Enduring (EXO)

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Jinri stared out of the window as the bus was moving. Her eyes saw fields, trees, flowers and other vehicles passing by. But her mind only thought of Sehun.

Her heart hurts whenever his eyes of last night came into her imagination. Sehun was hurt so badly. And she knew it was because of her.

She pressed her lips together hardly and closed her eyes. She leaned her head against the window because she needed to take a rest. She couldn't sleep even a while last night after Sehun had left.

Meanwhile, Chanyeol was staring at Jinri from the seat a bit far from hers. He sighed while wondering what is wrong with the girl.

He didn't lie himself. He has been worrying since last night when he saw Jinri's crestfallen face. It is worrying.

Suddenly he felt a weight on his shoulder, so he took a turn to look at the girl beside him. It was Sunbin who fell asleep on his shoulder comfortablely. Chanyeol just smiled and adjusted her to be in more comfortable sleep.

What he missed was, Jinri's eyes which were turning to look at them. Jinri sighed. When would she move on from this big crush? Her heart only gets heavier.

She wished this trip can change something in her heart. To move on from Chanyeol totally. Because she has to be responsible for knocking on Sehun's heart.

•••••

" Since our group includes students more than 10, we have to divide groups for staying. In one group, there would be five people and that one group can stay in one house. I hope you all can understand because we can't rent a bigger house in this village. We can only ask for a room to stay at elder's house.. Alright?", their professor said.

" Yes!", all the students obeyed.

" Then, choose your own partners you can get along. Remember, 5 students in one group.", said the professor.

Not too long after, the students started to gather with their own friends. It is a problem for Jinri. She rarely knows people here because she used to interact with Soojung and Sehun only at college.

At this state, she can't interfere Chanyeol and his friends because she is a junior.

There are 6 junior students in their group. And the other five has been friends. Meanwhile, Jinri is almost a stranger to them. That means Jinri left alone as outcast.

While Jinri was standing awkwardly alone, Chanyeol spotted her. He knows her. Jinri isn't kid who is enough courageous to approach others by herself.

" Excuse me, Professer!", Chanyeol raised his hand getting attention from others.

" Yeah, Mr.Park?", the middle aged man smiled at him.

" Can I bring Jinri into our group?", he asked out of sudden. Jinri widened her eyes a little. The other seniors also shocked by his words.

" But she is a junior, Chanyeol.", Sunbin whispered.

" Are you sure, Mr.Park? I don't think it is a good idea for seniors to bring a junior in their group?", the professor voiced out.

" It is ok. Jinri is my friend. Moreover, there are only 6 juniors in the whole group. So, there would be one left alone no matter what. And I can make sure to take care of her.", he said. Jinri bit her inner cheek when she became uncomfortable for the stares she is receiving currently.