Protective unnies

Chapter 34. Returning to normal?

Yujin: Jahoon? Can I talk alone with you for a moment?

I nodded and got up from the floor before following Yujin unnie into a separate empty room. Since I missed a comeback with the girls I had to practice our new songs to be able to keep up with the rest. That is why we are in the practice room right now but I don't know what Yujin unnie wants of me right now.

Yujin: Are you okay? Are you sure that you can do this?

Jahoon: I'm fine unnie. Why shouldn't I be fine? Don't worry unnie, there is nothing to worry about.

Yujin: Are you sure? Completely sure?

Yujin unnie placed her hands on my shoulder and stared directly at me with a worried look. A sigh escaped my lips. It has been three days since the meeting in CEO-nims office. We were all requested to return back to our normal lives and practice for our newest promotion. However, it was easier said than done. Just like expected, there was a really harsh tension between Liz unnie and me with neither of us wanting anything to do with the other unless it was completely necessary. I forced a smile on my face

Jahoon: Yes, I'm completely sure... I told you there is nothing to worry about unnie but what is on your mind?

Yujin: Is just because you have so many parts with Liz in the choreography and given your history with her, I just guessed that you might feel uncomfortable. I can go and talk to the dance teacher about it if you want me to. Don't worry, it won't be too much or anything.

Yujin unnie was the only person in our circle that knew the full story between Liz unnie and me. Only because I needed someone to confide in. My heart warmed at her words as I had hardly been keeping it together. It was nice to have someone by your side who wasn't judging however she was mad at me at first for not telling her so she had the chance to protect us but also for making a mistake with Seeun. Fortunately, she saw how upset I was with everything and that it was really a mistake and nothing else. I smiled at her and shook my head.

Jahoon: You don't need to. I don't want to mix personal business into work stuff. I can power through it unless Liz unnie has already requested it herself.

Yujin: Alright then. Whatever your choice is I respect it but I want you to know that I'm here for you. Just ask and I will help you.

Yujin unnie smiled, her signature dimples smile, and she patted me on the head. It was just like usual time. It was like Yujin unnie wasn't looking at me any differently even with everything happening. I pulled Yujin unnie into a hug and snuggled closer to her, into the crook of her neck. I could hear her giggling and felt her patting my back warmly. I enjoyed the hug for a moment before we both returned to the others in the practice room. Just as soon as we stepped a foot inside the room, our dance teacher walked over to us with a small smile on her face.

Dance teacher: So... there has been a small change in the choreography... You are going to be paired up with Yujin instead of Liz in the choreography. I hope that is fine with you?

Jahoon: It's alright... I knew that it was going to happen... I told you...

I sighed and glanced at Liz unnie, who was playing with Rei unnie and Leeso unnie but were still glancing towards me from time to time. I felt Yujin unnie and our dance teacher patting my shoulder for comfort. Well back to learning I guess.