The Cat That I Love

"Dance"Ch.11

Author's pov.

At the gym:

Yeji is at the gym with her friends had invited her to a dance class. She was hesitant since she wasn't familiar with dancing and only knew it involved body movements. Sitting on a bench, she watched her friends warming up.

A few minutes later, two girls started dancing, leaving Yeji in awe with her eyes and mouth wide open. When they finished, the other dancers clapped and cheered as the duo bowed and smiled. Lia joined Yeji on the bench, while Ryujin remained in the center. Curious, Yeji asked, "Lia, why is Ryujin still in the center? Is practice over?" Lia shrugged and replied, "I'm not sure, maybe she's still preparing for her performance with Chaeryeong and Somi!" "Oh," Yeji responded simply. Then the music began, and as the beat dropped, Ryujin moved effortlessly, perfectly in sync with every rhythm.

Soon, Ryujin lay on the ground, her whole body moving as she twerked on the floor. Lia's eyes widened in shock, not expecting a move like that in their trio's dance. She quickly stood up and ran toward her girlfriend. Yeji's eyes widened in surprise as Lia bolted to Ryujin, abruptly stopping the dance.

"Yah, Shin Ryujin! Why is there a part like that?" Lia exclaimed angrily. Ryujin burst into laughter, which only made Lia even more upset. Everyone in the dance room watched the scene unfold, captivated as if they were watching a K-drama, with the two lovebirds arguing in front of them.

"Hahaha, it's fine, Jisu, chill! No one can take me from you!" Ryujin said, laughing at her jealous girlfriend. "But still, a lot of people are watching you!" Lia pouted. "But they still can't take me because I'm already taken by the one and only Choi Julia. I'm yours, remember?" Ryujin smiled, hugging her girlfriend and gently poking Lia's nose, making Lia giggle in response.

Yeji quietly observed the couple being sweet and cuddly in front of everyone, wishing she could be like that with her owner. At 5:35, most students were preparing to head home. Chaeryeong arrived late to her dance class and saw Lia and the other students leaving, including Yeji.

"Wait up, guys!" Chaeryeong called, catching up. "Are you already leaving?" she asked. The couple smiled and nodded. "We still have a date since it's Friday night," Lia said cheerfully. "Bye, see you later, lovebirds," Ryujin teased, holding Lia's hand as they ran off, leaving Yeji and Chaeryeong alone in the dance room. "What about you, Yeddeong? Are you going home early?" Chaeryeong asked.

"Hmm, you first. Are you going home early?" Yeji replied. "Ah, nope. I still need to make a dance video for my YouTube channel!" Chaeryeong said. "I'll stay here and watch you, hehe!" Yeji responded with a smile. "Okay, if that's what you want!" Chaeryeong replied, setting up her camera and equipment. She tied her hair into a low ponytail, and Yeji watched her every move. As Chaeryeong tied her shoelaces, Yeji couldn't help but think, "She looks so pretty."

"Cherry! You mean YouTube, like everyone can see you dancing, right?" Yeji asked. "Ahh, yeah," Chaeryeong replied as she warmed up. A minute later, Chaeryeong finished her stretches, turned on the camera and music, and started dancing. Watching her, Yeji thought that if Chaeryeong were an object, she'd be a feather—she moved so lightly, as if she had no weight at all.

During the dance, Chaeryeong copied Ryujin's earlier move, lying down on the ground and starting to twerk. Yeji's eyes widened, just like Lia's had before. She rushed to the camera, covered it with all her might, and yelled, "NO!" 

Chaeryeong paused and gave Yeji a confused look. "What are you doing, Yeji?" she asked, puzzled. "It's bad! People will see you, and they'll think inappropriate things, and they'll take you away from me!" Yeji pouted, trying to protect her. Chaeryeong giggled, finding Yeji's protectiveness adorable.

Chaeryeong moved closer and smiled. "Yeddeong, yes, people might think bad things, but dancing is dancing. No one can stop me from doing what I love. I don't care what they think. And who said they'd take me away from you?" Chaeryeong asked. "Lia told Ryujin the same thing earlier when she did what you did while people were watching. She said they'd take Ryujin from her if she kept doing that," Yeji explained innocently.

"Haha, that couple really doesn't know how to be subtle in public. And Yeji, no one will take me away from you. They can't," Chaeryeong said with a laugh. "Because you're mine, and I'm only yours!" Yeji exclaimed, beaming at Chaeryeong.

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Flash Back:

"Chaeryeong, hand over Yeji. She needs a bath and a trip to the vet," Mrs. Lee said to her four-year-old daughter, who clung to the cat, knowing she'd be gone for three hours. "NO! She's mine, all mine! No one can take her away from me, humph," Chaeryeong shouted, clutching Yeji protectively and refusing to let go.