SQHY - Idol Rivals, Lifelong Friends

Chapter 2: The Betrayal: Wangyi's Flirtation Fiasco

Zhouzhou's fingers flew across the screen of her phone, her brow furrowed in concentration. Just a few minutes ago, her world had come crashing down, and she was determined to let Wangyi know exactly how she felt about it.

With a few taps, she unfollowed Wangyi's account, the action feeling like a punch to the gut. How could her trusted partner, her closest friend, betray her like this? Zhouzhou's vision blurred with tears of anger and hurt as she typed out a scathing message, her fingers trembling with emotion.

"Get Lost" the post read. "Flirting with my senior on Zhibo? How could you do this to me?" "I thought we were friends, partners, but I guess I was wrong. I'm done with this. With you." taking a deep, shuddering breath before continuing, Zhouzhou send Wechat to Wangyi

She hesitated for a moment, her thumb hovering over the "Send" button. A part of her wanted to delete the message, to ignore the whole situation and pretend it had never happened. But the sting of betrayal was too fresh, the pain too raw.

With a resigned sigh, Zhouzhou pressed "Post," watching as the message went live, sending ripples through the online fan community. Her heart pounded in her chest, a mix of regret and determination coursing through her veins.

Tossing her phone onto the bed, Zhouzhou buried her face in her hands, the weight of her emotions threatening to overwhelm her. She had always thought that her and Wangyi's bond was unbreakable, a friendship forged through the challenges and triumphs of idol life. But now, it felt like everything they had built was crumbling around her.

Wangyi, who had been in the middle of rehearsing a new choreography, felt a sudden chill run down her spine. Glancing down at her phone, she was met with a notification that Zhouzhou had unfollowed her. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she tapped on the alert, only to be greeted by Zhouzhou's angry message.

"What? No, this can't be happening," Wangyi murmured, her heart sinking. She had been so careful, so mindful of her interactions with Zhouzhou's senior, never realizing that it would lead to such a devastating fallout.

Wangyi's fingers trembled as she tried to compose a response, but the words refused to come. How could she have been so stupid, so careless? She had always prided herself on her ability to read Zhouzhou's moods and anticipate her needs, but this time, she had clearly missed the mark.

Abandoning her rehearsal, Wangyi hurried to the dressing room, desperate to find Zhouzhou and clear the air. As she approached the door, she could hear the faint sound of muffled sobs, and her heart sank even further.

Gently knocking, Wangyi called out, "Zhouzhou? Are you in there? Can we talk?"

There was a long pause, and for a moment, Wangyi feared that Zhouzhou would refuse to acknowledge her. But then, a quiet, trembling voice responded, "Go away, Wangyi. I don't want to see you right now."

Wangyi's shoulders slumped, and she leaned against the door, her hand resting on the knob. "Please, Zhouzhou. I need to explain. I never meant to hurt you, I swear. Can we just talk about this?"

Another stretch of silence, and then Zhouzhou's voice, laced with anger and betrayal, "I don't want to talk to you. You betrayed me, Wangyi. You broke my trust, and I don't know if I can ever forgive you for that."

Wangyi felt a lump form in her throat, the sting of Zhouzhou's words cutting deeper than any physical wound. "Zhouzhou, please. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you, I swear. Just let me explain, and we can work this out, I promise."

But her pleas were met with only the sound of muffled sobs, and Wangyi knew that she had to give Zhouzhou the space she needed. Defeated, she turned and walked away, her own tears threatening to spill over.

As the days passed, the tension between the once-inseparable duo only grew more palpable. Zhouzhou refused to even acknowledge Wangyi's presence, ignoring her attempts to apologize or even just have a conversation. The other members of SNH48 watched the unfolding drama with a mix of concern and confusion, unsure of how to intervene without making the situation worse.

The fans, too, were puzzled by the sudden rift between the beloved "YiZhou" duo. Social media was abuzz with speculation and concern, as the once-vibrant duo remained distant and withdrawn from each other.

Wangyi, her heart heavy with guilt and regret, tried her best to maintain a professional demeanor during rehearsals and performances, but the strain was evident in her every move. She longed to reach out to Zhouzhou, to make things right, but the older idol's icy silence was a wall she couldn't seem to breach.

Meanwhile, Zhouzhou's anger and hurt had only intensified with each passing day. She couldn't understand how Wangyi, her closest friend and partner, could have betrayed her trust so carelessly. The pain of it was a constant ache, a weight that she carried with her everywhere she went.

As the duo's strained relationship continued to dominate the headlines, the fans watched on, their hearts torn between the desire to see their beloved "YiZhou" reunited and the painful realization that the once-unbreakable bond might be shattered beyond repair.