HEARTBEATS [2KIM AU]

seven

Unlike the usual Saturdays, the overall mood since Chaewon woke up seems to be gloomy. Rain is pouring outside the window where the sunlight usually peeks to wake her up. Even with all the reassurance Minju has gave her yesterday, it didn't shake off the fear of something changing between their bond. Before she closed her eyes last night, her mind was clouded with all the thoughts that she doesn't want to happen. Seeing the rain outside didn't cheer her up, it made her remember how they usually play under the rain when they were kids. Would that be the same until now after she had confess what she's feeling? Will they be laughing and doing their thing with normality, like how the rain can't stop them from going out their houses?

She didn't feel like standing up from her bed, she doesn't have energy to do so. She reached out on her bedside table and got her phone. As soon as she opened it, she was contemplating whether to send a good morning message to Minju, that's the first thing every morning even they'll be meeting later that day. She felt awkward to do so after not getting a response from the younger yesterday. She said that it was fine even if Minju wouldn't say anything at all but inside her, she knows that she'll suffer more and will be more awkward if she won't. 'What if she'll say yes to my confession just because she doesn't want to ruin our friendship? Then she'll feel suffocated as she didn't feel anything that would her to leaving me?' That was one of the thousand thoughts running in her head as she stared blankly on her phone. She just snapped out of it when a notification popped in the screen as it made a sound that a message just came in.

It was Minju. She doesn't know what to do, she's scared to read it. She's getting mad to herself, why was she acting this way when the Minju acts normal as if nothing happened. She sat up and inhaled to calm herself, her eyes closed. When she thought she's all set, she tried to smile and keep herself from thinking anything.

Minguri

Good morning, unnie!
8:39 a.m.

Good morning too, Minju-yah!
8:41 a.m.

Wah~ For the first time, I woke
up first, huh?

Anyway, I'll pick you up later at
3. We'll go somewhere so dress up. Don't ask, it's a surprise! I'll get
going now, had morning plans.
See you!
8:42 a.m.

Okay, I'll see you then!
seen. 8:43 a.m.

Chaewon sighed and didn't want to think a lot, she placed her phone to the bedside table once again. "Okay, let's do this!" She cheered and put a smile on her face then looked at the rain. 'After the rain, comes the rainbow with the sun. It's gonna be alright.'

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Time check, it's 2:45 when Minju finished wearing her shoes. She once again looked at the mirror and smiled at her reflection. 'Nothing could go wrong if I'll choose happiness when it's offered before me.' She went on their door and as her came in contact with the doorknob, her mother called out her name. "Goodluck and enjoy. You deserve it. Take care like always." Her mother remarked as she smiled on her daughter with her motherly smile. She surely knows what her daughter needs right at that moment, Minju was more than thankful for that. "Yes, eomma. I have everything you said. I'll have a good time."

She smiled back and headed out, on her way to Chaewon's house whose house is just a few blocks away from hers. She walked on the wet street, under the now clear sky. The rain had fortunately stopped before the time they'll head out. Minju gave a lot of thought about her decision and she even asked her mother about it. Her mother didn't give her answer instead, she helped her make up her mind. Thanks to her mother, she thinks that she won't have any regrets on the decision she chose.

"When it comes to love, you should sacrifice sometimes. Being selfish would do you no good but regrets that will keep you awake every single night."

Realizing that she's now in front of Chaewon's house, she can't help but think of the older. 'Regrets won't be made if I do what I desire.' She knocked on the door and unlike the weekdays, Chaewon was the first person to greet her as the door opened instead of her mother. Minju smiled looking at the girl in dress, she often see her in dress but she looks more astonishing today. That Minju didn't realize that she's staring. "Does it look bad? I just thought I'll try this new dress but I can-"

"It's very well, it suits you, unnie. You know to yourself that you look good. So, shall we?" Minju reassured then offered her hand for Chaewon to hold, which the older gladly take with a slight blush on her cheeks. She had heard Minju compliment her, more than a thousand times but she felt a little embarrassed for some reason. They talked casually with Minju leading the conversation as the older seems to be more nervous than usual. The younger noticed it but she chose to not give much attention to it as the older might get more embarrassed and conscious. She thought that it was cute though, it's the first for years since they spend time together.

They took a taxi to get in the restaurant where Minju's mother had reserved a table for them earlier in the morning. As soon as they arrived, Chaewon knew this place was so familiar. It was all too familiar to her, how can she not know her favourite place to eat? Her eyes are sparkling with excitement as it's been a while since she got to dine in here. She sure have missed it. She was also surprise when she found out that a table was already reserved for them and it was her favorite place. "Yah, Minju-yah. When did you reserved us a table?"

"It's not me actually but I did ask for it, it was this morning. I was worried that we won't get to sit on your favourite spot. Love the view?" Chaewon hummed and before she could say a word, the waiter greeted them and handed them the menu for them to order. Their table was located at the second floor of the restaurant, it was at the back part where they could see a beautiful scenery of the sea, Chaewon's type. While waiting for the food, with the calming atmosphere of the restaurant by the jazz background music, their eyes were as well pleased. They were talking as they wait, pointing here and there when they spot something on the sea. Chaewon was able to keep her mind off the thoughts that are drowning her since yesterday, she have no thoughts but great ones.

"So what are we doing next after this?" Chaewon asked as she sipped from her glass. After getting in one of her favorite place, she was intrigued what awaits after their meal.

"Hmm, is there any place you want to go before we head to our final destination?" Minju didn't really have any idea what to do today because they usually either hang around their houses on Saturdays or somewhere near their neighborhood. Whatever they do together was fun anyway, they were imprinted on their minds. They were kept on their memories, every image of them smiling and laughing together, those are enough to be called great memories.

"Well, how about the mall since it's near here anyway. We can find something to do in there." Chaewon shrugged as she as well don't know what she wanted to do but nonetheless, Minju thought that it wasn't a bad idea. They have tons of things to do in there, there will be something that will eventually get their attention. Soon enough, their foods have arrived. They ate well, the restaurant serve only good foods indeed, proving that it's one of the best place to dine in around Seoul. When they were done, the two were arguing who would pay but Minju won so she paid. She was able to convince the older that it was her idea and she reserved it for her to eat her favorite food without paying.

They took another taxi on their way to mall. They walked around the big place to look for something that they can do and fortunately, they saw the shop for making scented candles. It intrigued them that they wanted to try. To make it more ffun and meaningful they decided that they will make it for each other instead of just making for themselves. With a teacher to guide them for the process, they succeeded on making 3 each and gave to each other as a gift. They sure would use them well. After their hard work, they went on a pastry parlor and ate before they decided to head on the final destination. While they were on the taxi, Chaewon had noticed that it was the way to their neighborhood.