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June 11, 2018
"So why did you ask us to come here?" Lisa asked coldly to the younger girl seated across the table. She set her drink down while Mark who was beside her had barely touched his at all.
Somewhat hurt by the unfamiliar tone, Yoobin steeled her resolve in asking them to come to the café. "Jaebum and Hyojung made up."
"We know," Mark emptily replied as if the matter wasn't anything big.
On the other hand, a slight tremor wavered in Lisa's focused gaze, only to be washed over by another coat of frost. "It was only expected. Aren't they just the sweetest of lovers?"
Not minding the sarcastic remark, Yoobin observed the two adults. Over the past weeks her view had constantly changed. Finally, she knew the whole story of how they were all connected after mercilessly interrogating her sister and Jaebum.
It felt weird to think that her teacher was and might even still hold deep feelings for her sister. While the friendly girl she'd come to like at first meeting had immense feelings of hatred and betrayal towards Hyojung.
"I'm not asking you to forgive my sister for what she did to your friendship. All I'm saying is that you all need to talk it out."
Lisa raised an eyebrow inquisitively.
"Why? Shouldn't it be enough for you? Doesn't your sister have her happy ending?"
A pain pierced through Yoobin's heart at the complete rejection of her goodwill. "My sister doesn't even know that I'm here. And while it's true I'm doing it for her sake, if none of you make an effort to understand each other, you'll all end up bitter with hatred for the rest of your lives!"
Lisa was shocked by the usually calm girl's outburst. Her shield of ice melting for but a moment. She couldn't help but acknowledge what the younger had said. If after all this time she couldn't bring it in her heart to forgive Hyojung, who hadn't even directly hurt her, would she stay in this mindset of contempt forever?
"So I'm arranging a time for you all to meet. I trust you'll be there along with Sana?"
Lisa turned slowly to look for an answer from Mark. He gave a slight nod, and Lisa had no choice but to agree.
Finally, a slight smile emerged on Yoobin's face. The first out of the group of three.
"Okay, then. Nayeon hasn't been feeling well lately, so the cafe's been closed. But she said, she'd open it Wednesday night just so all the girls could talk. She also said that Mark and Jaebun should probably have their own conversation outside."
While Yoobin thought Nayeon had only been thinking of how the conflict between the girls was different from the one between the guys, Lisa and Mark knew there was way more to it. Mark has already told Lisa what happened at the beach that night, and she immediately knew the real reason for the separation of the two groups.
Mark's expression sank as he recalled the night she kissed him. He really dared to say all those things in front of her who was holding back her feelings this whole time. He couldn't help but smother his face with a sigh when he remembered the way she had just walked away after it all. Nayeon wouldn't let him take her home and had called one of her friends for a ride.
"That's... fine," Lisa took the initiative to answer, when she realized Mark was too faraway in his regrets to answer.
Not noticing anything out of the ordinary from the already somber group, Yoobin started to get ready to leave after thanking the two. It was only after she got up from her chair, that she paused, and reached into her bag.
Her fingers slowly grasped the edges of the object, recalling unwanted memories. Shaking her head out of her sentimentality, Yoobin quickly stretched out the item to Lisa.
"Sorry, I forgot to return your scrapbook after all this time," Yoobin apologized.
Lisa held the book in her hands. She had almost forgotten she'd given it to Yoobin for safekeeping. With a small laugh she said,
"Thanks. It's good you didn't let BamBam find it... by the way, how is he at school? I haven't been able to ask him anything lately because he's always out of the house."
Yoobin jolted at the sound of his name. For the past weeks she tried her best to resist even thinking of him, but sometimes it was just too difficult.
"Uh, sorry I wouldn't know. I've been busy and haven't really seen him in a while," she lied through a shaky smile.
Mark who had been previously sitting silently on the sidelines couldn't help but notice Yoobin's stiffness. He knew the entirety of the situation, and felt partly at fault for their falling out. Words caught in his throat of explanation, but it wasn't hard to tell that Yoobin had no intention of listening.
After her vague response, she excused herself. Mark followed her rapidly departing figure, his frown deepening. BamBam really was not doing the best without her, and he could tell how much the guilt was taking a toll on his emotional state.
In the same turn, Lisa was suspicious at Yoobin's quick leave, and her short and questionable answer. She crossed her arms, and set her frosty glare on a new target.
"So, Mark why haven't I seen BamBam around lately? Has he really been staying over with you?"
A chill ran down Mark's back.
"Umm... well about that..." His eyes darted away to avoid her intense lasers, but the beams only grew stronger and hotter.
"And don't you dare tell me he's with Yugyeom! I know something's up!"
"Alright! Alright! I'll tell you!"
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HAPPY EASTER!! 🐣
Ok sorry for being a bit late on the update. I was busy and trying to get this out for you. So really sorry for any errors. This chapter does suck and is boring I know but it's a filler and I'm trying my best to get the story moving!!
