CHAPTER 7 - The VIP

Miseo excitedly turned to her roommate, “Hey Han, let’s go out tonight! I know a great club downtown where we can dance and have fun!” She flashed her friend a playful grin.

Haneul hesitated for a moment, biting her lower lip nervously. “I don’t know Mis… I’m not really into that kind of thing. Plus, I don’t even have any nice clothes to wear,” she mumbled as she glanced around their shared room filled with K-pop paraphernalia. Going to a club wasn’t something she imagined herself spending her Saturday evening.

Miseo waved off her concerns with an overly dramatic gesture. “Oh please! You’re gorgeous in anything you wear, and you can borrow something from my closet. I’ve got tons of cute outfits you would look amazing in!” She dragged Haneul over to the closet and flung open the doors, revealing a kaleidoscope of sequins, lace, and glittering fabrics.

Miseo started pulling out dresses for her friend to try on - first was an iridescent mini dress with a plunging neckline that would barely cover Haneul's assets; next came a skintight leather bodysuit that had cutouts at the midriff and hips, perfect for showing off Haneul's toned body. Miseo also held up a backless crop top paired with a super short denim skirt that would barely pass as clothing on Haneul.

Haneul blushed as she shook her head to each one of the more revealing options, until finally settling for a cute little black dress with capped sleeves and a flared skirt - classy but still flirty enough for a night out. Miseo grinned approvingly at Haneul's choice before putting on her own outfit: a shimmering gold mini dress that hugged all of Miseo's curves in the most tantalizing way possible.

The two girls spent an hour getting ready, with Miseo doing Haneul's makeup while Haneul struggled to tame Miseo's wild hair into a sleek updo. Finally, they were both dressed and ready for a night on the town - Miseo in her gold dress that looked like it was painted onto her body, and Haneul in her cute little black dress that showcased her delicate femininity.

As they headed out to the waiting car, Miseo linked arms with her friend and winked at her. "Tonight's gonna be a blast! We're going to dance and drink and have so much fun!" Haneul smiled nervously back at her, not fully sharing in Miseo's enthusiasm but determined to make the most of their night out together.

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As soon as they walked into the swanky nightclub, Miseo confidently strode past the bouncer with a flirty wink and a wave, with Haneul nervously following in her wake. The bass from the loud music pulsed through their bodies as they stepped into the main area.

Miseo grabbed Haneul's hand and began giving her a quick tour of the bustling club while laughing at the flashy light displays and thumping music that filled the air. They walked through various sections—the main dance floor with its pulsating lasers, the dimly lit corners reserved for intimate conversations, and a sectioned-off VIP area that was monitored by a bouncer.

Miseo pulled Haneul towards the bar. “Let’s get some drinks first! I need to get this party started!” She called over the pounding beat of the club music.

Haneul reluctantly followed Miseo, still feeling out of place amidst all the scantily clad people gyrating on the dance floor. They squeezed up to the bar and Miseo flagged down a bartender. “Two shots of soju for my bestie here!” She shouted over the noise, pointing at Haneul.

Haneul shook her head adamantly but Miseo just laughed, plopping two shot glasses in front of them anyway and pushing one towards Haneul. She raised her own glass to the air triumphantly before knocking back the clear liquid. “Woohoo! Let’s dance!” Miseo yelled over the music as she grabbed Haneul by the hand again.

Miseo dragged Haneul out onto the crowded dance floor, the flashing strobe lights illuminating their bodies in a dizzying array of colors. She started swaying her hips sensually to the beat, tossing her hair around and getting into the rhythm of the music. “Come on Han! Dance with me!” Miseo encouraged her friend as she moved closer.

Haneul hesitated for a moment before letting go of some of her inhibitions and starting to dance alongside Miseo. The two girls swayed together, their bodies moving in sync as they let loose and enjoyed the music pulsing around them.

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Suddenly, STARLIGHT's hit single "Firework" started playing over the speakers and Haneul couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. This was her absolute favorite song! She let loose on the dance floor, bouncing along to the upbeat rhythm as she belted out the lyrics under her breath.

As Haneul jammed out, she noticed a strikingly handsome man approaching their little dancing duo. He had dark hair slicked back and piercing eyes that locked onto Miseo like a laser beam. Haneul nudged her friend excitedly but Miseo was too caught up in the moment to notice the sexy stranger heading straight for them.

The man sauntered right up to Miseo with a confident smirk, not even sparing a glance at Haneul before pulling Miseo into his arms and starting to dance with her. Miseo's eyes lit up as she grinded against him, clearly enjoying the attention from this hot new guy.

For a split second, Haneul thought she was a third wheel. She felt a twinge of jealousy but quickly pushed it aside - after all, this was supposed to be a fun girls' night out! She tried to focus on her own dancing rather than staring at Miseo and her partner's sexy moves. Unfortunately for Haneul, she didn't have the same charisma or experience that Miseo possessed when it came to flirting.

Miseo was practically salivating as she continued dancing with the handsome stranger. The two of them moved their bodies together perfectly in sync, drawing envious stares from the other clubgoers.

When the song finished, the man pulled Miseo away towards the quieter area, with Haneul quietly following. “Hey, you’re pretty good at dancing,” he said, his deep voice filled with charm and seduction as he flashed an irresistible smile.

Miseo blushed slightly under the compliment while still managing to maintain her composure amidst Haneul’s concerned stare. With a sultry grin, she replied, “Why thank you! But I can’t take all the credit—my friend here showed me a few moves too.” She playfully nudged Haneul before returning her attention to the handsome man.

“You can call me Mr. Park. I would be honored if you ladies would join me in the VIP lounge.” He gestured towards a plush velvet roped off area overlooking the dance floor with an impressive view of the whole club.

Miseo’s eyes sparkled with delight at the prospect of getting closer to this sexy guy while also getting access to the exclusive VIP lounge. She turned to Haneul. “Let’s go Han! This is so exciting!” She grabbed her friend by the hand and followed Mr. Park towards the roped off area.

As they approached the velvet rope, a stern looking bouncer unhooked it for them with a respectful nod to Mr. Park before allowing Miseo and Haneul to pass. They stepped into the luxurious VIP section, complete with comfortable leather couches, a private bar tended by a gorgeous woman in a tiny dress, and even a small dance floor of its own.

Miseo plopped down on one of the couches next to Mr. Park while Haneul hesitantly sat beside them, feeling very out of place among all these rich and sophisticated people. She fidgeted with her hands nervously as she glanced around at their ritzy surroundings.

Once they were settled, Mr. Park received a phone call and answered it promptly, excusing himself from the girls for a quick minute. Haneul leaned over to Miseo and whispered, “Is it normal to call everyone by their last names? Why not their first names?”

“It’s either their last name or call them Oppa.” Miseo winked. Haneul nodded slightly, blushing in embarrassment.

Mr. Park walked back to the booth with another man following him. “Thanks for waiting, ladies. My friend was supposed to join me earlier but got lost on his way here. Say hello to Mr. Lee.”

The man bowed slightly. He had short black hair, framing a pair of warm brown eyes that sparkled when he smiled. While not as strikingly handsome as Mr. Park, he still possessed an undeniable charm and genuine flair about him.

The girls introduced themselves as they took their seats. Mr. Park ordered a round of drinks for everyone as he indulged in flirtatious banter and conversation with Miseo. Haneul, however, simply glanced over to Mr. Lee, relieved that she wouldn’t be left alone, but also a bit embarrassed since she didn’t know what to do. She awkwardly tried to think of something to say to break the silence, but fortunately, Mr. Lee felt the same way too.

“So, um… is this your first time at a club too?” he asked with an uncomfortable chuckle.

“Yes actually! Miseo insisted I come out tonight.” Haneul replied as Mr. Lee nodded in understanding as they both looked over at Miseo and Mr. Park who were now cuddled up close together on the couch laughing loudly.

While Miseo and Mr. Park’s words turned steamy, Haneul and Mr. Lee’s were simple topics, ranging from their shared love of books to old movies. After about half an hour or so, Mr. Park suddenly leaned in close to Miseo’s ear with a suggestive whisper that made her giggle uncontrollably, with his hand sliding up her bare thigh under the table.

Miseo glanced over at Haneul, who was still in a deep conversation with Mr. Lee. She felt a bit guilty for abandoning her friend, but Haneul seemed to be enjoying herself, even if she wasn’t exactly flowing with honey. As Miseo and her date got up, Haneul barely even noticed their departure as she got lost in an animated discussion about romantic comedies with Mr. Lee.

Mr. Park led Miseo towards a private VIP room, adorned with plush sofas and pillows, and centered with a glossy marble table. As soon as the doors closed, Miseo was pushed up against the wall, his hands gripping her hips possessively. He crashed his lips onto hers hungrily while groping at her tits through the thin fabric of her gold dress. She moaned into his mouth and ground her body against him as she felt his hard cock straining in his pants.

“You’re so fucking hot,” he grunted as he ripped open the front of her dress, exposing her perky tits to the cool air conditioning of the private room.

Miseo gasped in pleasure as he licked and sucked at her sensitive nipples while his hand slip up under her skirt to rub her already wet pussy through her lacy panties.

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As Miseo was getting railed by Mr. Park, Haneul found herself surprisingly enjoying her conversation with the shy but sweet Mr. Lee.

"So, you mentioned earlier this is your first time at a club too?" she asked curiously as they sipped on their drinks. "I've never been to one before either, and I was so nervous when my friend mentioned it to me, but it's actually not that bad."

Mr. Lee smiled warmly at her and nodded in agreement, "Me neither! Mr. Park invited me out tonight even though he knows I'm more of a homebody type. But I'm glad I came because I got to meet a lovely lady like yourself!"

Haneul blushed and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear as she shyly returned his smile. They continued chatting about their shared love of books, old movies, and how out of place they both felt in this glitzy club scene.

Mr. Lee was surprisingly charming once he opened up to Haneul, making her laugh with his dry wit and self-deprecating humor. She found herself relaxing around him as they bonded over their common interests and awkwardness at social gatherings like these.

"I never thought I'd say this," Haneul admitted with a giggle after Mr. Lee regaled her with a funny story about his embarrassing first date ever, "but maybe Miseo was right! Coming out tonight has actually been kind of fun thanks to you!"

Mr. Lee beamed at her compliment before glancing over at the private VIP rooms where he knew his friend and Haneul's were probably fooling around. He cleared his throat awkwardly before suggesting, "Um... do you maybe want to dance? To help pass the time until they come back?"

Haneul hesitated for only a moment before nodding enthusiastically. She stood up from the couch and extended her hand towards Mr. Lee with an encouraging smile.

They stepped out onto the private VIP dance floor hand in hand, both feeling strangely comfortable with each other after their deep conversation back on the couch.

As they swayed to the music together, Haneul noticed that Mr. Lee was actually a surprisingly good dancer for someone who claimed to hate clubs. He spun her around and pulled her close, moving his body sensually against hers in time to the beat of the song.

Haneul let out an embarrassed giggle as she felt herself getting swept up in the moment with this handsome man. She placed her hands on his shoulders while he wrapped his arms securely around her waist, holding her tightly against him as they moved together.

Suddenly he leaned down and pressed his lips softly to hers in a tender kiss that sent shivers down Haneul's spine. However, when she realized what was happening, panic flooded through her body, and she pulled away abruptly with wide eyes.

"Oh! Um... I'm sorry," Haneul stammered as she stared up at Mr. Lee nervously. "I really like you but..."

Mr. Lee looked hurt for a second before quickly masking his expression with an understanding smile. He nodded and took a step back, giving her some space.

"I'm sorry too," he said softly, running a hand through his hair awkwardly. "I didn't mean to make things weird between us! I just got caught up in the moment..."

Haneul squeezed his arm comfortingly, "It's okay! I still want to dance with you though, if that's alright? Let's just pretend like nothing happened and enjoy our night together!" Mr. Lee gave her a grateful smile before pulling her back into his arms as they continued dancing.

Moments later, however, he once again leaned in to kiss her, this time more forcefully than before. Taken aback by his sudden aggression, Haneul pushed him away with a surprised gasp.

"Excuse me but I already told you, no!" she exclaimed loudly over the music, glaring up at Mr. Lee angrily. "I thought we were just going to dance and talk like friends tonight."

Mr. Lee looked momentarily stunned before his expression darkened into a scowl. He grabbed her wrist tightly and pulled her close against him again despite her struggling.

"Bitch, you're just playing hard to get," he growled in her ear as he tried to **** another kiss on her resistant lips. "I know you fucking want it..."

Haneul felt a wave of fear wash over her as she realized that Mr. Lee wasn't taking no for an answer. She used all her strength to shove him away from her and then turned around, fleeing off the dance floor in search of Miseo.

Haneul's heart pounded as she rushed through the club searching for her friend, weaving between drunken dancers and gyrating couples until she finally spotted a familiar head of brown hair. She hurried over to her but froze when she saw it was a different couple making out passionately against the wall.

She then wandered towards the private VIP rooms, hoping to find her in one of them. She approached one of them cautiously until noticing a sliver of light peeking out from under one particular door - it was slightly ajar.

Haneul reached out hesitantly to push open the door but then quickly jerked her hand back when she heard a muffled moan coming from inside followed by some distinctly rhythmic thumping sounds. She blushed furiously as she realized what must be happening in there...

Feeling embarrassed but **** to find her friend, Haneul slowly nudged the door open just enough to peek inside without being seen herself. Her eyes widened at the scandalous scene before her - a man was sprawled out on his back on the velvet couch with his pants around his ankles while a woman bounced up and down on top of him riding his cock reverse cowgirl style.

Haneul stifled an astonished gasp as she watched them in shock for a few seconds, her face turning beet red before she quickly shut the door again and rushed away from there. She continued opening each successive door to more shocking sights - one room contained two men sixty-nining on the floor while another showed a woman bent over a table getting pounded doggystyle by her partner.

Feeling increasingly mortified with every new kinky encounter Haneul stumbled upon, she finally came across the familiar doors to the VIP room she saw Miseo and Mr. Park had disappeared into earlier. She peeked inside hesitantly but was relieved to see them fully clothed as they made out on the couch.

Miseo pulled away from Mr. Park’s embrace when she heard the door to their private room open, quickly straightening her rumpled dress before turning around with a grin on her face. However, that grin faded into concern as soon as she saw Haneul standing there with tears in her eyes and mascara running down her cheeks.

"Han! What's wrong?" Miseo exclaimed worriedly as she rushed over to her friend's side. "Did something happen?"

Haneul sniffled and nodded before burying her face in Miseo's shoulder, sobbing quietly against her chest. Miseo wrapped her arms protectively around Haneul while shooting a concerned look at Mr. Park.

"I think it's time we left," Miseo announced firmly to him. "Thanks for your hospitality but Haneul and I need to go now."

Mr. Park looked surprised before his expression hardened into annoyance as he stepped closer to them with a leering grin on his face, completely ignoring Haneul's distressed state.

"Why don't you both stay here?" he suggested suggestively while eyeing Miseo up and down lustfully. "I'm sure we could all have some fun together for round two." Miseo's eyes flashed angrily at his inappropriate suggestion as she gripped Haneul's hand tightly and turned her back to Mr. Lee with a disgusted sneer on her face.

Suddenly, Miseo took off her panties and threw them across the room onto the other side. “Go fetch fuckboy,” she scoffed, before leading Haneul out of the VIP room without another word between them...

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As they stepped out into the crisp night air, Miseo wrapped her arm around Haneul's shoulders and guided them to an empty bench outside a nearby convenience store. She gently wiped away Haneul's tears with her thumb before cupping her friend's face in both hands.

"Han... honey... please tell me what happened," Miseo pleaded softly, searching Haneul's eyes for answers. "I'm here for you no matter what."

Haneul took a deep shuddering breath before explaining everything that had transpired between her and Mr. Lee on the VIP dance floor - how he'd kissed her despite her clear lack of interest and then became aggressive later as she pushed him away, grabbing at her insistently until she managed to escape his grasp.

As Haneul recounted the traumatic incident, Miseo's expression grew more and more enraged by the second. She balled her hands into fists at her sides as her nostrils flared angrily.

"That fucking asshole!" she spat vehemently when Haneul finished speaking. "I can't believe he did that to you! He deserves to have his balls ripped off for treating you like that!"

Haneul flinched slightly before giving Miseo a weak smile, touched by her friend's unwavering support and loyalty despite their difference in personalities.

"I just wanted tonight to be fun," Miseo whispered sadly. "I never thought something like this would happen..."

Miseo pulled Haneul into a tight hug as fresh tears streamed down the other girl's face. She rocked them both back and forth soothingly while stroking Haneul's hair gently.

"I'm so sorry Han," Miseo murmured against her friend's ear. "I should have been there for you instead of fooling around with that jerk! I promise I won't let anyone hurt you ever again, okay?”

Miseo wiped away the last of Haneul's tears before standing up from the bench and offering her friend a hand to help her up. "Come on Han, let's get out of here," she suggested gently as they started walking down the sidewalk together.

Haneul nodded and took Miseo's hand gratefully while glancing around at their unfamiliar surroundings with a sigh. The busy streets were still bustling even though it was late now - people spilled in and out of bars, clubs, and restaurants laughing loudly as they enjoyed their night on the town.

As they walked along, Miseo couldn't help but notice how quiet Haneul seemed after her earlier outburst at Mr. Park. She squeezed her friend's hand reassuringly before asking gently, "Han... did you have fun tonight? Before everything happened, I mean?"

Haneul was silent for a moment as she thought back on their night together. Finally, she answered with a small smile, "I liked the music and dancing! And the drinks were great! I don’t think I’ve had that flavor of soju before."

"But everyone else?" Miseo prompted with a raised eyebrow, trying to lighten the mood slightly.

Haneul chuckled softly before replying, "Not so much the people... It's not your fault though. I'm just glad it's over now." She leaned her head on Miseo's shoulder as they continued walking hand in hand together...

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As they walked down the bustling sidewalk, Miseo suddenly perked up when she spotted an arcade not far ahead. She squeezed Haneul's hand excitedly and pointed at it with her other one.

"Hey look!" she exclaimed happily before turning to face her friend with a pleading expression on her face. "Let's go dance some more Han! I bet there are tons of fun games we can play in there!"

Haneul hesitated for a moment, still feeling shaken up from the events at the club earlier but not wanting to disappoint Miseo who had been so good to her tonight despite everything.

"Okay," she agreed with a small smile. "But only if you promise we won't stay too long? I'm really tired..."

Miseo grinned and wrapped an arm around Haneul's shoulders as they made their way into the brightly lit arcade together hand in hand, leaving all thoughts of creepy guys and unpleasant experiences behind them.

As soon as they walked into the arcade, Miseo and Haneul were hit with a wave of nostalgia from all the classic games lining the walls. Miseo pulled her friend over to the dance game area where there was an assortment of versions of dance arcade machines.

"Okay which one should we play first?" Miseo asked excitedly as she bounced on her toes with anticipation.

Haneul scanned the options before pointing at a familiar looking machine. "Let's try that one!" She suggested, remembering how much fun she used to have playing Pump It Up back when it was popular in her school days.

Miseo whooped with delight and ran over to the game, quickly putting in some quarters for them both before starting up the game menu. Haneul giggled as she watched her friend fumble around trying to figure out how to set up a two-player session.

Once they finally got everything sorted out though, Miseo and Haneul stepped onto the dance pads with huge grins on their faces as the music started playing. They bounced along to the beat, stepping on arrows in perfect sync while laughing and cheering each other on until both of them were out of breath from dancing so hard.

After dancing their hearts out at the arcade for nearly an hour, Miseo and Haneul finally stumbled outside feeling sweaty but satisfied with big smiles on their faces. They stretched their arms above their heads while taking deep breaths of fresh air.

"Man that was so fun!" Miseo gushed as she linked her arm through Haneul's again. "I can't remember the last time I danced like that! Oh wait…” Miseo was lost in thought as Haneul chuckled. “Either way, you're a great dancer Han!"

Haneul blushed slightly at the compliment before replying, "Thanks Mis! I had a blast too... even though my feet are killing me now." She wiggled her toes in her flats with a grimace.

As they continued walking down the sidewalk together hand in hand, Miseo suddenly gasped and pointed across the street. "Han - there's a karaoke bar over there!"

Haneul hesitated for a moment before giving her friend an encouraging smile. She knew that after everything they'd been through tonight, she could probably use a pick me up.

"Okay let’s do it!" Haneul agreed enthusiastically,

Miseo grinned and gave her friend a quick hug before dragging them both across the street towards the brightly lit karaoke bar with "KARAOKE" in giant neon letters over the door.

As soon as they stepped inside the karaoke bar, Miseo and Haneul were greeted by a cheerful host who led them up a flight of stairs to their own private room complete with plush couches, a large screen TV hooked up to a microphone stand, and even a mini fridge stocked full of drinks.

Miseo excitedly grabbed the song book off the table while Haneul picked out some drinks for both of them from the fridge. Once they were settled on the couch together with their microphones in hand, Miseo flipped through the book until she found one of STARLIGHT's hit songs – Bad Girl.

"Let's start with this one Han!" she suggested with a grin as Haneul took a deep breath to steady her nerves before hitting the play button.

As soon as the music started playing, Miseo and Haneul belted out the lyrics together in perfect chaotic harmony. They sang their hearts out while jumping up from the couch to dance around energetically until both of them were red-faced and laughing uncontrollably.

When their duet finished, Haneul chose her favorite song, an R&B hip hop ballad from an older K-pop girl group, “My Boy” from Secret. Although Miseo had never heard of the song or group before, she was instantly a fan with the way Haneul sang it. The soothing bass, the melodic piano, and the hypnotic guitar strums, all accompanied by Haneul’s hauntingly beautiful voice, triggered memories from Miseo’s past in ways she didn’t know were possible.

Miseo thought about her first love in high school, a cute and dorky boy with glasses who never gathered the courage to ask her out, no matter how many obvious signals she gave him. Maybe he felt she was too out of her league, but she would never know.

A tear trickled down Miseo’s cheek as Haneul wrapped up the song, scoring her performance with a 95. Haneul jumped up in excitement, only to see Miseo glassy-eyed and flushed. Haneul said nothing and simply hugged her.

“You’re such a crybaby Miseo,” Haneul joked. “When I sing by myself, you’re always crying.”

Miseo nodded, and soon departed from her arms. “I want to sing one myself.”

When Haneul handed her the book, Miseo immediately picked “My Love” from CLASS:y. As the music started, Haneul realized Miseo wasn’t looking at the screen, but staring straight at her, as if she were serenading. Or perhaps she was imagining someone sitting next to her.

Haneul knew Miseo was not very good at singing, but she could tell how important this song was to her by the way she felt Miseo’s feelings resonating off the walls. As Haneul listened to the lyrics, the song was clearly about a confession of love. However, Haneul noticed Miseo changed some of the words compared to the lyrics on screen, and it felt like she was truly singing her heart out to Haneul, to thank her for her friendship.

When Miseo finished, Haneul hugged her best friend. Then, she screamed in joy as she saw the score that showed onscreen, a perfect 100! The pair jumped in delight, laughing and cheering.

"I can't believe it!" Miseo squealed excitedly. "Maybe this is a sign telling me I'm meant to be an idol after all..."

“You will,” Haneul reassured her friend. “And we will. Nothing will stop us.”

After a final song that left them with sore throats from all their singing and laughing, Miseo and Haneul finally decided it was time to head home.

As soon as they arrived, Miseo hopped into the shower and Haneul began cleaning off her makeup. A few moments later, Miseo changed into a fresh set of nightwear and sat on Haneul’s bed with a sheepish look on her face. Haneul, still at her desk, raised an eyebrow in surprise. She fidgeted with the hem of her shirt nervously for a moment before looking up at Haneul with an apologetic expression on her face.

"Han... I just wanted to say sorry about tonight," she murmured softly. "I know things didn't go so well at the club but... well I guess I was hoping that inviting you out would be like when you invited me out last week! I was really happy that you brought me to see your parents and your hometown. I loved it all, besides the Pokémon, of course.”

Miseo scratched the back of her neck. “So, I guess, I really wanted to show you part of my world too, like how you showed me yours..."

Haneul's eyes softened with understanding as she listened to Miseo explain herself. She leaned over to give her friend a quick hug before pulling back slightly with a small smile.

"That's sweet of you Mis but... honestly? I had more fun tonight than I have in a long time!" Haneul confessed truthfully while blushing lightly from the sincerity shining through her words. "I mean yes - that guy at the club was really gross and scary but still... being with you made it all worth it! And now we can laugh about this night together forever!"

Miseo chuckled and hugged Haneul back tightly, both girls clinging onto each other as if to make up for lost time spent apart from the years they were never friends…