2. white rose 》jeongmi

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almost everyone in our little town can be seen outside of our house, celebrating with us. it was a classy, gold and silver themed birthday party for my grandma. and i'm not surprised it was organized by my stepsister bora.

some folks are eating on their tables while some other sweet couples were already dancing while joji plays on the background.

if you may ask, i had been on a very silent argument with mina since earlier. and i think it might have been because of what i said.

i cleared my throat and glanced at mina who was very stiff and straight faced sitting on her spot right next to me. "care for a dance?" i asked, leaning in closer, lending my right hand.

i saw her glance at my hand and she was hesitant to take it. i couldn't bear with the cold treatment so i initiated our hands to come in contact, pulling her into me, standing.

all of the lights were focused on the dance floor making the dining place dim, a perfect spot to dance without trying to hide from everyone else. so i held her waist, put her arms around my shoulders and leaned closer into her.

it was the right decision for bora to make me wear a simple suit tonight to play the role of a weak prince to mina. and she was perfect enough with her white dress falling just below her knees.

we started swaying, and i'm loving how her face slowly becomes softer and closer to mine as the beats of the song goes by.

the lights were scattered as the music stops and games are to be started. there was an instant distance between us, and i just can't help but smile.

mina was blushing before she walks far away from the venue. and just like that, i know things got a little better.//