HERSHE - SEULRENE

SR - Couple

"Yup, I'm already here in the office," Seulgi confirmed after putting her headsets on. She pushed the car door closed and enabled the alarm.

"Somebody's too early for the office today, huh? It's only 7:17 on my watch," said Wendy on the other line.

"I know, but my body was up early. I don't even know why."

"Psshh... You're just excited to see Irene."

"I guess I am." Seulgi giggled. She feels lucky to find someone with whom she can confide everything about Irene. It's easier for her to tell Wendy about it since they don't have common friends.

"Do you think she'll like your new hairstyle?" asked Wendy.

"I don't know." Seulgi fixed her cap. "I'm just afraid that she won't talk to me if I won't do what she says."

"You know she's not serious about that. And you've cut it shoulder-length, like how she wants it. Besides, it's a good way to start the year, right? I can't wait to see you, Seulgi. I wonder how you look now."

"Don't worry. I'll visit you one of these days." Seulgi stepped into the elevator and pressed 17 on the floor panel.

"I hope you'll bring along a friend of yours when you do that."

"I can't promise you that but I'll try." Seulgi gazed up at the floor signal.

B2... B1... 1...

The elevator stopped on the first floor. Seulgi moved aside to give space to anyone who's about to enter.

The door swung open. Seulgi felt her heartbeat rose when she sees Irene behind the door.

And for the first time in days, Seulgi felt alive again.

Irene is wearing a white blouse with a black ribbon lace, partnered with a black skirt. Seulgi was so mesmerized she had to shift her eyes away because she's feeling conscious. Irene, on the other hand, looked shocked to see Seulgi in the elevator.

Irene was about to greet her but Seulgi turned away when she heard Wendy's voice on the other line.

"Seulgi? Are you still there?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry. The line was jammed," she said, still feeling Irene's eyes on her.

"Can you give me Irene's full name? I'll try to search for her on social media. I'm really curious about her looks."

"Ummm, Wendy. I can't do that."

"Huh? Why? I'm just asking for a name."

"Exactly, I can't give it now."

"And why is that?"

Seulgi took a deep breath and looked around the elevator, trying to avoid eye contact with her fellow passenger. "Here."

"Huh?"

"I said, HERE."

"Who's there?"

"My friend."

"Your friend? Who?" Then Wendy finally got it. "Irene is in the elevator with you?"

"Exactly, Wendy. Bravo." Seulgi looked around to check Irene's reflection on the mirrored wall, thinking if the latter can hear the conversation even if she's on headset.

"Oh, really? Are you two alone there?"

"Yup."

"Then why don't you grab her and kiss her?"

"Agh! You're crazy, Wendy!"

"I'm just kidding. You're overreacting. Haha! Why do I have the feeling that you're already blushing?"