Music Unites Us | Haely

Chapter Eight: What's Wrong With My Feelings..

**In Lily's bedroom**

After warming herself up with hot water, Haewon stepped out of Lily's bathroom, now wearing an oversized black t-shirt and track pants, while drying her still-damp hair. As she exited the room, she was met with a small yelp and some commotion coming from the kitchen area. Haewon instinctively quickened her pace, a mix of curiosity and concern driving her forward.

When she arrived at the kitchen, she saw a flustered Lily, her clothes slightly soaked from the splashes of water coming from a broken kitchen sink faucet. Lily was struggling to fix the faucet, but it was clear she had no idea how to go about it.

Noticing Haewon's presence, Lily turned around and gave her an apologetic smile. Without wasting any time, Haewon quickly located and shut off the main water valve for Lily's apartment, stopping the flow of water. As the sink's stream slowed to a trickle and finally ceased, Lily visibly relaxed.

Haewon took in the sight of the slightly disheveled kitchen, water splattered across the counters and floor. Fortunately, the dishes that were already prepared and sitting on the kitchen counter remained untouched by the chaos.

Haewon turned to Lily, who still wore an embarrassed smile. "You alright?" she asked, concern evident in her voice.
Lily nodded, wiping her damp hands on a kitchen towel. "Yes, thank you. I didn't expect the faucet to go haywire like that."

Haewon glanced around, assessing the situation. "It happens. Do you have any tools? Maybe I can fix it for you."
Lily's eyes widened in surprise and gratitude. "Oh, you don't have to do that! You've already helped so much.
Haewon look at her with a little smile "its okay, Im volunteering to help you with that. Okay"

Lily just smiled and complained a little in her heart why the sink pipe was broken when Haewon was there and with Lily's guidance, Haewon found a basic toolkit and she, observing Lily's wet clothes, suggested, "You should change into something dry. You'll be more comfortable."

Lily nodded, appreciating the practicality of the suggestion. She excused herself and headed to her bedroom to change, leaving Haewon alone in the kitchen for a moment.

Haewon's POV

Lily's slightly wet clothes were becoming more distracting than I cared to admit. She was wearing a plain white t-shirt and shorts, but the damp fabric clung to her, making her undergarments more visible than I was comfortable with. The bright color of her bra, peeking through the now semi-transparent shirt, made it impossible for me to focus.

My mind started to wander, creating scenarios that I knew I shouldn't be entertaining. I could feel my face heating up, and I forced myself to look away. It wasn't just that her clothes were revealing more than usual; it was the way the wet fabric accentuated her figure, bringing an unintentional allure that left me feeling flustered and off-balance. Lily, completely unaware of the effect she was having on me right now. Her casual demeanor only added to the tension I was feeling. The more she moved around, the more the wet shirt seemed to cling, and I knew I needed to say something before my thoughts drifted any further into inappropriate territory.

"Lily," I began, my voice slightly strained, "maybe you should change into something dry."

She paused, looking down at herself as if noticing for the first time how wet her clothes were. A faint blush spread across her cheeks, and she gave a small, embarrassed laugh. "Oh, I didn't realize how soaked I got. You're right, I should change. Thanks for pointing it out, Haewon."

I nodded, trying to maintain a composed expression despite the rapid beating of my heart. As Lily excused herself to go change, I took a deep breath, grateful for the brief respite. Then, i start working on with the faucet.