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xxiv. diner both ways ❝ she's really pretty, ❞
ヾ₊˚. crossed paths music box is now rolling . . .
sunny days • wave to earth ❝ 'cause you're always mysterious to me, ❞
"HEESEUNG!" EVERYONES TERRIFIED VOICES RANG OUT IN UNISON, cutting through the stillness of the bright morning.
hands gripped tightly onto seatbelts, armrests, and each other, as panic began to spread through the van.
lee heeseung had been driving recklessly ever since they set off. at first, a few of them chuckled, thinking he was just playing around. but as time went on, it became clear that he wasn't going to stop. his hands twisted the steering wheel playfully, causing the van to swerve slightly from side to side, sending ripples of anxiety through the group.
"heeseung, slow down, bro!" sunghoon called from the back, his voice half-laughing but with worry. but heeseung only grinned.
the light ahead turned green from a mile away, and instead of easing into the change, heeseung pressed down hard on the gas pedal. the engine roared in response, and the van lurched forward with a burst of speed. suddenly, the lighthearted situation snapped, and fear took place. screams and gasps filled the van while everyone held onto whatever they could, their fear electrifying the air.
"slow down!" kari shrieked, clutching onto sunghoon's bicep. manon's knuckles turned white while she gripped the dashboard, her eyes wide with panic.
their eyes darted back and forth, hearts racing with each swerve of the vehicle.
without warning, the deafening blast of a truck's horn echoed from the opposite side of the road, rattling everyone's nerves. heeseung's grin dropped instantly when he looked to his side, his eyes widened, his heart skipping a beat. a massive truck barreled toward them, speeding down the other lane, and for a horrifying second, it seemed as though there was no way out. time seemed to slow as the truck's horn blared again, shaking them to their core.
in an instant, heeseung slammed his foot on the gas pedal again, sending the van into an abrupt drift. tires screeched, the entire vehicle swerved dangerously close to the truck, missing it by what felt like inches. the passengers were thrown against their seats, screams of terror piercing the air.
but by some miracle, the van swung back onto it's lane, and heeseung managed to regain control, the van slowing to a more manageable pace and the truck sped past them.
silence hung in the air for a moment—heavy, stunned silence—broken only by the sound of rapid, shallow breaths.
"we were going to die," manon whispered from beside heeseung, her voice trembling with shock. she glanced at him, eyes wide, while heeseung, scratched his ear in embarrassment, avoiding eye contact with anyone.
