Secrets Followed by Mysteries

Part 27

Julie: How about we go to the rooftop? It's refreshing up there.

Namjoon: Let's go

Julie, determined to lift Namjoon's spirits, employed every playful tactic she could conjure, from warm smiles to silly jokes. Finally, with a mischievous glint in her eye, she launched into a spirited tickle assault, leading Namjoon to let out a joyful chuckle.

At the rooftop

They both were having a very quiet and peaceful time for a while so Namjoon decided to break it.

Namjoon: I'll play the bad cop. You play the good cop.

Julie: No!

Namjoon: what?

Julie: you already played the bad cop an awful lot, I'll be the bad cop. * left him and had a mini walk downstairs, back to the apartment*

Namjoon: I don't want you to get hurt... because that's what happens... to bad cops. * Whispers himself before heading back to their apartment*

Next day

Julie woke up feeling an unsettling knot in her stomach, urgency propelling her toward the bathroom. Instead of questioning the source of her nausea, she dismissed it, not wanting to burden anyone with her uncertainty. As she stepped out of the bathroom, a sense of isolation enveloped her; the house, usually bustling with life, echoed with silence. She ventured downstairs, drawn by a commotion, and discovered them all huddled in the gym room... voices raised in the heat of yet another heated argument.

Namjoon: YOU CAN'T DO THAT!!

Olivia: WHY NOT?? WE MUST MAKE SURE IF IT'S SAFE OUTSIDE!!

Robert: Why are you guys shouting? it's simple, If you want to go outside, welcome. if you don't want to, stay silent.

Taehyung: What if they got infected? You'll just leave them outside!

Robert: I'll pay.

Jessica: OUR LIVES ARE PRICELESS YOU *****!!!

Nicole: What can money do if we got infected?! huh?!!

Robert: Let's see who agrees? * looking at the residents*

Julie: * leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, her brow furrowed in concern* What's all the shouting about this time? 

Jimin: they want to know if the other buildings are infected.

Julie: What is it to you? * to robert*

Olivia: Can you stay out of it?!

Jungkook: Please show some respect!

Meanwhile

Diana: Jessica...

Jessica: hmm?

Diana: I'll go upstairs, I'm not feeling well.

Jessica: why what's wrong? * worried*

Diana: it's nothing, don't worry

Agia: Want me to come with you? * worried*

Diana: no no, I'll just wait for you guys upstairs.

Jessica: ok, call me if you need anything.

Diana: hmm.

Julie: * noticed Diana leaving* Where is she going? * To the girls*

Agia: She said she's not feeling well.

Julie: I'll go to her, text me the updates.

Jessica: Sure

Julie: Diana! * ran to her*

Diana: yea? * her hands on her stomach*

Julie: Are you okay?

Diana: Yea, just a stomach ache... I guess I ate something bad Last night.

Julie: Come to my place, I'll make you some soup.

Diana: No no it's okay--

Julie: Just come! * held her hand and they both went there*

At Julie's Apartment

Julie: Go in my room and take a quick nap till I make the soup.

Diana: hmm

Diana quietly pushed open Julie's room door. As she approached the bed, something caught her eye... a photograph lying face down on the floor. Intrigued, she picked it up and settled onto the edge of the bed. Turning the picture over, she was greeted by the sight of the five of them, frozen in a moment of laughter and connection. A wave of nostalgia washed over her, bittersweet and poignant; it struck her that this cherished memento was more than a keepsake... it was a testament to the bond they had shared, and somehow, despite the distance that had formed, it was a reminder that those ties could never truly be broken.

Skip time

Julie completed the soup, the warm aroma filling the kitchen, and decided to see how Diana was doing. As she entered the room, she found her peacefully asleep, a hint of bliss on her face. Next to her, on the nightstand, lay a picture turned face down. Curiosity piqued, Julie flipped it over and felt a wave of joy wash over her; it was the photo she thought lost forever. Julie squeezed in joy, her exuberance so overwhelming that she unintentionally disturbed Diana, rousing her from a deep slumber.

Julie: oh! I completely forgot you were here! I found my favorite photo-- uuuuh * hid it behind her back*

Diana: Oh about that? I saw it earlier before going to bed, it's my favorite picture. * smiled*

Julie: yea, mine too * kind of blushed out of embarrassment*

Part 28 on the way~