INVISIBLE STRINGS ~ Scoups [C]

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The school hallway buzzed with students shuffling to their classes. Y/N and Yeri walked side by side, chatting animatedly about the latest drama series they'd been binge-watching.

"So, Y/N, what's today's Scoups agenda? More sandwiches?" Yeri teased, bumping Y/N lightly with her shoulder.

Y/N grinned and held up a neatly wrapped energy bar. "Nope! Today, we're going for efficiency. No excuses about being full!"

Yumi laughed. "You're honestly unstoppable."

As they rounded the corner, Y/N eyes instantly spotted Scoups leaning against his locker, talking to Mingyu and Wonwoo.

Without missing a beat, Y/N skipped over. "Good morning, Scoups!"

Scoups glanced briefly at her, then back at Mingyu, who was trying..and failing not to smile.

"I brought you this!" Y/N chirped, holding out the energy bar. "It's quick, easy and no excuse not to eat it!"

Scoups stared at the bar for a moment before sighing softly and taking it. "Thanks."

Y/N beamed, her smile brighter than the fluorescent hallway lights. "You're welcome! Eat it during your break, okay?"

She spun around and walked back to Yeri, who was watching with an amused grin.

Mingyu leaned closer to Scoups and whispered, "You know, you could try smiling back sometime."

Scoups shot him a warning look, but his grip on the energy bar tightened slightly.

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Group Chat

Y/N flopped onto her desk during study period, her phone lighting up with group chat notifications.

Y/N: GUYS GUYS HE TOOK THE ENERGY BAR. HE TOOK IT. 🥹✨

Yeri: This is the victory dance moment.

DK: Is this a romance drama or a food delivery service? 🤔

Joshua: Energy bar today, full-course meal tomorrow. 🍱

Hoshi: You're feeding him better than his mom at this point. 😂

Y/N: Good nutrition leads to good basketball performance, okay?? 🏀💪

The chat continued with playful teasing, but
Y/N heart felt light as she clutched her phone close.

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The classroom buzzed with excitement as the teacher clapped her hands.

"Alright, everyone! Today, we're pairing up for the upcoming project. You'll draw numbers to find your partner. No switching!"

Students lined up to draw their numbers. Y/N unfolded her slip eagerly: Number 5.

A few students later, Scoups glanced at his number and muttered, "Number 5."

Y/N eyes widened. Before she could react, Yumi, who was holding Number 5, leaned in with a sly smile and swapped her slip with Y/N.

"Go get him, partner" Yeri whispered, giving Y/N a thumbs-up.

The teacher began calling out numbers. "Number 5... Y/N and Scoups!"

Y/N clutched her notebook tightly and shuffled over to Scoups desk. He looked up briefly before shifting his gaze back to his textbook.