crescent. kim hongjoong ✓

thirty eight

Amidst the lively atmosphere of Jung Nari's wedding, Yuna and Nayeon find a quiet corner to catch up, their conversation a comforting blend of shared memories and playful banter.

"I'm genuinely happy things worked out for you. I had a feeling they would," Nayeon expresses, her eyes reflecting genuine joy.

Yuna, steering away from her own experiences, playfully deflects, "Enough about me. Have you got your eye on someone yet?"

Nayeon, her cheeks tinged with a blush, glances behind her, catching Seonghwa stealing glances at her. "Actually, there's something I wanted to tell you..." she trails off, her smile revealing the secret.

Yuna raises an intrigued eyebrow, following Nayeon's gaze. Spotting Seonghwa, Yuna scoffs with playful disbelief, "Jung Nayeon."

Caught off guard, Nayeon blushes and admits, "I was planning to tell you."

Yuna, teasingly, gives her a faux glare, "I didn't expect Park Seonghwa to be your type. But now that I think about it, he kinda does match your type..."

Nayeon counters with a sheepish smile, "I didn't expect Hongjoong to be yours, but look where we ended up."

As the conversation continues, Nayeon hesitates before sharing, "I didn't tell you earlier because you were dealing with family issues, and I didn't want to make it about myself."

Yuna warmly smiles, "Come on now, you know you can always share with me. But I appreciate it." She adds a playful nudge, "So, are you two a thing or...?"

Nayeon laughs, "Nah, not a thing. But we went on a few dates, and he's kinda cute."

Yuna, amused by Nayeon's dreamy description, playfully teases, "Simp."

Nayeon narrows her eyes, "I know you're not talking. You're like the biggest simp."

Yuna blushes and shrugs, "What can I say?" As she looks back, she catches Hongjoong's gaze, sharing a moment that feels both familiar and nostalgic. Yuna turns to Nayeon, still smiling, feeling grateful for their enduring friendship.

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