Reluctant Hero ✔️

Twenty-Two

"Thank God this is all over."

"No literally."

It's been four days since Ganon had been defeated, and it was the first time all five girls were together since Haerin and Minji got out of the hospital, the girls hanging out after their first day back at school.

Hyein and Haerin were lying spread-eagle on the bed on their backs, still a bit tired from it all.

Danielle was sitting at the edge of the bed while Minji sat at her desk, nodding in agreement from the maknaes' sigh of relief.

"Don't get me wrong, I love that no one's coming up to me at school, but how come no one is?"

"Oh Minji-unnie and I made it so that everyone that saw the fight doesn't remember who fought Ganon. We're like- the mysterious fighters that saved Korea."

Haerin sighed in relief, "that's good... I won't be bombarded at school."

"You did well, Haerin."

"Thanks... But I couldn't have done it without you two."

Hanni was swirling around in Hyein's swivel chair, barely listening to their conversation as she constantly stared at the floor.

Even when Minji had to stay at the hospital for an extra day after she woke up because of her head, Hanni made sure to come back, albeit alone because the others' parents wanted them to stay home.

They made no effort to talk about what happened the day Minji woke back up.

They went on as per usual when they left Danielle alone with Haerin that day, and it was as if the kiss never happened in the first place.

Although it got a bit awkward sometimes, especially today during the class the two sat next to each other in...

"Hey guys I'm sorry but..."

The girls stopped talking when Hanni lifted her head up, the girl glancing at them all before her eyes landed on Minji.

"Can I talk to you alone for a sec?"

"Oh uh- sure."

The other three giggled as Minji stood up, and Hanni ignored the teasing she got from the three as she stalked out of the room.

Minji followed right behind, awkwardly standing a few feet away from Hanni in the kitchen.

"What's wrong?"

Hanni turned around, staring up at Minji's eyes, "Minji."

"Yes?"

"Can we talk about that day at the hospital?"

"Huh? The day at the... oh. Yeah, what's up?"

Minji turned a bit pink, her eyes shaking as she struggled to keep her eyes on the younger girl from the mention of that day.

"Why'd you ask me to do it again?"

"Because... I wanted you to?"

Minji scratched the back of her neck, "and... You didn't give me time to reciprocate it the first time."

"Do you like me back?"

Minji paused at that, not really knowing how to answer, "I uh... I think I do..."

The bear looked away, "I mean, when I got to know you I don't know why but my heart would always start beating a little faster. I always wanted to take care of you and protect you, but like- in a different way than Danielle. My chest felt weird whenever you were around, but never in a bad way? And um..."