Even If No One Knows || Annyeongz

01. I See You

"You always have somewhere to go," Yujin sighed as she climbed into her car. Ryujin tossed her bag in the back seat before settling into the passenger seat.

Yujin glanced at the mess, then turned to her.

"One of these days, I won't let you ride with me," Yujin said.

Ryujin just shrugged. "You know Yeji got a car, right? You might be seeing less of me."

"Great. Yeji would be doing me a huge favour."

Ryujin frowned. "I'm your only friend. You shouldn’t be treating me like this."

Yujin rolled her eyes, fastening her seatbelt. "I’ll survive."

She pulled out of the hospital parking lot.

The two young residents had finally scored a full weekend off, starting this Friday afternoon. With a fresh batch of interns recently brought in, schedules loosened up—more hands meant more freedom.

"So, you’re coming?" Ryujin asked.

"No."

"Yujin-ah, what’s wrong with you? It’s the weekend—we’re finally free—and you want to spend your Friday reading a damn book?"

"To be fair, I waited a month for it to be delivered," Yujin replied.

Ryujin groaned in frustration. "Just do this for me. One thing."

Yujin chuckled. "One thing? The last time I went out with you, I got punched in the nose."

Ryujin tried not to laugh. "That night was legendary—and we were nineteen. We're twenty-two now. Grown adults."

"I suppose. But still, I don’t trust you."

"You don’t have to. Yeji’s the one who invited you. It’s a big event for her, and you do like Yeji, right?"

"Yes. She’s good to you. Responsible. I’m glad she invited me... but I can’t."

"Ahn Yujin. Just come. Loosen up. Maybe we’ll even find you a girlfriend."

"I don’t need a girlfriend."

"Oh right, I forgot. You can’t talk to girls—you stutter and become a mess."

Yujin looked offended. "Last time I checked, Yeji is a girl."

"That’s different. She’s my girlfriend. Which means you’re not attracted to her... right?"

Yujin didn’t answer.

"Right?!" Ryujin said louder, suddenly startled.

Yujin burst out laughing, successfully teasing her.

"Yes, yes. Yeji is all yours."

"So what do you say?"

"Fine. I’ll go to this party. For Yeji, of course. It’s her night."

Ryujin smiled, triumphant.

* * *

"Yujin, I’m so glad you came."

Yeji practically threw herself at Yujin, wrapping her in a hug.

Ryujin scowled behind them. "I’m confused. Who’s supposed to be your girlfriend?"

Yeji smiled at her girlfriend before giving her a quick peck on the lips. Yujin immediately looked away.

"Come on, let’s go."

Ryujin pulled Yujin toward what looked like the VIP section. A few people were already there, chatting in groups. Yujin didn’t recognize most of them.