WARM HUGS [SOOLIA]

Chapter 033

[This photo is not mine; credits to the owner🥺]

>>>Love<<<

"If you drop me I won't hesitate to throw hands!" Jisu loudly warned her boyfriend as she squirmed slightly in his grip. He rolled his eyebrows before lifting his girlfriend a bit higher, thanking the heavens for her light weight since strength was one of his flaws.

"LeeMin, I would appreciate it if you'd stop videoing this and help Soobin so I don't fall to my death," Jisu scowled at her best friend who was giggling behind the screen.

"Just put the goddamn balloon on the wall!" Soobin complained as he felt his arms slowly developing cramps. Jisu huffed before stretching her arms to the fullest length she could, holding her breath as she stuck the balloon on the wall.

LeeMin cheered as Jisu threw her hands in victory, having successfully slapped the balloon on the wall. Soobin's arms were visibly shaking as he quickly brought Jisu back to the ground, groaning in pain.

Jisu laughed as she pushed Soobin playfully, but it may have been a bit too hard for a man who didn't exercise and had just spent a full 5 minutes lifting the body weight of a woman.

LeeMin's jaw dropped slightly as a shriek left Jisu's lips. Soobin had lost his balance and attempted to regain it by holding onto Jisu. Jisu wasn't heavy enough to be his anchor so he ended up pulling her onto the floor with him.

"I get it, alright!" LeeMin huffed as he kept the camera on them, biting back a smile as they stared at each other silently. Soobin chuckled before supporting Jisu's back and getting up to sit in a standing position.

"So tall but so weak." Jisu shook her head as a small laugh emitted from her lips. Soobin quickly shushed her before pulling her into a hug, Jisu still on his lap.

LeeMin scoffed before ending the video, rolling his eyes. Feeling as single as a pringle, he wandered over to check on what snacks the couple had decided to provide.

"Fear not, Kim Min Jeong and Ning Yizhuo are here to make you feel more single!" Min Jeong pushed open the door as she chaotically introduced herself as well as her girlfriend.

Yizhuo, or Ningning as Min Jeong likes to call her, gave a shy smile as she waved at Jisu having met her a few times. Jisu rushed toward them, eager to hear their love story as she left Soobin's lap.

Soobin couldn't help but feel abandoned as Jisu socialized with the shy Chinese girl, holding onto her hands as she offered compliments like a mother. Soobin scoffed before muttering to himself and getting up from the floor.

"Ningning, I'm pretty sure you're the only one who hasn't met Soobin." Jisu cleared her throat as she pulled Ningning with her, making Min Jeong stare after them in disbelief. Sassily, she walked toward them without sparing another glance at LeeMin.

"Hi! I'm Ning Yizhuo, but you can call me Ningning." Ningning smiled warmly as she extended her hand, offering it for a handshake. Soobin returned the smile with a polite one before shaking her hand briefly.

His eyes widened slightly as he looked at his own hand, shocked. He has never touched a hand that soft before. Jisu looked at Soobin, biting back a laugh as she continued to look at him adoring his hand.

"She works at a place where they sell lotions. Their hand lotions? Legit," Jisu whispered, shaking her head as she sighed dreamily. Ningning laughed in embarrassment, covering her face.

"I was the one who bought cake and yet I'm being ignored." Min Jeong pouted as she squeezed herself in between Jisu and Ningning. The duo glanced at each other, knowing full well Min Jeong was jealous.

"Ok, ok honey...let's go put it in the fridge alright?" Ningning proposed soothingly, making Min Jeong smirk at Jisu. Jisu rolled her eyes before the couple excused themselves, walking to the kitchen to keep the cake cold.

"To have what they have," LeeMin sighed dreamily before biting into his cupcake. Jisu huffed in annoyance before hitting him on the head, playfully glaring at him before walking off.

LeeMin looked at Soobin for clarification, but Soobin could only shake his head at his friend's density. He caught up to Jisu who had retired to the snack bar after spending a long time putting up decorations.

"Is this everyone we're expecting then?" Min Jeong hummed as she stuffed her hands into her pockets as the couple returned from the kitchen. She let her eyes wander around before a frown rested on her face.

"Soobin, where are YOUR friends?" Soobin scoffed as he looked away, a pink tint of embarrassment coating his cheeks. Jisu, who was busy munching on a biscuit, quickly covered her mouth to prevent any crumbs from falling out since she was laughing.

"Don't make fun of my boyfriend!" Jisu whined as she wiped her mouth free from any crumbs. Soobin scoffed, looking at his girlfriend in disbelief as she looked at him in confusion.

"Jisu! I do have friends!" Soobin scowled as he pouted his lips, glaring at Jisu. Jisu bit back a laugh before cooing at her boyfriend, making him embarrassed.

"It's just they're not free today," Soobin mumbled as the blush that crept up his cheeks grew a deeper shade of red. Ningning and Min Jeong sniggered amongst themselves as Jisu continued to make fun of her boyfriend.

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"If Beomgyu needs any help cleaning up tomorrow, just tell him to call me." Jisu hummed as she looked over at Soobin. Soobin offered a soft smile before nodding, gripping tighter onto her hand as they walked to the bus stop.

The party was a bust since everyone got too drunk to even function. LeeMin had embarrassed both Jisu and Soobin when he took out his finger guns, a drunk habit he has.

"So...this is where we part ways." Jisu scrunched her nose up as she turned around to face her boyfriend. Soobin nodded his head lightly, pursing his lips before pulling Jisu into a hug.

"You sure you don't want me to call a taxi for you?" Soobin hummed as they pulled away. Jisu smiled at her boyfriend's thoughtfulness before standing on her tippy toes to offer Soobin a tiny peck on his lips.

"It's fine; the bus fare is cheaper." Soobin ruffled Jisu's hair, laughing when she swatted his hand away. He watched her with a small smile on his face as she fixed her hair while grumbling under her breath.

"Oh yea, before the bus comes..." Jisu trailed off as she rummaged through her handbag, Soobin looking at her in amusement, curious as to what she wanted to show him.

Jisu grinned as she pulled out a paper heart, made out of the tissue. Soobin chuckled as he took the gift from her fingers gently, staring at it adoringly. He sent Jisu a loving glance before leaning in to offer a forehead peck.

"I just folded it during the party because I was bored!" Jisu quickly clarified as she looked away, shy since she didn't expect such a reaction from Soobin.

"Thank you," Soobin smiled warmly as he continued to stare at the paper heart, developing a weird attachment to it. It was a gift from his lover after all.

"I'll get going. See you soon," Jisu hummed as she heard the bus inching closer. She stood on her tippy toes yet again as she smacked her lips gently against Soobin's cheek, chuckling before running to the door of the bus.

Soobin watched as the bus made its departure from the bus stop, smiling as Jisu offered him an excited wave. He tightened his grip on the heart as he sighed dreamily.

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~Viky
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