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The Wise Monkey's POV:


It's a fine afternoon. Soojin's resting at her home, all she had today were few morning classes and she was good to go rest. She could go meet up with Joshua as she promised like many weeks ago but she couldn't be bothered to. She had fully expressed and implied to her new friend that she wasn't the type that liked to hang out in the few free time she gets; she could lay down on her mattress and watch idols or dramas instead. Poor young man, the one friend he makes in Korea, it has to be a one who feels like they barely exist.

Maybe they should keep their distance.

Maybe not. Who knows! I tried to dig up him and all I could arrange is: he's a very sweet and gentle person. And seemingly harmless.

Anyway.

Soojin's now checking her messages since her Kakao notification went off. There's only a few who message her and just as I hope that it be Jongho, a smile adorns her face. I look into her phone and viola! It's from him.

'Annyeong, my dear noona.' It was what got the girl smiling. 

Did I mention to you how bold and improvising Jongho got with his words these days? He's been flirty, not too much that it's in her face but not too subtle that she doesn't notice. He'd push some boundaries and she'd ignore it. It's his way of getting her comfortable and completely back to the Daisy he knew, she thought. She'd flirt back, just the joking way Daisy used to, but she guessed it wasn't enough considering how stronger Jongho would still be in the game. So most of the times, she'd ignore it. Maybe one day, she'd prove to him and the others that she completely accepts them now and wants to be friends with them. She's ready for it, but unlike the old times, they're not neighbours who practically met and lazed around in each others' houses every day.

Soojin decides to text back to Jongho.


Soojin:

Hii

Jongho:

Saw you were online. Free hour?

Soojin:

No, I'm at home. Classes ended early. Wbu? No work or studies today?

Jongho:

No work for me rn but later and yes, I have 2 study, exams are coming. I don't know if hyungs will allow me to go to work later tho.

Soojin:

Y?

Jongho:

I'm sick with fever but originally it was a cramped leg muscle. I stayed home the whole day yesterday bcos I couldn't walk and later felt feverish, don't want to take another day off.

Soojin:

well, is it better today then?

Jongho:

I can manage to walk, fever is worse.

But I can manage to go to the company.

Soojin:

hmm...

Jongho:

I expected you to say something like 'don't go, you should stay and rest' or a 'get well soon' at least. I'm hurt:(

Soojin:

of course, it hurts. your leg's hurt and you have a fever too. 

Jongho:

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