𝓐𝓬𝓺𝓾𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 || ENHYPEN JAKE FF

Chapter 29: A new chapter

Mina sat in the living room, staring blankly at her packed suitcase by the door. The room was silent, the weight of her decision pressing down on her. She was leaving, moving in with her mother, Taehee. It was her only escape, her only chance to get away from the pain that had built up in her heart.

Aerum sat beside her, wiping away tears. She hadn't stopped crying since Mina told her she was leaving, and Heeseung was just as devastated, though he tried to keep a strong front for her. They had been her home, her family, and now, she was about to walk out of their lives.

Heeseung: You don't have to do this, you know

Heeseung said quietly, his voice tense but gentle.

Mina: I know, but I need to get away. I'll still see you, at school...if I stay there.

Mina replied, voice barely above a whisper. She tried to smile, but it didn't reach her eyes.

Aerum sniffled, wiping her eyes.

Aerum: It's not the same, Mina. I don't want you to go.

Before Mina could reply, footsteps thudded down the stairs. Ni-ki walked into the room, his expression blank as he took in the scene. Aerum turned away, wiping her tears again, and Ni-ki's brow furrowed.

Ni-ki: What's going on?

Ni-ki asked, glancing between them.

Heeseung looked up, his face hardening.

Heeseung: Mina's moving out.

Ni-ki's face registered surprise for a brief second, then he smirked.

Ni-ki: So, you're really leaving, huh?

Mina: Yeah, I am.

Mina said, her voice firm, refusing to let him see the hurt he'd caused.

Heeseung shot Ni-ki a cold look, his fists clenched.

Heeseung: This is on you, Ni-ki. All of it. You're the reason she's leaving.

Ni-ki crossed his arms, looking unfazed.

Ni-ki: And how's that my fault? Last I checked, everyone's responsible for their own choices.

Heeseung's voice was low and angry.

Heeseung: You messed with her. You hurt her again and again. What did you think would happen?

Ni-ki's expression darkened.

Ni-ki: Oh, don't act like she's so innocent. She wasn't exactly loyal either.

Mina flinched, guilt crashing over her as she was reminded of her own mistakes.

Mina: Heeseung, please... let's not make this uglier than it already is. I just want these last moments to be... bearable.

Heeseung sighed, running a hand through his hair.

Heeseung: Fine. For you, Mina.

Ni-ki looked at her, a mocking grin playing on his face.

Ni-ki: So you're really walking away from all of this?

Mina met his gaze, her voice steady.

Mina: Yes, Ni-ki. And this time, there's no going back. I'm done with you. We're done.

Ni-ki scoffed, folding his arms across his chest.

Ni-ki: Oh, really? You think I'm just going to let you walk out that easily?

Heeseung took a step forward, his jaw tight.

Heeseung: She doesn't need your permission, Ni-ki. It's over, and you're not going to keep dragging her down.