“H-Hey, Hitoma...” Chaewon nervously called, trying to act cool but she's visibly sweating.
She growls a bit when she heard the light snickers and low teasing laughters of the other members in the distance, peeking from the kitchen.
The japanese girl looked up from the book she's currently reading, ignoring the suspicious members behind her Chaewon-unnie. She hummed as a response— putting her book aside, turning her full attention to the older girl.
Chaewon scratches her nape, fidgeting. “Uhhh, well, you know— we dont have any schedule tomorrow until afternoon, right?” She said, giving Hitomi an awkward smile.
Nodding, Hitomi cant help but to think. “Right.” She replied, trying to understand what Chaewon is trying to imply.
“Yes, yes! So, it means, we can stay up late? Imma' right?”
“Yes. You're right,”
“Good. And we can do what ever we please until late night, yes?”
“Of course? I mean, we still have a lot of time until our first schedule tomorrow, we can rest long.”
Hitomi is quite unsure what Chaewon really wanted to say— she knew that the other girl wanted something from her but cant say it straightforwardly, but she still responded at the awkward and stiff questions thrown at her by the older girl with obvious answers. Even Chaewon herself can answer her own questions mentally. Plus, her suspicion doubled when Yena cackled loudly following by Eunbi's disappointed face palm while watching their non-sense conversation.
Chaewon is known for being straightforward and chill in the group so what is stopping her from saying her real purpose?— and they're close with each other, so why is the older girl is acting strange and looked nervous talking to her? Chaewon always expresses herself well and also very vocal about stuffs to Hitomi.
Hitomi chooses to wait patiently.
“Hahahaha yeah! That's right.” Chaewon awkwardly laughs, pacing back and fourth for unknown reason. The japanese girl watches her intently.
“Yes...” She mumbled, her brow rising as her eyes move from left to right, following Chaewon's movements. This is so unlike her. Her Chaewon-unnie is confident and cool, and this Chaewon look nervous and troubled.
The older girl then looked behind her, glaring at the laughing members. Yujin mouthed. “Come on! Say it, dumbass. Hitomi knew something is up with you!” Chaewon cant help but to let out a snicker then rolled her eyes.
And of course, Chaewon didnt listened. Well, its so simple to say the words she wanted to say to Hitomi but she suddenly cant bring herself say it, the words are seem to be stuck on the back of her throat.
She stayed like that for a while, letting Hitomi stare at her. The members are shaking their heads in disappointment, losing hope and ready to call Chaewon a coward for the rest of her life.
Until Hitomi cant take it anymore, Chaewon wont mutter a word also, just nervously pacing and glancing around.
“Okay, unnie. What's the matter? Do you—”
“Lets go out.” Chaewon cutted her off, mumbling the words lowly, suddenly gaining courage to finally open her mouth and say the words she's meaning to say to her.
The youngest japanese tilted her head, confused, she didnt seem to catch Chaewon's words because her voice is so low. “Pardon?” She asked, giving the older a pointed look.
With a red face, Chaewon took a deep breath before finally saying it in a audible voice. “Lets go out. Me and you. Uhm, lets get some tteokbokki, ice cream, fish cakes— whatever you want. The night sky looks lovely tonight, perfect time to walk around the streets of Seoul.” She said with a serious yet chill tone, like her heart is not beating wildly. It came off a little bit romantic, Nako lets out a small snort with that.
