Dirt Behind Our Sisterhood [ MICHAENG ]

Chapter 9. Shower

Mina's POV :

“how are you?” Jeongyeon asked

“I'm fine as usual” I said emotionless

She’s been my suitor for more than a year if I'm not mistaken. I’ve been telling her that I don't like her and all I could offer is friendship only yet she insisted on courting me.

If I were just another girl, I would literally be her girlfriend already because no doubt, she's really a kind person. It's just that I don't like her.

“when will you be my girl—”

“Jeongyeon, we already talked about this” I cut her off. I know, she'd insist on it again.

“can't you really give me a chance?”

“if I like you, I wouldn't hesitate to give you a chance”

“it's just that I don't”

I know that's a bit harsh, but if that's the only way to make her stop from courting me, then I'll do it over and over again. I've been this straightforward to her, she just doesn't listen.

“really?”

I looked at her intently “look, there's nothing wrong with you, you’re perfect. I'm just not the right person for you, and I'm making you feel that every single day”

“you’re just a friend to me. I don't like you more than that”

“excuse me” my last words before I left her alone. It irritates me the way she never understands I can't like her.

I tried to love her the same way she does for me, but I can't. I can't like anyone if it's not Chaeyoung.

I even used Jeongyeon to forget my feelings towards her, but it didn't work. I know it was unfair for Jeongyeon. That's why I decided to clear every things between us.

As I was walking, my phone vibrated which brought me to my senses. It was a call from Chaeyoung since she asked me to go here at the convenience store.

“what's taking you so long?”

“I'm sorry, I just met someone”

“okay”

“why? do you miss me already?”

“no. the food is already cold, but I guess you're already on your way right now, so I'll hung up”

“Chaey—”

She didn't even ask me about who I met at the convenience store as she hung up the call right away.

She doesn't really care about me at all. Argh! I want to sulk! After a few minutes, I finally got home.

“I bought some soju, and of course my ketchup” I uttered while placing one by one the groceries on the dining table

“you’re going to drink?” she asked

“we” I emphasized

“mommy will be home tomorrow from her business trip so we’re free to do whatever we want tonight”

“no, we’re not gonna drink. Don't give me a headache again, Mina” she emphasized

She must be traumatized from the last time I got drunk; her face says it all. However, as someone who doesn't give up easily, I convinced her until she finally agreed.

—

Her low alcohol tolerance is quite annoying because I can't even talk to her right now; she's half asleep.

She was about to drink another soju, but I quickly stopped her.

“that's enough Chaeyoung, you’re already drunk” I stated

I stood up from my seat and went next to her. I gently held her arm and placed it on my shoulder

“I’ll take you to our r—”

“do you think my parents are still looking for me? Or did they even try to find me?” I was cut off with her question

“did they regret that I was born, so they just abandoned me?” tears formed in her eyes

I was taken aback. This is my first time seeing her cry. I didn't know she was this affected all this time; she never showed it.

She looked at me with vulnerability in her eyes. This isn't the Chaeyoung that I knew. She's totally different right now.

She took another soju and was about to drink it, but I held her wrist to stop her.

“that’s enough”

I helped her stand up by putting her hand on my shoulder, then I placed my free hand on her waist. We went to our room, and gently laid her on the bed.

I was about to get up to get water to clean her, but she suddenly pulled me hard, causing me to hug her unintentionally. My heart was pounding faster as if it's in a race.

“stay” she softly uttered.

—

I woke up still in Chaeyoung's arms, so I can't stop smiling. I slept with her and woke up with her arms hugging me.

She was still sleeping, so I grabbed the opportunity to stare at her, admiring every inch of her angelic face.

She was like the goddesses above, peacefully sleeping. I brought my face even closer until her nose tip touched my forehead. I smiled spontaneously.

“good morning” I stated as soon as she opened her eyes.

“how's your heard?”

“did we sleep in this position?” she asked, didn't even bother to answer my question

“we already slept like this when I lay on you, remember? So this isn't new”

She didn’t talk anymore and just took her phone — she checked the time. She immediately got up and went straight to the bathroom.

I like to tease her, so I quickly followed her and luckily enough because she hasn't locked the door yet.

As soon as I went in, I saw her bare back; only her black bra was left on her upper body.

I approached her and hugged her from behind, which startled her and made her eyes widen.

I quickly cornered her by putting both of my hands on both of her sides. I could barely see her face through the shower, so I looked at her lips instead.

I'm much taller than her, so it wasn't difficult for me to corner her. Our faces are just inches away to the point our nose tips touched each other's.