INVISIBLE STRINGS ~ Scoups [C]

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I want to let you know that I changed my friend's name from Yumi to Yeri because some people say I took her name.^^ Because this episode is a draft. I've tried to edit it as best I can if there's anything I missed. Please just consider it yumi to yeri. TQ !!

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Summer Camp Beginnings

The bright summer sun hung high in the sky as rows of buses lined up in front of the school gates. Final-year students bustled around with backpacks, hats, and camping gear, their excited chatter filling the air.

Y/N stood near Yeri, adjusting the straps of her backpack while bouncing on her heels.

"Y/N, calm down before you bounce out of your shoes," Yeri said with a chuckle.

"I can't help it! A summer camp with everyone? This is peak romance drama material!" Y/N grinned, eyes sparkling.

Jeonghan strolled past them, hands casually tucked in his pockets. "Y/N, if you start narrating your life like a drama character, I'm out."

Y/N stuck out her tongue at him and Yeri laughed.

Nearby, Scoups stood with Mingyu and Jun, leaning against one of the buses. He glanced briefly in Y/N direction before turning his attention back to Mingyu's endless chatter about camping snacks.

"All right, everyone!" one of the teachers called out. "Find your assigned buses and get settled. We'll be leaving in ten minutes!"

Y/N scanned the list posted on the bus window. Her smile widened. "Yeri! We're on the same bus as Scoups!"

Yeri leaned closer to check. "Oh boy. You've got plot armor, girl."

They climbed aboard the bus, Y/N clutching her backpack tightly. She spotted Scoups sitting near the middle row by the window. There was an empty seat beside him.

"Yeri, should I... should I sit next to him?" Y/N whispered nervously.

Yeri gave her a gentle push. "Go on, heroine. Your story awaits."

Y/N shuffled down the aisle, stopping by Scoups' seat. "Um... is this seat taken?"

Scoups glanced at her briefly before looking back out the window. "No."

Taking that as a green light, Y/N slid into the seat beside him, her heart hammering in her chest.

The bus began to move, and Y/N stared out at the passing scenery, her shoulder slightly brushing against Scoups.

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Camp Arrival - Tent Assignments

The campsite was nestled between towering trees, with open fields stretching toward a shimmering lake in the distance. Students spilled out of the buses, excitement buzzing in the air.

"Alright, listen up!" the camp coordinator clapped his hands. "You'll be in pairs for your tents. Names are pre-assigned, and there's no switching!"

The list was read out loud. Y/N held her breath as pairs were called.

"...Y/N and Yeri."

Y/N let out a sigh of relief, clutching Yeri arm. "Yes! My favorite roommate!"

Yeri grinned. "You were really nervous, huh? What, were you scared you'd have to share with Scoups?"

Y/N face turned slightly pink. "N-No! That would've been... um... awkward."

From a distance, Scoups overheard the conversation and glanced briefly at Y/N before continuing to set up his own tent with Mingyu.