Mina's POV
"Make yourself comfortable"
We decided to go back to Nayeon's apartment since it was closer. However, I'm not sure what this time is meant to be for. It could be an extension of the date. Maybe our usual date run down, which would be awkward since the date was with each other. Or really, I'm not quite ready to say bye for now.
I take a seat on an island stool. Nayeon's apartment isn't the grandest. I'm sure she can afford a more expensive apartment. But I like hers just the way it is. It's cozy and humble. It feels like a home.
"Coffee or tea?" Nayeon offers
"Just water is fine"
On top of the counter is a doctor's instrument, a stethoscope. As I wait, I pick it up and examine it with my eyes and hands.
"Do you know how to use it?"
Nayeon places two glasses of water on the countertop. Watching me embarrass myself with her device.
"I've seen Dad use it a lot, but I've never held one before"
"Here I'll show you"
She comes across to my side and takes the stethoscope out of my hands. She plugs her ears with the corresponding tips. She handles the weighted circular, knob-like end.
Then, through the thin protection of my top, my chest comes in contact with the cool surface of the stethoscope drum.
"Breath in"
I play along with her instructions and intake a deep gust of air through my nose.
"Breath out"
I exhale. We repeat the procedure maybe 3 more times, with her hand in the position on my chest.
When she takes her hand off she gives me a worried look.
"Your heart is pounding, are you okay?"
I wipe a bead of sweat off my forehead. And give her a struggling smile.
"Y- yeah I'm fine"
"Let me just take a closer look" she frowns
Please no. My eyes follow her as she comes closer to my side, now standing perpendicular to me instead of directly in front. My stomach drops when I watch her left hand pull the edge of my top and her right hand enters through the bottom.
A chill runs up my spine as the instrument's cold surface glazes up my back, tracing my skin. Nayeon's hand follows closely, guiding it, her skin brushing on mine.
"Breath in"
I take a slow, shaky breath in.
"Breath out"
Once again, we repeat the process. But with each cycle, I feel my breath continue to hitch more. I consistently swallow trying to return moisture to my parched throat. My heart stutters in a rapid pattern.
"Your heart is beating concerningly fast. I'm worried."
"Psh, I'm healthy Nayeon. I have monthly checkups at the hospital" I playfully push her shoulder, praying she'll stop this fake examination.
To my surprise, Nayeon falters backward and her hand reaches to cover her shoulder. Her face grimaces with pain.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing" she gives a fake smile, her hand still shielding her shoulder
"Let me see" I command
"It's just a scrape Minaya" she puts her hand out forcing distance between us
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Unfold | Minayeon
Hayran Kurgu"Please, don't leave me" Im Nayeon is the girl of everyone's dreams at Hanlim High School. She is perfect inside and out, and it's presumed that every aspect of her life is the same way. In reality, her personal life that she keeps a secret is nothi...
