THE WIND🌬

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Annyeong chingu,

There are moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads – to seize the opportunity or let it slip away, to confront the truth or shy away from it, to say yes or no.

Wheein's POV

Staring at Ggomo, what would you do if you were me? I can't bear it any longer. It feels as though my chest will burst from this overwhelming sensation, yet I can't risk the situation. What if she gets upset? What if she leaves the group because of me? How will I explain it to the others? I know Byul unnie is gay, but I don't believe she would bridge the gap between them. And I know Solar unnie harbors feelings for her. Wheein sighs deeply; she can't sleep. It's almost 1 am, and she finds herself staring at the ceiling, thoughts consumed by Hyejin.

Suddenly, the doorbell rings. She rises to see who's calling at this hour.

Wheein: "What... uggghhhhh... Hyejin-ah?" (Hyejin throws herself into Wheein's arms as she opens the door) "Are you drunk?"

Hyejin: (leaning against Wheein) "Noooohh..."

Wheein: "Yay... you reek of alcohol. Where have you been? Why are you so drunk?" (She tries to guide Hyejin to sit on the small sofa, but it's too cramped, so she ends up laying Hyejin on her bed)

Hyejin sways her hand. She's sober but pretending to be drunk, wanting to gauge Wheein's reaction. Wheein leaves momentarily but returns with a towel to help Hyejin sober up.

Hyejin: "Wheeein... Wheeinahh... Wheinnnnnn... Whein-aaaahh..."

Wheein: "I'm here... tsk... tsk... please don't do this again. What if something happens to you, silly girl?" (her tone filled with concern)

Hyejin: "I want... to... see... your... cutttttteeee... face." (in a drunken tone)

Hyejin gets up and cups Wheein's face, inching closer.

Wheein is startled, unsure whether to stop Hyejin or let her continue. She chooses the latter.

Taking advantage of Wheein's shock, Hyejin kisses her cheeks, her dimples, her nose, then lays back down, pretending to doze off.

Wheein is shocked beyond belief. She never imagined Hyejin would do such a thing – kiss her, for goodness' sake. "I think I need to go to the hospital and get a shot. My chest feels like it's about to explode any moment now. All I can hear is my heart beating so fast."

Wheein went to the kitchen to fetch some water for Hyejin, who was peacefully asleep

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Wheein went to the kitchen to fetch some water for Hyejin, who was peacefully asleep. After covering her friend with a blanket, she settled down beside her and drifted off to sleep.

Wheein reassured herself, "Don't feel awkward; you've been best friends for 10 years. It's not new to share a small bed with her," she murmured to herself.

Turning to her left side, facing the wall, Wheein bid Hyejin goodnight. Feeling Wheein lay down beside her, Hyejin moved closer and embraced her from behind.

Wheein was startled by Hyejin's sudden movement, thinking she was asleep like a stone. Her body felt immobilized as her heart raced. She savored the warmth of Hyejin's embrace, relishing the feeling.

In a soft whisper, Hyejin said, "I love you, Wheein-ah," catching Wheein off guard.

Wheein almost gasped at Hyejin's words, feeling a lump in her throat. She struggled to control her breathing, her heart still pounding fast. Turning to face Hyejin, she managed to say, "Hey!! Hyejin-ah, wake up... Hyejin-ah..."

With a slight groan, Hyejin opened her eyes as Wheein nudged her awake.

Wheein, still speechless and unsure of what to do or say, clears her throat. She gently tucks a strand of hair behind Hyejin's ear and caresses her pretty face, a sincere smile forming on Wheein's lips.

Wheein: "Hyejin-ah... I love you too, beautiful." She kisses Hyejin's forehead.

As Hyejin opens her eyes to Wheein's kiss, she observes a mix of emotions crossing Wheein's eyes—love, shock, fear. However, Hyejin's gaze is filled with love for Wheein.

Wheein doesn't anticipate this turn of events. Hyejin is awake? She can't believe what's happening between them. She tries to turn around and get up, but Hyejin stops her.

Hyejin holds Wheein tightly. "Now or never. I don't care," she says to herself. "I need answers."

Hyejin: "Wheein, do you love me? Not just as a friend, but more than friends?" She looks intently into Wheein's eyes.

Wheein can't bring herself to look directly into Hyejin's eyes. She tries to look away and bites her lower lip. Seeing Hyejin's love in her eyes, Wheein understands how much courage it took for Hyejin to do this. She looks at Hyejin and nods.

Hyejin feels happy as Wheein bites her lips and nods. She teases her.

Hyejin: "What...?" She nods her head.

Wheein smiles, showing her dimples, and shakes her head. "Yayyyy... Tsk... Yes, I love you too," she says, pouting her lips.

To Hyejin's happiness, she kisses Wheein's lips and hugs her tight. "I love you, Wheein... Sorry you fell in love with a girl like me."

Wheein puts her finger to Hyejin's lips to stop her.

Wheein: "Hyejin-ah, you don't know how happy I am now. Sorry for not being true to my own feelings. I didn't want to lose you or throw away our 10 years of friendship over feelings I wasn't sure were mutual. I was the luckiest person to have you. Let's take everything step by step. We both don't know what will happen tomorrow."

Hyejin: "You're so worrisome. Relax, we don't have to shout to the world that we're dating. Let's cherish our love in our own world. I know we both have careers to take care of too. As long as we both know we love each other." Hyejin winks and lightly kisses Wheein's lips.

Wheein hugs Hyejin, feeling the loneliness and buried feelings she's held for so long now in her hands. She feels like she's in a good dream.

Wheein: "Sweety, can you pinch me? Am I dreaming? I don't want to wake up from this dream."

Hyejin giggles at Wheein's words and pinches her side, making her jolt. They playfully tickle each other, resulting in Hyejin getting on top of Wheein.

Wheein: "Sweety, stop it! Ahahaha... Ahh... Hyejin-ah!"

Hyejin stops tickling Wheein, now above her. She holds up both of Wheein's hands and aims to kiss her. Wheein panics, but it's too late. Hyejin kisses her passionately enough to dispel all their doubts and fears.

(A/N: Oops, sorry, keeping it wholesome here. They are my idols, and I don't want to disrespect them. Enjoy reading! Please vote if you like it. Thanks! Kamsamida 🙇‍♀️)

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