HERSHE || BBANGSAZ ||

7. Drunk

"Guys...I said... I can walk on my own... No need to carry me... Let go of me... now..." Hanni commanded. Minji and Heeseung were assisting her to walk, her arms draped around their shoulders.

It turned out, Hanni did enjoy the drink. Too much, in fact, as she kept filling her glass like she was not aware that it's a mixture of alcohol and other stuff. After an hour, she became so talkative which led Minji to think she's drunk and that it's time to take her home.

Danielle, on the other hand, was having a good time with the bar owner. Wonyoung volunteered to drive the lady home later by herself.

"Yeah, you could walk on your own," said Minji, trying her best to carry Hanni, "but you keep on stumbling, you know."

"It's because... it's because... I can't feel my legs..."

Minji adjusted Hanni's arms on her shoulders. "If you were feeling something strange about your legs earlier, why did you drink a lot?"

Hanni tilted her head to Minji and drew her face closer before smiling. "Because... it tastes... sooooooooo... gooooood..."

Minji could only sigh. She wondered how Hanni could be so cute even when drunk. She might not have admitted it before but she's getting fond of Hanni lately.

"Minji," called Heeseung who's also drunk but not like Hanni. "How far is it? I... I don't remember where we parked the car..."

"We're close, Heeseung. We're now in the parking lot."

"Oh. Good. My house is... it is just around the corner. You'd have to drop me off first before Hanni as I believe she lives further..."

"Yeah, I'll do that."

"Thanks, man..."

Minji smiled to herself. This is the first time she had gotten out for a drink after a year of abstinence. It's undeniable that her source of joy that night is the wasted lady they are carrying now. It just pleases her to know more things about Hanni. It makes her feel closer to her.

Hanni kept talking about random stuff while they walked to the parking lot. Upon reaching the car, they assisted her to sit in the back seat. Heeseung sat in the front. They drove immediately and reached Heeseung's home first.

Hanni looked out the window when she felt the car stopped. She squinted her eyes, observing the house infront of her. "So... this is... your place?"

"Yes..." said Heeseung, stepping out of the car.

Hanni frowned. "It doesn't seem like a happy house..."

Minji and Heeseung laughed.

"Let her be. She's drunk," said Minji, glancing at the passenger behind.

Heeseung leaned in the rolled-down car window. "Thanks, Minji. I'm too dizzy right now. I should be the one accompanying her home."

"No worries. I enjoyed tonight."

"Me too. I'll see you on Monday. Just ask Hanni wherever her address is, okay?" Heeseung pulled back and waved goodbye.

"Will do!" Minji gestured a salute and stepped on the accelerator.

Her familiar car looked like a different world now. Minji felt like her night had just started. Hanni is in the backseat looking out the window.

"Hanni...?"

Hanni turned at the call, leaning an arm against the back of the seat. "Yes, honey?"

Minji almost choked on that. "A-are you okay?"