MIDNIGHT | NEWJEANS

CH.2 WALK

Narrator's Point Of View

'Midnight it is' The way her lips curve up when she smiles, her eyes 'Still handsome and charming as ever' Clips of her encounter with Hanni kept replaying in her head, it frustrated Haerin 'You better not lose focus, Kang Haerin, Aim for the top' Repeating his father's words like a mantra, the man was cold but was sensible, and Haerin somehow admired that, his father reached everything by focusing on his goal, so will she, even if it costs her bonds that needs to be let go.

Haerin sighs for the umpteenth time, she's been on the rooftop of the hospital for a while, refocusing herself and regaining composure 'Focus Haerin, You're a Kang' a phrase she's been told her whole life. "What is with me lately, It's slowly getting on my nerves" With a defeated sigh, she hangs her head low, failing at her attempt to regain her cool "Figured you'd be here" A figure appears beside her causing her to lift her head "Dr. Kim!" In a state of panic, Haerin fixes her disheveled coat and bows to her mentor "It's just the two of us Haerin, just Chaewon" With an embarrassed smile Haerin scratches her head awkwardly "I was going back downstairs to check on those files you asked" "Relax Haerin, We have enough time to go through those cases together" Chaewon moves closer to her student and gives her a comforting smile.

Chaewon had known Haerin for as long as she'd been friends with Eunchae, she also had a good grasp on how pressured Haerin was about being a doctor, which led Haerin to personally request to shadow Chaewon at work from time to time, given that her father practically owns the hospital, she was given a leeway. "If it's about your da-" "No, I'm okay" Haerin gives her the best smile she can muster, a pained smile but she believes in her student "I hope my sister isn't causing you too much trouble" Chaewon said "Wherever Eunchae is, trouble is bound to follow, I'll keep an eye on her, Unnie" Both girls shared a hearty laugh, enjoying the bond they've gained through out the years "Well then, Future Dr. Kang, go home and get some sleep" "Thank you, Chaewon unnie" Haerin hugs her tightly, telling her she's at her best state.

Hanni's Point Of View

"I have no idea what I'm doing" I looked at my friend Yunjin fall on my bed face first. We've been studying for hours for our mock exams on Friday, and like her, I have no idea what I'm doing too. "Let's take a break, I might die if we continue like this" She complained, hugging one of my pillows "Bit of an overreaction but you're right" I lay down beside her and sighed, this week had been eating me up, paperwork have been piling up, schedules for filming have been cramped up in one week, and it just so happens that I have to be the co-director. "I'm gonna nap, wake me up later," Yunjin said covering her eyes with her arm, I lay on my side pulling out my phone, It's been a while since I've texted Haerin, I frowned upon seeing that she didn't reply to my text this morning.

Kitty Kang

7:30 am

Good morning Haerinie, Have a nice day at work!

10:00 pm

It's your out, right? Drive home safely

10:01 pm

I'm actually on a break from studying

Let's talk soon?

"I KNEW IT! Hanni Pham is smitten!" I hear a shout from behind me, It was Yunjin snooping from the back reading my text messages "Damn you Jennifer Huh!" I throw the first thing I lay my hands on, to no avail she catches my pillow in time before it hits her face " WHO IS SHE?!? I DEMAND ANSWERS HANNI!" "I don't answer to you!" I shout at her. We continued our pillow fight until either of us couldn't even lift an arm anymore. I sigh in defeat, Yunjin's been there ever since, no point in hiding information from her now. "She's someone I know from my past," I tell her "Don't tell me she's that Ex of yours, I'll wrestle her" She turns to me with a determined look that made me laugh "As much as I love your determination on beating up my Ex, it's not her. She's her best friend" I turned to Yunjin "Too bad then, Is she cute? Single?" She eagerly asks, like a kid asking for candy, "She's cute and single" I answer "Then ask her out already" She sat up which also made me follow her actions, and ask out Haerin. That's like a death wish for me, the thought of going out with my Best Friend's ex-girlfriend is even more absurd.

"Earth to shorty" She waved her hand in front of me, pulling me out of my thoughts "She's not my type," I told her, crossing my arms "Oh please, she's totally your type, I haven't seen her but I know you. The Pham Hanni waiting for a reply, despite knowing she won't get one, totally your type, girl" Jennifer Huh knows nothing but facts, it's irritating but also comforting, I don't have to go through all that explaining my infatuated feelings for Haerin. Maybe there is or Maybe there isn't. "You're full of bull, bro, let's just study," I told her and dragged her out of bed.

Narrator's Point Of View

After another two hours of studying, both Hanni and Yunjin finally reached their limit, there's only so much studying they can do before they go crazy. "Well, I'll be going home Hanni. Don't forget the script for the short film!" Yunjin takes her exit, waving at Hanni and the girl's roommates. "Bye, Yunjin Unnie!" Hanni's roommate shouts "Hey Dani, I'll be going out, don't wait up" Hanni grabs her hoodie from her room "Isn't it too late Han? It's dangerous" Dani told her best friend "I'll be okay, don't worry, you can ask Minji to come back since Yunjin is gone" Receiving a nod from Dani, Hanni takes her leave.

Haerin on the other hand, felt like she didn't want to come home just yet. She takes a turn and drives to the park where she hangs out with Hanni 'I need to clear my mind and refocus' She can't have her mind preoccupied with something other than work and school. As she parked her car nearby, she began to walk the familiar pathway. Distracted and tired, Haerin slows down afraid she might faint. On the same pathway, Hanni was looking at the night sky, she wondered about Yunjin's words earlier 'Even if she is my type, I can't act on my feelings' Sighing defeatedly, Hanni walked again, freeing her mind from thinking about the cat-like girl that's been bothering her.

Suddenly, their eyes met, and they both stopped in their tracks and stared at each other. The universe must be playing with them, both trying to ignore their minds, telling them and giving them a sign, that maybe, just maybe, they might be a slight chance for something good to make out of this, of them.

"Hanni" "Haerin" calling out to each other simultaneously, Hanni felt her cheeks heat up just by looking at Haerin, wearing her white coat, a bit messy but still attractive, It made her heart panic a little. "It's late, what are you doing out?" Haerin asks the girl, moving closer to see Hanni's face clearly "Had a lot in my mind, my place isn't really Ideal when I need to think, you?" "Just got out from the hospital, my car led me here" Haerin moves beside Hanni, looking directly into her eyes 'Her eyes, It's sparkling? Or is it just the reflection from the light, It's mesmerizing" Haerin thought, she held the stare for a good minute before realizing her actions, and she continued walking closely beside Hanni. The short girl beside her was in a state of panic, smelling the flowery scent on Haerin's coat, It made her lose her shit.

"Tomorrow Midnight?" Haerin turns to her and asks "Midnight it is" Hanni replies and turns back to the direction she came from earlier leaving the cat-like girl. Haerin then again, staring at her small figure being eaten by the darkness of night.

'I understand a lot of things, but these feelings aren't one of them' Haerin thought as she looked at Hanni's fading figure.

'Out of all the people, It had to be you, Rin'  With heavy steps and a heavy heart, Hanni knew she was bound to let go of her growing feelings for the girl. It's not the first time she had to do it anyway, this time she hopes that it will be easier.

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"so this is where you've been going, Hanni-ah"

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Note: I didn't follow my initial storyline for this chapter (literally crying) hope you still like it tho:) I apologize in advance if their were too many mistakes.