Stuck With You

five

While Tzuyu was heading back to Jihyo’s office, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Chaeyoung, telling her that everyone was already gathered at the school canteen.

When she arrived, Tzuyu immediately noticed a new girl sitting with the group. She slowed her steps, hesitating to approach.

'Maybe that’s the girl the midget keeps talking about.' She thought.
Before she could turn away, Chaeyoung spotted her. Grinning, the cub marched over, grabbed Tzuyu by the arm, and dragged her straight to their table.
Once seated, Mina introduced Tzuyu to her cousin, Momo. They exchanged brief greetings when Tzuyu’s phone suddenly rang.

“Sorry,” Tzuyu said, standing up as she answered the call. She returned moments later. “I have to go. My mom asked me to fetch Somi at the airport,”

“It’s okay, Tzu,” Chaeyoung replied teasingly. “You can meet my gorgeous shiba-unnie next time.”

Tzuyu smiled faintly. “It was nice meeting you, Momo-unnie.” She then added, “Please tell Jihyo-unnie I’ll be staying at the Kim’s penthouse tonight.”

With that, she excused herself and left.
Momo and Chaeyoung also stood up to get their food, leaving Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Mina at the table.

While waiting, Nayeon couldn’t help herself and started talking about Sana,how clumsy she was, how clingy and sweet, and how deeply caring she could be. She was sure everyone would love her.

'No wonder Chaeyoung adores her so much.' Mina thought quietly. A strange heaviness settled in her chest. Chaeyoung mentioned Sana every chance she got. Unknown to the others, Mina felt a pang of jealousy, not just because of the attention, but because Chaeyoung never once mentioned having a sibling. To everyone, Nayeon was the only family she seemed to have.
Mina was pulled from her thoughts when Nayeon suddenly tapped her shoulder excitedly.

“They’re here! I love you, Sana!” Nayeon shouted, flashing finger hearts and a peace sign before bolting away.

“Yah! Stop running, you rabbit!” Sana yelled as she chased after her. “I’ll skin you alive!”

“Are they always like that?” Jeongyeon asked as Jihyo sat beside her.

“Get used to it,” Jihyo replied calmly. “That’s exactly what we’ve been dealing with you and Nayeon.”

“Yah!” Jeongyeon protested, making Mina and Jihyo laugh.

“Who knows?” Mina teased. “You two might end up together.”

“Gross!” Jeongyeon scoffed. “She’s totally out of my league. That’s never happening.”

“Don’t be so sure,” Jihyo said knowingly. “Fate has funny ways of proving people wrong.”

“I’d drown myself,” Jeongyeon retorted.
Jihyo just shook her head before calling out to the two troublemakers.

“Nayeon-unnie started it,” Sana complained, clinging to Jihyo’s arm.

As for Nayeon, she only mouthed I love you and smiled smugly.

'She really is clingy,' Jeongyeon noted silently. Once things settled down, Jihyo introduced Sana to Jeongyeon and Mina. Without hesitation, Sana hugged both of them like they were already family.

She was still hugging Mina when Chaeyoung spoke up.

“I thought I was your only baby,” she pouted.

“Oh,my baby tiger,” Sana said warmly, opening her arms. Chaeyoung immediately rushed in and hugged her tightly, pressing her cheek against Sana’s.

“I missed you,” Chaeyoung murmured.
“I’m staying here with you from now on,” Sana whispered back, hugging her even tighter.

Just as they pulled apart, a voice spoke from behind.

“Wow,” Momo said dramatically. “Am I really that easy to forget, Sana? Is this why you left me in Japan? You’re actually cheating on me?”

Everyone froze. All eyes turned to Sana, confusion clearly written across their faces. And Sana looked absolutely stunned.