Unspoken Feelings ( A love that defines the odds )

45. The Road Ahead

The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow in the shared dorm room. Tzuyu stirred awake, stretching her arms above her head. She blinked away sleep and glanced around the room, noticing that Sana was already up, busily arranging her sketches on the table.

“Good morning, Tzuyu!” Sana greeted with a bright smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “I was just going through some designs for my new fashion line. I can’t wait to show you!”

“Good morning!” Tzuyu replied, her voice still thick with sleep. “I’d love to see them!”

As Sana eagerly spread her designs across the table, Tzuyu couldn’t help but admire her passion. “You’re so talented, Sana. I can already see your vision coming to life.”

Sana beamed at the compliment. “Thank you! I’m really excited about this project. I want it to reflect who I am and empower others.”

While Tzuyu and Sana discussed the designs, the door swung open, and Dahyun poked her head in. “Are you two ready for breakfast? I made some toast!”

“Count me in!” Tzuyu exclaimed, pushing her chair back as she stood up.

Sana quickly gathered her sketches, tucking them away for later. “I’m coming too! I can’t wait to hear what everyone else is up to today.”

As they made their way to the kitchen, they found Momo already devouring a plate of jokbal. “You two are missing out! This is the best breakfast ever!” she said with a mouth full of food.

“Don’t you think you should slow down a bit?” Dahyun teased, raising an eyebrow. “You won’t be able to finish your training if you keep eating like that.”

Momo shrugged, unfazed. “Training can wait! Food is life!”

The playful banter continued as the members joined them in the kitchen. Nayeon poured herself a cup of coffee, while Jeongyeon was busy flipping pancakes, a concentrated look on her face.

“Are you trying to make the perfect pancake or something?” Jihyo asked, leaning against the counter with a smirk.

“Of course! If I’m going to feed my family, I want it to be the best!” Jeongyeon replied, her focus unwavering.

“Family?” Nayeon teased. “Does that include me, your lovely wife?”

“Always!” Jeongyeon laughed, throwing a playful wink in Nayeon’s direction.

As they all settled down to eat, Tzuyu couldn’t help but feel a warm sense of belonging. It was moments like these that made her realize how much she loved being with these girls, even as they began to carve out new paths in their lives.

After breakfast, the members dispersed to prepare for the day. Tzuyu and Sana decided to spend some time brainstorming ideas for Sana’s fashion line. They set up a small workspace in the living room, surrounded by fabrics, sketches, and colorful markers.

“Do you think this color would work for the spring collection?” Sana asked, holding up a vibrant swatch of fabric.

Tzuyu nodded enthusiastically. “Absolutely! It’s fresh and lively, just like you.”

Sana giggled, clearly pleased with the compliment. “I love your support! Let’s make this collection amazing together.”

As they worked, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and creativity. Tzuyu loved seeing Sana so passionate and inspired. They chatted about their dreams, future plans, and how they could support each other in their new endeavors.

Later in the afternoon, the group had a scheduled practice for a special performance they would be doing at a local event. As they warmed up, Tzuyu noticed that Jihyo was unusually quiet, her usually vibrant energy subdued.