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Upon entering her room, YN saw she was the only one who hadn't planned for the trip; her clothing wasn't packed, which served as a sharp reminder of how impromptu their vacation had been. But Tracie was there to save the day, offering to give her some clothing while they waited and suggested that they go shopping together the next day.
YN smiled and accepted the offer, grateful for Tracie's kindness and the relief it brought to know she would have something to wear for the time being. There was a hint of excitement in the air as they set out on their spontaneous journey, despite the day's bustle and the unanticipated turn of events.
The journey had been exhausting, including hours of driving, a ferry crossing, and more time spent in transit. But behind the fatigue, there was a hint of expectancy, a pleasure in the unknown, that persisted.
Upon taking up her temporary residence, YN's thoughts couldn't resist but speculate about the possibilities that may have arisen had Lori and Jungkook been present. She felt a twinge of desire at the idea of sharing this experience with her closest friends, as if their presence would finally fill the emptiness in her heart.
YN's mind drifted to Jungkook and his part in the Mike problem as she considered the day's happenings. She couldn't get rid of the impression that he was innocent in the situation, that he had always been thoughtful and nice to her, never ever using language or acting in any manner other than a sincere display of love and concern.
She thought Jungkook was the perfect example of a kind and supportive lover for Lori, showing his undying love and commitment in everything he said and did. He hadn't done anything wrong, so she didn't understand why she should be angry with him.
The notion of forgiveness appeared unnecessary, the result of misguided regret and misinterpretation. She would just tell Jungkook that she missed him if she were to go back to Seoul; there would be no need for an apology or an explanation.
But for the time being, YN was hesitant to talk to Jungkook since she didn't want to burden him with her own problems. She talked herself out of adding to his load, telling herself he had his own life to live, his own cares and obligations to attend to.
Rather, she made the decision to maintain her distance for the time being in order to give them both the room they required to forge their own paths. But even though she was resolved to keep her distance, there was a part of her that yearned for the security of Jungkook's presence, the certainty of his unfailing support.
She ignored such ideas for now, though, concentrating instead on the journey ahead and the possibility of fresh experiences waiting for her on Jeju Island. With Tracie at her side and shopping in the near future, YN gave herself permission to enjoy the moment and look forward to what the next day held.
"Dinner is here!" As Mike's voice broke through the quiet mood in the room to announce that dinner was ready, YN's heart was full of thanks. Her eyes glowed with excitement as she smiled back at Tracie, their eagerness growing as they headed outside.
