“Woah!” Wendy looks up in surprise at the person who just stepped into the room.

 

There wasn’t even any knocking to announce her arrival. The giant baby of the group had arrived with a large container tumbler, flowers and bag.

 

“Hey.”

 

Not even looking at the patient on the bed, Joy placed the tumbler on the sliding table, dropped the bag onto another table near the bed, added her own fresh flowers into the vase. Wendy just sat still, watching the maknae do her stuff about the room.

 

“Your toiletries and belongings are in the bag.” She pointed at the bag she had just brought, “This tumbler has some porridge and soup in it. Eat it when you’re hungry.”

 

“T-Thanks. Wow.” Wendy’s gaze roved from one item to another.

 

“How are you feeling?”

 

“I’m good.”

 

“You look dazed.” Joy stated.

 

“I didn’t expect you to bring me all these.”

 

Joy scoffed, “I may be the maknae but I’m actually quite sensible.”

 

“I can see that.” Wendy chuckled.

 

Joy let out a sigh, “Well, if you’re okay, I’m leaving for my next schedule.”

 

“So soon?”

 

The younger shrugged, “Do you need anything?”

 

Wendy stared at those brown orbs a little longer than intended. Joy raised an eyebrow.

 

“I know we’re aren’t exactly on very good terms since… that… But i would like to change things from now.”

 

“Change things?” Joy frowned.

 

“Was it something I’ve done?”

 

“What?”

 

“Was it something I’ve done before that made you dislike me so much?”

 

“You’ve lost me there.”

 

“You tell me. I keep getting these vibes from you.”

 

“What vibes?”

 

“Vibes of you disliking me.”

 

Joy blinked, “Disliking you?”

 

“Am I wrong?” Wendy asked, biting her lips and the younger one realizes what’s going on.

 

“I… never… had those thoughts before…”

 

“Really? Are you just trying to pretend nothing’s wrong?”

 

“I’m being honest, unnie.”

 

“It’s just… We were close before, Sooyoung ah.”

 

Joy gulped at the statement, “I-I know. Well, things change.”

 

“Can’t we be close like we used to be?”

 

Joy looked at her shoes.

 

“It’s kinda lonely without having someone bothering me.”

 

Joy chuckled softly, “Bothering you?”

 

“You used to bug me to make you food.” Wendy smiled.

 

“I did.”

 

Wendy held out her hand, “Stay a little longer.”

 

Joy hesitated for a couple seconds before sitting herself down on the bed beside Wendy. She began fidgeting with her fingers to which Wendy held. She jumped a little at the contact.

 

“What are you doing?” Wendy snorted teasingly, “Don’t have that bad habit.”

 

The giant baby looked away and Wendy took a deep breath.

 

“Look… I wanted to tell you something.”

 

“You’re actually a guy right?”

 

Wendy gathered her strength to shove at Joy, “!”

 

Joy laughed and involuntarily fixed Wendy’s hair, “What is it, unnie?”

 

“I just wanted to say I’m sorry. I’ve been a bad unnie, not noticing how much stress you must be having, what with school and work.”

 

“I’m fine.” Joy responded calmly, “I’m actually more worried about your foot.”

 

“Wow.” Wendy stares questioningly, “You… worry about me?”

 

Joy scoffs and rolled her eyes, “Why wouldn’t I?”

 

“I don’t know. You’ve been distant lately.”

 

Joy fell silent but then smirked, “Be honoured that I have you in my thoughts.”

 

“Alright.” Wendy tried not to laugh but failed.

 

“What’s that?”

 

“It’s Seulgi.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“She said this bear is her and I should hug it to remind me of her.”

 

“What?” Joy snorted and leaned forward to grab the bear away, “How lame. I can get you something way cooler than this.”

 

“And what would that be?” Wendy attempted to snatch the bear back but Joy held it out of her range.

 

“That would be… this!” Joy tossed the bear away onto the couch.

 

“Yah!”

 

“Why? Do you like that bear so much?” Joy challenged.

 

Wendy half pouted and half glared, “I hate you.”

 

The younger gave a triumphant laugh, “Now Seulgi unnie is out of the picture!”

 

It was Wendy’s turn to snort, “I’m surprised I missed this side of you.”

 

Joy smiled, “On second thoughts, I’ve really found you the perfect gift that tops over everything you’ve been given.”

 

“You’re ridiculous, Park Sooyoung.” Wendy wanted to laugh.

 

Joy plopped back down beside Wendy with a smile.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"That is myself!"