Save My Love (SinRin)

Chapter 14: The Show

That night was probably the longest night for Joon and Sowon; the drive to Yerin's house in Incheon was probably the most grueling in spite the smooth traffic; and the dinner they ate together was probably the hardest to swallow. Everything was hilariously difficult for the two people whose embarrassment could not be undone.

The two oldest ladies were mum during the journey to Incheon. Sowon did not attempt to sit in the passenger seat like she always did and so the younger Eunbi had the opportunity to sit beside the driver who expressly objected to the arrangement. Yerin phoned Joon while en route and was already aware of the accident that transpired in the apartment several minutes ago.

"So eonnie, did you like what you saw?" Yerin's words were almost inaudible because of the giggling she could not suppress. "For someone who gives advice about self-control, I didn't know you could be that aggressive. Haha!"

"Yerin-aaaaahhhhh..." Joon clenched her jaw as she spoke to her. "I'll just call you when we get there, I'm driving. Bye." She ended the call without waiting for the girl to bid her goodbye.

"So, eonnie..." Sinb started. "Was it a nice view?" She was biting her lower lip but her nose flared in her attempt to control herself from laughing.

"Oh please! Speak one more word and I'll tell the whole universe why your eyes are swollen shut." Joon threatened the girl beside her who covered her mouth as she mentally replayed the sidesplitting scene she witnessed at home.

"Okay. Let's just blame the coffee guy for it. Hahahaha!" As always, she could not control her signature diabolic laugh.

"Aish..." The driver was scratching her head.

At the back, it was relatively quiet but murmurs could be overheard. The quiet Sowon wore a thick beige sweater matched with a black bonnet she carelessly donned down to her nose to block her view of the surroundings- her grinning members. Yuna poked her, "Eonnie..."

"Yah! Leave me alone." The discomfited leader hollered. But instead of giving her the space that she wanted, the three younger ladies started poking her more until she took off the bonnet and revealed her still blushing cheeks.

"Omo! You're still red!" Eunha did not dare lower her voice wanting the people in front to hear her.

"Jung Eunbi!!!" Sowon frowned at her as everyone chorused in teasing.

"Eonnie, that's okay. She's been in the dressing room with us anyway. And besides, you're friends with Joon-eonnie." Umji tried to offer her leader solace even though she herself could not restraint her chuckles.

"Oh yeah! They're friends! Even closer now for sure! Haha!" That was Sinb interjecting, remembering the conversation she had with Joon about her being close to the two eldest members of the group. Her vicious laugh overshadowed everyone's voice.

The agonizing teasing went on especially after they picked up Yerin. Once the excited girl spotted the van, she darted toward the passenger side without even checking if it was occupied; the heavy tint somehow made it impossible to see through the glass unless one comes close enough. Seeing her approach her side, Sinb who hid her face in her hood quickly got out and went to sit in Umji's spot at the back since the maknae occupied Yerin's.

"What's wrong with her?" The newcomer asked Joon after Sinb's puffy eyes did not go unnoticed to her.

"Rubbed pollen onto her eyes. I think. Or was it grapes? Not sure."

"Is she okay? Shouldn't we take her to the hospital?" Yerin answered not recognizing the jest in the remark.

"How I wish the hospital could fix her." Joon rolled her eyes and looked at Sinb through the rearview mirror just to discover that she was staring back at her with a displeased expression. "Don't worry, she's fine. She drank her green tea."