ITZY One-Shot story series (Ryeji)

Acoustic Melody

The moon shined throughout the night. Stars were shining at their brightest forms, creating a celestial skyline night. Occasional winds blew against windows, letting the insider know its calming force.

Ryujin lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling. The only light sources were the shining moon and her dim nightstand light, creating a serene glow.

Ryujin turned her head to face the window. The moon was in direct view along with the stars. She enjoyed seeing the beauty of it shining. She checked the time on her phone. 23:32. She clicked her phone off with a low sigh.

She knew sleep wasn't hitting her anytime soon, so she sat up. She scanned her room. She stared at the items on her desk before focusing on another object in her room.

It was quiet. Too quiet in the dormitory. Usually, the other members enjoy doing something that has loud sounds or general loud chatting. Ryujin thought of the possibilities of why tonight was quiet. Chaeryeong or Lia might've gone to bed early or used headphones in case someone wanted quietness. For Ryujin, she liked this stillness that lingered all around her. She does enjoy loud, chaotic noises, but not all the time. She enjoys the plain silence with occasional crickets and low chirps outside.

Ryujin turned her attention to her guitar. A Taylor 214ce sat on the guitar stand next to her shelf. It wasn't long since she had laid her strums onto the guitar. It's been a few weeks.

Ryujin threw her legs off the bed and to where her guitar was. She stood next to it before grabbing the guitar neck up carefully. She held the base of the guitar with her other hand. She took a moment to look at it from top to bottom before taking it. She sat on the edge of the bed and laid the guitar on her crossed legs. She positioned the guitar to where her fingers touched the strings on the frets.

She took her right hand and gave it a testing strum. A few strings were out of tune. Ryujin carefully and precisely tuned the strings that required it. She sometimes feared a string might snap. So far, it's intact. It made her sigh in relief.

She strummed the guitar again. This time, a beautiful sound filled the room. Ryujin played with the guitar for a few minutes before thinking of a song to play on it.

She decided on her song: Run Away. Ryujin always loved playing her songs. It was one of her favorites that she enjoys playing on her guitar. She began to strum to it.

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Yeji sat comfortably on the couch in the living room. She was occupied on her phone, texting her friends and her parents. She also checked on how Midzys were doing. It became a habit for her to check on Midzys. She knew the other members checked in on them but on their own time. For Yeji, she sends Bubble messages whenever she has time. She chats with them often, sending them pics and telling them how her days went. Of course, she always sends her care by asking how they are and to take care the next time she sends a message.

A notification popped up on her screen, pausing what she was doing. She tapped on the notification, bringing her to a chat box of the person. Yuna had sent her a message, asking her what she was doing.

Yeji moved her eyes to the couch across from her. Yuna was on the opposite side, pretending to act like she didn't message her. Yeji continued with the act and replied.

(Yeji-unnie🐺🖤)
[Just checking on my notifications, and you?]

She waited for Yuna to respond to her.

(Yuna-yah🐰💗)
[Just busy answering emails and talking to my parents.]

Yeji quietly chuckled. Yuna doesn't even have an email account. She knows she's acting her part. She looked up slightly to look at the maknae. She could tell Yuna looked tired. Mostly fatigue after having a long day.