[COMPLETED] In which 10 dojo trainees compete in Asia's biggest martial arts tournament for a $500,000 cash prize...
「 ROMCOM • DRAMA • ANGST • ACTION • FLUFF 」
- VINTAGE VIDEO GAMES & CHINESE AESTHETIC.
- SET IN CHINA, YEAR 2000. 🉐
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15 minutes after the lunch bell's ring, I sit at my usual rounded outdoor cafeteria table alone and quietly arrange my tray to only prioritize the salad.
Even a whole week after witnessing Taehyung's masterplan, I've been more quiet and distant than ever. I just can't allow myself to reveal more cracks of weakness. It's too risky...
I prefer it this way. Just school, the noodle shack, training and repeat. It may be physically demanding, but at least I won't get distracted.
"Mei!"
Cammy cutely skips towards my table, her hair tied into a Barbie-like swooped ponytail with colorful clips to secure the side bang. "Mei I've been looking all over for you!"
I continue eating my salad without a reply while she sits down beside me.
"So! How have you been?"
"Good."
"...W-well I've barely seen you around. Not even in training."
"Mm." I chew the lettuce between my chopsticks. Cammy's awkward smile fades into a frown at the action.
"Mei... Are you mad at me?"
"Huh?"
"Did I do something wrong? I'm really sorry for doing it... You have been so kind to me, I-I don't want to lose your friendship." Her eyes suddenly tear up.
...Ugh, I can't treat her like this.
I lower my chopsticks and air a sigh. "Cammy..."
"No no, don't pity me. I'm aware of my annoyance to everyone. You should just—"
"Cammy, I'm not mad at you."
"...You're not?"
"No..." I sigh once again. "I just had an argument with Taehyung last week that was somewhat of a wake-up call. I guess my trust issues have been on overdrive."
Oh." She wipes her eye with a pout. I chuckle and wipe her other eye.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you."
"Well why did you and Taehyung fight in the first place? What happened?"
"I'd... Rather not talk about it." I frown and redirect all focus to my food.
