~ Together by a String ~ (Jiyoo)

~18~

NEXT DAY

PERFORMANCE DAY

12:46 PM / KYH

I was eating lunch at home since we didn't have school today. Yoojung had to go to work this morning which gave me time to revise my plan multiple times and hope it would go as planned. I didn't tell anyone else other than Sakura about it, because they might not agree with it just like how she didn't.

I was honestly very scared. If I messed up just a single step, I would put everyone's lives in danger and do nothing but only die. There was a low chance for me to survive, but it was all for my friends and mainly Minji's safety.

I heard a knock on my door and I was very surprised to see Chaewon. I had no idea how she knew my address, but I let her inside anyway. How does she know it though?

"What brings you here Chae?

"I got great news! I could've called you but I thought telling you face to face would be better."

"How do you even know where I live?"

"Your sexy cousin told me when I asked her once."

"Wait wh-"

"Anyway! Someone anonymously paid for my sister's hospital bills and she'll get better treatment now and there's an even higher chance she will wake up!"

"Oh my god- What!? That's incredible!"

"I know right!!"

She hugged me and happily jumped out of excitement. I watched her be hysterical and then she suddenly stopped. It was so strange when she just instantly switched personalities, but I found that pretty fun most of the times. She was so weird, in a good way though.

"Wait Yooh, today's your performance day right? Aren't you like.. worried?"

"I am- Not because I think I won't nail it, but I'm worried about something else...*sigh* I don't think I'll survive today, Chae.."

"What..? What do you mean by that?"

"You remember Yunjin, right? There's a really high chance she might be there and do something bad to everyone, so I thought of a plan that will finally get her away from us. The only problem is that there's a very low chance I might stay alive.."

"Kim Yoohyeon, if you get yourself killed, I'll kill you again! I finally managed to find a friend who doesn't think I'm too weird and if you die, I don't think I'll ever forgive myself for not stopping you on time."

"Don't worry Chae, I'll try my best to survive. I promise. More living and less dying, you know?"

"But.. Can't I help you in any way? Maybe pretend to be a decoy or call the cops, or watch from a secret building to give you information?"

"I don't want you to take part in this Chae, it's too dangerous. And please don't tell anyone about my plan.."

I noticed her hesitation, but she knew there would be no way to convince me. She gave me a hug and cutely threatened me with her "Don't you dare die or I'll kill you again" phrases. Gosh, if something really happens I'll miss this little weirdo. I watched her get up from my couch to leave, but I held her index finger and pointed towards my kitchen.

"Don't you want lunch before leaving?"

"Not really, I just wanted to tell you about my sister and wish you good luck for the performance. I'm sure you're gonna nail it!- And please be careful with your plan. Survive no matter what!"