Fluttering Feelings (Fanfic)

Chapter 79

~~ring ring~~

Seol-a was awakened by the sound of her phone. She sluggishly reached for it, checked first who was calling then sat up straight.

Heejin: Seol-a?

Seol-a: Heejin? What's up?

Heejin: Seol-a! Thank goodness you answered. Im sorry if I wake you up.

Seol-a: No it's okay. What is it? (looked at the clock, It's past 11 pm)

Heejin: Ugh! it's about Norae. I need your help.

Seol-a: Norae!? Why? what happened to her? Where are you?

Heejin: We are here at XXX Bar not too far from your neighborhood. Norae's too drunk and she's passed out.

Seol-a: What? I'm coming Heejin.

Heejin: Oh, thank goodness Seol-a.  You know how it's like when she's drunk.

--Seol-a arrived at the bar--

Heejin: Seol-a, you came.

Seol-a: (looked at Norae) Did something happen? Why is she like this?

Heejin: That I really don't know. I had to go to the convenience store to buy some refreshments and when I got back, she's already this drunk.

Seol-a: ... She should really stop drinking when she's at her limit. Sigh.. ( went to Norae and patted her back) Norae? Wake up.

Norae... (snore, snore)

Heejin: Did this kid got into trouble at school? She seemed down and out of her usual self when we met.

Seol-a: ???... She seemed fine when we parted ways after lunch. She even turned down Hyekyeong when she invited us to drink. And now she's out like this.

Heejin: ... Then maybe I'm right. It's because of him again. This is the second time I saw her like this. This is actually much worse than before. Geez, this kid sometimes chooses the easiest way out to get rid of her frustrations.

Seol-a: ... (looked at Heejin then at Norae, she felt a sudden sharp pain in her chest) It's getting very late, I'll take her home. You've had a few drinks too. I'll take care of her from here.

Heejin: Okay. It will be difficult to carry a drunk Norae. I'll call for a taxi.

Seol-a: Okay... (she originally planned on carrying her since it's not that far from their apartments but Heejin's right she might have a difficult time and she needs time to calm her heart.)

--They led Norae to the taxi--

Seol-a: You are fine going home alone right?.

Heejin: Yeah, hahaha.. I have already sobered up a little. Thanks for coming Seol-a. Good thing she got you.

Seol-a: (smiled) Good night Heejin. Take care on your way home.

Heejin: (nods her head and waved) (she's too sweet, If she wasn't a woman I would have surely mistaken her as Norae's boyfriend) Hahaha, What am I thinking? Geez, it's already so late. Time to go home.

They got inside the taxi. Norae's head was resting comfortably on Seol-a's neck while Seol-a's left arm was wrapped around her.

Seol-a: (looking at Norae while remembering what Heejin said) ....

Heejin: It's because of him again. This is the second time I saw her like this. This is actually much worse than before.

Seol-a: Sigh.. (You always make me worry about you.)