THE NEXT DAY ( NEAR CARAT BUS STOP) :-
Both the gangs were meeting each other for discussing the work.
" We made an order of materials for the roof. Are you okay with that?" confirmed Joshua
"No problem. I talked to the professor who supervises the project, he will check in on use twice a week" announced Seokmin
"Are you all okay with that ?' asked Minghao, looking at Joshua's group.
"We're all set then, let's assign the work" said Jun.
"We should set up teams consisting of Architecture and Engineering guys, to make sure that there's no mistake" suggested Seungcheol
"What do you mean by 'mistake' ? You don't trust us do you ?" interjected Jihoon.
" Lee Jihoon! Just shut your mouth for a second!" scolded Wonwoo. Joshua consulted Jeonghan about the matter. Jeonghan thought that there was nothing bad with the thought of mixing the groups. But he had a condition :
" We're fine with that but One, if we feel like you guys are messing with us or just using us, we'll drop the idea. Two, both the group should stop fighting until the project is over" asserted Jeonghan.
" Plus, after this, we will go back to being rivals, got it " stated Vernon. Everyone agreed to the conditions. They set up two teams. The first containing, Seungcheol, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Minghao, Jihoon and Soonyoung.
The remaining - Seokmin, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon, Seungkwan, Chan and Samuel.
They decided to start working from tomorrow.
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It was the first team's turn to start working. While doing the given task, Jihoon asked
" Hannie Hyung, are you sure we can trust Wonwoo, Vernon and Samuel?"
" What's with the question?" question Soonyoung worried
" Shut up dude ! You aren't even my friend, why should I answer you?" implored Jihoon.
" Jihoon, stop being so grumpy" scolded Jeonghan.
" Just to answer Soonyoung's doubt, which I didn't want to but ... Wonwoo, Vernon and Samuel are the laziest people out of our friend circle" answered Joshua
" Wait a minute, Mingyu, Seungkwan and Chan aren't the type of people to umm, work" Minghao piped in the conversation.
" Can we trust them?" doubted Joshua
" Also, why are we talking like we're childhood friends?" asked Soonyoung.
" Are you really dumb or are you acting like this ? Bruh, that was in our agreement that we had to be kind to each other and not pick any fights with each other" replied Jihoon, pinching the bridge of his nose.
" Guys, I may have an idea to make them work" volunteered Jun.
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IN THE EVENING :
It was the second team's shift to work. They were welcomed by a sign on the floor, ' Finished the structure + cleared out all the electronic signs left undone'
" What does this mean?" questioned Chan
" I think they meant to mock us " said Seokmin.
" Actually I think he's right " commented Wonwoo.
" Did they do all of this?" asked Seungkwan sarcastically
" Are you blind or what ? Obviously" replied Vernon
" Guys, let's do more work than them" mumbled Mingyu
" Does that make us a team? " asked Samuel
" I guess..." said Seokmin
" Guys, I don't care if you were tortoises in your past lives or something. BUT, we have got to defeat them" exclaimed Seungkwan
" Also, this entire set-up screams Jun Hyung" added Vernon. {Bro really knows his Hyungs 😲}
" So, let's get back to work guys" yelled Seokmin.
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This continued for two weeks. Both the teams left signs, in attempt to tease each other. Both the gangs started to know each other better. But the rivalry was so bitter that there wasn't a time they didn't argue will constructing. At the end of the day, it was just an agreement. It will come to an end. And so it did. They had rebuilt the "sacred" pavilion. It was such a great achievement that their university's Magazine had decided to interview them.
Joshua's gang had reached the place first. They had dressed casually. In contrast to them, Seokmin's gang had decided to wear something formal. They were heading towards the bus stop. While walking also they could not keep their mouth shut
"Wow, we look really cool" commented Soonyoung.
"Look at me, I look so dope" beamed Minghao
"What's up with you guys? " questioned Mingyu. He clearly wasn't amused of fashion choice { Blame Minghao, not me 🤭}
" Did we really need to dress up like we're auditioning for a movie" asked Seokmin while fixing his tie.
" What do you mean? It's our normal look" remarked Seungcheol. They had finally reached their destination. Seokmin went near Joshua.
" Did you guys really have to be so extra ?" asked Joshua
" Well, you're the one with a strong perfume" said Seokmin. Joshua sweared to God, this guy's death was going to be in his own hands. Before any of them could say anything, they saw a girl running towards them. She stopped and panted for a while before saying:
" Excuse me, are you the group of En- Arch students taking care of this project?"
Joshua and Seokmin's jaw dropped after realizing who she was.
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FLASHBACK (DURING HIGH SCHOOL) :-
Back then, Joshua and Seokmin were in the same class [ They are in the same year in this book]
The teacher, Mrs. Yon had announced that a new student will join them. Everyone started cheering and celebrating. One of the students asked " Is it a girl or a boy?"
Mrs. Yon did not reply, instead she asked the new student to enter. A boy named Jungkook started a drumroll. A pretty GIRL entered the class by taking small steps. Everyone started clapping. The teacher ordered " SILENCE! Let here introduce herself. Go on dear"
The girl shyly began " My name is Park Yumi, and I'm from Daegu"
" I love taking photos. If you want to be a model, you can hire me as your photographer. " she continued. Two boys just stared at her in awe. It was Seokmin and Joshua. Both of them had started to develop a crush on her. But none of them had the courage or opportunity to confess to her. After graduating from high school, neither of them were in contact with Yumi.
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" You!" asked Yumi. She recognized Joshua and Seokmin. Seokmin wanted to take the first chance of talking to her. He hurriedly exclaimed
"You're here because of the bus stop, right? I can tell you everything about it "
He grabbed her hand and took her to a private spot. Joshua couldn't help but feel something. It was a feeling which he loathed {What is it ? 🤔}
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" What? You two are pretending not to know each other?" asked Yumi shocked.
" Right. Our faculties are all - time rivals. If our friends know we know each other, they'll go crazy." Seokmin explained
" It's bad enough what we're facing now " he sighed
"I get it. Being in the middle must be tough" Yumi sympathized
" I won't tell anyone... on one condition " she stated.
WHAT WAS THE CONDITION ?? { Feel free to guess 😁}
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