ʀᴏᴏғᴛᴏᴘ ғɪɢʜᴛ - ɴᴄᴛ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍ

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the two friends were still in hyemin's room- just talking away. the thought of trying to convince hyemin to go downstairs lingered in the back of jaemin's mind but he knew he knew he'd do so whenever would be the right time.

it was actually a pretty lively atmosphere downstairs as well. the group of friends were concerned for hyemin- sure, but they made sure to keep her father company because despite his actions, they knew he was guilty and much like hyemin, if he could turn back time and do it all over again, he would.

the girls filled him in on everything that went on in hyemin's life, telling him things about her that might come in handy in the future if hyemin decides to give him another chance

the 2min duo upstairs had now started talking about university, and ofcourse, their course.
they both were photography majors and because of both of their pretty introverted personalities, they didnt have many acquaintances in their major too except for eachother. this allowed them to connect on a deeper level, developing a newfound and special understanding between the two.

hyemin felt really grateful to have friends who she could always count on for anything. and now she was more than glad that she had a really close friend who she had opened up to quite a lot in the same classes as her.

as for jaemin, he just felt relieved he was able to help the girl feel more comfortable in his presence to the point of sharing her biggest concerns. if there was one thing jaemin hated about his friends, it was seeing them going through a rough patch without being able to help them.
his anger during those moments was mostly always directed towards himself as he felt like he wasn't doing much for his friends. but with how much hyemin expressed her gratitude towards him, he felt proud of himself for accomplishing his goal.

it wasnt until hyemin's mother knocked on the door and entered shortly after, causing the duo to stop talking about what camera lenses would work best at the festival, and look over to the woman.

"jaemin, can i talk to hyemin alone?" heeyoung inquired to which jaemin nodded.
before he left, he gave the girl a small smile and squeezed her shoulder to comfort her.

when the male had left, hayoung approached her daughter and wrapped her arms around her in a hug. since she was seated on her bed, hyemin's head was on her mother's chest where she felt her heartbeat- the rhythm creating a sense of nostalgia and safe haven within her. the mother softly caressed the girl's hair when she spoke

"im so sorry," hayoung began, "i know im a terrible mother cause i never tried to get you and chungho in touch and you guys had minimal contact. i should've done better. i think because he was so far away, whenever he called i kept him to myself instead of getting you involved in our conversations too- which is most likely the reason you guys are like complete strangers."

"I'm sorry, baby, i-" the woman swallowed the lump in her throat and the hand moving in hyemin's hair stopped. heeyoung wasn't even trying to fight back her tears and just pulled her daughter closer, to which hyemin wrapped her arms around her mother's waist too

"im so sorry, minnie. you probably think your father's the worst man to exist- i never wanted that, ever. but my own actions led you to that conclusion and i swear your father is not bad, hyemin, he's a good person, i swear," she cried

hayoung, after years, finally realising that the outcome of her being selfish without even knowing it weighed down on her heavier than having her lover stay away from her.
she knew it was wrong she never tried to initiate contact between the two people she loved most. she knew it was wrong she kept seperate and yet strong relations with both of them, but seperately, and not as a family as she should've.

"mom," hyemin looked up at her mother who kept weeping, avoiding her daughter's eyes out of guilt. her heart broke. she had never seen her mother cry. and she never wanted to ever again.

"mom, i know. i understand. and to be honest," she took a deep breath, "I'm not ready to forgive you right now, i think i need time, is that okay?"

hayoung only let go of hyemin to wipe off her tears and nodded, "ofcourse, my baby, ofcourse, take your time- i understand if you cant ever forgive me either i know I'm a horrible mothe-"

"mom!" hyemin reached out for her gand and held it, "thank you, for apologizing and realising what was wrong on your end too. but please, stop crying, yeah? and i can't ever stay mad at you for long, you know that? you're my best friend and i love you more than anything. i just need time" she gave her mother a small smile which she returned

hayoung leaned down to kiss hyemin's forehead and hugged her once more.

"I'm really proud of you, my minnie."

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i miss my mom and she's litr right outside

a little mother-daughter convo bcs lets be honest, hayoung did play a part in (unintentionally) keeping hyemin and chungho apart

2min besties❤️