Moon Aera was left by her mother one rainy night in a small town, with a promise to return that was never fulfilled. A kind family ultimately adopted her, giving her a new life alongside two boys and a girl who became like siblings to her. The tragi...
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୧ One look give 'em whiplash, beat drop with a big flash, coming hot better think fast. ও
It was early morning, the kind where the sky still held onto its pale, sleepy blue, and the breeze was cool enough to sting their cheeks just a little. The clouds were high and feathered thin, casting no shadows, only soft light that glinted off the glass dome of the SkyBike park ahead.
Aera stood in line, her one-strap bag resting against her hip, fingers curled tightly around the strap. Her long dark hair was tucked into a soft hoodie, her face bare of any makeup today, and yet she still managed to look effortlessly put together. Behind her sunglasses, her eyes scanned the area—already bustling with energy and noise. To her left, Min Jun stood casually with his hands in his pockets, his gray hoodie pulled low over his brow, though his naturally radiant features were impossible to hide.
In front of them were San Ha and Hae Jun, both standing stiffly, practically mirroring each other in crossed arms and disapproving frowns. Leading the little group was Joo Won, who kept glancing behind her as if to make sure everyone was still where they should be.
But despite the early hour, the place was absolutely packed.
A group of girls squealed behind them, voices shrill with excitement.
"Oh! He's so handsome!"
"I'm going crazy!"
"So handsome!"
Aera blinked, confused for a second, until she realized the group of girls were practically drooling over her brothers—and Min Jun.
She glanced sideways, only to see Min Jun already ducking his head a little, one hand rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. His ears had turned a soft pink.
Joo Won leaned toward her and whispered, "Do we just pretend we don't hear them?"
Aera shrugged, a small smirk pulling at her lips. "We could start charging admission."
Ahead of them, Hae Jun sighed, clearly uncomfortable. "How are we supposed to heal in this crowd?" he muttered, his tone sharp and dry, hands buried deeper in the pockets of his red jacket.
"That's odd..." Joo Won muttered, turning slightly. "I heard demand was low since this place just opened."
Just then, one of her classmates walked by with her boyfriend. She waved brightly. "Hey! You're here!"
Joo Won waved back. "Hey, why's it so crowded?"
"If your brothers and Min Jun are here, then of course it's a hot place." The girl grinned. "Word got around fast."
Aera blinked, turning to Min Jun with a puzzled expression. He glanced at her too and cleared his throat awkwardly, his lips pressed in a thin smile.
"Wait—how did they know they'd come?" Joo Won frowned.
