Favorite Mistake | JeongMi | by festoon

Regre(a)t

"You accepted the invitation?" a tall girl, Tzuyu asked.

"Yes. I think there's nothing wrong with that." Jeongyeon replied munching her pudding.

"Are you really sure about that?" Dahyun questioned not quite convinced.

"Don't worry about me." Jeongyeon assured the two.

"I hope you don't regret it." the tallest said and the blue haired girl, Jeongyeon, chuckled. "I don't have regrets since day one," she paused looking at nothingness "yeah, except for one." she said and the two girl pursed their lips. The atmosphere between them becomes thick, so Dahyun and Tzuyu are worried. The shortest suddenly laughed leaving the two confused. "Let me guess that regret." she started which made the tallest glared at her nervously. "When you punched someone and Tzuyu and I was involved with you at the detention." Dahyun continued. "I did it for Tzuyu." the blue haired girl shrugged "I know she was holding back so I'm the one who did it. Besides, he deserved that."

The three girls just laughed as they reminisce the past. It was kind of traumatic experience especially for Tzuyu, but now it's just a funny memory.

~~~Past~~~

Tzuyu clenches her fist and jaw, trying to keep cool. Sana on her back, hiding in fear, sobbing. It hurts for Tzuyu to see Sana crying especially if she's trying to hide it. It hurts for Tzuyu two times more– no, ten times– actually, a billion times more than Sana's, if only Sana's feelings and emotions that is painful can be passed to her, then for sure, Tzuyu will catch all of it.

The taller let out a sigh. "I don't want trouble. Please get out of our sight." she calmly yet intimidatingly warned. But the man in front of them is stubborn, he just stayed still. Luckily, Tzuyu has a long patience but unfortunately, Jeongyeon isn't. The blond haired girl can't take it anymore so she let her fist hit at the man's face. Tzuyu, Sana, and Dahyun were flabbergasted by what happened. Blood dripping down on the man's face, shocked by the sudden punch.

The four is close by now because their seats are next to each other. Time passed, they get along well. The four was just minding their own business, chattering and giggling as they walk to their classroom. "Francis?" they heard Sana mumbled, her eyes widening. They all look where Sana is staring. There they saw Francis, Sana's boyfriend with a girl and it seems like they are not just friends by how touchy they are. They conclude that he is cheating at her. Of course, as a friend, they are angry about it. Too bad for Francis, Jeongyeon is with them. Francis doesn't want to lose, therefore, he tried to punch back at her but thanks to Tzuyu's fast reflexes, she catched his fist before it would land at Jeongyeon's face.

By the chaos, a teacher witnessed what happened. He saw Tzuyu holding Francis' hand and his blood on face. With that, Tzuyu with Jeongyeon were sent to detention with Francis, Sana and Dahyun was also involved. They're lucky because the teacher that caught them is kind enough for only sending them to detention.

A mistake Jeongyeon regretted that day because she did not intend for her classmates to be involved.

The rest of the day for Tzuyu was only worrying about Sana and thinking about Sana, Sana, and Sana. I can't say she's really happy because Sana and Francis' relationship didn't last long, instead she's sad for Sana.

~~~Present~~~

"I really don't know if Tzuyu or Sana is blind." the blue haired girl blurted out and Dahyun nodded in agreement. "I mean it's been years that you have feelings for her yet she's innocent 'til now." Jeongyeon shrugged looking at Tzuyu. "It's really obvious. All of us know about it except Sana." Dahyun added.

Silence for a moment.

It was filled when Jeongyeon suddenly laughed zoning out. A memory popped in her mind.

~~~~~~

Jeongyeon was left out by the three because the teacher told her that she needs to write an apology letter.

Walking alone and again...

Again.

She not aware that she's smiling. She saw Mina again in front of her. Standing, her eyes on the latter's back, the black and silky hair of Mina, silent surroundings, she can only hear her own heartbeat.

A familiar scent that Mina smelled. As the scent that still lingering in her nose, a scent that still remains in her mind when she met the blond girl. Aroma of a coffee, a comforting fragrance, that's the smell of Jeongyeon. Is it her perfume or is it because she works at a restaurant and she's the one who makes coffee? Anyway, Mina doesn't care about it as long as the soothing scent makes her happy and calming.

She turned around when she felt the presence of someone and she knows who is that person because of the familiar fragrance. It's one of an unforgettable moment that happened to her, a memorable event where the short blond haired girl, Jeongyeon herself is included.

At the moment.

They are staring at each other. Then, Mina noticed Jeongyeon's fist in red and looks like like it's hurting. Out of worry, she pulled the blond girl to treat her. This time, Mina is the one who grabbed Jeongyeon's arm. But unlike before, the blond girl hand was warm while now, Mina's elegant hand is cold. The blond girl can feel it in her arm.

As they walk, Jeongyeon only stares at the latter's hand, pondering at the occurrence.

Everything about Mina is elegant.

How could her hands are elegant too? This is too good to be true, a lovely, elegant, and graceful hand is on her arm. On her arm?! She couldn't believe this is happening to her right now.

°°°

A cold and tickling fingers of Mina caressing on Jeongyeon's warm hand. The blond girl watch the elegant girl looking serious about treating her as they sit on a bench. Despite the solemn and serious look, her face still looks genuine and soft. Jeongyeon finds it amusing and adorable. Still gazing at Mina, not only her hand she had studied but also her face. Features that are exquisite. A beauty that is one in a million? Billion? Trillion? No. It is more than that. That's what Jeongyeon thinks.

Starry eyes.

Looks like the blond girl is stargazing yet Mina is shining like a sun.

Attractive mole on her face.

Mina looks up at Jeongyeon, their faces are close to each other. She is done treating the blond girl. Corners of her mouth curved upward, showing her teeth.

Gummy smile.

For sure, Jeongyeon is very delighted. The second time Mina made her calm, first time when she saw her dancing alone.

No words came out from their mouth since earlier until now yet they are at ease. Just exchanging glances and smile, their only communication. Yet the blond girl knows that Mina cares for her and the elegant girl knows that Jeongyeon is grateful to her. An act of service of the two. Jeongyeon helped Mina with her hunger and social anxiety thanks to Jeongyeon's assuring smile. Mina treating Jeongyeon's hand with her cold hands and gentle fingers.

~~~Present~~~

By the memory, Jeongyeon smiled leaving Tzuyu and Dahyun puzzled. Maybe the blond girl didn't regret punching Francis because if that didn't happen, Mina treating her will never occur. If it's a bad day for Sana, Tzuyu, and Dahyun, then for Jeongyeon is not. In fact, it's fine for the blond girl if she gets hurt again, and beat the jerk, Francis again as long as Mina will make her feel better. But it's different now, currently that Mina is marrying someone that isn't her. There's no chance that it will happen again.

Yup, it will only stay as a memory. Occured in the past, will never repeat in the future.