Through The Berry Bushes (Oneshots Collection)

Beach ( Jo Yuri )

Exams had finally finished, and the atmosphere was a whirlwind of relief mixed with an undercurrent of uneasiness. Students bustled about, chatting animatedly, some wearing triumphant smiles while others anxiously awaited their results. Among them was Y/N, known for frequently ranking in the top ten. He methodically cleaned up his desk, stacking papers and organizing his belongings when he felt a light tap on his shoulder. Turning around, he was met with the familiar, cheerful face of his friend Jaehyun.

"Hey, Y/N! Do you think you aced it again?" Jaehyun asked in a teasing tone, a grin stretching across his face. "Well, I'm sure you did. Anyway, Yuri already went to the café. She told me to fetch you before you go running off again!" With that, he gently pulled Y/N by the arm, urging him to follow as they navigated through the crowded hallway.

Y/N chuckled, giving in to Jaehyun's playful insistence. "Alright, alright, I'm coming! You don't have to drag me." The two friends made their way to the café, their banter lightening the air around them. It felt good to be out after the intense study sessions leading up to the exams.

As they entered the café, the comforting aroma of coffee enveloped them, and the sound of clinking cups and soft chatter filled the space. Yuri, seated at a corner table, looked up with a bright smile as they approached.

"You guys finally made it!" she exclaimed, raising her cup in greeting as she took a sip.

Bareum, seated in front of Yuri, slammed her hands onto the table with a determined look. "We need to decide what we will do this break"

"Not even letting us order? You get more cruel by the day, Bareum!" Y/N teased as he laid his bag down and settled beside Yuri. He was still catching his breath, and the energy in the room was infectious.

"Come on, guys, summer break is right around the corner! We need to decide how we're going to spend it!" Bareum insisted, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Y/N leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. "Honestly, I think we should just take a break. Maybe relax a bit," he suggested, envisioning lazy days without any responsibilities.

The others groaned in unison, clearly unimpressed with his suggestion. "Resting? That's so boring, Y/N!" Jaehyun retorted, rolling his eyes dramatically. "We've just finished exams! We need something fun!"

"Yeah, we can't just waste our summer sitting around," Bareum added, crossing her arms. "Let's throw out some ideas. I say we go hiking! Nature's calling!"

Y/N raised an eyebrow. "Hiking? Isn't that just more exhausting?"

"I second that!" Yuri piped up. "What about a theme park? We could have a blast on the rides and just go wild for a day!"

"Or a road trip!" Jaehyun suggested enthusiastically. "We could hit up all the local spots and maybe find some hidden gems."

"Those all sound great, but—" Y/N began, trying to rein in their enthusiasm, "what if it rains? Then we're stuck in the car all day."