Girl, Get up.

Chapter 38

Haerin closes the door behind her. She leans back on the door and smiles. Finally, she's waited so long for that to happen. Minji kissed her. Minji actually kissed. Haerin silently screams and gets her composure together before making her way downstairs. She's greeted by both of their families already seated in their assigned seats. Jennie, Hyewon and Hyein eyes her curiously as she makes her way to her seat. She hears someone clear their throat and looks up at Minji's father looking at her.

"Minji unnie will be down in a sec, she's getting dressed right now" Haerin says to the older gentleman. As if on cue, they hear Minji's steps rushing down the stairs. The girl was all smiles as she made her way beside Haerin.

"Minji, so glad for you to finally join us" Minji hears her mother say to her, she gives her mother a smile and looks around the table. She could feel the stares her siblings and Haerin's sisters were giving her. She looks to her side at Haerin and reaches for Haerin's hands under the table. This catches Haerin off guard and she squeaks in response to the surprised contact that Minji has initiated. Haerin gives the older girl a glare before her eyes soften as Minji looks at her and mouths an apology.

"Before we start, we'd like to thank each of you for taking your time in joining us for this family dinner. It's been a while since Minji has joined us and we're glad to have her here with us this time. Tonight is a special night. As both families know, we have—" Minji's father continues, Haerin barely listens as her mind is going haywire from Minji's simple touch on her hands. She watches as Minji plays with her thumbs, rubbing it softly as if to comfort both of them.

"Minji, can you please stand up" Haerin hears her future father-in-law say, she feels Minji let go of her hand and she immediately misses the girl's hands on hers. She looks up as Minji stands up, she looks charismatic in her simple white tee and black blazer, her hair styled in a messy bun and her glasses sitting right on the bridge of her nose. Haerin just stares at her, admiring her beauty.

"Our Minji has done an amazing job with Jin's company. We have decided that she will be taking over Jin's company after she's done with college. Jin has said nothing but praises about her and we think we're making an excellent choice for her to take over. With that in mind, we have also been talking about strengthening our bonds as a family and business partners." Minji's father continues. He looks over at Haerin and motions for her to stand up. Haerin stands up and looks around, she can't tell what everyone on the table is thinking right now. She looks to the side and sees that Minji was looking at her, they both give each other a slight smile before turning their attention back to Minji's father.

"We both talked to the girls and they've both accepted. We'd like you guys to congratulate the new couple" Minji's father ends the speech as he claps for them, the other adults follow suit with the clapping. The gasps of both of the girls' siblings were drowned out by the adults roaring cheers and claps. Minji and Haerin both look at each other and hold each other's hands as they bow to their parents and siblings.

"Please take good care of us" they say as they take their seats. As soon as they were seated, food started appearing from the kitchen. Minji and Haerin shyly look at each other as their parents compliment on how good they look together.

"So Minji, I heard from your mother that you've joined the soccer team while you were away, is that true?" Haerin's mom asks the girl, Minji nods at her.

"Ah. yes. I was actually in multiple clubs before I got too busy with Uncle Jin's company. I hope I can pick up where I left off when school starts again." Minji tells her, Haerin's mom smiles at her.

"Yunjin and Hanni are still coming, right?" Minji's father asks, Minji turns her attention to her father.

"Yes, they're finishing up exams this week and next week. They should be coming after." Minji says to her father, she picks at the food in front of her. Ew, vegetables. Minji thinks as she moves the vegetables around her plate.