Citrus

Chapter 28

Before walking home, they stopped by at a convenience store to buy something to eat since they didn't have a chance to do so earlier because of what happened. They sat down at the table outside the store as they ate their dinner. Nayeon was shivering in the cold weather and breathed out white smoke as she continued to eat her ramen.

"Are you cold, unnie?" Jeongyeon asked when she noticed Nayeon shiver.

"Yeah. But I'm okay. Don't worry. Just enjoy your food." Nayeon assured. But she was surprised when Jeongyeon got up from her seat and went to her side. She untangled her scarf from her neck and put it on Nayeon's lap. Nayeon can't help but blush at the younger girl's action. After that, Jeongyeon went back to her seat.

"You saw the weather forecast earlier, right?" Jeongyeon suddenly asked. Nayeon didn't respond. Of course she remembered Jeongyeon reminding her earlier but she didn't listen. She expected (and anticipated) the younger girl would scold her. "I told you to wear something thick since it might snow but you're stubborn and still wore shorts." Jeongyeon was not looking at her while nagging at her while she stared at Jeongyeon. "Now, look at what happened. And now I'm scolding you even though you're older than me. I think I should stop."

Jeongyeon looked up at her when she heard the older girl chuckle. She glared at Nayeon, making the latter stop giggling and bowed her head down as she continued eating. A minute of silence engulfed their table when Nayeon remembered Dahyun was alone.

"Oh my god, Dahyun!" She exclaimed. Jeongyeon looked at her and frowned. "I wonder if she will be alright going home on her own." She worriedly muttered and sighed.

"I think she left because I tagged along with you." Jeongyeon said.

"Eh? No, no, it's not your fault. It's fine, you're fine!" Nayeon assured. Besides, she left because of me. Dahyun invited me out, but since you cane along, my attention kept straying to you. Of course she'd be angry with me and I need to do something to make up to her. So don't blame yourself, Jeongyeon-ah.

She put her chopsticks down as she finished eating and stood up. She went beside Jeongyeon and gestured her to scooted over so that she could sit. Jeongyeon obeyed and let Nayeon sit down beside her. She didn't finished eating yet, so Nayeon waited for her to finish so they can walk home. She already texted their mother that they would be late coming home because of the snow. She put her chin on her palm and rested her elbow on the table when Jeongyeon spoke.

"I'm sorry."

"What?" Nayeon jolted from her seat and sat up straight.

"When you make that face, I feel even more responsible." She didn't know Jeongyeon would notice her expression since she knows the latter was busy eating, but was surprised when she saw Jeongyeon's cup of ramen empty.

"No! Oh god, s-sorry! I didn't mean it like that." She defended and waved her hands, a gesture of being defensive. She then looked away and scratched her head out of panic. Shit, why the fuck am I so awkward!? She then looked back to Jeongyeon and saw her calm face and composure. Damn, I wish I had Jeongyeon's calm.

Jeongyeon caught her staring. "What?" She asked, colder than the weather. Nayeon shivered more and moved Jeongyeon's scarf over up to her waist.

"N-nothing." She looked away, closed her eyes, and bit her bottom lip. Shit! Why does she look so fucking calm!? And fucking beautiful!? She then opened her eyes and tried to calm herself down. She's always pulling crazy things, remember? She thought as she glanced at Jeongyeon, who was now looking up at the street lamp beside Nayeon. Cold, yet bold...

She looked away and clenched her fist at the scarf on her lap to build up courage to ask something bold to Jeongyeon. "J-Jeongyeon-ah." She called, still not glancing at the latter. Jeongyeon looked at her and hummed. "Since it's cold," She paused and exhaled. "can we hold hands?" There, she did it. Nayeon then boldly put her left hand on the space between her and Jeongyeon, waiting for the latter to do something. "That is much normal between sisters, right?"