the guide to stop loving ; txtzy

𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯

LIA'S POV

Ah. I'm Screwed.

I told myself repeatedly as I frisked through my luggage. Chaeyeon hosted a party on the island's pool house with Yeji's consent, it will start at noon, so we can have day activies and night ones too. However, I am screwed, as I have already said.

How in the world did I went to this island, and did not even bring a single bikini? I don't even know why Chaeyeon required us to wear bikinis for this party. She said it doesn't look decent when she's wearing a bikini on photos while we were wearing a one piece suit with shorts.

I did not have any choice, obviously, but to buy one on the shop nearby.

I'm seriously blaming Chaeyeon for wasting my money.

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SOOBIN'S POV

Yeji is to blame for everything. Yeji is so irresponsible today and last night. Yeji should have handled this, but I did instead because she's still asleep in Yeonjun's cabin. How did I know? Yeonjun literally asked me what kind of food does Yeji prefer, early in the freaking morning when I was supposed to be asleep. I just hope they didn't do anything against the rules, or I'm kicking Yeji out of this island, even if she owns it.

At 8 AM today, I was rampaged by her staff asking me what the menu must be for today since it's a weekend. Every weekend, the cook presents a special menu. They also asked me about the upcoming "Goodbye For Good" ceremony that will happen this week. Now that they've mentioned it, then it must mean that a lot of campers are leaving the island this week. I wonder-oh yeah right, it's her choice anyway.

Now, I'm at the island's shop guarding and doing the job because Sunoo's sick, the part-time worker who was supposed to be here.

My thoughts disappeared when the door chime open. "Welcome to Crestfallen Shop. How may I help... you?"

I froze in place as I sighted the new costumer. It was Lia. The hindsight of last night comes rushing to mind. Well... shit.

My eyes landed on the feature below her nose, and I composed myself right away.

"Hi Soobin. Why are you here?" She asks as she walks around the shop.

"Sunoo's sick. I have to look after this shop while he's not well."

"Well, what about Yeji?" She asked.

"She's..." I was about to answer, but I remembered her last rule. We all know it applies to her as well, so I decided to not say a word about it.

"Asleep."

She nodded in response, and started to walk around the shop again. I went to the back of the counter, and waited for her to finish choosing whatever she wanted. But all of a sudden, she called my name.

I stood up, and saw that she was inside the fitting room, her head was out and he rest of her body was hidden behind the curtain.

"Do you think black looks good on me?"

"Or do you think blue looks better? or... pink?"

I let out a sigh, and answered her question truthfully.

"Everything looks good on you, Lia. I don't even know how you do that."

She didn't respond. A few minutes after that, she checked out her items, and it was almost impossible for me to hold it. She just bought three bikinis. What is she going to do with these?

"See you later at the pool house?" She took the paper pag, and looked into my eyes as if she's telling me to go with her.

"Sure," I said.

She smiled, turned her back, and walked away. Damn. That smile.

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RYUJIN

Dear Miss Ryujin,

This is a notification from our email. A loved one of yours messaged our team personally, to deliver this to passage to you.

"Please come back home. I hope you are doing well in that island. We miss you, and do not forget about your school. It's coming up.

Love, Mom"

- Crestfallen Camp Team

I did not know how to react to the early morning message from the camp team. I do miss my parents, quite a lot actually. The thought of school still comes in my mind, and I know that I still have to finish my school on time.

"Ryujin?" I heard a voice from outside my cabin, so I went to open the door.

"Are you going to attend the ceremony for the ones leaving?" It was Beomgyu.

"Yeah, of course. I should," I replied.

"Should? It's not like you're leaving, right?" He asked, leaning on the door frame.

"Nope. I just should since Lia eonnie would be there, and the rest of the friends I had in this camp who are leaving."

Beomgyu nodded.

"Don't leave yet. You still have to stick with me to go to places." And why should I do that?

"Why not do it with Yeonjun oppa?" I asked.

"Everything's better with you."

Ouch. My heart just made a loud thud in my chest. Now, I'm palpitating so badly.

He left with a smile, and I closed the door. My eyes shut and hit myself with my hand. Stupid.

I'm not falling, aren't I?

No. Obviously I am, but I have things to do.

I must leave.

author's note:
happy new year everyone!
stay safe and healthy <3