Small Worlds

15 Contact name: Haerin Kang

15 Contact name: Haerin Kang

"Minji unnie is really something," Lee Hyein finally broke the long and awkward silence with those words.

She thought she knew her unnie, Haerin, inside out after all these years. But seeing her unnie lying naked with another woman on the sofa was a whole new level of surprise.

However, neither of the culprits seemed to feel guilty at all; they promptly got up and dressed.

Kim Minji made an excuse to go downstairs to her own apartment, claiming she had something to do.

Meanwhile, Haerin decided to take a quick shower.

Haerin usually took her time in the shower, so by the time she emerged, Lee Hyein had already returned to her usual self, rummaging through Haerin's fridge.

"Seriously, unnie!" Lee Hyein exclaimed, gesturing towards the unexpected sight she had just witnessed.

Haerin didn't immediately respond, choosing instead to wash some fruit.

Persisting, Lee Hyein remarked, "Minji unnie is really something."

This comment sparked Haerin's curiosity and she couldn't stay silent any longer.

"What do you mean?"Haerin asked.

Her question earned a chuckle from Lee Hyein, who teased, "Wow! Now you're talking! I thought you were on mute!" Hyein ignored Haerin's angry glare and continued, "So only Kim Minji can get you talking!"

Haerin remained focused on washing the fruit and started juicing.

However, the loud whirring of the machine couldn't drown out Lee Hyein's voice. "Unnie, you're usually so conservative at the dorms, remember? You even wear long-sleeved pyjamas in the hot summer! I never expected you to be sooooo carefree at home!"

Sometimes, Hyein could be both annoying and amusing at the same time, much like Kim Minji.

As Haerin stood there, speechless, the door swung open, and in walked Kim Minji, impeccably dressed. She was holding a small gift bag.

"Minji unnie, are you really that tall?" Lee Hyein exclaimed, extending her hand to compare heights.

Kim Minji chuckled and approached, enveloping Haerin in a hug from behind. Haerin's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively gripped the juicer.

"Ewwwwww! Gross!!" Lee Hyein shrieked in disgust.

Undeterred, Kim Minji gently pried Haerin's hands away from the juicer, wrapping her own around Haerin's waist instead. Caught off guard, Haerin found herself holding onto Kim Minji's hands as they swayed together, seemingly oblivious to Lee Hyein's presence.

Kim Minji winked mischievously at Lee Hyein, who continued to flail her arms in the air, screaming, "Stop! That's disgusting! I can't take it anymore!"

Haerin's ears were practically smoking with embarrassment, but just as she was about to pull away, Kim Minji released her with a hearty laugh. She laughed so hard it seemed she might start coughing.

"How come Hyein is such a cutie!" Kim Minji said, wiping tears of laughter from her eyes.

Lee Hyein, not satisfied, turned to Kim Minji and asked, "So, are you two dating?"

Kim Minji gasped dramatically and turned to Haerin, "Are all NewJeans members like this, this fierce?"

Lee Hyein squinted at Kim Minji, "Minji unnie! Do I need to remind you that Haerin unnie is super popular!"