Hanni reluctantly opened the door of the boba shop and Jungwon was quick to greet her. "Just the regular. Also, I need to talk to you," Hanni quietly spoke while paying. Jungwon just nodded and Hanni went to go sit down.
"Thanks," the girl said when Jungwon gave her her drink. "So, what'd you want to talk about?" Jungwon said while sitting down infront of Hanni. "What the hell did you say to Minji to make her avoid me like the plague for the past week?" Hanni deadpanned. Jungwon rolled his eyes before replying, "That sounds like a you problem because I haven't talked to her since we last talked. Speaking of her, are you really dating her? Because you two seem awkward as hell for a couple, especially now." Hanni glared at the other and scoffed. "Just so you know we are dating because I don't want to be with someone like you." "What's so wrong with me, huh?" Jungwon retored. "Well maybe the fact that you're male?" Jungwon stood up at that comment and Hanni did the same. "If that's the case why don't you kiss Minji cause you really seem to like her."
"I'm done with your shit." And with that Hanni left, leaving Jungwon standing there and the few patrons to stare.
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"Hanni, I swear to god, you really have to get your shit together. Maybe try and talk to her?" The two sisters were on the couch, the younger trying to help the older through a crisis. "I would but it's just that I- I really don't know anymore."
"What do you not know?" Hyein cautiously question. "I mean, it's like she ghosted me but it's like she didn't. And I want to confront her about it but I feel like I'd make the situation worse," Hanni shook her head. "You feel like you'd make it worse, not know you'd make it worse, keep that in mind. What I'm trying to say though is to just go for it, I bet you you'll be fine," Hyein encouraged. "I swear Hyein you are always able to find a good side in things." For once Hanni genuinely smiled that day.
"So, are you gonna do it?" Hanni just shrugged. It was still risky, and she didn't want to risk whatever they had. Especially after coming so far, from just admiring for months, to her helping her with Jungwon. She didn't want to lose it, even though it seemed like she had. Hyein gave a sigh before speaking again, "I gotta go study for a test I have tomorrow. Think on it, will you? It's been awhile since I've seen you so.. happy around a person." Hanni just nodded and Hyein headed to her room.
Hanni being left with her thoughts, started to think of situations that could happen. Not many of them were good, yet only of few of them were actually bad to say. Though she still feared, as this were only things she thought in her head, none of them were bound to come true. Right? Well if that were so, why was she even so scared? There were all so many questions that couldn't be answered unless she just did it. Did she really have to though? Could she just wait it out? Or would that end in everything crumbling into dust?
The girl spent the next 15 minutes just thinking before she got up and decided to try and call Minji. Thankfully, the girl actual answered this time.
"Hey Min, mind if we meet up somewhere and talk?"
"Oh uh, sure. Where & when?"
"Park after 4 good?"
"Alright."
The call ended as quickly as it started and now Hanni was rethinking her decisions. Though, what was done was done, and now she had to get ready.
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It was just about 4:05 when Hanni went to the park. She really didn't expect much other than for her to be one the talking. Let alone for Minji to already be waiting for her anxiously.
"Minji." The girl quickly stood up once she heard her name and gently smiled. "Hanni! I- how are you-?" Minji must have realized Hanni's mood and quickly calmed herself, letting Hanni speak. "Honestly, I'm not really sure anymore, I've been using most of my time thinking on questions that would hardly be answered. " Hanni sat down the bench and Minji was quick to sit near
"Which are?.." Minji asked. Hanni hesitated for a moment, thinking if she should really do this or not. She finally took a deep breath and replied. "Us. I'm confused because I don't know what's happening as you kind of just.. ghosted me for awhile with no explanation. I don't know what the hell I did or even if it did do something." Saying all that let alot of weight off her shoulders, yet even so, her heart felt heavy waiting for an answer.
"You didn't do anything, I just can't handle my emotions after blocking them out for years." What the hell did that mean? Hanni soon turned towards Minji while the older stared at the ground. "I- what?" Hanni finally spoke.
"It's.. a long story," the other replied.
Hanni just stared, even more confused then before. There was a look on Minji's face that she couldn't decipher, yet there was clear regret in her eyes. Suddenly, the girl had the urge to hug the latter, causing her to panic ever so slightly enough to where she didn't notice Minji, who was now looking back at her. "I'm sorry," Minji soon said, finally knocking Hanni back into the present. She just shook her head, knowing that words wouldn't be able to come out.
When it looked as if Minji was about to leave, Hanni made a split second decision. She grabbed the latter's wrist and finally ended up hugging her.
"Shit happens, alot of shit happens. It's not your fault," Hanni said after being silent for so while. The other just froze, stunned, before soon hugging back. Tears finally fell from Minji in a silent cry, yet she acted as if they hadn't, wiping them away. Hanni just slowly pulled away and gave a gentle smile, one that the older quickly returned. Soon enough, Minji grabbed Hanni's hand & gestured to go. "Come on," she finally said.
"Where are we going?" Hanni asked after they had started walking. "Somewhere, not far from here. We'll have plenty of time."
The rest of the walk was silent other than the passing car and occasional chatter of people.
Though when they got closer to the place, it got to where it was completely silent. The place in question however was unused bridge, ontop of a stream that had branched off from the nearby river.
"Isn't this a little sketchy?" Hanni asked while Minji led them further on the trail. "I promise you it's fine. I've gone here in the middle of the night and nothings happened." The two kept going for another minute until they finally got to the bridge. It was small, being only about 4 feet wide, and had rusted railings with a few tree branches hanging low.
Minji quickly brought them to the middle of thr bridge and finally let go of Hanni's hand, leaning on the railing. Hanni wished for the others hand but turned the idea down, instead echoing Minji. "Isn't it pretty?" Minji asked when Hanni stood beside her. Hanni looked & the stream stream quietly flowed underneath the bridge with the sun slowly setting. It really was a sight, but all she could think of was the situation and well, Minji.
"How'd you know about this place?" Hanni asked. "Found it one day while walking. Don't remember why I was even walking here but now I come here all the time, it's like kind of a like a place of my own." "Your own place?"
"Yeah, I don't think many other people know about it, and I really don't share about it either. You're the first person I've shown here." Hearing that surely woke the butterflies in Hanni's stomach, knowing she's the only person that Minji's shared this place with made her feel something, especially seeing how the other seems to adore the place.
"You really do like this this place don't you?" Hanni finally said, looking over at Minji who was already looking back at her. "Of course! Who wouldn't? Like I said it's beautiful, especially with you being here." Hanni heart skipped a beat, she couldn't have heard that right. She just shrugged it off and looked back at the stream.
"So, how's the situation with Jungwon been?" Hanni had totally forgotten about him, but once he was mentioned, all she could think about was him saying to prove their supposed relationship and kiss Minji. She really did want to though, something about Minji was captivating. Maybe her flawless side profile? Or how her hair always looked effortlessly perfect? There was alot of reasons, but the she always held back from saying or doing anything because she didn't know how it would effect the other.
"Earth the Hanni? Hello? If you don't wanna talk about it we don't have to." Minji waved her hand. "Sorry. No it's fine, I just spaced out."
"Alright, so how's the situation?" Hanni thought for a moment, deciding what to say.
"We got into an argument and he wanted me to prove I was really with you," she simply said. "What'd he say to do?" Something in Hanni's body told her to say it, yet her still sensible self told her not to. What made her do it however was a sudden rush of courage.
"He said to kiss you," Hanni quietly spoke.
Minji might've just scooted towards Hanni because she seemed closer than before. Still gazing out to the stream, she spoke with the same tone. "Maybe someday."
That put Hanni in a trance, lost in her own thoughts. What did "someday" mean? What did Minji even mean with all of this? It way to confusing, to hard to understand. One thing she did understand though was she definitely felt closer to Minji.
"You know what time it is?" Minji said after a few minutes. Hanni checked her watch before saying, "5:02."
"I suggest we get going then," Minji gently smiled. Hanni just nodded and they finally left the bridge.
Some time while walking, Hanni's hand found itself intertwined with Minji's and she only noticed it when they were close to Minji's place. "When will you be coming back to the café?" Hanni asked, ignoring the more earlier events that day. "Soon, I can't write nor study whatsoever at my apartment." Hanni chuckled. She enjoyed the moment, it was peaceful and there wasn't much to worry about. When she got home though would be a whole different story.
By now they had gotten to Minji's door and she had suddenly hugged Hanni. Hanni, stunned, froze once again before melting into the hug. She always felt different whenever she was Minji and now definitely proved it.
"Thanks, you'd better get going now," Minji said while pulling away. Hanni just nodded and the two soon said their goodbyes.
Even though the walk home was short, Hanni had alot to think about. One thing she knew well though was that she didn't want to change a thing.