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( 20 ) ❛ the night comes alive (again) ❜
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To celebrate the winning team, a huge bonfire was going to be held tonight. After the game, everyone went back to their usual agendas, some heading to the infirmary to get healed while some made their way to the bathrooms to get freshened up. Aeri remained in her spot, watching as her teammates left the area. Sion patted her back, gesturing to her wound. "We should get that patched up."
Before they could leave, Yushi returned with Renjun who sported an apologetic look on his face. Yushi eyed the older, lightly pushing him forward towards the girl. Renjun rubbed his nape, smiling awkwardly at Aeri. "Aeri, I'm sorry for what I did. I took advantage of the situation you were in and made it completely worse. Yushi mentioned that I triggered a response in you that was painful, and I am so sorry for causing that. I truly didn't mean to hurt you—really, it was all for the game and honestly, that's what makes it worse."
Aeri reached up to scratch a portion of her head before her hand went back to clasp around her wound, she forced up a smile on her face, slowly nodding her head at the older son of Athena. "It's okay, I understand. I forgive you, really." She said simply, looking towards Yushi whose gaze was set on his brother as if calculating his every move.
"I'll make it up to you, I promise!" Renjun exclaimed, clasping his hands together. "Tonight, at the bonfire. I'll see you guys later." He bids goodbye, nudging the younger son of Athena on his way out.
"Aeri might've forgiven you but I haven't!" Yushi followed through, watching his brother disappear through the distance as the older merely waved his arm in response.
"Yushi, thank you, really." Aeri smiled at the boy who couldn't help but glance at her arm.
Worry was evident in his gaze, eyebrows furrowing as he nodded towards her arm. Aeri looked down at her arm and lightly chuckled, wanting to make a joke. "A lot of people are going after me because of you guys, maybe I should start avoiding you three."
The three boys looked at her unfazed, not one bit laughing at her joke. To make light out of a serious situation made their stomach churn as the situation could've been avoided if only they'd done something different. Yushi shakes his head and wraps an arm around her, ushering her to start moving. "Don't joke about that, I'm gonna be real upset."
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The day went by pretty fast as the sun now nears the horizon. As multiple demigods began to gather around the bonfire at the Fireworks Beach, Aeri sat on a log, hugging her arms to keep her warm from the cool sea breeze blowing past her. The girl watches as Jaemin begins to converse with his best friends, talking about how the game went and how they were led to their victory.
