HER || [Chaerji]

{12}

When Chaeryeong was hugging her so tightly and crying so hard by the crook of her neck making the part of her shirt wet with tears, she didn't know what to do. Her mind went blank for seconds, not having a clue of what she could do to the crying girl. Yeji knows nothing in this situation but only one: She hates physical touches.

While she was there standing still, her body tensed up and stiff, Ryujin who was opposite her sitting on the sofa was trying to hold her laughter.

The oldest stared at her friend with a frown. She wanted to push the girl away from her, but she was hesitating too. It's like there was something, or someone, telling her to comfort the girl, instead of being cruel.

Watching how Yeji struggles was surely an enjoyment for Ryujin. She grinned without a sound, her right hand slightly covering her mouth to hide.

The tall girl clears her throat, "Stop crying."

The low, husky voice surprised the crying girl, her body jolted a little. The coldness in her voice sent chills down Chaeryeong's spine. It didn't sound like consoling, more like a command to be honest. In almost an instant, the girl suppressed her cries (she tried her best to) and only let out sobs and sniffles.

„What to do now?!‟  Yeji thought and looked at Ryujin as she frowns harder, seeking help.

It was like Ryujin could read her mind. Just by looking at Yeji's brow movement, she knows what she's telling. The short-haired girl showed an 'I don't know' gesture, making the tall girl ball a fist.

"Maybe you can just kill her now?" Ryujin mouthed out the words in silence.

Receiving the short-haired girl's idea, she showed her deadpanned face. "You're useless." she mouthed back. Chaeryeong was still hugging her and sobbing, Yeji needs to do something or they would be staying in that uncomfortable position that she detested.

The oldest moves her hand carefully, placing her palm on the girl's shoulder and she pushed Chaeryeong away, lightly. Her gaze averts to other places, finding something to look at when her eyes met with the other pair of big, watery eyes.

"Just– Stop crying." once again, Yeji cleared her dry throat. "And don't look at me like that." she took a small glance at the girl and quickly averted her gaze away, turning her head to the side, avoiding eye contact.

"S-Sorry..." Chaeryeong sniffled.

"Mm." the tall girl nods and released her grip on the girl. Lee took the sign and she backed away, but she didn't know her legs were so injured they didn't have the strength anymore, and she fell backwards.

"Ah—"

Fortunately, Yeji's fast reflex was able to catch her in time, before her body would hit the floor and she would get injured even worse. As for the one who has been sitting on the sofa, watching the small 'show' that played in front of her, she smirked. "Damn."

Ryujin stood up and walked towards them. "Alright, I'm going for a shower. Thanks for the show, I enjoyed it." she chuckled loudly.

Yeji snapped out and when she realised her left arm wrapped around the girl's waist, she furrowed her eyes a bit widen and dropped the girl down onto the sofa. The girl squeaked in pain when she hits the soft furniture. "W-Whats that for??"

The oldest glanced down at the girl's legs and muttered low, "I'll get something to clean your wound." and she walked away.

Chaeryeong turned her face to look at Ryujin with a confused look. The short-haired girl was quite surprised to see Yeji acting that way but she shrugged it off really quickly. "*chuckles awkwardly*  You'll get used to her being like that, in the future." she flashed out a smile.

"Or perhaps... You won't even survive til tonight," Ryujin mumbled the last part incoherently as she walks away.