𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒆

[47]

Sooheon was in his spacious living room, his sweat glistening on his forehead as his fist collided with the punching bag, the rhythmic sound of his punches echoing throughout the room. He was in his element—focused, intense, yet at peace. Boxing was his escape, his way of clearing his mind, especially after the stress of exams.

His phone buzzed on the coffee table. He paused mid-punch, wiping the sweat from his forehead with the back of his glove, before walking over and grabbing his phone. Seeing Cheongsan’s name flash across the screen, Sooheon smirked and accepted the call.

"Yo, what's up?" Sooheon said, taking a deep breath as he set his gloves aside.

"Not much, man," Cheongsan’s voice came through, casual but upbeat. "Just wanted to check in and see if you're still alive after all those exams."

Sooheon laughed, sinking onto the couch. "Barely. You know how it is. But I'm good. Finally free from that hellhole of an exam hall."

Cheongsan chuckled on the other end. "Yeah, I feel that. Anyway, listen, I’ve been thinking... since the exams are over, why don’t we all take a little trip? Just get away for a few days. We could use the break."

Sooheon sat up straighter at the suggestion. "A trip, huh? I like the sound of that."

"Right?" Cheongsan said. "We’ve all been stuck in school, stressing over exams. I figured it would be nice to get out of the city, everyone, of course. What do you think?"

Sooheon paused for a moment, thinking. "I mean, it’s been a while since we did something like that. A few days away would be good. Where do you have in mind?"

"Maybe somewhere near the mountains? Or the beach," Cheongsan suggested. "Somewhere we can relax, drink, hang out by the water or trails. No school stress, no deadlines. Just us, you know? It’ll be fun."

Sooheon couldn’t help but grin. The idea of a getaway sounded like exactly what he needed. It would be nice to get away from the city noise, clear his mind, and have fun with his friends. "That actually sounds perfect," he said, his voice a bit more excited now. "We all need a breather. What’s the plan?"

"Well, I was thinking we could ask the whole gang—Onjo is up, Joonyeong, Daesu, and the others. I already know you two are up for it." Cheongsan paused before adding, "We could book a house or something. Make it a weekend getaway, and just unwind."

Sooheon rubbed his neck, imagining the freedom of not being tied down by work or school. "Yeah, I’m definitely in. I’ll check with Namra and see if she’s up for it too."

"Of course," Cheongsan said, his voice lighter with amusement. "It's all about having a good time."

Sooheon chuckled. "Alright, I’ll talk to her tonight. Let’s see what everyone says."

"Awesome," Cheongsan responded. "And hey, you know we’ll be celebrating, right? Exams are over, so let's live it up."

"You know it," Sooheon agreed, a grin spreading across his face. "We’ll make it one for the books."

They shared a laugh before Cheongsan spoke again. "I’ll text the group chat and start looking for places. I’ll let you know the details later. Just make sure you tell Namra to pack light. This isn’t a luxury vacation."

Sooheon smirked, shaking his head at the thought of Namra and her impeccable packing skills. "I’ll make sure to pass that along."

"Good," Cheongsan replied. "Alright, man, I’ll let you get back to your workout. Let’s make this trip happen."

"Sounds good," Sooheon said, standing up and grabbing his boxing gloves again. "I’ll catch you later."

"Later, bro."