In Another Life

Distractions

After a week had passed since the incident, it was evident that Jooyeon was struggling to focus as the memories continued to play on a loop in his mind. Luckily, it was lunchtime, and they were seated in the cafeteria, providing a brief reprieve from the persistent thoughts.

"Jooyeon, what's happening to you lately? Clearly, you've been distracted, and you even got scolded earlier," Jiseok worriedly asked.

"I couldn't stop thinking about that day; it was constantly on my mind. It seemed to linger in my thoughts, refusing to fade away," Jooyeon confessed, a hint of shyness coloring his words.

Take Jiseok's advice and have a direct conversation with him. "It's important to communicate your intentions openly to prevent any confusion or misinterpretation. By addressing the issue head-on, you can ensure that both parties are on the same page and avoid any potential misunderstandings."

"I don't think I can confront him about this. I just feel shy at the thought of meeting him." Jooyeon's answer made Jiseok look at him in disbelief.

"Oh God, Joo, you're hopeless. Whether you like it or not, you have to face him sooner or later; otherwise, I won't hesitate to drag your ass to their band's practice room," Jiseok responded.

In the band practice room, Jungsu found himself unable to focus as thoughts of recent events played on a loop in his mind. He longed for the warmth of Jooyeon's body and the closeness they shared. Just as his thoughts began to wander beyond, Seungmin interrupted his thoughts with a shake.

"I swear to God, Jungsu hyung, keep your focus, please," Seungmin pleaded.

"What happened to you? You rarely make mistakes at practice." Minhwan was perplexed by the unusual occurrence of mistakes during practice, as it was a rare occurrence for the individual in question to make such errors.

The band took a break from their rehearsal session. They paused their practice temporarily to rest.

"Sorry for being distracted; it's just that I'm still thinking about what happened between me and Jooyeon." Jungsu pleaded guilty.

Gunil inquired if they had still not had a conversation. "You guys still haven't talked?"

"No. I don't have the guts to face him." Jungsu replied and shook his head, a sense of fear and trepidation preventing him from mustering the courage to confront him.

As Minhwan was listening to the band's conversation, his reaction was completely clueless.

"What happened to you and your ex?" Minhwan asked.

"Well, let's just say that Jungsu passionately kissed Jooyeon. They ended up naked in bed." Seungmin taunted Minhwan as he was annoyed by his presence. Minhwan was clearly irritated by Seungmin's taunts.

Jungsu felt embarrassed once more as his secret was revealed, causing him to become flustered. Meanwhile, Minhwan made a conscious effort to remain calm and not let his emotions get the best of him. The room fell into a tense silence as Minhwan abruptly left the band practice room upon hearing the news.

Despite the awkward atmosphere, the band pushed on with their practice. Determined to not let his personal issues interfere with the group's progress, Jungsu focused on the task at hand and gave it his all.