#Jihyo's house
"I always love how you hold your alcohol level" jeongyeon said while looking at Jihyo who is holding a glass of whiskey.
Both were sitting opposite the fireplace and jeongyeon never failed to steal a glance from Jihyo.
"That's one thing I got from my dad" she grinned.
"it's been such a long time since we last talked like this. I've missed you more than words can express"
"yeah" she sipped her drink "Your friendship meant a lot to me, and it still does. I cherish the memories we shared together."
Jeongyeon put her glass on the table and turned to her "Jihyo, I know you've been through a lot, and you aren't over dahyun but.....you were always on my mind. I need to be honest with you, though. When I told you about having a girlfriend, it was a lie. I wanted to protect our friendship, and I didn't want you to think I was still holding onto something that didn't exist between us"
"Jeongyeon, I... I didn't expect that. I thought you had moved on, and found happiness with Tzuyu. It hurt to think that I might have lost you forever."
"I understand why you would think that, but the truth is, I never stopped caring for you. Even though I knew you didn't love me back, my feelings for you never faded. You were always in my heart, no matter the distance or time. I know it might sound crazy, but I still love you."
Jihyo wasn't speaking anything...
"I'm willing to wait, All I know is that when I saw you Yesterday after all these years, my heart skipped a beat like old times And if you're willing to give me a chance, I promise I'll make every effort to make it work."
"Jeongyeon, I don't know what to say. I... I need to be honest with you too. I love Dahyun deeply, even though I knew she didn't feel the same way. It is painful, but I couldn't help how I feel. I don't know if I can ever move on from dahyun"
Jihyo held Jeongyeon's hand
"I can't deny that I still care for you deeply"
"I understand. Love is a complex and unpredictable thing. We can't control who we love or how they feel about us. But here we are, after all these years, still connected, still feeling something. Jihyo, I love you, not as a friend, but as someone who would do anything to make you happy."
Jihyo was on the edge whose eyes filled with tears already.
"your words touch my heart in a way I can't fully explain. I've missed you too, and there's always been a part of me that longed for what we had. But I don't want to lose our friendship either."
"I don't want to lose our friendship either, but I can't deny my feelings any longer. What I'm about to say might change everything, but I need to take this chance. Jihyo, would you let me be more than just a friend? Would you give us a chance to explore what could be?"
Tears made their way as Jihyo knows deep down she feels something for this girl which isn't a mere friendship she never gave a chance to her heart to think about others than dahyun..maybe? It's time for her to choose herself? She thought.
Jeongyeon slowly took her in her arms and hugged the short girl.
"I... I need some time to process everything. This is a lot to take in. But I can't deny that deep down, there has always been something between us."
Jihyo took a step forward to whatever the beginning of her life with Jeongyeon.
As they hug in silence, the weight of their emotions fills the air. Jeongyeon musters the courage and breaks the hug and leans in, gently kissing Jihyo. It's a tender moment, filled with hope and possibility.
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#Mihyun
Dahyun got one rental car and when she was about to go towards the Driving seat, Mina snatched the keys.
"Oh ho! I'll drive" Dahyun nodded and went to the passenger seat and turned on the maps in the car.
"Alright, buckle up, Myoi! We're off to that restaurant, but let's hope our late-night food adventure doesn't end up with us needing a tow truck instead."
"Trust me, Dahyun, I've been practicing my driving skills. I can dodge potholes like a pro now! No need to worry about those tow trucks."
"Well, as long as you don't mistake the gas pedal for the brake pedal, we should be good. Remember, we're aiming for the restaurant, not the record for the fastest lap time." Dahyun joked.
"Don't worry, Dahyun. I promise I won't channel my inner race car driver tonight. Safety first, always!" Mina smirked.
