The midnight I met him

the midnight I met him part 6

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     (The students are gathered at the library, surrounded by textbooks and notes, studying together. Suddenly, dark clouds gather outside and a loud thunderclap is heard. The sky opens up and rain starts pouring down.)

Haru: (looking out the window) "Ah no! I didn't bring my umbrella!"

Joonoh: ( expressionless) "You should have thought of that before."

Yuna: (concerned) "Don't worry, Haru, we can share our umbrellas with you."

Haneul: (smiling) "Yeah, we're in this together, rain or shine!"

Joonoh: (skeptical) "Save your sympathy. He's just careless."

(Haru looks at Joonoh, slightly hurt, but says nothing. The others try to reassure him, but Joonoh's cold demeanor persists.)

Taeoh: (trying to mediate) "Hey, come on Joonoh, don't be too hard on him. We've all forgotten things before."

Joonoh: (unfazed) "I'm just stating facts. He's irresponsible."

(The group falls into an awkward silence, the only sound being the rain pounding against the windows.)

Haru: (quietly) "I'll just go alone, then."

(Haru gets up and walks out into the rain, without an umbrella. The others watch, feeling a mix of guilt and frustration.)

How's that? I kept Joonoh's cold nature consistent, while also showing the group's dynamic and Haru's vulnerability.udents are gathered at the library, surrounded by textbooks and notes, studying together. Suddenly, dark clouds gather outside and a loud thunderclap is heard. The sky opens up and rain starts pouring down.)

Haru: (looking out the window) "Ah no! I didn't bring my umbrella!"

Joonoh: ( expressionless) "You should have thought of that before."

Yuna: (concerned) "Don't worry, Haru, we can share our umbrellas with you."

Haneul: (smiling) "Yeah, we're in this together, rain or shine!"

Joonoh: (skeptical) "Save your sympathy. He's just careless."

(Haru looks at Joonoh, slightly hurt, but says nothing. The others try to reassure him, but Joonoh's cold demeanor persists.)

Taeoh: (trying to mediate) "Hey, come on Joonoh, don't be too hard on him. We've all forgotten things before."

Joonoh: (unfazed) "I'm just stating facts. He's irresponsible."

(The group falls into an awkward silence, the only sound being the rain pounding against the windows.)

Haru: (quietly) "I'll just go alone, then."

      (Haru gets up and walks out into the rain, without an umbrella. The others watch, feeling a mix of guilt and
(Yuna suddenly realizes she's also forgotten her umbrella and looks at Joonoh with a sheepish expression.)

Yuna: (nervously) "Joonoh, I'm so sorry, but I forgot my umbrella too... could we share yours with Haru?"

Joonoh: (surprised) "You too?"

Yuna: (apologetically) "I know, I know, it's careless... but please, Joonoh?"

(Joonoh looks at Yuna, then at Haru, who's already walking out into the rain. For a moment, his expression softens, and he nods.)

Joonoh: ( gruffly) "Fine. But just for you, Yuna."

(Joonoh opens his umbrella and walks out into the rain, calling out to Haru.)

Joonoh: (shouting) "Hey, Haru! Wait up!"

(Haru turns around, surprised, as Joonoh and Yuna approach him, sharing the umbrella.)

Haru: (gratefully) "Thanks, Joonoh... Yuna."

Joonoh: (still gruff) "Don't mention it. Let's just get out of this rain."

(The three of them walk together, the umbrella shielding them from the downpour. Yuna smiles, relieved, while Haru looks at Joonoh with newfound appreciation.)
    
    (Haru and Joonoh are walking in the rain, approaching Haru's apartment)

Haru: (concerned) "I hope my stuff is okay... I didn't grab much when I left."

Joonoh: (reassuring) "It'll be fine, Haru. You'll see."

(They turn the corner and see Haru's belongings scattered outside the apartment)

Haru: (alarmed) "What the...?! My stuff! It's all out here!"

Joonoh: (surprised) "What happened? Did you forget to lock the door or something?"

Haru: (frustrated) "No way... I know I locked it. Someone must have... (she trails off, looking around nervously)

Joonoh: (supportively) "Hey, it's okay. We'll figure it out. Let's just gather your things for now."

(They start picking up Haru's belongings, both of them wondering who could have done this)
              
     (As they're gathering Haru's belongings, the landlady appears, looking flustered)

Landlady: (excitedly) "Haru, Haru! I have some news! Someone has bought this apartment, and they're willing to pay a higher price than the market value!"

Haru: (stunned) "What?! But... but I'm still renting this place!"

Landlady: (apologetically) "I know, I know, but the offer was too good to refuse. You'll have to find a new place to stay, Haru."

Joonoh: (supportively) "Don't worry, Haru. We'll help you find a new apartment. You can stay with me.

Haru: (gratefully) "Thanks, Joonoh... but this is all so sudden. Who is this person who bought the apartment?"

Landlady: (hesitantly) "Well... I'm not supposed to say, but... (she leans in close) it's someone who wants to remain anonymous."

(Haru and Joonoh exchange a suspicious glance, wondering who this mysterious buyer could be)
             
               Haru then excuses herself for bath
    After a while
       (Joonoh approaches Haru's room,   knocks on the door, and calls out again)

Joonoh: "Haru? Answer me! Are you alright?"

(No response)

Joonoh: (concern etched on his face) "I'm sorry, but I'm coming in."

(He slowly opens the door and steps inside)

Joonoh: "Haru?"

(He sees Haru standing under the shower, fully clothed, crying miserably)

Joonoh: (his cold exterior softening) "Haru... oh, Haru."

(He approaches her, and despite his initial reluctance, he opens his arms and pulls her into a warm embrace)

Haru: (sobbing uncontrollably) "I... I just... couldn't take it anymore..."

Joonoh: (his voice gentle) "Shh... it's okay. I'm here. You're safe."

(Haru clings to him, her arms wrapping tightly around his waist)

Joonoh: (holding her close) "I've got you. You're not alone."

(The shower continues to run, and the water starts to seep into the bathroom floor)

Joonoh: (trying to comfort her) "It's okay, Haru. Let it out. I'm here for you."

(As Haru's sobs subside, she tightens her grip on Joonoh, holding him closer)

Joonoh: (his voice soft) "Haru... you're going to be okay. I promise."

(The shower suddenly opens wider, and water pours down on them, soaking them both)

Haru: (laughing through tears) "Oh no... look at us!"

Joonoh: (smiling) "I guess we're in this together now."

(The scene ends with Joonoh and Haru standing under the shower, holding each other tightly, surrounded by water and warmth)
       ~To be continued ~