Till the End of Time [Bbangsaz & Daerin]

15 | Eventful Nights

| At the convenience store |

After the thing in the park, the air between Hanni and Minji seemed a little strange. It wasn't unusual for them not to talk to each other much, but every time they exchanged glances, they turned away faster than before. The question behind it, however, was why they did it... because they didn't kiss but actually wanted to, or because they almost kissed even though they didn't want to. Minji said she couldn't, but inside she was glowing with heat, it wasn't easy for her to turn it down. But in order not to have to deal with it anymore, she randomly grabbed some food and put some drinks in the basket and waited. What was she waiting for? She wasn't sure herself, maybe Hanni? Maybe she wanted something special, but she would have to ask the other one. But Hanni didn't look as if she knew what she was supposed to be doing here. Minji cleared her throat: "...doyouwantsomethingspecial?" That was clearly too incomprehensible for Hanni when she heard it and she turned to her, her brows drawn together and questioning. "What did you say?" but Minji only cleared her throat again and pointed to the freezers and the various shelves in the store, which made the shorter girl understand what exactly she meant.

Even though she felt a little uncomfortable right now that Minji would probably just buy the things for her, she picked out two or three things, which she hesitantly put into the basket. Hanni made sure that they weren't the most expensive. Not because she didn't want to owe Minji a lot, but actually more because she was used to it herself and never had much money at her disposal. Unconsciously, though, Minji picked up more of the things she chose and filled the basket with them herself, in the disguise that she might be getting it for herself or maybe even for Danielle. Either way, they would have to bring something for the latter, she shouldn't be left out. With a basket that was now quite full, the two of them went to the checkout and placed it there. Minji's gaze wandered briefly around the area because there was no staff, but not much later a young woman stalked through a back door carrying a large box, presumably new goods or something. She put the box down right behind the counter and then turned her full attention to the two customers waiting to check out. At that moment, Minji's eyes fixed on the cashier's, which was mutual, because the other one immediately looked into her eyes: "Minji, we haven't seen each other for a long time ~"

The fact that she knew her name could only mean that she remembered everything? Maybe she was just like herself? Minji raised a brow and in order not to make it look strange for Hanni, she simply played along: "Seems like it, Hyein." The other girl smiled a little and started scanning the items, but her eyes also glanced over to Hanni before looking back at Minji. "How are you doing, have you found love again?" What was supposed to throw Minji off track was more likely to hit Hanni as she turned her body slightly away and started fiddling with her fingers. The taller girl kept a stoic expression on her face: "I'm fine, thanks for asking, and how about you?" More items were scanned and Hyein's eyes drifted back and forth between Hanni and Minji, obviously knowing that something was probably up. Hanni herself was also puzzled by Minji's statement... she hadn't said yes, but she hadn't denied it either... why not? "Oh you know, like always. Tell me, could it be that you've forgotten something specific? I can't shake the feeling that you're supposed to be somewhere, but where?" Hyein reached under the counter and a short time later a bag came out, into which she packed the groceries. She straightened everything out again and pulled the handle longer and held it over to her, "Now I just need your card and we can complete the purchase." 

What exactly was she up to? Minji furrowed her brows and reached for her wallet to take out her card and give it to her. Pulling up the corners of her mouth, Hyein turned to the cash register and typed everything in calmly. No matter how much Minji watched her, nothing else happened except that she was actually just doing her job. She got her card back and put her wallet back in her pocket. Her hand reached for the shopping bag and took it: "...then have a nice day." With those words, Minji wanted to turn around and, without looking, grabbed Hanni's hand to pull her along with her, but apparently Hyein had something to say before they could leave the store altogether: "Remember your beginnings, Minji. I'm sure you know where it all started!" Hyein hastily waved after her until they were out of sight and then bent down behind the counter to open the box so that she could put various packs of cigarettes on the shelf behind her.