Unfold | Minayeon

Chapter 31: Falling

Nayeon's POV

I sit on a bench outside the rink constantly checking my phone.

'6:47'

It's almost been an hour and my supposed date has yet to show up. I've texted Chaeyoung to no end with no luck. If it hits 7:00 I'm out of here. Of course, I don't really care about this date because I have no interest, but it still sucks to get my time wasted.

I scroll through my camera roll to pass the time and I can't hold back my smile when I see all the selfies I've taken with Mina this past month. In every photo, I trace my thumb over Mina's face. Pretty. Even in the candid pictures of her laying on her couch, she looks perfect.

Another 10 minutes pass and I'm about ready to give up. I sigh and slide my phone into my pocket. I stand up ready to leave but when I look up I stop in place.

"Hi Nayeon"

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Mina's POV

"Cho, please drive faster"

"I'm sorry Madam Myoui but there's no getting around rush hour"

Ugh. I knew I shouldn't have taken so long on my makeup. Typically, I'd put little effort into beautifying my face when I go on a date, but tonight I thought I'd change things a little. I did full glam while keeping it natural. I'm running extremely late, but at least I look good. Maybe Nayeon will think the same.

When Cho finally pulls into the parking lot of the ice rink I pray I'm not too late. He pulls over at the front entrance and I swing my door open. When I step out of the car my heart softens at the sight of a lonely Nayeon. She's still here.

"Hi Nayeon" I shyly try to get her attention

Her jaw drops and her face looks like she's just seen a ghost. I let out a tiny giggle.

"Surprised?"

"How did- What? Why? Who?" she says tongue tied

"Don't think so much silly"

She swallows hard and recollects herself.

"Are you here for me?"

"Mmm maybe" I tease

"Wow. Dreams really do come true."

I blush and push her shoulder a little before directing my eyes to the ground flattered. I feel my heart racing. Why am I so excited?

I take initiative and start walking ahead toward the front doors. I don't hear any footsteps behind so I turn around to look behind me. Nayeon is still cutely frozen in place, failing to control herself.

"Are you coming or what?"

"Uh- of course!" She catches up and loops her arm around mine tightly like a clingy puppy. I bite the inside of my cheek trying to contain my smile.

When we get inside Nayeon has returned to her composed self and offers to get the skates for us. I find an area for us and wait. I observe Nayeon from afar. There is no line so she goes straight to the counter. I watch her interact with a female worker.

Despite the worker already handing Nayeon the skates, Nayeon continued to stand and talk with the worker. The girl twirls her hair between her fingers and flashes Nayeon a flirtatious smile. I roll my eyes when I see the girl frequently overly reacting and batting her eyelashes. However, Nayeon kept conversing and smiling with the girl.

I start twitching my leg eagerly and biting my bottom lip out of frustration.

After a long 15 minutes, I sensed that their conversation was finally coming to end. But then I saw the girl pull out her phone and pass it to Nayeon. That's it. Before I stopped to think my body acted on its own and I rushed over to Nayeon's side. I smoothly caressed Nayeon's shoulder then slid my hand down around her waist.