𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐢𝐦 ✓

Sixteen: Trip (III)

"Yesterday was quite an adventure for all of us," Louren remarked. You nodded in agreement.

"It did bring about some changes in our lives," Suho added, exchanging glances with Louren.

"I can tell," you said with a knowing smirk at Louren, who blushed and looked away.

Nia noticed the interaction and felt a bit left out, realizing she wasn't aware of what happened in the forest. She seemed hurt, unable to comprehend much since Louren didn't share many details, and it appeared that Louren was talking more with you.

You sensed a shift in the atmosphere, feeling like you might be inadvertently getting in the way of their friendship, especially since Louren and Nia were best friends.

Jin noticed your change in mood and cleared his throat, deadpanning, "I totally felt like a fifth wheel."

"Why? Were you in desperate need of your sixth wheel?" You retorted, picking up on his implied message. He shot you a glare in response.

"Well, you never know. I might need someone to care for me and carry me back to safety," Jin remarked, glancing at Suho and Louren after you.

"Don't assume you're forgiven for what you said to Louren," you retorted, a hint of anger in your tone.

"Come on! She was crossing her limits too," Jin argued.

"Are you two fighting again?" Mr. Kim's sudden appearance brought an immediate smile to your face. You were thrilled to see him, but you couldn't help but wonder what brought him there.

"Oh, Mr. Kim, what brings you here?" Brishona inquired, expressing the curiosity shared by the group.

"We're going to a park so that you all can enjoy a bit," he announced, settling down with a smile.

"Wow! We're so lucky to have this university and a professor like Mr. Kim," Brishona exclaimed with excitement. He smiled appreciatively at her compliment.

"Mr. Kim, there you are!" a voice rang out, and you all looked up to see your seniors, including Addison and Rea, along with others, approaching.

"What brings you all here?" Mr. Kim inquired, a bit confused.

"They wanted to talk to you, and I was here for my sister," Addison explained.

"Your sister?" Mr. Kim questioned, puzzled, as he didn't know yet.

"Yeah, me. What's wrong?" Louren asked Addison, and they stepped aside to talk.

Rea, blushing slightly, looked at Mr. Kim. "The idea of going to the park was amazing, Mr. Kim," she complimented with a smile.

Mr. Kim hummed before asking, "So, what did you all want to talk about?"

Rea, still blushing, gathered her courage before speaking. "Mr. Kim, I just wanted to express my appreciation for the effort you put into making our university experiences memorable. The trip, the activities—everything has been fantastic," she admitted with a shy smile.

Mr. Kim acknowledged her words with a nod and a warm smile. "I'm glad to hear that you all are enjoying the experiences," he responded. You couldn't help but side eye her at how she continued to smile at him. The rest of your group remained silent, witnessing the unfolding drama.

"Why are they here? He's not even their professor now," you whispered to Brishona.

"You know she has a crush on him, so it's pretty obvious," Brishona whispered in response.

Jin overheard the conversation and leaned in, whispering, "Let's put an end to this." He winked and then cleared his throat. "Mr. Kim, you should talk with them, and we'll go get ready," he suggested, prompting your group to stand up.