11. Misgivings

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"Are you alright?" Jeonghan asked, as he caught sight of you exiting the restroom.

"Yes, thank you for asking." you responded with a grateful smile, feeling relieved that Jeonghan noticed your brief absence.

With a sense of urgency, you tried to make your way back to the table, eager to rejoin with the rest of the group.

As you were walking, you suddenly heard a chilling voice from behind, causing you to pause abruptly.

"You should maintain your distance." pierced through the air, leaving you perplexed and unsure of their intent.

The coldness in his voice sent shivers down your spine, making it difficult to comprehend the underlying meaning behind his statement.

"I beg your pardon?" you turned your heels to face him, there was no sign of mischief on his features. He looked calm yet serious.

"From Joshua." With furrowed brows, you stood there, trying to decipher the message hidden within those words.

Was it a warning? A request for personal space? Or perhaps a subtle indication of a deeper issue? The ambiguity left you feeling unsettled, as you struggled to grasp the true intention behind his cryptic statement.

Curiosity gnawed at you, urging you to seek clarification. What did he mean by "maintain your distance" Was it a mere misunderstanding, or was there something more profound at play?

You couldn't shake off the feeling of unease, as you pondered the significance of his words. Caught off guard by your evident confusion, he continued speaking, seemingly unfazed.

"It's not good for him and you. If your intimacy leaks, it'll cause a problem." he casually stated. The weight of his words sank in, and you felt a mixture of discomfort and rising anger.

Your face crunched with a blend of emotions as you struggled to process his cryptic warning about the potential consequences of your intimacy leaking.

The implications of his statement began to unravel in your mind, and a sense of apprehension settled over you.

"Intimacy?" you scoffed bitterly, your eyebrows furrowing in confusion. The mere mention of it left you puzzled and frustrated.

What on earth was he referring to? And why did he seem so adamant about maintaining distance between you two?

The surge of anger mixed with an insatiable curiosity propelled you to confront him, demanding further explanation and clarity.

"I mean, seriously? I think the thing that happened back then is called being friendly and not intimacy." you gritted your teeth in frustration, your voice laced with a hint of exasperation.

It was as if he had completely misinterpreted the situation, jumping to wild conclusions without any basis.

The audacity of his assumptions left you seething, determined to set the record straight. You refused to let his misguided notions tarnish the genuine connection you shared.

"Too close for calling it friendly." He mumbled softly but loud enough for you to hear.

"Too close for calling it friendly?!" you shot back, your voice tinged with a mix of disbelief and irritation. His scoffing right in your face only fueled the fire of your anger.

He refused to believe your justification or whatever it was that you had just explained. The audacity of his dismissive attitude made your blood boil even more, intensifying the frustration that was already simmering within you.

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