thank you, Dahyun," she said, blushing at the thoughtfulness of her friend.

Dahyun couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth at Sana's reaction. She had always been the type to look out for others, but it felt different when it was for someone she had feelings for. As they walked, Dahyun found herself stealing glances at Sana, feeling a sense of contentment just being in her presence.

As they continued taking the sidewalk, the crowd grew thicker as more students began to pour out of the stadium. Sana couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the mass of people and found herself instinctively clinging to Dahyun for support.

Without a second thought, Dahyun wrapped her arm around Sana's shoulders, providing a sense of comfort and security. Sana's heart skipped a beat at the gesture, feeling a sense of closeness and intimacy that she had never experienced before.

Sana couldn't help but steal glances at Dahyun. She noticed that Dahyun was looking at her at the same time, and before they knew it, their noses accidentally brushed against each other. They quickly looked away, feeling a sudden rush of embarrassment.

Sana's heart was pounding in her chest as she tried to steady her breathing. She couldn't believe how close they were, both physically and emotionally. For a moment, it felt like they were the only two people in the world.

When Dahyun looked away from Sana, her eyes landed on a nearby tree. "Wow, look at that tree," she said, her voice slightly shaky. "It looks amazing, doesn't it?"

Sana glanced at the tree and then back at Dahyun, noticing the way the latter was trying to calm herself down. She couldn't help but smile, feeling a sense of fondness for the girl beside her.

"Uh, yeah, it looks nice," Sana replied, feeling a bit awkward but also amused by Dahyun's sudden distraction.

As Mina turned to look at them, she noticed Dahyun and Sana walking closely together, almost huddled. "Is everything okay back there, guys?" she asked, a hint of laughter in her voice.

Dahyun and Sana quickly looked up, startled by Mina's sudden interruption. "Uh, yeah, everything's fine," Dahyun said, her voice slightly higher than usual.

Mina couldn't help but laugh at the two, noticing how flustered they seemed to be. She knew that there was something going on between them back there but decided to play it cool and not push the issue.

"Alright then, let's hurry up and grab some food before the restaurant gets too crowded," Mina said, taking the lead as they continued on their way.

 

Jihyo and Momo were driving around town, the radio playing in the background as they tried to find something to do. They had invited Jeongyeon and Nayeon to join them, but both had other plans and couldn't make it.

"Those two always bickering," Jihyo said with a sigh, shaking her head as she thought about Jeongyeon and Nayeon. "But at the end of the day, they always stick together. It's like they can't live without each other."

Momo nodded in agreement, a grin spreading across her face. "Yeah, one second they're ready to start World War III, and the next they're acting like they want to kiss each other," she said, makin

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