True but Unrequited

Tutors.

Third person's POV

<<Seems like the room didn't change at all huh?>> She said after entering her room that didn't see her owner for a while.

<<You've been gone for a few months, what changes do you expect?>> Irene said pissed causing Yixing to laugh. Soojin was the only one who seemed off.

<<Don't tell me you're still mad at me?>> Shuhua said laughing a little bit.

<<Of course not, why would I? I only found out that you were moving to another country the same day you were leaving and you didn't even dare to come and say goodbye properly, so yeah.. no big deal.>>
The older girl said looking at her nail while having her arms crossed.

<<You said I was gone for few months so...>> The Taiwanese said clearly joking pissing her friend more.

<<I'll go. See you unless you plan on leaving again without a warning.>> Irene said before slapping Shuhua's arm causing the youngest to laugh and groan at the same time.

<<You have to fix that later.>> Yixing said laughing while caressing his wife's arm. Soojin was worried for the girl's reaction but it looked like Shuhua wasn't affected at all.

<<By the way, I have to go. I have few meetings to attend to.>> The man said after checking his phone.

<<What do you want for lunch?>> Soojin asked her husband.

<<Don't worry Hun, I might be coming home late. I'll leave some money on the counter in case you want to eat outside.>> He left leaving a peck on his wife and a kiss on the front to his daughter.

The two girls were left alone in the room.

<<How are you?>> Soojin asked not so sure if it was good to start a conversation.

<<I'm doing really great, the Philippines really helped me a lot. I was able to leave all the problems behind.>> Shuhua said while unpacking.

<<So... did you..>> Soojin couldn't finish the sentence.

On hearing that silence, Shuhua turned around and looked at the older girl waiting for her to finish the sentence.

<<I mean, did you... forgive yourself?>> Soojin said almost stuttering.

Shuhua remained silenced for a bit before going back to what she was doing.

<<I- I'll go prepare some food.>> The older girl decided to leave since the Taiwanese seemed to avoid the question.

<<I'm trying.>> Shuhua unexpectedly responded without stopping fixing her clothes.

The older one turned around surprised waiting if Shuhua had something else to say and she was right.

<<I'm trying to forgive myself but it's not easy.>> Shuhua said looking at Soojin this time. The older one slowly approached the Taiwanese until only few centimeters were dividing them.

<<Don't be so hard on yourself Shuhua.>> Soojin said.

<<I want you to be okay.>> She lastly said.

<<I will be, don't worry.>> Shuhua said smiling.

The air inside the room was becoming heavy not until the doorbell rang. 

Soojin went to open the door only to find out a bunch of people behind it.

<<Hello Unnie, we hope we didn't bother you for the time.>> Yuqi said carrying some bags.