Citrus

Chapter 16

Before going to her father's, Nayeon and Jeongyeon strolled on the streets of Busan first. Originally, the Im Family were from Incheon, but due to her father's work, they moved to Busan when Nayeon was 12. Although she lived five years in Busan, Nayeon didn't adapt their accent because she was taught by her father of the Seoul accent. Mr. Im was from Seoul while Mrs. Im was from Incheon. Her father's grave was in Busan, so they rode the train and walked their way to their destination.

Nayeon decided to tour Jeongyeon. She told her stories about her life as a chikd as she walked. Jeongyeon was just silent while listening to her stories as they continued walking.

Ah, shit! I'm getting more and more attached to Jeongyeon! I can't deny it, I really do love her. I want to protect her. I want to hug her. Nayeon thought as she glanced to Jeongyeon silently walking beside her. I want to kiss her. I want to do all these things to her because I love her. So bad. "Jeongyeon-ah, do you mind if we hold hands?" She confidently asked as she looked away and blushed.

"Hold it right there!" A loud voice interrupted their peaceful walk. Nayeon turned her head trying to find the voice until a car stopped beside them. They stopped walking and waited for the car to roll out it's window, and when it did, she was surprised to see the one and only student council vice president who was glaring at Nayeon with her big round eyes.

"J-Jihyo-ssi!?" Nayeon stepped back as Jihyo opened the car door and stepped out.

"I finally found you two!" Jihyo made her way to Nayeon as Nayeon continued to step back nervously.

"H-how the hell did you find us!?" Nayeon nervously asked. Jihyo brought her dog with her so Jeongyeon got distracted and played with it while Nayeon and Jihyo are arguing.

"You can try and take the lead, but I won't let you!" Nayeon shielded herself from Jihyowho was trying to get her hands to her face. "I'm certain you forced the president to com—"

"Jihyo-ya." Jihyo went silent. Jeongyeon stood up holding the dog and handed it carefully to Jihyo. Jeongyeon stared into her eyes as she said, "Don't get in my way. You can't go putting strange ideas into Nayeon unnie's head." coldly.

Jihyo was about to cry. "J-Jeongie..."

"Let's go, unnie." Jeongyeon turned to her back, completely ignoring Jihyo as she continued walking.

"Huh? Oh, wait for me." Nayeon ran to catch up with Jeongyeon. She looked back to Jihyo and saw her still standing to where they left her, sad expression printed on her face. Nayeon felt pity towards her as to what Jeongyeon said to her earlier. She sighed as they continued walking.

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"We're here, Jeongyeon-ah." Nayeon said and stopped on her tracks. Jeongyeon, who was walking behind her, looked up. She was surprised to see where they were. Graveyards with different names carved on them surrounded the two girls.

"Your father passed away?" Jeongyeon calmly asked. She didn't want Nayeon to feel bad. She had no idea that Nayeon's father passed away. She thought ther would be visiting him to Nayeon's previous home in Busan.

"Ah, yeah. He died when I was fourteen, so basically four years ago." Jeongyeon's expression saddened hearing what Nayeon said. "Oh, don't worry. I've made my peace with it." Nayeon chuckled. Now, that made sense. Before entering, Jeongyeon was confused why Nayeon bought flowers. She thought maybe she would give it to her father as a gift for not seeing her for almost a year of being in Seoul in her mother's custody. But it turns out that she was going to offer it to her father in his grave. "You know what, don't worry about me. I've moved on already. Also, I can see him whenever I want by coming here." Nayeon asured her.