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⚠️ this story contains topics as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, low self esteem, negative thinking, perfectionism and obsession. please read at your own risk. ⚠️
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Half an hour later, when everyone had finished their meal; Jaesung stood up. He took a look at his watch. "I need to head out. I have an early morning class" he said and smiled at the group in front of him. "It was very nice meeting you, Jinah-sshi" he smiled at the shy girl with the plum colored hair.
Jinah quickly bowed, holding her glass of water in her hands. She watched Jaesung collect his stuff and put a bit of money on the table—probably the cost of his menu. His friends bid their goodbyes and watched Jaesung leave. Now Jinah felt even more like a third-wheel.
Migyeong was already sitting next to Duri. They were holding hands under the table and whispering sweet nothings into each others ear. And Namsoo and Hanwool were pretty much flirting with each other.
Jinah took a look at her phone. It was already past nine pm. She hoped she could head home soon and go on a walk with Robin. The longer it took for her to sit here, the heavier the food in her stomach got.
"Do you want to leave with me, Namsoo-yah?"
Jinah felt a sigh of relief when she heard Hanwool ask Namsoo. "Oh, Sunbae" Namsoo chuckled and looked over to Jinah. "I can't possibly let Jinah go home by herself." Namsoo looked over to Jinah and furrowed her brows. She was sending her signals.
Jinah faked a chuckle. She knew this was the part where Namsoo wanted her to leave. "No biggie, Namsoo" Jinah smiled. She stood up and looked at her best friend and the three college friends of hers. "Let me treat y'all" she said and pointed to the cash register by the door. "I'll leave then."
Migyeong cocked an eyebrow. "You don't have to—"
"Sunbae!", interfered Namsoo. "Jinah loves treating people. Right Jin?" Namsoo glared at Jinah who was fumbling with her wallet. "S-Sure" she said and looked at the money Jaesung had left. "Give it back to Jaesung-sshi" Jinah said and bowed.
"It was very nice hanging out with you." Lie.
"I enjoyed it a lot." Lie.
"The food was really good." Lie, lie, lie.
Jinah faked a smile and waved the older people. Namsoo rolled her eyes. "See you around, Jin" she called before turning around and averting her attention to Hanwool.
With a lump in her throat she walked up to the cash register. "I want to pay for table twelve please" she told the shop clerk. The young man punched something into the cash register. "Cash or card?", he asked when he saw Jinah holding the black credit card with both her hands.
