MICHAENG : THE STORY UNFOLDS WITH YOU

CHAPTER 3 - CHARMS

A ray of morning golden sunshine glistens through the blinds of Mina's room. As the alarm rings, she stirs from her deep slumber early in the morning. With a sleepy stretch, she pulls out her hand under the sheet and fumbling the bedside table to turn off the alarm. Though her class will start in the middle of the afternoon today, she plans to start her day earlier to go to the bookstore in town.

Dressing in a simple yet chic Monday outfit, Mina slips into black high-waist jeans pants that hug her legs elegantly, pair with a relaxed white t-shirt tucked into her pants and layers with dark blue see through blazer outside, adding an elegant of her attire.

As Mina steps out of her room, she finds Nayeon in the living room, waiting for Jeongyeon. It's routine for Jeongyeon to pick up Nayeon every morning because they are always leaving to the campus together. This morning Jeongyeon and Nayeon has morning class, so yesterday Jeongyeon promised to drive Mina to the bookstore since it's conveniently located on the same way to their campus.

"Let's go, Mina-yaa.. Jeongyeon is here," Nayeon utters after Jeongyeon called and told her that he is already outside the building of their apartment. "uh ?? Wait a minute, I need to go to the toilet first," Mina blurts out while walking to the toilet.

"I'll wait for you outside then," Nayeon replies before she grabs her beg, fasten her shoes, and makes her way to her boyfriend.

After a few minutes, Mina also sets off from the house and heads outside. Her eyes furrow as she watches Nayeon babbling at Jeongyeon. Her mumbles sound terrific, making Jeongyeon's head hang down. But the thing that catches her attention is that Jeongyeon is sitting on his bike.

"What happened?" Mina approaches the two, her face still wearing confusion.

"Look at your idiot cousin, Mina-yaa," Nayeon says sarcastically. "Maybe he wanted the three of us to ride this bike together," She glares at Jeongyeon and his bike.

"I'm sorry, Mina-yaa," Jeongyeon's gaze laced with frustration. He then steps down from his bike before continuing. "I forgot that I needed to drop you off at the bookstore. That's why I'm riding this bike." Jeongyeon's shoulders slump.

Mina, speechless and shaking her head in disbelief, says, "Unnie, let's take his bike and leave him here," trying to lighten the mood with a giggle.

"Uh?? Clever!!" Nayeon says, joining Mina in jesting with Jeongyeon, who is now consumed by regret. "But do you know how to ride? Because I don't."

"This is another problem... I don't know how, Unnie. I only have a bike license in games," Mina playfully responds. "I'll just go by myself then, Jeongyeon-aa," her tone shifting casually.

"No no no... wait... I think I know who can pick you up... let me call him first," Jeongyeon exclaims, reaching into his pocket to retrieve his phone. Mina and Nayeon watch curiously as he waits for someone to answer the call.

"Uhh?? Jeongyeon-aa...why?" Chaeyoung's husky voice reaches out from the other end, still half asleep.

"Chaeng, are you still sleeping?" Jeongyeon's voice is filled with curiosity and urgency as he scratches his nape, awaiting Chaeyoung's response.

"Uhh..umm..why?? What do you want?" Chaeyoung replies almost in mumbles, still groggy from sleep.

"Yaa, can you come here and pick up Mina?" Jeongyeon says, his gaze shifting to Mina and Nayeon who are watching him now. Their faces etched with bewilderment.

Mina shakes her head upon hearing Jeongyeon's request for Chaeyoung to fetch her. "Yaa, no, don't ask..." she trails off as Jeongyeon is interrupted by putting his palm in front of her face.