"I can't believe that worked.", Jangjun said and pointed at the door leading to the basement.
"Don't be too happy.", Siyeon argued. "Either they come out as friends and will kill us or they come out as enemies and will kill us. In both ways we should start running."
"Let's be hopeful.", Youngtaek said. "The hardest part was getting Jibeom down there."
"I can't believe I agreed to this plan.", Daeyeol sighed but Jangjun quickly pushed him to the living room.
"Don't worry, Hyung. If Jibeom will kill us, you won't have to clean our dorm anymore. Isn't that great?"
Siyeon couldn't help but worry- She knew Hwayoung would probably give in and they'd slowly become friends again, but she thought about what would happen after their vacation. The boys would go back to their Idol live and Hwayoung would have to say goodbye again. She wondered if their friendship could handle this.
To calm down Siyeon decided to drink something and went into the kitchen. Surprisingly it was empty and she got herself a glass of water. Slowly she drank and concentrated on her breathing. When she turned around to put it in the sink a boy came into the kitchen. Siyeon needed a few seconds to remember his name. Sungyoon aka Y. Then a question arose her mind.
"What are you doing here?", she asked. Confused the boy looked at her.
"I'm getting some food?"
"I see that.", Siyeon replied. "But what are you doing in this hotel? I thought Idols were so busy they barely sleep."
Sungyoon laughed at that. "We were, yes. The last month has been so busy and we'll prepare for a comeback as soon as we return to Seoul again. But after our win, our manager suggested we should take some time out and collect all our energy."
"That's nice.", Siyeon said now quite embarrassed because of her question. "I'm sorry your first day of vacation was ruined because of Hwayoung and me."
"Are you kidding? I could say we're ruining your peaceful holiday.", he said surprising Siyeon with his answer. "On top of that I'd rather have one day full of Jibeom-Hwayoung drama than a whole month of avoidance. And I think now that they're probably going to be friends again, we are spending more time together."
"I didn't think about that yet.", Siyeon chuckled at her own stupidity. "So, I guess, we should start getting to know each other." With that she shortly smiled at him and joined the others in the living room leaving Sungyoon in the kitchen. Said boy couldn't help but smile at the thought of making a new friend who wouldn't judge them based on the fact they're idols.
Having these thoughts in mind he grabbed some snacks and returned to the boys as well.
At the same time Jibeom and Hwayoung were creating a plan to get revenge on their friends. Hwayoung couldn't help but laugh at that. It felt so surreal to her.
"What?", Jibeom asked at her sudden outburst confused.
"It's quite funny, don't you think? I'm sitting here, with you, and plan on tricking Golden Child. I mean, who else could say that?"
At that Jibeom had to smile as well. "Sounds ridiculous. Hey, you want me to sign your album?"
"Sadly I didn't bring them with me. And I'd rather have Donghyun sign them."
"Why? You can't just say that when I'm in the same room!"
Hwayoung laughed at Jibeom's whining. Of course she liked all Golden Child members and for her it still felt like a dream knowing they were just above her. But at the same time she didn't want to sound like a creepy fan around them, knowing how much this holiday meant to them.
While they were talking Hwayoung felt like she was back in time. The time where she turned twelve and teased Jibeom about being a month older than him. The time they pranked Ms. Lee or drew on Jiwoo's face making him furious in the morning.
"What are you smiling at? Is there something on my face?", Jibeom asked at her smiling face making her laugh.
"No. I just thought about the past. The last time we were in this room, you sang a really old song. You were really insecure about your voice. I'm glad you gained confidence about it."
"Then what about you?", Jibeom asked blushing slightly at her praise. "Are you still dreaming about becoming a designer?"
"My drawing skills are actually good.", Hwayoung answered trying not to sound too proud of herself. The past few years drawing had taken up most of her time. Some could say it was an addiction but for her it was a cure. "Of course designing things would be great, but I doubt my grades are good enough for it."
"Would you show me some drafts?"
"Maybe.", Hwayoung replied. Then a voice suddenly came through the other side of the door.
"60 minutes are over!", Joochan yelled. "I hope you guys made up. Otherwise we'll have an empty bed in our dorm."
"Hey!", Jibeom shouted back. "Why are you so sure I'd lose against her?"
"Jibeomie, you're cute. Did you look at you?", Joochan replied.
Another voice could be heard. "Hyung, I think you shouldn't have said that."
After a few seconds the door got unlocked and Bomin and Joochan appeared. As soon as Jibeom spotted Joochan he started chasing after him. Meanwhile Bomin worriedly looked at Hwayoung.
"Are the both of you okay?"
"Yes. Hopefully.", Hwayoung answered and really meant it making Bomin sigh in relief. The past night he had worried a lot about his friend. Of course carrying Jibeom downstairs hasn't been easy either. It would have been smarter to just bring him here and then wrap him with bonds but sadly they didn't think about that.
Bomin and Hwayoung made their way upstairs and walked together in the living room. As soon as they entered everyone looked at Hwayoung making her nervous. When Daeyeol wanted to ask how it went someone screamed and a second later Joochan and Jibeom came in running. Now having caught his friend Jibeom held him down on the floor and innocently looked at the others.
"I guess, this means it's normal again."
Hwayoung sat down next to Siyeon who glanced at her a bit scared. Hesitant she pushed a chocolate bar into her direction silently pleading for forgiveness. Of course Hwayoung could never stay angry at her friend for long and she already forgave her. She knew Siyeon only wanted the best for her.
"I can't believe you've done this.", Hwayoung laughed at the boys. "Like, locking us into a room?"
"Honestly, there are better plans, but we were under pressure.", Daeyeol explained with a smile visibly happy they were on good terms again.
"Whose idea was it?", Jibeom asked angrily. In a split second everyone pointed at Jangjun whose smile immediately dropped.
"Ups?", he said and the second chase around the house began. Meanwhile Hwayoung had another question.
"And Ms. Lee agreed to it?"
"It wasn't hard. She gave us the keys and said 'the younger generation forgot how to talk'.", Joochan answered and did his best Ms. Lee impression.
"She went grocery shopping and told us she won't be around so when anything happens she knows nothing.", Donghyun added laughing. Just at this moment the front door was opened and Ms. Lee came into the hallway. As soon as her eyes fell onto the teenagers she smiled.
"At least some sense was left in your brains."
To feed about 15 people Ms. Lee had bought so many groceries they barely fit into her car. Of course the boys offered to carry them into the house while a few stayed in the kitchen to store them in.
"I bet I can take 3 more bags than you.", Jangjun bet Sungyoon who already carried as much as he could. The older one rolled his eyes at him but still grabbed another bag despite his arms already hurting.
"The one, who gives up first, has to wear his animal onesie when we make the next vlive.", Sungyoon added. Meanwhile Daeyeol rolled his eyes at the members but still took out his phone to film them, knowing one would probably fail.
"Go!", Jangjun yelled and the boys were having a race towards the kitchen. At first Jangjun was in the lead while Sungyoon almost lost a bag. At the same time the kitchen team cheered them on from the windows. Well, mostly Sungyoon, since they wanted to see Jangjun fail.
When Jangjun almost reached the door his slipper fell off and without it he slipped and fell on the grass. Sungyoon of course took his chance and took the lead while Jangjun fell down once more.
"At least the groceries aren't damaged.", Jaehyun said as Jangjun stood up again. This time he didn't fall down.
"Hey! I can hear you and my butt hurts."
"Guys! I got this on video!", Daeyeol screamed at the same time and the boys broke out in cheers again. Of course they wouldn't let their Hyung ever forget this.
"I hope you packed your cow onesie.", Sungyoon yelled glad he won and the only thing Jangjun replied was an angry 'Mooooh!'.
Now all groceries were in the kitchen and Hwayoung and some boys put them into the refrigerator. Of course some things didn't even get there since the boys were already eating again.
"Why do I have a feeling you are everywhere where food is?", Hwayoung asked Joochan with a smile who finished his second sandwich.
"I have a sixth sense.", he replied and Hwayoung noticed only her and the members around her age were left. Jibeom teasingly looked at Hwayoung and she had a feeling what he'd say.
"Hey, Donghyun!", he said and the boy turned to him with a confused face. Desperate Hwayoung threw a tomato at him but missed. "I'm sure Hwayoung would love your autograph."
"Huh? Really? You're a Goldenness?", Donghyun asked. In fact he did not know about that and didn't even notice she played their own song. Embarrassed Hwayoung nodded.
"So, then who is your favourite?", Joochan asked and pointed at himself at the same time. The room went silent as everyone except Jibeom tried to make Hwayoung point at them.
"I don't have one."
"Come on, don't lie.", Jaehyun said. "There has to be one who had your attention first."
"Uhm, if it's like that, there is one."
"Really?", Jibeom asked surprised since he thought she really didn't favour any member. Now he wanted his name to be called but prepared himself to be disappointed.
"Donghyun had my attention first.", she admitted quietly and Donghyun broke out in laughter while Joochan was visibly disappointed. Jaehyun on the other hand wasn't faced.
"Why? Have you heard me sing? Have you heard him sing? He's like a crow!", Joochan said and soon Donghyun and him bickered about their singing skills. Of course Joochan wasn't serious about his claim. He just wanted to tease his friend.
"I just really was amazed by his dancing skills. I tried to learn your choreographies but it never looked as good as-"
"You learned our choreographies? Show us!"
"Oh shit.", Hwayoung said knowing she wouldn't get out of this alive.