Citrus+

Chapter 13

"It's almost time to go, unnie." Jeongyeon said as she grabbed her bag and stood up after checking the time on her phone. But then the younger girl noticed that Nayeon had this uncomfortable expression as she looked at her. "...what's wrong?"

"Jeongyeon-ah, you..." she paused as she looked down to Jeongyeon's shorts. "...probably should wear pants." Nayeon got embarrassed because she thought she was being possessive, but thankfully, Jeongyeon nodded and obeyed her.

"Is this fine now?" Jeongyeon asked as she finished changing. She was wearing a long sleeved top and baggy jeans while Nayeon wore a striped shirt and khaki loose pants.

"Yeah. We'll be moving around more today, so that's better. Plus, it's cold inside the plane." Nayeon grinned. "Oh, and..." She slowly slid off the ring from her finger and put it inside the box. "...we'll leave the rings here. There's no point if we can wear it together."

Jeongyeon scratched her nape before sliding her own ring off and putting it in the box. "Yeah..."

"But in exchange," Nayeon beamed and Jeongyeon confusedly looked at her. "... I-I want to make a lovers' link between us. S-something that can't be seen!" She slowly approached Jeongyeon and held her elbow as the younger girl stiffened. "T-that's why, um..." Nayeon wanted to hide her nervousness but kept failing as she kept stuttering. "...from now on, I-I thought... I'd like to kiss you once a day!" Nayeon's eyes twinkled as she tightened the grip on Jeongyeon's elbow and moved her head closer. Both of their hearts were rapidly racing as Nayeon kept moving closer.

Before their lips could touch, Jeongyeon built up some courage to push her and started to walk to the door as she grabbed her bag with her. "I'm not doing it." She coldly said, not turning back to Nayeon as she held the door knob.

"Huh? W-why?"

"We won't be able to make time for the two of us since out friends are there, right? Didn't you said you don't want to get teased?"

"I-I know, but—"

"I'm going now. I don't want to be late." Jeongyeon sighed.

"Okay. I thought it was a good idea though..." Nayeon disappointedly smiled and followed Jeongyeon.

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"Thank you for inviting us, Seokjin oppa! Let's have fun!" Jihyo exclaimed as a nervous Sejeong appeared from behind. She poked Jihyo's shoulder and smiled when the latter turned to her. "S-Sejeong sunbae!"

"Hi, Jihyo-ya. Seokjin-ssi, i-is it really okay if I tag along with you guys? I-I mean—"

"Don't worry, Sejeong-ssi! It's really fine. Like they say, 'the more the merrier', right?" Jin smiled at her and it made her feel better.

"Okay, then!" Sejeong beamed as she suddenly came back to her cheerful self and clung on Jihyo's arms, which surprised the latter.

"Are we all here?" Tzuyu asked.

"Um... Mina unnie hasn't arrived yet." Chaeyoung replied. They were waiting at Jin's coffee shop in Seoul. Mina volunteered to lend her van for their trip, but they're waiting for her for ten minutes.

Just then, a familiar figure approached them and was struggling with her luggage. "I-I'm sorry, everyone! There's a problem with our van. I already told my parents that I will use one for our trip, but they forgot it was today, so they lent it all for the company trip today. I'm really sorry..." Mina bowed as soon as she arrived.

"Oh, is that so?" Jin sighed and pursed his lips. "There's gotta be something to—"

"U-um... Seokjin-ssi." Sejeong suddenly interrupted. Everyone turned to her, anticipating her next words. "We can use our van. I'll call our driver now. I actually live nearby, so we can wait for ten minutes." She proposed. Everyone sighed in relief and smiled, except for Mina, who still felt bad.