Sacrificing oneself

19

In a foggy state, Jungeun felt herself being led to an unknown destination. The dim lighting in the hallway only made the dull hum in her head even louder. Stopping at a metal door, one of the soldiers knocked twice. Not even a few seconds had passed before a pretty woman in her thirties opened the door. Choi, feeling the terrible pain in her head again, fell to her knees with a scream.

- Stop this pain! Please, it's unbearable! - She cried pleadingly, clutching her hair.
- What's wrong with her?
- She was bitten.
Hearing this, Sana said in a panic:
- Quickly bring her into the room

Jiyoon walked anxiously around the small space that the military had allocated to them.

- Walking in circles around the room will not speed up Jungeun's return - looking at the girl's nervous state, Koko said.
- If Sebi were instead of Jungeun, then you were no different from Jiyoon - Saran said rudely
- Sorry, I just meant that she needed to take a break
- No one asked your opinion
- Hey, Koko already apologized, don't be so rude! - Saebi said loudly, glaring angrily at Saran

Standing up from her seat and quickly walking towards the couple, Ryu hissed in anger:

- Don't you dare tell me what to do
- And don't you dare be rude to my girlfriend - Saebi replied without a sign of fear

Noticing how the situation was heating up, Fuko intervened in the conversation.

- Stop it both of you! We've been through so much together, I understand that your nerves are on edge and you're not alone in this... Look at us... we're all afraid and worried about Jungeun. We've lost our friends - After a short pause and remembering Kai's terrible death, Hayashi continued - Please don't fight, because we're the only ones who have each other left Hearing Fuko's last sentence, all of Saran's anger immediately evaporated.
Looking at Saebi again, this time with a feeling of regret, she quietly said:

- Sorry
- Everything is fine and you forgive me for my hot temper Jiyoon, who was biting her nails from excitement, did not pay attention to the girls' argument.
Her thoughts were occupied with only one person.
"Why are they taking so long?", "Jungeun is okay, right?", "They won't hurt my baby, right?" ... A million thoughts flashed through her head in the last hour.

- Jiyoon
Hearing a soft voice next to her, she turned around.
- What is it? - Looking at Jeemin, Yoon asked
- You barely ate anything at dinner, so I saved this candy bar for you - the girl said, handing her the candy.
Looking at the girl's outstretched hand, Yoon shook her head and replied:
- I don't want to
- If you don't eat anything, then when your girlfriend comes back, you won't be able to hug her tightly.

Finally taking the candy from Bang's hands and sitting down on one of the military beds, Jiyoon said:

- Thank you
- It's just a candy bar
- No, I mean something else
- About what? - Jeemin asked, staring at the girl in bewilderment
- I knew about your feelings for Jungeun.

Hearing this, Bang awkwardly fidgeted in her chair.

- I really liked Jungeun, but after realizing that you loved each other, I didn't try to get closer to her anymore.
- I know and that's why I thank you. - Yoon said with a weak smile.

Noticing how the girl relaxed, she continued:

- Maybe you should pay attention to your surroundings and you will meet your love.
- What are you talking about? - Jeemin asked in confusion.
- Saran can't take her eyes off you, I think she likes you... and judging by your blushing face, you are not indifferent to her either.
- How long has she been looking at me? - Bang asked, not daring to turn around.
- As soon as you approached me.