Apple of my eye

45

Everyday, Jihyo was reminded by her brother to always take things a step at a time and not rush things because if she does, she'll do something she'll regret and she doesn't want that. She always take her brothers advice regardless. 

Then came Tzuyu's birthday, June 14. Everyone was excited to celebrate her birthday, however, this time round, Chanyeol will be able to come. It would be his first time celebrating Tzuyu's birthday but Jihyo won't be coming. Although she really wants to but Chanyeol doesn't allow her because he sees her shaking. 

"i want to go"

"jihyo, you can't" , he's holding on tight to Jihyo to support her, "Jihyo, please, you're shaking like crazy", he then laid her down on the couch.

"Jihyo, stay at home. Don't force yourself" Jihyo then cried. Chanyeol went to hug her.

"i don't know why i'm so weak. I'm useless" 

"Jihyo, you're not useless. We all have our limitations. You are strong, you're body is just tired"

"i can't do anything right!" 

"Park Jihyo! Listen to me" he held her shoulders tightly, "you are not useless, you are not worthless, you are my gem, my sister. you make everyone you happy, you may not see it but your actions shows it. You make Sana feel like she has a purpose, you make your family happy, you make your friends feel special. Please, Jihyo. Don't ever think that way" he the hugged her. 

Right afterwards, "i'm staying here with you. You can't move. You need to rest" Chanyeol said as he rubbed her back. Then, they were greeted with a group hug. 

"don't say anything" Mina said to Chanyeol and they all just hugged. 

They all then sat down. Sana sat beside Jihyo and held her hand as the others talk to Chanyeol. 

"what are you girls doing here?"

"we just thought maybe we could give you guys a ride too" Momo said. 

Jeongyeon then added, "i got a van so i was thinking that since we got space, we could bring the two of you" 

"but the, we saw what happen" Dahyun said. 

"we can't just stand there and do nothing so we just followed along" Chaeyoung said. 

Nayeon then kneeled in front of Jihyo, "it's okay if you can't go. it's not your fault, really" Nayeon smiled. 

"i'm sorry. i really want to go, i really do but i can't move" 

"it's okay, Jihyo. Your health is more important than a party" they all turned to find Tzuyu walking towards Jihyo's back. Tzuyu then back hug her. 

"i'm sorry, tzu. i really am"

"jihyo, stop apologizing. your existence, my friends is the only thing that makes my birthday special. Makes me happy to be alive" and then Jihyo cried again. The girls all smiled and got into a group hug again while Chanyeol just watched.

"come here" Nayeon gestured to him but he shake his head. He just smiled, feeling relief to know that Jihyo has people she can count on when he's not there. 

So for the celebration they just had a movie night filled with movies, snacks, jokes, laughter, nothing to extreme. Jihyo even join in the teasing of Chanyeol and Nayeon loving story with the girls. 

The girls' boyfriends then came over, with Chanyeol's permission, of course. They stayed for awhile before having their own night out. Chanyeol didn't intend to make friends so he refuse to join them when they offered.